July 4, 2018
Wednesday · Independence Day

Headliners

12:00 pmNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Nathan's Famous, Brooklyn. This famous contest has been running since 1916. Join thousand of other spectators as they watch... 516-338-8500
5:30 pm-
10:00 pm
4th of July IndepenDANCE Fireworks Cruise Pier 36. See amazing views of the fireworks from the climate controlled Liberty Belle. Sample a three hour premium open bar, and party on all...
6:00 pm-
11:00 pm
July 4th Fireworks Cruise Pier 83. Get the best seats in the house for the most spectacular fireworks show set against the New York City skyline. There will be snacks and...
6:45 pm-
11:00 pm
New York Water Taxi 4th of July Cruise Pier 81. Take in the amazing views of the fireworks on the river while a DJ spins your favorite songs, along with a stationed buffet, desserts...
7:00 pm-
11:15 pm
Fourth of July "Cirque at Sea" Fireworks Cruise SkyPort Marina. Cruise along Manhattan's skyline with breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor. Enjoy special holiday...
9:25 pmMacy's 4th of July Fireworks East River in Midtown, South Street Seaport and Liberty State Park offer viewing for the spectacular fireworks show synchronized... 212-494-4495

Festivals

12:00 pmNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Nathan's Famous, Brooklyn. This famous contest has been running since 1916. Join thousand of other spectators as they watch... 516-338-8500
5:30 pm-
10:00 pm
4th of July IndepenDANCE Fireworks Cruise Pier 36. See amazing views of the fireworks from the climate controlled Liberty Belle. Sample a three hour premium open bar, and party on all...
6:00 pm-
11:00 pm
July 4th Fireworks Cruise Pier 83. Get the best seats in the house for the most spectacular fireworks show set against the New York City skyline. There will be snacks and...
6:00 pmAmerican Princess 4th of July Cruise Pier 16. Watch the spectacular fireworks display from the water. The cruise includes a box meal consisting of Turkey, Tuna or Roast Beef sandwich...
6:45 pm-
11:00 pm
New York Water Taxi 4th of July Cruise Pier 81. Take in the amazing views of the fireworks on the river while a DJ spins your favorite songs, along with a stationed buffet, desserts...
7:00 pm-
11:15 pm
Fourth of July "Cirque at Sea" Fireworks Cruise SkyPort Marina. Cruise along Manhattan's skyline with breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor. Enjoy special holiday...
9:25 pmMacy's 4th of July Fireworks East River in Midtown, South Street Seaport and Liberty State Park offer viewing for the spectacular fireworks show synchronized... 212-494-4495

The Arts

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8:00 pm
Madame Tussauds New York Madame Tussauds New York. Participate in the action. Mix Music with R&B Megastar Usher, Sing for Simon on American Idol (R)... 800-246-8872
2:00 pmThe Lion King Minskoff Theatre. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually...
2:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre. Opened on Broadway in 1988. The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House...
2:00 pmJersey Boys New World Stages - Stage 1. A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio...
2:00 pmWicked Gershwin Theatre. Opened on Broadway in 2003, The story of two girls born in the Land of Oz. One has green skin as is fiery and misunderstood... 212-307-4100
2:00 pmBeautiful: The Carole King Musical Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The inspiring true story of Carole King, from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager (named Carol Klein) struggling...
2:00 pmSchool of Rock Winter Garden Theatre. The story of substitute teacher Dewey Finn as he transforms his class at a prestigious prep school from the regular...
2:00 pmHarry Potter and The Cursed Child - Parts 1 and 2 Lyric Theatre. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of...
2:00 pmMy Fair Lady Vivian Beaumont Theater. The classic story of Eliza Doolittle and professor Henry Higgins returns to Broadway.
2:00 pmMean Girls August Wilson Theatre. Tina Fey brings the popular movie about the pitfalls of being popular to stage in this musical adaptation...
3:00 pmStomp Orpheum Theatre. This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms.
3:00 pmGoldstein The Actors Temple Theatre. Based upon Louis Goldstein's tell-all family memoir. This uplifting and heartwarming, multi-generational...
7:00 pmThe Book of Mormon Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical! A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched... 212-239-6200
7:30 pmAmateur Night at the Apollo Apollo Theater, Harlem. Amateur Night is one big "jam-fest" of entertainment where anything can happen live on stage. Singers... 212-307-7171
7:30 pmGoldstein The Actors Temple Theatre. Based upon Louis Goldstein's tell-all family memoir. This uplifting and heartwarming, multi-generational...
7:30 pmHarry Potter and The Cursed Child - Parts 1 and 2 Lyric Theatre. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of...
8:00 pmThe Lion King Minskoff Theatre. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually...
8:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre. Opened on Broadway in 1988. The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House...
8:00 pmJersey Boys New World Stages - Stage 1. A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio...
8:00 pmWicked Gershwin Theatre. Opened on Broadway in 2003, The story of two girls born in the Land of Oz. One has green skin as is fiery and misunderstood... 212-307-4100
8:00 pmStomp Orpheum Theatre. This international percussion ensemble used everyday objects to create amazing sounds and rhythms. Listing may not include...
8:00 pmComedy For All Dillons Supper Club. Tommy Koenig's The Comics Studio presents Comedy For All. Stand up pros from stage and screen. All ages... 212-307-9797
8:00 pmThe Devil's Music: The Music Of Bessie Smith St. Luke's Theatre. Miche Braden plays the role of iconic blues singer Bessie Smith in this off-Broadway production.
8:00 pmMy Fair Lady Vivian Beaumont Theater. The classic story of Eliza Doolittle and professor Henry Higgins returns to Broadway.
8:00 pmMean Girls August Wilson Theatre. Tina Fey brings the popular movie about the pitfalls of being popular to stage in this musical adaptation...
here: remembering 9/11 Ground Zero. "here: remembering 9/11" features a selection of photographs from the "here is new york: a democracy of photographs" exhibition...
Kids' Night On Broadway year-round program where kids ages 6 to 18 can see Broadway shows for free on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month when accompanied by a full-paying...

Sports

1:05 pmNew York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Yankee Stadium. MLB Baseball Game. 718-293-6000

Community

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8:45 am
Beginners Meditation Manhattan Meditation Center. The Manhattan Meditation Center is a place to learn about meditation and life. Meditation and life are both...
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Ground Zero Museum Workshop "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery" Ground Zero Museum. 5-star rated exhibit displays 100 of Gary Marlon Suson's most notable photographs as well as artifacts... 212-920-4264
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7:00 pm
OSLIC Voice Spa Oslic Voice Spa. Learn to use a voice that seduces and words that charm from certified OSLIC Instructors. Get what you need just using your speech...
7:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Figure Drawing Class Like the Spice, Art Studio, Brooklyn. Weekly figure drawing class from a nude model mediated by artist, Kendall Bradford... 718-388-5488
New York Pole Dancing New York Pole Dancing, White Plains. Intro to Pole Dancing classes. Also $5, $10, & $20 class packages available. Classes... 917-628-7449
Made on Staten Island Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island. Made on Staten Island presents a wide variety of objects crafted and produced on the... 718-351-1611
Toys! Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island. The exhibition features more than 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered... 718-351-1611

Miscellaneous

11:00 amNew York TV & Movie Tour On Location Tours. Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Over 40 sites from... 212-209-3370
11:00 amSex & the City Hotspots Tour On Location Tours. Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip... 212-209-3370
3:00 pmSex & the City Hotspots Tour On Location Tours. Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! See where they drank, shopped and gossip... 212-209-3370
5:30 pm-
11:30 pm
Past Rock Star Silkscreen Exhibit Providence. George H. Potter's current exhibition is a tribute series honoring the legendary entertainers who recorded landmark albums there...
7:30 pmWednesday Night Skate Union Square Park. Largest group skate in New York. Meets each Wednesday at Union Square North between 7:30 and 8pm... 212-696-7247

Dining Specials

9:00 pmFree BBQ Canal Bar, Brooklyn. Free BBQ is offered every Wednesday in the beer garden coupled with drink specials. 718-246-0011

Nightlife

6:00 pmAfter Work Wednesdays at Rubber Monkey Rubber Monkey. Pete Rivera will be spinning your favorite Hip Hop, R&B, Classic, Funk and Old Skool hits. Professional dress... 212-340-1263
6:00 pm-
4:00 am
Skys The Limit Wednesdays Sky Room. DJ Alkaline spins Hip-Hop, Top 40, House, & Classics from 6 pm until late in the night. Specials on well drinks, beer and... 212-380-1195
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
Latin Jazz Wednesdays Midnight Cafe. An Evening of Latin Jazz. 212-226-2572
7:00 pmRock Band Tournament The Village Pourhouse. All of you wannabe rockers can show off your skills on Rock Band 2 and rock out to over 300 songs with artists... 212-228-4200
8:04 pmVintage Vinyl w/ DJ South High Detour. Have a few cocktails and hear rare and classic Lounge, Exotica, Latin, Rock and Soul records from the 50s, 60s and 70s the... 212-533-6212
9:00 pm-
1:00 am
Karaoke on Third at Proof Proof Bar and Lounge. Karaoke featuring Dan Kingman and drink specials all night long. $5 Cosmos and $3 Domestics.
9:00 pmEasy Wednesdays at Avalon Avalon Nightclub. Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae & Reggaeton provided by DJ Dallas Green (So So Def/The Def DJ's, NBA Rhythm 'N Rims tour... 917-674-6067
9:00 pmStand Up Comedy Broadway Comedy Club. Every night The Broadway Comedy Club features comics who have appeared on Letterman, The Tonight Show... 212-757-2323
9:00 pmComedy Showcase New York Comedy Club. Comics at the New York Comedy Club have appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, MTV, Comedy Central... 212-696-5233
9:00 pm-
12:00 am
Atlantic Quartet 66 Charlton Restaurant & Bar. Live Jazz Event every Wednesday with members of the Atlantic Quartet. 212-229-9988
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Live Funk/R&B at Club Groove Club Groove. Features live music seven nights a week.
9:30 pmRoots N Ruckus Village Ma. New York's only weekly roots/folk/ragtime/blues music showcase! Every Wednesday night.
10:00 pmWednesday Sessions at Fun Fun. Featuring DJ Que, Bill Patrick, and special guest Tom Amoroso for some loungey house.
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
The KTHNXBYE Pianos. Wednesday night party featuring resident DJ's Mike Dextro, Shandi Sullivan, and 'eLe* spin 80's, electroclash, and progressive house...
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
Spice Wednesdays Katra Lounge, Manhattan. Trendy Wednesday night event that features all-star guest DJ's that spin Funk, Soul, Dance, House... 212-473-3113
Hardbar Wednesdays at SBNY SBNY Splash Bar New York.
All the Drag with the Asian Dragdolls Lucky Cheng's. Witty drag queens from New York team up with Asian "dragdolls" from Singapore, Japan, India, China, Hawaii, Indonesia... 212-861-2438