Just because you’ve hauled the grill in from your patriotic backyard cookout doesn’t mean it’s time to let up on summer fun. Pack the post-Fourth-of-July week with a ghost story performed by a kabuki theater troupe, a free concert in Hudson River Park, and a three-course picnic in the Rockaways curated by French foodies. And, as always, check Groupon for other great things to do in New York City.
Heisei Nakamura-za at Lincoln Center Festival
Upper West Side | Monday, July 7–Sunday, July 13
In their first visit to the Lincoln Center Festival since their sold-out run in 2004, Japanese kabuki troupe Heisei Nakamura-za will perform Kaidan Chibusa no Enoki, a 19th-century ghost story. Look forward to cutthroat stage combat, theatrical grimaces, and raucous slapstick comedy from the elite troupe, which traces its roots back to the 17th century. Before or after the show, stroll to the Japanese Artisan Village, which will vend traditional textiles, dolls, hair ornaments, and other handicrafts in Lincoln Center plaza through Sunday. (Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, 10 Columbus Circle; $45–$150; 7 p.m. each day with 1:30 p.m. matinees on Wednesday and Saturday)
Photograph of Heisei Nakamura-za above: © Shochiko.
Wild Beasts and Mutual Benefit
Hudson River Park | Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m.
The UK’s Wild Beasts are probably best known for singer Hayden Thorpe’s distinctive vocals, which can veer from soaring falsetto to guttural growl within a single line. Their 2014 album Present Tense may have toned down that roughness in favor of lush synthesizers and a smoother, R & B-inflected sound, but the new tunes still preserve the band’s intrinsic sense of drama. Get a taste this weekend at Hudson River Park, when Wild Beasts kicks off RiverRocks along with chamber-folk group Mutual Benefit. (free)
Le Fooding Beach Club
Rockaway Beach | Friday, July 11
French gastronomes Le Fooding return to New York City with this three-day event honoring the cuisine of the Sandy-ravaged Rockaways. Chefs including Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar and Andrew Field of Rockaway Taco prepare a three-course, picnic-style meal, which guests can pair with San Pellegrino sparkling fruit drinks and bartender-stirred mocktails. Saturday and Sunday tickets have sold out, but you can still grab a Friday ticket to kick off a long weekend or really long lunch break. (97-01 Shorefront Pkwy.; $40; seatings at noon to 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.–4 p.m.)
Saturday Sculpture Workshop
Long Island City | Saturday, July 12, noon to 3 p.m.
This weekly event brings different artists to Socrates Sculpture Park to lead creative and kid-friendly arts-and-crafts activities. This week, artist Janelle Iglesias teaches kids to make geometric mobiles with straws and string. (free)
Raekwon and Jay Electronica at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Williamsburg | Sunday, July 13
The Brooklyn Bodega–sponsored festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, brings two hip-hop heavyweights to the stage for its fifth and final night. With a feud with RZA brewing, Raekwon may not be in the mood to perform old Wu-Tang hits, but there’s plenty to love in his solo catalog—including some new tracks from Fly International Luxurious Art, due out this fall. The music doesn’t get underway until later in the afternoon, but those with tykes in tow can show up early for Family Day from noon to 2 p.m. (50 Kent Ave.; doors open at noon; $30+; buy tickets here)
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Things To Do In Mount Vernon
RT Smoke N Gun Shop
Couples Shooting-Range Package at RT Smoke N Gun Shop (Up to 79% Off). Five Options Available.
Range outings include live-fire practice with rifles or shotguns; Valentine’s Day packages include rentals, ammo, and treats for couples
South Side
$325 $69
Tactical Shooting and Self Defense Course for One or Two at Israeli Tactical School (68% Off)
Israeli Tactical School
Mt. Vernon
$200
$69
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$28 for $70 Worth of Partying — The Faculty Promotions
The Faculty Promotions
Mount Vernon
$70
$28
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Three, Six, or Nine 60-Minute Personal Training Sessions at Get Fit For Healthy Living (Up to 59% Off)
Get Fit For Healthy Living
Tuckahoe
$210
$99
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Summer Camp for One or Two Children, or Adult Art Workshop for Two at Pelham Art Center (Up to 51% Off)
Pelham Art Center
Pelham
$289
$145
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$45 for $100 Groupon — Loftus Nutrition
Xtreme Fitness Of Westchester
North Side
$100
$45
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One or Two Months of Group Personal Training or Two Private Sessions at Get FASST Gym (Up to 80% Off)
Get FASST Gym
Mount Vernon
$300
$69
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Five Zumba, Boxing, or Kickboxing Classes, or Personal Training Sessions at I Train With Juan (Up to 61% Off)
I Train With Juan
Tuckahoe
$115
$45
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Standup-Comedy Show at Rockwells American Restaurant Through January 31 at 9 p.m. (Up to 87% Off)
Rockwells American Restaurant
Rockwells American Restaurant
$20
$4
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Four or Six Kickboxing Classes and Gloves at ARES 500 Kickboxing & Martial Arts (Up to 86% Off)
ARES 500 Kickboxing & Martial Arts
Baxter Martial Arts and Kickboxing
$99.99
$16
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One or Two Months of Unlimited CrossFit Kids or Little Gorillas Classes at CrossFit Westchester (Up to 63% Off)
CrossFit Westchester Kids
Multiple Locations
$125
$49
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Five or Ten 45-Minute Personal-Training Sessions at B~ fit (86% Off)
B~ fit
Tuckahoe
$250
$39
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5 or 10 Yoga or Pilates Classes at Pilates Unleashed (Up to 76% Off)
Pilates Unleashed
Tuckahoe
$100
$29
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$25 for One Month of Unlimited Boot-Camp Classes at Hard Bodies Bootcamp ($129 Value)
Hard Bodies Bootcamp
Multiple Locations
$129
$25
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Presenting the internationally renowned, research-based music and movement program Music Together, Over the Moon invites parents and infant-to-kindergarten-aged children to sing, dance, listen, and explore musical instruments in a variety of fun-filled classes. During weekly 45-minute Music Together sessions, adult caregivers accompany budding music muses, delving into the power of music and creativity through a variety of experiential, non-performance-based exercises. The mixed-age classes focus on natural family-filled learning as younger children watch and imitate older kids and learn a 25-song course catalog. Pint-sized sound-seekers sing, practice rhythmic rhymes, and play instruments free from classroom formalities and engage in family-building creativity.
71 Columbus Avenue
Tuckahoe,
NY
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In a converted brick electrical plant where machines once hummed and pumped power to the railroad, streams of craft brews flow into glass jugs branded with the Growlers Beer Bistro logo. The New York Times-praised gastropub has earned a spot among the 31 best bars in the county, according to Westchester Magazine, and boasts an ever-changing draft list that has featured Brooklyn Brewery reserves, Two Brothers? Midwestern suds, and Smuttynose ales. Bartenders funnel the liquid gold into pints as well as half-gallon growlers for at-home enjoyment.
Growlers? seasonal cuisine menu is designed to harmonize with the current selection of brews and features upscale pub fare, such as the Devils on Horseback?bacon-wrapped prunes stuffed with blue cheese and featured as Westchester Magazine's Dish of the Week. The hearty fare also includes a burger of beef, pork, and veal topped with a relish of bacon, onions, and pickles.
The building's industrial past shines through with accents of exposed brick and ceiling beams, complemented by decorative additions that include a polished concrete floor, a long communal table, and reclaimed barn wood that frame an illuminated wall. Along with their Tuesday?Friday "Hoppy Hour", the pub hosts regular events throughout the week, from Tuesday trivia nights to Friday ladies nights. Saturdays feature live music, while the kitchen cranks out its signature brunch dishes on Sundays. Brewery events are held every Thursday of every month while a Wednesday open-mic night rouses laughter-friendly crowds.
25 Main St
Tuckahoe,
NY
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Actor Jamie Hector has made a career playing bad guys: drug lord Marlo Stanfield on The Wire, criminal Benjamin “Knox” Washington in Heroes, and villain Lincoln DeNeuf in Max Payne. The real-life Jamie, however, has a much different agenda. As one of the three founders of Moving Mountains, he draws New York’s inner-city youth off the streets and into the theater in order to steer them away from negative influences, such as bullying, gangs, violence, and substance abuse. He and his team of industry mentors cultivate an ensemble of young performers, musicians, and writers who create original plays and short films that delve deep into their age group’s social issues while spreading strong positive messages. In Moving Mountains’ film studio, mentors train budding directors, photographers, and technicians to create and promote short films and promotional artwork with the aid of industry-standard equipment. The mentors and their most senior students also tackle social problems at the source by traveling to city schools to educate audiences on topics including bullying, sexting, and how to make good choices in education and personal relationships.
47-11 Van Dam Street
New York,
NY
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The Range
- State-of-the-art indoor range facility for professionals
- Moving targets and real life scenarios
The Rental
- Glock 17 pistols that shoot blanks
At a Glance
Though Israeli Tactical School's modern indoor range facility for professionals often welcomes police officers, the instructors here are particularly skilled at working with the general public. Owner and instructor Tomer saw combat as a former Israeli special forces member, and also served in the Shin-Biet (Israeli Secret Service) in embassies around the world. At Israeli Tactical School's tactical training classes, students are provided with the most up-to-date training for skill levels from beginners to law enforcement special units, combining elements of hand-to-hand combat and shooting scenarios, including firing while on the move. To enhance their students' training, the instructors set up several attack scenarios during each class.
4 S 6th Ave.
Mt. Vernon,
NY
US
The Range
After about a quarter of a century running its firearms store, the staff at RT Smoke N Gun Shop constructed an adjacent range, where indoor shooting lanes set targets via electronic runners.
The Rentals
RT Smoke N Gun Shop supplies rental rifles.
At a Glance
RT Smoke N Gun Shop's staff members happily share everything they know about firearms?which could make for some long conversations, considering the family behind the store has been in the security and firearms industry for more than 40 years. Beyond weapon sales, the team leads classes, including the NRA Basic Pistol Safety course and a New York State hunter safety course that satisfies state requirements.
4 S 6th Ave.
Mount Vernon,
NY
US
On a warm summer evening, candles on the patio tables in Maggie Spillanes rooftop garden illuminate guests toasting with mojitos and margaritas or steadily sipping Guinness and Maggie?s red ale?2 of the bar?s 16 beers on tap. Beside the drinks lay plates of American and Irish pub-food favorites, including eight types of sliders, corned beef, and lamb stew.
Downstairs, courtesy of the MLB package, 17 flat-screen televisions beam high-definition images of baseball players. Additional entertainment comes in the form of trivia and karaoke, as well as a DJ spinning contemporary tracks mixed with the occasional hyena cackle.
571 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon,
NY
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