New York City’s 10 Best Events & Things To Do in August

New York City’s 10 Best Events & Things To Do in August (5 to 1)

5. Rihanna. Madison Square Garden. One of today’s hottest artists out brings her Caribbean style and dress to the stage on August 12th. Known for her pop and dance hits. Her biggest hits include Live Your Life, Rude Boy, Pon De Replay, SOS (Rescue Me), Umbrella, Don’t Stop the Music, and more.

4. 2010 Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. The Lawn at Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Streets, between 5th & 6th Avenue, Midtown. Monday nights classics are shown for free outdoors in the center of Bryant Park. The lawn opens at 5pm, come early to ensure you get a good seat. Pack a picnic basket and some wine and make it a date night. See: New York City’s Best Film Festivals and 10 Best Movie Theaters in NYC

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Movie List for August:

August 2 – Rosemary’s Baby – 1968
August 9 – The Goodbye Girl – 1977
August 16 – 12 Angry Men – 1957
August 23 – Bonnie and Clyde – 1967

3. Central Park SummerStage. Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. Concerts all summer long at Central Park and other parks throughout New York City. Entertainment varies from dance shows, bands, singers, and other performers. Most shows are free. Come early to ensure you are allowed in the venue. I recommend getting in line an hour before the show. Go to www.summerstage.org for more information and for the Central Park SummerStage concert schedule. Food and drinks sold inside the venue.

2. Mostly Mozart Festival. Lincoln Center, July 27th to August 21st. Started in 1966, this festival focuses on Mozart and his work performed by the today’s best contemporary artists. The highlight of this festival includes the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. Visit http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/mostly-mozart-2010 for the concert schedule and to purchase tickets.

1. FringeNYC. Various venues from August 13th to August 26th. The largest multi-arts festival in North America with 16 days of performances across 20 venues. 1200 performances in total. Go to www.fringenyc.org for more information, event schedule, and to purchase tickets. See: 10 Best Museums in New York City