JULY 18
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BY JILL DAVIS Here’s a nice, low-key holiday for the dog days of summer: International Day of
Friendship, which is always celebrated on July 30. The United Nations is the official
sponsor of this special day, and its intention is to promote friendship and encourages
people to hold events to “promote mutual understanding and reconciliation.” Aw, isn’t
that nice?
Believe it or not, the early roots of IDF go back to 1919 in the US, so you could consider
this its 100th anniversary! More useless information: Paraguay was the first country
to acknowledge this day on a national level in 1958, but the UN didn’t declare
it an official international day until 2011. I guess it had trouble reconciling
the date.
Here are some cool things to do in the hot July weather:
Zumba at Little Bay Park
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Now through September
nycgovepark.org
Okay, so maybe you still want to work up a sweat in 90+ degree
weather. There’s nothing much closer than Little Bay Park,
which holds Zumba classes all summer at the hockey rink. And
they’re free!
The Secret Comedy of Women
Wednesday,
July 10–Sunday,
August 11
Landmark on
Main Street
232 Main Street,
Pt. Washington
landmarkonmainstreet.
org
855-448-7469
This could be a fun ladies’
night (or afternoon) out. Written and performed by the show’s two authors, The Secret
Comedy of Women combines sketch comedy, improv and audience participation to present
the funny side of the female persuasion, from girlhood to womanhood. Online reviews
have been uniformly positive, including, “Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein have done a
tremendous job in bringing out the funny of ‘normal’ stuff women have to go through.”
Show times vary so call or check out the website; tickets run from $45 to $60.
Johnny Mathis
Saturday, July 13, 8pm
Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
thetheatreatwestbury.com
516-334-0800
Johnny Mathis will turn 84 this year but he’s still crooning
along. Did you know that he was an Olympic-level high
jumper back in the day? But he turned his sights to music, and
although it’s not for me to say, I think he made a wonderful,
wonderful choice. In 1958, after only two years with Columbia
Records, he had already released a “Greatest Hits” album
which stayed on Billboard’s Top Albums chart for a whopping 490 weeks (that’s nearly
10 years!). Grab tickets, which start at $25, and chances are you’ll have a great time.
Weird Al Yankovic
Saturday, July 20, 7pm
Forest Hills Stadium
One Tennis Place, Forest Hills
foresthillsstadium.com
877-987-6487
What could be weirder than
Weird Al? How about Weird
Al with the Queens Symphony
Orchestra? Dubbed his “Strings
Attached” tour, Al is performing
with background singers and a
full orchestra for the first time ever. Tickets start at $40, but die-hard fans can fork over
$125 and get the full Weird Al experience, which includes premium seating, an invitation
to the show’s after-party and a meet-and-greet with Al himself.
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Stephen Bishop
Saturday, July 20, 8pm
My Father’s Place
1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
myfathersplace.com
516-413-3535
If you’re in the mood for something a little
mellower, consider this concert. At first his
name might not ring a bell, but you surely remember
Stephen Bishop’s hit song “It Might
Be You” from the movie Tootsie. Or maybe
you can go on and on about this singer-songwriter. He’s currently on tour promoting
his new album, “We’ll Talk About It Later in the Car” (sounds like someone’s not too
happy!). Note: My Father’s Place is a supper club with a $25 minimum dinner charge.
Tickets for the show are $50. Check out the website for details.
Queens Youth Music Festival
Sunday, July 21, 12noon-5pm
Citi Field
123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing
qymfest.com
Remember the sitcom, “Family Matters?” Jaleel
White, who played everybody’s favorite nerd, Steve
Urkel, will be this year’s QYM Festival host. Now in
its fourth year, the festival’s mission is to celebrate
the arts through music and dance performances
by up-and-coming artists (mainly from Queens).
Music genres will include hip-hop and pop, but if
you’re not into that, there will be lots of games, some with catchy names like, “The 1,000
Lb. Slime Challenge.” Also, School of Rock from Bayside will be on hand to give mini
music lessons. Tickets start at $35, but you can probably pick up a Groupon and save
a few bucks.
NYC Restaurant Week
Monday, July 22-Friday, August 16
Various locations
nycgo.com
Happily, NYC Restaurant Week actually lasts
almost a month, giving food lovers ample time to
try out new venues for lunch ($26 per person) or
dinner ($42 per person). The list of participating restaurants was not available at press
time, but we do know that reservations will open on July 9, so check out nycgo.com/
restaurant-week then to book a good table. Eat, drink, and be merry!
Bryan Adams & Billy Idol
Sunday, August 4, 8pm
Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
jonesbeach.com
866-558-8468
These two 80s rock legends are playing together for the first time this summer in a
limited-run tour, and this concert at Jones Beach will be their only local performance.
I’m sure the audience will think it’s the summer of ’69 and let out a rebel yell or two!
Tickets start at $29.
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