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THE BELMONT STAKES
– 151ST RUNNING
Saturday, June 8
2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
718-641-4700
belmontstakes.com
Okay, so
there won’t be
a Triple Crown
this year. But
maybe that’s
just as well…
between the
craziness of
a first-in-history
disqualified
winner of
the Kentucky
Derby and the
scariness of a top jockey being tossed off his
horse at the starting gate of the Preakness, I
don’t think my nerves could take it anyway.
Happily, tickets to the Belmont should be fairly
easy to come by. Prices start at $25.
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SUBWAY SERIES:
YANKS VS. METS
Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 7:05pm
(Yankee Stadium)
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 2 & 3, 7:10pm
(Citi Field)
www.mlb.com
Yay, another subway series, just in time for an
early Father’s Day! Intrepid Mets fans will have
to venture to Yankee Stadium for this one (the
bravest of whom will wear their beloved blue
and orange t-shirts). If you miss the June matchup,
go for for the next one in early July at Citi
Field. Tickets are $35 and up; visit mlb.com for
more info.
NEW YORK
PHILHARMONIC
Thursday, June 13, 8pm
Cunningham Park
196-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
nycparks.org
212-875-5709
It’s culture time! The New York Philharmonic
presents a free outdoor concert at Cunningham
Park with selections by Rossini, Aaron Copland
and Rachmaninoff. Beautiful music in a beautiful
setting, all for free…what more could you want?
FATHER’S DAY AT
PLATTDEUTSCHE PARK
Sunday, June 16, 1pm-5pm
1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square
Parkrestaurant.com
This could
be a dinner out
that dad would
actually like!
Hey, there’ll be
beer, bratwurst,
beer, sauerbraten,
beer…sure,
you can get
that any time at
Plattdeutsche, but
for Father’s Day,
the tribute Billy Joel band “Cold Spring Harbor”
will be playing live in the Biergarten. So, Happy
Father’s Day or, as they say in German, Alles
Gute zum Vatertag!
Out &
About
BY JILL DAVIS
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 16, this year.
According to entrepreneur.com, Dads get the short
end of the stick compared to Moms. Average consumers
spend almost 30% less on Dad on Father’s
Day ($116) than they do on Mom on Mother’s Day
($163). Children are also 14% more likely to buy a
present for Mom than for Dad on their respective
days of recognition.
Come on kids, step up! In case you’re wondering
what you should plunk your hard-earned cash on
for Dad, fathers report that they like to receive gift
cards and electronic gadgets, but save your money
on a gym membership (at least they’re honest).
Here are some quotable quotes from some
famous Dads:
“Having children is like living in a frat house.
Nobody sleeps, everything’s broken and there’s a
lot of throwing up.” – Ray Romano
“There should be a children’s song: ‘If you’re
happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let
your dad sleep.’” – Jim Gaffigan
“Buying your kid a goldfish is a great way to
teach them about responsibility for 24—36 hours.”
– Conan O’Brien
“You can tell what was the best year of your
father’s life because they seem to freeze that clothing
style and ride it out.” – Jerry Seinfeld
“Fatherhood is great because you can ruin
someone from scratch.” – Jon Stewart
“Whenever one of my children says, ‘Goodnight,
Daddy,’ I always think to myself, ‘You don’t mean
that.’” – Jim Gaffigan
Have fun at these coming up over the next several
weeks:
JOSH GROBAN IN CONCERT
Saturday, June 15, 7:30pm
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
nycblive.com
Josh Groban is known for his baritone, but did you
know he’s the only artist who’s had two albums land
on Billboard’s list of 20 best-sellers of the last 10
years? He’s on tour with his new album, “Bridges,”
and he’ll be at the Coliseum for this one-night-only
performance. Take note: Every ticket purchased online
for the concert includes your choice of a CD or digital
copy of the new album. You’ll receive instructions via
email on how to redeem your album after you buy the
tickets, which start at $48.
ADAM SANDLER LIVE
Thursday, June 20, 8pm (gates open at 7)
Jones Beach Theater
jonesbeach.com
866-558-8468
Adam Sandler had a successful Netflix comedy
special called “100% Fresh” last fall. Now he’s on
tour with his companion “100% Fresher” live stand-up
show. He’s only doing 18 performances in total, and this
is the only one in the area. Reviews of the show weren’t
available at press time, but it’s Adam Sandler, so it’s
sure to be a great time. Tickets start at $38.
FIREWORKS AT FORT
TOTTEN
Wednesday, June 26, 6pm-9:30pm
Bayside Historical Society
208 Totten Avenue, Bayside
baysidehistorical.org
Everyone in the neighborhood looks forward to
Fort Totten’s fireworks night. Given our proximity
to it, you probably don’t even have to go there to
see the fantastic Grucci display (start time: 9:15).
But if you want to experience the whole thing up
close, go to the venue early when there’ll be live
music by the School of Rock Band starting at 6pm
(admittance as of 5pm). Oh yeah, and it’s all free!
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