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BROOKFIELD PLACE TENNIS OPEN Saturday August 25th

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Brookfield Place Tennis Open

Summer is not over just yet! Get your whites on and come downtown to the 3rd annual Brookfield Place Tennis Open. Can’t get out to the open, no problem Brookfield Place has something for everyone. Life overlooking the Hudson is never amiss. Brookfield Place our very own gem delivers the excitement from Queens US Open to Downtown, New York.

 

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Brookfield Open Tennis

The Brookfield Tennis Open kicks off Saturday, Aug 25th through August 31st. Here you will find as much fun off the court as you will on the court, from delicious food, to open courts, tennis clinics for both children and adults to photo opts with some of your favorite tennis players. Or simply come out to refine your skills with their free clinics.

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Brookfield Place Tennis Open

John Isner and Lucas Pouille will be at Brookfield Place New York to celebrate its 3rd annual Brookfield Place Tennis Open with an event today August 25th presented by Prince, the leading global racquet sports brand. John Isner and Lucas Pouille, Prince Brand Ambassadors, will square off for a fun, public match to kick-start the Brookfield Place Tennis Open in Lower Manhattan.

Come on over to Brookfield, for participatory demonstrations and games with prizes!

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Brookfield Place Tennis Open

Families, no problem, don’t leave the children with their nanny, stop by for their kids camp and adult and kids clinics on the court.

WHEN: Kick-Off Celebration: Saturday, August 25th (1 PM – 6 PM)

  • 3:30 PM: Press Check-In
  • 4 PM: Interviews with Players
  • 5 – 6 PM: Tennis Matches

WHERE: Brookfield Place New York, Downtown the heart of every city!

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Downtown TripPicks: Dec. 4 – Dec. 10

Trip by Skyscanner is an innovative planning tool that tailors recommendations for places to stay, eat and play to your specific tastes. It also allows you to share your great experiences with people who have the same interests as you; people in your “tribes.” Trip by Skyscanner’s TripPicks This Week feature empowers you to discover and take advantage of events, openings and exhibits throughout the city each week.

Here are some exciting events and sites to check out this week in Downtown New York, courtesy of Trip by Skyscanner. Visit the Trip by Skyscanner website or download the app for more upcoming events.

 

Global Spiritual Life

Moderated by NYU Law Professor Alina Das, the audience will hear from Shaun King, Imam Khalid Latif, Simranjeet Singh and angel Kyodo Williams Sensei as they discuss the role of religion and spirituality in “bringing about a more racially just world” Tickets $7.33-$12.61.

Kimmel Center for University Life (Greenwich Village)
Monday, Dec. 4 from 7-9:30pm

 

The Winter’s Tale

Taking a break from bringing free, world-class productions to the five boroughs, The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit comes home to perform Shakespeare’s sweeping story of loss and redemption, The Winter’s Tale, directed by Lee Sunday Evans. FREE

The Public Theater (East Village)
Through Sunday, Dec. 17 (check site for times)

 

SantaCon

Some may say that SantaCon is the only thing that sucks about the holidays in New York, but we say, where’s your Christmas spirit? Join the herd of Kris Kringles as they make their way through the city’s bars, boosting the economy and our spirits. FREE

TBD
Saturday, Dec. 9 10am-7pm

 

Miracle on 9th Street

Every year Mace transforms into a veritable winter wonderland — Miracle on 9th Street! The Christmas-themed pop-up bar totally goes over the top to serve customers holiday-inspired drinks and cheer.

Mace (East Village)
Monday-Friday from 4pm-2am; Saturday-Sunday from 2pm-2am

 

Washington Square Park Tree Lighting

Mark the start of the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony in Washington Square Park. Festivities include holiday songs with the Rob Susman Brass Quartet (songbooks will be provided) and Santa Claus, who’ll be handing out candy canes to all. FREE

Washington Square Park (Greenwich Village)
Wednesday, December 6 at 6pm

 

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Santa Claus Sighting at Brookfield Place

Santa Claus Sighting Downtown at Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is hosting Santa, you are all invited. Take advantage of this holiday photo opportunity. Be sure to visit Brookfield Place there is something for everyone. It’s all about the holiday’s this time of year. There’s magic in the air, especially when there is a Santa Claus Sighting. Stop in for shopping, dining, and ice skating all right here in Lower Manhattan.

 

The word is out that there has been a Santa Claus Sighting. With the holidays coming quickly, there are many short cuts to be found in Lower Manhattan. Parents take advantage, with several ways to register for a photo of your children and Santa. Santa Claus is for all the children throughout the world, have you been naughty or nice? Santa and his elves, are working very hard in his workshop at the North Pole making sure that each little boy and girl has just the present they wished for.

Be sure to create lasting photo memories with the jolly man in red! Santa Claus sighting at Santa’s winter wonderland features a special children’s activity center, and is the place for everyone to capture the magic of the holidays while shopping and dining at Brookfield Place. See below for special hours for your furry friends!

THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER FOR SANTA
(Choose 1 option)
1) Book ahead & skip the line using the Ritual app starting November 17! You can schedule your appointment day and time up to a week in advance.
2) Check-in on-site for an appointment that day and select the time you would like to visit Santa. Available for same-day appointments only.
3) Walk-ins are accepted. Weekdays are the best time for walk-ins.

HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 12 – 8pm
Saturdays, 10am – 8pm
Sundays, 10am – 6pm
Dec. 24, 10am – 4pm

Location: 230 Vesey Street (Brookfield Place)

 

Ages: All

Fee: Free Admission
Photo’s: Package Options

Special hours for you and your four-legged friends!
Sunday, Dec 3, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec 10, 6:30 – 7:30pm
*Small dogs under 25lbs only. Dogs must be carried or in a carrier at all times with the exception of service animals.

NY Waterway promotion: 
$5 off packages A or B for NY Waterway riders with promo code or voucher through December 10.
PLUS Kids under 12 ride free!  Details here.
Redeem on-site only, not to be combined with any other offer.

To learn more and register, please visit the website HERE

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Culture Events Music

Emerging Music Festival Recap

On Friday, Aug 18 and Saturday, Aug 19, Bryant Park filled up with music, laughs and good vibes. Back for its third year, the Emerging Music Festival presented on-the-rise indie rock, pop and folk bands.

Come rain or shine, the show must go on, right? Even though the weather gods weren’t in the best mood Friday, they made up for it Saturday. And the little rain on Friday didn’t stop the musicians from putting on a show.

The festival kicked off Friday at 6 p.m. when Landlady took the stage. The night continued with 79.5, followed by Luke Elliot before Mail the Horse closed up the first day of the Bryant Park festivities.

Saturday presented better weather, and here musicians such as Space Captain and Maybird had Bryant Park humming with happiness.

In between sets, guests enjoyed beer and wines and grabbed bites from the local vendors curated by Hester Street Fair to enjoy on picnic blankets.

Besides the music, the festival also offered up other entertainment such as juggling and giant lawn games. A weekend with something for everyone – music, games and refreshments. What more could one need?

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Events Living

Downtown TripPicks: Aug 28 – Sep 4

Trip.com is an innovative planning tool that tailors recommendations for places to stay, eat and play to your specific tastes. It also allows you to share your great experiences with people who have the same interests as you; people in your “tribes.” Trip.com’s TripPicks This Week feature empowers you to discover and take advantage of great events, openings and exhibits throughout the city each week.

Here are some exciting events and sites to check out this week in Downtown New York, courtesy of Trip.com. Visit their website or download the app for more upcoming events.

Baile De Favela

Taking cues from the “traditions of Rio de Janeiro’s big bailes,” this Brazilian party is going all out with DJs Massa, Tieta and Agachadinho, funk carioca dance contest, live batucada and passista performances, and yummy traditional foods. Tickets start at $15

Le Poisson Rouge (West Village)
Sunday, Sept. 3 from 9:30pm-4am

Unicycle Festival

Who says two is better than one? The Unicycle Festival celebrates the greatest invention of them all: the wheel. Just the one wheel… With tons of events throughout the five boroughs, pros and amateurs alike can enjoy monowheel fun with long distance rides, workshops, unicycle classes, performances, unicycle hockey, basketball, sumo and trials. FREE

Check website for complete list of locations
Thursday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 3 (Check website for times)

Broad City Colorbook and Trivia

If you thought the Comedy Central’s critically acclaimed Broad City series could not get any better, we have exciting news. To celebrate the new season, the gals are getting their very own coloring book from Brooklyn artist Mike Perry. He’ll be in attendance for a special night of coloring, trivia, prizes, snacks, booze and refreshments. Tickets start at $10

Strand Book Store (East Village)
Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 7–8:30pm

Dinner and a Movie

What makes outdoor films at the Oculus Plaza special? For one, the setup overlooks the spectacular Oculus and each screening (New York films only!) is prefaced with live music, trivia, prizes and the opportunity to purchase dinner from Eataly. This Friday, get swept away with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” FREE

Oculus Plaza (TriBeCa)
Friday, Sept. 1 from 5-9pm

Greenwich Village Free Walking Tours

On this walking tour you’ll visit historic landmarks, including the former homes and workspaces of the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Jackson Pollock, and learn all about the long and thrilling history of this bohemian neighborhood as it continues to attract and host the most interesting of characters. FREE

St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery (East Village)
Saturday, Sept. 2 from 11:30am-1pm

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Events Fitness Health

A Taste of Tennis with Citi and W Hotels

Last night, Citi and the W Hotels hosted A Taste of Tennis in anticipation of the US Open, which starts next week.

The event attracted tennis stars like Venus Williams, tennis enthusiasts, and chefs from some of NYC’s top restaurants. Guests dined on sushi from Morimoto, truffles from Davio’s, and burgers from 5 Napkin Burger.

LG SIGNATURE showcased some of their best new technology and just when you thought you had seen it all, there was virtual reality tennis. Poised on Centre Court, you were serving for the match against virtual tennis stars. Citi literally transported attendees to a world of tennis, food, and music.

Venus Williams showcased her cooking skills as she and chef Jonathan Waxman served up a culinary ace. And as if that wasn’t enough, Etihad Airways teamed up with Royce Leather to create personalized luggage tags. Game, set and Match.