4th of July in NYC: Music, Improv, Film, Fireworks, Beach Parties & More
Hey New York City, have you figured out how you’re getting star spangled bannered this year? If not, you’ve come to the right place, because we’ve curated a list of Fourth of July options. They run the gamut from parties and performances to music and film. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, although it is rather stuffed. We aren’t providing too much detail, but if you click on the links, you should be able to find out all you need to know. Happy 4th!
COMPETITION
Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island*
FIREWORKS
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks*
Coney Island’s 2nd Annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Coney Island*
MUSIC
Festival of Independence at The South Street Seaport*
The Naked Heros at Rippers, Rockaway Beach*
4th of July w/Swirlies/Krill/ADVAETA at The Silent Barn, Brooklyn
COMEDY
IndieFest 2015 at The PIT
TV
Your Month of Zen: Jon Stewart Marathon
PARTIES
Dances of Vice: Endless Summer Mods VS Rockers at Gansevoort Park Rooftop*
Get Summered at Riis Park Beach Bazaar*
The Junxion 4th of July Celebration at X Marks the Spot, Bushwick
Warm Up: Nicky Siano, Virgo Four, Cut Copy DJs, Galcher Lustwerk b2b DJ Richard, Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love at MoMA PS1, Queens
Might Get Weird Fourth of July Party at Sugar Hill Disco & Restaurant, Brooklyn
Locals Indepen”dance” Day Bash at Rockaway Beach Surf Club*
SHOPPING
LIC Flea 4th of July Night Market, LIC, Queens*
FILM
Jaws at IFC Center & Sunshine Cinema
Independence Day Weekend at Nitehawk featuring food specials & screenings of Jaws (Sold out), Starship Trooper, Smokey and the Bandit, and Without a Stitch
PERFORMANCE
Wasabassco Presents America F*ck Yeah! #5 at The Bell House, Brooklyn
*Denotes an event is free