If you’re inclined to start your Fourth of July in its first wee hours, hit up the 2 a.m. Candlelight Walking Tour of Revolutionary War New York form the Fraunces Tavern Museum, which the Wall Street Journal gamely previewed. Later on the 4th, Sonic Youth and The Feelies play a free concert at the Battery.
On Saturday, head to Governors Island for more fireworks and a free NY Philharmonic concert on Governors Island, which will have its regular free ferry service supplemented by Statue Cruises, which will also offer packages with blankets and picnic dinners.
For ongoing events and shows, click to NewYorkology’s Now in NYC list. For events on tap after this weekend, see NewYorkology’s calendar. And see Eater for some weekend rooftop bars suggestions.
Thursday Yankees vs. Boston at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m.
2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Candlelight Walking Tour of Revolutionary War New York sponsored by the Fraunces Tavern Museum, which is also hosting its Independence Day Open House at more decent hours: noon to 5 p.m.
Rooftop Films screens Un-American Films on the pier at Solar One at 23rd Street (must arrive before 6 p.m.)
Fourth of July in city parks events include a Kid’s Cruise and Barbecue at the Hudson beach volleyball courts, and “Eagle as Icon” presentation at Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
Gramercy Park Hotel package includes a room upgrade $100 food and beverage credit and an invite to the private roof club BBQ
Museums open after 7 p.m.: American Folk Art Museum, to 7:30 p.m. (with free admission from 5:30 to close;) and the Guggenheim to 7:45 p.m. (where admission is pay-what-you-wish from 5:45 to close,) – and there are First Fridays parties from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
Governors Island service today only will also be offered by Statue Cruises from Gangway 5 in Battery Park at at 6 p.m. (arrive 5:30 p.m.) Ferry service is free, but they’re also selling packages from $12 to $52 that include blankets and a picnic-style dinner. Call (877) 532-9849
Bank of America cardholders get free admission all weekend to the Met Museum, International Center of Photography, NY Hall of Science, the Jewish Museum, Bronx Zoo and NY Aquarium for Museums on Us
Die Soldaten at the Park Avenue Armory for the Lincoln Center Festival at 8 p.m.
