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 Black Eyed Peas Concert
Black Eyed Peas performed a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn for over 50,000 people in September 2011. View larger photo |
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 Fashion's Night Out
September 8, 2011 over 1000 retailers celebrated Fashion's Night Out with special events and celebrity appearances in their stores, which drew thousands of elated shoppers. View larger photo |
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 Summer Streets
Each August, NYC DOT presents "Summer Streets," which temporarily closes Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park from traffic and enables people to use City streets for recreation. View larger photo |
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 US Open
Held annually in August and September, the US Open occurs at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Hosting the world's top tennis players, the event draws local, national, and international spectators.
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 Air in the Square
In June, 20 of the top BMX and skateboard professionals took part in the first ever free major skate and BMX event open to the public in Times Square.
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 New Amsterdam Market at South Street Seaport
New Amsterdam Market is a reinvention of the Public Market, once a prevalent institution in the City of New York. The market features butchers, grocers, mongers, and other vendors who source, produce, distribute, and sell foods made with regional ingredients as well as carefully selected imports. The market takes place at South Street Seaport on Sundays. Learn more |
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 Sing for Hope Pop-up Pianos
In June/July 2011, the organization Sing for Hope brings 88 painted upright pianos to City streets and parks in all five boroughs, encouraging the public to engage in impromptu musical performances. View larger photo |
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 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Each February and September, designers, fashion media, students, and celebrities gather for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center to view the latest trends for the upcoming season. View larger photo |
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