Embrace the heat with summer-in-the-city events that take advantage of balmy afternoons and evenings.

East Village

NYC Craft Beer and Summer Jazz Festival
Enjoy this summer's best craft beer releases and performances by gifted jazz musicians courtesy of Blue Note jazz club.You’ll have the opportunity to try unlimited tastings of 150 craft beers from all over the country, and expert seminars will highlight key aspects of the craft beer industry.
Saturday, July 20; session 1: 1-3:30 PM; session 2: 6-8:30 PM
Webster Hall, 125 East 11th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues
Tickets: $49-$135 (VIP)

Union Square
A Midsummer’s Night at Union Square Greenmarket
To celebrate the market’s 37th year, Union Square’s Greenmarket is throwing a special evening event offering the usual Wednesday Greenmarket farm fresh produce, meats, and cheeses as well as a curated roster of restaurants serving prepared foods. There will also be programming for families, live music and a Brooklyn Beer Bar featuring Brooklyn Greenmarket Wheat.
Wednesday, July 17, 4-8 PM
17th Street at Union Square West
$Free

Greenwich Village

Mayoral Candidate Forum on the Future of Food in New York City
In this NYC election year, food is an important topic. Several of the city's leading food systems and anti-hunger organizations including Brooklyn Food Coalition, City Harvest and Food Bank For New York City are convening this mayoral candidate forum on the future of food in New York City. The forum will offer our region's food communities the opportunity to engage mayoral candidates and learn their positions on food issues.
Wednesday, July 17, 6-8 PM
Tishman Auditorium at The New School, 66 West 12th Street
$Free

Upper West Side

Uptown Comedy Showdown: Books vs. Movies
This wacky bi-monthly debate series brings together two teams of comedians, writers and performers to face off on a chosen topic with references to historical fact and personal opinion in equal measure, and with plenty of silliness and audience participation. This week’s debate will feature Janeane Garofalo, Eugene Mirman and more of your favorite funny folk.
Wed, Jul 17, 8 PM
Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway
Tickets: $15

Brooklyn Heights

Syfy Movies with a View 2013: “Enter the Dragon”
This free outdoor film series offers a lineup of fantastic films and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline after sunset. This week: Perhaps the seminal Kung Fu film of the 1970’s, Lee’s final film features the martial arts master at the height of his career. Live DJs liven things up before the movie begins.
Thursday, July 18, 6PM (film begins at sunset)
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Harbor View Lawn
$Free

Lower East Side

New Museum Block Party at Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Join the New Museum for this annual downtown block party! Spend the afternoon participating in interactive projects, workshops and performances inspired by current exhibitions and museum programs, then head over to the New Museum to participate in family-friendly tours of our current exhibitions.
Saturday, July 20, 12-5 PM
Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Chrystie Street between Delancey and Broome Streets
$Free

Chelsea

Tribute to George Carlin and Benefit for George Carlin Way
A group of dedicated George Carlin fans has been working tirelessly to petition the city to name the street he grew up on in his honor. The committee to co-name West 121st street George Carlin way is only a "yeah" vote away from declaring victory. Gotham Comedy Club has generously offered their venue and gathered an all-star lineup to pay tribute to Mr. Carlin and to raise funds to help cover the costs of this effort so far.
Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 PM
Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street
Tickets: $35.00 - $75.00 (Two drink minimum per person)

Upper East Side

Summer Nights at the Frick Collection
Make the best of summer Fridays at a free after-hours viewing of the Frick’s summer exhibition and permanent collection. Meet curators, hear lectures and gallery talks, sketch in the Garden Court, and listen to a live performance.
Friday, July 19, 6-9PM
The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street

Great getaways

MLB All Star Game
The Mets will host the midsummer classic for the first time since 1964 and for the first time at Citi Field.
Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens
Tuesday, July 16, 7PM
See site for ticket info

Learn to Surf at Urban Girl Squad Beach Day
This networking group for women in their ‘20s and ‘30s offers a chance to learn to surf without using up any vacation time. This all-day beach adventure includes lessons on how to catch a wave and plenty of time to practice before relaxing at the beach and indulging in a little sunbathing and socializing.
Saturday, July 20, 8:45PM - 6PM
Jones Beach (meet at Penn Station for the 8:45 LIRR train)
Tickets: $99