What's Going on This Week
AUGUST 5, 2009
This week: The sun comes out when everyone plays—and sings—together.
Purple Rain Sing-a-Long with Escort
Wear your raspberry beret and come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album by joining 14-piece band Escort in a sing-a-long screening of Purple Rain on NYC's largest outdoor screen.
Thursday, August 6, 7:30 p.m.
Prospect Park Band Shell
Price: $Free
Yo-Yo Open 2009
Even if you never got beyond walking the dog should watch this year's International Open and New York State yo-yo champions do tricks like Reverse Suicide and Split the Atom.
Saturday, August 8, 11:30 a.m.
South Street Seaport
Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17
Price: $Free
Rhys Chatham: A Crimson Grail for 200 Electric Guitars
Two hundred—yes, you heard that right—electric guitars gather in Damrosch Park for the world premiere of minimalist composer Rhys Chatham’s A Crimson Grail for 200 Electric Guitars.
Saturday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza
Price: $Free
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