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June 2011 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in June

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Get more information about can't-miss events in New York City this June.
  • June Street Fairs in New York City -- Enjoy the street fairs of New York this June. Check out our guide to where to find a street fair near you this weekend.


  • Free Morning Concerts Sponsored by The Today Show and Good Morning America -- Get up early for free morning concerts featuring some of the hottest names in the music industry.


  • Word for Word in Bryant Park -- Hear your favorite authors read from their latest works. June's line-up includes Erica Jong, Pete Hamill, and many more.


  • World Science Festival -- The World Science Festival is a week-long event featuring 50 programs over five days that bring together great minds in science and the arts to make science exciting and accessible to everyone.


  • Internet Week New York -- Now in its fourth year, Internet Week New York has become one of the world’s top festivals celebrating digital culture, as well as a global showcase for New York City’s booming technology scene. This year, choose from dozens of events, exhibits and panels throughout the week (many free and low-cost) – from a keynote by New York Times columnist Nick Kristof to a panel on Internet comedy with Judah Friedlander and Michael Ian Black to the Digital Archaeology Exhibit bringing old-school web sites back to life.


  • Gen Art Film Festival 2011 -- Rumors of the death of Gen Art turned out to be greatly exaggerated. The New York City arts organization is back this June with its annual film festival event featuring seven nights of film premieres and after-parties with the filmmakers.


  • National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York -- Join crowds of more than two million to celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 12, 2011.


  • Central Park SummerStage 2011 -- Don't miss the summer's hottest concerts in Central Park at SummerStage.


  • Shakespeare in the Park -- See performances of Measure for Measure and All's Well That Ends Well in Central Park this June.


  • River to River Festival -- Head downtown this summer for a full schedule of free concerts, performances, and other events.


  • 2011 Bryant Park Film Festival -- Spend Monday nights this summer enjoying classic movies under the stars in Bryant Park.


  • Pride Week 2011 -- Celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Week from June 18-26, 2011. Get the details on the rally, the march, the downtown Pride Goes East festival, and plenty of other parties and events.


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