The thermometer seems to be intent on staying in the red and August promises more of the same! If you happen to be in New York City this summer, the hot temperatures won't spoil your plans, as the city has some amazing summer events in store. Your biggest challenge in New York City is trying to keep track of all the happenings and narrowing down your to-do list to just a few events.

New York City has to be the most vibrant city in the world. Most of the world's cultures come to life in NYC, appealing to every taste and interest, This makes it a veritable conglomeration of cultures, which means there are happenings going on at all times that appeal to all people. Therefore, if there's something special that you are looking for, you are likely to find it in NYC. Many of the world class happenings are free of charge and open to the public! Visitors and residents can attend free outdoor events, such as films, dance workshops, concerts and art shows at Bryant Park, Central Park, Prospect Park and Manhattan.

Some of the most popular Summer events in New York City include the cast of Rent performing songs from the show about life in East Village, occurring at Bryant Park! The second is Rooftop Films. For those of you who have ever watched a movie outside, you will find that this tops them all. Brooklyn has several showings in the area. SummerStage, which showcases some of the most popular attractions and acts in the country every Sunday during the Summer. The fourth is the New York Philharmonic, which will offer live concerts in each of the five boroughs. I caught their music in Central Park, which was fabulous. The fifth must-see event is the United States Tennis Open, where you can get 14 days of complete coverage.

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