PUBLIC POPS UP!
PUBLIC POPS UP!
As an expansion of GO PUBLIC! and MOVIE IN PARKS, on select dates, PUBLIC POPS UP! creates a day of festivities that culminates in the movie screening at dusk.
Dates and details:
- June 29 - The Peninsula in Prospect Park (Brooklyn)
At 5:30PM, join us for Mobile Unit’s Bilingual Musical Adaptation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. After the performance, attendees can enjoy food trucks, activities, and live music by composer and songwriter Michael Thurber before a sunset screening of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at dusk.
- August 3 - Queens Night Market (Queens)
Starting at 4:00PM, explore the world-famous Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The family-friendly open-air night market boasts up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food. This particular evening will feature a performance by the Gentleman Brawlers and other performance artists. The evening will conclude with a screening of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at dusk.
- August 12 - Central Park, Frisbee Hill (Manhattan)
On Monday, August 12 from 6:00–7:30PM, Public Works will present LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience, a participatory community-led dance piece to Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind". Following the initiative, there will be a screening of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at dusk as a part of Central Park Conservancy’s annual Film Festival.
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Join us. All Are Welcome.
All events take place outdoors. There is no ticket distribution, and a reservation is not required. By registering for select dates, we will send you a reminder, detailed instructions on how to get to the location, and exciting content about the day! Let us know you are coming.
Check out the Google Map for all the locations around New York City this summer! Join us:
Join in as a Troy Supporter Plus with a gift of $300 or more. You'll gain access to reserved areas at select free outdoor screenings, plus more benefits throughout the summer. However, the greatest benefit is knowing that you're supporting access to Free Shakespeare for all New Yorkers, both in their communities and homes. Join today!
The Public, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, has embarked on a much-needed revitalization of the 62-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The plan will dramatically improve the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, addressing critical infrastructure, accessibility, and theatrical needs. Renovations are underway and while the theater is closed, don’t miss Go Public! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park taking place all over NYC this summer. We look forward to the revitalized Delacorte’s premiere in the summer of 2025. Learn more.
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