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NYC July 4 Weekend Events: What's Going On
It is the weekend before July 4, and there are a variety of events going on around the city in the next couple of days.
NEW YORK, NY — It is July 4 weekend and there is plenty do around New York City for those staying in the five boroughs.
This weekend's events include a Ricky Gervais comedy show in Manhattan and a July 4th celebration on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
But before you head out, make sure that the MTA isn't messing with your commute.
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For those who are more interested in the July 4 firework activities on Tuesday, you can check out Patch's guide — HERE.
Here is a collection of possible weekend activities.
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Saturday
Ricky Gervais at Radio City Music Hall: Midtown, Manhattan
The famed comedian will perform at the Radio City Music Hall on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
Gervais is visiting the New York City venue as part of his "Armageddon" tour.
You can find out more — HERE.
Tiny Desk Contest On The Road: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
The popular Tiny Desk concert series will take its show on the road Saturday night at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect park.
The free concert will showcase a variety of up-and-coming talent, as well as the French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf.
You can find out more — HERE.
Riverside Park Summer Concert Series: Upper West Side, Manhattan
The CCB Reggae All Stars will perform Saturday night in a free concert in Riverside Park adjacent to the Hudson River.
The concert will go from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
You can find out more — HERE.
Nice One! Comedy Show: Long Island City, Queens
The free show boasting the "best standup comedy in Queens" will take place Saturday night at the Culture Lab LIC at 5-25 46th Avenue.
The comedy will begin at 9 p.m.
You can find out more — HERE.
Sunday
The Day Party: Coney Island Board Walk, Brooklyn
Ashanti and Ja Rule will be leading a party and concert Sunday on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
The day of celebration will run from 3 to 10 p.m.
You can find out more — HERE.
Shakespeare in the Park: Central Park
You'll have to land tickets, but if you do, Shakespeare in the Park's "Hamlet" is a great option for a Sunday night.
The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
You can find out more — HERE.
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