Downtown Manhattan Summer Events

This summer, lower Manhattan is filled with amazing events and activities featuring music, film, dance, theatre, art, sports and play elements in a variety of venues that canvas the beautiful backdrop of downtown New York City.

Read on to learn what's going on in this great neighborhood, and be sure to check back frequently, as we'll be adding new listings throughout the season.

May 23 - 30  Fleet Week 2012

www.fleetweeknewyork.com

Hosted nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week New York is the City's celebration of the sea services. This annual event also provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships.

May 5 - Open Studios Weekend
Sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

www.lmcc.net

Open Studio Weekend is the culmination of Workspace, a nine-month residency program that places artists and writers in unique studio spaces in underused vacant spaces in the Financial District. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the studio spaces of 17 visual artists and 6 writers and the work they have been creating in various media and genres since September 2011. For address and times, check web site

May 5 - Federal Hall Spring Open House

9:00 am - 5:00 pm - 26 Wall Street
www.nyharborparks.org

Join New York City Opera singers, pianist Kevin Murphy, and the great singer/songwriter and opera composer, Rufus Wainwright, who hosts a performance featuring excerpts from his opera Prima Donna.