the union square partnership and theatermania.com present

2008 summer in the square

ON THURSDAYS, JUNE 19TH - AUGUST 14TH BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS, BLANKETS AND PICNIC MEAL TO UNION SQUARE PARK'S SOUTH PLAZA AND JOIN USP FOR KIDS' PROGRAMMING, YOGA, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!

 

KIDS IN THE SQUARE - Thursdays at 12:30 PM

Calling all Kids: Head over to Union Square for

family-fun music and dance, caricature artists,

face-painting, puppeteers and more!

 

June 26th - Moey's Music Party

July 3rd - Astrograss

July 10th - Hot Peas 'N Butter

July 17th - Princess Katie and Racer Steve

July 24th - Dirty Sock Funtime Band

July 31st - JUMP Presents Carnival of the Animals

August 7th - Suzi Shelton

August 14th - The Daryl Roth Theatres Present

Children's Fall Preview

For some pre-show entertainment, visit Barnes & Noble Union Square (33 East 17th Street) for weekly in-store children's book readings and signings Thursdays, June 26th - August 14th at 12:00 PM. Click here for the full list of authors.

 

YOGA IN THE SQUARE - Thursdays at 3:00 PM

Reenergize your body and mind with weekly yoga classes led by Union Square-based studios. Classes are accessibly to all ages and abilities. Please bring a mat (a limited number will be provided).*

June 19th - Hosted by Tao Yoga

June 26th - Hosted by East West Yoga

July 3rd - Hosted by East West Yoga

July 10th - Hosted by East West Yoga

July 17th - Hosted by Tao Yoga

July 24th - Hosted by OM yoga

July 31st - Hosted by OM yoga

August 7th - Hosted by OM yoga

August 14th - Hosted by Tao Yoga

*During YOGA IN THE SQUARE, visit the lululemon athletica and Creative Pier tables for yoga tips and art therapy.

MUSIC IN THE SQUARE - Thursdays at 5:30 PM*

Beat the summer heat and enjoy short programming selections from talented musicians from New York City and beyond.

June 19th at 12:30 PM - JVC Jazz and Downbeat Magazine Present: Northern Illinois University, the University of the Arts, and Hartford Academy of the Arts

June 26th - JVC Jazz Presents: The New School Jazz Band

July 3rd - Jennie Arnau

July 10th - TheaterMania.com Presents an Off-Broadway Review

July 17th - The John Malino Band

July 24th - The Nashville Attitude

July 31st - Jukebox the Ghost

August 7th - Virgin Presents World Music Night

August 14th - Virgin Presents World Music Night

*Except where otherwise noted

 

THE UNION SQUARE PARTNERSHIP THANKS 2008 SUMMER IN THE SQUARE SPONSORS:

 

THEATERMANIA.COM

ABS PARTNERS LLC

BANK OF AMERICA

CON EDISON

FESTIVAL NETWORK

JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

ORDA MANAGEMENT

THE NEW SCHOOL

VIRGIN MEGASTORE

W NEW YORK - UNION SQUARE

14TH STREET Y

MCBURNEY YMCA

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION