{"id":60589,"date":"2018-06-07T07:46:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T11:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=60589"},"modified":"2022-03-27T11:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T15:47:53","slug":"summer-in-the-city-the-best-of-lincoln-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/60589\/summer-in-the-city-the-best-of-lincoln-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer In The City: The Best Of Lincoln Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lincoln Center<\/a> sits in the middle of Manhattan\u2019s Upper West Side. It is home to some of the most revered performing arts companies in the world.<\/p>\n

This vast complex was built to invigorate the neighborhood during the city\u2019s lean and mean 1960s. It has several dozen world-class indoor and outdoor performance spaces.<\/p>\n

Lincoln Center is vibrant and relevant any time of the year, but summer is when it blossoms with a range of outdoor performances, many of them free or low-cost.<\/p>\n

For fans of ballet, early summer is a great time to see the American Ballet Theater, also known as ABT, perform one of their storybook classics. Splurge and dine at the Grand Tier<\/a> before the show for a truly unforgettable evening.<\/p>\n

People watching, gazing at the fountain and licking an ice cream cone from L\u2019Arte del Gelato<\/a> are a few of Lincoln Center\u2019s finest low-key activities.<\/p>\n

Get ready for summer in the city with events so spectacular, you\u2019ll almost <\/em>be glad you can\u2019t afford a rental in the Hamptons.<\/p>\n

Midsummer Night Swing<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Midsummer

When: June 26-July 14, live music starts at 7:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake it under the stars at Damrosch Park. Each of the 15 evenings celebrates dance and music from around the world. Start with a short dance lesson where you\u2019ll learn the Lindy hop, the hustle, salsa, swing or tango, before you head onto the dance floor and break a move. Tickets cost $17 in advance or $20 day-of.  Newcomers and pros alike are equally welcome.<\/p>\n

A disco party on June 28 and salsa dancing to Orquesta El Macabeo on July 10 are two of the most highly anticipated evenings.<\/p>\n

Insider tip: Some of the best dancers can be found outside of the official dance area. Even if you don\u2019t purchase a ticket, enjoy the music and the lively crowd.<\/p>\n

Lincoln Center Out of Doors<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Lincoln

When: July 24-August 12, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

What could be better than three weeks of top-caliber music, dance, and spoken word, all of it absolutely free? This festival is committed to eclectic cultural programming for the entire community.<\/p>\n

Wu-Tang Clan founder and native New Yorker RZA kicks off the season with a re-score of the 1978 martial arts classic film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin<\/em>. With its themes of perseverance, transcendence, and brotherhood, the film was a formative influence on Wu-Tang\u2019s aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Dance Theatre of Harlem displays its powerful vision for dance during a performance of signature works on August 4 at 7:30 pm. Singer-songwriter ALA.NI will also perform, so a night of spectacular song and dance can be expected.<\/p>\n

Mostly Mozart Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Ninagawa

When: July 12-August 12, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mostly Mozart presents international dance, theater and classical music. Consider an illuminating panel discussion with a group of the world\u2019s foremost Mozart experts on July 29 or listen to an all-Mozart program performed by the Prague Symphony on August 3 and 4. The showstopper may well be the revival of the landmark production of Yukio Ninagawa\u2019s Macbeth from July 21-25.<\/p>\n

Dine at Grand Tier<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Grand

Gaze at the murals by Marc Chagall, the twinkling Swarovski chandeliers, the soaring ceilings and the expansive views of Lincoln Center\u2019s Revson Fountain and beyond. The setting is pure magic and the grand dimensions are unlike any other restaurant in the city.<\/p>\n

With so much space and ambiance, the food is almost <\/em>beside the point, yet it\u2019s surprisingly delectable. Beautifully plated, modern American dishes prepared with finesse and impeccable ingredients, from composed salads dotted with edible flowers to lightly poached salmon, will satiate the most discerning gourmand. Classic desserts such as Baked Alaska and souffl\u00e9 suit the elegant mood.<\/p>\n

Book the 3-course prix fixe menu for $70 and get ready for a regal feast.<\/p>\n

Ticketed guests attending the Metropolitan Opera can seamlessly pre-order food and drinks online before performances or during intermission.<\/p>\n

Grand Tier<\/a> is open two hours prior to every Met Opera House performance. Closed in August. No theater ticket is required, so the dining experience is open to all.<\/p>\n

American Ballet Theater<\/a> performs through July 7 so consider combining a tutu-heavy dance performance with dinner for an iconic New York City evening.<\/p>\n

Take Public Transit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take the 1 train to 66th <\/sup>and Broadway. Citi Bike<\/a> kiosks are plentiful near Lincoln Center, so pedal over.<\/p>\n

Featured image: Mark Bussell<\/em><\/p>\n

Additional images: I\u00f1aki Vinaixa for Lincoln Center, Seigo-Kiyota, Lincoln Center, Grand Tier courtesy of Jennifer May<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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