Washington Square Park, New York City, is found in Manhattan's Greenwich Village and is a favorite local park for residents and travelers, also. Events in Washington Square Park are many and some of the hottest include concerts, outside theatre, art and various workshops.
Free Summer Concerts
The Washington Square Music Festival 2011 begins in July and will have concerts each Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. The concert series will run from July through August. Come join us for an evening of beautiful jazz and classical music under the direction of musical director Lutz Rath. This year, the Washington Square Musical Festival will celebrate 53 years of free concerts and is the second oldest free classical music series in NYC. The concerts are located in front of the Holley Statue in the middle of Washington Square. In the event of rain, concerts are relocated to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 371 6th Avenue at Washington Place, in Greenwich Village.
NYLaughs ' Laughter in the Park 2011
NyLaughs ' Laughter in the Park is a free comedy series that runs for more than ten weeks weeks, beginning August 14, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Location is at Holley Plaza. Patrons should enter thru Washington Square west and walk east.
Mommy/Daddy and Me Photography Workshop
The New York Photo Safari (newyorkcityphotosafari.com) will be building a fun filled photo workshop for kids, Moms and Dads. This workshop will take place on October 2, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 am. Learn the way to enhance your photography talents by snapping the encircling environment and taking family photographs. You're sure to have a great time at this special afternoon with your youngster or youngsters. Classes are $150. (for one parent and one kid) and this price incorporates a pro quality 8X10 of your best photograph. You have to bring your own electronic camera and, if at all possible, it is a good idea to bring more than one camera - one for you and one for your youngster. The Photography Workshop is at 5th Avenue and Washington Square North, Manhattan.
Free Summer Concerts
The Washington Square Music Festival 2011 begins in July and will have concerts each Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. The concert series will run from July through August. Come join us for an evening of beautiful jazz and classical music under the direction of musical director Lutz Rath. This year, the Washington Square Musical Festival will celebrate 53 years of free concerts and is the second oldest free classical music series in NYC. The concerts are located in front of the Holley Statue in the middle of Washington Square. In the event of rain, concerts are relocated to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 371 6th Avenue at Washington Place, in Greenwich Village.
NYLaughs ' Laughter in the Park 2011
NyLaughs ' Laughter in the Park is a free comedy series that runs for more than ten weeks weeks, beginning August 14, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Location is at Holley Plaza. Patrons should enter thru Washington Square west and walk east.
Mommy/Daddy and Me Photography Workshop
The New York Photo Safari (newyorkcityphotosafari.com) will be building a fun filled photo workshop for kids, Moms and Dads. This workshop will take place on October 2, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 am. Learn the way to enhance your photography talents by snapping the encircling environment and taking family photographs. You're sure to have a great time at this special afternoon with your youngster or youngsters. Classes are $150. (for one parent and one kid) and this price incorporates a pro quality 8X10 of your best photograph. You have to bring your own electronic camera and, if at all possible, it is a good idea to bring more than one camera - one for you and one for your youngster. The Photography Workshop is at 5th Avenue and Washington Square North, Manhattan.
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