Hanging out in NYC this Saturday

MoD_Scotty · #1 07-09-2008, 08:25 AM

I'm going to NYC for my cousin's wedding this weekend, but I'll be free to see the sights all day Saturday (the wedding is Sunday in Syossett). I have a friend that was supposed to be showing us around, but I haven't been able to get a hold of him for the last few days.

I checked pollstar, and saw that friggin Bon Jovi is playing Central Park, and there's also a pretty good Queen tribute band playing at BB King's. Granted, I'll be with my wife, my brother, and his girlfriend, so bass shopping is pretty much out of the question. My wife has also requested that we swing by Time's Square...but that won't take long.

So what do you guys recommend we check out? I'm assuming we'll mostly be in the Manhattan area, but I'm not opposed to hoppin on the subway if need be.

Thanks!

EDIT: my brother and I are actually from LI, and we've been to NYC plenty of times...so my wife and my bro's girlfriend will be the newbs of the trip

jomahu · #2 07-09-2008, 11:30 AM

i'll be in nyc too! goin to the summerstage to see some bands as part of the latin america music conference.
THEN, i'll be goin into brooklyn to see Nomo. cool band.

Marcury · #3 07-09-2008, 11:41 AM

Don't know if your a fan, but Beth Orton is playing Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park Saturday night. it will certainly be a much mellower scene than Bon Jovi and is easily accessible via the F Train

GeneralElectric · #4 07-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Don't count on seeing that free Bon Jovi show. The tickets have all long since been given out and scalpers are selling them for $1500 on ebay.

jomahu · #5 07-09-2008, 02:31 PM

dude, leave the fam in times square and run down to the music stores! sam ash and those boutique stores are on 48th street or thereabouts, no?

MoD_Scotty · #6 07-09-2008, 02:56 PM

Geez, I thought the Bon Jovi show would be free! I didn't wanna go anyway...but that's crazy that people are buying the tickets for that much.

I was really hoping for some kind of rock (I'd love to see a metal show, but I think my bro's GF wouldn't be down for it).

And I'd LOVE to hit some music stores (especially since I just sold some stuff and have some $$ in Paypal burning a hole in my pocket), but that's pretty much out of the question. Again, it would bore the crap out of everyone else. As far as ditching the family...that's exactly what I'm doing!

Fortunately, my buddy that lives in Williamsburg got back to me, and will be able to hang out during the day. I'd still like to hear what else is going on Sat night. Anyone know any good places for jazz around Manhattan?

**MAJOR METAL** · #7 07-09-2008, 03:50 PM

Check out the Jewel of India on Jerico Turnpike in Syosset , it is by far the best indian food I have had. Have a safe trip !

BassSurfer · #8 07-09-2008, 04:53 PM

there is trillions of things to do in NY.. Brooklyn Style/ New York Pizza..! haha.. if your a NHL fan, the NHL store is amazing..you got the huge Virgin Store with tons and tons of music and music related things, ( clothing etc etc ). Emprie State Building, helicopter tours are cool, the possibilities are almost endless! musems, music everything.. NYC is truely its on world!.. be sure to learn the subway systems though.. NYC subways are sometimes a PAIN!

PS: you can also listen to people fighting in Manhattan and hear that infamous New York Accent! haha jk

GeneralElectric · #9 07-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Check out the Village Vanguard for some cool jazz.

MoD_Scotty · #10 07-17-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MAJOR METAL

Check out the Jewel of India on Jerico Turnpike in Syosset , it is by far the best indian food I have had. Have a safe trip !

I actually saw that place! Unfortunately, I was on my way to meet a bunch of family for Chinese food!

We ended up spending over 12 hours in the city last Saturday. Rode the LIRR to Penn Station. Went to the top of the Empire State Building, rode the subway to Battery Park, walked to Ground Zero, hit up Little Italy for some pizza, walked through Greenwich Village, went to Rockefeller Center, went to the west side of Central Park, hit an Irish pub called The Pig and Whistle for dinner, then finally checked out Time's Square. Overall, it was a lot of fun. I would have loved to hit a concert that night, but we were all really beat, so we just headed back to Syosset after Time's Square (but we did check out Grand Central Station on the way out of the city).