We are excited to announce the return of Summer Jazz Sensations for the 2025 summer season! This free 13-week-long concert series will take place every Wednesday, June 25-September 17, from noon to 1:30pm in Dante Park (Broadway & 64th Street), with rain dates on the Friday immediately following each performance. Lincoln Square BID’s celebration of sound and summer features both established and up-and-coming artists and is the perfect way to celebrate the warmer months and the vibrant arts scene in Lincoln Square. In addition to sensational jazz performances, concertgoers can take part in a gentle stretch break, where instructors from the West Side YMCA will guide them through simple techniques. Select concerts will also feature delicious refreshments for sale by our neighborhood’s renowned eateries. | |
Boggi Milano Brings Italian Style and Innovation
to Lincoln Square
| | We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Boggi Milano, the renowned Italian menswear brand, to The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle)! This exciting opening further elevates Lincoln Square's status as a premier shopping destination. Boggi Milano, a global brand with 235 stores in over 61 countries, is celebrated for ... | | Do Father’s Day Right—Right Here in Lincoln Square | | This Father’s Day, June 15, Lincoln Square is here to help you celebrate the father figures in your life with creativity, culture, great food, and special experiences. Begin your morning with a heartfelt activity at Color Me Mine’s (177 Amsterdam Avenue between West 68th and West 69th Street) Bagels with Dad event from 10:00am to ... | | Celebrate Juneteenth in Lincoln Square | | Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865—the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. It’s a time to honor Black history, culture, and joy. This year, Lincoln Square offers a range of events from June 18 through 21 to mark the occasion with music, storytelling, reflection, and celebration. Lincoln Center’s ... | | Pride Comes Alive in Lincoln Square | | This June, Lincoln Square is proudly coming together to celebrate Pride Month with a colorful lineup of events, artistic tributes, and charitable efforts that uplift and honor the LGBTQ+ community. From cultural programming and creative experiences to delicious cocktails that give back, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. At the ... | | |
Help Bring a Pre-K Program to Lincoln Square
A newly-renovated early childhood education space in Lincoln Square is ready to open, but the Department of Education says there isn’t enough demand to open it for students. If you have one or more children turning four in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028 (even a newborn!) and would be interested in sending them to this space, please complete Council Member Gale Brewer’s District 6 Pre-K Survey. Survey results will be used to help advocate for a new Pre-K program in the neighborhood.
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Alternate side parking regulations and parking meters will be suspended for Idul-Adha (Eid Al-Adha), Friday-Saturday, June 6-7. Parking meters will remain in effect. Click here to download the NYCASP calendar.
The Mastercard New York Mini 10K will kick off at Central Park West and West 90th Street on Saturday, June 7, at 8:00am. Due to the race, there will be no parking on Friday, June 6 at 8:00pm through Saturday, June 7 at 12:00pm on Central Park West from West 72nd Street to West 96th Street, as well as no traffic allowed on these streets on Saturday, June 7. Click here to see more details, including the full parking and traffic advisory. You can also learn more on the New York Road Runners website.
| | The West Side YMCA is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center on Tuesday, June 10, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The drive will take place at 5 West 63rd Street in the Parkside Room (1st Floor). Make an appointment here. | | Restaurants: Participate in NYC Restaurant Week | | NYC Restaurant Week is returning July 21 to August 17, with an optional extension through September 1. Restaurants should register by June 10 to be included in the initial website launch, or by June 28 at the latest. You can participate during lunch and/or dinner at the $30, $45, or $60 price points. Monday–Friday participation is required; Sunday is optional; Saturday is excluded. Restaurants may opt in for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 weeks, with the additional option to extend through Labor Day. To learn more and register, visit the NYC Tourism website and review this flyer. | | Primary Election Dates and Deadlines | | |
Make sure you're ready to vote in this year’s NYC elections. The Citywide Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 24, and there are several important deadlines to keep in mind:
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Change of Address Deadline: Monday, June 9
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Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 14
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Early Voting (Primary Election): Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 22
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Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 24 (polls open 6:00am – 9:00pm)
For more information and to find your poll site, visit NYCVotes.org.
| | GuildCare Open House at Lighthouse Guild | | Lighthouse Guild will host a GuildCare open house on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at 250 West 64th Street, 4th Floor Cafeteria. Guests are welcome to stop by at any time during the event for a brief guided tour, activity demonstrations, light refreshments, and the chance to meet the organization’s compassionate and dedicated team. Attendees can learn how their clients and individuals in the community can benefit from Lighthouse Guild’s comprehensive services, including nursing, social work, therapeutic recreation, vision rehabilitation, meals, and transportation. The event will also highlight AI tools for low vision, and attendees can take home branded giveaways and referral packets. Learn more and register for the event here. | | Participatory Budgeting Voting | | The People's Money is New York City's annual citywide Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative where community members decide how to spend part of the city's budget. New Yorkers can vote to decide what ideas they want to see come to life. Voting is open now through Wednesday, June 25. Learn more and vote here. | | Retail Business Owners: $5M Retail Theft Tax Credit | | DCWP Rules Relating to Credit Card Limitations | | DCWP is amending section 5-24 of chapter 5 of title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York (“RCNY”) to ensure consistency with New York General Business Law § 518 (“GBL § 518”), which was recently amended to limit the surcharge a seller may impose for a customer’s use of a credit card and to require clear and conspicuous posting of the total price for using a credit card. You can read the rule, which will take effect on August 5, 2025, here. | | NYC Animal Events Calendar | | |
The Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare has launched an Events Calendar! This public resource is designed to raise awareness about animal-related events and initiatives throughout New York City, including opportunities to meet pets available for adoption, learn about other species that call the Big Apple home, help our furry and feathered friends, and more.
Please check it out and share with any animal-loving friends. Organizations are invited to submit events online and contribute to making this a robust resource. For more information, and to submit an event, please visit the Events landing page.
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