When:Saturday, June 23, 2012
Time:3pm-11pm
Where:Bryant Park
6th Ave / 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018
Cost:Free w. RSVP

Join Hugh Jackman as he hosts Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival. This year the festivities will be held in NYC at Bryant Park.

Gates open at 3pm, with live music/DJs performing in the afternoon and the ‘main event’ – the Tropfest NY short film competition judged live by industry and celebrity panel – kicking off at 7.30pm.

Tropfest New York 2012 is proudly supported by Citi, JetBlue, Thompson Hotels, Starz Cinema, WNYC, NBC 4, Film Society Lincoln Center and more!

Admission is FREE but it is encouraged that you reserve your space. (Maximum 4 spaces per booking.)

When:Wednesday May 16, 2012
Time:12:30 pm1:45pm
Where:Bryant Park 42nd Street
between 5th & 6th Avenue
New York, NY
Cost:Free

Bryant Park is kicking off their summer book series Word for Word with host Sara Barron (People Are Unappealing: Even Methe) and the hilarious duo of Justin Halpern (Sh*t My Dad Says) and Ali Wentworth. 

The creator of the popular Sh*t My Dad Says presents the follow up to his popular book in which he explores his love life with the help of his dad and an unforgettable cast of characters. He is joined by fellow comedian and memoirist Ali Wenworth whose The New York Times bestselling memoir chronicles her childhood growing up in a family of political journalists and her life as the daughter of President Reagan’s White House social secretary.

When:Friday April 13, 2012
Time:2pm-4pm
Where:Wichcraft
Bryant Park
40th st & 6th Ave
Manhattan, NY
Cost:Free

Join Wichcraft as they celebrate the Re-Opening of their ice cream kiosk at Bryant Park this Friday. They will be treating customers with a free ice cream’wich or scoop from 2-4pm!

When:Monday, February 6, 2012
Time:7pm
Where:Citi Pond
Bryant Park
1065 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
(212) 661-6640
Cost:Free

From Bryant Park:

Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the second annual Citi Pond Winter Film Festival.

Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park’s Upper Terrace.

Picnics welcome, or stop by extended season of The Holiday Shops for hot chocolate and cider, popcorn, and other snacks.

For a cozy and indoor option, take advantage of the views at rinkside restaurant Celsius. Dinner and snacks are available along with hot chocolate and signature cocktails. The movie is Free but skate rentals are not.

About Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp stars with Winona Ryder in the absolutely perfect and magical Tim Burton fairy tale. (1990, Fox, 105 min)

When:Monday August 22, 2011
Time:8pm
Where:Bryant Park lawn
6th Avenue at 41st Street
212-768-4242
Cost:Free

Don’t miss this week’s installment of the  HBO Bryant Park Summer Film at Bryant Park. Tonight’s feature will be Airplane. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).

• Dirty Harry

• The Lawn

Presented by Bank of America

Clint Eastwood is San Francisco Police Inspector Harry Callahan, who has little regard for rules but always gets results. On the hunt for a maniacal serial sniper, he uses his trademark intimidation and .44 Magnum handgun. Feeling lucky? (1971) 102 min (Warner)

When:Monday August 1, 2011
Time:8pm
Where:Bryant Park lawn
6th Avenue at 41st Street
212-768-4242
Cost:Free

Don’t miss this week’s installment of the  HBO Bryant Park Summer Film at Bryant Park. Tonight’s feature will be Cool Hand Luke. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).

• Cool Hand Luke

• The Lawn

Presented by Bank of America

Paul Newman plays Luke, who is serving time on a chain gang and refuses to buckle under authority. George Kennedy provides Oscar-winning support, and Strother Martin is the sadistic guard who utters the immortal line “What we’ve got here…is a failure to communicate.” (1967) 126 min (Warner)

When:Thursday July 28, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where:Bryant Park Lawn
1065 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
(212) 768-4242
Cost:Free

Broadway in Bryant Park presented by 106.7 Lite FM is back! Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits including the casts of including casts from Anything Goes, The Phantom of the Opera, The Fantasticks, Hair, and Traces. Hosted by Christine Nagy.

When:Wednesday July 27, 2011
Time:1:30 PM
Where:Bryant Park
Cost:Free w. Tix

1Iota.com is looking for 1000 fans to be a part of the Madden NFL 12 Pigskin Pro-Am. The NFL and EA have teamed up to create a unique and exciting program to celebrate EA’s release of NFL Madden 12. The Event will feature 2 teams of 10 participants playing a modified flag football game on a special field in Bryant Park, New York City. Each team will consist of 5 NFL alumni and 5 celebrities.

The Event will run similar to a typical NFL game with a pregame, 4 quarters and a halftime show. There will be unique twists to the game with special scoring opportunities. The event will be taped and is scheduled to air on NBC on August 27th at 7:00 pm est.

Here are some of the FAMERS and GAMERS:

Dan Marino
Jerry Rice
Tim Brown
Ronnie Lott
Deion Sanders
Barry Sanders
Herschel Walker
Michael Strahan
John Randle

NY Jets Flight Crew

(**All talent subject to change**)

*400 LUCKY FANS WILL BE GIVEN A COUPON TO REDEEM A FREE COPY OF THE MADDEN 12 NFL GAME UPON EXITING THE EVENT!

When:Thursday July 21, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where:Bryant Park Lawn
1065 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
(212) 768-4242
Cost:Free

Broadway in Bryant Park presented by 106.7 Lite FM is back! Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits including the casts of including casts from The Addams Family, Billy Elliot, Memphis, Rain, and Rock of Ages. Hosted by Helen Little.

When:Monday July 11, 2011
Time:8pm
Where:Bryant Park lawn
6th Avenue at 41st Street
212-768-4242
Cost:Free

Don’t miss this week’s installment of the  HBO Bryant Park Summer Film at Bryant Park. Tonight’s feature will be the Marilyn Monroe classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).

• Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

• The Lawn

Presented by Bank of America

Bombshell Marilyn Monroe is gold digging (Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend) and gorgeous Jane Russell is looking for love (Anyone Here For Love?) on a ship to Paris in Howard Hawks’ sparkling, witty, and colorful musical comedy. (1953) 91 min (Fox)