The Lincoln Center in Manhattan hosts the “Met Opera’s Summer HD Festival” each year as summer draws to a close, offering a series of free outdoor performances. This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to experience iconic works from the Metropolitan Opera, as well as Emmy-winning productions. The festival kicks off this Friday, August 23, at 8 PM and runs until September 2, with each performance lasting approximately two to three hours. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York. For more performance details, visit https://reurl.cc/dyeXvz.
In celebration of National Waffle Day on August 24, the famous waffle brand Eggo is hosting a pop-up event in Manhattan’s SoHo district. Attendees will get to sample the company’s new product, Eggo Coffee, featuring flavors like blueberry, chocolate chip, cinnamon, maple, and vanilla, available as both iced and hot drinks. In addition, guests can enjoy Eggo’s Belgian-style street waffles and have a chance to win giveaways and merchandise to take home. This pop-up runs from now until August 25, open from 8 AM to 3 PM, located at 188 Lafayette St, New York. For more information, visit tworiversdirect.com.
On August 24, the Chinese American Cultural Association and the NY Dreamy Yue Opera Troupe will present “An Afternoon of Chinese Theater” in Flushing. This performance commemorates the 118th anniversary of Yue Opera and the 105th birthday of renowned Chinese Yue Opera artist Yin Guifang. Attendees will enjoy classic pieces and learn about the journey and growth of Yue Opera practitioners within their cultural tradition. The event starts at 1 PM, and no tickets are necessary as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis at the Flushing Town Hall, located at 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing.
Brooklyn’s South Slope Derby returns for its 17th year on August 24, showcasing the creativity and innovation of local youth through a soapbox car race. In the week leading up to the event, children collaborate with artists and counselors to explore car design and engineering skills, using recycled materials to build their soapbox cars. The community is invited to cheer on these young competitors. The event will take place from 12 PM to 3 PM at the intersection of 5th and 6th Avenues on 17th Street in Brooklyn.
