8 Great Summer Dates

by cherry-eyed (writer), LIC, June 05, 2011

Disclaimer; The ideas presented below will not guarantee a fantastic date, but they come close.

1. Stroll the Highline. New urban oasis on an obsolete elevated railway on the westside. 2nd section opens this week on June 8th.

2. Visit MoMA; World class museum where you can impress your date with your infinite wisdom of Picasso's eating habits. Hours extend to 8 on Fridays, and 8:45 on Thursdays in July and August.

3. Kayak the Hudson or East River. Maybe not for a 1st date (unless you decide your date is a jerk in the first few minutes, and you want to take the chance on seeing them tip into the murky East River after a barge comes by) but brilliant for those who are outdoor-inclined.

4. Bronx or BrooklynBotanical Gardens. The biodomes of Brooklyn Botanical are great for making out in relative secrecy.

5. Go to an Improv Show; They're short, cheap, serve beer, and often quite funny. UCB Theater and Magnet Theater are personal favorites.

6. Movie on the lawn of Bryant Park; HBO Summer Film Festival. Bring wine and cups (and don't forget [as I did] a bottle-opener :)

7. Play Ping-Pong (or pool); Chuck some wood while listening to live jazz at Fat Cat.

8. PS1/5 Pointzin Long Island City. Graffiti and modern art across the street from one another. Saturday Warm-Up parties start July 4th weekend.