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Around Town - July 4 Block Party, Tulum Hideaway, Boop! Farewell and Drone Shows
June 26, 2025, 3:18.12 pm ET

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Photo: Brooklyn Block Party

Brooklyn Block Party
NYC’s biggest July 4th block party returns to Greenpoint with Project 91 taking over Skyline Drive-In (1 Noble St) from 3–10 PM. Expect waterfront views, prime East River fireworks, and DJ sets from Bakermat, Chromeo, and Shallou. Gotham Burger Social Club will serve their famous Smash burgers alongside hot dogs, beers, and soft-serve from local food vendors. Tickets start at $30.


Photo: TABÚ

TABÚ's Backyard BBQ
Celebrate under the stars at TABÚ (10 Hope St, Williamsburg), the Tulum-inspired hideaway hosting an elevated July 4th feast. Enjoy smoked tacos, grilled corn, and seasonal dishes paired with tequila-forward cocktails in a lush outdoor setting featuring a waterfall and open-air patio. It's a full sensory escape without leaving Brooklyn.


Photo: Casanara

Casanara's Red, White & Blue Weekend
Casanara (983 Fulton St, Clinton Hill) is throwing a weekend-long party with nightly DJ sets (Thursday–Saturday, 9 PM–close) and a festive Blue Margarita made just for the occasion. Known for its ingredient-driven cocktails and stylish vibe, this neighborhood favorite is walk-in only—so come early and stay late.


Photo: The Lookup

The Lookup Rooftop
The Lookup Rooftop (45 W 35th St), perched atop the Kixby Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, offers food, drinks, and prime Empire State Building views for rooftop season and Fourth of July celebrations. Created by the team behind Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, the menu features summer-ready bites like Hamptons lobster roll, Vietnamese skirt steak salad, truffle grilled cheese, and rosé shrimp cocktail. Sip on glitter-topped Golden Hour prosecco, zero-proof cocktails, and frozen drinks while soaking in the skyline.


Photo: Murphy Zimmerman

Boop! To Take Final Bow
After 25 previews and 112 performances, BOOP! The Musical will play its final Broadway show on Sunday, July 13. The eye-popping production—hailed as “the feel-good musical of the year” by Theatermania—earned three Drama Desk and three Outer Critics Circle Awards, including wins for breakout star Jasmine Amy Rogers and director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell. The show brought the iconic cartoon flapper to life in a whirlwind of razzle-dazzle, color, and heart. The original cast recording is now streaming, with a special edition vinyl on the way.


Photo: Bronx Night Market

Bronx Night Market’s Final Season
After eight years of community, culture, and incredible food, the Bronx Night Market is entering its final season. The beloved open-air festival at Fordham Plaza will run every last Saturday through October (June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25), with a lineup of fan-favorite eats, live performances, and neighborhood pride. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the Bronx one last time—with flags waving, music blasting, and plates full.


Photo: New York Botanical Garden

Van Gogh Drone Show
Through October 26, the New York Botanical Garden invites visitors to experience Van Gogh’s Flowers in full bloom—literally. On select evenings, Starry Nights transforms the exhibition into a multisensory event, with live music, pop-up performances, and food and drinks available for purchase. The highlight? A 10-minute Van Gogh-inspired drone show lighting up the Bronx sky—NYC’s first-ever drone display at a cultural institution—bringing the iconic Starry Night to dazzling life.

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