Celebrate the Summer Solstice with these Events around NYC πŸŒ…

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Summer Solstice: Free Lunch In The Park With Meal Pal

Friday, June 21 at 12:00pm β€” Madison Square Park Flatiron / Madison Square β€” Meal Pal Food Truck 5th Ave. & 25th St., New York, NY 10010

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Summer Solstice: Free Lunch in the Park with MealPal


Solstice Saturday

Saturday, June 22 at 1:00pm β€” Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum Upper East Side β€” 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128

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CELEBRATE THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR! Celebrate Solstice Saturday with drop-in design activities in our Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden. These beginner activities are appropriate for ages 5 and over; no previous design experience is required. Held rain or shine. RADICAL DESIGNS FOR FRIENDS WHO SWOOP, SLITHER, AND HOP! What if cars were designed to be friendly to squirrels? What if glass buildings were designed to be safe for birds? Be a part of making radical designs that help our furry friends have their fair share of the outdoors. SUN SCOPEIt’s never safe to look directly at the sunβ€”but with a special sun scope, you can observe the fascinating, ever-changing star that warms us on summer days! Activity is weather permitting.


Summer Solstice Success Celebration

Thursday, June 20 at 4:30pm β€” Broadway Presbyterian Upper West Side β€” 601 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10025

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Care for the Homeless is holding its Fifth Annual β€œSummer Solstice Success Celebration” on June 21st at 4:30 p.m. The program will celebrate the health care, housing and advocacy successes of currently and formerly homeless New Yorkers, and it will feature live entertainment and a meal. Also, the winner of the Fifth Annual 'Stories of Success' contest will read their winning essay. The contest is open to all New Yorkers who have experienced homelessness. You can submit your stories of health care and/or housing successes at policy@cfhnyc.org with your name and contact information. The program is free and open to the public. Special thanks to Broadway Community for sponsoring the event.


Summer Solstice Success Celebration

Thursday, June 20 at 4:30pm β€” Broadway Presbyterian Upper West Side β€” 601 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10025

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Care for the Homeless is holding its Sixth Annual β€œSummer Solstice Success Celebration” on June 20th at 4:30 p.m. The program will celebrate the health care, housing and advocacy successes of currently and formerly homeless New Yorkers, and it will feature live entertainment and a meal. Also, the winner of the Sixth Annual 'Stories of Success' contest will read their winning essay. The contest is open to all New Yorkers who have experienced homelessness. You can submit your stories of health care and/or housing successes at policy@cfhnyc.org with your name and contact information. The program is free and open to the public. Special thanks to Broadway Community for sponsoring the event.


Summer Solstice Soiree

Friday, June 21 at 6:30pm β€” Beach 102nd Street Rockaway Park β€” Beach 102nd Street, Queens, NY 11694

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Welcome Summer 2019 by celebrating the summer solstice with Bruk Out.


Summer Solstice Social

Thursday, June 20 at 6:00pm β€” The Gem Saloon Kips Bay / Murray Hill β€” 375 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016

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Networking and Cocktails at the Gem Saloon in Gramercy! **IN 2018, MEMBERS CLOSED $1.1M IN BUSINESS FROM OUR REFERRALS Want to grow your business? Grow your network? Generate new leads? BNI45NYC Social events are an amazing opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, independent contractors, business owners, decision makers and professionals from all industries. We are a networking group excited to meet and establish new prosperous, long-term business relationships. Space is limited! Please register to guarantee your admission. Hors d'oeuvre will be served for guests and a cash bar. FIRST DRINK IS FREE FOR ALL ATTORNEYS THAT PRE-REGISTER! Presented by BNI - Chapter 45. We hope to see you there!


Summer Solstice Retreat

Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am β€” Palisades Interstate Park (Alpine Boat Basin) β€” Alpine Approach Road, Alpine, Nj 07620

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Grounding hike with like-minded women, group meditation, nourishing food, ceremonial face painting ending with a soulful dance session


Summer Solstice At Ne Xa

Friday, June 21 at 5:00pm β€” 461 Columbus Ave Upper West Side β€” 461 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024

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Come experience the Summer Solstice event at NeXa Pilates with celebrity nutritioist Dr. Oz Garcia


Summer Solstice Sound Bath

Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm β€” Be Yoga and Dance Arrochar β€” 1270 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305

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Summer Solstice is the time to take note of what is out of alignment. What doesn't serve you. Experience an Energy Clearing and Alignment with an Amazing Sound Bath with Tibetan/Himalyan Singing Bowls, Gongs, chimes and other vibrational instruments. We'll harness the power of the summer solstice and begin to manifest a new part of yourself. Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) is a holistic healing modality that combines vibrations and sound to re-tune us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. This is also called Sound Healing and induces an effortless and immediate relaxed state, when the body is in a relaxed state healing can occur. Clients report effects ranging from meditative states (Alpha) to deep relaxation (Delta). Benefits reported: Reduces Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Lower Blood Pressure, Chakra Clearing and others. What to bring: Yoga mat, Optional: pillow, eyemask, blanket. Wear comfortable clothing. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in. Once session has started no one is allowed in as to not disturb the atmosphere.


Summer Solstice Gathering

Friday, June 21 at 7:00pm β€” 584 Van Buren St Bushwick and Williamsburg β€” Brooklyn, NY 11221

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The summer solstice is the most powerful day of the year. Join me and others as we gather to tap into it’s solar energy to power up our lives.


Solstice At Sasha's Penthouse

Friday, June 21 at 8:00pm β€” Secret Location Williamsburg β€” Secret Location, Secret Location, NY 11249

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Solstice @ Sasha's Penthouse


Summer Solstice Meditation With Gong

Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm β€” AWAKENING NY Greenpoint β€” 605 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Summer Solstice Meditation Sound Gong and Meditation Circle with Steven Prestianni & Anand Ashvattha Friday, June 21st, 7:30-9pm


Daybreaker NYC // Summer Solstice Sunrise

Friday, June 21 at 5:00am β€” Elsewhere East Williamsburg / Bushwick β€” 599 Johnson Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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Daybreaker NYC presents Summer Solstice SunriseIn partnership with Eventbrite On Friday, June 21st, meet us at the Elsewhere rooftop in Brooklyn where, in partnership with Eventbrite, we’ll rise with the sun in celebration of the summer solstice and longest day of the year. For this sunrise (5:25AM), we’re breaking records for our earliest party to date: Join us for our first ever 5AM sunrise soundbath meditation followed by 5:30AM yoga. Come dressed in all colors of the sun, yellows, oranges, reds & pinks. Daybreaker resident FDVM is on the decks, Elliott LaRue on the mic, and we’re featuring a host of NYC and Brooklyn local Eventbrite Creators for delicious treats, amazing performances, crafts and arts unlike anything we’ve hosted before.Featured Eventbrite creators:- Viva Body Roll from Haus of Sweat- Astrologist Rebecca Fey- Vocal Immersion Meditation Guide Luna Maye - Crafting Station with CraftJam+ more to come! See you at sunrise. --- THE LINEUP + Featuring FDVM + Emcee Elliott La Rue+ Sunrise Meditation by Luna Maye + Yoga by Melini Jesudason: 5:00 - 6:30am+ Dance Experience: 6:30 - 8:30am + Free kombucha, breakfast bites by Manitoba Harvest + more (while they last!)+ Live Performances & Special Surprises --- In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Pride, our charity partner for this month is Stonewall Foundation.


Reneu Energy's Summer Solstice Party

Thursday, June 20 at 6:00pm β€” Hudson Hall β€” 364 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, Nj 07302

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We are having our Summer Solstice Party on Thursday, June 20th from 6pm to 10pm at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ.


Soul Sister Social Summer Solstice

Friday, June 21 at 6:30pm β€” Socrates Sculpture Park Astoria β€” 32 01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106

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Join Soul Sister Social for The Summer Solstice its the longest and most light-filled day of the year, and one of our favorite occasions to celebrate in sisterhood. Come meet up and be social at the beautiful Astoria,Queens Park. Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106 (718) 956-1819 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gy8uQUdYoeMLwPNAA We will be gathering picnic style! Bring snacks. This is our first social gathering since creating our sister circles , there will be no circle just time to socialize and enjoy the free activities and exhibitions the park has to offer that day. You will be emailed the contact info to locate us the day of the festival.


Summer Solstice Concert With Ginetta's Vendetta!

Friday, June 21 at 10:00pm β€” Saint John's In the Village Church West Village β€” 218 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014

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This triple-threat female powerhouse plays, pocket trumpet, sings & composes while leading her much acclaimed combo: Ginetta's Vendetta (c.) around the world. This one time appearance in the intimate garden setting will present a rare opportunity to meet & greet Ginetta, in person, as she signs any one of her 4 CD's! (3 of which were on the Grammy Ballots!!) B.Y.O.B. and enjoy the longest night of the year with world class jazz & pop!! Seating is very limited so be sure to purchase tickets early!!


Cacao And RapΓ© Ceremony For The Summer Solstice

Friday, June 21 at 5:30pm β€” Reset NYC Soho β€” 181 Mott Street #2, New York, NY 10012

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For centuries, cacao and rapΓ© ceremonies have been used for healing and personal growth. Join us for a very special plant medicine ceremony


Summer Solstice Sound Meditation With Malbert

Friday, June 21 at 8:30pm β€” β€” The Yoga Room 4/F Studio

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Elevating our spiritual consciousness through a sound journey with gong and singing bowls. Taking advantage of the abundance of light on the longest day of the year, with the powerful sound vibration from gong and singing bowls to help us release what no longer serves us emotionally, physically and energetically. Creating space in our mind-body and let the sound takes you on an inner journey of self-exploration and discovery. This workshop includes sound immersion and gratitude meditation. This is also a great opportunity to experience a deep state of relaxation, balanced chakra energy, improved circulation and sleep quality. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Date: June 21, 2019 (Friday) Time: 8:30-9:30pm Venue: The Yoga Room 4/F Studio Price: $250 Learn More: https://yogaroomhk.com/event/summer-solstice-sound-meditation-with-malbert/ Please drop us an email at info@yogaroomhk.com or call 2544-8398 for details. Booking can also be made directly through our office, please contact us. T&C:Please note that once paid, no refund will be offered on trainings and workshops.


Paul Winter's Summer Solstice Celebration

Saturday, June 22 at 3:30am β€” The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Upper West Side β€” 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

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Paul Winter's 24th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration


Sacred Connections: Women Summer Solstice Circle

Saturday, June 22 at 1:30pm β€” Manhattan Plaza Health Club Midtown β€” 482 West 43rd Street 1st Fl Conference Room, New York, NY 10036

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Beautiful sisters, Join us in this celebration of Summer Solstice! In many ancient spiritual teachings Summer Solstice symbolizes the ascension to the Great Father Spirit, a powerful masculine presence of the Sun. Therefore, in this circle, we will honor both masculine and feminine polarities within each of us as we explore how they manifest in our physical, emotional, and spiritual realities. Sacred Connections women circles are all about connecting to the true essence of who we are, creating harmony within self, with others and the world, honoring ourselves as divine beings, accepting all parts of us, and healing in a space where our vulnerable hearts feel safe to be, where we come together to empower and nourish each other. Here is what participants are saying: "The Women’s Circle event was such a wonderful experience. Irina has such a vibrant energy that by the end of the circle I felt recharged, renewed and energized in my soul. Thank you for everything you do for women to show them who they really are and what they can do with their POWER that they carry within". Enki O. "I had a personal great experience developing my mind, body & soul during a group session. What a beautiful expression of women!" Tara S. β€œI felt like I left my pain there. As if a weight has been lifted.” Paula M. What to expect: Practices and rituals in the traditions of Taoism and Sacred Feminine that include self empowerment, sensory exploration, relaxation, guided meditation, connectedness with self and others, mindful breathing, emotional release, aromatherapy, and intuitive movement. Together we create light and inspire others to awaken to their true essence. Let it shine! Admission: Early Bird: $35 (valid until June 16th) Regular Admission: $45 Facilitators: Irina Devi, Love & Relationships Coach, Feminine Embodiment Teacher, GROOVE Facilitator, Holistic Aromatherapist Paulina Podbiello, Mindset Coach

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