Highlights of This Weekend on Governors Island
Saturday, August 13: Rite of Summer (ROS) Classical Music Festival, 1 PM and 3 PM
The first ever classical/contemporary music festival to be held on Governors Island kicks off its inaugural season with a series of exhilarating, fun outdoor concerts on Colonel's Row. ROS is curated by Artistic Directors/NYC-based pianists Blair McMillen and Pam Goldberg. This second concert features the genre-bending rock/electronica-inspired string quartet ETHEL . For more information, visit www.riteofsummer.com .
Saturday, August 13: Bass Nectar Concert, 11:30 AM -- 11:30 PM
The Bassnectar team is thrilled to bring you the first ever BASS ISLAND adventure, part one in a spellbinding trilogy of music, art, and culture that will unfold on the beautiful South Island Field at Governors Island, New York City this summer. Line-up includes LUPE FIASCO, Z-TRIP, PREFUSE 73, VIRTUAL BOY, DAVE NADA and JORO BORO! Tickets are available at www.bassnectar.net
Saturday, August 13: NYC Volkswagen Traffic Jam, 10 AM -- 4 PM
A hundred vintage Volkswagens will be bumper-to-bumper at picturesque Picnic Point on Governors Island for a colorful car show and picnic that is open to all. Meet classic beetles, buses, Karmann Ghias, dune buggies, and other beloved VDubs circa 1954-1979 from NYC and beyond. "People's choice" wins this car show...and spectators attend free! For details, visit www.volkswagentrafficjam.com .
Sunday, August 14: Dharma Yoga for New York City Free Class with Sri Dharma Mittra, 10 AM - 4 PM
Stop by Colonels Row from 10 AM to 4 PM for a free class, lecture, kids classes and activities, and food. All you have to do is bring your own mat! Learn more
Saturday and Sunday, August 13 -- 14 : Civil War Weekend, 10 AM -- 4 PM
Honor the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War by joining the National Park Service and living historians who will provide family-friendly activities, historic weapons demonstrations, music and, other programs. Meet the Civil War soldiers and women of Governors Island from the summer of 1863. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/gois or call 212-825-3045 Wednesday - Sunday.