Spend August Around Lincoln Square

August is a popular time of the year to travel, but why not spend a staycation in Lincoln Square? In the neighborhood, there are plenty of activities and promotions that will make you feel like you can treat yourself like you're on holiday!

 

At Film at Lincoln Center, there are still a few more free double feature weekly screenings left to celebrate their 50 year anniversary on Thursdays through September 11. Click here to see the line-up and beat the heat of August inside of the Walter Reade Theater for some fun Thursday nights. Also, in remembrance of Toni Morrison, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am will return to Film at Lincoln Center this Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 at 12-noon. Don't miss your chance to see this artful and intimate documentary about Morrison’s life and work. Click here for tickets. 

 

Want to treat yourself with a special dining experience? There's still about a week left of Restaurant Week, going through Friday, August 16. Click here to see participating Lincoln Square restaurants and make a reservation ASAP. Also, for some after work drinks, head to Center Bar (The Shops, fourth floor) is offering tiki-inspired cocktails throughout the month, complete with cocktail umbrellas, pupu platters, and just enough rum to transport you from Columbus Circle to the tropics.

 

Shops around the district are continuing to offer markdowns for the end of the summer. Save up to 80% on select styles for men, women, and kids from Zara (1963 Broadway) while supplies last. Brooks Brothers (1934 Broadway) is still having their Summer Clearance event, so stop there for up to 50% on spring and summer styles for a limited time only. Plus, until August 18, shop Century 21’s (1972 Broadway) Semi Annual Clearance Event for up to 40% off already-discounted items. Gap (1988 Broadway) has begun it’s back-to-school sale with 50% off all kids’ and baby styles, as well as an extra 50% off all women’s and men’s markdowns. In need of some new electronics? Shop Best Buy’s (1880 Broadway) Outlet Sale Event for up to 40% off on clearance and open-box products, ending August 10. And what about changing up your living space? At West Elm (1870 Broadway), get up to 40% off sofas, sectionals, chairs, and coffee and side tables, as well as up to 50% off outdoor furniture and décor and up to 30% off rugs. Additionally, get up to 40% off living room staples at Pottery Barn (1965 Broadway) while supply lasts.  

Many stores at The Shops at Columbus Circle are offering specials and promotions for the month. Check out the following stores: Eileen Fisher, Sephora, Monica Rich Kosann, Papyrus, Swarovski, and The Art of Shaving. Click here to read The Shops' newsletter about these promotions. 

 

August is a busy month for classes at Williams-Sonoma on the ground floor. Learn how to make cheesecake in an Instant Pot or brush up on your knife skills, and more! Click here to view the August events. 

 

Plus, don't miss the final three concerts as part of the Lincoln Square BID's Free Lunchtime Concert Series! Click here to find out who will be performing in Richard Tucker Park on Wednesdays at 12-noon through August 28. 

 

Enjoy an August staycation in Lincoln Square!