Portside New York is a maritime hub and cultural space whose centerpiece is the historic coastal tanker Mary Whalen. Portside is based this summer on pier 11 in the Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn.
On Saturday, July 3rd, Portside is hosting the Big Blue BQ from 6:30 -8 PM. Expect good food, good music and good company as well as Peter Waldman, the Balloon Meister; Jack Putnam of South Street Seaport channelling Herman Melville; a live auction; kids wading pool, games, chalk, bubbles and balls. Music will be provided by Smitty with more bands to be announced. Tickets are now $35 for adults and $10 for kids.
To learn more and buy tickets – Big PortSide BlueBQ
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