The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, July 8
Tonight in New York City: Celebrate IHOP's 56th birthday with 56 cent short stacks, meet actor Andy Serkis, or listen to Tony Vega perform live. By Carly Petrone.
IHOP's 56th Birthday
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In honor of IHOP's 56th birthday, the beloved pancake institution is offering short stacks of buttermilk pancakes for just 56 cents! Make sure to check if your local restaurant is participating by clicking here. Let's just hope they don't make us blow out 56 candles first. Deal valid until 7 p.m.
Meet the Actor: Andy Serkis, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
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Find out what it's like to play the leader of a growing nation of genetically evolved apes tonight at the Apple Store in Soho. Actor Andy Serkis from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will be there to talk about his new film and what it's like to reprise his role as Caesar. This time, they must battle the human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. Learn more tonight starting at 6 p.m. Reserve your spot here.
A Brony Tale
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When you think of the fans of My Little Pony, you probably think of kids, right? Think again. Tonight, watch a screening of the documentary A Brony Tale, and you'll see why middle-aged men (the Bronies) are becoming obsessed with the show. The film will give you an inside look into the incredible niche world of these men, but also an intimate look into the courage it takes to just be yourself…even if that means liking a little girls' cartoon. Screening begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $12.50.
SASS Presents: Our Internet, Ourselves
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It's hard to imagine a time when we didn't use computers. Believe it or not, it wasn't all that long ago. Tonight, The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies will be discussing everything computers, from the Interweb to GIFs. Learn about when computers became personal as well as why fan fiction communities thrive online. Nerd out while enjoying a beer or two. Event starts at 7 p.m.
Tony Vega
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Come hear singer Tony Vega perform live at St. Mary's Park in the Bronx. The internationally known salsa singer and bandleader was born in Puerto Rico and rose to fame in the 1980s, first as a drummer and then as a singer. With 17 albums recorded (4 with his own band and record company RMM) and a Grammy nomination under his belt, it's time to see him perform on stage again. Concert is free and starts at 6 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
