This weekend: Be a tourist in your own city.
New York Philharmonic
Enjoy a concert on Governors Island’s historic Parade Grounds. Seating is picnic style, so bring blankets and chairs.
When: Sat. 7/5, 6:30pm (free ferries run from 3:30pm to 6:30pm); All ages; Free.
Where: Depart from Slip 6 and Slip 7, Battery Maritime Building, govisland.com.
Yak Packers
Every Thursday this summer, kids can produce their own interpretations of Himalayan artwork and listen to native music.
When: Thurs. 7/3, 10am-12pm; Ages 2-5; $5 (register in advance).
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th St., 212-620-5000, rmanyc.org.
International African Arts Festival
Celebrate African arts and heritage through music, dance, spoken word and crafts.
When: Sun. 7/6, 10am-9pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Commodore Barry Park, Navy St. bet. Flushing & Park Ave., Brooklyn, 718-638-6700.
Manhattan Island Marathon Swim
Cheer on swimmers as they follow the 28.5-mile route around Manhattan, up the East River and down the Hudson.
When: Sat. 7/5, 9:15am; All ages; Free.
Where: Starts and ends at Battery Park South Cove, nycswim.org.