This Friday is July 4th and many New Yorkers have already headed out of town for a long holiday weekend. Meanwhile, plenty of tourists are on their way into New York City to check out the famous Macy's July 4th fireworks.

If you're spending July 4th in Manhattan, we've got your guide to where to see the Macy's July 4th fireworks from on the island or across the river.

As part of the July 4th fireworks extravaganza, the River to River festival is a hosting a Sonic Youth/The Feelies concert in Battery Park on July 4th at 3:30PM. A limited number of tickets will still be available on the morning of the show. Tickets will be available two per person on a first-come, first served basis starting at 9:00AM in Battery Park directly across from the main entrance to Castle Clinton.

After the fireworks have faded, there will still be plenty to do in New York City during July 4th weekend:

• July NYC Event Listings



• July NYC Street Fair Listings

Check out Paul Newman in his prime in the 1963 Western Hud at tonight's Bryant Park film screening.

BYOP (popcorn) for a little cinema al fresco in the park. This year, 'wichcraft is even offering lawnside dinner service.

Films start at sunset, but the lawn opens at 5:00 PM for picnickers. Get there early for a spot with a good view.

See the full schedule of films in Bryant Park this summer

Here are our top event picks for the weekend of June 27-29, 2008:

• Summer in Little Italy Festival -- Wander the streets of Little Italy this weekend. Every weekend this summer, cars are banned and Little Italy's best eateries offer special treats for passersby.



• The New York City Waterfalls -- Get a look at New York's latest grand-scale public art project and admire the art of falling water.



• NYC Street Fairs and Festivals -- The Gay Pride March (see below for details) isn't the only street party in town this weekend. Check out other street fairs and festivals around town.



• New York Asian Film Festival -- Don't miss the newest, coolest, and most entertaining films from the hottest Asian filmmakers.



• Figment 2008 -- Dress up as your favorite alter ego and let your creativity flow this weekend at the free Figment festival on Governors Island. Figment is a family-friendly festival devoted to celebrating individuality. Enjoy edgy art projects, unique performances, games for grown-ups, and much more.



• New York Book Festival -- Who says bookworms don't play outside? Join thousands of other book-loving New Yorkers for New York Book Festival in Central Park on Saturday, June 28th.



• NYC Pride March -- Take your pride to the streets on Sunday for the annual LGBT Pride March. And don't miss the Pride Rally and other parties this weekend as NYC Pride Week 2008 comes to a close.



• The New York City Spelling Bee -- Think you've got champion spelling skills? Prove it at this spelling bee for grown-ups at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. The $10 cover charge gets you free popcorn and benefits Housing Works programs for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.

Don't miss your chance to see waterfalls in the East River. Today is opening day of the much-anticipated New York City Waterfalls public art project by Olafur Eliasson.

Keep an eye out for four 90- to 120-foot waterfalls located at sites along the New York city shoreline (and they'll be lit up at night, of course, in true New York City style).

Learn more about The New York City Waterfalls and the best ways to view them from the shore and the water.

Image courtesy of the Public Art Fund /© Olafur Eliasson, 2008