Gothamist Summer Guide: 20 Things To Do In August

<br/><br/>How is it August already? So far this summer we've seen a <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/25/east_villages_extra_place_gets_two.php#photo-1">bevy</a> of <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/18/flatiron_restaurant_prandial_brings.php#photo-1">new</a> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/24/brooklyn_beach_shack_brings_burgers.php#photo-1">restaurant</a> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/24/brooklyn_beach_shack_brings_burgers.php#photo-1">openings</a>—including some with <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/23/2300_hot_dog_is_absurd_real.php">very</a> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/22/is_18_for_carrot_entree_too_expensi.php">pricey dishes</a>—and at least one <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/12/photos_last_manhattanhenge_of_2012.php#photo-1">successful Manhattanhenge</a>. July treated us to record heat, which had us scrambling to <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/19/we_got_our_first_air_conditioned_su.php">stay cool</a> and reminded us of the <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/07/19/filtered_tap_water_cafe_molecule_no.php#photo-1">importance of hydration</a>. So what does August have in store? Click through for our picks on how to enjoy the final days of summer before it's back to school!