The [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Black Eyed Peas[/lastfm] are doing a free concert in Central Park tonight with a TON of stars including Taylor Swift, Natasha Bedingfield and many, many more!  It tops our list of What’s Fresh Around Town for today!

1. Black Eyed Peas in Central Park!

The [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Black Eyed Peas[/lastfm] are playing a free (but ticketed) concert at Central Park’s Great Lawn with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Natasha Bedingfield[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]MC Hammer[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Debbie Harry[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]LL Cool J[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Carole King[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Taylor Swift[/lastfm], Zach Braff, Whoopi Goldberg and Jimmy Smits!  That’s at 7:30!

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UPDATE!

The gates were scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m., but because of the threat of lightning, the gates will now open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:30, per the NYPD.

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2. Zarkana from Cirque du Soleil Opens!

Zarkana from Cirque du Soleil begins performances exclusively at Radio City Music Hall.  But don’t worry, it runs through October 8th!

Buy tickets now >

3. Free Entry to the Staten Island Children’s Museum!

Free admission at the The Staten Island Children’s Museum today on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center.  That’s from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check it out >

4.  The 3rd annual Slice Out Hunger Benefit Means $1 Pizza!

The 3rd annual Slice Out Hunger benefit for City Harvest is tonight.  Expect $1 pizza slices from Lombardi’s, Difara, Grimaldi’s, Two Boots, Artichoke and other pizza places.  That’s at Amity Hall tonight at 6:30.

Get your slice on >

5. Yankees v. Red Sox!

And in sports, the Yankees are playing the Red Sox at 7:05 p.m.  And the 11th annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.  That starts at 9am today and runs through Sunday.

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And remember to check out fresh1027.com every single weekday for What’s Fresh Around Town!