Union Square is one of the most popular places in New York City to view freelance artists, and it’s a great treat when you first really get settled into the city.
You’ll see everything from freelance artists that might draw caricatures of you and your family for cheap as a great souvenir to say that you were actually in one of the busiest sections of NYC. Also, you’ll get a lot of interesting entertainment that you might not see in your own home.
There’s a style called bone breaking that comes from Brooklyn, where the illusion is literally flexing and twisting your joints in a manner that almost looks like the person can dislocate his joints.
Also, there are great acrobatic shows that include b-boying (break dancing). NYC is a hot bed for break dancing as it is the origins. You’ll see a lot of b-boys put on shows right in Union Square with their daring acrobatic, creative, and highly entertaining shows. Sometimes, they’ll even battle with rival crews just to give you a show like you are watching a cult classic like Beat Street.
Union Square is a really cultural and great place to start your journey in NYC!Can’t get enough? There’s more: Slut Walk 2011 -Union Square