The three things you need to know today in New York: Tue July 18

1. It’s the first night of the Ballet Festival at Joyce Theatre. For the next two weeks, see contemporary ballet performances from stunning dancers.

2. Oscar Isaac is now starring in Hamlet at the Public Theater. See the Star Wars actor in the nearly four-hour play through September 3.

3. This summer, you can order beer ice cream from Tipsy Scoop at Lantern Hall in Brooklyn. Try flavors like honey-lemon sorbet infused with pilsner.

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