La Boule New Yorkaise Pétanque Tournament

Not talented enough to play chess or Ping-Pong in public? Up your hipster cred and participate in the French sport of pétanque instead. Free lessons are available every day, culminating in a doubles tournament. Organized by La Boule New Yorkaise, the competition offers experts and newcomers alike the opportunity to test their skills along the gravel paths of Bryant Park. Registration is available through Oct 10.