Time to kick off summer with freebies, people! Check out fun stuff to do without spending any cash: Memorial Day Concert at St. John the Divine. Celebrate with the New York Philharmonic in this beautiful cathedral on Amsterdam and 112th …
What’s better than viewing a great film? Watching it outdoors on a beautiful, balmy evening, of course. Summer in the city is filled with crazy outdoor viewing opportunities. Here are a few: Rooftop Films: This is a non-profit whose “mission …
Not sure if all this is absolutely true–read it on the Internets, after all–but here we go: Those chess players that inhabit the southwest corner of Washington Square have been there a very long time. Apparently, enthusiasts of the game …
It’s Wildflower Week in New York City. (Who knew?) Apparently, it runs through the 19th and there are over 30 events highlighting the beauties throughout all five boroughs. To celebrate, here’s a lovely poem, “The Wild Flower’s Song,” penned by …
What: The World Science Festival, in which dozens of events are scheduled throughout the city celebrating science in its many forms. When: May 29th to June 2nd Where: At various venues throughout the city, like the American Museum of Natural …
It’s 5:30 p.m., 74 degrees outside and the weekend is upon us. The late George Jones wrote a song about an evening like this: “It’s Finally Friday.” I’ve got a hundred dollars smoking in my billfold I know I ought …
If your mom is more Clair Huxtable than Joan Crawford, you’ll probably want to toast her kindness with a giant bottle of champagne this weekend. Throw in a gut-busting meal on top of those cocktails and the woman who raised …
Summer is almost here and New York music lovers just can’t wait for Central Park Summerstage concerts to begin! Here are a few quick facts: Concerts are generally free (except for a few benefit ones), so seating is on a …
Cinco de Mayo…a day for Mexican folks to display their ethnic pride and for people of all cultures to indulge in mariachi music, mouth-watering Mexican food and strong, tasty margaritas. As legend would have it, the margarita was invented in …
The 139th Kentucky Derby is on Saturday and believe it or not, you can celebrate here in NYC in style. Seriously, don’t you just want to wear a flowered dress and a fancy hat or a seersucker suit and swill …