Ladies, (and gents) get yourselves ready for fleet week this year May 23-30! Besides all the cute sailors running around NYC, fleet week includes military demonstrations, and public visitation to many of the ships participating. For information on the events going on that week, visit the official website.
It's back! The 39th Annual 9th Avenue International Food Festival on May 19th and 20th from 12pm-5pm on 9th Avenue between 42nd and 57th Streets. Try foods from different countries and also check out some of the unique arts and crafts for sale. If you have kids, you'll want to stop by the children's pavilion between 53rd and 54th Streets for some games and other fun activities. For more information, visit the official website.
This year the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic will take place at Liberty State Park on June 2.Tickets are $25 and include round trip ferry transportation from Manhattan or shuttle service from the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. So why not spend a day outside sipping champagne and enjoying different food offerings while watching an exciting game of polo?!
The Hudson River Park Trust has announced their free movies this summer. Wednesdays will be movies more suited for the older and adult crowd, like Bridesmaids and Crazy, Stupid Love, while Friday nights will feature movies for children, like Kung Fu Panda 2 and Puss in Boots. Movies start around 8:30pm on Wednesdays at the Pier 63 lawn and on Fridays at the Pier 46 Lawn. Popcorn will be provided for free. So, if you're here in July and August, you don't want to miss out on this!
The free outdoor Toyota Summer Concert Series will begin on May 18 with Usher. The concerts are on Fridays and free and open to the public. They take place outside NBC studio at 49th and Rockefeller Center. Other artists scheduled to perform are Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Flo Rida, and more! For more information and a complete list of performances, visit the official website.
Spa Week officially ended Sunday, but more than 50 NYC spas are extending it, many until the end of April. So if you thought it was too late to get your $50 spa treatment, you still have plenty of time. Remember, especially in NYC, it's hard to find deals like this normally. Enjoy!
If you're interested in seeing some great films, then you should check out the Tribeca Film Festival, happening from April 18-29. Tickets are available to the public now, starting at $8 for weekday matinee screenings, $16 for evening and weekend screenings, and $25 for Tribeca Talk Events. For more information on the films and to buy your tickets, visit the official website.
You've seen bus tours of New York City, but have you ever considered touring by bicycle? It's a great way to see the city on a gorgeous day, and burn calories! Central Park Bike Tours offers five different tours for your to take, and the price includes the bike rental. The basic New York City tour is $65 per person and includes stops at Times Square, Union Square, Ground Zero, and more. Just make sure you're physically fit enough to do this, as the tour covers a lot of ground.
Tomorrow from 7:30am-9am, head over to the East Pinetum in Central Park with your dog. It's free and includes bagels, coffee, and dog treats. Your favorite four-legged woofer can also enjoy some unleashed playtime with the other dogs. It's a great way for you and your dog to make new friends!
If you like cars then you might want to get ready for the New York International Auto Show. It's taking place this year from April 6 to April 15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, located at 11th avenue between 34th & 40th Streets. A general admission ticket that allows 1 day access is only $15 and you can buy them online now!
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