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9/11 Anniversary event today: Broadway show tunes concert in Times Square

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Today, Broadway theater commemorates the Tenth Anniversary of September 11 with a FREE concert by Broadway show performers in Times Square.  The special performance of New York, New York replaces New York City’s  annual Broadway on Broadway concert.   Probably the most famous version of the iconic song, originally composed by Kander [...]

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See UFC mixed martial arts bouts free in Times Square

If you are fan of  mixed martial arts and ultimate fighting,  you should be in Times Square on Saturday, August 27th,  for a FREE screening of UFC 134′s bouts, being simulcast live on the jumbotron on the side of the Doubletree Hotel.   Best viewing spot is on the red steps on the east side [...]

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Legendary Copacabana re-opens in Times Square

The legendary Copacabana has re-opened in equally legendary Times Square, in a sparkling new four-floor space with plenty of room for live music, the world famous Copa Dancers to watch, and a huge dance floor for the rest of us, plus a gourmet restaurant and a skylight lounge overlooking the dancing lights of Times [...]

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Solstice celebrations in Times Square and Long Island City today

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and celebrated around the world with various outdoor festivals.  Here are two FREE ways to enjoy the summer solstice in New York City on Tuesday, June 20th—

Times Square Yogathon — Join three thousand of your closest friends for what may be the world’s [...]

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NYC street fairs and festivals this weekend

So much to do in NYC this weekend, with so many FREE street fairs, festivals and other fun for the entire family.  Street fairs are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Saturday –

Coney Island Mermaid Parade — Mermaids, mermen, floats, outrageous costumes and lots of good cheer on Stilwell Avenue and [...]

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Watch the Tony Awards on the jumbotron in Times Square

The Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway theater, and on Sunday, June 12th, you can watch the annual Tony Awards right in the the center of the Broadway theater complex, on the jumbotrons in Times Square.  In addition to seeing a FREE live simulcast of the show, fans in Times Square also will [...]

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Taste of Times Square: city’s best midtown restaurants serve samples

Taste of Times Square is Monday, June 6th

 

posted by Evelyn Kanter

Monday, June 6th — Nibble your way around the world at the Crossroads of the World.  The annual Taste of Times Square is one of New York City’s most mouth-watering outdoor food festivals.  [...]

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Restaurant and Broadway theater discounts for U. S. Military for NYC Fleet Week 2011

Discounts for US Military during NYC Fleet Week 2011

posted by Evelyn Kanter

Occurring nearly every year since 1984, NYC Fleet Week celebrates the Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen of the uniformed U. S. sea services with events throughout the city and nearby suburbs that include demonstrations of air and rescue techniques and [...]

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NYC Fleet Week 2011 includes public tours of USS New York and USS Iwo Jima

NYC Fleet Week 2011 welcomes US Navy and Coast Guard ships which the public can tour

posted by Evelyn Kanter

NYC Fleet Week 2011 is May 26th to June 1st, with a daily calendar of concerts by military bands, public tours of U. S Navy and U. S. Coast Guard vessels [...]

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Discount deals for popular NYC hotels around Times Square

Get 15% discount off best rate at NYC hotels in Times Square

posted by Evelyn Kanter

The NYC summer tourist season gets into full gear with the Memorial Day weekend, and goes into high gear with the July Fourth weekend, when budget and affordable hotel rooms get scarce.  Several top [...]

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NYC weekend planner for street fairs and festivals

There are so many street fairs and festivals in NYC this weekend that there is no way you can participate in all of them.  Tough choices, but choose we must.  Here’s the list of what to do and where to go this weekend –

Events both Saturday and Sunday –

The New York Public [...]

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Free movie screenings celebrate Tony nominated Broadway shows

Go behind the scenes of Broadway shows with the first-ever Tony Award Documentary Film Series, which showcases documentaries about Tony-eligible Broadway musicals.   The three week film series is part of the 2011 Tony Awards Showcase at the Times Square Visitor Center and Mini-Museum, which also includes costumes, posters, video footage and more from [...]

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