After being shut for more than a year, Broadway is springing back to life, with the return this fall of such favorites as The Lion King, Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera, and entirely new musicals about Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. Also, Bruce Springsteen returns to Broadway later in June, and Shakespeare in the Park returns to Central Park in July. Here are … [Read more...] about Broadway Shows Reopening Dates
National Tequila Day: Where to Celebrate in NYC
National Tequila Day is Saturday, July 24th. Make reservations now to celebrate at one of these popular neighborhood Mexican restaurants, taquerias and cantinas in NYC. All offer great Margaritas year-round in your choice of frozen or on the rocks, with or without a salted rim, flavored or not. These family-owned and locally-owned restaurants offer special Margarita … [Read more...] about National Tequila Day: Where to Celebrate in NYC
Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Save the Date - Movies With A View returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park in August with FREE outdoor screenings of popular family-friendly films. It's called Movies With A View because there's an incredible view of Lower Manhattan before and after the screenings. This year's theme is "Grit", which reflects the strength and resilience of New Yorkers during these last … [Read more...] about Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fast Food Deals & Discounts for July
There are some great meal deals in June at fast food and fast casual chains to help you stretch your strained budget, whether you are eating alone or feeding a hungry crew. We update this list several times each month, so be sure to check back regularly. See also National Hot Dog Day Deals on July 21 National Ice Cream Month Deals in July Kids Eat Free Restaurant … [Read more...] about Fast Food Deals & Discounts for July
NYC Free: Shakespeare in Riverside Park
Cant' get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park? No worries. There's also Shakespeare in Riverside Park, and it's also FREE to attend. Hudson Classical Theater Company unlocks the vitality of classical theater, with intimate and accessible interpretations of classical literature. Join them at the Soldier's and Sailor's monument this week for … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Shakespeare in Riverside Park
National Hot Dog Day Deals on July 21
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with tasty deals on one of America's favorite foods. The deals range from FREE to 5 cents to $1 each, and some deals are through the end of July. Hot dog! July was designated National Hot Dog Month in 1957, to celebrate the All-American wiener and bun, and the third Wednesday in July as National Hot Dog Day. That coincides with the annual hot … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day Deals on July 21
Jazz Age Lawn Party Returns to Governors Island
Get dressed in your best vintage duds for one of the best parties of the summer. The Jazz Age Lawn Party returns to Governors Island the weekend of August 14/15 with two days of outdoor music and dancing - and it's family-friendly. The theme of this 15th Anniversary event is Return of the Twenties. It would have been the 16th anniversary event in 2021, but 2020 was … [Read more...] about Jazz Age Lawn Party Returns to Governors Island
Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
One of the best things to do on a sunny summer day in New York City is a picnic in the park. Here are the 7 best picnic spots in Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out from a restaurant, cafe, food truck or kiosk nearby. Be sure to stay socially distanced and be sure to clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great … [Read more...] about Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
NYC Restaurant Week Returns July 19-Aug. 22
Foodies, rejoice. NYC Restaurant Week is back, with five weeks of dining deals in more than 500 restaurants in all five boroughs. Eat on the cheap, with multi-course lunches or dinners priced at $21-$39, depending on the restaurant, between July 19 and August 22. It's the largest and longest celebration of food in the 20+ year history of NYC Restaurant week, … [Read more...] about NYC Restaurant Week Returns July 19-Aug. 22
ICYMI Weekend Roundup
You are busy. So we are highlighting the top reads of the week, plus some more newsworthy tidbits, in case you missed it. You can always find a list of things to do in the greatest city on the planet on our FREE and Cheap Events Calendar Gloria Gaynor gives a FREE concert Saturday at the Coney Island Ampitheater. Of course she will sing I Will Survive,the song … [Read more...] about ICYMI Weekend Roundup
