The beloved Puppetmobile is back in NYC parks, enchanting kids of all ages with FREE puppet shows this summer in all five boroughs. It's a family-friendly variety show featuring songs from past performances at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park, including Pippi, Peter Pan, Princess, Emperor & The Duck and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Puppet Shows in NYC Parks
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Pier I Picture Show FREE Outdoor Movies on the Hudson
Free outdoor movies are back in Manhattan every Wednesday through Mid-August, and each one on the schedule celebrates New York City, with singing, dancing and laughter. The Pier I Picture Show series is part of the annual Summer on the Hudson festival of dozens of FREE events, including music and dance performances, environmental education programs for the kids, and more in … [Read more...] about Pier I Picture Show FREE Outdoor Movies on the Hudson
20+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
There's so much to do in NYC every weekend, including this weekend. Outdoor food and flea markets are back, there's a food and arts festival in Lower Manhattan, a live music festival on Governors Island, and so much more. We're exhausted already from the possibilities, and the weekend has barely started. Here's what to do in NYC the weekend of May 20-22, 2021 Stay … [Read more...] about 20+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
Gilda’s Club NYC Concert with Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash & More Stars
Gilda’s Club NYC is presenting its first-ever virtual concert, “It’s Always Something,” with a star-studded list that includes performances by Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash, Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Kandace Springs, Bernie Williams and Gil Parris. The show also will include appearances from Jon Hamm, Brooke Shields, JB Smoove, Robin Roberts and … [Read more...] about Gilda’s Club NYC Concert with Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash & More Stars
Downtown Live Festival of Outdoor In-Person Events & Dining
Downtown Live is a food and arts celebration of downtown NYC with FREE live in-person performances and dozes of outdoor dining options in the historic downtown district. It's happening the two weekends of May 15/16 and May 22/23. Performances include a concert at a covered loading dock at 4 New York Plaza, a short play along the Stone Street Historic District at 85 … [Read more...] about Downtown Live Festival of Outdoor In-Person Events & Dining
Queens Drive-in Returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park Through June
The New York Hall of Science has gone Hollywood again. After a successful 2020 season, drive-in movies are back through June 2021, with another mix of classic films, including family favorites such as The Muppets Take Manhattan, plus such spy thillers as James Bond saving the world in From Russia With Love, Jack Nicholson scaring us in The Shining, and double features like … [Read more...] about Queens Drive-in Returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park Through June
NYC Movie Theaters Re-Open on Friday, March 5
Let's go to the movies! New Yorkers can do that again for the first time in nearly a year, as NYC movie theaters reopen on Friday, March 5. Theaters will be limited to 25% of capacity, with a maximum of 50 people per auditorium, which could benefit smaller, independent theaters, rather than large multiplex chains. Independents like IFC have been offering new films … [Read more...] about NYC Movie Theaters Re-Open on Friday, March 5
Dolly Parton 75th Birthday Celebration is Online & FREE
Celebrate the 75th birthday of Dolly Parton in a FREE online party on Saturday, March 6. It's great way to salute an American icon who is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian all wrapped up one incredible package of drive and talent who has sold more than 100 Million records worldwide. She's also given away more … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton 75th Birthday Celebration is Online & FREE
Michelle Obama Launches Healthy Eating TV Show for Children
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix, introducing young people to healthy food from around the world. Waffles + Mochi is named for the two puppets who who have become bored with a diet of ice and dream of becoming chefs, who Mrs. Obama introduces to new possibilities. The show will chronicle their journey as they try to … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama Launches Healthy Eating TV Show for Children
Year of the Ox Free Dance Performances Online
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Golden Ox online with family-friendly FREE dance performances by the renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and guest artists. The performances begin with the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year on Thursday, Feb. 11, and continue through Saturday, Feb. 13, with three performances daily. So you have nine chances to see this … [Read more...] about Year of the Ox Free Dance Performances Online
