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
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20+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
There's so much to do in NYC every weekend, including this weekend, when we celebrate the opening of Governors Island for season and International Jazz day, with music both online and in-person, a virtual film festival, and more. Beautiful spring sunshine and temperatures are predicted, so get outdoors and enjoy the cherry blossoms and tulips before they disappear, … [Read more...] about 20+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
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
NYC Free: Black Comic Book Festival 2021 is Virtual
The annual Black Comic Book Festival returns in January, this time virtually, and expanded from two days to four, all celebrating the rich tradition of Black comix with FREE panel discussions, film screenings, exhibit tables with top comic creators, comic book giveaways for kids and more. The 9th Annual Black Comic Book Festival is January 13-16, it's FREE to attend, and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Black Comic Book Festival 2021 is Virtual
NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Dec. 28 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, also will be virtual. Brooklyn's famous Coney Island Polar Bear Club has cancelled its traditional New Year's Day plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. NYC holiday lights, windows and trees is will be lit through Jan. 3, some through Jan. 10. Visiting the Rockefeller … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Streaming Free: Native Film Festival Features 60+ Films
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian 20th annual Native Cinema Showcase offers FREE online screenings of more than 60 films by filmmakers representing 49 Native nations in North and South America, Asia and Europe. Native Cinema Showcase includes documentaries, music videos, kid-friendly shorts, films in Indigenous languages, conversations with filmmakers … [Read more...] about Streaming Free: Native Film Festival Features 60+ Films
