The popular Lower East Side street fair Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas returns in June, in a new virtual format, with a different theme each weekend. As always, the focus is on the cultural diversity of the area around the Museum at Eldridge Street through its food, music, dance, folk art and more. As you can guess by its name, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and … [Read more...] about Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival is Virtual in June
Festivals
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
Brooklyn Public Library Expands In-Person Services
There's lots of news at the Brooklyn Public Library: in-person services are being expanded, the LitFilm series of films and discussions about writers is underway, the BPL is celebrating the completion of the first phase of Central Library’s revitalization with a virtual ribbon cutting. Let's take them in calendar order, starting today: BPL LitFilm Spring Preview This … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Public Library Expands In-Person Services
ReelAbilities Film Festival is Virtual April 29-May 5
The annual ReelAbilities Film Festival features inspiring and touching films, documentaries, shorts and talks about living with autism, Alzheimers, epilepsy, mental illness, vision loss and other disabilities, including featuring actors with Down syndrome and in wheelchairs. There are both FREE and ticketed events. The film festival opens with a musical romance … [Read more...] about ReelAbilities Film Festival is Virtual April 29-May 5
New York Pizza Festival: Virtual Demos, Recipes, More
The New York Pizza Festival: Home Edition is the first virtual and national edition, with two full days of recipes, pizza making demos, interviews with top chefs and more. Star chefs participating include Buddy Valastro, Nancy Silverton, Anthony Mangieri, Tony Gemignani, Jonathan Goldsmith, and Vince Rotolo, Since NYC is the world capital of pizza, more than a dozen … [Read more...] about New York Pizza Festival: Virtual Demos, Recipes, More
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Your Home
Earth Day is April 22, but you don't need a special day to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly life. Here are easy ways to celebrate Earth Day any day of the year in the comfort of your home, and save money while you help save the planet. Embrace Green Energy If you want to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, it’s time to start exploring ways to reduce your grid … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Your Home
Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25
Celebrate our planet and learn how to save our planet with these FREE and virtual Earth Day events on Earth Day, April 22 all week, with films, discussions with top scientists and diplomats, special programs for kids, even a Hackathon. Set your calendar for these events and activities, and be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom or other online link before virtual … [Read more...] about Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Recipes for Irish Beef Stew Recipe and a Dessert With Guinness & Chocolate
Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Even though the famous NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is not being held again this year, you can still celebrate by serving up a taste of Ireland, with one or both of these recipes for a main course and a dessert that combines Guinness, esperesso and chocolate. Irish Beef Stew Recipe This recipe uses a bounty of fresh … [Read more...] about Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Recipes for Irish Beef Stew Recipe and a Dessert With Guinness & Chocolate
Free Passover Cooking Classes Online
Passover starts in two weeks, so it's time to start setting the table with some new taste options to upgrade, or even leave behind Oma's chopped liver or Aunt Sylvia's matzo ball soup. NYC's Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center is offering four days of FREE online cooking classes, with recipes from around the world, featuring hosted by top chefs and cookbook authors, and … [Read more...] about Free Passover Cooking Classes Online
National Margarita Day Deals & Discounts
Get the limes and salt ready, for National Margarita Day. The margarita, a cocktail made of tequila, triple sec and limes (sometimes lemons), is served in a cocktail glass with a salt rim. Several restaurants and bars, both in Mexico and in the USA claim to have invented the ever-popular drink. No matter. The message of National Margarita Day is clear — … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day Deals & Discounts
