The 30th New York Jewish Film Festival features documentaries, dramas and romcoms about the Jewish experience around the world, including about inter-racial friendship, food, immigration, hope, grief and resilience. As always, you do not have to be Jewish to enjoy international films with such universal themes, and in 2021 the entire schedule is available virtually, with … [Read more...] about Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual
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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
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020
The world's largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit every evening for eight nights on Fifth Ave. at 59th Street, Thurs., Dec. 10 through Thurs., Dec. 17. A slightly smaller one also is being lit nightly in Brooklyn, and several NYC synagogues are live streaming lighting services. The two outdoor menorahs are at their respective Grand Army Plaza locations, at Central Park and … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020
Free Hanukkah Recipes & E-Cards
Hanukkah 2020 begins next week, at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 10th and lasts for eight nights of special holiday foods, small gifts, family games, and the all-important lighting of Menorah candles. Start planning now with FREE recipes, both traditional and updated, and a variety of FREE e-cards. See our other NYC holiday articles Best FREE holiday light … [Read more...] about Free Hanukkah Recipes & E-Cards
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
For the first time, visiting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will require timed tickets. The new guidelines are to control crowds and maintain social distancing. The iconic tree is being lighted at on Wednesday, Dec. 2. After that, it will be lit daily 6am to midnight through early January. It is open for 24 hours on Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve the … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
This Thanksgiving, many of us are celebrating in smaller groups, so it's a great time to try something new. The National Museum of the American Indian asked chefs of various Native tribes to contribute recipes, which include an award-winning traditional frybread recipe and a turkey green chili tamale pie that's perfect for leftovers. To the original peoples of this … [Read more...] about Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area
If you'd rather not cook, place your order now to get your Thanksgiving Dinner delivered from one of these top NYC catering services and restaurants, at prices that won't break the budget. We're also sharing two of their recipes, for pumpkin lasagna and butternut squash. Today is the last day for ordering at one of the dining services on our list, and all have an ordering … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area
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
Virtual Fall Festival at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Attend a scavenger hunt, bake apples, paint pumpkins, story telling and more, all virtually, all FREE, at the last remaining Revolutionary Era farmhouse in Manhattan. The annual Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Fall Festival is virtual this year, on Saturday, Oct. 3, with an all-day schedule of family-friendly events. Get a Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Goody-Bag To enhance the … [Read more...] about Virtual Fall Festival at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Brooklyn Book Festival 2020 is Virtual
The 15th Anniversary Brooklyn Book Festival is virtual this year, with an international roster of top authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners, sharing their work. The annual Children's Day includes virtual readings for little ones and YA, from authors also logging in from around the world. The first-ever online book festival is Monday, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Book Festival 2020 is Virtual
