Climate Week NYC coincides with the annual September session of the UN General Assembly this week, with 100+ live and virtual events, including the blockbuster Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park. American Museum of Natural History is hosting four family-friendy events. Those first, followed by events sponsored by Climate Week NYC and other … [Read more...] about Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events
Festivals
Last Chance for Free Tickets to Global Citizen Live Concert in Central Park
This is your last chance to get FREE tickets to Global Citizen Live in Central Park, NYC’s biggest annual outdoor concert, with a blockbuster line-up including Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, Meek Mill, and Shawn Mendes. You have until Sept. 19 to apply for tickets to attend Global Citizen Live on Saturday, Sept.25, on the Great Lawn in … [Read more...] about Last Chance for Free Tickets to Global Citizen Live Concert in Central Park
San Gennaro Festival Returns Sept. 16-26
Get ready for one of NYC's largest annual festival, and one of its most tasty events. The 95th annual Feast of San Gennaro takes over Little Italy and parts of Chinatown for ten days with music and dancing, games, cooking demonstrations, an endless supply of great food and local celebrities. In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this year’s feast is in honor of all … [Read more...] about San Gennaro Festival Returns Sept. 16-26
Send a Free e-Card for Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish High Holy Days begin soon. Send a free e-card with your New Year wishes from Chabad, where you can find a selection of virtual greeting cards, plus holiday recipes. Rosh Hashanah and the start of the year 5782 begins at sundown on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6 and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 8 Yom Kippur begins at at sundown on Thursday, Sept. 16 and … [Read more...] about Send a Free e-Card for Rosh Hashanah
NYC Free: Homecoming Week Theater & Dance Performances, Exhibits, Tours
NYC Homecoming Week is a citywide celebration of more than 100 events in all five boroughs, celebrating New Yorkers, what NYC has to offer, and the re-opening of NYC after 18 months. In addition to FREE concerts and film screenings, there are FREE theater and dance performances, art exhibits, tours and more, in NYC parks, gardens, museums and pedestrian spaces. It's … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Homecoming Week Theater & Dance Performances, Exhibits, Tours
Harlem Week Returns with Live and Virtual Events
Harlem Week returns for eight days of live and virtual events, August 8-15, with the theme of "Rebirth. Rebuild. Rejoice!" This is the 47th year for the festival celebrating the music, dance, food, fashion and culture of one of NYC's most famous and most vibrant communities. As in past years, Harlem Week begins with "A Great Day in Harlem" street fair, and ends with … [Read more...] about Harlem Week Returns with Live and Virtual Events
NYC Free: Seaport Independence Weekend Festival
The Seaport Independence Festival returns to the South Street Seaport district this weekend with five days of FREE music and fun, through Monday, July 5th. There's music on three stages, plus food, free admission to the 1885 Wavetree tall ship, and more. The "more", of course, is the Macy's July 4th Fireworks display, with barges in the East River just off Pier 17 at the … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Seaport Independence Weekend Festival
UPDATE Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Best Viewing Spots
The 45th Annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular is back on the East River with two miles of viewing spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, including along portions of the FDR Drive, which will be closed for the occasion. NYC FOREVER is the theme of the 2021 fireworks extravaganza, acknowledging the heroes of this last stressful year along with the rest of us, … [Read more...] about UPDATE Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Best Viewing Spots
4th of July Fireworks in Coney Island & Jersey City
Yes, of course the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks extravaganza on the East River is the biggest and best in New York City, maybe even in the entire USA. But it's not the only one. Fireworks displays in Coney Island and in Jersey City also are a tradition, and also draw crowds who ooh and aah at the bright lights bursting in air. Here's your complete guide to … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks in Coney Island & Jersey City
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival is Virtual in June
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
