Celebrate the birthday of our nation's first president on Feb. 22 or any day by visiting one or more of the places in NYC where George Washington was inaugurated, ate and drank, slept and prayed, and made famous in other ways. That would include, of course, commanding the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, which also ended here in NYC in 1783, with a … [Read more...] about George Washington’s New York City
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Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
George Washington's Birthday is a good time to be reminded of NYC presidential history and consider visiting NYC places connected to US Presidents and First Ladies, including Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Teddy Roosevelt, the first US president born in NYC. Several of these sites are operated by the National Park Service, and when things are normal once … [Read more...] about Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
NYC Free: Carnegie Hall 130th Season Gala is Virtual
Celebrate the 130th Season of NYC's iconic Carnegie Hall in a special virtual gala event with top musicians and artists from Broadway, jazz, opera and pop music. It will be quite a night, and it's FREE to enjoy online. The gala celebrates a shared love of music - both new and from Carnegie Hall's illustrious past, along with guests who honor the Hall's illustrious history … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Carnegie Hall 130th Season Gala is Virtual
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
NYC Parks Named for Women
On this 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, let's celebrate important NYC women and important women of history with connections to NYC by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and a reservoir named for women. The impressive list includes two First Ladies, a Revolutionary War heroine, an Olympic swimming champion, several social and science pioneers, the mother of a … [Read more...] about NYC Parks Named for Women
How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
This is no ordinary contest. This is the chance for you and a guest to attend the first live re-opening live theater performance of Hamilton anywhere in the world, a private Zoom call with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and more. You could be "in the room where it happens" with a $10 donation in support of the Hispanic Federation Assistance Fund. The fund is … [Read more...] about How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Feb. 17-29
We are so lucky that New York City is filled with FREE and cheap things to do every month. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, put these events on your calendar to save money on enjoying NYC the last two weeks of February. Already underway are FREE events celebrating Black History Month, plus FREE events exploring the challenges of white nationalist violence and … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Feb. 17-29
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in February
We are so lucky that New York City is filled with FREE and cheap things to do every month, including during February. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, save money with these events to put on your calendar. Already underway is the the annual Broadway Week two-for-one ticket deal for top shows, Restaurant Week meal deals at nearly 400 participating restaurants, the … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in February
$20 Tickets to Shows, Events & Tours in NYC & Nationwide
Why pay full price for anything in NYC when there are so many discounts, including for theater, brew fests, sightseeing tours and so much more. Get $20 tickets to live entertainment regularly priced to $54 and more during this special $20 Pop sale. More good news: There are similar $20 Pop tickets available in cities nationwide, including Miami, Chicago and Los … [Read more...] about $20 Tickets to Shows, Events & Tours in NYC & Nationwide
$20 Tickets to Shows, Events, Tours, Tastings
Why pay full price for anything in NYC when there are so many discounts, including for theater, brew fests, sightseeing tours and so much more. Get $20 tickets to live entertainment regularly priced to $54 and more during this special $20 Pop sale. More good news: There are similar $20 Pop tickets available in cities nationwide, including Miami, Chicago and Los … [Read more...] about $20 Tickets to Shows, Events, Tours, Tastings
