Cooler weather is finally turning NYC into a technicolor extravaganza, and some of the best fall foliage is in the middle of Manhattan. Central Park is home to more than 170 species of trees - some 18,000 in total - now turning glorious shades of yellow, orange and red. Here's what to look for, and where, according to Alan Clark, a top arborist with the Central Park … [Read more...] about Central Park Fall Foliage Guide
Virtual Events
Gilda’s Club NYC Concert with Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash & More Stars
Gilda’s Club NYC is presenting its first-ever virtual concert, “It’s Always Something,” with a star-studded list that includes performances by Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash, Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Kandace Springs, Bernie Williams and Gil Parris. The show also will include appearances from Jon Hamm, Brooke Shields, JB Smoove, Robin Roberts and … [Read more...] about Gilda’s Club NYC Concert with Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash & More Stars
The Other Art Fair Brooklyn is Virtual With New 3-D Browsing
It's called the Other Art Fair Brooklyn so you don't confuse it with other art fairs in NYC such as the Architectural Digest Design Show. It's FREE to attend again this year, and the event goes virtual for the first time, with special new 3-D software that allows you to browse artworks as though you were in-person. Once again, the show features thousands of … [Read more...] about The Other Art Fair Brooklyn is Virtual With New 3-D Browsing
FINDING YOU Movie Preview Ticket Giveaway
Once again, NYC on the Cheap is giving away FREE tickets to a movie preview. This time, it's a virtual preview screening of Finding You, a new romantic drama-comedy based on a popular novel. We are giving away 50 sign-ups. The virtual preview is Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm, before the film is released in theaters two days later, on May 14. Written and Directed by … [Read more...] about FINDING YOU Movie Preview Ticket Giveaway
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
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
Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events with AMNH
Celebrate Earth Day 2021 with an all-day festival of FREE online events with the American Museum of Natural History, including a virtual guided flight into space, a virtual Earth Day Dance Party, a puppet show and more. The annual EarthFest on April 22 celebrates the beautiful planet we call home, from home, beginning at 11 am ET, with family-friendly … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events with AMNH
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
Broadway Shows to Watch FREE Online
See two Broadway shows online this week, as part of the Broadway Cares mission to keep Broadway alive while theaters are shut down, and help support members of the theater community not earning a paycheck right now. These shows feature Emmy and Academy Award winners and are FREE to watch online, but you are encouraged to donate to Broadway Cares. Every dollar donated will … [Read more...] about Broadway Shows to Watch FREE Online
101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week
There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet. Enjoy NYC with FREE holiday light shows, FREE museum admission, virtual ballet, a week of Pavorotti operas online from the Met, and New Year's Eve in Times Square, also virtual this year. Add these virtual and in-person events to your calendar for this holiday week, Monday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, January 3, … [Read more...] about 101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week
