The Margaret Mead Film Festival celebrates its 43rd anniversary with another blockbuster schedule of global films and panel discussions, all focused on our cultural similarities. There are 27 feature films, 17 shorts and more representing 34 countries, including exploring voter suppression, refugees along the Southern border, women's rights in Saudi Arabia including racecar driving, the promise … [Read more...]
Museum Sleepovers for Grown-Ups at AMNH
Why should kids have all the fun? Night at the Museum sleepovers for kids at the American Museum of Natural History are so popular that there are also overnights for grown-ups only, with cocktails and live music, touring exhibits by flashlight after hours, and a special midnight show at the Hayden Planetarium. AMNH has just announced its next two dates: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 and Sat., … [Read more...]
Best NYC Museums for Kids in Manhattan
Here's how to prevent cabin fever any time of year, whether it's a three-day holiday weekend, winter break, spring break or summer vacation: There's no shortage of NYC museums ideal for kids and the adults who love them, and many are open on holidays including the 4th of July.. Whether they like dinosaurs or music, arts and crafts or robots, there's a NYC museum to educate and … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend July 18-21
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-July weekend, including celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the big OZY Fest in Central Park. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE and family-friendly, unless otherwise noted. The NYC on the Cheap … [Read more...]
NYC Museums Open July 4th 2019
May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do in NYC on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, or to Coney Island for the annual fireworks on the beach. Most NYC museums are open on Thursday, July 4th, and not likely to be crowded, so you can enjoy some exceptional current special exhibits. Here are ten NYC museums well worth a visit any time, … [Read more...]
EarthFest Events at AMNH Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with a full day of music and dance performances, a comedy show and more, at the American Museum of Natural History. EarthFest is this Saturday, April 13th, in advance of Earth Day, on April 22nd, and includes performances by Patti Smith and the Harlem Gospel Choir, performing on the main stage below the famous Blue Whale Events begin at dawn with sunrise yoga and continue … [Read more...]
T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Opens at AMNH
The new T. rex: The Ultimate Predator exhibit is simply dino-mite, ushering in a year of special events to celebrate the 150th anniversary celebration at the American Museum of Natural History. The exhibit opens this weekend, and NYCOTC Editor Evelyn Kanter got a preview that included the chance to assemble a dinosaur skeleton via VR. I'll admit I screamed and jumped back when my … [Read more...]
Night at the Museum Sleepovers 2019
Book tickets now for the popular Night at the Museum sleepover for kids at the American Museum of Natural History for dates through December 2019, because places sell out. There still are spaces left for this weekend, January 19th, and in February. There also is one sleepover a year for adults only, with wine and live music. That date is in mid-February. Here's what the kids get … [Read more...]
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