Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bamboozle 2009

(May 2nd & 3rd; 9 a.m.; $125-3 Day Pass, $110-2 Day Pass, $60-Single Day Giants Stadium; 50 State Route 120; East Rutherford, NJ 07055; www.bamboozle.com)
The annually held Bamboozle Festival is one of the most talked about music festivals of the year in the New York area. The bands range from punk to mainstream, rock and everything in between who will perform live on ten stages for two head-bobbing days. On May 2nd, fans will be graced with the presence of Fall Out Boy and on May 3rd, headliners No Doubt will make their much awaited comeback.
Bands include A Rocket to the Moon, Ace Enders, All Time Low, Bayside, Bloodhound Gang, Boys Like Girls, Brokencyde, Cobra Starship, Danger Radio, Face to Face, Forever the Sickest Kids, Gwar, Hyper Crush, Mac Lethal, Mercy Mercedes, Never Shout Never, New Found Glory, Parkway Drive, Rise Against, Scotty Don’t, Sonny the Cab, The Get Up Kids, We the Kings, Third Eye Blind, Before Their Eyes, Swimming with Dolphins, Vision of Disorder, and more.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Strip House's Password Happy Hour

(5pm-8pm; Apr 27-May 1, 13 E. 12th St. West of University)
Old school days of whispered passwords are the key during Strip House’s Password Happy Hour where you’ll get 30% off some of the best cocktails in the house after slipping the work “Truman” to the bartender. Mmmm sweet success.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Festival Season NYC 2009

Annual Upper Broadway Spring Festival; Sat. April 18-19; Broadway, 110-116 Sts.
18th Annual West Side Spring Festival; Sun. April 26; Broadway, 96-110 St.
21st Annual Broadway Spring Festival; Sun. May 3
Annual Murray Hill Neighborhood Association Festival; Sun. May 17; Park Avenue, 34-40 Sts.
22nd Annual Livable West Side Festival; Sun. May 24; Broadway between 72-86 Sts. (West)
16th Annual Spring Crafts Festival; Sun. May 31; Broadway, 66-72 Sts. (West)
32nd Annual Plantathon & Crafts Fair; Sun. June 14; Broadway between 73-86 Sts., (East)
19th Annual Columbus Avenue Summer Festival; Thurs. Sept. 10-Sun. Sept. 20; Columbus Ave, 86-96 Sts.
16th Annual Upper Broadway Autumn Festival; Sat. Sept. 12; Broadway, 110-116 Sts. (East)
21st.Annual Upper Broadway Harvest Festival; Sun. Oct. 4; Broadway, 96-110 Sts. (West)
17th Annual Upper Broadway Fall Festival; Sat. Oct. 10; Broadway, 110-116 Sts. (East)
18th Annual Broadway Fall Festival; Sun. Oct. 11; Broadway, 86-96 Sts. (West)
35th Annual Americana Jazz Festival; Sat. Oct. 24; 52nd Street, Madison-Seventh Aves.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Upcoming May Events in NYC

2009 New York City Revlon Run/Walk for Women
(7am- On-site registration and pledge drop-off; 8:15am - Celebrity Opening Ceremonies; 9:15am- Official start of 5K run/walk; 10:00AM - Finish line festivities begin)
Join 40,000 men, women and families participating in this exhilarating 5K or 3.1 mile run (or walk) which follows a true New York journey through Midtown, Central Park and Times Square. The 2009 Revlon Run/Walk for Women supports research and treatment for cancers that affect women every day. To date, the event has raised and allocated upwards of $55 million in funding which supports the development of outreach programs, cancer treatments, and counseling efforts. The celebrity line up this year includes the likes of entertainers like Jimmy Fallon and Jessica Alba, who will take a place among cancer survivors, families and volunteers. Registration is open online until April 31 so get your running shoes on!

Continental International Restaurant Week (May 1-10, 2009)
Much like Manhattan Restaurant Week, Continental International Restaurant Week offers New York City patrons exclusive offers on worldwide cuisine at 12+ Zagat rated restaurants which represent the distinctive gastronomic styles of various countries found within restaurants like Del Posto, Nobu, Maya, Boqueria and Tabla.

Chidren's Book Week (May 11-17, 2009)
New York City’s Children's Book Week is an exciting schedule of events ranging from parties, readings, signings, scavenger hunts in Grand Central Station and much much more.

Fleet Week
Fleet Week 2009 arrives in NYC on May 20-27 and will host thousands of Navy Sailors, Coast-Guards and Marines around the city in a true celebration of sea service. Fleet Week includes numerous military displays, demonstrations as well as specials from participating vendors throughout the week. The public can even visit on participating ships.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Earth Week in NY

(Grand Central Terminal; 87 E. 42nd St. @ Park Ave.; April 14-April 22)
Green looks good at Earth Week in Grand Central Station which is hosting a series of events which includes music and art festivals as well as environmental groups who set out to promote good green fun.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Private Sale

Downtown Design Gallery (520 W. 19th St.; b/w 10th & 11th Ave.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.)

Although in this economy you can’t completely upgrade your apartment, you can give it a little make-over thanks to a home design sale that features the gorgeous works of Antik, Sebastian + Barquet, Moss and more at 30-70% off!