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.