Staff Picks
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An Outdoor Exhibit at the New-York Historical Society
Beginning on August 14, you can take a self-guided tour of the New-York Historical Society’s latest installation, “Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine.”... Read more
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Three Ways To Lower Manhattan
Just like New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan neighborhoods each have their own personality. Some are just minutes away from the Broadway Plaza Hotel, yet you’ll be surprised how easy it is to recognize the distinct character of each neighborhood.... Read more
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Residency for a Comedic Genius
Netflix is the current home of some of the best standup comedy specials around, and based on the popularity of her specials, Ali Wong has skyrocketed to the top of... Read more
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Talkin' About Shaft
The 1971 classic film Shaft, starring Richard Roundtree, brought the cocky and charismatic private detective John Shaft into the public consciousness. Since then, there have been four sequels and plenty... Read more
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Antique Chic
The Winter Antiques Show at the historic Park Avenue Armory opens on January 24 this year, and it will be open until 8 pm each day through February 2. However,... Read more
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Ring in the New Year
For many people around the world, the New Year does not officially start until the ball drops from One Times Square in New York City. Every year an estimated 1... Read more
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Meet Me at the Rink
Once the temperatures start to drop, one of the most popular activities in New York City is ice skating. This winter season, make plans to visit one or all three... Read more
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Scare Up Some Fun
October is officially here, and that means lots of fun and scary events to celebrate the spookiest holiday of them all, Halloween. If you are looking for a way to... Read more
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Yada Yada Yada
One of the most-watched sitcoms of the 1990s, Seinfeld is also one of the most popular television shows of all time. Loosely based on comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s life and career,... Read more
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Movies in the Park
Central Park is one of the most famous parks in the entire world, and every year in August, the Annual Central Park Film Festival makes the destination even more exciting.... Read more
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Let Them Eat Cake
While “Let Them Eat Cake” is one of the most famous phrases from the French Revolution, there is no definitive proof that Marie Antoinette, nonetheless, the phrase gained popularity and... Read more
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Summer in the Square
Every Thursday from June 13 through August 8, there will be a variety of free community events offered at Union Square Park. The program, called Citi Summer in the Square,... Read more
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A Summer of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer of all time in the English language, and his plays and sonnets have been delighting audiences for over 400 years. Some of... Read more
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He Blinded Me with Science
Award-winning physics and chemistry teacher Borislaw Bilash combines science and showmanship in his incredible performance called That Chemistry Show. Borislaw will be performing all month long at The Playroom Theater... Read more
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Take a Tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York is one of the most famous Catholic churches in the United States, not to mention the entire world. This March, in between St. Patrick’s... Read more
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Best in Show
If you consider yourself a dog lover, and you want to experience one of the most exciting events in the entire city in the month of February, then the Westminster... Read more
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Celebrate Winter Sports
On Saturday, January 26, lots and lots of snow will be delivered to the heart of Central Park, artificial snow of course, for Winter Jam NYC. This outdoor event is... Read more
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A New Nut to Crack
The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky has been a holiday season favorite for decades. It has become a staple of many families’ holiday festivities. The classic ballet features a compelling story,... Read more
