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Posted by Chris at 09:55 AM Hip Hop Not Hip Hot
Big names from "back in the day" gather in the park to educate on the days when hip-hop was about love, unity, and respect. "The heart of the Hip-Hop culture has always been the community and we feel Hot 97, the supposed place "Where Hip-Hop Lives", has lost its respect and responsibility to the community a long time ago and it is about time for the community to step forward and take it back." (full info here)
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Posted by Chris at 03:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Bronx Hip-Hop Academy
All four pillars come together at this free jump-off every Saturday from March 5th - April 13. There is art from CRASH and LADY L, Spoken Word from La Bruja, breakdancing and of course the DJ. Check the flyer for full info. Note: we can't find anything to confirm when and where this event goes down, but we assume that it is at the Bronx Museum. We suggest that you email or call 718.588.1936 to confirm all the info.
Date: Saturday, March 5th
Posted by Chris at 01:00 AM Party and Politics at The TankJoin idealists, activists and enthusiasts for a free night of live entertainment, lively company & guest political speakers that give "Progressive Party" new meaning.
Date: Saturday, March 5th
Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM Critical Mass Brooklyn
Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM St. Patrick's Open HouseJumping the gun on St. Paddy's, the Irish Arts Center will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by opening their doors to the public for an afternoon of authentic Irish arts and culture. Participants can take part in music, dance, song or language workshops, or simply sit back and enjoy the variety of performances that will take place during the day. The Irish Arts Center’s Open Day is the place for both the mildly curious and the passionate lover of all things Irish to get into the Saint Patrick’s Day spirit. And it is ALL free! Beginning at 11am with a special session of Keltic Kids, a pre school Irish music program which introduces toddlers to rhythm through Irish music and dance, the day will also feature performances from the Irish Arts Center’s adult music and dance classes; a screening of acclaimed documentary The Legend of St. Patrick narrated by Liam Neeson, with Gabriel Byrne as the voice of St. Patrick; and a recital by Michael Londra, star vocalist of Riverdance. The day’s activities wrap up with Sundays at Seven - a cabaret featuring some of New York’s hottest rising stars of comedy and music. Schedule below the fold.
Date: Sunday, March 12th
Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM Come Ride This Ride
It must officially be Spring as the Coney Island amusement park, Astroland, unlocks its doors today. Turning 78 years old this year, Sunday will be the opening ceremony for the Cyclone Rollercoaster (this would explain why that thing is so damn rickety). The first two hundred people in line get to ride for free. A word of advice my friends; ride the rollercoaster before binging on hot dogs and cotton candy. Date: Sunday, March 20th Posted by Lindsay at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Critical Mass Manhattan
Its that time of the month again. Grab your bike, head to Union Square and celebrate your right to share the road with the cars. Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993.
Date: Friday, March 25th
Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM Central Park Eggstravaganza
Date: Saturday, March 26th Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Easter Comes Early This YearThe original Televangalists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, welcomes one and all to a free musical performance for the entire family celebrating the Easter season with sacred and spiritual music. Adult and children's choir performances as well as vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. Date: Saturday, March 26th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Easter Parade
Date: Sunday, March 27th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Mad Hatter's Easter Bonnet Contest
Also, there will be egg coloring for the kids, Cadbury® crème egg giveaways, storytelling, face painting, and special visits by Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts and of course the Easter Bunny! (photo from here) Date: Sunday, March 27th Posted by Chris at 12:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend March is Atari Month
Date: Thursday: March 31st Posted by Chris at 05:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Upliftment Jamaica
Recently I had the oppritunity to work on a project dedicated to spreading information and raising awareness about HIV and AIDS to young people all over the World. I am happy to say that one of my favorite shops in the city is hosting their own event also dedicated to this same goal. The UPLIFTMENT JAMAICA "Each One" Benefit for the education and funding for HIV and AIDS in Jamaica will be hosted be Pete Rock. The "EONE" T-Shirt, which was created by Triko, will be available during the event with all proceeds going to UPLIFTMENT JAMAICA, and hopefully raising enough money to increase the distribution of female condoms throughout Jamaica. Date: Thursday, March 31st **Click here for more info on HIV/AIDS and where to get tested for free** Posted by Lindsay at 07:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Church of Craft Open HouseCome meet the instructors, look at class samples, and watch a demo or take a mini-lesson. 12-1: Learn knitting increases with Annika, 1-2: Free sewing machine orientations with Mary; 2-3: Jewelry making demo with Nandini; 3-4: Learn pop-up book structures with Liz. Date: Saturday, April 2nd Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Free Williamsburg
You may have noticed that a lot of events on FreeNYC take place in Williamsburg, and as you may have guessed about 2/3 of the FreeNYC staff live in Williamsburg (including the sheriff himself). Yes, its like hipster central over there, and yes it can be a bit much at times, but none the less, we love the 'Burg for its art, restaurants, bars and over all vibe. But like most things New York, the rents are raising, gentrification is becoming and understatement and there is some serious rezoning about to take place, turning Willy B into mini Manhattan. If this is a concern for you, the last hearing regarding this issue takes place on April 4th. And if you are going to be working that day you can always sign this petition from Williamsburg Warriors. Date: Monday April 4th Posted by Lindsay at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Critical Mass Brooklyn
Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM The Boroughs Art BashA Night of Dance, Music, Spoken Word, Film and Visual Art brought to you by this year’s Resident Artists, Grant Recipients, and the Funders who make it happen! Sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Featuring: - East Winds (Taikoza) Date: Tuesday, April 12th Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend More 'Burg LoveLook you can have fun and help a good casue all at the same time. This Sunday is the Save The Williamsburg Waterfront Rally, come out for "free food, treasure hunts, pirate radip, guerilla gardening, kite flying, music by the Hungry March band, and a full scale invasion of our maybe someday future waterfront state park @ North 7th & Kent Ave - all to show solidarity against the developers and the Mayor's Office." Date: Sunday, April 17th Posted by Lindsay at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Giant Earth Day Images SlideshowIn celebration of Earth Day 2005, Grand Central Terminal will host a week-long show of Giant Earth Images and messages, projected on the north columns in the Terminal’s Main Concourse from Monday, April 18 - Sunday, April 24. Environmentally themed slides from acclaimed artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Rafal Olbinski will be accented with messages and facts about our earth. Date: Monday, April 18th Posted by Chris at 08:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Earth Fair
Earth Day New York is proud to present the third annual Earth Day at Grand Central Terminal featuring exhibitors, both commerical and non-profit, who work to promote earth-awareness. The event will take place outside this year on the west side of the Terminal on Vanderbilt Avenue. Children will be entertained with hands-on art projects and children's musicians, Adults will learn new ways to protect the planet through information and activities at various exhibitor booths. Free food samples, free give-aways! Continues Saturday, April 23rd Date: Friday, April 22nd Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Earth Day in Central Park"Bring a picnic lunch and join New York City environmental and youth organizations for the Central Park Conservancy's annual Earth Day Fair in Central Park. With fun and educational activities for people of all ages, live music and performances, arts and crafts, potato-sack races and other lawn games, delicious food, special tours, and lots of picnic and play space, the day promises to be a treat for all. This year's entertainment includes earthy tunes by DJ Moose, a hula-hooping performance (with a special lesson to follow) by Groovehoops, and the electrifying beats of Paprika! FREE and open to the public. Take the C train to Central Park West and 103rd Street or Central Park West and 110th Street. Free Valet Bike Parking available on site provided by Time's Up, and free bicycle tune-ups provided by Recycle-A-Bicycle." Posted by Lindsay at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Design on a Dime
Housing Works is having it's 1st Annual Design on a Dime Benefit Shopping Event this coming Friday, April 29th – Sunday May 1st. Be the first to shop from an extensive array of donations from New York’s finest decorators, design professionals, and antique dealers, plus new housewares, linens, appliances, and gifts, all available at “charitable prices.” All proceeds benefit Housing Works, New York’s largest AIDS service organization. Housing Works constantly strives to improve the lives of tens of thousands of New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, by providing a supportive house, medical care, job training, case management, advocacy, and HIV counseling and testing services. Date: Friday, April 29th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Critical Mass Manhattan
Its that time of the month again. Grab your bike, head to Union Square and celebrate your right to share the road with the cars. Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993.
Date: Friday, April 29th
Posted by Chris at 09:00 PM Mayday 2005I have been to this event for the past four or five years and I can honestly say that its the best way to kick off the summer. Sadly I will not be able to amke it this year, so I expect you all to go to the 19th annual Mayday celebration in Tompkins Square Park and report back to me on all the fun I have missed. If you have never been, here are a few things you need to know. A, there are always a slew of great DJs (this years line up hasn't been posted yet but in the past they have included Afrika Bamabaataa, DJ Red Alert, Frankie Bones, Lenny Dee, Carlos Soulslinger). B, expect a big semi-rowdy crowd as its one of the first days everyone has left their houses for the summer, and come on now, how oftern do you get to dance with hundreds of people in a park. And C, don't be scared away by the heavy police presence (please see previous statement if you need an explination), generally if you leave them alone, they leave you alone. For more information check out Blackkat If you want to get involed the folks over there say "We are currently soliciting Circus performers, artists, performers, vendors, political organizations, body-painters, acrobats, clowns, break-dancers, etc. to take parthttp in the festivities. We are also looking for volunteers that can help with promotions, flyering, set up, take down, fundraising and other organizational aspects of this event. Lets make this event belong to everyone!" **Here is an update about this event...Due to some issues with permits from the Parks Department, there will not be a stage this year, and they may have less equipment than normal, but the show WILL go on! This years line up will include MC Baba Isreal (Live Hip Hop) The Kin (Live Rock Band)DJ Chrome (Drum-n-bass), plus performances by Missy Galore, Groovehoops, and others.** Date: Monday, May 1st Posted by Lindsay at 03:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Get out of Jail FreeNot quite, but at least you can get some free law advise. The Legal Referral Service of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the New York County Lawyers' Association will hold a series of free legal information fairs the first week of May, in observance of National Law Day. That week, volunteer attorneys will travel to Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. Each location will offer residents an opportunity to consult with an experienced lawyer free of charge. Community leaders and representatives from local bar associations and other agencies will also be on hand. Residents can obtain guidance on many legal matters, including landlord/tenant disputes, wills & trusts, workers compensation, matrimonial, criminal law, immigration law, employment discrimination, small business issues, victim services, consumer law, and more. Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Photobloggers UniteThis is the first of a series of monthly meetings for NYC photobloggers to network. Finally, you can put a face to those photos you stare at every day. Expect talk of Flickr, TypePad, and all other geeky blog things that we love. Date: Thursday, May 12th Posted by Chris at 06:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend LongIsCityLICCA has coordinated a series of events highlighting the diverse and dynamic Long Island City art scene. Fisher Landau Center for Art will offer tours. PS1 will have artists in its Greater New York 2005 show guiding tours as well as live perfomances. The Museum of the Moving Image will screen Porgy and Bess. SculptureCenter debuts Make It Now: New Sculpture in New York on Sunday afternoon and Socrates Sculpture Park will hold opening receptions for Sport and Open Space. The Noguchi Museum will also offer a concert with renowned Shakuhachi player Ralph Samuelson. The Summer in LongIsCity Information Center will act as headquarters for the weekend, offering bike rentals, maps, and info. The shuttle between the Asia Society in Manhattan (725 Park Ave at 70th St) and the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City will run free of charge during this weekend if you are scared of the G train. Continues Sunday. All events may not be free. Date: Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th Posted by Chris at 01:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Toyshop Collective presents Pimp Your RideBike decorating workshop. Too embarrassed to tow your date on the handlebars of that ugly old wallflower of a whip? It doesn't have to be that way. Ride your shame to the south end of Thompkins Square Park and we will pinstripe you, accessorize you (with the best glam we can find in the garbage), and otherwise provide you with the tools to get that bam pow. We will provide materials but you are more than welcome to bring your own and share techniques. [found via NonsenseNYC] Date: Sunday, May 15th Posted by Chris at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Third Annual Coasties vs. Fixies Criterium Smackdown!Who will emerge victorious? Will a fixie prove the superiority of his/her bike handling skills? Will a coastie spank the attitude out of all fixie comers? Come join us for the Third Annual NYC Coasties vs. Fixies Criterium Smackdown and find out! NO GEARS! Bring your coaster-braked, 1 speed machine and/or your fixed gear bike for an evening of gut-wrenching fun! Main event is a 3-lap race around the northern loop of the Park, starting and ending in the 102nd Street transverse. Prizes! Special guests! Skid competition! Come see what you’re made of. Please wear a helmet so we don’t end up seeing what you’re made of. Pre-registration is preferred, which you accomplish by e-mailing your particulars to: Dr. Hans Noodleman, Research Director The Institute of Primitive Cycling Technology Date: Friday, May 20th Posted by Chris at 06:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Bridging The Gap
What are you doing this today? How 'bout you walk the 2nd annual Wedding March across the Brooklyn Bridge to demand the right for same-sex couples to marry. Meet downtown in the Thomas Paine Park and walk to City Hall, cross the Brooklyn Bridge and end up in Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn all in the name of love. Date: Sunday, May 22 Posted by Lindsay at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend LES Festival of the Arts
For the tenth year, a score of stars and over 100 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers will join forces May 27 to 29 in the Lower East Side Festival of the Arts (LES), in and around Theater for the New City at First Avenue and East Tenth Street. The festival will be three days of theater and theater-related events, from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29 employing two theater spaces at TNC plus the block of East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues. On Saturday, May 28 there will be a day-long, block-long outdoor carnival of musical attractions and a community arts fair with food and crafts vendors. The list of attractions includes artists presently residing on the Lower East Side, arts groups performing there, prominent writers and artists whose work has dealt directly with the Lower East Side experience and plays written especially for this festival. Check website for full details. Date: Friday, May 27th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend LES Festival of the Arts
For the tenth year, a score of stars and over 100 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers will join forces May 27 to 29 in the Lower East Side Festival of the Arts (LES), in and around Theater for the New City at First Avenue and East Tenth Street. The festival will be three days of theater and theater-related events, from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29 employing two theater spaces at TNC plus the block of East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues. On Saturday, May 28 there will be a day-long, block-long outdoor carnival of musical attractions and a community arts fair with food and crafts vendors. The list of attractions includes artists presently residing on the Lower East Side, arts groups performing there, prominent writers and artists whose work has dealt directly with the Lower East Side experience and plays written especially for this festival. Check website for full details. Date: Saturday, May 28th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Bike Fetish
BIKE FETISH DAY - A street fair for your bicycle! An all day bike fest featuring a wheelie contest, pin the mustache on the rider, freeze tag, a raffle, a bike parade, live music and good food. Check the site for full info. Date: Saturday May 28th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend BAM DanceAfrica Bazaar
With a focus on dance and culture in the African diaspora, this street fair is certain to have more spunk than your typical socks-and-mozzarepas affair. In addition to the outdoor performances, more than 250 vendors will be on hand, selling African art, jewelry, clothing, books and furniture. continues all week. Check site for full details. Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend AsiaFestMusic, drama, opera, ballet and acrobatics fill the stage at this celebration of Chinese arts and culture. Food sampling tables, giveaways and prizes add to the fun. Part of the Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival Date: Saturday, June 4th Posted by Chris at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Egg Rolls and Egg Creams Block PartyCelebrate the two cultures, Chinese-American and East European Jewish, that make our Lower East Side block so dynamic. Experience the traditions of the Synagogue's founders, as well as the customs and crafts of the Chinese immigrants who are our neighbors. This family-friendly event features storytelling, craft demonstrations, hands-on art activities, great music and, of course, kosher egg rolls and egg creams! Date: Sunday, June 5 Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Sidewalk Sex ClinicDr. Annie Sprinkle treats us to a special afternoon of sex coaching and advice. All New Yorkers and out-of-town visitors are invited for some truly professional one-on-one counseling at the free Sidewalk Sex Clinic. Joining Dr. Sprinkle in counseling are her close friends and colleagues, feminist porn filmmaker Candida Royalle, author of How to Tell a Naked Man What To Do; transgender expert Veronica Vera, Dean of the Academy for Boys Who Want to Be Girls and author of Cross Dress for Success; Urban Tantra® founder Barbara Carrellas, who will show how sex can be your spiritual path, and gay and bisexual expert Elizabeth M. Stephens. Date: Tuesday, June 7 Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Manhunt!The totally regressive game of hide and seek with a run-like-mad urban flair. The city is your playground! Redefine public space and reclaim the streets for a summer of silly games! Run and hide along Brooklyn's waterfront among cobblestones, bridges, warehouses and the trolley tracks, one stop outside of Manhattan. A single hunter seeking a swarm of hunted ultimately becomes a mob of bloodthirsty hunters seeking the lone renegade. Date: Thursday, June 9th Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend New York Mississippi Picnic
The theme for the 26th Annual New York Mississippi Picnic, taking place in Central Park's East Meadow, is “Delta Blues in The Big Apple”. Blues great "Big T" and an eclectic mix of other talent from the Magnolia state will provide musical entertainment for this year’s picnic. Catfish will not be available this year so make sure to bring your own food for a Southern dinner on the ground. There is no rain date for this event. [note: The Parks and Recs Page says there is no catfish being served but the nymspicnic.com one does so who knows if you will get some free food out of the deal or not] Date: Saturday, June 11th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Quiz-Off ChampionshipsSure, Quiz-Off happens every Wednesday at Petes and sure, we are too afraid of Williamsburg's resident braniacs to put our own team together but tonight, we will be happy spectators as the reigning supreme champs go head to head for the crown of supreme smarty-pants. Andy from Pete's says "The qualifying trivia teams from the last 6 months of weekly play go head-to-head for the $500 cash prize and bragging rights for NYC's top trivia team. This is an elaborate and difficult quiz, hosted and prepared by trivia gurus Jason Heller and Brian Levinson. Contestants submit to 8 rounds, plus bonus rounds, over three hours. Usually very entertaining if you're into this sort of thing." Oh, we are. Date: Thursday, June 16th Posted by Chris at 06:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Capture the Flag
"Run along the streets of old Brooklyn, treading cobblestones and trolley tracks. Outwit opponents, hiding around warehouse corners before you find their flag, outmaneuver their flag keeper and dash home for a point in the pulse-quickening game of urban capture. Defend your territory with its view of the Manhattan skyline, tagging trespassers and sending them to jail. Manhunt has been wonderful; come capture the flag for a night of summer joy. The streets are your playground, reclaim them!" Check site for full info and rules. Date: Thursday, June 16th Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend "Remember Where You Come From"Catch and release fishing, live demonstrations, displays about fish and Hudson River ecology, and drop-in fish related art projects. Rod and bait are provided for those who don’t bring their own. Lewis Franco & Colin McCaffrey sing "Remember Where You Come From" and other stories about growing up. Date: Saturday, June 18th Posted by Chris at 12:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Skateboarders Take Over The World
The International Association of Skateboard Companies is trying to make June 21st known across the globe as Go Skateboarding Day. The thought process goes "Its summertime, lets go ride skateboards!" The tradition began last year and basically turned into skate mayhem in a bunch of different cities. Emerica is one of the biggest pushers of the day and sponsor Wild In The Streets events in many cities (this year the main event is in Philly, a rally to free Love Park.) The goal behind the event "is to build community and raise awareness of skateboarding and the needs of skateboarders. It is our hope that Wild in the Streets will someday take on the character of a large-scale, decentralized grassroots movement for the benefit of skateboarders everywhere." There is not a clear front runner of events in NYC, but all the local spots are sure to be packed, and rumor has it that last year people met up at Autumn Skate Shop, had a massive street skate and ended up at an all out block party/bbq at KCDC in Brooklyn. Check the links above for updates. Date: Tuesday, June 21st Posted by Lindsay at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Summer Solstice CelebrationCelebrate the summer solstice and the longest day of the year with Socrates Sculpture Park and Materials for the Arts. This fun family event will feature a live musical performance by the Main Squeeze Orchestra, Solstice activities include: Transformation! Facepainting by Agostino Arts, art-making workshops, and delicious snacks from Sage American Kitchen to celebrate the beginning of summer! Date: Tuesday, June 21st Posted by Chris at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Little Italy Festival
Not the San Gennaro festival, this is the Sorrento Cheese festival. Each weekend throughout the summer, Mulberry Street between Canal and Broome Streets will be closed to automobile traffic on Fridays from 6 PM to midnight, Saturdays from 11 AM to midnight, and Sundays from 11 AM to 10 PM, creating a Pedestrian Mall where visitors can shop, dine at sidewalk cafes and people-watch. Thousands of people flock to the area every weekend to enjoy the atmosphere and to share in New York City’s most exciting al fresco dining experience – more than 35 Italian restaurants and cafes obtain special permits to operate sidewalk cafes in front of their establishments. Continues all summer. Date: Friday, June 24th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Come OUT, come OUT, wherever you are!
This year marks the 36th annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride March in New York City. The parade commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which for most historians signaled the birth of the Gay Rights movement in America. At 2 p.m., a moment of silence will recognize those who have died of AIDS. Date: Sunday, June 26th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Capture The Flag
Rumor is that there is another Capture The Flag game tonight. There is no proof on their site but Trudy has it up on her awesome Windchill. Check all the info out overthere Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend International African Arts Festival
from the site: "This 34th annual festival is Imani - Building by Faith and dedicated to the many sacred traditions that sustain the African Diaspora. Whether Yoruba, Khemetic, Ghanaian, Christian, Muslim, Rastafari or Jewish faiths, the tenets, ceremonies, rhythms and rituals of these systems of belief provide a foundation for all that is built by the Diaspora. This year we celebrate these beliefs. This year we examine their contribution to our success. This year we honor their continued roles in upcoming generations." Date: Friday, July 1st (continues through July 4th) Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Independence Weekend in Prospect Park"Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long with a fantastic exhibit and replica of the Declaration of Independence in Prospect Park! At the Audubon Center, check out Eagle as Icon. The eagle is one of the most recognizable patriotic symbols because of its strength, courage, and pride. Learn more about the role eagles have played in shaping our nation’s identity. At Lefferts Historic House, join in Celebrations of Liberty. Kids can put their own "John Hancock" on a replica Declaration of Independence with a quill pen and make a plumed paper hat. Continues Through July 4th Date: Friday, July 1st Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Fireworks in AstoriaCelebrate the 4th a little early with live music and fireworks in Astoria Park. Joe Battaglia & the N.Y. Big Band along with Lenny CoCo & the Chimes will perform followed by a fireworks display. Date: Friday, July 1st Posted by Chris at 07:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Nathan's Hot Dog Contest
The world’s greatest eaters will compete at the historic Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Japanese eating phenom Takeru Kobayashi of Japan will defend his title and record (53 ½ hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes) against 20 other competitors from Germany, New Zealand, Japan, England and the United States. Date: Monday, July 4th Posted by Chris at 11:30 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Monster ParadeCome celebrate true freedom with out decade old Monster Parade [sic]. Don't have anything in the closet? Collective:Unconscious will provide you with suitable clothing. Followed by a potluck street-side bbq. On the parade route: Chinatown, the Civic Center, Tribeca, and perhaps a peek at our former Ludlow St. Facility turned Condotower. Date: July 4th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Macy's Fireworks
Each year Macy's kicks off the world's largest fireworks display at approximately 9pm on July 4th. Four barges stationed in the East River set off 20,000 aerial shells and special effects. There are electric set pieces on the barges, and the New York Fire Department gets in on the act with fire boats shooting red, clear, and blue water 300 feet over the river. Date: Monday, July 4th Posted by Chris at 09:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend NYC 2012 RallyLike the rest of the planet, I really don't think that NYC has any sort of chance of getting the 2012 olympics. And, like most New Yorkers, I really don't want it here. Personal politics aside, Rockefeller Plaza is hosting a gathering tonight which will assemble New Yorkers who have a soft spot for bringing the world together for sport rather than conflict. There will be some sort of live music. Date: Tuesday, July 5th Posted by Chris at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Feast of the Giglio
Date: Friday: July 8th (continues through July 17th)
Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Capture the Flag, Manhattan StyleIts capture the flag time again, this time in manhattan proper. Bring your cell phone as this is a modern version of the classic and join the Dutch Kills Social Club in the far West Village. Then you can go over to the Roots concert afterwards. Date: Thursday, July 14th Posted by Chris at 07:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend 11th Annual Rakhaing Thingyan Burmese Water FestivalTraditionally, the Burmese Water Festival welcomes the arrival of the Burmese New Year. One of the water festival’s key celebrations is the act of water play where children and adults joyously pour water on each other to cleanse away the previous year’s tribulations and to give blessing and thanks for the coming year. Typically, the festival is held during the hottest days of the year and the pouring of the water has a practical aspect since it cools down the body. Known as a time of courtship for men and women, the festival also features the “Laung Hlay,” a traditional Burmese racing boat, which is filled with water and guarded by women. Young men wishing to participate in the courtship ritual must ask a woman permission to have a bowl of water from the boat. If she agrees, they will splash each other, and when his bowl is empty, he must ask again for more. Once the “Laung Hlay” is empty, another group is given a turn to splash. Many marriages have resulted from water play at the “Laung Hlay.” In addition to water play and the “Laung Hlay”, the Rakhaing Thingyan Burmese Water Festival will also feature the “Elder Respect Ritual” where young ones honor the contributions of their seniors in a ceremony. Another interesting feature is the “Than Chat,” which is a set of satirical performances that address the social and political issues of the day. There will be an essay contest for children ages 12 – 16 years old and a raffle drawing as well where lucky participants stand to win exciting prizes including a Burmese sapphire (2.24 carats), Delta Air Lines and Broadway tickets and memberships to the Asia Society and China Institute. The water festival offers guests samplings of Burmese cuisine, singing, dancing, music, arts and crafts and children’s games too. Burmese Water Festivals are celebrated by millions all over the world. The Rakhaing Thingyan Burmese Water Festival is the largest of its kind outside of Burma. Organized by ThinGyan
Date: Sunday, July 17
Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Bastille for a Day
A celebration of all things French up on 60th Street. French music, French food, French culture... full details on the site.
Date: Sunday, July 17th
Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Boriqua Festival!
2:00pm Trio Los Gentiles
Date: Saturday, July 23rd
Posted by Chris at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend No Ordinary Sunday
This seems to be an all day outdoor park jam for you Williamsburg folks (and those wishing to travel). It is sponsored by some local stores as well including the ultra hip Nom de Guerre. Beyond that... who knows. Date: Sunday, July 31st Posted by Chris at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend African Festival
The 14th annual African Festival is an all-day extravaganza of music, food, and culture featuring artists from around the continent. "The Lion of Zimbabwe," and one of Africa's most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Thomas Mapfumo, and his band, Tthe Blacks Unlimited, leads the way, with Senegalese hip-hop sensations Gokh-Bi System and the stunning Cape Verdian songbird Maria De Barros also taking the stage. Kakande's traditional Mande music of West Africa and Alain Nkossi Konda, who mixes DRC soukous with funk and reggae learned in the urban jungle of NYC, round out the lineup.
Date: Sunday, July 31st
Posted by Chris at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend ABC No Rio 25th Anniversary BBQ
Date: Sunday, July 31st Posted by Chris at 03:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend In Our Hearts Opening"In Our Hearts Infoshop is finally opening today. We've been raising money for years and after looking for a space we finally have at least a temporary one. Right now we have a pretty big lending library of good, non-boring radical books, free Internet and food on Sunday. We hope to organize soccer games, free food, skillshares, and art and lots of hanging out at the space in the next few months. The space is open for anyone interested in using it, please get in touch, and stop."
Date: Sunday, July 31st
Posted by Chris at 03:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Coney Island LoveDj Nickodemus from Turntables on the Hudson will play a free set down on the boardwalk in Coney Island today. "This is where the whole family gets together- everyone brings the kids & we all dance to salsa, merengue, oldschool hip hop & house, afro & balkan beats- reppin the whole community" He is joined by Catoo and Tito Roc
Date: Sunday, July 31st
Posted by Chris at 04:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend First Thursday
First Thursday is a casual meeting of graphic designers. Think of it as a crit for post-college grads who find themselves lacking valuable criticism in their workplace. All are welcome to come by and share work. Last time I was there it was very type designer heavy but I am not sure if it is still that way. This is the first week that the meeting has moved to Brooklyn.
Date: Thursday, August 4th
Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade
Over half of the population of the Bronx is of Puerto Rican descent. Sounds like a an ok parade to me. It takes place at the Grand Concourse from Mt. Eden Ave to 158th Street. Date: August 7th Posted by at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend SSBX presents DJ Jazzy Jay & Charlie Chase + Shrek 2
Every Thursday, August 11, 18 and 25, from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st. Tonight catch legendary DJs Jazzy Jay & Charlie Chase will provide the beats as they kick off the opening night of the SSBX festival. The feature movie at dusk will be Shrek 2. [swiped from Tools of War] Date: Thursday, August 11 Posted by at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is "A significant holiday celebrated in China and the one with the longest history. Colorful and lively, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by a day of races in narrow boats shaped like dragons. Competing teams row their boats in sync with a furious rhythm pounded out by on-board drummers." With fifty to one hundred foot long boats, over 80 teams, and 1000+ competitors, the 2-day HKDBF should be worth the trip to Queens. This year the festival celebrates the Year of the Monkey. Click here for the full schedule. Date: August 13 & 14 Posted by at 09:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is "A significant holiday celebrated in China and the one with the longest history. Colorful and lively, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by a day of races in narrow boats shaped like dragons. Competing teams row their boats in sync with a furious rhythm pounded out by on-board drummers." With fifty to one hundred foot long boats, over 80 teams, and 1000+ competitors, the 2-day HKDBF should be worth the trip to Queens. This year the festival celebrates the Year of the Monkey. Click here for the full schedule. Date: August 13 & 14 Posted by at 09:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend "Clinton Hill Better Block Party"I'm not really sure what that means. Is there a city-wide block party competition that I've been missing? Anyway, this one sounds great, and it might be better than what you're used to, or you might just think it's a "good block party." At this high-esteemed fest, you'll be able to meet District 35 councilwoman Letitia James. Sounds good already and it doesn't stop there. You can also experience live dance and jazz performances, and show your own skills in the first-annual "Clinton Hill Idol" contest in which ten talented/lucky/better contestants will have the opportunity to belt out their favorite songs for cash and prizes. Hey, you might think it's the best by the time you walk away with top prize for singing "My Heart Will Go On," so give it a go. Call 718.399.7023 for more information. Date: Sunday, August 14th Posted by at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Dominican Parade in Manhattan
In an attempt to show my orgullo, I was going to write this post in Spanish, but my Spanish is a little rusty. Show yours at the Dominican parade. It runs North on Sixth Avenue from 36th St to 58th St. Date: August 14th Posted by at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend SSBX presents GrandMaster Caz & Fabel + Grease
For the next two Thursdays, August 18 and 25, from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st. Tonight marks the second night of the SSBX fest. Be amazed as GrandMaster Caz and Fabel spin and be sure to stick around for the feature movie at dusk, Grease. [swiped from Tools of War] Date: Thursday, August 18 Posted by at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend New York Kite Festival at the Rockaways
If you've never been to a kite festival, make this one your first. You won't forget it. When you think of kite making workshops, you think excitement, don't you? Hey, if you get really good at making kites, you'll be able to fly your own creations in next year's festivities. Maybe not, but you could try. In addition, there's tons of stuff for kids to do (Kids Kite Camp-the kite making is for adults, apparently), delectable treats, and incredible entertainment to keep your spirits high as kites all weekend long. You may not have known this but kite flying is not usually allowed at Riis Park; today is a very special day. Get out there and see the pretty colors.
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We slept on this one but there will be an all day street fair going down in Williamsburg as a collaborative effor between Galapagos and North Six. The night crowd can get a single entry ticket (for $15 I think) to continue the party inside the venues. Check the site out for full details and schedule. Oh, and on a not-to-be-missed note... the East Coast Boogiemen DJ the street at 6pm! Date: Saturday, August 20th Posted by Chris at 03:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend New York Kite Festival at the Rockaways
If you've never been to a kite festival, make this one your first. You won't forget it. When you think of kite making workshops, you think excitement, don't you? Hey, if you get really good at making kites, you'll be able to fly your own creations in next year's festivities. Maybe not, but you could try. In addition, there's tons of stuff for kids to do (Kids Kite Camp-the kite making is for adults, apparently), delectable treats, and incredible entertainment to keep your spirits high as kites all weekend long. You may not have known this but kite flying is not usually allowed at Riis Park; today is a very special day. Get out there and see the pretty colors. Date: August 20 -- 21 Posted by at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Indian Parade and Festival
Ever wonder why the Empire State building is lit up in different colors every night? Seems random, doesn't it? Well, today it's for the Indian parade and festival. So instead of staring up at the sky wondering, walk on over to Madison Avenue and celebrate India and its culture (and cuisine!). Date: August 21st Posted by at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend SSBX presents GrandWizzard Theodore & Fabel + The Incredibles
In the last Thursday of the series, tonight from 5-9 pm,The Sustainable South Bronx will present an outdoor festival complete with carnival, food, vendors, a movie at dusk and our favorite DJs! Expect to hear Funk, true school Hip Hop, classic Rock, rare groove, Electro, classic Soul and R&B, Reggae, classic Salsa, Latin Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Musica Jibara, Bomba, Plena and more! Supeman Sound will be in effect! Rain date: Sept. 1st. Tonight GrandWizzard Theodore & Fabel will rock the final night of the SSBX fest. The feature movie at dusk will be The Incredibles. [swiped from Tools of War] Date: Thursday, August 25 Posted by at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend All Growns Up
Feeling like its time to take on the world, get organized, buy some khaki's and learn the ways of the business world. Or maybe you are just looking to date a cute girl in a power suit. If so, join the New York Urban League of Young Professionals for an after work mixer. Donations for school supplies will be accepted. [all kidding aside, the NYUL "is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2004. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans and other people who face barriers to full participation in American society." So basically, they do good things for the community. - Ed.] Date: Thursday, August 25th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Howl CelebrationCelebrating the spirit of the renowned poet, founding-member of the Beats, champion of human and civil rights, neighborhood hero, teacher and spiritual seeker. 6-7: Hip hop poets of the LES led by Celina Glenn, Third Party, Sixth Sense, Baba, and youth poets from Urban Word. 7-8: “Howl Hour!” A three-part invention by artists who embody various aspects of Ginsberg’s eclectic oeuvre will perform a special tribute to “Howl” on its 50th Anniversary. Part 1 “Howl in Many Languages” – Edwin Torres conducts readers, creating a new age international intelligent babble of Howl. 8-9: The Lower East Side All-Stars with John Giorno, Taylor Meade, Steve Ben Israel, Steve Cannon and featuring the Last Poets and very special guest Steve Van Zandt! Date: Friday: August 26th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Wigstock
Howl, the East VillageAarts Fest, presents Wigstock, the world's most legendary, drag-centric extravaganza! Get ready for two full hours of action-packed, wig-tossing, nail-waving, girdle-busting, support hose-streatching, off-beat entertainment! [swiped from Wigstock] Date: Saturday, August 27th Posted by at 05:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend SquatterFestIts a St. Marks Church invastion with food, info, open mike, live performance, and more. A cast of characters will amuse and entertain all night. Also on hand will be the Veggie Oil Bio Bus, a massive graffiti expo, spoken word, break dancing, with DJ Crosby and Charlie "Wild Style" Ahearn and the Hip Hop 4 Ever Crew. Worth a wander through if you are in the area tonight Date: Saturday, August 27th Posted by Chris at 09:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival
Looking for some free Pakistani performances? You should definitely check out the Pakistan Independence Day parade (and festival!)today. Not only will you be regaled by this enormous display of Pakistani culture, you'll be swaying to the middle eastern music and impressed by the meeting of traditional and contemporary Pakistani heritage. Date: August 28 Posted by at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend The Best Yard Sale Ever
Um, so most times when you go to garage sales you see trinkets left over from last century and maybe a couple old people. The Tank garage sale will indeed have weird left over trinkets, but there will also be a Naughty Lemonade Stand and Surprise Bake Sale plus live music and comedians. All the junk will go for between $.25 and $25. Date: Sunday, August 28th Posted by Lindsay at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Brazillian Day Festival
Now in its 21st year, the Brazillian Day street fair will feature traditional food, art and crafts, and live-music performances all day long. Date: Sunday, September 4th Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Parade TimeToday is the West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade. Last year 3 million people attended. Expect food, music, and lots of people. Here are a couple suggestions "Some people think the best place to view the parade is between the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza... See the sights and sniff the smells... The sound trucks are LOUD! Take along a pair of earplugs." Date: Monday, September 5th Posted by Lindsay at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Damn Good Noise
DGN is an album listening party that will bring the community back into the listening experience. On the first Wednesday of every month albums from independent record labels or from bands yet-to-be-signed will be programmed and played in full – that's right – in FULL... Musicians in attendance will be introduced to put a face to the sound and give them a chance to tell you a bit about their band, their life, or their dreams. DGN is a multi-media event that will bring members of the independent music, film, art, and fashion worlds together! Tonight's lineup and art exhibit after the fold.
Date: Wednesday, September 7th
Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Great Irish Fair
Date: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 10-11th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Wildlife in New York
Learn about the exciting reintroduction of Bald Eagles as they once again soar above the skies of Northern Manhattan. With special guest speaker Dr. Mary Padilla. Door Prizes from Grey Feather Toy Creations and free refreshments from local merchants. Date: Saturday, September 10th Posted by Chris at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Irish Fair (day 2)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 10-11th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend New Directions in Neighborhood Planning & Affordable HousingMaybe one day I will have $400,000 to buy a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, but its not looking like that is going to happen anytime soon. Thankfully, there are people out there - like those speaking tonight - who are trying to plan affordable housing and neighborhoods in NYC area. Come out and here what they have to say. Date: Monday, September 12th Posted by Chris at 05:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend San Gennero Feast Time
When I was a kid, I used to love coming to the San Gennaro. The games, the food, the Italian community, the food! Nowadays, I am sad to say that it is little more than another street carnival. The food is still great, and the effort is still there to put together that old world charm and bring alive the Little Italy community. My suggestion is to go early, grab your sausage and peppers or mozzareppa (sp?) and be on your way. Early dinners on the weekdays are also recommended. If, however, you are new to New York then this is an experience that you should not miss. Full Schedule here. Continues through the 25th. Date: Thursday, September 15th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend High Line=Good Times in my book.
Date: Saturday, September 17 Posted by at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend History, Mystery, Murder, and Money Tour"A dazzling and notorious bicycle tour of lower Manhattan that includes New York's legendary Five Points (scene of Scorcese's movie Gangs of New York), the world's largest gold vault, and arguably the single most important place in our nation's history. Stops to look at sites and old photographs." Date: Saturday, September 17th Posted by Chris at 10:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Westside County Fair"Riverside Park South invites you to celebrate the final days of Summer On The Hudson at the 3rd Annual West Side County Fair. Welcome the change of seasons at this free, family-friendly community festival featuring carnival rides, a petting zoo, Greenmarket farmer’s market, strolling performers, pony rides, music, traditional country cooking, arts and crafts." Date: Sunday, September 18th Posted by Chris at 02:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend DUMBO Community Block PartyThe summer refuses to give in as the Deedle Deedle Dees, DJ Emskee, ADDJ Padati, and DJ Obah provide an audio backdrop the the fun-for-the whole-family arts and crafts projects at the DUMBO Community Block Party. There is beer , BBQ, and pizza from Front St. Pizza on hand from the big kids and with the crew from Halcyon behind it, you know it will be a good time. Date: Saturday, September 24th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Broadway Cares
"The Broadway Flea Market, held each September in Shubert Alley, brings out the biggest and brightest stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, Dance and daytime television to greet fans and sell memorabilia. Casts and company members of dozens of shows are joined by theatrical unions and guilds, producing organizations, local merchants, and many other groups to sell costume pieces, autographs, original scripts, rare photographs, and so much more. The event also includes the Celebrity Table, where celebrities gather throughout the day to sign autographs and pose for photos in exchange for donations. The highlight of the Flea Market is the Grand Auction, in which singular items and opportunities such as walk-on roles in Broadway shows, television programs and films are available to the highest bidder." Date: Sunday, September 25th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Drum USA Day Peoples JameAll of you Cali transplants - especially the ones forced to take tourists to Venice Beach - know the power of a good drum circle. Tonight, the peace loving drummers, dancers, singers, poets, and healers of NYC get together to get down in the name of piece. Did I mention that I was a hippie? Grab your Djembe and head uptown! Date: Sunday, September 25th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Damn Good Noise
Damn Good Noise is back again this month to bring you seven albums and one artist to satisfy your need for the new. This monthly listen-in features back to back listen parties for emerging musician's albums played in full. Tonight program includes City on Film, Tiny Amps, Loaded Dreams, The Double Double, Elk City, Bling Kong, and Early Man. Art comes straight from NYC's own Susie W. Fuller. Date: Wednesday, October 5th Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Rio for LunchWho goes to South Street Seaport for lunch? Let along get dressed for carnival? But, if you are in the area this afternoon then check out the South Street Seaport Rio-esque carnival (the "esque" is because Bloomberg would never let anything close to an authentic carnival go down) with live music and giveaways. They are even giving away a car and $5000 for those dressed for the occasion Date: Friday, October 7th Posted by Chris at 12:30 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Daffodil Project
"Originally founded to commemorate September 11, the Daffodil Project raises the spirits of New Yorkers and beautifies parks and open spaces throughout the five boroughs. Now in its fifth year, the Project assists communities in bringing attention to the needs of neglected parks and unites volunteers" who plant 500,000 yellow daffodil bulbs throughout New York City.Interested individuals, park, civic and neighborhood groups, who are committed to beautifying public spaces, can receive bulbs at the following locations: Saturday, October 8 (10 am – 1pm) Sunday, October 9 (10 am – 1pm) Date: Saturday, October 8th Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Socrates Halloween Festival"Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the fall harvest! Visitors can make their own costume with Socrates artists; have their face painted with Transformation! Facepainting by Agostino Arts; listen to live Klezmer music from Golem; make a fun project in an artmaking workshop from Materials for the Arts; sample harvest foods from Sage American Kitchen. This year, we'll also feature a Canine Costume Contest! Preregistration required for the contest, contact Tara at Date: Saturday, October 15th Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Dogoween
Haven't you ever wanted to play to a room full of dogs dressed in halloween costumes? No? Well the Ming Dynasty does. This afternoon they are going to be playing in Thompkins Square Park as part of their Dog Run Halloween Parade. I mean, look at that guy above... how cute. It's a dog with man hands! There will be prizes, and trick contests, and people dressed up to match their dogs and (hopefully) dogs dressed like cats. If I had one of those miniature dogs thats what I'd dress him like. Or maybe a subway rat. It cost a $5 raffle ticket to get in but I am sure you can just watch from over the fence. (photo by Diane Cohen) Date: Saturday, October 29th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend A Tribute to Robert Creeley
"take care not / to hurt, you / want so / much so / little. Words / say everything." - Excerpt from The Language This last year I did a research paper on Robert Creeley (and REALLY got into it) after which my teacher informed me I could go hear him read that week. For one random reason or another I did not. The following poets he worked with, were touched by, and will be present to remember Robert Creeley this Saturday at St. Marks Church: Irene Aebi, Ammiel Alcalay, John Ashbery, Amiri Baraka, Charles Bernstein, William Corbett, Carolyn Forche, Kathleen Fraser, Peter Gizzi, Allan Graham, Bobbie Louise Hawkins, Anselm Hollo, Fanny Howe, Lisa Jarnot, Alex Katz, Vincent Katz, Basil King, Harry Mattison, Brad Morrow, Simon Pettet, Archie Rand, Tom Raworth, Ed Sanders, Leslie Scalapino, Rod Smith, Anne Waldman, Keith Waldrop, Rosmarie Waldrop, Elizabeth Willis, CD Wright, and John Yau. Read Creeley poetry here. Date: Saturday, October 29 Posted by at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend 2nd Annual Really Really Free Market
Everyone and a while an event gets sent over to me that I am not exactly sure what to make of, and well, this is one of those times. If you are looking for something to do today, throw on your Halloween costume and head over to the courtyard of St. Marks Church for the 2nd Annual Really Really Free Market. "Dress up in your CRAZIEST Halloween garb! Best costume wins the best pumpkin pie you've ever had! And it's vegan! Swap goods (You know, the stuff that is too good to throw away but you shouldn�t keep), share skills, give presents, eat food, hang out, dance, sing and have fun! All for free! Nothing will be for sale! There will be Halloween-themed Games! Music! and Food! The Really Free Market is an open-air bazaar and celebration, where we discard capitalist notions of interaction and have fun trying new models of exchange. This will only be as great as you make it. We will provide the framework; you supply the material. Bring free stuff..." Date: Sunday, October 30th Posted by Lindsay at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend First Thursday
First Thursday is a casual meeting of graphic designers. Think of it as a crit for post-college grads who find themselves lacking valuable criticism in their workplace. All are welcome to come by and share work. Last time I was there it was very type designer heavy but I am not sure if it is still that way. Date: Thursday, November 3rd Posted by Chris at 07:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Walk Dont Destroy
During the four years I have lived in Brooklyn, I watched as the old brownstones and the grandma and grandpa owned delis have turned into luxury condos and chain stores. I mean come on, there is a Subway and a Tasty D on Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. We moved here to escape all that was Manhattan, but if the developers have their say, Manhattan will soon make its way to BK. "Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn, the umbrella group spearheading the opposition against Bruce Ratner's mega real estate deal in Prospect Heights, invites you to express your support for sensible, community-driven development by participating in a day of merrymaking, light exercise and fundraising. Walk Don't Destroy is a walkathon fundraiser in which participants will walk a path within the affected historic community, tracing the proposed project site. Pass by the brownstones, historical buildings and mom and pop businesses that will be destroyed if Ratner gets his way, and be cheered on by the neighborhood's residents. Funds raised will be used for DDDb's legal team, which is now preparing for costly court battles over eminent domain, environmental degradation and the misappropriation of publicly owned property. Participants are encouraged to organize teams, wear "Save Brooklyn" themed costumes, and bring banners. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers and best costumes." Click here for event info, and click here to register. Date: Sunday, November 13th Posted by Lindsay at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Freecycle
We are all about this... its actually kind of everything FreeNYC stands for... "Freecycle New York City connects New Yorkers with useful items to get rid of with those who can use those things. At our fourth "Freemeet", in honor of Buy Nothing Day, New Yorkers can gather to give away reusable, but unwanted items, or see what's being given away. Nothing is for sale, nothing goes to waste, and everything is for taking to a new home, not the landfill." Bring your useless stuff, get other people's useless stuff. Everyone wins. Date: Saturday, November 19th Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Kiss Your Coats Goodbye To Help The Needy
Those people who have seen my closet know that when I say "I need new clothes" it really means I want new clothes. However for thousands of New Yorkers "I need a winter coat" really means I need a winter coat. For 17 years now New York cares has been running their annual coat drive every December. Today, for the thirs year in a row Kiss FM gets involved for the day and hosts the Kiss Cares Foundation Kids Coat Drive. Stop by Virgin Mega Store in Union Square from 6am to Midnight to drop off a winter coat that I know you dont really need. Check the extended entry for more details. Date: Friday, December 2nd Posted by Lindsay at 06:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Relax Star Vibe School[As far as I can tell] Relax Star Vibe School is a salon style meetin of the minds for artists, musicians, and the people who love them to get together and do what New Yorker's do best... drink, dance, and network. There is live painting, DJing, listening parties, and more. If you go, let us know how it is. This is a weekly. Date: Tuesday, December 6th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Holiday Craft Sale - Support Public Schools"Children's Workshop School on East 12th Street is having a Holiday Arts and Crafts sale to benefit the school. The sale will have crafts, music cds, books, and fresh baked." Sometimes in NYC we forget that we are a part of an actual community. Go buy a cookie and support public schools! Date: Friday, December 16th Posted by Chris at 08:30 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Park Slope Bar CrawlIt’s getting cold. So NY Press wants you to tromp around Park Slope is a drunken stupor as their first annual Brooklyn Bar Crawl commences. there will be prizes and drink specials along the way. And if you make it to Commonwealth (see bar list below the jump) there is free Original Sin cider for all. You need to RSVP by Thursday but it's probably just to build their email list. Date: Friday, December 16th Posted by Chris at 08:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Holiday Presents or BUST
"Join BUST Magazine for a massive holiday shopping bonanza running all day (and all of the night) at the Warsaw in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring crowds of crafters, cocktails, DJs, and dancing! Celebrity crafters/authors Brini Maxwell, Ayun Halliday, Jenny Hart, and more, will be on hand to sign copies of their books! Get jiggy with "Jingle Bells" and a gin and tonic as you browse through hundreds of handmade winter wares, from handbags and knitwear to ornaments, jewelry, and cards." Date: Saturday, December 17th Posted by Chris at 12:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend MulchFest...Yippie!Ahh, nothing like a good old fashioned MulchFest to brighten your weekend. Parks & Recreation invites you to the tenth annual MulchFest this weekend. Bring your holiday tree to a designated City park to be recycled into mulch. The mulch will nourish plantings across the five boroughs. Click here for a list of designated parks for tree drop offs. Date: Saturday, January 7th and Sunday, January 8th Posted by Lindsay at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend MulchFest... Yippie!Ahh, nothing like a good old fashioned MulchFest to brighten your weekend. Parks & Recreation invites you to the tenth annual MulchFest this weekend. Bring your holiday tree to a designated City park to be recycled into mulch. The mulch will nourish plantings across the five boroughs. Click here for a list of designated parks for tree drop offs. Date: Saturday, January 7th and Sunday, January 8th Posted by Lindsay at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Memorial Bike Ride
In 2005 21 people died riding bikes on the streets of the 5 boroughs. Today, pick up your bike and take part in The Memorial Bike Ride. Today at 1pm rides will leave from 5 places in the Bronx, Queens, East Brooklyn, South Brooklyn and Staten Island. Each rides "to various fatality sites, holding mini-memorials, riding and hooking up with other groups until they all come together in the city and put up a ghost bike for the 10 Unnamed Bikers (we only have info on 11 of the 21 bikers who died)." Check out the link above for further details on the event. Date: Sunday January 8th Posted by Lindsay at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Introducing Radio FreeNYC!
For the last few weeks, we have been broadcasting a podcast radio station featuring our favorite DJs from NYC exclusively for our newsletter readers. We thought it was really important to let you all in on the sounds of Shakeyface, Dave Q, Cosmo Baker and more even if you have not been able to make it out to their parties. Well, things are now running stable enough for us to share with the rest of the site. If you are unfamiliar with podcasting (easy with iTunes) then you can click here to listen with our pop-up player. But we really suggest that you subscribe to the podcast as most podcasts are only online for a week or so. Directions after the Jump. Read MorePosted by Chris at 12:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Freecycle
"Freecycle New York City, your online resource for giving (and getting) to reduce New York's waste brings you a Post-Holiday Re-Gifting FreeMeet! Bring unwanted gifts or other reusable items and see what is free for the taking. All items must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages and must be small enough for people to walk away with (i.e. no furniture or other large items). Please bring your donations early to ensure that they find new homes. We'll bring leftovers to local charities, but will ask you to drop them off yourself if you show up after 3pm." Date: Saturday, January 21st Posted by Chris at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Tax Free WeekTax free week starts today so buy up all those kicks (under $110 of course) that you have been eyes san sales tax. The tax free shopping continues through February 5th. Posted by Chris at 09:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
The first day of the New Year falls on January 29, 2006, the Year of the Dog, one of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Those born in 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, or 2006 are under this sign and are known for their loyalty, honesty and compassion. Dogs can also be selfish, stubborn and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. For dogs in 2006, recent setbacks or obstacles can be overcome and they can look forward to an outstanding year, either personally or professionally. Famous Dogs include Winston Churchill, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Mother Theresa and Jennifer Lopez. The parade will kick off with a ceremony at Canal and Mott Streets, travel East to Bowery, South on Bowery, up East Broadway, then to Division and back to Bowery, up Bowery to Grand, then back down Mott. Date: Sunday, February 5th Posted by Chris at 01:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Lightening Bolt! Lightening Bolt!Hipsters are all geeks (or dorks or nerds but that another conversation). You can tell because they all have outstanding experience in shopping at the Salvation army and making rubber pink boots go with a kelly green grandpa cardigan. That means you most likely had a stint with either (A) Dungeons and Dragons, (B) Final Fantasy, or (C) Magic, The Gathering. Maybe you had a hundred sided die, maybe you pelted your little brother in the head with it so you felt tough. Don't hide it... embrace your love for the geekdom and join your fellow hipster in a variety of role playing games tonight at The Fix's GameFix. There will be two tables of RPGs for those of you who are hardcore and for the more ashamed there will be classic board games such as chess, checkers, scrabble, and more. Atari Flashback will also be on the screens for a little 8bit lovin'. Come find the FreeNYC crew as I am recruiting starting right now for a mean game of clue... Col. Mustard, Candlestick, in the Study... calling it right now. That Col. Mustard is one shady dude. Date: Sunday, February 12th Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend $2.50 PyramidThe folks who brought you Hipster Feud last month (Jesse Ballgame and Miss Lola Belle) continue their love for combining PBR with the Game Show Network with a rousing game of $2.50 Pyramid. Expect categories like "Things that come in a plastic bag" and "Things you overhear on the L train." Embrace your inner hipster and head down, it's all in good fun. Drink prizes to the winners. Posted by Chris at 10:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Afrika Bambaataa's Emergency Meeting"The true godfather of Hip Hop culture calls for everyone of every color, religion, age, gender, nation, organization, business, community, temple, church, synagogue and beyond to attend this meeting. Afrika Bambaataa wants to bring everyone together to discuss plans of action on how to confront and protest the currently unbalanced media: radio, TV, etc. He wrote, 'The fight for 2006 is on to save Hip Hop culture. Time to raise the army of people who will put the power of the Supreme Force on these satanist bastards, who are trying to control the minds of the Hip Hop World Nation. All who stand on the side of the Supreme Force, who is called by many names, STOP BEING SCARED! STAND UP AND RAISE YOUR VOICE and then GET TO WORK TO EXPOSE THESE DAMN RECORD LABELS, RADIO STATIONS, TV HIP HOP SHOWS OR WHATEVER SHOWS THAT DEPICT US IN A B.S. STEREOTYPE OF JUST BEING PIMPS, PLAYAS, GANGSTERS, H*ES, STRAIGHT UP N[WORDS]....or any other derogatory word that they use and we use to call ourselves!'" Date: Wednesday, February 22nd Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Hip Hop Church Service
It seems that every time I talk about faith and religion with people (and believe me, it happens quite often) it usually comes down to some sort of "it's complicated" answer. And that's cool, eveyone has to find their path right? Tonight is the first of two alternative worship services I am listing this week. Every Thursday the Hip Hop Church brings you worship service with a hip hop twist. Think Gospel Rappers, Hip Hop church choir, band and a DJ. Kurtis Blow serves as worship leader and DJ. while Stephen Pogue serves as Pastor. The mission is "to present the Christian gospel in a setting that appeals to both those individuals who are confessed Christians as well as those who are considered unchurched. The Hip Hop Church is worship and scriptural study. The Hip Hop Church is outreach to the disenfranchised, the brokenhearted, the oppressed and those considered 'disposable' by the larger society." All are welcome. Date: Thursday, February 23rd Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Why Do Birds Sing
Posted by Chris at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Free hearing test!
Posted by Lindsay F at 04:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend St Patrick's Day Parade
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Posted by Lindsay F at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend East Village Festival
Posted by Lindsay F at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Sunday Street Festivals!
Posted by Lindsay F at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Is There Any Affordable Housing Left in NYC?
Posted by Lindsay F at 06:00 PM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Tartan Day Parade
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Posted by Lindsay at 10:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Put a Bonnet on It - The Easter Parade
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Posted by Lindsay F at 11:00 AM | TrackBack | Email to a friend Brand New Voices kickoff with Last Poets and DJ Raedawn
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