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Tribeca Film Festival Schedule of Events

Submitted by on 04/20/2012

The Tribeca Film Festival is an iconic festival in New York City, known around the world and happens to be going on now. There are always a ton of amazing film premiers, with films competing in a variety of categories for the praise of a jury made of film experts in the industry. 

Some of the popular award categories include Best Documentary, Best Short Film Director and Creative Promise Award.

It's Rooftop Bar Season in New York City!

Submitted by on 04/13/2012

We've reached some pretty solid springtime weather in New York City, this week hitting the 70s and 80s, and heading into the summer, it'll just get warmer and warmer - which means something wonderful for partiers - it's rooftop bar season!

NYC Rooftop bars are our favorite places to drink, especially when you can enjoy sunshine, a beautiful New York City view and a cold drink in your hand. Here's our list of the best rooftop bars in New York:

Hunting for Eggs in NYC

Submitted by on 04/06/2012

Easter, much like many holidays has become more of a fun family tradition than strictly a religious experience for many families in America. Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, or neither, egg hunts are a fun all-ages Springtime tradition. New York City has a wide range of free egg hunts in all 5 boroughs on Sunday April 8th for locals without backyards and NYC tourists alike. We've got options for non-denominational Easter Day events in NYC!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game...

Submitted by on 04/03/2012

April is here, which means baseball fans are gettin' fired up for season openers!  Whether you're a Mets fan or a Yankees fan, or you just go to games for the over-priced beer, peanuts and ball park hot dogs, etc, we've got you covered forNY baseball tickets. 

Here's the low-down for Yankees Season Opener:

Opening Day 2012 for the New York Yankees is Friday, April 13th, with first pitch scheduled for 1:05pm. The Yankees will take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Liven Things Up This Easter with a New York Brunch Cruise, Champagne Cruise or Wine Tasting Cruise!

Submitted by on 03/22/2012

70+ degrees outside? Spring is here! This is always an exciting time in New York City. Easter is also just around the corner, and we have the perfect way to celebrate spring time and Easter all at once - New York Harbor cruises! 

We can say from experience that NY cruises are a blast, and a great way to see the beautiful island of Manhattan from a different perspective - cruising the waves of the New York Harbor. Spring is one of the best times to take a New York cruise, enjoy some sunshine and just let loose. 

Dine at NYC Restaurants and Help Save Lives: World Water Week 2012

Submitted by on 03/16/2012

World Water Week is March 19-25, 2012, when thousands of restaurants in New York and nation-wide are hopping aboard UNICEF's Tap Project by charging just $1 for tap water that their guests would normally drink for free, to raise money for the cause. 

A Saturday St. Patty's NYC - Bring Your Green Hat!

Submitted by on 03/09/2012

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't heard, March 17 lands on a SATURDAY this year! If that's not the luck of the Irish, well then ... OK, it occurs every 7 years, but still - more reason to celebrate all day and weekend long! One of the top drinking holidays of any given year, St. Patrick's Day in New York City is one huge party day, and this year it'll be on a whole other level.


Zarkana Returns to NYC at Radio City Music Hall June 6th!

Submitted by on 03/02/2012

Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana was a huge hit from June-October of 2011 in New York City and will return June 6, 2012 for another magical season at Radio City Music Hall. The  Zarkana Cirque show combines acrobatics, magic and opera in a twisted story with mutant-like characters detract main character Zark from journey.


NJ Nets New Brooklyn Barclay Center Home is Nearing Completion

Submitted by on 02/27/2012

Ever since the Brooklyn Dodgers made the cross-country move to Los Angeles in 1957, Brooklyn sports fans have felt a bit of a void, with zero professional sports teams reppin' their city. Lucky for Brooklynites, the 55-year void will soon be filled when the New Jersey Nets relocate as the Brooklyn Nets in their new home arena: the Barclay Center at Atlantic Yards for the 2012-2013 season.

Say "I do" On Top of the World During the 24 Hour New York Marriage Marathon Valentine's Day 2012

Submitted by on 02/03/2012

If you want to spice up your wedding vows, try exchanging them on the World Trade Center Observation Deck this Valentine’s Day during the annual 24 hour Marriage Marathon in NYC.  Each year, up to 55 couples are married in a civil ceremony before the New York State Supreme Court Justice on February 14th atop the World Trade Center.