Open Streets | New York City is opening 40 miles of streets to allow for greater social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, with a plan to expand to a total of 100 miles. Open Streets are available daily, 8am to 8pm (unless otherwise noted) for pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadbed of the street […]
New York City Children’s Theater Goes Online, with “Creative Clubhouse” | Although COVID-19 has drastically impacted this non-profit organization, they’re forging ahead, and availing themselves, via online content. Their new spring musical, which was set to play Theater Row, has been cancelled, as has their Toddler Theater at Tribeca’s The Flea, and plans to tour […]
Through Friday, May 15: Free Immigration Legal Help | For more info, see the below flyer. For questions, call 212-627-2277, ext. 238, or email jso@nyic.org. Sign up at bit.ly/KTTClegal. Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17: Iftar on the Go | For more info, see the below flyer. Wednesay, May 13, 3pm-4pm: Virtual Tenants’ Rights […]
Desperately Seeking the Exit: Online Live | In 2007, American actor/writer Peter Michael Marino wrote a musical based on the Madonna film Desperately Seeking Susan, featuring the hit songs of Blondie. It opened on London’s West End… and closed a month later. Whoops! This high-octane, comical solo train ride fills in the blanks of how […]
Thursday, March 12, 5:30pm-8pm: Women’s History Month celebration at the American Museum of Natural History | Join the office of NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and the American Museum of Natural History in celebrating Women’s History Month. All are welcome. Thurs., March 12 at Cullman Hall of the Universe (200 Central Park West; W. 81st […]
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: High Line Open Studios Annual Spring Artists’ Open Studios Event | Talent can be discovered and artwork can be purchased directly from the artists, at studio prices, without a gallery markup (which can be 50% or more), at this free, self-guided walking tour, taking place Sat./Sun., March 7/8, […]
February/March Lent-Themed Activities at St. Peter’s Chelsea | Tues., Feb. 25, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Butter, syrup, bacon and more! Get ready for Lent, with the St. Peter’s family, for their annual Pancake Supper. Enjoy your favorite breakfast food before you give it all up! RSVP via sending an email to rsvp@stpeterschelsea.org. Then, on Wed., […]
Thursday, February 20, 7pm: Midtown South Community Council Meeting | The Midtown South Community Council was established in 1983 to enhance quality of life by addressing the concerns of its residents and local businesses: trash collection, tree planting, criminal offenses, and other issues are always on the Council’s agenda. They resolve their issues by coordinating […]
Friday, February 14, 11:30am: “Celebrating Monumental Women” | Celebrate women winning the right to vote at two great events, as part of Monumental Women’s countdown to the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Join Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Monumental Women on Fri., Feb. 14, at 11:30am in Madison Square Park (corner of […]
Saturday, February 8, 11am-1pm: Reusable Bag Giveaway | New Yorkers use 9.37 billion carryout bags per year, the vast majority of which are not recycled. That’s why beginning on March 1, state law will prohibit businesses from distributing plastic carryout bags to customers. On Saturday, from 11am to 1pm, NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s team will be at […]