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January
Antiques @ The Piers
As the highlight of the midwinter antiques season, Antiques @ The
Piers includes American and European furniture, silver, art glass
and more. Call (212) 475-7710 for more information.
New York National Boat Show
Luxury motor yachts, performance boats and other craft, along with
accessories and marine equipment fill the Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center at 35th Street & 11th Avenue, New York City. Call (212)
922-1212 for more information.
Winter Antiques Show
More than 70 exhibitors show their best in American, Asian, English
and European fine and decorative arts collections at the Seventh
Regiment Armory’s Winter Antiques Show. Call (718) 292-73922
for more information.
February
Chinese New Year
Chinatown, on Manhattan’s lower east side, celebrates the
Chinese New Year with 10 days of festivities featuring parades with
dragon and lion dancers and elaborate costumes. Call (212) 484-1222
for more information.
Westminster Kennel Club Show
Second only to the Kentucky Derby as the nation’s oldest continuous
sporting event, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison
Square Garden features some 2,500 dogs of 162 breeds competing for
Best in Show. Call (800) 455-3647 for more information.
International Art Expo
Paintings, prints, posters, sculpture, photography, jewelry and
more are on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, bringing
together dealers, retail galleries, interior designers, publishers,
private collectors and other professionals. Call (800) 827-7170
for more information.
March
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Everything goes green along Fifth Avenue, from 44th to 86th streets
on March 17 when the world-famous parade starts at 11 a.m. Call
(212) 484-1222 for more information.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Circus
Circus tradition combines with newfangled twists when the Greatest
Show on Earth comes to town. Call (212) 465-6741 for more information.
Manhattan Antiques Triple Pier Expo
New York's largest antiques show extends over two consecutive weekends
as more than 600 dealers display treasures along the Hudson River.
Call (212) 255-0020 for more information.
April
Easter Parade
The Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue provides a showcase of finery
from elegant to outlandish. Call (212) 484-1222 for more information.
New York International Auto Show
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the week-long New York
International Auto Show includes "concept cars" as well
as consumer models. Call (800) 282-3336 or (212) 216-2000 for more
information.
National Tartan Day
On National Tartan Day, pipers and drummers march down Sixth Avenue
in the Tunes of Glory Parade to support the fight against cancer.
Call (212) 980-0844 for more information.
May
Great Five Boro Bike Tour
As the nation’s largest cycling event, the Great Five Boro
Bike Tour attracts some 30,000 competitors to weave through the
five boroughs on a 42-mile course. For more information, call (212)
932-0778.
Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
May transforms portions of Ninth Avenue from 37th to 5th street
into one of New York's best street fairs. Call (212) 581-7217 for
more information.
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
For more than 70 years, the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
has featured some 250 artists in Washington Square Park in Greenwich
Village. Call (212) 982-6255 for more information.
June
The Belmont Stakes
As a Triple Crown jewel to accompany the Kentucky Derby and Preakness,
Belmont Stakes action takes place at Belmont Park in Elmont, Long
Island. Call (516) 667-5055 or (718) 641-4700 for more information.
JVC Jazz Festival
From June through early July, jazz greats play at venues including
Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Beacon Theater and Town Hall.
Call (212) 501-1390 for more information.
Lesbian and Gay Pride March
A parade, parties, fireworks and other events heighten awareness
for lesbian and gay issues as part of week-long festivities commemorating
the Stonewall Riot of June 27, 1969. Call (212) 807-7433 for more
information.
Metropolitan Opera in the Parks
During much of June and July, city parks offer free evening performances.
Call (212) 362-6000.
Shakespeare in the Park
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park presents free performances
under the stars with avid Shakespeare fans lining up hours in advance
for tickets. Call (212) 539-8750 or (212) 539-8500 for more information.
Sweden Day
At Manhem Beach Club in the Bronx, Sweden Day (going strong since
1941) hails the summer solstice with raising of the maypole (“majstang”),
dancing, food and camaraderie. Call (917) 257-8948 for more information.
July
New York City Tap Festival
For nine days, tap classes offered for kids, teens and adults, followed
by evening performances by tap dance legends, ensembles and up-and-coming
hoofers. Call (646) 230-9564 for more information.
July Fourth
On July 4, New York City activities include tall ships sailing up
the Hudson River and a Macy's fireworks extravaganza over the East
River. Call (212) 484-1222 for more information.
Lincoln Center Festival
The Lincoln Center presents an array of dance, theater, music, opera
and circus performances from around the world. Call (212) 546-2656
for more information.
Mostly Mozart
Mostly Mozart showcases classical music virtuosi, also performing
works of Beethoven, Schubert and others. Call (212) 875-5103 for
more information.
Midsummer Nights Swing
Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza hosts an outdoor dance party
with sounds of swing, salsa and tango. Call (212) 875-5766 for more
information.
August
Harlem Week
Concerts, poetry readings, kid activities, sporting events, fashion
shows and more celebrate historic Harlem culture. Call (212) 862-7200
for more information.
Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors
This month-long free international summer festival includes interactive
workshops for kids and families. Call (212) 875-5108 for more information.
New York International Fringe Festival
Held in Lower East Side of Manhattan at some 20 venues, the New
York International Fringe Festival features theater, musicals, dance
and comedy. Call (888) FRINGE-NYC for more information.
U.S. Open Tennis
The U.S. Open is the final Grand Slam event of the season, drawing
top competitors for singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Call (800)
GO-TENNIS for more information.
September
Big Apple Performing Arts Festival
For nearly a quarter century, the New York City gay men’s
chorus and others have created a carnival performing arts setting
along Seventh Avenue. Call (212) 809-4900 for more information.
Feast of San Gennaro
This Italian street festival honors the patron saint of Naples,
with carnival rides, food, floats and music. Call (212) 768-9320
for more information.
Katherine Hepburn Garden Festival
More than 500 ethnic foods, art, craft, antique and jewelry exhibitors
create a midway along Second Avenue. Call (212) 809-4900 for more
information.
West Indian-American Day Parade
Labor Day Weekend in Brooklyn brings on a festival with food and
entertainment from top Caribbean artists. Call (718) 467-1797 for
more information.
New York Film Festival
This 17-day festival showcases new cinematic works from around the
world. Call (212) 875-5050 for more information.
Wigstock
New York City's legendary dragstravaganza on Pier 54 features a
show, wigs and drag, drag, drag. Call (212) 213-3958 for more information.
October
Columbus Day Festival
Lower Broadway celebrates Columbus Day with cultural and corporate
displays to go with food and live entertainment. Call (212) 809-4900
for more information.
Independent Feature Film Market
The Angelika Film Center screens new American independent films,
while hosting workshops and seminars. Call (212) 995-2000 for more
information.
NYC Oktoberfest
More than 500 ethnic food, art, craft, and other exhibitors create
an Oktoberfest midway along Lexington Avenue.
Tibetan Festival
Food, crafts and a puppet show star at the Jacques Marchais Museum
of Tibetan Art on Staten Island. Call (718) 987-3500 for more information.
Union Square Autumn Fair
More than 200 American and international merchants, restaurants
and others celebrate along Park Avenue. Call (212) 809-4900 for
more information.
Bluegrass Music Festival
Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island provides a rural setting
within New York City for the decade-old annual Bluegrass Festival,
featuring top musical entertainment. Call (718) 351-1611 for more
information.
Dewey’s Halloween Costume Party
Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory at Dewey’s Flatiron
Bar & Lounge (on Fifth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets)
where there’s a discount with mention of EventGuide to go
with 2-for-1 drinks and plenty of ghoulish fun. Call (201) 264-6318
for more information.
November
Chocolate Show
Chocolatiers show their tasteful artistry amid live music from chocolate-producing
countries at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Call (212) 865-6100 for
more information.
Lighting at Rockefeller Center
The city's holiday season kicks off with Rockefeller Center’s
annual tree lighting and ice skating show. Call (212) 332-6868 for
more information.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Times Square provides an excellent view of this spectacular parade,
known for elaborate floats and marching bands. Call (212) 695-4400
for more information.
Madison Avenue Holiday Expo
Madison Avenue comes alive as exhibitors create a balloon archway
leading to arts, collectibles and fashion musts. Call (212) 809-4900
for more information.
New York Comedy Festival
This five-day event festival of laughs features more than 50 stand-up
comedians at venues throughout the city. Call (212) 757-4100 for
more information.
December
Kwanza Festival
African food, culture and traditions in gift-giving unfold at the
Jacob J. Javitz Convention Center. Call (212) 216-2000 for more
information.
Times Square New Year’s Eve
Crowds gather early in the day for the thrill of watching the Times
Square ball drop at the stroke of midnight. Call (212) 768-1560,
ext. 44 for more information.
Polar Bear Christmas
On weekends, Central Park Zoo polar bears are on the take, opening
gift-wrapped turkeys and other yule treats. Call (212) 861-6030
for more information.
Matzo Ball
From a humble start in a Boston bar, Matzo Ball bashes in more than
a dozen cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. have
arrived at the Manhattan Mission as a holiday party for Jewish singles
on the night before Christmas. Call (212) 473-3113 for more information.
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