Head out to Coney Island after work for the final Friday evening firework shows of the summer. The festivities begin around 9:30PM and we happen to think the best views are from atop the Wonder Wheel!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Free Bike Rentals At Governors Island
Take the free ferry over to Governors Island this weekend. And if you
go on Monday, head to the bike station where you can pick up a free
rental for up to one hour.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Two For One Broadway Tickets
Broadway Week
takes place in September and two-for-one ticket deals just became available for more than a dozen Broadway shows including Annie, Jersey Boys, Spiderman, Newsies and more!
Click here for more information or to get yours today!
Click here for more information or to get yours today!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Free Arthur Ashe Tennis Exhibit
The U.S. Open kicks off this week and now through September 9th you can swing by the New York Hall of Science and check out Arthur Ashe Learning Center Inspirational Tour. The exhibit highlights the legendary tennis player -- the only African American player to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon -- and admission is free during the two-week
exhibition.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Blues BBQ At Hudson River Park Tomorrow
On Saturday at 2PM the 14th annual Blues BBQ
takes place at Hudson River Park (Pier 54 @ West 14th Street). Blues
bands from across the country will perform while New York City's top
barbeque restaurants (like Dinosaur Bar B Que and Delaney BBQ) serve up grub.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
This Weekend: Afro-Punk Festival With ?uestlove
The 9th annual Afro-Punk Festival
takes place in Fort Greene's Commodore Barry Park this weekend.
The free festival will feature performances by ?uestlove, Saul Williams, The Heavy and more!
More then two dozen food trucks will also be on site as part of Afro-Punk Bites & Beats.
Click here for details.
More then two dozen food trucks will also be on site as part of Afro-Punk Bites & Beats.
Click here for details.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Cheese & Baguettes At Blind Tiger Ale House
Swing by Blind Tiger Ale House
(281 Bleecker Street) in the West Village tonight and every Wednesday
starting at 6PM for some gratis snacks. Treat yourself to a baguette and
a rotating selection of cheeses from Murray's. They're free 'till
they're gone!
Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival
Over the weekend, the Metropolitan Opera kicked off its 5th annual Summer HD Festival which features free nightly screenings of its performances in the Lincoln Center Plaza.
More than 3,000 seats are available each night on a first-come, first-served basis each evening. Click here for more information.
More than 3,000 seats are available each night on a first-come, first-served basis each evening. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Slurring Bee: A New Take On The Spelling Bee
You've probably competed in a spelling bee or two back in the day? Well like many things in life, it's more fun when alcohol is involved. Swing by Last Exit Bat (136 Atlantic Avenue) at 8:30 and sign up to participate in their monthly Slurring Bee.
Here's how it works: Receive your first (not gross) Slurring Bee Shot. Shoot it. Spell something. For every round you stay standing, you'll receive another free specialty Slurring Bee nectar. Keep spelling till a queen (or king) bee is crowned!
There's a $5 entry fee and you can click here for more information.
Here's how it works: Receive your first (not gross) Slurring Bee Shot. Shoot it. Spell something. For every round you stay standing, you'll receive another free specialty Slurring Bee nectar. Keep spelling till a queen (or king) bee is crowned!
There's a $5 entry fee and you can click here for more information.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Grab Discounted Tickets To The NYC Pizza Run
One month from today, on Saturday September 19th, the fourth annual NYC Pizza Run will take over Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village. Participants will once again aim to complete a 2.25 mile course while stopping at checkpoints to scarf down three slices of pizza along the route.
Registration opened at midnight, and the first 10 people to sign up using the discount code NYCDD will save $5.00! The race, which is capped at 120 participants, generally sells out within 72 hours.
So grab your running shoes and appetite for this one of a kind extravaganza. And stay in the loop with updates on Twitter and Facebook.
Registration opened at midnight, and the first 10 people to sign up using the discount code NYCDD will save $5.00! The race, which is capped at 120 participants, generally sells out within 72 hours.
So grab your running shoes and appetite for this one of a kind extravaganza. And stay in the loop with updates on Twitter and Facebook.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Final Summer Street Tomorrow Morning
Tomorrow is the final Summer Streets! For the third straight Saturday morning, Park Avenue will be closed to
motor vehicles from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge so bikers, pedestrians, dog
walkers, and everyone else can enjoy a stroll along one of the city's
busiest avenues. Take advantage of this car-free route between 7AM and
1PM tomorrow morning.
There will be free bike rentals, free fitness classes, crafts, and much more! Additional information can be found here.
There will be free bike rentals, free fitness classes, crafts, and much more! Additional information can be found here.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Free Beer & Big Buck Hunter
Swing by Pine Box Rock Shop (12 Grattan Street) this evening for a Big Buck Hunter tournament featuring four games on free play and a free drink to help your aim!
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
$2 Smoothies At Jamba Juice
Now through Friday, swing by Jamba Juice and snag a $2.00 smoothie from 9AM-11AM. Thanks to our friends at 89th & Broke for the tip!
Monday, August 12, 2013
Free Bowling For Kids Every Day This Summer In Astoria
A round of bowling can cost you upwards of $10.00 in Manhattan. Why not head out to Astoria Bowling Center (19-45
49th Street) where kids will receive two free games of bowling every single day all summer long. Click here for more information and to register.
See other specials which adults can take advantage of by clicking on the image below.
See other specials which adults can take advantage of by clicking on the image below.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Free Admission: Breaking Bad Exhibit At The Museum Of The Moving Image
Swing by the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria for free this evening (and every Friday) from 4PM - 8PM. What better time to check out From Mr. Chips to Scarface: Walter White's Transformation in Breaking Bad.
The show's final season premieres on Sunday evening.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Broadway In Bryant Park With Wicked & Annie
The next to last Broadway In Bryant Park of the summer takes place this afternoon with performances from The Phantom of the Annie, Wicked, Cougar the Musical and The Fantasticks.
The Thursday afternoon concerts run from 12:30PM to 1:30PM.
The Thursday afternoon concerts run from 12:30PM to 1:30PM.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Free Lollapalooza Music Sampler
Dozens of bands rocked Lollapalooza this past weekend. You probably we're there. But the next best thing is downloading this free 20 song sampler from iTunes featuring Primus, Moby, Freelance Whales, Sonic Youth, Minus The Bear and more!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Free BBQ Pork Pies At Pie Face Today
Pie Face (New York's Aussie meat pie shop) is giving away free BBQ pork pies from noon to midnight today.
All you need to do is simply show Pie Face some love on Twitter @PieFaceUSA, Facebook, or Instagram, and they'll love right back with a BBQ Pulled Pork pie. Just tag @piefaceusa, or post directly to www.facebook.com/piefaceusa. Show your phone action at any one of the five Pie Face locations in NYC to get your free pie.
Pie Face locations:
1691 Broadway (at 53rd Street)
507A Third Ave (at 34th Street)
469 Seventh Ave (at 36th Street)
1407 Broadway (between 38th and 39th Streets)
464 Ninth Avenue (at 36th Street)
All you need to do is simply show Pie Face some love on Twitter @PieFaceUSA, Facebook, or Instagram, and they'll love right back with a BBQ Pulled Pork pie. Just tag @piefaceusa, or post directly to www.facebook.com/piefaceusa. Show your phone action at any one of the five Pie Face locations in NYC to get your free pie.
Pie Face locations:
1691 Broadway (at 53rd Street)
507A Third Ave (at 34th Street)
469 Seventh Ave (at 36th Street)
1407 Broadway (between 38th and 39th Streets)
464 Ninth Avenue (at 36th Street)
Monday, August 5, 2013
Books Beneath The Bridge
Head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for the next to last installment of Books Beneath the Bridge. The literature series takes place at Granite Prospect and features a reading, Q&A, and book signing with authors. Tonight you can catch 5 Borough Blues with Colson Whitehead (Manhattan) Victor LaValle,
(Queens) Kevin Baker (Bronx), Alina Simone (Brooklyn), and Binnie
Kirshenbaum (Staten Island).
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Summer Streets: A 6.9 Mile Car Free Route Tomorrow
Summer Streets
are back! For the 6th straight summer, Park Avenue will be closed to
motor vehicles from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge on three
consecutive Saturday mornings in August so bikers, pedestrians, dog
walkers, and everyone else can enjoy a stroll along one of the city's
busiest avenues. Take advantage of this car-free route between 7AM and
1PM tomorrow morning.
There will be free bike rentals, free fitness classes, crafts, and much more! Additional information can be found here.
There will be free bike rentals, free fitness classes, crafts, and much more! Additional information can be found here.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Kids Ride The Prospect Park Carousel For Free
Every Thursday this month, children 12 and younger ride the Prospect Park carousel
for free! Click here for more information.
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