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NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A. Where would you like to go today — without having to leave the city? New York has prepared a weekly guide of activities for you to enjoy. Many of them are free, or for a small fee, so get ready to have fun in the city and be sure to check This Week in New York regularly for weekly updates!

 

EXPERIENCE THE NEW WHITNEY

The brand-new Whitney Museum of American Art just recently reopened in an expanded space downtown on May 1st. Having moved from its previous location on the Upper East Side, the museum will open with the largest display of its permanent collection in history to honor its greatly expanded gallery space in its new home in the Meatpacking District. The new building, designed by architect Renzo Piano, includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square feet of outdoor exhibition space and terraces with impressive views of the High Line. Enjoy the unique exhibitions on display now such as Mary Heilmann: Sunset.  

WHERE: The Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street.

WHEN: All days of the week except Tuesdays from 10:30am-9:00pm.

More information here

Mary Heilmann: Sunset, © Whitney Museum, 2015

Mary Heilmann: Sunset, © Whitney Museum, 2015

 

OUTDOOR FILM UNDER THE STARS

Join the Intrepid Museum for its seventh annual Summer Movie Series. Watch free feature film classics with your friends throught the Summer on the Museum´s own flight deck. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, food and drinks Friday, May 22nd for the showing of Top Gun. Other movies will be presented on July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th and August 6th.

WHERE: The Intrepid Museum, Pier 86 (W 46th St and 12th Ave).

WHEN: May 22nd. Tickets distributed starting at 6:15pm, doors open at 7:30pm.

More information here

Top Gun (© IMDB)

Top Gun (© IMDB)

 

GET READY TO GET COLORFUL!

This May 23rd, take part in the Color Run. “The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality (The Color Run™).” Wear a white T-shirt and get bombarded by handfuls of colored cornstarch and glitter as you run through Citi Field in this fun 5K race.

WHERE: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue (Queens)

WHEN: May 23rd at 9:00 am

More information here

Color Run (© The Color Run, 2014)

Color Run (© The Color Run, 2014)

 

WINE TASTING: BROOKLYN UNCORKED

Kick off your summer by sipping on some award-winning New York state wines and feasting on some of the finest local fare. This May 29th, take part in Brooklyn Uncorked and enjoy an evening strolling around the incredible Skylight One Hanson venue while chatting with friends and jamming out to live music acts.

WHERE: Skylight One Hanson, 26 Bridge Street (Brooklyn).

WHEN: May 29th from 6:00-9:00pm

More information here

Brooklyn Uncorked (© The Village Voice, 2009)

Brooklyn Uncorked (© The Village Voice, 2009)