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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!
FESTIVAL FOR FILM-BUFFS! … 18th ANNUAL BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL
BFF logo, © Brooklyn Film Festival
From May 29th to June 7th, watch over 100 films made by independent filmmakers from 20 different countries. Now in its 18th year, the Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) is an international, competitive film festival created partly in order to draw worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema. This year the movies will be screened at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, what used to be an old turn-of-the-century factory built right on the Williamsburg waterfront. Special screenings will take place on Thursday, June 4 at the Nitehawk Cinema (also in Williamsburg). Single program tickets are $13 for the general public and $10 for students. Full Festival Passes cost $100 and 4 Pack Passes cost $35.
Where: Wythe Hotel: 80 Wythe Avenue at N 11th St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
When: May 29th to June 7th
More information here
12th ANNUAL UPTOWN ARTS STROLL
2015 poster, © Uptown Arts Stroll
For the entire month of June, see hundreds of art exhibitions, open studios, concerts, dance and literary events in Northern Manhattan for free. Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), the Uptown Arts Stroll is an annual showcase promoting local artists and leaders that have partnered up to build a stronger arts community in Northern Manhattan that is growing in the often overlooked and quickly gentrifying neighborhoods of Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem. The event´s kickoff is happening on Friday, May 29th and will honor artists Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ty Jones, Andrea Arroyo and Eduardo Gómez.
Kick-off information:
Where: Broadway Housing’s Sugar Hill Development, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue, between West 154th and 155th streets
When: May 29th from 6:30-8:30pm
Art Stroll information:
Where: Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem
When: May 30th – June 30th
More information here
TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE
Event 2014, © Taste of Times Square
Bite into the finest tastes from around the globe (Cuban to Greek to Pan-Asian to good ole American fare) at Taste of Times Square, New York´s annual outdoor food and music festival. Venture on over to Times Square June 1st from 5:00-9:00pm to join in on the food frenzy – this year will also feature a first-ever beer garden! Festival admission is free; however each “taste” costs $1 and dishes cost between $1 and $6. Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event and online (see link below).
Watch video here of last year´s Taste of Times Square
Where: Times Square (1560 Broadway @ The Crossroads of the World, event takes place on 46th Street between Broadway and 9th Avenue)
When: Monday, June 1st from 5:00 – 9:00pm
Tickets available here
More information here
LET´S GET CRAWLING!
Rooftop fun, © Rooftop Bar Crawl
New York´s Rooftop Bar Crawl Tour is your ticket to the top – literally. Experience the best of nightlife entertainment at exclusive rooftop escapes around the city. Each rooftop is selected for its unique, hip vibe, breathtaking views and lively ambiance. On June 4th, encounter friends and fellow New Yorkers, sip on fine drinks and yummy snakes and enjoy the incredible sunset panoramas. Kick off your summer by letting loose, showing off your dance moves and having an insanely awesome time. “It´s the weekend experience you´ve always wanted and it´s right in your back yard, it only feels like you´re miles away from it all.”
When: Thursday, June 4th at 6:00pm (Also Friday 05/06 at 6:00pm and Saturday 06/06 at 5:00pm.)
Where: All around NYC (see list of participating rooftops here)
More information and tickets available here