Happy Friday Non-Boring Members, While I cant say I was prepared for 100+ new NYAC members to join within a two hour window, I will say that its a pleasure to have all of you on board. NYAC is dedicated to bridging the gap between non-boring New Yorkers seeking to understand their hometown with member-only events and tours encompassing the citys culture, cuisine, architecture, and history. This is an active group, which means if youre not participating or contributing to the NYAC community in any facet, you will get kicked out. Something as simple as a like will suffice for now, but Im more interested in the member who posts their adventures to the group wall or attends an event in person. In the meantime, I am going to cap the group at around 200 until the NYAC community is more cohesive and ready for a fresh batch of members. Anyways, below are the weekend events I routinely post every Friday night -- this is a curated list of events around town that I deem practical, affordable, and worth checking out. If you can make one single event on this list, or attend something else adventurous, I can sleep well. However, if your weekend involves the typical Manhattan Bubble of hanging out with the same friends, in the same neighborhoods, for only drinking and Sunday brunch, then you have joined the wrong group (i.e. GTFO). On that note, expect some happy hours to commence bi-weekly or monthly so this community can be more than a bunch of anonymous Facebook users. Dont be boring, go do something. MANHATTAN Spirit and Cocktail Tastings @ Union Square (Sat) Celebrate International Womens Day with the Ladies of American Distilleries and Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) with free samples of spirits and wines. FREE (it better be with a name like that). https://unionsquarewines/events/tasting-details.html?ip=lXkHlrNVOb%2BR1nHWvCeO8g3%2FB6zV1wwDJWFH2lPgKwQ%3D Japan Week (Sat) If you love anything related to Asia like I do, head over to Grand Central Terminal for a festival of sorts promoting Japanese culture, cuisine, and tourism. FREE. japanweek.us/ Brooklyn Brew Shop Home Brewery Class @ Whisk in Flatiron (Sat) Learn how to make your own beer at home courtesy of Brooklyn Brew Shop https://whisknyc/blog/2393/brooklyn-brew-shop/ Gypsy House Party (Sat) If you love warehouse parties, especially those with gypsy bazaar markets, belly dancing, burlesque, and more, check out this gypsy themed rager down on Greenwich St. $5. eventbrite/e/gypsy-house-tickets-10652633313 The Armory Show 2014 (Sat/Sun) Head over to Pier 92 & 94 in Chelsea to see whats new in art...and how expensive is has gotten. $40. thearmoryshow/armory_arts_week/about.html SPRING/BREAK Art Show (Sat/Sun) A much more affordable art show than its Armory counterpart taking place at Old School in NoLIta. $5. springbreakartshow/ Alternate Side of the Street Mobile Gallery (Sat/Sun) This art show will feature works from Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and Swoon in addition to free merch giveaways. FREE. soakyourbuns/armory Moving Image @ The Waterfront New York Tunnel (Sat/Sun) An odd moving images exhibit in a creepy/awesome looking walking tunnel. FREE. moving-image.info/photosminy13/ Art Video Games in China @ Ace Hotel (Sat/Sun, ongoing until 3/31) Check out this pop-up arcade of crazy Chinese video games. FREE. https://facebook/events/1412468355669562/ New York Tattoo Convention (Sat/Sun) Check out the 17th annual Tattoo convention at Roseland ballroom -- no tattoo necessary. $20. nyctattooconvention/ BROOKLYN Saturated Faturdays (Sat) The event description starts with No dancing shoes, no entry -- expect some high-energy action with an early bird open-vodka bar special. $2. https://facebook/events/656436754415263/ Evil Empire Dance Party @ Brass Bottle (Sat) Another weird Bushwick party with a good vs evil theme. thebasebk.org/ Levines General Store: The Gluten-Free EatUP! (Sun) Head over to Freddys Bar in South Slope for the monthly marketplace of locally crafted, gluten-free, taste-full delectables and even gluten-free beer and cider on tap. FREE. glutenfreepopupnyc.wordpress/ FREE Womens Self-Defense Class (Sun) Are you a woman looking for free and effective self-defense techniques? Sign up for this 3 hour class at Traditional Okinawan Karate of Brooklyn before its completely booked. FREE (duh). https://facebook/events/1398523063745950 Live Taping of Late Night New York (Sun) This independant stand up comedy talk show is inviting everyone to their season 2 episode 1 taping on Morgan Ave along with free beer and free comedy. FREE. lnny2-1.eventbrite/ Brooklyn Night Bazaar (Sat+Sun, ongoing) Enjoy bands, music, drinks, mini-golf, ping-pong, and a lot more in a 24,000+ sq ft warehouse. I went the other weekend and it was awesome. FREE. bkbazaar/ Brooklyn Flea + Smorgasburg (Sat + Sun, ongoing until March) Get your Brooklyn winter market on while chowing down on one of 60 delicious (but overpriced) food vendors. FREE. brooklynflea/ QUEENS -nothing caught my eye BRONX The Orchid Show @ New York Botanical Garden (Sat/Sun, ongoing until 4/21) This annual event near Fordham University will feature thousands of flowers, music, tours, and more. $25. nybg.org/exhibitions/2014/orchid-show/index.php JERSEY Jersey City PI-E Day (Sat) Take a ferry across the water to the Liberty Science Center for a pie festival that should be glorious. $20. https://facebook/pages/Jersey-City-PI-E-Day/191124370915524
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:40:08 +0000
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