NYC Weekend Events from Cititour

Grand Central Spring Gift Fair

April 23, 2007 - May 12, 2007: Once again, 64 retailers, artisans and crastmen take to Vanderbilt Hall all within a Spring environment This fair is perfect for any Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, or "just because" holiday

This is a free event Hours of operation coming soon

If you are interested in being a vendor, please use the link below to view/download fact sheet and application

Mamapalooza

May 06, 2007 - May 20, 2007: What started out as a festival has morphed into a nearly monthlong celebration in honor of motherhood Mamapalooza will be marked this year with numerous events throughout the city There's the All Star Mama Rock Concert at Mo Pitkin's featuring "Housewives on Prozac", the "Full Metal Mothers" comedy show at the Laugh Lounge and various workshops, including a "Mommy Guilt" absolving workshop Sign ma up! For the complete Mamapalooza schedule click here

The High Line Festival 2007

May 09, 2007 - May 19, 2007: A festival of music, comedy, film, visual art and performaces in and around the Meatpacking district This year's festival is hosted by David Bowie Visit highlinefestivalcom for more info

The International Fine Art Fair

May 11, 2007 - May 16, 2007: Paintings, drawings and sculpture from the Renaissance to the 1960s by European and American artists All works are for sale under the strictest vetting conditions

Gala Benefit Evening: Thursday May 10

Maude Maggart

April 01, 2008 - May 10, 2008: Maude Maggart sings from the Great American Songbook

Celebrate Hanami - Cherry Blossom Time

April 05, 2008 - May 11, 2008: Hanami is the Japanese cultural tradition of viewing and cherishing each moment of the cherry blossom season At Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Hanami is a New York City "rite of spring" To view the cherry blossom map click here

Darwin Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure

April 25, 2008 - June 15, 2008: Life as Darwin saw it Thru June 15th, the New York Botanical Garden is offering a fascinating look at the untold story of Charles Darwin and his lifelong fascination with plants, including how flowers have evolved, from their extreme beauty to the sensitivity plants have to a single beam of sunlight and the pull of gravity This year's exhibition includes tours of the Darwin garden and workshops for children There will also be drop-in lectures and performaces of music and poetry from Darwin's era It's a great event for the entire family

2008 Plant Sale

May 06, 2008 - May 08, 2008: The Brooklyn Botanical Garden's annual plant sale kicks off May 6 with a members-only preview sale The public is invited to attend the sale on May 7th from 9am to 7pm and May 8th from 9am to noon Festivities include a bonsai clinic, houseplant gardens and "hidden treasures" For more information click here

Big Apple Circus

May 10, 2008 - May 26, 2008: The 30th Season of the Big Apple Circus We put our circus under a big top tent and gave our world-class artists the theatrical focus And don't forget our loveable Grandma the Clown!

Victorian Gardens Amusement Park

March 26, 2007 - September 16, 2007: Central Park's very own amusement park offering 15 rides, including rock climbing, fun slide and "family swinger"

General Admission $650 weekdays
Wristbands $1200 weekdays(Includes unlimited rides, excluding rock climbing)

General Admission $750 weekends
Wristbands $1400 weekends(Includes unlimited rides, excluding rock climbing)

Free admission 7 days/week for children under 36" tall with paid adult

Hours
Mon thru Thurs 11:00am � 7:00pm
Fridays 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am � 9:00pm Sundays / Holidays

Karen Akers

April 17, 2007 - May 12, 2007: Karen Akers

Performances at 9pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Additional performance on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm

For reservations, please call (212) 840-6800 x171

John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey

May 01, 2007 - May 26, 2007: Tues-Thur 8:45pm
Fri-Sat 8:45pm & 10:45pm

Grand Reunion

May 08, 2007 - May 13, 2007: Grand Reunion: Todd Williams, Marcus Roberts, Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley

Featuring Todd Williams, tenor saxophone; Marcus Roberts, piano; Reginald Veal, bass; Herlin Riley, drums

Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Chatterbox

May 10, 2007: Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Chatterbox - Celebrity Interviews Benefit

"Not Your Grandmother

May 10, 2007: Demonstrations by members of the International Old Lacers, Inc

Here is your opportunity to see how traditional lace is made and to gain insight into the techniques used by the artists to create their pieces for this exhibition Members of two local chapters of the International Old Lacers, Inc, will demonstrate how bobbin lace, tatting and needle laces are made Traditional laces will be on view and a "hands-on" pillow will be available for you to try it yourself and get acquainted with the skills required to make beautiful lace Free with Museum admission

Il Trittico

May 10, 2007: James Levine conducts Puccini�s popular triptych of one-acts that runs the gamut of emotions

Dixie Tupperware Partyclose

May 11, 2007: Fast-talking Dixie Longate, an Alabama housewife with a unique take on just about any topic, peppers her pitches with anecdotes from her colorful life And you won�t believe the alternative uses she has found for her plastic products (all of which will be on sale after the show)!

The Many Moods of Miles Davis

May 11, 2007: "I have to change," Miles said "It's like a curse" And so his trumpet voice--tender, yet with that edge--was bound up in five major movements in jazz The JLCO's Ryan Kisor opens with bebop and the birth of the cool GRAMMY�-winner Terence Blanchard interprets hard bop and the modal Kind of Blue New Orleans adventurer Nicholas Payton conjures the great 60s quintet And Miles vet Marcus Miller electrifies with fusion, featuring Wallace Roney on trumpet

Jimmy James

May 11, 2007: JIMMY JAMES "Divas Are Forever! 2007"

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

May 11, 2007: The greatest Rossini tenor of our time, Juan Diego Fl�rez, sings the role of Count Almaviva in The Met�s first new Barbiere in 25 years

Dixie Tupperware Partyclose

May 12, 2007: Fast-talking Dixie Longate, an Alabama housewife with a unique take on just about any topic, peppers her pitches with anecdotes from her colorful life And you won�t believe the alternative uses she has found for her plastic products (all of which will be on sale after the show)!

The Many Moods of Miles Davis

May 12, 2007: "I have to change," Miles said "It's like a curse" And so his trumpet voice--tender, yet with that edge--was bound up in five major movements in jazz The JLCO's Ryan Kisor opens with bebop and the birth of the cool GRAMMY�-winner Terence Blanchard interprets hard bop and the modal Kind of Blue New Orleans adventurer Nicholas Payton conjures the great 60s quintet And Miles vet Marcus Miller electrifies with fusion, featuring Wallace Roney on trumpet

Poole Party!

May 12, 2007: Poole Party! - Award Winning Comedy Variety Show with Ron Poole & Co

Jimmy James

May 12, 2007: JIMMY JAMES "Divas Are Forever! 2007"

Poole Party!

May 12, 2007: Poole Party! - Award Winning Comedy Variety Show with Ron Poole & Co

Nike Blanket Petition

May 12, 2007: Join worldwide fiber enthusiasts by participating in the Nike Blanket Petition, a blanket made up of 4 x 4 inch knitted or crocheted squares, that will be assembled as a petition for fair labor policies for Nike garment workers Hand stitched squares are documented by a digital camera and archived on-line, then stitched into a 14 foot wide blanket of the Nike swoosh Experienced and non-knitters welcome, there will be beginner lessons in knitting and crochet Exhibiting artist Cat Mazza will introduce the project and lead the workshop with a slide show about the blanket tour to knitting circles across the United States This session will complete the three-year initiative that she intends to deliver to Nike Free with Museum admission

Orfeo ed Euridice (Orpheus and Eurydice)

May 12, 2007: The first new Met production of Gluck's early masterpiece in over 35 years marks the Met debuts of the virtuoso Mark Morris, who directs and choreographs, and designers Allen Moyer (sets) and Isaac Mizrahi (costumes)

Il Trittico

May 12, 2007: James Levine conducts Puccini�s popular triptych of one-acts that runs the gamut of emotions

Cinco de Mayo at Crema

April 02, 2008 - May 09, 2008: Crema is turning Cinco de Mayo into a weeklong celebration, offering a five-course prix-fix menu with tequila pairing for $50 The restaurant will be celebrating French influence on Mexican cuisine with dishes like Pomme Frites with an added zing from huitlacoche aioli

Christopher Cross

April 15, 2008 - May 10, 2008: Award-winning singer/songwriter Christopher Cross performs at the Cafe Carlyle

April at Agora Gallery

April 18, 2008 - May 08, 2008: The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present A Collective Exhibition, scheduled to run from April 18th through May 8th The collection will feature the captivating works of innovative and talented artists from around the world

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

April 26, 2008 - May 11, 2008: Bertolt Brecht�s The Caucasian Chalk Circle explores the complexities of wealth and ownership in a cross-cultural parable In a war-torn village, plans are underway for a peaceful reconstruction In celebration, a famous singer, with the help of the townspeople, performs an epic folktale that culminates in the story of The Caucasian Chalk Circle The unlikely heroine of this winding tale is a simple maid who makes countless sacrifices to raise a child that is not her own Through clever inversions and reversals, broad comedy, and liberal use of music and song, Brecht questions commonly accepted social mores and offers a hopeful alternative for a healthy society

Bouffon Glass Menajoree

April 29, 2008 - May 27, 2008: Tennessee Williams� classic tale is shattered in this twisted and outrageous bouffon parody Each night a new audience member plays the role of the Gentleman Caller Why would anyone do this to an American Masterpiece? Tuesdays at 10:30, April 29 - May 27 Winner of the NY Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Production "Total theatrical sacrilege�Delicious!" -NYTheatrecom, �Must See! Hilarious!� -TimeOutNY "Genius" - CultureBot, "Hilarious Madness" - Show Showdown, "Extremely Funny" -NY Theatre Wire "Twisted Southern Goth! Absurdity at its best!� KAFI FM, MN

Lincoln Center "Great Performers" - Beethoven: The Art of the Symphony

May 02, 2008 - May 11, 2008: The seven-part Beethoven: The Art of the Symphony film series will survey fifty years of signal interpreters, and will include a noted documentary and feature film Archival films capture performances and rehearsals by legendary conductors and orchestras, including: Klemperer, Solti, Kleiber, Boulez, Gardiner, Norrington, the Vienna Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw, and von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic A documentary on Beethoven�s 9th Symphony explores the political history of the iconic work Eroica, the 2003 BBC feature film directed by Simon Cellan Jones, dramatizes the creation and first performance of the Third Symphony Beethoven: The Art of the Symphony takes place May 2 � 11 in the Walter Reade Theater Presented in association with the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Auditorium du Louvre, and Classifilms

Kiddie Cruise

May 04, 2008 - December 21, 2008: Kiddie Cruise is a family Cruise aroun the Hudson River and the Statue of liberty

Join us on Select Sundays starting May 4th, for face painting, live music, balloons, sing-along, magic shows, and much more Recommended for ages 2-8

Visit our website for Dates!!!

Vero�s List - Wednesday @ Cain

May 07, 2008 - May 08, 2008: Every wednesday

Location:
Cain
544 W 27th Street
New York, NY

Phone:
9175575787

Email:
vero@veroslistcom

Description
African influences pervade this ultra-chic space: bongos, animals prints, trade beads and safari treasures provides the backdrop, the crowd seems to move in trance-like harmony with the music, and it�s not uncommon to catch a grimpse of a celeb or two soaking in the scene! Wednesday night spinning house, pop, top 40, Dance, hip hop, eletronica

Price:
- Free admission before midnight on Vero�s Guest List
- Reduced admission / tables and nightlife packages reservations

To get on the guest list, feel free to send an e-mail to marion@eventpremierecom or send us a text message at 917 557 5787

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Bryant Park Tai Chi

May 08, 2008: Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center Classes are for all ages and experience levels

Bryant Park Yoga

May 08, 2008: The Yoga Project's experienced instructors lead after-work yoga sessions, open to all

If the Lawn is closed, classes will take place on the Upper Terrace

Senator Harry Reid: The Good Fight

May 08, 2008: Get a rare insider�s look at Washington and the political process with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Democratic Senator from Nevada Reid discusses his personal journey, his tireless work in the Senate and this year�s expectations-defying presidential race

La Fille du R�giment

May 08, 2008: Experience the �exceedingly yummy operatic cake� that was called �the operatic show of the season� by The Times of London when it opened at Covent Garden this past winter Audiences were dazzled by Natalie Dessay�s fearless coloratura and impeccable comic timing and by Juan Diego Fl�rez�s remarkable musicality�complete with the famous high Cs Dessay and Fl�rez are an �operatic coupling made in heaven� raved the Financial Times Directed by Laurent Pelly, the production also boasts stage legend and four-time Tony Award� winner Zoe Caldwell as the Duchess of Krakenthorp

La Fille du R�giment is a co-production with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, and the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna

Long Island University New Media Art & Performance

May 08, 2008 - May 10, 2008: New Media Art & Performance students and faculty present a series of innovative multi-media productions

Friday Nite Movie Nite

May 09, 2008: FEE: $5 per child, adults free
Every Friday Mamal� invites you and your kids to bring a pillow and comfy blanket and watch a movie! Movies begin at 6pm Call to find out info on the film Drop-Off Service is also available every Friday Night from 4-9pm What does that mean? It means that you can drop your toddler off to see a movie and go out on a date! AND local restaurants give 10% discount to parents that use the Drop-Off Service! Nannies watch babies and toddlers for $15 an hour with a two-hour minimum Kids get a FREE admission to a movie, a snack and drink while parents get a night together Drop-Off service requires 24 hours reservations For more info contact Scheyla@mamalunyccom

Macbeth

May 09, 2008: Giuseppe Verdi�s longstanding affinity for Shakespeare is explored in Adrian Noble�s dark yet exhilarating vision for this disturbing work, conducted by James Levine The ferocious couple is portrayed by baritone �eljko Lucic in the towering title role and soprano Maria Guleghina as his ruthless wife Rising star John Relyea and the magnificent Ren� Pape share the role of the doomed Banquo

The International Fine Arts Fair

May 09, 2008 - May 14, 2008: Paintings, drawings and sculpture from the Renaissance to the 1960s by European and American artists All works are for sale under the strictest vetting conditions

Re-creating Radio: The Itsy, Bitsy Statue of Liberty

May 10, 2008: Re-creating Radio is a two-hour workshop where children ages nine and older produce an old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects, and music The workshop takes participants through the many stages of radio production, including casting, microphone and sound effects training, and a cue rehearsal, before they put on a "live" broadcast The series brings to life stories in the tradition of Superman, The Shadow, and The Lone Ranger Each participant receives a copy of the performance following the workshop

Tickets, at $10 per participant, must be purchased in advance of the workshop date, by phone or in person at the Center Enrollment is limited to twenty people per workshop Workshops may also be reserved at a group rate To make reservations, call 2126216600

SELF MAGAZINE�S 15th Annual WORKOUT IN THE PARK

May 10, 2008: SELF Magazine�s signature Workout in the Park outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival celebrates its landmark 15th anniversary on May 10 in NEW YORK�S CENTRAL PARK from 11 AM � 3 PM

Workout in the Park 2008 is a transformative total-body experience that brings SELF Magazine to life by offering exciting workouts, beauty consultations, fashion tips, nutritional advice, and tons of freebies

SELF will demo the hottest new exercise trends at Workout in the Park, including: BLT � butt, legs and thighs; Million Dollar Knockout � boxing training targeted specifically for and taught by women; and Camp Crunch � a military-style boot camp

A one-year SELF Magazine subscription is included with every Workout in the Park ticket

La Clemenza di Tito

May 10, 2008: For one of his final operas, Mozart examined political and romantic intrigue with a compelling return to the opera seria form The radiant mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and the stylish tenor Ram�n Vargas lead a superb ensemble of artists ideally suited to the challenges of this profound masterwork, led by Harry Bicket (Rodelinda) on the podium

The First Emperor

May 10, 2008: Tan Dun�s rich pageant of ancient China returns, fresh from its sold-out premiere run Pl�cido Domingo reprises his tour-de-force portrayal of the great but brutal leader who sacrifices personal happiness to unite a country, in a monumental production by revered filmmaker Zhang Yimou

Long Island Singles Speed Dating

May 10, 2008: Cost: $35-$45 depending on reg date

Description: Long Island Speed Dating, Proof of age required: men ages 27-39 and women ages 25-38 Reservations and proof of age are required Visit http://wwwWeekenddatingcom or call 718-757-6933 Reservations and proof of age required

Vero�s List - Saturday @ Guest House

May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008: Every Saturday

Location:
Guest House
542 W 27th Street
New York, NY

Phone:
917-557-5787

Email:
vero@veroslistcom

Description
Experience one of the trendiest hotspot of New York: the very selective Guesthouse Join us Saturday night for some cocktails, great House music provided by DJ Vanjee and live Saxophonist and Drummers
Price:
- Free admission before midnight on Vero�s Guest List

- Reduced admission / tables and nightlife packages reservations

To get on the guest list, feel free to send an e-mail to vero@veroslistcom or send us a text message at 917 557 5787

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