New York City Events May 2012
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May Half Price Tickets:

- New York Yankees and New York Mets
- Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark on Broadway
- Mary Poppins on Broadway
- GodSpell on Broadway
- Manhattan Champagne City Lights Cruise
- Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Gazillion Bubble Show
- Rock 'n' Roll Musical Million Dollar Quartet
- Fuerza Bruta: Look Up
- Stand-Up Comedy at Dangerfield's Club
- Chinatown and Little Italy Food Walking Tour

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Ninth Avenue Food Festival

May 19-20, 2012 12:00 – 5:00 pm
37th-57th Sts, along 9th Avenue

Voted the Best Street Fair in NYC, taste the best of the best Manhattan food, on the cheap, on one street. Kids and adults will be entertained and fed until you're stuffed! Admission free, food costs vary.

Come for Argentinian, Brazilian, Cajun, Chinese, Cuban, Dominican, Ethiopian, French, German, Greek, Haitian, Indian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Moroccan, Pakistani, Polish, Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Senegalese, Sicilian, Southern, Spanish, Thai, Trinidadian, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese food – and more! Ninth Avenue Food Festival

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Best May New York City Vacation Packages

With the great weather, and many New Yorkers escaping on the weekends, May is a great time to book your NYC Vacation Package. Choose from all inclusive:

• Memorial Day & Fleet Week
• Mother’s Day NYC Weekend

All New York City Vacation Packages include Hotel, Taxes, Free Attractions and Museums, Discounts, Maps, Vacation Planning Assistance and more.

TODAY Show Toyota Summer Concert Series 2012

May 18 - August 31, 2012 Fridays
49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza

This year’s line-up includes Justin Bieber and Chris Brown, Maroon 5 and Train, as well as newcomers Hot Chelle Rae in their first morning show concert. Crowd-pleasers Pitbull and Flo Rida join the line-up, along with country stars Kenny Chesney, The Band Perry and The Zac Brown Band.

May 18: Usher
May 25: Pitbull
May 31: "American Idol" winner and runner-up

June 1: The Band Perry
June 8: Chris Brown
June 15: Justin Bieber
June 22: Kenny Chesney

June 29: Maroon 5

July 6: Flo Rida
July 13: Zac Brown Band
July 20: Hot Chelle Rae

Aug 24: Train
Aug 31: Jason Mraz and Christina Perri

Fans and visitors are encouraged to come to the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's window-on-the-world studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Fourth Annual Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series

May 25th: Top Gun
July 13th: Spiderman
July 20th: Star Trek (2009)
July 27th: The Muppets (2011)
August 3rd: Jurassic Park
August 17th: The Goonies

Enjoy a FREE feature film under the stars on the Flight Deck! Doors open at 7:30, film begins at sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.

New York Yankees Baseball Tickets and Schedule

Our 27-Time and 2009 World Series Champions return to our 4th Season at the new Yankees Stadium. With our favorites, A-Rod and Derek Jeter, there are few things in NYC better than a Yankees game, an old-fashioned hot dog and our new Yankee Stadium - hosting 81 Home Games this season.

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NY Yankees Schedule - Home Games May 2012

Tue, 5/1 vs Orioles 7:05pm
Wed, 5/2 vs Orioles 7:05pm
Tue, 5/8 vs Rays 7:05pm
Wed, 5/9 vs Rays 7:05pm
Thu, 5/10 vs Rays 7:05pm
Fri, 5/11 vs Mariners 7:05pm
Sat, 5/12 vs Mariners 4:05pm
Sun, 5/13 vs Mariners 1:05pm
Fri, 5/18 vs Reds 7:05pm
Sat, 5/19 vs Reds 1:05pm
Sun, 5/20 vs Reds 1:05pm
Mon, 5/21 vs Royals 7:05pm
Tue, 5/22 vs Royals 7:05pm
Wed, 5/23 vs Royals 7:05pm

Taste of Tribeca

May 19, 2012
A great event for both adults and kids, this culinary festival brings together Tribeca’s best restaurants: Bouley, Bubby's, Chanterelle, Tribeca Grill and more. 2011 event cook offs included the Lamb Meatball Masters Challenge and Tang's Natural Dumpling Challenge.

General tickets allow for 6 tastes from some of New York's finest chefs. $40 advance, $45 day of. Learn more at Taste of Tribeca.

May New York City Concerts and Shows

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Wrecking Ball Tour
  Prudential Center (NJ), May 2, 2012

Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour
Beacon Theatre 
May 8-9, 2012

Lady Antebellum
Radio City Music Hall 
May 3-4, 2012

Steve Winwood
Beacon Theatre 
May 23, 2012

One Direction
Beacon Theatre 
May 26, 2012

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MetLife Stadium (NJ)   |   Prudential Center (NJ)  |   Izod Center (NJ)

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Opens

May 15-November 4, 2012
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails - what more can you ask for?

Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park. More on the 2012 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.

NYC by Foot - FREE Walking Tours of New York City

May has some of the year's most perfect weather for a Walking Tour of NYC, so why not try the city's BEST and FREE walking tours?

NYC Insider Guide May Pick: Central Park

NYC by Foot offers tours through Central Park, Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village, Midtown and most every other area and neighborhood in NYC. Their guides are all licensed in NYC, are passionate about NYC and work just for tips! With about 2-4 tours around the City daily, what's not to love about NYC by Foot? More about New York City Tours.

May in Central Park is beautiful!!!! And even us lifelong New Yorkers can get lost in 843 acres of park. Join NYC by Foot and wander the winding pedestrian paths passing a pond, rocky outcrops, bridges, open fields and skyline views -- all great photo opportunities. The tour will guide you down "The Mall", a promenade lined with statues of famous literary greats, to the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the main formal element of the park's original design. The tour includes a stop in Strawberry Fields, a living tribute to John Lennon, and ends in front of the Dakota Hotel, where the great Beatles's life was tragically ended.

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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit - FREE

Memorial Day Weekend
May 26-28 and June 2-3, 12pm - 6pm

Walk around Greenwich Village browsing tons of artwork displayed by original artists. Paintings, sculpture, eco-friendly art and lots of other unique pieces to see or purchase, at far less than gallery prices.

Location: near NYU, University Place from E 10th Street, South along Washington Square Park to W 3rd Street. The South end of the show, Schwartz Plaza, is also known as Bobkin Lane. More info.

New York Mets Baseball Tickets and Schedule

Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at Citi Field. Tickets are easy to get and the new Citi Field is one of the best stadiums in all of baseball. Take the easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central to Citi Field, grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action. Check out the NYC Insider Guide to New York Mets Tickets, Schedule and Directions or go straight to New York Mets Tickets at Citi Field Tickets.

NY Mets Schedule - Home Games May 2012

Fri, 5/4 vs D-backs 7:10pm
Sat, 5/5 vs D-backs 4:05pm
Sun, 5/6 vs D-backs 1:10pm
Mon, 5/14 vs Brewers 7:10pm
Tue, 5/15 vs Brewers 7:10pm
Wed, 5/16 vs Reds 7:10pm
Thu, 5/17 vs Reds 1:10pm
Thu, 5/24 vs Padres 7:10pm
Fri, 5/25 vs Padres 7:10pm
Sat, 5/26 vs Padres 1:10pm
Sun, 5/27 vs Padres 1:10pm
Mon, 5/28 vs Phillies 1:10pm
Tue, 5/29 vs Phillies 7:10pm
Wed, 5/30 vs Phillies 7:10pm

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Top New York City Movie and Television Tours

Take a guided tour of the New York sites you know and love from your favorite TV shows and movies! Choose from the Central Park Movie Sites Walking Tour, Gossip Girl Sites Tour, Sex and the City Hotspots Tour, NBC Studio Tour, Sopranos Sites Tour, New York City Original Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour and many more!!!

See the NYC Insider Guide Top Picks for Movie and Television Tours.

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Manhattan Cocktail Classic

May 11-15, 2012
www.manhattancocktailclassic.com

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is an annual celebration of the myriad points of intersection between cocktails and culture. With over 100 events spread across five days and five boroughs, the MCC offers a vast array of unique experiences to enthusiasts and professionals alike. The festival takes place in dozens of bars, restaurants, event spaces, galleries, rooftops, gardens, and museums. The big opening night Gala at The New York Public Library anchors the festival.

Broadway, Sports, Concert Tickets Below Retail Price

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• Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Knicks, Jets, Giants
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2012 Rooftop Film Summer Series

Photo by Sarah Palmer

Opens Friday, May 11, 2012

Watch a movie outside on a NYC rooftop, with our beautiful skyline as your backdrop! The Rooftop Film summer series, held annually from May to August promotes a variety of films, shown at various, interesting spots around NYC. Cost is similar to a regular movie ticket. Rooftop Films for details.

NYC Designer Sample Sales May 2012

NYC Designer Sample Sales are some of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers know how to get almost ANYTHING at a major discount off the retail price! Most sample sales are announced with only a few days notice, but often, they take place the same time every year.

Scheduled May 2012 Sample sales include Manolo Blahnik, Theory, Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff, Furla, Hickey Freeman, Bobby Jones, Nanette Lepore and Twinkle by Wenlan. Other May NYC Sample Sales that may be held again include: Catherine Malandrino, L'Oreal and Max Mara. Stay up to date with this year's sales at NYC Designer Sample Sales.

Fleet Week New York City 2012

May 23-30, 2012

Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships have come to NYC nearly every year since 1984. Fleet Week is the City's celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity to see the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team.

Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships. Ship Tours are held at Pier 88 and in Staten Island, daily Thursday - Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More on Fleet Week:

• Memorial Day & Fleet Week Vacation Package
• Fleet Week at the Intrepid Museum
• Cheap Budget Hotels in NYC
• Military Discount NYC Hotels

New York City Ballet 2011-2012 Season

New York City Ballet
Photo © Henry Leutwyler 2010

April 30 - June 10

Tickets on Sale: August 8, 2010
Individual Tickets start at $20

Partial Ballet Highlights:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Russian Seasons Moves Tschaikovsky Suite No. 3, Concerto Barocco Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux Fancy Free Symphony in C, Serenade Kammermusik No. 2 Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux Firebird

Dozens more at The New York City Ballet

Terracotta Warriors Exhibit Opens at Discovery Center

April 27 - August 26, 2012
Discovery Times Square Exposition
226 W 44th St, (Bway/8th Aves)

Direct from China, discover the legend behind the authentic terracotta soldiers with a fascinating journey back to the days of China’s first emperor — before and after his epic rule. Marvel at the life-size warriors up close and in person, alongside an exclusive collection of over 200 treasures and artifacts from ancient China.

$25 Adults, $19.50 (4-12) plus fees, Under 4 free. Ways to get tickets:

• Included with your New York Pass
• Available as a choice with the New York Explorer Pass
• Buy in advance, along with tons of other sightseeing options at Terracotta Warriors Exhibit in Times Square
• Half price tickets may be available at GoldStar Events
• www.discoverytsx.com and also check out their Pompeii Exhibit

Mother's Day in New York City

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day in New York City offers a ton of choices for every budget and interest.

Choose from special Brunches and Dinners, free cocktails and open bars, tons of special Manhattan Cruises, chocolate tours, the Yankees, Broadway, private movie screenings and so much more.

NY Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners 1:05pm

Mother’s Day NYC Weekend Vacation Package  - includes 2 nights in a Midtown Hotel, Mother’s Day Brunch aboard World Yacht Cruise, Free Attractions and Museums, Discounts, Maps, Vacation Planning Assistance and more.

Half Price Mother's Day Tickets: Cruises, Dinner, Brunch, Shows
Mother's Day Chocolate Walking Tour
Champagne Brunch Cruise
Champagne or Dinner Cruise
Wine Tasting Cruise
Live Jazz
RENT Off Broadway
Avenue Q
Fuerza Bruta: Look Up
Magic Show at Feinstein's

Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner - Whether you want a champagne brunch or a swanky dinner, many NYC restaurants are ready to roll out the red carpet for Mom. Choices include Sangria open bar, free desserts, complimentary "MOMosas," cocktails or wine, special menus and more. Browse menus and specials, and book your reservation online soon: Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner

Celebrate Mother's Day with On Location Tours - Treat your mom (and yourself!) this Mother's Day with a TV & movie sites tour in New York City! Sex and the City Hotspots and Gossip Girl Sites are the perfect way to spend a fun day with mom. Use code MOM13 to get 13% off tickets.

Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party - Saturday and Sunday at the New York Botanical Garden. Play lawn games such as badminton and croquet, fly a kite, and have a picnic among the Garden's spectacular spring color. Kids can enjoy hands-on nature activities and create a greeting card for Mom. On Sunday, watch the Bronx Arts Ensemble Family Concert, an interactive performance of the classic tale Beauty and the Beast.

Mother's Day Movie Night + Drinks at Yotel - Join Thrillist for this private event and head to Yotel's swanky lounge to enjoy the first of 3 drinks each, then move to the hotel's private screening room to recline on a space-age couch for a screening of Woody Allen’s Oscar-nominated Midnight in Paris, featuring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. During the show, enjoy 2 more drinks from the adjacent bar.

Mother's Day Cruises by Hornblower

Perugina Mother's Day Chocolate School

Five Boro Bike Tour (by TD Bank)

Sunday, May 6, 2012
(usually the first Sunday in May)

Watch or ride with over 32,000 cyclists spinning 42 miles through all five NYC boroughs, ending in Staten Island, where a fun outdoor Festival awaits. See bike demos, a mountain bike stunt show, food, product samples, massage and more.

TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour

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