NYC April Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events April 2022 include Billy Joel, Josh Groban, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Lorde, tons of comedy shows (April Fools!!!), NY Auto Show and Earth Day. Broadway is star-studded this month with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite, Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night, Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster in The Music Man, and Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Patrick Adams in Take Me Out.
The New York Yankees, Mets and NYCFC kick off their seasons, just as the Nets, Knicks and Rangers are (hopefully) heading to the Playoffs. April is also a fantastic shopping and sample sale month, and the weather is usually quite nice, unless we get too much rain.
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April Featured Events and Businesses
The MBA Tour NYC
Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 11a-3p
The Westin New York at Times Square
Make meaningful connections with their admissions representatives & get access to information that you can’t get online and discover which business schools match your career ambitions. Best of all, it’s free! Participating business schools include: Columbia University, NYU Stern, INSEAD, London Business School, Toronto Rotman, IESE Business Schools and 20+ more! More Info: The MBA Tour NYC
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Hard Rock Hotel New York
Now accepting reservations starting April 2022, the much anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York, "provides an exceptional base from which to explore the city’s most exciting attractions, while also adding experiences for our guests and New Yorkers themselves as only we know, custom-built through unique collaborations with artists, performers, and musicians. of legend." The 446 rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and musical amenities exclusive to Hard Rock Hotels. Don't miss the iconic skyline views from the RT60 rooftop bar and lounge, above 36 stories.
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Top NYC April Events
- New York City International Auto Show
- Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Islanders
- Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden
- Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) Festival
- NYC Ballet Spring Season
- Earth Day in New York City
- Billy Joel @ MSG
- The Met Martini Bar & Roof Garden Opens
- Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day (pending)
- Spa Week (pending)
- Tribeca Film Festival (moved to June)
April Concerts, Shows and Events
- Billy Joel – Apr 8, May 14, June 10, 2022 @ MSG
- The Weeknd -April 4-5, 2022 @ MSG
- Phish -April 20-23, 2022 @ MSG
- Josh Groban – April 7-9, 2022 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Justin Bieber – April 1 @ Barclays Center
- Lorde – April 18-19, 2022 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Paw Patrol – April 9-10; Hulu Theater @ MSG
More NYC Concerts Shows April – the New York Philharmonic and more.
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Sports New York City Events April
April is a killer sports month in NYC! Baseball and FC seasons are kicking off, just as as basketball and hockey seasons are entering the Playoffs. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries.
Top Picks this month include the Yanks vs Red Sox (April 7 home opener + April 9 & 10) and the Islanders @ Rangers on April 1.
- Rangers Tickets and Schedule
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- NYCFC Tickets and Schedule
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! NHL hockey and NBA basketball playoffs usually start in April.
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Hotels Near Penn Station, NYC
Staying near Penn Station / Madison Square Garden is a great idea when staying late for the Rangers, Knicks or your favorite concert, arrive or leave early via Amtrak or LIRR or just want to stay in a very affordable area of Manhattan steps from the Empire State Building, Macy's and no more than a 15 minute subway ride anywhere in Manhattan. Some of our top picks near Penn Station include:
- Pendry Manhattan West - new in 2021, beautiful rooms (photo)
- Hilton New York Fashion District - great rooftop with amazing views
- Crowne Plaza HY36 - opened in 2018, great reviews online
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
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Hard Rock Hotel New York Opens
Now accepting reservations starting April 2022, the much anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York, "provides an exceptional base from which to explore the city’s most exciting attractions, while also adding experiences for our guests and New Yorkers themselves as only we know, custom-built through unique collaborations with artists, performers, and musicians of legend." The 446 rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and musical amenities exclusive to Hard Rock Hotels. Don’t miss the iconic skyline views from the RT60 rooftop bar and lounge, above 36 stories.
- Discount Rates: Hard Rock Hotel New York
- 159 West 48th Street, Boutique Hotels in Times Square
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New York City International Auto Show
April 15-24, 2022
Tickets $17 Adult, $7 Child
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(11th/12th Aves, 34th/ 39th St)
Neighborhood Guide: Midtown West
Check out concept and future vehicles, ultra luxury sports cars and more. With their cool, new iPhone app, the Auto Show is better than ever. They were the first and largest attended Auto Show in North America, and one of the most popular events in New York City each year, receiving over one million visitors during its 10-day run. Filling the Javits Center with over 1,000 vehicles from major auto manufacturers and more, it is a must see for all auto enthusiasts.
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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center
Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you'll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.
- Ink48 Hotel - about 10 blocks from Javits Center, right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop! (photo)
- Midtown Convention Center Hotel - the closest hotel to the JC, less than a block away. Small, clean rooms, geared towards convention exhibitors and attendees.
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel - new "digitally enhanced" hotel in Garment District, 15 min walk to JC, modern, though modest.
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April Things to do with Kids in New York
Flower Show, Baseball, Central Park, the Zoo and more. Great things to do with kids in April include:
- Auto Show @ Javits Center
- Yankees and Mets Baseball
- Paw Patrol – April 9-10; Hulu Theater @ MSG
- Macy’s Flower Show (March 27-April 10, 2022)
- Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden
- Visit the Bronx Zoo
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Things to do in New York with Kids
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Broadway Shows NYC April 2022
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for April!
Plaza Suite Comedy Play - Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick, Play by Neil Simon
(Feb 25 - July 10, 2022) - Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker return to Broadway together in this hilarious and piercing look at love and marriage by Neil Simon. The play is composed of three acts, in which Broderick and Parker play different couples, all set in Suite 719 of The Plaza Hotel. The first act is a long-wed couple revisiting their honeymoon suite, the second is a Hollywood producer and his old flame, while the third act is a married couple on their daughter's wedding day.
Mrs. Doubtfire Broadway Musical Tickets - On Pause Jan 10 - April 14, 2022
Helloooooooo! Mrs. Doubtfire is a musical now, poppets, and she's here to make everything better! Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he disguises himself as Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new persona begins to take on a life of her own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. Previews October 21, 2021. Ages 8+
Mr. Saturday Night Broadway Musical Comedy - Billy Crystal
(March 1 - Sept 4, 2022) - Mr. Saturday Night is the story of Buddy Young, Jr., an outrageous and outspoken comedian who found fame, if not fortune, in the early days of television. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out, Buddy seeks one more shot at the spotlight, and while he’s at it, one last shot at fixing the family he fractured along the way.
Take Me Out Broadway - Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Take Me Out follows Darren Lemming, star center fielder for the Empires, who reveals he is gay and faces a barrage of long-held unspoken prejudices. Facing some hostile teammates and fraught friendships, Darren is forced to contend with the challenges of being a gay person of color within the confines of a classic American institution. As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season, the players and fans begin to question tradition, their loyalties and the price of victory. (October 27, 2022 - Feb 5, 2023) + (Mar 10 - June 11, 2022).
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
Celebrities on Broadway
- The Music Man on Broadway - Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster (Dec 20, 2021- Jan 15, 2023)
- Funny Girl - Lea Michele & Tovah Feldschuh (September 6, 2022+)
- Take Me Out Broadway - Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson (October 27, 2022 - Feb 5, 2023)
- Ohio State Murders - Audra McDonald (Dec 8, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023)
- A Doll’s House - Jessica Chastain (Feb 13 - June 4, 2023)
- Sweeney Todd - Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford (Previews Feb 26, Opens Mar 26, 2023)
- Summer, 1976 - Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht (April 4, 2023+)
See More: List of Broadway Shows
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NYC Hotels Times Square
The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.
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Fun Things to do in New York in Spring
There are hundreds of fun things to do in New York in Spring. With the cherry blossoms, green foliage, sparkling rivers and warm weather as your backdrop, Spring is the time to take advantage of rooftops, biking, tennis, volleyball, walking tours and so much more.
Here are some of our top picks for Fun Things to do in New York in Spring.
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Things to do in New York in April
The best Things To Do in New York in April include cheering on any of 7 sports teams, exploring Central Park and getting your tennis gear and bicycles ready for warmer weather. Some of our top April picks include:
- Private Central Park Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer – get professional photos of you and your loved ones in Times Square, The Plaza Hotel, Central Park and more on this 2 hour guided tour.
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to some of our exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
- Tennis in New York City – NYC public parks tennis season generally runs from the first Saturday in April to the Sunday before Thanksgiving
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US Premiere Philip Glass Symphony No 13 Concert
April 5, 2022 at 8pm
Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) has announced that its Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Alexander Shelley, will perform in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on 05 April 2022 at 8pm. The concert will feature the U.S. premiere of a new work by Philip Glass, his Symphony No. 13, which was commissioned by the Orchestra on the theme Truth in Our Time as a tribute to Canadian American journalist Peter Jennings.
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H&M Cherish Waste Exhibition
April 29 – May 1, 2022
Studio 525
525 W 24th Street, New York, NY
H&M is proud to present the Cherish Waste Exhibition. To celebrate the launch of the Innovation Stories Cherish Waste Collection, the fifth drop in its sustainability initiative, Innovation Stories, launching in the US and CA on May 5th on www.hm.com, H&M has transformed Studio 525 in New York City into an immersive experience championing the impact of sustainable choices.
More Info: H&M Cherish Waste Exhibition
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The Vessel and Hudson Yards
Happy Anniversary to Hudson Yards! Hudson Yards is a new development and destination near Chelsea that runs from W 30-34th Streets and 10-12th Avenues. It offers Little Island, Edge, The Vessel, The Shops at Hudson Yards.
The Vessel is an art-sculpture-park-excercise combination open to the public with 2,500 steps, 154 flights of stairs and wonderful NYC views (temporarily closed to climbing).
Download the FREE: Chelsea & Hudson Yards Map & Guide
Sightsee from the Sky
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or Summit? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
- Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
- Edge - (100-101 floors) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
- Summit One Vanderbilt - (91-93 floors) Opens Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building
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New Hotels in Manhattan
New hotels in Manhattan give you access to crisp sheets, new linens, towels, restaurants, rooftops and more before anyone else gets to them. While you may have to deal with some grand opening kinks, you'll often get amazing rates at the newest Manhattan hotels before the full buzz is out there for everyone to discover. Recently opened hotels include:
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - Times Square's ONLY outdoor pool + rooftop bar on 31st & 32nd floors (photo)
- Renaissance New York Chelsea - Somewhere Nowhere area, top two floors with pool, sundeck and amazing skyline views
- Moxy Lower East Side - five eating and dining spaces by Tao Group, a local favorite
- Grayson Hotel - adjacent to Bryant Park, "With one-of-a-kind rooftop views of the rivers, Times Square NYE Ball Drop and Edge"
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Secret NYC Insider Tours
Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!
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Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:
- Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
- Sky Room @ Fairfield Inn Times Square - 'the city's highest rooftop lounge' on 34th floor (photo)
- The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals
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Celebrate Earth Day in New York City
April 22, 2022
Earth Day, designed to celebrate and protect our planet, is celebrated across all 5 NYC Boroughs and there are lots of activities in which to take part. NYC Parks hosts dozens of activities in all our parks for Earth Day & Arbor Day. The Department of Transportation closes about 30 blocks of Broadway to cars. The American Museum of Natural History hosts EarthFest. There is a block party in Union Square and so much more.
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
TBD 2022
September 18, 2021 (prior to 2021, event was held in April)
Museum Day offers free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address, which provides free general admission for two people.
Manhattan museums include: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, Bard Graduate Center Gallery, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Poster House, Museum of the City of New York and The Cathedral of St. John the Divine New York
More Info: smithsonianmag.com
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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open
May 17-October 23, 2022
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails - what more could you want?
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. The 2022 Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey will be on view May-October and showcases "a full-scale architectural structure imbued with the collective energy and imagination of the South Central Los Angeles Community where she was born and continues to work." On Friday & Saturday Nights, The Met hosts Sun Sets, which celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture with a series of rooftop events showcasing the diversity of sounds emanating from the city's ever-evolving music underground.
More info: 2022 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.
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NYC Travel Vacation Advice
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Little Island NYC
Pier 55 & Hudson River Park Greenway, NY 10014
Roughly 14th St, West of Chelsea Market
NYC’s new Little Island in the Hudson River resembles a leaf floating on water with a base of tulip-shaped pots and seating lawns, gentle slopes, winding pathways leading to dazzling views, and a variety of spaces for performances, play rest and relaxation. The island is open 6am-1am daily, but you must reserve your timed entry spots May-September.
Perform in the Park, Events in the Amph ++
June - September
Little Island offers a diverse mix of programs, experiences, shows and events. The majority of events in the park will be presented free or at a low cost, to create an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Little Island's August Festival celebrates NYC’s wonderful mix of cultures reflected in four weeks of adventurous, free live performances, including dance, music, poetry, comedy shows, surprising collaborations and new commissions, with over 35 free performances in The Amph.
More Info: Little Island
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Our detailed NYC Airport Guides go in-depth on everything you need to know about each airport. Free shuttles, nearby hotels, Stay & Fly Free Parking, Taxis, Limos, Shuttles, Parking, Cheap Flights and more.
Orchid Show @ New York Botanical Garden
February 18 – April 23, 2023
Thousands of orchids provide bursts of forms and colors—in purples, reds, oranges, and hot pink—revealed through overhead arches, vine-inspired ribbons, mirrored sculpture, dramatic lighting, and other artistic embellishments. The largest exhibition of its kind in the United States also offers insight into caring for orchids, music from around the world, and a gorgeous setting for evening cocktails.
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More New York City Events April
- Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) Festival – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2020. TBD 2022.
More Info: bbg.org/visit/event/sakura_matsuri_2020 - Artexpo New York – April 7-10, 2022 @ Pier 36 – in the Big Apple, Artexpo New York is the world’s largest fine art marketplace. In addition to all the fabulous art, there are Art Labs, the Spotlight Program, Meet the Artist sessions, live art demonstrations and more!
More Info: redwoodartgroup.com/artexpo-new-york - Ice Skating in New York City
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The MBA Tour NYC
Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 11a-3p
The Westin New York at Times Square
Make meaningful connections with their admissions representatives & get access to information that you can’t get online and discover which business schools match your career ambitions. Best of all, it’s free! Participating business schools include: Columbia University, NYU Stern, INSEAD, London Business School, Toronto Rotman, IESE Business Schools and 20+ more! More Info: The MBA Tour NYC
Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie
There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!
Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:
- Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
- Sky Room @ Fairfield Inn Times Square - 'the city's highest rooftop lounge' on 34th floor (photo)
- The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals
See More: Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
Museums
Museums and attractions are open, some with reduced capacity, safety protocols, reservations and vaccination proof. Check out the new Museum of Ice Cream (SoHo), Guggenheim, MoMA, Whitney and so many more NYC Museums from which to choose.
Attractions & Sightseeing
NYC attractions are open, some with reservations required. Whether you want to sightsee from the sky or selfie with celebs @ Madame Tussauds, you can be safe and explore.
Go HIGH or Go Home
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or the new SUMMIT? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
- Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
- Edge - (100-101 floors) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
- Summit One Vanderbilt - (91-93 floors) Opened Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building. One of the hottest tickets in town
Secret NYC Insider Tours
Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!
Fun Things to Do in NYC
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New York Yankees Schedule
The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to Yankee Stadium with our newest star recruit, pitcher Gerrit Cole. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
- Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games April
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.
- Mets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs the last six consecutive seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
- Rangers Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Rangers Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games April
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Knicks MSG Schedule
No matter how they are performing, Knicks games are always a blast and there's nothing like an event at MSG. Come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, "The World’s Most Famous Arena." Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and cheer on the New York Knicks today! As a general rule, with plenty of exceptions, basketball games start at either 7:30pm or 12:00pm, November through April.
- Knicks Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Knicks Tickets, Schedule, Directions
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Brooklyn Nets Schedule
The Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center is a true NYC experience. They offer classic Brooklyn foods like Nathan’s hot dogs and Juniors’ cheesecake, and have Jay-Z as a part owner! Jay-Z's 40/40 club in the luxury sections of Barclays center serves drinks until 2am. With 2,000 seats at Barclay's Center costing $25 or less, professional basketball is now available to everyone! See Brooklyn's newest team bring it New York style.
- Brooklyn Nets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: Brooklyn Nets Tickets, Schedule and Directions
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Things to Do in NYC by Month
Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month. Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
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Spa Week – The best NYC Spa Services for $50
2020 Update – we are told Spa Week has moved to the summer and reservations will open June 15, 2020
Hundreds of top spas around the city offer treatments for $50. Facials, massages, laser hair removal and more. My favorite spa is Great Jones (at left), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna, however, they no longer have the best spa week deals. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden. See Spa Week for details.
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Annual Tribeca Film Festival
June 8-19, 2022 (usually in April)
The Tribeca Festival is back with in-person screenings and live events! The 20th-anniversary celebration is the first major US festival to be held in person since the start of the pandemic. The multi-week Film Festival will take place at all new venues this year always showcases every film genre while attracting blockbuster global celebrities, second only to the annual Met Gala.
More Info: www.tribecafilm.com
Robert De Niro and colleagues founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001, following the the World Trade Center attacks to spur the revitalization of lower Manhattan. The Festival’s mission focuses on assisting filmmakers to reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promoting New York City as a major film making center.
Tribeca Film festival tickets are usually on sale first to American Express cardmembers, then the public, closer to the opening. Tickets range in price, depending on the event, but some screenings are even lower than a regular priced movie ticket.
Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC's most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.
- Frederick Hotel - one of NYC's best lesser know hidden gems
- Moxy NYC Downtown - 30 stories, local coffee program, arcade games, DJ and a basketball court
- The Artezen Hotel - high-tech suites, yoga & fitness center + HIDE, a swanky, two-story sky lounge (photo)
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
More Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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