Let’s hope that we’re marching toward better weather this month (Get it?). Whether it’s rain or shine, there are always fun things to do in NYC. Here’s what’s happening in March:Philip K. Dick Film Festival | March 4 - 8, 2020Have an interest in the puzzling, the metaphysical, or the downright eerie? The annual Philip…
My objective this weekend was to see if it was actually worth going to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during the winter time. The short answer is yes, it certainly is. However, you should keep in mind before you go that it's not going to be the lush green wonderland that it is during the warmer…
Continue reading ➞ Is It Worth Visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Winter?
There's much more to look forward to this month than a hot date with your boo thang (or yourself #selflove). Here's a quick rundown of all the events worth checking out in NYC this month. Winter Jam in Central Park | February 1, 2020 Missing the snow? Get your fix of the white stuff over…
Continue reading ➞ Things Not to Miss This Month in NYC: February 2020
I wish I could be out and about in the city tonight, but outside is colder than the city’s attitude toward NYCHA residents (oops) and I’m not trying to lose any fingers or toes this winter. Instead, I’m going to live vicariously through a movie set in NYC. And with NYC being the most popular…
Continue reading ➞ New York Movies to Watch When You’re Stuck Indoors
Now that the holidays are over you might be wondering what else is there left to do during this dreary winter. But you’re in New York, baby! There is always a ton of things to do, even in anti-climatic January. Here are some of the coolest events happening in NYC this month. El Museo del…
It’s easy to joke that New York has a museum for everything, but I didn’t realize how true this is until I started to compile the ultimate list of free museums in the city. While researching for that list, I noticed that some of the most eccentric museums can be found in my home borough…
1. Marvel at the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show Forget your preconceptions about model trains: this train show is far from nerdy. Aside from the trains, the display features 175 mini replicas of NYC landmarks, all crafted from pieces of plants. 2. Have dinner at Rolf’s Restaurant Rolf’s is what you wish your…
The NYPL is an oasis in this city. Its 88 branches and four research centers are the few places in NYC where you can sit and stay a while and not be expected to buy anything or communicate with anyone. Plus, there are water fountains, restrooms, computers, and, obviously, free books to keep you amused…
Continue reading ➞ 7 of NYC’s Cutest, Coziest New York Public Library Branches
