West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival celebrates its 42nd anniversary

Patriotic parade-goers wave their countries’ flags, Celebrations for the Labor Day event start days before the parade and include live steel drum music acts and various other cultural activities.

New York City Unicycle Festival

You no longer have to be a clown, the growing popularity of this very quirky pastime, combined with the city’s initiatives to encourage cycling, make this a timely opportunity for a celebration of the unicycle.

A piece of Lady Liberty’s Nose

It also offers a curious piece of history, a copper chunk of nose, crafted to fit Lady Liberty’s face during her 1980s restoration, which will be auctioned next month.

Interesting Things to do in NYC on Sunday

Tired of doing the same old thing every weekend? Bars and coffee shops losing their allure? Don’t feel like watching a movie or dancing to the latest beats in a disco? Had enough of sleepovers, pajama parties and movie marathons? We don’t blame you. After all, variety is the spice of life, isn’t it? If [...]

Grand Central Dining Week an offering to suit every taste

For the very first time tenants have come together to offer locals, commuters, and tourists alike the chance to experience the vast array of food options housed within this iconic landmark. Everything from coffee to caviar, cocktails to cupcakes is included in this week-long celebration, guaranteeing that there will be an offering to suit every taste.

Will A Fashion Week Picket Line Strike At The Lincoln Center?

While Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week is only weeks away, it may be welcomed with a picket line. According to the Wall Street Journal, there’s a dispute between IMG Fashion, which produces Fashion Week and the labor union Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which oversees the majority of the theatrical labor at [...]

The International DJ Expo in Atlantic City

I want to remind everyone I had the pleasure of seeing Lady Ga Ga back in 2008 who at the time was just breaking out of her LES roots and exploding onto the music scene. ArtChick captured Lady Ga Ga and the entire event in photos.

11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade

Rejoice in the Hip Hop culture and come join the world’s longest celebration of Hip Hop Culture. The 11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade steps off in the Bed-Stuy neighbourhood of Brooklyn on Saturday August 14th at 3:00 PM from Marcus Garvey Boulevard at De Kalb Avenue and proceeds down Marcus Garvey Boulevard to Fulton Street and finishes up at the corner of Franklin Avenue.

Patrick Dougherty at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Patrick Dougherty is an environmental sculptor of international renown. Based in North Carolina, his unique and quirky natural wood sculptures have made him famous in several countries all over the world. He began sculpting in 1980, although it began as a modest attempt in his backyard. He has come a long way since then and [...]

Upcoming Food Events in New York City

There’s a whole lot of excitement happening this week and for all of you out there who live to eat, glue your eyes to this article and get all the essential information. On Thursday, August 5, head towards the Brooklyn Kitchen Labs (100 Frost St, between Leonard St and Meeker Ave, 718-349-5032) to participate in [...]