New York can be a very fun and exciting city. With its Broadway shows, restaurants, hotels and venues, it is rare you might have a boring night in this place. It is full of so many interesting activities to explore, educate yourself or simply enjoy. These activities are what make New York the best place for entertainment. Many people visiting from other countries travel to enjoy what New York has to offer which opens great possibilities for new businesses and our city to continue growing. So it isn’t much of a surprise that every single night in New York City there’s something to do.
It’s great to support our city and watch as it continues to be an entertainment capital but in this economy nowadays it is hard to spend much on things other than necessities. New York can be very captivating but it can also be very pricy depending on the type of leisure you might be looking for. If you are on a vacation it may become difficult to fit some activities in your budget because of how expensive they might be. It becomes challenging when you are in a city that consumes you before you consume it. We are carefully watching our spending habits and sometimes we are left no choice but to stay home. Trust me I know, but I also have found that there are many alternatives in how to choose what to do for fun. There are times you may want to grab a bite, watch a show or go see a live band and New York is the place for it. You can have fun here even at no cost sometimes.
Latin Trends has come up with a way you can enjoy your time and save a few bucks, enjoy!
Theater-
Guidance, a New Play by Becca Schlossberg
March 29-March 31st , 9:30pm
After a violent fight with his father, eighteen year-old Tracey starts an epic drive south to Savannah, determined to lay roots for a new life. But to his surprise, his little sister, Cameran, is also along for the ride. In the lonely landscape of highways and playgrounds, Tracey finds himself torn between the new life that lies ahead and the old life he is trying to flee. In this modern day coming of age story, a young man discovers the limits of freedom as he tests the bonds of love.
Location:
The New School for Drama Theater, Drama Building, 151 Bank Street, 3rd floor
Admission:
Free general admission; reservations are recommended.
Call Ticket Central at 212.279.4200 or visit www.ticketcentral.com.
WorkShops-
Introductory Creative Writing Classes
All are welcomed to come, Have your pick!
Registration required. Free
Location: writingclasses.com/nycclasses/events&freeworkshops
Stitches and Yarn Knitting Crochet Group March 31st 2012 11am-2pm
Learn to Crochet and Knit. Beginners and Experienced Knitters and Crotcheteers welcomed! Please bring your own supplies/project (light colored worsted yarn) and size 7 or 8 needles for knitters and g or h hook for crotcheteers. Children are welcomed with parental supervision. Location: George Bruce Library 518th w 125th st New York, Ny 10027
Free.
Dance-
SPRING DANCE CONCERT: STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY
Student choreography as well as new work by Harkness-In- Residence choreographers Laura Peterson and Donna Uchizono
Date:
March 31, 2012
Time:
8:00 PM
College:
Hunter College
Address:
695 Park Avenue
Manhattan
Building:
Danny Kaye Playhouse
Website:
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/dance
Admission:
call 212-772-5012 for ticket info
Comedy-
The People’s Improv Theater
The Pit’s best and oldest group improvises every week, with a different house team opening. Book early—or just come early. The whole night of shows, from 7 to 11pm, is free and sells out fast. Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W 29th St between sixth and Seventh Aves, second floor (212-563-7488, thepit-nyc.com).
Jackets Off- with comedians Stone& Stone
March 6th 2012 and every Tuesday at the Luca Lounge
222 Avenue B New York, NY 10009
(212) 254-1511 Free.
Live Music
Eric Wyatt
Part of BAMcafé Live
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 10pm
Eric Wyatt is a throwback sax player with a tight band and a fat tone, uncannily evocative of jazz greats Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins. His father played with Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane, while Wyatt the younger has partnered with their modern equivalents and played every major club around town. Catch him swinging at BAMcafé Live.
BAMcafé
Free!
Arlene’s World Famous Live Rock ’n’ Roll Karaoke
The Strokes played some of their first gigs at LES mainstay Arlene’s Grocery, so you can take comfort in the fact that you’re rocking out where Jules & Co. played some of their earliest drunken shows. Just make sure you bring it—cuts by Zeppelin, Aerosmith,…Free!
Mon Apr 2, 10pm
Arlene’s Grocery 95 Stanton St, (between Ludlow and Orchard Sts), New York
Museum of the Week-
Whitney Museum of American Art
For those who may not know, the Whitney is having a very intricate exhibition called the Whitney Biennial where they feature art from artist at all different levels in their careers. It focuses on contemporary art in America along with events that are going on March 1st through May 27th .
Pay as you wish- Fridays 6-9pm
Morning Bird-
Yoga in the mornings
March 31st 10:30 am
Join us on this Saturday morning to practice some yoga with a certified instructor that assures, can teach you how to use the techniques and poses to get into shape. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Registration online is required. All participants must sign a waiver before they begin.
Location: Riverside Library 127 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10023
Free!
Bach at noon- Enjoy the sounds of Bach midday by this organ meditation series!
April 4th 12-12:50 PM
Location: Grace Church in New York 802 Broadway at 10th street
Free!
Play Reading: Miss Julie by August Strindberg
April 5th 1pm
An incite full reading on the 1888 classic play about the affairs of the heart, class, lust and the battle of the sexes.
Location: Baruch Performing Arts Center
Engelman Recital Hall
55 Lexington Avenue, B2 Level
New York, NY 10010
Free Admission. Reservations call 646-312-5073.
