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JANUARY

New York National Boat Show

Tens of thousands of boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the New York National Boat Show. With its 101-year long history the show is recognized as THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 35th Street & 11th Avenue, New York City. Call (212) 922-1212 for more information. VISIT THE SITE">VISIT THE SITE

FEBRUARY

Chinese New Year

Chinatown, on Manhattan's lower east side, celebrates the Chinese New Year with 10 days of festivities featuring parades with dragon and lion dancers and elaborate costumes. Call (212) 484-1222 for more information.

Westminster Kennel Club Show

Established in 1877, The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. Held at Madison Square Garden features some 2,500 dogs of 162 breeds competing for Best in Show. Call (800) 455-3647 for more information. VISIT THE SITE">VISIT THE SITE

MARCH

International Art Expo

Paintings, prints, posters, sculpture, photography, jewelry and more are on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, bringing together dealers, retail galleries, interior designers, publishers, private collectors and other professionals. Call 888-608-5300 (for calls outside the US and Canada, 216-750-0353). for more information. VISIT THE SITE">VISIT THE SITE

St. Patrick's Day Parade

On the streets of New York since 1762 - the oldest, largest, and best in the world, St Patricks day parade along Fifth Avenue, from 44th to 86th streets on March 17 when the world-famous parade starts at 11 a.m. VISIT THE SITE">VISIT THE SITE

Manhattan Antiques Triple Pier Expo

New York's largest antiques show extends over one weekend in mid March a two consecutive weekends in November as more than 600 dealers display treasures along Piers 88, 90 and 92 of the Hudson River. Call (212) 255-0020 for more information.VISIT THE SITE">VISIT THE SITE

New Directors/New Films

This film festival, sponsored by MoMA and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, features works by emerging, overlooked and new directors. Such notables as Wim Wenders, Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg have screened films in past years. Call (212) 875-5610 for more information
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APRIL

Easter Parade

The Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue easter Sunday draws crowds of bonneted spectators sporting everything from the classic bowler to the more extravagant flowering bonnets. Call (212) 484-1222 for more information.

New York Antiquarian Book Fair

Approximately 180 international book dealers offer rare books, manuscripts, autographs, fine bindings, maps, modern firsts, illustrated books, children's books and more. Admission to the show is $15. Call (212) 777-5218 for more information. VISIT THE WEB ">VISIT THE WEB

National Tartan Day

Since 1998, Tartan Day has been designated by the US Senate as April 6 each year in recognition of the contribution made by generations of Scots-Americans to the foundation and prosperity of modern America.
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New York International Auto Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

North America's first and largest auto show features hundreds of the newest cars and concepts as well as classics from automotive history. Call (800) 282-3336 for more information
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MAY

Great Five Boro Bike Tour

As the nation's largest cycling event, the Great Five Boro Bike Tour attracts some 30,000 competitors to weave through the five boroughs on a 42-mile course. For more information, call (212) 932-BIKE VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

Mid- May transforms portions of Ninth Avenue from 37th to 5th street into one of New York's best street fairs. Live music keeps things festive, and vendors sell plants, crafts and T-shirts while over a million people sample the gamut of New York's ethnic cuisines. Call (212) 581-7217 for more information.

Artists for the African Rainforest Benefit

Celebrating a night for artists as well as Africa, the $500 per person fundraiser benefits men, women, and children of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Awards to activists are also announced. Call (212) 431-5508 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">
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Museum Mile Festival, Various locations- Second Tuesday in June

For one day in June, you can get into nine of the city's major museums for free, enjoying live entertainment along Fifth Avenue (82nd-104th Sts.) as you stroll from one to the other. Call (212) 606-2296 for more information
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

For more than 70 years, the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit has featured some 250 artists in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. The exhibit now occurs twice a year, for two consecutive weekends each time - the first begins on Memorial Day weekend and the second begins on Labor Day weekend. The artists now come from all over the world and over 200,000 people attend each event. Call (212) 982-6255 for more information.

JUNE

Restaurant Week

A fixed price lunch at over 100 of the city's top restaurants is only $20.03 for a week in late June. As soon as the participating restaurants are announced in mid- to late May, reserve immediately-places fill up fast. Some restaurants continue the deal throughout the summer.
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JVC Jazz Festival

From June through early July, jazz greats play at venues including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Beacon Theater and Town Hall. Call (212) 501-1390 for more information. VISIT THE WEB "> VISIT THE WEB

Puerto Rican Day Parade

With Hispanics making up substantial portion of New York City's population, Puerto Ricans are the city's largest ethnic group. The Puerto Rican Day Parade, on the second Sunday in June, attracts about three million spectators. The parade route heads down Fifth Avenue between 44th and 85th streets, with entertainers, politicians and other notables taking part. Call (212) 484-1222 for more information.

Metropolitan Opera in the Parks

During much of June and July, city parks offer free evening performances. Call (212) 362-6000.

Shakespeare in the Park

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park presents free performances under the stars with avid Shakespeare fans lining up hours in advance for tickets. Call (212) 539-8750 or (212) 539-8500 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">
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JULY

New York City Tap Festival

Tap City offers hundreds of master classes and courses with internationally renowned teachers, expansive adult, pre-professional, teen and youth training programs VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

July Fourth Fireworks

For more than a quarter of a century, Macy's has dazzled the world with its patriotic spirit and annual pyrotechnic spectacular. Produced annually by Macy's East, Inc., and in cooperation with the City of New York, it is the largest Independence Day fireworks display in the country, with over twelve million viewers watching on television and over two million viewers experiencing it live.

Lincoln Center Festival

The 16.3-acre Lincoln Center complex, the world's largest performing arts center,presents an array of dance, theater, music, opera and circus performances from around the world. Call (212) 546-2656 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

Mostly Mozart

For 39 years, the world-famous Mostly Mozart Festival has been a New York summertime favorite, July - August. Appealing to audiences of all ages, from the casual listener to the classical music aficionado, Mostly Mozart celebrates the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn and other Classical and Baroque favorites in a dazzling array of vocal, instrumental and dance works. Call (212) 875-5103 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

AUGUST

Wilkil Art Summer Series

Come experience an evening of art, music, wine, and painting with some of the coolest people around. We will be premiering WilKil Art with its first public show with our most favorite summer wine. Paint with the artist and signature socks, and mingle with art lovers and critics from all walks (646) 792-2445 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

New York International Fringe Festival

The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues - that's a total of more than 1300 performances Call (888) FRINGE-NYC for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

U.S. Open Tennis

The U.S. Open is the final Grand Slam event of the season, drawing top competitors for singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Call (800) GO-TENNIS for more information.

September

Feast of San Gennaro

Feast of San Gennaro brings more than 1 million people to the streets of Little Italy in the annual salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. Call (212) 768-9320 for more information. VISIT THE WEB"> VISIT THE WEB

Katherine Hepburn Garden Festival

More than 500 ethnic foods, art, craft, antique and jewelry exhibitors a midway along Second Avenue from 43rd to 53rd Streets. Call (212) 809-4900 for more information.

New York Film Festival

New York Film Festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Call (212) 875-5050 for more information. VISIT THE WEB"> VISIT THE WEB

October

Columbus Day Festival

Lower Broadway celebrates Columbus Day with cultural and corporate displays to go with food and live entertainment. Call (212) 809-4900 for more information.

Independent Feature Film Market

The Angelika Film Center screens new American independent films, while hosting workshops and seminars. Call (212) 995-2000 for more information.

NYC Underground Comedy Festival

The New York City Underground Comedy Festival TM is the biggest showcase of emerging and established talent in the world, catering to industry and consumers. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

November

Lighting at Rockefeller Center

The lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center is now a big event, broadcast nationally around the world. The first tree was set up there in 1931 and the first celebrated lighting occurred in 1933. Call (212) 332-6868 for more information

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

At the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, N.J., Sugarloaf Crafts Festival you'll find the unique handcrafted artwork of thousands of American Artists. Sugarloaf Craft Festivals are designer craft shows and fine art fairs with a difference Call (301) 990-1400 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Times Square provides an excellent view of this spectacular parade, known for elaborate floats and marching bands. Call (212) 695-4400 for more information.

Madison Avenue Holiday Expo

Madison Avenue from 42nd to 57th streets, Manhattan, comes alive as exhibitors create a balloon archway leading to arts, collectibles and fashion musts. Call (212) 809-4900 for more information.

New York Comedy Festival

This five-day event festival of laughs features more than 50 stand-up comedians at venues throughout the city. Call (212) 757-4100 for more information. VISIT THE WEB">VISIT THE WEB

December

Kwanza Festival

African food, culture and traditions in gift-giving unfold at the Jacob J. Javitz Convention Center. Call (212) 216-2000 for more information.

Times Square New Year's Eve

Crowds gather early in the day for the thrill of watching the Times Square ball drop at the stroke of midnight. Call (212) 768-1560, ext. 44 for more information.

Matzo Ball

Matzo Ball held at the hottest clubs each December 24, the Matzo Ball allows single Jewish men and women to mix, mingle and dance the night away. Call (212) 473-3113 for more information. VISIT THE WEB"> VISIT THE WEB

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