The 17-piece orchestra performs at 54 Below, showcasing both classic and modern show tunes. Check out the full calendar of performances, from a Barbara Streisand tribute to Sondheim Unplugged and a Benny Goodman tribute orchestra!
Poets, playwrights and other performers partake in this annual free gathering.
May 25 Governors Island Opens
It's opening weekend and it all begins with the Family Festival, featuring arts and crafts and musical performances. The island is open every weekend through September 29. 
May 25 Beaches open for the season!
Show support for summer landmarks reopening after being affected by Hurricane Sandy:
What better way to start the summer than with a rooftop film? Head to the Lower East side for Rooftop Films; this weekend a coming-of-age comedy. Check the website for the full summer schedule.
May 25 to 27 Washington Square Outdoor Exhibit
Free biannual outdoor exhibit showcasing artists and performers in Washington Square Park. Also June 1 & 2.
May 26 Dub a Grub
As part of Brooklyn's Do or Dine, a backyard party will offer food and music all afternoon in an outdoor setting.
May 27 Memorial Day Parade
Manhattan's parade begins at 12pm on Broadway in Inwood, but the city's oldest parade is in Brooklyn!
May 27 Memorial Day Luau at The Dutch
Only in New York! Spend Memorial Day at The Dutch restaurant, in true luau fashion from 12-9pm; serving a prix fixe menu.
Been seeing all of the bike stands pop up? Finally, you'll start seeing bikes...for members, you can try it out on Monday. For everyone else, they'll be available in about a week's time. Head to Adeline Adeline for some great biking accessories. Citibike members receive a discount on helmets.
May 27, 28, 29 NY Mets vs. NY Yankees MLB Baseball Series
Playing at 7:10 at Citi Field on the 27th and 28th and at 7:05 at Yankee Stadium on the 29th. It's a great time to be a New Yorker!
May 28 Eat in the City: Farming the Five Burroughs
At the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side... Round table talks, blue grass music and farm-to table eats from local vendors like The Meatball Shop.
May 28 Biagio Antonacci
The Italian pop star, singer songwriter performs at the Highline Ballroom in his NYC debut.
May 29 Secrets of Start-Up Queens
At the 92Y,
How to Launch a Successful Business in Today's Entrepreneurial Economy features a panel of super women. A few of the names are supermodel Iman, Dylan Lauren (daughter of Ralph and owner of
Dylan's Candy Bar), Elizabeth Cutler (co-founder of
SoulCycle), and Cindi Leive (editor-in-chief of
Glamour Magazine). Sure to be a worthwhile event!
May 29 Brooklyn Uncorked
Celebrating 40 years of wine making. General Admission tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase VIP tickets. 
May 30 to June 1 Alan Gilbert, Wynton Marsalis, &
the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Grab tickets to see jazz legends in action at Lincoln Center.
