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It is hard for all of us to believe Labor Day is already next weekend. A bittersweet holiday, many of us are squeezing all we can from these final days of the season to make lasting memories. This week's Special Feature highlights my favorite outdoor things to do while staying local and enjoying the tranquility.    

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GeneralGENERAL EVENTS
Now Open  Bryant Park Outdoor Activities
Seaglass Carousel
Bryant Park 
There is so much to do during the summer in Bryant Park... from outdoor dance and exercise classes to a live piano player... check the calendar for the full schedule. 

Battery Park
The exquisite smart glass panels transform the carousels walls from clear to blue. More than 10 years in the making, is a multimedia aquatic experience evoking The Battery's maritime history as the first home of the New York Aquarium.
The High Line (West 13th & Washington Streets)
Every Tuesday until October you can peek into high powered telescopes on the High Line and chat with the experts.  

August 28  Astronomy Nights
Intrepid Museum - Pier 86 - Hudson River Park (at 46th Street)
From 6:45pm to 10pm, star-gaze with local astronomers on high-powered telescopes. In addition to the outside viewing, there will also be talks and hands-on demonstrations inside the Museum.
 
US Open
August 31 to September 13   US Open
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - Queens 
Tickets are now on sale for matches at this year's Open.  On August 29th seize your chance to rub elbows with some of the top names in tennis at the Party with the Pros event.

September 3 through 6  NYC Unicycle Festival

Battery Park to Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island, Governors Island
Long distance rides, public shows, a learn-to-ride area, sports, and workshops.  



ON THE RADAR:     

September 10 through 17  Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week  

Various Locations 
One of my favorite weeks of the year, Fashion Week showcases spectacular upcoming collections for the fashion forward set.   
Tribute in Light

September 11  Tribute in Light
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Twin beams shining from dusk on September 11, through dawn the next day. Visible within a sixty-mile radius on a clear night, it honors those who were lost and those who worked so hard to get our city through the horrific tragedy.

September 13  NYC Century Bike Tour
Central Park or Prospect Park
The nation's only all-urban 100-mile bike tour!  Choose between two starting points (Prospect Park and Central Park) and 35, 55, 75 and 100-mile rides. Take a tour like no other... 

September 16   Sip for the Sea
Central Park Zoo 
The Wildlife Conservation Society hosts an annual fundraiser of sustainable wines and foods that will support the New York Aquarium and to celebrate a commitment to marine conservation in New York and around the globe. 

Rolex Central Park Horse Show 
September 20  92Y Annual Street Festival
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Live performances, arts and crafts, learning opportunities, and discounts on events and classes.

September 23 through 27  Rolex Central Park Horse Show
Wollman Rink - Central Park  Equestrian event sponsored by Rolex, showcasing exceptional jumpers and riders.



September 26  2015 Global Citizen Festival
Central Park
A festival focusing on ending world poverty.  Celebrity hosts and performers will include Beyoncé, Selma Hayek, Pearl Jam, Kerry Washington, Stephen Colbert and Hugh Jackman.


CutluralCULTURAL PURSUITS
Looking for a new way to see a museum?  Check out Museum Hack, guided tours (up to 9 people) of the Met and the American Museum of Natural History. Led by experienced guides well-versed in art history, it's a way to see the works through a new lens.
   
CLOSING THIS WEEK:
Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin 
   
MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN(2 Columbus Circle)
Through August 30 
Displays thirty of his works of ever-changing fashion.  

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY  (5th Avenue at 42nd Street)
Through September 4 
A retrospective survey of photography. How have we been engaged over time? Are we risking our privacy in pursuit of a more public photography? The exhibit explores these questions.    
 
Sinatra: An American Icon
Through September 4

A tribute to the life of the legendary actor and singer, Frank Sinatra. A multimedia exhibit showcasing memorabilia never before seen.  

SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK (Long Island City)
The Living Pyramid
Through August 30
Stop by and see New York City artist Agnes Denes' work.

VAN DER PLAS GALLERY (156 Orchard Street) 
Summer Salon 2015
Through August 31 
Displays works from various artists.  There will be a closing party for the Summer Salon exhibition on August 28th from 6-8 pm, displaying works from various artists including Red Intersections, Quartered by Toni Silber-Delerive.  

Scott Patt: Bigger. Smaller Funnier. 
WINSTON WACHTER FINE ART GALLERY (530 West 25th Street)
Scott Patt: Bigger. Smaller. Funnier.
Through August 31
Patt's paintings inspire viewers to consider overlooked humorous and poignant moments in life.


WOOLWORTH BUILDING 
(233 Broadway)
Through August 31st 
The lobby of this historic landmark was closed to the public for 12 years, but it's recently reopened for tours. Take in the grand marble staircase, glass mosaic ceiling and striking murals.



ONGOING EXHIBITS:
 
 
Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition:
Bernd Sannwald

AGORA GALLERY  (530 West 25th Street)
The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition
Through September 8
Twenty eight artists from eighteen countries compete.

AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM (2 Lincoln Square)
Folk Art and American Modernism
Through September 27
This exhibit traces folk art from fishing shacks to the walls of major art museums.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY  (Central Park West at 79th Street) 
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean
Through January 2016
Visit the American Museum of Natural History to take a breathtaking journey around the underwater world as Cousteau introduces 30 species shown for the first time on film... created over a three year period. 

COOPER HEWITT  (2 East 91st Street)
How Posters Work
Through January 26, 2016
Dozens of designers collaborate to convey their ideas and constructions.

The Hunger Games

DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE
(226 West 44th Street)
The Hunger Games
Through January 3, 2016
The world premiere exhibition is open! Katniss fans will go wild for authentic costumes, props, and highly interactive hands-on experiences exploring the world of Panem.    





ELLIS ISLAND
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island. 

Ongoing
Tells the story of immigration to America before the processing station opened in 1892 and after it closed in 1954. 

THE FRICK COLLECTION (10 East 71st Street)
Through September 6
British artist Frederic Leighton's paintings are on exhibition.
 
GARMENT DISTRICT (Broadway between 36th and 41st Streets)
Seward Johnson's Marilyn Monroe 
Through September 15
Rotating sculptures will be on display, including Icons Revisited which includes Marilyn Monroe. 

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue)
Storylines: Contemporary Art at the Guggenheim
Through September 9
This exhibit displays 100+ works and examines how artists forge new paradigms for storytelling through painting, photography and sculpture.

HELLY NAHMAD GALLERY (975 Madison Avenue)  
Highlights from the Collection: Summer 2015
Through October 8
Features two of my favorite artists... Calder and Picasso.   

INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM
(Pier 86 - 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
Through September 15
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. 

THE JEWISH MUSEUM (1109 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 27
The first exhibition to explore how avant-garde art influenced the look and content of early network television.

MADISON SQUARE PARK
Through Winter
500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway.  An eye-catching exhibit.
 
Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends
MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY (523 West 24th)
Through October 24
Over 30 works on paper that Truitt made while living in Tokyo.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
I visited recently and it's fantastic. Allow a two stop visit since there's so much to see in the exhibit.  I really enjoyed his Impressionist pieces and was surprised to learn that Sargent was friends with Monet.




Through November 1
A perfect time to visit the Met's Roof Garden. Besides the beautiful view and delicious drinks, 
Pierre Huyghe's minimalist installation is mystifying and adds to the view.  
 
THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (226 Madison Avenue)
Through October 11
For the first time in three decades, the original manuscript will travel from the British Library in London to New York, where it will be joined by original drawings and letters, rare editions, vintage photographs, and fascinating objects... many never before exhibited.
 
MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)
Through September 20
Photo-realistic painter Richard Estes exhibits his works   
 
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK  (1220 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 13
Global Fashion Capitals
An exhilarating exhibit of 50 years of New York landmarks.

Everything is Design: The Work of Paul Rand
Through September 7
The master of design showcases his postcards, brochures, and all of his creative concepts.


THE MUSEUM AT FIT
(227 West 27th Street)
Global Fashion Capitals
Through November 14
Seventy objects representing the history of the world's prominent fashion capitals such as Milan and Paris.     

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART  (11 West 53rd Street)
Through March 31, 2016
Exhibition of past three decades of 30 international artists whose works range in their approach to political, social, and cultural flux of our global landscape. 
 
This Is for Everyone: Design Experiments for the Common Good
Through January 31, 2016
Digital age design encompassing fashion and furniture. 

Art on Camera
Art on Camera
Through October 4
Showcases the work of photographers Harry Shunk (German, 1924-2006) and János Kender (Hungarian, 1937-2009) from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Two dimensional black and white photographic works representing the chaotic energy of two dynamic cites....Paris and NYC

Andy Warhol: Campbell's Soup Cans and Other Works, 1953-1967
Through October 12
Andy Warhol's famous Campbell Soup Cans are on display.



Through September 6
A captivating presentation of the graphic and cinematic influence of one of the most well respected film directors. In tandem with this presentation is an exhibit of 34 works from his poster collection.

Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971
Through September 7
MoMA features a compilation of approximately 125 of her early objects, works on paper, installations, performances, audio recordings, and films, surveying the decisive decade that led up to her unauthorized exhibition.
Through September 7
Portrays the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North. 
 
Glittering World: Navajo  
Jewelry of the Yazzie Family
 
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
(Broadway & Bridge Street)
Through January 10, 2016
Glittering World presents the story of Navajo jewelry through the lens of one of the most celebrated jewelry making families of our time.     

NEUE GALLERY NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue)  
Through September 7
View the original painting that inspired Helen Mirren's role in her latest movie by the same name.
 
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Through October 12 
Nine decades of his art on display for the first time.  
 
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 
Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life  
Through November 1
The inaugural exhibition to examine Frida's appreciation for the beauty and variety of the natural world, as evidenced by her home, garden, and use of plant imagery in her artwork.  
 
RANDALL'S ISLAND
Through November
Annual summer art exhibitions on the shoreline of Randall's Island.

Jose Picayo: Mug Shots

ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Summertime Salon
Through September 6

Annual photographic exhibition featuring the works of the gallery artists as well as a few newcomers.  
 
Through November 1
In his new body of work, José Picayo explores the mystery of human perception and interaction. 
 



THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM  (39 Battery Place)
Ten Tops
Through September 13
Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher.  A perfect exhibit for this museum!  
 
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street)
America is Hard to See
Through September 24
Recently premiering at the downtown opening of the museum. View this inaugural exhibit of over 650 pieces from 400 artists.

ON THE RADAR: 
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit 

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit    

September 5 through 7 and September 12 & 13
A sidewalk show featuring fine arts and crafts, photography and sculpture.  

METROPOLITAN PAVILION
(125 West 18th Street)
Affordable Art Fair
September 10 through 13
In the past I have purchased wonderful pieces of art, all reasonably priced (as the name implies). All pieces range from $100-$10,000.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Photoville

September 10 through 20
Annual popup village with over 50 photo exhibitions. Music and food also will be on hand.

Christian Marclay

PAULA COOPER GALLERY (534 West 21st Street)
Christian Marclay
September 10 through October 17
If you missed Christian Marclay's  incredible exhibit of "The Clock"  be sure to see his newest works.



HIRSCHL & ADLER GALLERY (730 Fifth Avenue)
Tensions
September 17 through October 24
Don't miss Elizabeth Turk's "Tensions" exhibition of hand carved marble statues.  
CurtainCURTAIN UP
FILM: 


Peter Sharp Theater at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway)
See a screening of the Arthur Miller film that portrays a dark cloud surrounding the American dream.

MUSIC & DANCE:
 
Tuesdays & Wednesdays  Jazz Nights 
The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street)
Live jazz from new and up and coming performers.
 
Accordion Bands Festival

August 28 
Accordion Bands Festival 
Bryant Park
For the first time Bryant Park presents a festival of bands playing world music with each featuring one accordionist. Grab a spot on the lawn for a picnic and listen to rising talent. 
     
Through August 29  Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration  
Birdland (315 West 44th Street)
An all-star birthday celebration of Charlie Parker... one of the most influential and iconic artists in jazz history.




Lincoln Center Plaza
Through September 7th, there will be 10 free screenings of MET performances, opening with a special screening of West Side Story. There will be 3,100 free seats for each screening available with no tickets required.

Through August 30  FringeNYC
Various Locations
Tickets now on sale for shows throughout the city... musicals, operas, drama, dance, comedy and more.  
Max Mondays
 
August 31  Max Mondays 
Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza) 
The final week of rooftop dining and dancing by Max Weinberg.  
 
August 31  Saturday Night Fever Reunion Concert
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
A reunion concert of the 2000 Broadway musical Saturday Night Fever. Some of the Bee Gee's biggest hits of the late 70s will be performed by some of the original cast members.

September 1 through 30  Generations in Jazz Festival
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (10 Columbus Circle)  
Month-long concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center.   
 
Through September 5  Warm Up 2015  
MoMA PS1 (Long Island City) 
Each Saturday, Warm Up is experimental live music, DJs, and dancing in the outdoor courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens.
   
THEATER:
Tickets now on sale for 2-for-1 Broadway Week.  Tickets will be sold for shows September 7th through 20th.

39 Steps
39 Steps
Through November 30
Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street)
The energetic production has returned to NYC! A comedic spoof where 4 actors portray over 150 characters.

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
Through November 1
Westside Theatre Downstairs (407 West 43rd Street)
An off-Broadway production of a tenaciously optimist and flamboyant 14 year old boy who goes missing from his small Jersey shore town. 




An American in Paris
Through April 3, 2016
Palace Theater (1564 Broadway) 
American Stage debut of the story about a young artist who discovers life and love after returning from the war.
 
Amazing Grace
Through December 20
Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st)
World Premiere musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world's most beloved song. 
 
Bombshell of Rhythm

Through February 28, 2016
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
This musical follows the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to well-known hits as a top recording artist.
 
Bombshell of Rhythm
Through August 30
SOHO Playhouse (15 Vandam Street)
The life and secrets of Ina Ray Hutton... the first woman conductor of an all-female band during the Big Band era.  
  
Through January 3, 2016
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) 
Now a Tony Award Winning play!  The lead actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and secrets.


A Delicate Ship
Through September 12
Peter J. Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street)
A kaleidoscope night in NYC that changes the lives of three people forever.

Through January 10, 2016 
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street)
Starring Kelsey Grammer. The amazing story of how Peter became Pan.
 


The Flick
Through January 10, 2016
Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street)
Set in a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, this is Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.  

Fun Home
Through June 5, 2016
Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street)
Performance brings the actors and audience within close proximity. Tony Award Winning play about seeing your parents through adult eyes.   

Greek Festival
Through September 27
Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street)
A month long festival of productions and seminars celebrating classical Greek theater.
 
Hamilton

Through March 27, 2016
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(226 West 46th Street)
A show stopper that got its start at the Public Theater earlier this year.  An inventive musical about the young immigrant who changed America... Alexander Hamilton.    

Informed Consent
The Duke (229 West 42nd Street)
Through September 13
A drama about one woman's quest surrounding the mystery of science and her own life.

Through September 6 
The Signature Theater (480 West 42nd Street)
World premier by Pulitzer prize winning playwright of the Flick. John is directed by Sam Gold and is the story of a young couple's struggle to stay together.

The King and I 
Through January 31, 2016
Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street)
The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's play, starring Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara.
   
On the Town
Through December 6
Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street)
The feel good play of the season. Broadway's largest orchestra and cast make us fall in love with the city again.  


Ruthless
Through January 2, 2016
St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street)
Called "the mother of all musicals," I've seen it and can attest... it's a hilarious show starring 10-year old Tori Murray. 

Summer Shorts Festival
Through August 29
59E59 Theaters (59 E 59th Street)
An annual event featuring new and favorite American playwrights.   
 
The Weir
Through September 6
Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street)
The acclaimed revival returns to the stage.  What starts out as "blarney" turns into haunting ghost stories.
 
Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic
Through August 29
Speakeasy Dollhouse (234 West 42nd Street)
A hidden theater in the Heart of Times Square, purchase tickets for an evening of music, magic, and mystery.

ON THE RADAR: 
 
September 6  World Civic Orchestra  
Lincoln Center (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Both professional and amateur musicians come together to perform music as a means to bridge the world's differences.

September 8  A View from the Bridge
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)
Tickets go on sale for this magnificent and electrifying performance of Arthur Miller's classic. Previews begin October 21st, opens November 12th. 
 
September 9 through 13  Harlem International Film Festival
Multiple Locations
Documentaries, shorts, youth projects, and animated works, along with panel discussions and awards.



September 10 through 26   The Two Gentlemen from Verona
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
Shakespeare's classic comes to the West Village for a limited run.

September 12 through 29  Ingrid Bergman
BAM - Brooklyn
Catch an on-screen salute to a legend.

September 14 through 21 
Park Avenue Armory (646 Park Avenue)
Visual art, electro-pop, and contemporary dance intersect in an illuminating new work. 
 
September 15  Fool for Love 
Manhattan Theatre Club (261 West 47th Street)
Sam Shepard's landmark myth starring Sam Rockwell tells the story of two former lovers struggling. Previews begin September 15th, opens October 8th.

September 20  TalkCinema
The Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center (165 West 65th Street)
General admission or season passes available for the film series featuring new independent films... you won't know what you see until you arrive, but you'll be able to discuss the movie afterwards with directors, producers, distributors, critics and each other.

Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of
Eat, Pray, Love 
September 24  Elizabeth Gilbert
BAM - Brooklyn
Author of Eat, Pray, Love celebrates the release of her new book with a discussion at BAM.

September 24 through 27  Long Beach International Film Festival
Long Beach & Rockville Centre (Long Island)  
Premieres, Screenings, Galas and Panels.

September 25 through October 11  New York Film Festival

Film Society of Lincoln Center (70 Lincoln Center Plaza)
The 53nd annual festival features the premieres of many of the best films. Tickets go on sale to the general public on the 13th.



September 28  The New York Pops Presents A Cabaret Evening 
54 Below, 254 West 54th Street 
A champagne reception followed by dinner and a performance. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

HOT TICKETS NOW ON SALE:  
Previews begin November 10 
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street)
Tickets are now on sale for this Broadway revival starring Jennifer Hudson. Previews start November 10th, opens December 10th. 
 
Previews begin October 22 
Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway & 44th Street) 
Much-anticipated thriller based on the Stephen King novel (and movie starring Kathy Bates). I was petrified reading the book, the movie brought it to life, and the on-stage show starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf is sure to have you on the edge of your seat!  Previews start October 22nd, opens November 15th. 
Previews begin September 17 
Roundabout Theatre Company (231 West 39th Street) 
A Harold Pinter production starring Clive Owen in a play that focuses on the past you can't escape. Previews start September 17th, opens October 6th. 
FoodFOR THE FOODIE

EVENTS:
   
Through August 29  Taste of Tennis
Multiple Locations
The world's greatest tennis players and NYC's top chefs showcase their culinary skills at this annual event.

August 30  SURF'S UP! Vegan Shop-Up!

Spreadhouse (116 Suffolk Street)
Discover the best vegan, locally made foods and goods. Not vegan? That's OK, you can still savor the delicious healthy items... everything from nut-based cheeses (I look forward to tasting the Mac 'n' Cheese) to churro ice cream sandwiches.

September 1 through 30  Celebrate a Sweet September
Various Locations
NYC restaurants and sweet shops celebrate together... order their "Sweet September" dessert and $1 will be donated to Citymeals on Wheels. Check the website for participating spots.


September 4  Chelsea Nights: A Concert Series
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Avenue)
Shop at Chelsea Market while nibbling along the way, then enjoy a live concert from local performers in the hallways!

ON THE RADAR:

September 10  13th Annual Taste of the Village
Washington Square Park
Greenwich Village's premier food & wine tasting event. Over 30 local food and wine purveyors will be present.

September 10 through 20  Feast of San Gennaro
Little Italy
An annual tradition in NYC, food vendors and a spirited crowd throughout Little Italy celebrating Italian culture.

September 10 through 27  Oyster Week
Participating restaurants
All things oysters with food and wine pairings. 



September 11 through 13  Taste Talks
Various Locations
A foodie's haven... Panels and workshops to satisfy every taste.

September 12  The Vendy Awards
Governors Island
Mario Batali calls it "the Oscars of street food for real New Yorkers." Sample the best in our city's street food as the vendors compete for the best of the best.

September 13 
TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint
East River State Park - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Annual outdoor celebration of North Brooklyn's local eats! It's a block party style tasting event with samples from over 40 of the neighborhood's best restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries.

September 17  Harvest in the Square
Union Square
20th Anniversary Event, Union Square's premier food and wine tasting event.

September 18  6th Annual International Pairing Series Presented by American Airlines
City Winery (155 Varick Street) 
Dinners showcasing the wines and cuisine of a fascinating region served by American Airlines... the September event is all about Greece.  
September 18 & 19  Wine Riot
69th Regiment Armory (68 Lexington Avenue)
All access pass to over 250 wines from across the globe. 

September 19  Oktoberfest

Various Locations
Through October 5th, stay tuned for a Special Feature covering the best of Oktoberfest in NYC. In the meantime, purchase tickets to visit Central Park on the 19th for live entertainment on the big stage, plus a variety of German food, beer and wine.
 
September 19  Smorgasburg with Mister Saturday Night
Central Park SummerStage
30 favorite food vendors all in one place, for one night only.  Sip a lovely beer or fine wine, listen to a DJ spin the hottest tunes, and taste the finest treats in town. Top vendors include: Blue Marble Ice Cream, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, and Red Hook Lobster Pound.
 
September 21  12th Annual A Second Helping of Life
Chelsea Piers - Pier 60 (at 20th Street)
Sponsored by noted female chefs throughout the city, the proceeds go to SHARE, which benefits both breast and ovarian cancer charities.

September 26  Chelsea Eats Popup
Location TBD
"Stop, Shop, and Roll."  Visit for a new type of street fair. Experience the best of NYC's artisanal food, handcrafted goods, best food trucks, and incredible visual artists. Be on the lookout for similar events from this concept company.

September 27  Atlantic Antic
Atlantic Avenue - Brooklyn
10th annual celebration featuring food, music, and shopping.

September 27  The Edible Academy Family Picnic
New York Botanical Garden 
An afternoon of great eats with special guest chefs like Carla Hall (The Chew), Mario Batali, and Anthony Sasso. Live cooking demonstrations, workshops, a delicious picnic, and activities for kids. 

FeatureSPECIAL FEATURE: Labor Day Leisure 
STAY:
Visit the Islands of New York City.  My recent Weekly Snapshot included recommendations such as City Island, Coney Island, and Fire Island.
 
LOUNGE:
It's easy to get to the beach... just hop on the Long Island Railroad to get off at Long Beach. Just a 5 minute walk gets you right on the sand. There is a fee to get onto the beach, but it's worth it to be away from larger crowds and have a pleasant day. Click here for top beach picks.


RUN:
Grand Banks
NYCRuns hosts a 5K/10K on September 7th on another island... Roosevelt Island. End the run with an ice cream cone to cool you off.

DRINK:
Both on the Hudson River, The Frying Pan (at 26th Street) and Grand Banks (at North Moore Street) make you feel like you've set sail.   

SAIL:
Classic Harbor Line offers many options including Architecture Tours, private charters, Sunset Sails, and Day Sails. 
 
EXPLORE:
Adriana Trigiani offers neighborhood tours and Savory Sojourns
is great for culinary walking tours. Click here for more of my favorite city tours. 
 
North Fork

TASTE:
Pour & Pedal offers tours of the North Fork wineries Saturdays and Sundays.
 
VIEW:
Mark your calendar for September 12th... The NYC Labor Day Parade begins at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and continues up Fifth Avenue to 64th Street.