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Football season is underway! Fans are passing beers while players are passing the ball. Whether you’re wearing your favorite team’s jersey or you’re busy yelling at a bad referee call, there are places in NYC where you can enjoy Sunday games with your fellow New Yorkers over beer and bar food specials. Check out our fanatic football picks for each borough below.
Los Angeles may be the showbiz hub of the world, but New York, for some reason, has a romance that LA doesn’t. Maybe it’s the sense of history, or maybe it’s the otherworldly landscape, or maybe it’s the fact that nowhere can make you feel quite as lonely as the busiest place on Earth. But for some reason, almost ever since movies started being made, New York has been the setpiece for hundreds of romantic comedies—nowadays it seems every year another dozen New York rom-coms come out.
Today I’ve compiled of list of 10 New York romantic comedies. This isn’t a perfect list — it’s missing, for example, It Should Happen to You, a classic that I couldn’t find anywhere to watch. If you think there are any others that should take the place of something here, feel free to mention it in the comments. But for now, let’s start it off with a real classic, one of my favorite movies ever:
Adam’s Rib (1949)
Probably the best of the famous Spencer Tracy/Katherine Hepburn vehicles, Adam’s Rib is the story of two married lawyers who get hired for opposing sides of an attempted murder case. Katherine Hepburn, a famously ferocious and independent woman in her own right, plays the role of Amanda Bonner, one of the earliest and best examples of a genuinely strong-willed, independent female movie character.
Adam and Amanda Bonner have the perfect marriage, as far as I can tell, fiery and complex, but in all ways equal. As the movie announced proudly:
“There’s no room in marriage for what used to be known as ‘the little woman.’ She’s got to be as big as the man is…Sharing — that’s what it takes to make a marriage, keep a marriage from getting sick of all the duties and responsibilities…and, and troubles. Listen, no part of marriage is the exclusive province of any one sex.”
April is almost over and it’s time to welcome May 2011! That means warmer temperatures are amongst us. Although work and school can sometimes be such a hassle, it’s only fair that you enjoy your weekend stress-free.
Here are our top picks of events to attend this weekend. Enjoy!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Insane Clown Posse
Unleash your inner metal rock star as you bop your head back and forth to the acoustic rhythm of Insane Clown Posse. The band has slightly changed up their act because their facial make-up isn’t as scary as before. Come out this Friday evening and rock out to Insane Clown Posse!
Gramercy Theater
127 E. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 777-6800
Tickets: $30
http://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/theaters/gramercytheater/theater.php
Book of Mormon
Mormons have always received attention because of how they portray religion. This hilarious musical is about two Mormon missionaries who went to Uganda to spread the word about their church. Although the musical doesn’t mock the Mormon faith, scenes such as Africa being infested with AIDS bring up interesting questions. The musical is from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park. This is a must see!
Eugene O’Neill Theatre
230 West 49th Street
New York NY 10019
(212) 239-2820
Tickets start at $59
http://bookofmormonbroadway.com/ADV000000800.html
Room Service
Ordering room service at any hotel is expensive. But when it comes to the club Room Service, this is not the case. Enjoy one of Manhattan’s hottest Friday night Latin parties in this two floor hotspot. Bring your friends, co-workers or even strangers out tonight as the décor of this club invites you to get up and dance off your long week of work.
Room Service
32 E 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 254-5709
Prices start at $20
http://www.msproductions.com/roomservicenyc.htm
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Pablo Francisco
Pablo Francisco is back in town and ready to make you laugh this Friday evening at the Gotham Comedy club. Enjoy his many voices such as the movie voice guy and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s. Prepare yourself for a night full of laughter. But don’t be late! Pablo is known for singling out the tardy and using him or her as prop throughout the show.
Gotham Comedy Club
208 W 23rd street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 367-9000
http://www.pablofrancisco.com/
Big Apple Grapple
Remember the time when you used to arm wrestle with friends or siblings just for fun and to say that you’re the stronger person? Today is the 34th annual Big Apple Grapple and it’s the biggest event for the Arm Wrestling Association of NYC. Come out and see 100 brutal arm wrestlers, which include both men and women participating in the Village’s Pourhouse. Grab a beer and prepare yourself for an arm wrestling match.
Village Pourhouse
64 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2337
Tickets: $15
http://nycarms.com/
The Rewind Show
Saturday nights at the Highline Ballroom is a show in a show because of the outrageous interruptions from rock bands. The Highline Ballroom invites the hottest DJs to play the club hits. But as these DJs are working, 80’s rock bands come in, interrupt and often rock out to the song the DJ is playing. Be part of the live Saturday night crowd! Don’t miss out!
Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 414-5994
Tickets: $20
http://www.highlineballroom.com/
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Yankees vs. Blue Jays
Enjoy the first game of May as first place Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Remember to bring your baseball glove because you might catch a homerun or a foul ball. Support the Bronx Bombers by wearing pin stripes or a classic navy blue shirt to show team spirit! Play ball!
New York Yankees
Yankees Stadium
161street and River Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 293-4300
Tickets start at $15
http://www.yankees.com/
Project: Lohan
In its opening day weekend, join playwright, D’Arcy Drollinger as he/she (note: he’s a transvestite) plays Lindsay Lohan using only lines and images from tabloids about the actress. Drollinger does a superb job playing Lohan as he/she takes us through the trip of her days as a Disney star to quite possibly being a washed up actress at the tender age of 24. D’Arcy is such an amazing performer that he makes you feel like you’re actually watching Lohan on stage. Join Project: Lohan this weekend on their opening weekend!
La Mama: The Club
74A East 4th street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-7710
Tickets: $18
http://lamama.org/category/the-club/
Cubana Social
Candle light dinner, a classic movie, and your favorite person by your side are all key ingredients to spending an amazing Sunday evening at Cubana Social. This pre-Castro inspired décor sets the mood right as you have a classic film in front of you and enjoy food at the same time. Cubana Social is sure to prepare you for the Monday that lies ahead.
Cubana Social
70 North 6th street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-3334
http://www.cubanasocial.com/
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Don’t be kept prisoner by the overcast. It’s the weekend so go out and conquer the city. We know you toil hard Monday-Friday but take advantage of your weekend to play. So remember, work hard, play harder. Have a good weekend and enjoy our selections!
Friday, April 15th:
Comics Stripped!
Cleverly named, Comics Stripped!, the Museum of Sex has an exhibit that shows the relationship between cartoons and sexual innuendo. This exhibit is sure to make you think twice about your love for cartoons. You may just be inspired to create some of your own dirty comics. The show runs all day till 9pm.
Museum of Sex
233 Fifth Ave
New York, NY
(212) 689-6337
http://museumofsex.com
Ticket prices: $16.75 plus tax
Zephyr Happy Hour Boat Cruise
Want a better way to welcome the weekend? Welcome is on a cruise around Manhattan? Soak in the night air as you take a tour of the Manhattan skyline at night. Circle Line’s Zephyr runs a daily happy hour along with dancing and a live DJ! Invite a few friends or co-workers and meet by the South Street Seaport. The boat leaves at 6:15 p.m. sharp so don’t be late!
Zephyr Happy Hour Boat Cruise
South Street Seaport, Pier 17
19 Fulton St. #2
New York, NY
http://www.citysightsny.com
Venue price: $27
Empire Hotel Rooftop Party
If boats make you sick perhaps high ground will make you feel better. Let the NYC spring breeze hug you and your friends while at a rooftop party. Enjoy a smooth Friday night with some great friends while overlooking the city skyline at Empire Hotel’s rooftop party.
Empire Hotel
44 w 63rd St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 956-3313
www.empirehotelnyc.com/
Free entrance
Saturday, April 16th:
Let it End Like This
Discover the journey that artist Todd Zuniga takes in exploring his life through his imagination of death. His exhibition simply asks, “How do we measure our lives if not against the fact that they’ll end?” Visit Apexart as Zuniga and other artists join in on the backwards exploration of what moments define their life. This show is free so go enjoy it and see what interesting scenarios these artists have come up with!
Apexart
219 Church St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-5270
http://www.apexart.org/
Free event
The Knitting Factory
Waking up early on a Saturday comes second nature because Monday-Friday, you’re up early. But remember those times as a kid when waking up early was mandatory to catch Saturday morning cartoons? Join the Knitting Factory as they host Spoons, Toons, and Booze as they have a free buffet of cereal as well as other beverages…if you get the drift. The trip down memory lane starts at 12 P.M. Don’t miss out on watching Tom and Jerry and Lucky Charms!
The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
347-529-6696
http://bk.knittingfactory.com/
Free event
My Big Gay Italian Wedding
“Planning a wedding can be hell, but planning to ruin a wedding can be hell of a lot of fun,” is My Big Gay Italian Wedding’s slogan. Get involved as everyone else tries to get involved in planning the wedding of the stars of the show, Andrew and Anthony. RSVP to My Big Gay Italian Wedding today!
St. Luke’s Theatre
308 W. 46th St
New York, NY 10036
212-352-3101
http://biggayitalianwedding.com/
Prices: $29.50 and $69.50
Sunday, April 17th:
Ghetto Klown
Finalize your weekend with John Leguizamo’s solo show, Ghetto Klown. Laugh with and at him as he jokes about his childhood and even awkward teenage years. Ghetto Klown has received many great reviews but don’t rely on them, make some of your own!
Lyceum Theatre
149 W. 45 St.
New York, NY. 10036
http://www.ghettoklownonbroadway.com/
Tickets start at $30
New York Yankees vs. The Texas Rangers
Take me out to the ball game! Take me out with the crowd! Remember your cracker jacks and grab at hot dog as the Yankees take on the Rangers for a Sunday night game. Root for the home team and show up in Yankee pride!
Yankee Stadium
161st street and River Avenue
The Bronx, NY 10452
718-293-4300
http://www.yankees.com/
Tickets start at $15
The Addams Family
First the book, then the big screen and now on Broadway!! Check out the Tony award winning musical on Broadway featuring the famous characters created by Charles Addam. Giving you something you haven’t seen in the movies yet, the musical has Wednesday falling in love for someone who is her exact opposite! Now her parents are worried because they don’t want to lose their little girl. Enjoy the fun and snap your fingers as the Addams invite you in their home.
Lunt-Fontanne Theater
205 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-575-9200
http://www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com/
Tickets start at $51.50
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Digging into his Good Morning Vietnam roots, Robin Williams makes his debut on Broadway. Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is about two American Marines and an Iraqi translator who encounter a quick-witted tiger. Their lives are forever changed by this tiger who roams the streets of Baghdad searching for meaning and forgiveness in the mist of war stricken times. This play is a top pick and a must see! Don’t miss out.
Richard Rodgers Theatre
226 W. 46th St
New York, NY 10036
1-800-745-3000
http://www.bengaltigeronbroadway.com/
Tickets start at $74.75
Perhaps The Fighter served as inspiration for this young orange boxer to take to the screen. Copying the techniques off of the smallest TV ever, Gizmo has the heart of a lion. Practicing his combination hits and landing a heavy right paw on his invisible opponent, it’s not every day you see a boxing cat.
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It’s the second weekend of April and Mother Nature is finally showing her softer side. As the weather starts to warm up, we’ve made scouring for “what to do’s this weekend” much easier here laying out some of the best events in New York City. Enjoy and be safe.
Friday, April 8th, 2011:
Mike Birbiglia’s : My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
“Sex and the City” has displayed the struggle of being a single gal in NYC. Mike Birbiglia presents a comical twist to being a single guy in New York City. Laugh at him or with him as he tries to show that, “Hey, it’s not that easy being a single guy in NYC!” His show is on Friday at 8 pm at Barrow Street Theatre.
Mike Birbiglia’s : My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
27 Barrow St. NY, NY.
Keep up with Mike Birbiglia’s projects at www.birbigs.com/spj/
Venue prices vary between $36-$50
Tina Fey’s book reading at Barnes & Noble
30 Rock star Tina Fey has her first book out! The name of her new book is “Bossypants.” Tina Fey will be sharing her nerdy and awkward excerpts at the Union Square Barnes and Noble at 7 pm. Don’t miss out on Tina Fey’s book reading!
Barnes & Noble
33 E. 17th ST. N.Y., N.Y.
For more info go to The Village Voice’s (http://www.villagevoice.com/events/tina-fey-bossypants-reading-2382795/) events page
Free event
Webster Hall
Dance like no ones watching at Webster Hall’s Friday night party called, “Trash!” Do you think Webster Hall’s point is to get you trashed? There’s only one way to find out. Leave your wallets at home but remember to bring your ID and money for drinks.
Webster Hall
125 E 11th ST. NY, NY.
Find out more information at www.websterhall.com/
Free event
Looking at Music 3.0 at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa)
Instead of tuning into Pandora this weekend, tune into the MoMa. Looking at Music 3.0 takes you through New York City’s 1980’s and 1990’s music scene. Explore the memorabilia NYC has to offer such as cassette tapes, records, posters, videos and other interactive elements from the 80’s and 90’s. Since this is a free event, spend your money at the gift shop or grab a bite at their café.
MoMa
11 West 53rd ST. NY, NY.
More information available at http://moma.org./
Free event
Saturday, April 9th, 2011:
Jose Parla’s Dear Diary
This talented painter straight out of Brooklyn is collecting memories in a diary of photos. Jose Parla believes at times visual aids work better than words. Having documented all of his trips by way of photography, Parla’s Dear Diary at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery is one not to miss out on.
Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery
505 W. 24th ST. NY, NY.
More information can be found on the Village Voice’s events page
Free event
Chelsea Brewing Company
This weekend’s weather is a perfect opportunity to kick back with a few friends and enjoy a good beer. Let the Chelsea Brewing Company make your Saturday evening a relaxing one. No cover charge to worry about and the freshly brewed beers start at $6. Located at Chelsea Piers, it’s a great place to start of end your Saturday night.
Chelsea Brewing Company
Chelsea Piers. Pier 59, 18th St at West Side Hwy NY, NY.
More information can be found at www.chelseabrewingco.com/
Sunday, April 10th, 2011:
Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914
Pablo Picasso’s guitars have drawn an attraction due to their rare composition of basic household items. Let Picasso ravel you in his guitar strings and take you into old Madrid. The MoMa has dedicated an entire exhibition to his creations. Come out and explore Picasso’s abstract mind this Sunday afternoon.
MoMa
11 West 53rd ST. NY, NY.
Discover this and more at http://moma.org./
Free event
The Orchid Show: On Broadway at New York Botanical Garden
Travel into the Bronx and visit all of the allure, excitement, and glamour of Broadway. Using 5,000 orchids and over 300 types of orchids, this wonderful recreation of Broadway’s most iconic theaters (down to the curtains and chandeliers) is breathtaking. April is Earth month giving you all the reasons to allow this colorful show to put you in the green mood and perhaps even plant a garden. Come out enjoy the USA’s biggest botanical garden! The fees go as follow: $6 for adults, $5 for adult Bronx residents, and $3 for seniors and students, $1 for children 2 to12 years old and free for children under two years old.
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, NY.
Additional information can be found at www.nybg.org/
Queens’ Sky View Center
Let the rhythm of the blues take you by the hand as you see a talented group of dancers, performers, and singers of all ages pay tribute to jazz. Bring your dancing shoes and join in on the fun you see on stage! The show will feature students as well as the talented staff of CenterStage. Although this show is free, donations are suggested for these talented artists.
Queens Sky View Center
40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY.
Learn more about this event at City Guide’s website
Rising gas prices are affecting the country day by day and New York has second most expensive. In the last two weeks, it has doubled by $1.99 and may keep rising in the coming months. Salt Lake City may be happy with cheap prices but New Yorkers are not. People turn to the subway to save money however, this time they came across with the MTA’s new Metrocard price hike. New Yorkers are proud of being from the city that never sleeps. But when it’s about gas prices, they are not proud of it. Yeah New York asked New Yorkers for their opinions and thoughts on the rise of gas prices. Will New Yorkers protest or look for new solutions? Let’s find out.
Our YNY Bonehead of the Week goes to….Keith Gruber!
Arriving late to your court hearing for a DWI felony charge is not the right foot to start on. Perhaps Keith Gruber was confused at which foot to start with when he showed up late and drunk. It seems that arriving with an open can of Bush beer and four other closed cans (because one might get thirsty while waiting for your case to be called and require proper backup beer to pass the time) doesn’t help your DWI case.
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Jay conyo: “Bad time to mention my intense fear of sneakers?”
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