UniqNYC
February Events – Unique (& Free) Things To Do In NYC
| [−] Central Park Winter Jam |
Dates: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Location: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park
Details: Winter Jam NYC is a free annual winter sports festival that encourages New Yorkers to get out and enjoy the outdoors in the colder months! Activities include Rail Jam, Snow Field, Lessons & more.
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2009 Big Air Snowboarding Highlights
| [−] New York Flamenco Festival |
Dates: Thursday, February 11 - Sunday, February 21, 2010
Location: New York City Center, Highline Ballroom, Skirball Center, Town Hall
Details: This year’s Flamenco Festival includes dancers from previous years as well as artists who will be making their first appearance - including the captivating vocalist Marina Heredia & the Chekara Arab-Andalusian Orchestra of Tetouan (US debut) in their first collaboration.
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Photos & Videos: Your set here!
| [−] Improv Everywhere - Ted's Birthday |
Dates: February 28, 2010
Location: Gaslight Bar, NYC
Details: 30 people throw a birthday party for a random stranger in a bar. Hidden cameras capture what happened.
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Photos & Videos: Your set here!
| [−] MB Fashion Week |
Dates: Thursday, February 11-18, 2010
Location: Bryant Park, NYC
Details: Twice a year in NYC (Winter and Fall), Designers produce fashion shows to show off their latest collections. The Winter February Fashion Week shows off the 2010 Fall Collection in Bryant Park, NYC. The 2010 Fall Fashion Week will be moved to its new location in Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center
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Photos & Videos: Your set here!
| [−] Chinese New Year Festival |
What: Chinatown Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 11AM - 3PM
Location: Columbus Park, Chinatown
What: 11th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 11:30AM - 4PM
Location: Canal Street South, Chinatown
What: Flushing's 14th annual Lunar New Year Parade
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 11AM - 1PM
Location: Main Street, Flushing, Queens
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Photos & Videos: Your set here!
Past Years: 2009 NYC Chinese New Year Celebrations
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| [−] Snowball Fights in NYC |
Dates: All Winter
Location: Times Square & Everywhere
Details: Snowballs fights can break out anywhere in the city. This year, twitter has helped organize fights like the now infamous snowball fight of Times Square (video below).
Links: Facebook | Website
Photos & Videos: Your set here!
| [−] Best Sledding Places in NYC |
Dates: All Winter
Location: Central Park, Riverside Park, Prospect Park
Details: Three popular sledding spots in NYC are: 1) Pillgrim Hill in Central Park (E. 72nd St. entrance). 2) Hippo Playground in Riverside Park (W. 91st St entrance). 3) Nethermeads or 9th Street entrance of Prospect Park.
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| [−] Best Skating Places in NYC |
Dates: All Winter
Location: Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Wallman Rink (Central Park)
Details: "The Rink" at Rockefeller Center is open the latest (until April 18, 2010) but is also the most expensive. "The Pond" at Bryant Park is FREE (open Nov. 6 2009 to Jan. 24, 2010). Wallman Rink in Central Park is the most picturesque (open October to April 5, 2010)
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