January 31, 2014

Moustacho Mezcal Party

What: Feeling the chills of winter? No worries, we are back to warm you up with good Mezcal aka "Elixir of the Gods". Introducing ILEGAL MEZCAL from Oaxaca, Mexico to New York 
Featured Artist / IENA CRUZ DJ Guest / DJ Beto (iBomba)
Get ready to dance to the rhythms of Global bass, Moombathon, Cumbia Electro, Reggae dance hall and more, featuring by up and coming Dj's. Enjoy the visual arts by IENA CRUZ as well as specialty signature mezcal cocktails by ILEGAL MEZCAL. 
Open bar 10pm-11pm  |   Complementary shot of ILEGAL MEZCAL after 1am
When: January 31st, 2014

Where: La Sala at Cantina Royal: 58 North 3rd St, Williamsburg, BKLYN
Cost: $5 cover at the door

Touchdown at Bronx Terminal Market

What: This event, which runs noon–3pm, features an autograph-and-photo session with Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson (1–2pm), a football-toss game and a throwing clinic guided by local college players.
When: February 1st, 2014, Noon -3pm
Where: Bronx Terminal Market
FREE

Participate in High Line Spring Cutback

How to Become a Spring Cutback Volunteer


  • Complete a volunteer application
  • Attend one training session. Sessions will be held on February 10, 12, and 19.
  • Work at least two shifts between March 3rd and 28th. Volunteer shifts will be held from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and noon to 2:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. 

If you have questions about the Volunteer Program at the High Line, please contact Karla Osorio-Pérez, Volunteer Coordinator at 212-206-9922 (x 108) or karla.osorio-perez@thehighline.org

Zhù nǐ xīn de yī nián kuàilè xìngfú

祝你新的一年快乐幸福

January 30, 2014

DirecTV Celebrity #BeachBowl

What: NFL alumni (including Joe Montana and LaDainian Tomlinson) and famous people (including Guy Fieri, Shay Mitchell and Tracy Morgan) play in a heated tent. 
Postgame, Paramore performs!
When: February 1st, 2014, 2pm, but arrive early!
Where: Pier 40, Hudson River Park - 353 West St (at W. Houston St.)
FREE

Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival

What: One of the traditional Chinese New Year activities is to set off firecrackers at midnight to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year. The firecracker detonation, with expected attendance by local politicians and community leaders, is intended to ward off evil spirits. A large stage will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian-American singers and dancers. Plus, a dozen lion, dragon and unicorn dance troupes will march through Chinatown’s main streets, including Mott Street, the Bowery, East Broadway, Bayard Street, Elizabeth Street and Pell Street.
When: Friday, January 31st, 2014 - Noon  |  Cultural Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sara D. Roosevelt Park. The Park runs from Canal to East Houston between Forsyth and Chrystie Streets.

January 29, 2014

Celebrity Sweat Ultimate Workout Challenge

What: Billy Blanks (co-creator of Tae Bo) and Celebrity Sweat's "Eric the Trainer" lead a morning of fitness before Super Bowl Sunday devolves into a frenzy of guacamole-and-hot-wing consumption.
When: February 2nd
Where: City College of New York: Shepard Hall, 137th St. at Convent Ave. 
FREE w/ RSVP - 1-800-725-9423, extension 818.

Super Bowl Boulevard

What: For four exciting days, Super Bowl Boulevard Engineered by GMC is the biggest and brightest show on Broadway. Spanning thirteen blocks along one of the world's most famous streets, the Boulevard is the epicenter for NFL fans during Super Bowl XLVIII celebrating all things football. Fans from all over the world and residents of the region will stop by to engage with the NFL, the New York/New Jersey Host Committee and the League's broadcasting partners and sponsors.
When: January 29th – February 1st, 12pm - 10pm
Where: Broadway, from 34th to 44th Streets