Once again, the weekend is filled with outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. There are street fairs galore, a kite-flying event, and, of course, the summer movies are beginning to dominate theaters. Special effects, anyone? So what are you waiting for? Get out there!
Kite Flying Over the Hudson, Saturday, May 9
Hope that New York will be the windy city on Saturday so that hundreds of kites can take flight. The event begins at 11 p.m. at Pier I at 73rd Street, Riverside Park, Hudson River. Register and check-in for the activities.
FlyNY volunteers will help children make kites and learn basics of kite design. In the afternoon, competitors from around the world will show off their incredible designs. The winds are usually strong coming off the river, making for perfect kite flying conditions. There will be family kite flying and a kite flying extravaganza. From 11a.m. to 4 p.m., take part in open kite flying.
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
37th Annual Decorator Showcase
22 East 71st Street
Through May 17
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
Admission $30
For more information visits www.kipsbay.org
Self Magazine Workout in the Park Festival
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rumsay Play Field, East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue
Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance.
Buy tickets online at www.selfworkoutinthepark.com
Outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival celebrates its 16th year.
Brooklyn Designs 2009
Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NY’s hottest exhibition of designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, lighting and accessories made and/or designed in Brooklyn. All were exhibitors chosen by a jury of leading design and shelter magazines.
St Ann’s Warehouse
38 Water Street
Brooklyn
For more information contact 718-243-1414 or visit the official website: www.brooklyndesigns.net
International Migratory Bird Day
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Brooklyn
Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m.
Celebrate the amazing ritual of migration and welcome dozens of amazing bird species to Prospect Park. Enjoy tours, nature workshops, kids games, exhibits and more.
Street fairs include:
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Broadway, 17th to 23rd
Second Avenue Fair
Second Avenue from 14th to 4th Streets
Sunday, May 10
Amsterdam Avenue Fair
Amsterdam Avenue from 96th to 106th
Upper Broadway Festival
Broadway from 60th to 65th Streets
Broadway Festival
Broadway from 14th to 8th Streets
Films
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13)
Last week’s king of the box office with Hugh Jackman slashing through the screen.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13)
Matthew McConaughey is haunted by old girlfriendsm including Jennifer Garner.
Obsessed (PG-13)
Fatal Attraction for the New Millennium with Beyonce and Ali Larter.
17 Again (PG-13)
Zac Efron (High School Musical) gets to relive high school—again.
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Animated fun for the kids.
The Soloist (PG-13)
A movie for those who want more than special effects, with Jamie Foxx as a musical genius who is rescued from the streets by Robert Downey Jr.
Star Trek (PG-13)
So this is how it all got started? Real Trekies will head for an IMAX for the full experience.
