Memorial Day is nearly upon is, which means the official start to summer is almost here. Wanted to give a quick heads-up about the dates for this year’s always-popular free New York Philharmonic concerts in Central Park.

Quick reminder if you missed the post yesterday: 7-Eleven is giving out free Slurpees today from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (or while supplies last). The Upper West Side has two locations: 676 Amsterdam (at 93rd) and 600 Columbus (at 89th). I believe most locations are NYC and the rest of the country are participating [...]

If you like free stuff and you like Slurpees, you’re in luck. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/23) is “SlurpFree” day at 7-Eleven. Participating locations, including the two on the UWS, are handing out free Slurpees throughout the day.

NYC Council Member Gale Brewer, who represents the Upper West Side, is holding her annual open house event tonight. If you have any thoughts you want to share about a variety of UWS issues, tonight’s a great opportunity.

If you woke up today craving a street fair, you’re in luck (you’re also in luck if you were craving Mamapalooza 2012). The Amsterdam Avenue Festival runs from 12:00 – 5:00 pm today.