Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013… “UWS Work From Home” Meeting/Networking/Social Event Dead Poet Bar (450 Amsterdam, between 81st & 82nd) 4:00 – 6:00 pm (and probably later) FREE Fitness: Summer Shape Up In The Park Athleta (216 Columbus, at 70th) 7:00 – 8:00 pm FREE (meet at store, [...]

“There’s always money in the banana stand.” Posted yesterday that Bluth’s Frozen Banana Stand is making an appearance at Columbus Circle today as part of the promotional tour for season four of Arrested Development launching on Netflix later this month. @arresteddev tweeted the photo above a little while ago, showing Ron Howard and Terry Crews [...]

UPDATE 5/16 @ 5:15 pm — So I heard from my contact that all 100 pairs of tickets were claimed rather quickly, however… I just got word that some people have give their tickets back — apparently you can “release” them on Gofobo if you realize you can’t go. So, there are now some additional [...]

RELATED:  SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: Free Zumba & Tai Chi Classes In Riverside Park If you’re looking to get in shape this summer but don’t like being stuck indoors at the gym, the Central Park Conservancy is offering free bi-weekly fitness classes in the park from now through August. The classes make use of various park [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013… Kids Eat Free At Big Nick’s Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint (2175 Broadway, between 76th & 77th) All Day Kid’s 12 & under eat free (dine-in only, kids menu, minimum $10 check with adult) Bluth’s Original Frozen Banana Stand Columbus Circle 12:00 [...]

UPDATE 5/14: UWS Photo Of The Day: Bluth’s Frozen Banana Stand At Columbus Circle (With Ron Howard & Terry Crews) If you’re a fan of Arrested Development (and if you’re not, you should be), you might enjoy this: As part of the promotional tour leading up to the launch of season four on Netflix later [...]

The May “UWS Work From Home” meeting/networking/social event will take place this Wednesday (5/15). These monthly “meetings” serve as a great opportunity for people in the neighborhood who are self-employed, telecommute, freelance, or otherwise work from home to get out and meet people in similar situations from around the UWS. I’ve attended a bunch of [...]

Looks like better weather tomorrow than today — perfect timing for the 7th Annual Japan Day in Central Park. The free festival features activities, stage programs, and food (yes, the food is free too).

If you’re looking to get your yoga on tomorrow morning (Sunday, 5/12), the Upper West Side Lululemon is offering a free ladies-only class at 9:30 am: Come celebrate the Goddesses in your life on Sunday May 12th! Take a complimentary yoga class with your om girls from the lovely Kay Kay Clivio in-store 9:30am-10:30am. (Girls [...]

Have done some posts about this previously and just found out there’s a last-minute spot available tomorrow morning (Friday, 5/10). A styling apprentice at Upper West Side Gleam Salon (986 Columbus, between 108th & 109th) is looking for a female hair model interested in a free haircut/styling (classic bob). Gleam Salon features Vidal Sassoon trained [...]

I’m not sure how this may be affected by the weather, but Law & Order: SVU is supposed to be filming in the neighborhood today. OLV reports production is taking place in Central Park near Columbus Circle.

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013… Kids Eat Free At Big Nick’s Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint (2175 Broadway, between 76th & 77th) All Day Kid’s 12 & under eat free (dine-in only, kids menu, minimum $10 check with adult) Martial Arts Class For Adults Joan of Arc [...]