Have previously mentioned the free fitness classes in Central Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the free Zumba and Tai Chi classes in Riverside Park on Saturdays & Sundays. If neither of those strike your fancy, you might be interested in the free Pilates and yoga classes in Riverside Park South on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, June 11, 2013… Sing For Hope: Pop-Up Pianos Various UWS Locations FREE 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 [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013… Wine Tasting For You, Treat Tasting For Your Dog (With Bideawee, Les Compagnons, and Yappy Treats) 67 Win (179 Columbus, at 68th) 4:00 – 7:00 pm FREE Run Club (3-mile Run Along Hudson — All Levels Welcome) Lululemon (2139 Broadway, at 75th) 7:00 [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, June 4th, 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) Central Park Fitness Class Great Lawn, Central Park [...]

Manhattanhenge (Day 2) Multiple viewing opportunities around the UWS Approximately 8:15 pm (arrive early) Run Club (3-mile Run Along Hudson — All Levels Welcome) Lululemon (2139 Broadway, at 75th) 7:00 pm FREE Yoga In Central Park Meet at Athleta (216 Columbus, at 70th) 7:00 – 8:00 pm FREE

NOTE: Alternate side parking rules are suspended today for Shavuot Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, May 16th, 2013… NYC Landmarks50 Commemoration At Miles Davis’ UWS Home 312 W. 77th (Between West End & Riverside) 3:45 pm FREE Central Park Circuit Fitness Class: “Bliss Out” Great Hill, Central Park (meet at CPW [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Monday, May 6th, 2013… Hampton’s Summer Preview Party Empire Hotel (44 W. 63rd, at Columbus & Broadway) Doors open at 6:00, Live music from 6:30 – 9:30 pm FREE (Cash bar) Sackler Brain Bench: Why We Eat What We Eat with Drew Ramsey & Amy Bentley Museum [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Monday, April 29th, 2013… Wine Tasting/Meet The Winemaker: Tal Pelter of Pelter Winery 67 Wine (179 Columbus, at 68th) 4:00 – 7:00 pm FREE Community Discussion On Preventing Gun Violence, with Congressman Jerrold Nadler Stephen Wise Free Synagogue (30 W. 68th, between Columbus & CPW) 7:30 – [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, April 25th, 2013… Beyond Wine with Beverly: Food & Wine Demo Wine Store @ Columbus Square Whole Foods (808 Columbus, at 97th) 5:00 – 7:00 pm FREE “Thursday Thursdays”: Free Beer Tastings On Tap @ Columbus Circle Whole Foods (Time Warner Center) 5:00 – 8:00 pm [...]

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013… After Hours Programs: Adventures in the Global Kitchen — The Art of Fermentation Linder Theater @ American Museum Of Natural History (W.77th, btw. CPW & Columbus) 6:30 pm — Ticket holders also receive complimentary after-hours admission to Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture [...]