TONIGHT: Free UWS Political History Talk With Congressman Jerry Nadler

Interesting free event in the neighborhood tonight for anyone who’s a history buff or political junkie. Congressman Jerry Nadler, whose district includes most of the UWS, is giving a talk focusing on the history of 60 years of Upper West Side politics.

Still Time To RSVP For UWS Tripfilm Festival Tonight; Free Drinks & Snacks

Mentioned it this morning but wanted to remind people that there’s 40+ minutes left (until 6:30 pm) to RSVP for free tickets to tonight’s Tripfilms Holiday Film Festival. They’re promising free drinks, free snacks, free swag, and free yuletide cheer.

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 12/8/11

13 free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, December 8th, 2011…

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 11/3/11

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011:

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 10/22/11

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011… Mountainfilm Festival Film Society Of Lincoln Center (W. 65th, between Amsterdam & Broadway) Various times throughout the day $8 – $13 Free Breakfast, Lunch, & Dessert From The Sweetery Truck Broadway, between 84th & 85th 9:30 am – 5:30 pm FREE Meet The [...]

Upper West Side Weekend Planner: 10/22 & 10/23

Tomorrow and Sunday will still have the normal “Free & Cheap Events” post, but here are a few weekend highlights if you’d like to start your planning early.

Free UWS Tripfilms Short Film Festival Tonight With Two Free Drink Tix For Attendees

Had a brief mention in this morning’s event post about the Tripfilm Film Festival tonight, but I thought it was worth an additional post. Not only is the event free, but you also get two free drink tickets. Go for the booze, stay for the films! In addition, the event takes place at the landmark [...]

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 9/22/11

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, Septembers 22nd, 2011… Summer On The Hudson Presents Human Chess Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park (Riverside Drive & 89th) 3:00 – 5:00 pm FREE Interior Design Trunk Show Gracious Homes (1992 Broadway, at 67th) 5:00 – 7:00 pm FREE (with refreshments and raffle prizes) Yoga [...]

Landmarked Upper West Side Building Is Largest Youth Hostel In The Americas

Here’s your random Upper West Side history lesson for the day, courtesy of AM New York. Apparently the largest youth hostel in the Americas is in our backyard, sitting at 891 Amsterdam (at 104th). More interestingly, it’s housed in a building that was designed by one of the leading architects of the time (1880s), Richard [...]