UWS Photo Of The Day: People Standing In The Rain For Free Ice Cream

Thanks to MUW reader @abdsantiago for sending in this shot from yesterday’s “Free Cone Day” event at Haagen-Dazs. This was the 263 Amsterdam location, around 6:30 pm. Apparently standing in the rain was not enough to deter Upper West Siders from free ice cream. Can’t say I’m surprised — it also rained during last year’s [...]

TONIGHT: Free Jazz At Lincoln Center “Listening Party”

Meant to post this earlier, but today has been a little hectic. If you’re looking for some last-minute plans on the UWS tonight, Jazz At Lincoln Center is hosting a free “listening party” at 7:00 pm.

Free Frozen Yogurt Offer From 16 Handles

A quick heads up for 16 Handles lovers (and judging by the lines at their two UWS locations, there are lots of you…) They’re running a promotion this week called “Flaunt Your Flavor” and giving away coupons for free frozen yogurt.

SummerStage 2012 Schedule Released; 40+ Free Performances In Central Park Starting In June

I’m not sure where the time went, but we’re a week away from May and it’ll be June before you know it. In a telltale sign that summer is just around the corner, yesterday the City Parks Foundation announced the 2012 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free performing arts festival.

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 4/19/12

And we’re back… Twenty-four (24!) free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, April 19th, 2012… I’m trying something new by breaking things down into categories rather than just one long list by time of day. It’s a work in progress and I’m not sure I’m going to stick with it — the formatting [...]