Good free family event in the neighborhood today (rain or shine) — the 10th Annual Mamapalooza Festival is taking place at Pier I in Riverside Park South (Hudson River & 70th). There will be food, live music, kids activities, crafts and more.

If you come across a small ceremony in front of 312 W. 77th (between Riverside & West End) on Thursday afternoon and are wondering what the deal is, it’s to honor jazz great Miles Davis with the placement of a “cultural medallion” at his former Upper West Side home. Here are some brief details from [...]

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).

Since we’re in the midst of Passover, it seems like a good time to mention the upcoming celebration of Israel’s 65th anniversary. A variety of Upper West Side organizations are coming together to organize The UWS Celebrates Israel @65, a six day event that features a slew of free events open to the public from [...]

Upper West Side P.S. 84 (The Lillian Weber School Of The Arts) is holding its annual cabaret gala/benefit at the New-York Historical Society this Sunday (3/3) and tickets are still available. My friend Paul and his wife are actively involved with the P.S. 84 PTA and they tell me the event will be great entertainment [...]

@LincolnCenter tweeted this photo of the Christmas three at Lincoln a little while ago. Plenty of time to get in the action if you haven’t already. The event officially runs until 9:00 pm, although the food tastings and much of the live music starts to wind down by 8:30 pm. Click here for full details [...]

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Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Sunday, October 7th, 2012…

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Friday, October 5th, 2012…

The Verdi Square Festival, a series of free outdoor concerts at the Upper West Side’s Verdi Square, kicks off it’s 7th season tomorrow (Sunday, 9/16). Free performances will take place over the next three Sundays — 9/16, 9/23, and 9/30.

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012…