MAY 2026 TTDO

Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros

Events & Things to do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Staten Island Events - Details Below

May 22, 2026 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / News Analysis & Opinion / Gotham Buzz NYC.

The photo above or at right was taken at a parade honoring those who have dedicated a part of their lives to defending the rest of us. This weekend, there are numerous events, honoring those who lost their lives in defense of our nation.

Sunrise 5.34 / 38 am. Sunset 8.13 / 07 pm. We're getting 14 hours & 40 minutes of sunlight, or five hours and 27 minutes more of sunlight than we were getting the week of the Winter Solstice, on December 21, 2025 when the sun rose at 7.18 am and the sun set at 4.31 pm. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of this year, providing 9 hours and 13 minutes of sunlight in NYC.

Updated Early AM 5.23.26 _ NYC Weather - NYC Can Differ Slightly / Significantly vs TriState TV News Forecasts. There's a 75% chance of up to 1.25 inches of rain on Saturday, starting as early as around 11 am and extending into Sunday around 12 noon, with another .5 inch of rain. There's a 20% to 25% chance of a negligible amount of rain Monday. The temperature highs will hover between 60 to 65 all weekend, except Monday where it will rise to 70 degrees. The temperature lows will hover in the mid 50's to high 50's all weekend. The winds will range from 1 - 10 mph on Friday, 5 - [mostly] 10 mph Saturday & Sunday, and then back down to 1 - 5 mph Monday. The humidity will swing from 80% to 40% Friday, 60% to 95% Saturday, 95% to 80% Sunday and finally levelling off on Monday in the 60% range. It will be cloudy all days of the three day holiday weekend.

UPDATE _ Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6.15 am - Done with the regular weekend post, as you can see. We have also posted Memorial Day parades and events separately below. The attendant pages will be posted shortly or within the hour. We will also socially post links sometime Saturday via BSky.app, Facebook and X.com. Please Like or be-Friend us, to stay abreast of events, and obtain news related to your borough. This week we continue to strive toward providing a mix of weekly news posts.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in NYC

* Editor's Note - No Fleet Week in NYC over the Memorial Day Weekend of 2026 - The traditional Fleet Week that New Yorkers and Brooklynites have become accustomed to accommodating for decades over the Memorial Day Weekend has been moved to the July 4th, 2026 week to synch up with celebrations of America's 250th Anniversary. Return to this site in late June / early July 2026 for details regarding Fleet Week 2026 in NYC.

NYC & NYS Public Beaches _ Saturday - Sunday, May 23 - September 13, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm - NYC & NYS Beaches Open for the Summer. Swimming not allowed when life guards are not present. For details see - https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches

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May 16 - June 14, 2026 at various times and in various places - Canvassing for the Rent Guidelines Board Meeting. The Mamdani Administration is trying to mobilize community support to help make sure the Rent Guidelines Board holds the line [to zero%] in its annual decision regarding the size of the rent increase on the two million tenants who lives in rent stabilized housing in NYC. As the Mayor has repeatedly said in his speeches, he can't effect change without the help of the citizens of NYC. For details and to volunteer some of your time to this cause, see - Help Tell the Rent Guidelines Board that New Yorkers Support Mayor Mamdani's Effort to Keep Rent Increases to 0%. Or copy and paste this url - https://www.nyc.gov/content/organize/pages/get-involved

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 6 pm - Cracks in the YIMBY Consensus - on Zoom. This presentation explores whether we can upzone our way out of the affordability crisis. For details and to register [free] see - https://villagepreservation.my.site.com/s/event-detail?eventId=a1wQP000002odg9

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Manhattan City Council Special Election District 3 Early Voting Ranked Choice Voting Results published. The special election results for NYC City Council representation of Hells Kitchen, Chelsea and the West Village was published. We'll post them either here over the weekend, or separately with one of the prior related reports.

Next Week.

Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 is the last day you'll be able to Register to Vote in the NYC Primary on June 23, 2026. Applications must be received by the NY Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in this election.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan NYC

Memorial Day Parade & Events, Losaida Festival & Lower East Side Festival of the Arts

The photo above or at right was created a number of years ago by the Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria / LIC Queens. It seemed pretty relevant to me, causing me to stop and think about what the artist meant by it. Socrates has a number of exhibits on display and is unofficially opening its first exhibit where the works were chosen by the artists themselves. It opens officially on June 21, 2026 at their summer solstice event.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 22 - 25, 2026 at various times - Memorial Day Events - at the Intrepid Air & Space Museum in Manhattan. On Friday night it's free movie night from 6 - 10 pm. On Saturday it's the Battle of the Big Bands from 7 - 11 pm. On Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm on Pier 86, there's the following, " ... a variety of displays and activities on Pier 86 from participants including the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, antique military vehicles from the Military Transport Association ...".And on Monday, May 25, 2026 beginning at 10 am there's a Memorial Day Ceremony. The museum is open early Memorial Day, from 9 am to 6 pm. For details of the tours and other events copy & paste - https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Fleet-Week-New-York/

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 22, 23 & 24, 2026 from 6 pm to 1 am - The 31st Annual Lower East Side Festival for the Arts - at the Theater for the New City at 155 First Avenue between East 9th & 10th Streets on 1st Avenue in the East Village. A festival showcasing Theater • Music • Dance • Film • Poetry • Cabaret • Visual Arts • Youth Programs. Free.
  • * Saturday May 23, 2026 there's an outside cultural street fair from 12 noon to 6 pm along East 10th Street, in tandem with youth and poetry programs. Numerous performances by many of the 200 local artists, actors, musicians, dancers and performers associated with the theater. Free admission, donations welcome. Free. For details copy & paste - https://theaterforthenewcity.net

Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 12 noon to 5 pm - The 39th Annual Losaida Festival - Along Avenue C between 5th and 12th streets on the Lower East Side. Set up begins at 10 am and the fair includes art, music, food and culture. Street fairs on the Lower East Side. Free. For details see - https://loisaida.org

Monday, May 26, 2025 meeting at 10.30 am, kicking off at 11 am - Memorial Day Parade - starts at Broadway and Dyckman, and marches through the park to the Inwood Hill Park flag in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. There's a pre-parade commemorative mass at Good Shepherd Church at 9 am. For details see - https://inwoodlittleleague.org/2026-memorial-day-parade/ or https://goodshepherdnyc.org/events/memorial-day-mass-and-parade

Monday, May 25, 2026 from 10 am to 12 noon - Soldiers' & Sailors' Memorial Day Remembrance - in Riverside Park at Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Riverside Drive at 89th Street on the UWS in Manhattan. A ceremony / tradition of many years commemorating those who lost their lives serving the nation. For details of this event as well as other events copy & paste - https://riversideparknyc.org/event/annual-memorial-day-ceremony-wreath-laying/ | related sites include - https://www.nps.gov/gegr/planyourvisit/hours.htm and https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Fleet-Week-New-York/

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Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

CLICK here for the times, locations and parades routes of the following Memorial Day Parade and celebrations in Manhattan.

CLICK here for some consideration of Things to do Manhattan Memorial Day Weekend & Parades NYC.

• Click here for Manhattan Parades and large Ethnic / Cultural Festivals NYC.
• CLICK here to view Manhattan street fairs and festivals NYC.
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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Queens NYC

Queens Memorial Day Parades, Events, Fairs - And BQE Billiards in Jackson Heights is Closing Their Doors Monday Night 5/25/26

Monday, May 25, 2026 - BQE Billiards & Bar Last Day of Business - After 35 years of serving Jackson Heights, Woodside, Corona, as well as Queens and NYC; BQE Billiards and Bar will close its doors at 34th Avenue at 70th Street in Jackson Heights. The pool hall, long a happy staple in the lives of Queens residents and visitors, decided to close their doors and move onto other ventures. The expansive pool hall will be open Monday, for lunch, dinner and snacks, as well as pool, billiards, ping pong, foosball, air hockey and other games. The popular pool hall was founded and run by the Katelas brothers, whose sons all worked at the pool hall, some intermittently, throughout their lives. It was generally a labor of love, which shows. Those who entered and enjoyed being a guest at BQE often found themselves parking their day jobs and worries at the door. I'm not sure how late they will be open Monday night, as generally they stay open until 3 or 4 am, but you can call 718.779.4348 to find out. BQE and its team will be missed.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 12 noon - 5 pm - Sunnyside Gardens Park Memorial Day Fair - in the park at 39th Ave at 49th Street in Sunnyside. Free and open to the general public and includes kids activities, music, BBQ & beverages. For details see - https://sunnysidegardenspark.org

Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 am to 12 noon - Memorial Day Service with the Scouts

Sunday, May 25, 2025 assembles at 1.30 pm & kicks off at 2 pm - The 104th College Point Memorial Day Parade

Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 1 to 3 pm - The Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 26, 2025 beginning at 9 am - Laurelton Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 27, 2023 - The Douglaston - Little Neck Memorial Day Parade

The photo above or at right, was taken last year in Queens. It shows a thriving marketplace and street scene.

Monday, May 26, 2025 from 11 am - 1 pm - Ridgewood / Glendale Myrtle Avenue 87th Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 26, 2025 beginning at 11 am - Whitestone Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 26, 2025 begins at 11 am - The Rosedale Memorial Day Parade

The American Legion Forest Hills Memorial Day Weekend Parade

ONGOING _ Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Queens Night Market began April 18, 2026 and continues every Saturday thru July. Use the street fairs link below for details on it and other markets.

FYI - the Czech & Slovak Festival - at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria was held held on January 24, 2026.

Next Week.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6.30 - 10 pm - Improv Lab Open Studio - at 3601 36th Ave 3rd floor in Astoria. Use the MCAL link below for details including url. Free.

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Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

CLICK here for the times, locations and parades routes of the following Memorial Day Parade and celebrations in Queens.

CLICK here for some consideration of Queens Things to do Memorial Day Weekend & Parades QNS NYC.

• Click here for Queens Parades and large Ethnic / Cultural Festivals NYC.
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MCAL _ MEMBER CALENDAR EVENTS - Use this link for new member sign up and posting - Queens Buzz New Member Sign Up. Click this link Queens Member Events Calendar to view free posts made by arts, cultural and community groups.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Spring Concert - at the Kupferberg Center at Queens College in Flushing. Use the MCAL link above to obtain details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Brooklyn NYC

Brooklyn Memorial Day Parades & Events, Luna Park Opens Daily, Dance Africa Fest BAM and Next Week Dumbo Drop

The photo above or at right, was taken a couple of years ago at the entrance to Coney Island during the summer season. The park has been open the past month or two on weekends, but this weekend opens daily for the season.

Friday, May 22, 2026 Luna Park expands opening days to Daily. Luna Park fully opens in Coney Island. For hours, details and tickets see - https://lunaparknyc.com/plan/park-hours/

Friday thru Monday, May 16 - 28, 2026 beginning at various times - Dance Africa FESTIVAL at BAM - At 30 Lafayette Avenue at Ashland Place - in the Peter Jay Sharp Building and Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. It's a festival of African culture, that includes performance, classes, film, community, a bazaar, history and storytelling. Ticket prices vary but start from free / $25 / $35. For details see www.bam.org. This is NOT a street fair, but there is a bazaar over the Memorial Day weekend. For details copy & paste - https://www.bam.org/DanceAfrica

Sunday, May 24, 2026 beginning at 12 noon [estimated end time is 4 pm] - 5 Borough Veterans - NYC Memorial Ruck March - begins at [195] Cadman Plaza Brooklyn War Memorial. Marchers are encouraged to fill their rucksacks with non-perishables to carry over the Brooklyn Bridge and onto Battery Park. Use the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade link below for details to this and all other Brooklyn Memorial Day related weekend events.

Monday, May 25, 2026 from 10 am - 12 noon - Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club Memorial Day Parade - Assembly begins at 9.30 am in the parking lot of the Holy Family Church at 9719 Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie. Use the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade link below for details to this and all other Brooklyn Memorial Day related weekend events.

Monday, May 25, 2026 beginning at 11 am - The 159th Brooklyn / Kings County / Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade - steps off on 3rd Avenue and 78th Street in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Use the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade link below for details to this and all other Brooklyn Memorial Day related weekend events.

Monday, May 25, 2026 from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm / 4 pm - 15th Bedford Stuyvesant Veterans' Memorial Day Parade - Assembles at 11.30 am, steps off 12 noon from Restoration Plaza at 1368 Fulton Street in Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. Use the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade link below for details to this and all other Brooklyn Memorial Day related weekend events.

The Fort Hamilton Military Garrison does not appear to be planning any Memorial Day 2026 events

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Friday, May 29, 2026 with drops at 5 pm & 7 pm - DUMBO DROP Block Party - Along Washington Street between Front & Water Streets near the Pearl Street Triangle and DUMBO Arch [Down Underneath the Manhattan Bridge O.] in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn. Food, music & entertainment [less shopping], as well as fundraiser for PS 307 and the Dock Street Middle School for STEAM Studies. Tickets to see the drop run from $15 - $25, and include a guaranteed viewing spot. The event includes two drops, the first for which the gate opens at 3.30 pm and the second for which the gate opens at 6 pm. They parachute toy elephants down on the street. Street fairs in Dumbo BK. For details see - https://dumbo.nyc/dumbo-drop/

Philippines Fest and Bayfest have moved to early and mid June respectively. We'll post details in June. Stay tuned.

Next Week.

Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

CLICK here for the times, locations and parades routes of the following Memorial Day Parades in Brooklyn NYC.

CLICK here for some consideration of Brooklyn Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend & Parades NYC.

See events calendar below for arts, music, dance and other cultural, as well as outdoor activities. We're in the process of bringing this feature up again for the season, so please be patient as we work to get this into a rhythm.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in the Bronx NYC

Bronx Memorial Day Parades & Ceremonies & Next Week Bronx Cultural Fest

The photo above or at right was taken a couple of years back in the Little Italy neighborhood of the Bronx. It's always a good spot to grab something to eat and drink.

The Stadium Fair usually held in May was moved to late June 2026. We'll post details in June.

Monday, May 25, 2026 beginning at 12 noon - Van Nest Memorial Day Procession, Ceremony & Flower Drop - at Van Nest Memorial Plaza at 1669 Unionport Road just south of Van Nest Park at Van Nest Avenue and White Plains Road in the Van Nest neighborhood of the Bronx. For details, copy & paste - FB - https://www.facebook.com/VanNestNeighborhoodAlliance also INST - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYWN4SojZc2/ or WS - https://bronxnyc.com/about-us

Should be Good, but Still Awaiting Confirmation _ Monday, May 25, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm - City Island Memorial Day Parade & Festival - The parade begins along City Island Avenue, starting at Caroll Street. The parade marches north stopping at Hawkins Park where there is a Memorial Stone for WWII Veterans, then marches on to the Pelham Cemetery, which is on the eastern end of the island between Tier and Ditmars Streets. After visiting the cemetery, they march to the southern foot of the bridge where there is a Veterans Memorial Triangle, before turning back around and ending at American Legion - Leonard Hawkins Post 156 at 550 City Island Avenue. Bronx Memorial Day Parades in the City Island neighborhood of the East Bronx. For details see - https://leonardhhawkinspost156.com

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Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30, 2026 from 4 to 7 pm & from 11 am to 7 pm respectively - South Bronx Cultural Festival - at Father Gigante Plaza, in front of St. Athanasius Church, at 878 Tiffany Street in the Bronx [Rain / Indoor location is Casita Maria Auditorium at 928 Simpson Street in the Bronx]. Organized by Casita Maria. For details and donations see - https://www.casitamaria.org/south-bronx-culture-festival

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Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

CLICK here for the times, locations and parades routes of the following Memorial Day Parade and celebrations in the Bronx.

CLICK here for some consideration of Things to do Bronx Memorial Day Weekend & Parades NYC.

See events calendar below for arts, music, dance and other cultural, as well as outdoor activities. We're in the process of bringing this feature up again for the season, so please be patient as we work to get this into a rhythm.

• Click here for Bronx Parades and large Ethnic / Cultural Festivals NYC.
• Click here to see Bronx street fairs & festivals NYC.
• CLICK this link to view things to do this weekend in the Bronx NYC.
• Click here to read recent OpEds and Editorials on Bronx Buzz.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Assn Hosts Mayor's Public Engagement Unit aka PEU - See MCAL link above for details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next - Events on Staten Island NYC

SI Pridefest Ferry Hawks Game [was Thurs] & Memorial Day Parade

The photo above or at right, was taken last year at a Greek restaurant. Staten Island is known for its seafood and Italian restaurants.

Thursday, May 21 from 5.30 to 10.30 pm, Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 5 pm & Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm - Staten Island Pridefest - at different locations. SI Pridefest runs events thru most of May & June. Thursday, May 21 from 5.30 - 10 pm they're hosting a Staten Island Ferry Hawks baseball game at 75 Richmond Terrace in St. George. More events coming the next couple of weeks. For details see - https://www.pridecentersi.org/pridefest-events-2026

Monday, May 25, 2026 begins at 10 am and kicks off at 12 noon - The 107th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade - Formation begins at 10.30 am and the parade steps off at 12 noon at Hart Blvd and Forest Avenue [formation lines up along Forest Avenue - whereas in prior years the formation used to be along Hart Blvd] in West New Brighton / Silver Lake. The parade begins and marches down Forest Avenue ending at Jewett in West Brighton / Westerleigh / Elm Park. The reviewing stand will be in front of Blessed Sacrament Church. Organized by the United Staten Island Verterans Organization aka USIVO. Staten Island Fleet Week & Memorial Day parades on SI NYC. For details copy & paste - https://www.facebook.com/usivostatenislandny/

See events calendar below for arts, music, dance and other cultural, as well as outdoor activities. We're in the process of bringing this feature up again for the season, so please be patient as we work to get this into a rhythm.

Next Week.

Ferry Hawks Stadium in St. George _ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Justice in Motion - at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park at 75 Richmond Terrace next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This is "... an innovative job fair and symposium that returns on with dozens of city agencies and community organizations looking to hire. Sponsored by the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice ...". CLICK this GOTHAMBUZZ MCAL link for details, including a url to the web page.

CLICK here for the times, locations and parades routes of the following Memorial Day Parades on Staten Island.

CLICK here for Staten Island Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend & Parades NYC.

• Click here for Staten Island Parades and large Ethnic / Cultural Festivals NYC.
• Click here to see Staten Island street fairs & festivals NYC.
• CLICK this link to view things to do this weekend on Staten Island NYC.
• Click here to read recent OpEds and Editorials on Staten Buzz.

MCAL _ MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR. Use this link for new member sign up and posting - Staten Buzz New Member Sign Up. Click this link Staten Island Events - Member Events to view free posts made by arts, cultural and community groups.

Have a good Memorial Day weekend.

Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros

Events & Things to do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Staten Island Events - Details Below

May 15, 2026 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / News Analysis & Opinion / Gotham Buzz NYC.

The photo above or at right was taken at a Dance Parade held some years ago. The parade returns this weekend. See details below.

Sunrise 5.38 am. Sunset 8.07 pm. We're getting 14 hours & 30 minutes of sunlight, or five hours and 17 minutes more of sunlight than we were getting the week of the Winter Solstice, on December 21, 2025 when the sun rose at 7.18 am and the sun set at 4.31 pm. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of this year, providing 9 hours and 13 minutes of sunlight in NYC.

NYC Weather - NYC Can Differ Slightly / Significantly vs TriState TV News Forecasts. No rain is in the forecast this weekend. All weekend the temperature highs will be 80's. The temperature lows will be 60's. The humidity will swing wildly on Saturday from 100% to 30% and on Sunday from 80% to 40%. Winds are expected to range from 5 to 10 mph through the weekend. All tolled, a very nice spring weekend.

UPDATE _ Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 5.30 am - Done and including attendant pages which will be posted following this. We will also socially post links sometime Saturday via BSky.app, Facebook and X.com. Please Like or be-Friend us, to stay abreast of events, and obtain news related to your borough. This week we continue to strive toward providing a mix of weekly news posts.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in NYC

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May 16 - June 14, 2026 at various times and in various places - Canvassing for the Rent Guidelines Board Meeting. The Mamdani Administration is trying to mobilize community support to help make sure the Rent Guidelines Board holds the line [to zero%] in its annual decision regarding the size of the rent increase on the two million tenants who lives in rent stabilized housing in NYC. As the Mayor has repeatedly said in his speeches, he can't effect change without the help of the citizens of NYC. For details and to volunteer some of your time to this cause, see - Help Tell the Rent Guidelines Board that New Yorkers Support Mayor Mamdani's Effort to Keep Rent Increases to 0%. Or copy and paste this url - https://www.nyc.gov/content/organize/pages/get-involved

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 6 pm - Cracks in the YIMBY Consensus - on Zoom. This presentation explores whether we can upzone our way out of the affordability crisis. For details and to register [free] see - https://villagepreservation.my.site.com/s/event-detail?eventId=a1wQP000002odg9

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Manhattan City Council Special Election District 3 Early Voting Ranked Choice Voting Results published. The special election results for NYC City Council representation of Hells Kitchen, Chelsea and the West Village was published. We'll post them either here over the weekend, or separately with one of the prior related reports.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 is the last day you'll be able to Register to Vote in the NYC Primary on June 23, 2026. Applications must be received by the NY Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in this election.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan NYC

Dance Parade, Clio Art Fair, International Food Festival in Hells Kitchen, TEFAF, Greek Jewish Fest, Contemporary African Art Fair, NYC X-Design, Ukrainian Festival, AIDS Walk

The photo above or at right was taken at the Ukrainian Festival prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The festival was popular before the war, but has grown significantly in popularity since.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 15 - 17, 2026 begins Friday 5 to 8 pm & Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm & Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm - 50th St. George Ukranian Festival - At 30 East 7th Street and along 7th Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the East Village. Includes Ukranian shopping, food, music, dance and entertainment with the proceeds going to St. George Academy, which is a Ukrainian Catholic school. Click here to view a map of the Ukranian Street Fair in Manhattan in the East Village at St. George Academy. For details and further information see - https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgesUkrainianFestivalNYC/ . See photo at right.

Thursday - Sunday, May 14 - 17, 2026 generally in the afternoon and early evenings - Art Fairs. There are a number of art fairs in town this weekend, including the Clio, Frieze & Fridge - use the street fairs and festivals link below to obtain details, as the artwork is for sales.

Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm - 9th Avenue International Food Festival - For details use the link below to go to the street fairs section, where you will also find other fairs not listed on this page.

Wednesday, May 13 - 17, 2026 from 1 pm to 8 pm except Sunday when it ends at 6 pm - Fridge Art Fair - at the Hotel Alameda at 518 West 27th Street in Chelsea. For free tickets and details see - https://fridgeartfair.com

Thursday - Sunday, May 14 - 17, 2026 - Clio Art Fair & Fridge Art - For details use the SEARCH function / box to find the Manhattan street fairs page on this site; or use the link to it just following the Intro section above.

May 13 - 17, 2026 at various times - Frieze NY - at the Shed at 545 West 30th Street in Midtown West NYC. An art show. For details see - https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-new-york/visitor-information

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm - Artist Stroll - Along Park Avenue West between 34th Street & 40th Streets in Midtown NYC. Crafts fairs / St fairs in Midtown Manhattan NYC.

Wednesday - Sunday, May 13 - 17, 2026 from 11 am to 7 pm except closings on Thursday [til 8 pm] and Sunday [til 5 pm] - The 1 - 54 Contemporary African Art Fair - at the Starrett - Lehigh Building in Chelsea - For details use the link below to go to the street fairs section.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12 noon - 6 pm - Greek Jewish Festival on [the center is at] 280 Broome Street between Allen and Eldridge Streets on the Lower East Side [LES]. "Authentic kosher Greek foods, homemade Greek pastries, traditional Greek dancing, live Greek and Sephardic music and ... vendors". LES street fairs on the Lower East Side.* For details see - https://www.kkjsm.org or https://www.kkjfestival.com/

Thursday, May 14 - 20, 2026 - NYC X Design - For details use the link below to go to the street fairs section.

Friday - Tuesday, May 15 - 19, 2026 from 11 am to 7 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday and Tuesday no closing time provided - TEFAF - The European Fine Art Foundation - For details use the link below to go to the street fairs section.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning at 11.45 am - the Dance Parade - begins at 17th Street and 6th Avenue in Chelsea. They say 10,000 performers dance down along Sixth Avenue to 8th Street where it turns left / east and heads into Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. The Dance Festival follows from 3 to 7 pm with five stages in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Free. For details see - https://danceparade.org/

Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 8 am to 12.45 pm - 41st Annual AIDS Walk / Run in Central Park. Meet at the Naumberg Bandshell which is the hub of all activities. It is located just south of the Bethesda Fountain / Terrace [at 71st Street]. Enter the park from east or west at 72nd Street. It's a four mile walk / run around the interior of the park up the east side, across the north meadow and back down the west side. Free to enter. Donations go to support the Gay Men's Health Crisis [GMHC]. For further details see - https://aidswalkny.org

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Queens NYC

St. Demetrios Greek Fair in Astoria, LIC Open Studios, Queens Boro Dance Fest MoMA, Kids Festival, Carnaval de la Cultura in Corona

The photo above or at right, was taken a number of years ago at the St. Demetrios Greek Fair in Astoria. The fair returns this weekend.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12 noon to 5 pm International Childrens' Festival - at Rufus King Park at 150-29 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens. Organized by JCAL includes arts, crafts, music, dance and games. Free. For details see - https://jcal.org/events-tickets

May 15 - 17, 2026 - Subway Series - Yankees vs Mets - at CitiField Stadium in Queens. For tickets and details see MLB website. For tickets and details see - https://www.mlb.com

Wednesday thru Sunday, May 13 - 17, 2026 - LIC Arts Open - This is an Art Fair. Use the Street Fairs link above to go to the page with all Queens street fairs for details.

Thursday through Sunday, May 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2026 - 52nd Annual Greek Festival at St Demetrios Church on 31st Avenue and 30th Drive - This is an authentic Greek food, shopping and kids rides festival. Use the Street Fairs link below to go to the page with all Queens street fairs for details.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12 noon to 6 pm - Carnaval de la Cultura Latina - at Junction Blvd between Roosevelt and 37th Avenue in Corona / Queens - This is a Latin festival held in a Latin neighborhood in Queens. Use the Street Fairs link below to go to the page with all Queens street fairs for details.

ONGOING _ Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Queens Night Market began April 18, 2026 and continues every Saturday thru July. Use the street fairs link below for details on it and other markets.

ONGOING _ Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning from 2 to 5 pm - Sunnyside Rhythm Block - at the Sunnyside Arch at Queens Blvd & 46th Street in Sunnyside Queens. Musical performances each week by a different ethnic culture starting with China, followed by Myanmar, then India and lastly Korea. For details and to free rsvp, see - https://partiful.com/e/XXcbsh9b82lFFlND378M

Next Week.

Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 9 pm - Dancing with the Queens Stars - at MoMA PS1 at 22-25 Jackson Avenue in LIC. Fundraiser for the Queens Boro Dance Festival. For $109 tickets and details and tickets see - https://queensborodancefestival.org

FYI - the Czech & Slovak Festival - at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria was held held on January 24, 2026.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Spring Concert - at the Kupferberg Center at Queens College in Flushing. Use the MCAL link above to obtain details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Brooklyn NYC

Norwegian Parade, Fabulous 5th Avenue Fest, Atlantic Avenue Art Walk, Graham Avenue Fiesta, Luna Park & FAD Market

The photo above or at right, taken last Fall, showing folks outside, enjoying the fresh outdoor air, while shopping.

Friday thru Monday, May 16 - 28, 2026 beginning at various times - Dance Africa FESTIVAL at BAM - At 30 Lafayette Avenue at Ashland Place - in the Peter Jay Sharp Building and Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. It's a festival of African culture, that includes performance, classes, film, community, a bazaar, history and storytelling. Ticket prices vary but start from free / $25 / $35. For details see www.bam.org. This is NOT a street fair, but there is a bazaar over the Memorial Day weekend. For details copy & paste - https://www.bam.org/DanceAfrica

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 2 to 5 pm - Governors Island Climate Imaginarium - in Building 406A along Colonel's Row on Governors Island. Governors Island kicks off the 2026 season with art, storytelling and community focused on things related to climate change. $5 suggested donation. For details see - https://luma.com/956bjnwd or https://www.govisland.com

May 16, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm - Community Day - at Powerhouse Arts at 322 Third Avenue in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. They bill the event as follows, " ... annual day of discovery and creative expression featuring hands-on workshops, demonstrations, installations, and conversations with PHA Print, Ceramics, and Public Arts shops plus MGC Community Print Studio, Workspace11, and The Alpha Workshops, as well as partner organizations, artists, and educators and ..." [about a dozen other art neighborhood organizations]. Free, but rsvp suggested at - .

May 16, 2026 from 2 pm to 6 pm - Restoration Carnival Supporting Renovations - at Old First Reform Church of Brooklyn at 729 Carroll Street in Brooklyn. Live music, dance, crafts and kids stuff. For $13 tickets and details see - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restoration-carnival-tickets-1988366707347 or https://oldfirstbrooklyn.org/about/calendar/

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from [unofficial / unconfirmed start] 10 am and [official start] 1 pm to 6 pm - Graham Avenue Fiesta Brooklyn - Along Graham Avenue from Broadway to Boerum in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. This is a proudly Puerto Rican neighborhood with Latin culture and Caribbean flavor. Williamsburg street fairs / street festivals in Brooklyn. For details copy & paste FB - https://www.facebook.com/GrahamAvenueBID/ or http://grahamavenuebid.org

Sunday, May 17, 2026 beginning at 1 pm [Earlier vs Past Parades] - Norwegian Day Parade - The parade steps off at 85th Street marching north along 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. The parade then turns right [eastward] on 75th Street [aka Bay Ridge Parkway], before turning left [resumes northward journey] onto 5th Avenue, to 67th Street. [Editor's Note: Last year (2025) the parade didn't end here, but rather turned right [eastward again] marching alongside Lief Ericson Park where it ended between 6th and 7th Avenues where the reviewing stand was.] Parades and cultural festivals in Bay Ridge Brooklyn NYC since 1952. For details see - https://17thofmayparadecommittee-brooklyn.org. Parades in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm - Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair - Along 5th Avenue between Dean & 15th Street [used to be Sterling to 12th] in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. Brooklyn street fairs / St Fairs & festivals near the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. Organized by the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID. There will be plenty of food offerings at the bars and restaurants along 5th, as well as live entertainment at many of the venues. This is more of a food fair that typical street fair. For details see - https://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com

May 9 - 17, 2026 from noon to 6 pm - Atlantic Avenue Art Walk in Brooklyn - along Atlantic Avenue from 4th Street to the Waterfront in Brooklyn. They describe the event as follows, "... This 1.5-mile, self-guided tour along Atlantic Avenue ... and its immediate side streets, will feature art from different mediums while showcasing approximately 150 emerging and established Brooklyn artists at 70+ participating businesses ... eclectic shops, diverse restaurants, galleries and wide range of vital businesses and organizations ... [along a] tree-lined avenue that stretches through charming Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill to Downtown Brooklyn ...". The map with locations and artists is supposed to be posted on their website by the time the event begins. There are also three dates for tours 5/9, 5/16 & 5/17/2026. Organized by Atlantic Ave LDC. For rsvps, maps & details see - https://www.atlanticave.org/artwalk

Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm & 10 am to 5 pm respectively - There's a FAD Pop Up & the Brooklyn Flea Market - Click street fairs link below for details.

Philippines Fest and Bayfest have moved to early and mid June respectively. We'll post details in June. Stay tuned.

Next Week.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 5 to 9 pm - Haitian Flag Day [Selebrasyon = Celebration] - at the Prospect Park Boathouse. For details and to rvsp w/ suggested $20 donation, see - https://haiticulturalx.org/event/haitian-flag-day-selebrasyon-3/

Friday, May 15, 2026 Luna Park expands opening days to include Friday & on May 22 they open daily. Currently Saturdays & Sundays - Luna Park open in Coney Island. For hours, details and tickets see - https://lunaparknyc.com/plan/park-hours/

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in the Bronx NYC

Bronx Week Ball, Parade & Fair, Bronx Friends of 4 Parks Annual Festival, Bronx Concert Singers 45th, Bronx Weeks End This Weekend

The photo above or at right was taken a number of years back at the Bronx Museum. Last weekend they hosted an art and book festival.

The Stadium Fair usually held in May was moved to late June 2026. We'll post details in June.

May 15 - 17, 2026 - Subway Series - Yankees vs Mets - at CitiField Stadium in QUEENS. For tickets and details see MLB website. For tickets and details see - https://www.mlb.com

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm - 6th Annual Community Social - at Joyce Kilmer Park. A community social of the Friends of the Four Parks in the Concourse neighborhood. Free vendor tabling for local artisans / craftspeople and local orgs. Free tamales and raffle prizes, music and picnic on the lawn. For details see - https://www.friendsof4.org/event-details/6th-annual-community-social

Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning at 2.30 pm - Bronx Concert Singers 45th Spring Concert - at St. Helenas Roman Catholic Church at 1315 Olmstead Avenue between Westchester and Benedict Avenues in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx. For $25 / $20 / $5 tickets and details see - http://bronxconcertsingers.org

• * Bronx _ Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026 - Bronx Weeks - Multiple events at various locations in the Bronx. Parades and street fairs in the Bronx. For details see - https://www.ilovethebronx.com or https://www.ilovethebronx.com/bronx-week-2026
  • * Ferry Point Park _ Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 6 to 11 pm - Bronx Weeks 54th Annual Bronx Ball - at Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point at 500 Hutchinson River Parkway. For $X tickets and details and tickets see -
  • * Bedford Park _ Sunday, May 17, 2026 beginning at 10 pm - Bronx Week Parade. The parade begins at Mosholu Parkway South and Hull Avenue, traverses two long blocks inside Mosholu - Pelham Greenway, ending at Van Cortlandt Park East.
  • * Bedford Park _ Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12 noon to 6 pm [time not explicitly confirmed on their site, but believe it's either accurate or approximate] - Bronx Weeks Food & Arts Fest - [in prior years it was in the southbound lanes] of Mosholu Parkway at Van Cortlandt Avenue East. This year they're telling us it's at Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge. It will include food, music and entertainment.
  • * Bedford Park _ Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 1 to 6 pm - Bronx Weeks Concert - at Mosholu Parkway at Bainbridge Avenue.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Assn Hosts Mayor's Public Engagement Unit aka PEU - See MCAL link above for details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next - Events on Staten Island NYC

Yankee Peddler Day in Historic Richmond Town, Port Richmond Banner Celebration & Cottage Row Curiosities @ Snug Harbor

The photo above or at right, was taken in a prior year in Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island. This weekend they are hosting their annual Yankee Peddler Day. See details below.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning at 11 am - Port Richmond Banner Celebration - in Veterans' Park at Park Avenue & Bennett Street. For details copy & paste - https://www.portrichmondstrong.com/veteran-s-events

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12 noon to 5 pm - Cottage Row Curiosities - at Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace Street in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island. Use the street fairs link above for details and other local markets.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm - Yankee Peddler Day - in Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island. In 2024 the event was described as "... Whether you are a serious collector, or are completely new to the thrifting experience ... you may just find that hidden piece of Americana that your family will cherish for generations to come ... All proceeds for this event benefit Historic Richmond Town." Street fairs & flea markets on Staten Island. There's a rain date of Sunday, May 18, 2025. For details, copy & paste - https://www.historicrichmondtown.org

Next Week.

Thursday, May 21 from 5.30 to 10.30 pm, Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 5 pm & Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm - Staten Island Pridefest - at different locations. SI Pridefest runs events thru most of May & June. Thursday, May 21 from 5.30 - 10 pm they're hosting a Staten Island Ferry Hawks baseball game at 75 Richmond Terrace in St. George. On Saturday, May 30 from 12 noon to 5 pm they're hosting a Pride Fest including food, vendors, arts, crafts and entertainment at Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Randall Manor at 1000 Richmond Terrace [free entry]. And on Saturday, June 6th, from 12 noon to 4 pm they're hosting an Art Fair at Empire Outlets at 55 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island. For details see - https://www.pridecentersi.org/pridefest-events-2026

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Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros

Mothers Day, as well as Other Things to do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Staten Island Events - Details Below

May 8, 2026 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / News Analysis & Opinion / Gotham Buzz NYC.

The photo at right, is of a statue by Thomas J. Price, entitled Grounded in the Stars. The statue depicts an African American woman whom a considerable number of women seemed to cozy up to, on the eve of Mothers Day last year, when we took this photo. This year, there won't be any Mothers Day artwork in Times Square, but there are three performances of gospel music in honor of Mothers Day at the Palladium Times Square. See details below.

Sunrise 5.46 am. Sunset 7.59 pm. We're getting 14 hours & 14 minutes of sunlight, or five hours and 1 minute more of sunlight than we were getting the week of the Winter Solstice, on December 21, 2025 when the sun rose at 7.18 am and the sun set at 4.31 pm. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of this year, providing 9 hours and 13 minutes of sunlight in NYC.

NYC Weather - NYC Can Differ Slightly / Significantly vs TriState TV News Forecasts. There's a 65% - 90% chance of about 1/3 inch of rain between 10.30 am and 6 pm on Saturday and a 50% - 60% chance of about 1/3 inch of rain after 4 pm on Sunday. On neither day does rain seem like a show stopper, but grab your umbrella if you plan to be out during those times. On Friday and Saturday the temperature highs will be around 60, rising to 70 on Sunday. The temperature lows will be about 50 on Friday and Saturday, rising to the mid 50's on Sunday. The humidity will rise from 30% to 80% on Friday, and continue upwardly between 65% and 100% on Saturday, and then falling from 100% to 60% Sunday afternoon, before rising again. Winds are expected to range from 5 to 15 mph Friday, and then settle back down to 3 - 5 mph for the rest of the weekend. All tolled, a manageable spring weekend.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in NYC

Thursday & Friday, May 7 & 8, 2026 - CUNY Jazz Festival - Free. See full details in Manhattan section below.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 am to 8 pm - Transportation Alternatives 5 Boro Pizza Challenge - begins at 19 Fulton Street in Manhattan. Bike to all five boroughs, stopping at some of the best pizza places selected by TA. It's a fundraiser and costs $80 to adults / $35 kids. For details and to rsvp see - https://transalt.org/pizza-challenge

Sunday, May 10, 2026 - Mothers Day in the USA. Scroll down for some dining suggestions in the report that follows this one.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 6 pm - Cracks in the YIMBY Consensus - on Zoom. This presentation explores whether we can upzone our way out of the affordability crisis. For details and to register [free] see - https://villagepreservation.my.site.com/s/event-detail?eventId=a1wQP000002odg9

• Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4 pm - Rally for Free Speech - at 7th Street and Avenue B on the Lower East Side by various folks and their children who are affiliated with the Alliance for Quality Education. NYC Council passed a bill [Intro 175-B] which would have started to curtail New Yorkers' rights to free speech by limiting where they can express themselves. Thankfully, Mayor Mamdani vetoed it.
  • We'll have more on this in our News Section - but it's disturbing to say the least, especially given that NYC Council Speaker Menin managed to convince or cajole enough NYC Councilmembers to vote for it. In Hamlet, Shakespeare said 'there's something rotten in Denmark'. Votes like this, convince me there's something rotten in the NYC Council.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Manhattan City Council Special Election District 3 Early Voting Ranked Choice Voting Results published. The special election results for NYC City Council representation of Hells Kitchen, Chelsea and the West Village was published. We'll post them either here over the weekend, or separately with one of the prior related reports.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 is the last day you'll be able to Register to Vote in the NYC Primary on June 23, 2026. Applications must be received by the NY Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in this election.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan NYC

NY African Film Fest, CUNY Jazz Fest, Clio Art Fair, Japan Parade & Fest & Macys Flower Show, Korean / Philippines Fest, Turban Day in TSQ

The photo above or at right was taken at the Frick Museum before it closed for renovations. After years of renovations, the museum reopened a year ago on April 17, 2025.

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Wednesday thru Tuesday, May 6 - 12, 2026 at various times - 33rd Annual New York African Film Festival - at Lincoln Center on the UWS of Manhattan. Tickets range from $16 / $19 and all Festival Passes for $65 / $89. They describe the event as follows, " ... showcasing African and Diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image ... NYAFF will spotlight 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films ...". For details and to buy tickets see - https://www.filmlinc.org/festivals/new-york-african-film-festival/

Thursday & Friday, May 7 & 8, 2026 from 11.30 am to 8 / 8.30 pm - CUNY Jazz Festival - in Aaron Davis Hall at 129 Convent Avenue in Washington Heights Manhattan NYC. They tell us, " ... Performances by CCNY faculty and student ensembles. Featuring performances and master classes with saxophonist Chris Potter, and drummer Adam Cruz ..." Free and open to the public. For details see - https://ccnyjazz.com/cuny-jazz-fest/

Thursday - Sunday, May 7 - 10 & 14 - 17, 2026 from 12 noon - 8 pm except Thursday when it's 6 to 9 pm and Sunday when it closes at 6 pm - Clio Art Fair - at 511 West 25th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan NYC. For details and free rsvp or tickets [$35 for opening night] copy & paste - https://www.clioartfair.com

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm - Japan Parade & Street Fair - the parade kicks off at 1 pm marches south from 81st Street to 67th Street along Central Park West. There's a Japan Parade Street Fair that runs from 11 am to 5 pm along 72nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West. Street fairs on the UWS in NYC. For details see - https://japanparadenyc.org/

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm - Korean / Philippines Fest - along 6th Avenue between 30th and 31st Streets in Koreatown. A multi-ethnic outdoor food festival. The details came in an email from a Korean liaison.

May 9, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm - LUNGs Parade & Fest - at Losaida United Neighborhood Gardens [aka LUNGS] near Tompkins Square Park on the Lower East Side. This is a small neighborhood garden gathering that's open to the public. For details see https://lungsnyc.org

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12 noon to 7 pm - Turban Day - celebrating Sikh Culture in Times Square.  Celebration and fundraiser where you can buy fabric and have it rolled into a turban - https://turbanday.org

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Pickwick Vintage Show - at Grand Central Terminal. They charge $10 to enter. For details and tickets see - https://grandcentralterminal.com/event/pickwick-vintage-show/ or https://pickwickvintage.com

Thursday - Sunday, April 23 - May 10, 2026 - The Macy's Flower Show - at Macy's Herald Square in Midtown. Macy's is open from 10 am - 9 pm weekdays, open until 10 pm Fridays & Saturdays, and opens at 11 am on Sundays. For details see - https://www.macys.com/s/flower-show/

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Queens NYC

Sunnyside Art & Crafts Fair, Queens Night Market, Next Week Taste of Queens, Paint & Sip

The photo above or at right, was taken this week in a Queens neighborhood. Spring has sprung.

Also see NYC citywide events above.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm - Sunnyside Art & Crafts Fair - at the Queen of Angels Parish Hall at 44th Street & Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside. It's an opportunity to buy artwork by local artists. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/SunnysideArtists/

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Queens Night Market began April 18, 2026 and continues thru July. Use the street fairs link below for details on it and other markets.

Next Week.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6 - 9 pm - Taste of Queens - at the NY Hall of Science at 4-40 44th Drive in Long Island City Queens [moved from its historical Flushing roots]. Taste the food and beverages from around the globe made by about 50 food and beverage vendors, many of which are based in Queens. For details and $125 - $200 tickets see - https://www.queenstaste.org or https://queensny.org/

Thursday, May 14, 2026 beginning at 7 pm - Paint & Sip with Megan Carey - at the NY Irish Center at 1040 Jackson Avenue in LIC. An evening of painting and sipping something good with an artist. For details and $44 tickets [drinks and art materials included] copy & paste - https://www.newyorkirishcenter.org

Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning from 2 to 5 pm - Sunnyside Rhythm Block - at the Sunnyside Arch at Queens Blvd & 46th Street in Sunnyside Queens. Musical performances each week by a different ethnic culture starting with China, followed by Myanmar, then India and lastly Korea. For details and to free rsvp, see - https://partiful.com/e/XXcbsh9b82lFFlND378M

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Spring Concert - at the Kupferberg Center at Queens College in Flushing. Use the MCAL link above to obtain details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Brooklyn NYC

Atlantic Avenue Art Walk, Haitian Parade & Festival , Open Stages Festival Prospect Park, Black Zine Fair Gowanus, Luna Park & FAD Market

The photo above or at right, taken this past week, showing folks outside, enjoying the fresh air, while dining.

Also see NYC citywide events above.

May 9, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm - Open Stages - in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. They tell us the event includes 19 stages of free outdoor music, involving hundreds of artists and partners. This is a fundraiser by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music which provides musical education and therapy for over 7,000 people across all five boroughs. Rain or Shine. For details and to rsvp and possibly make a small donation copy & paste - https://bkcm.org/openstages/

May 9, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm - Black Zine Fair - at PowerHouse Arts at 322 Third Street in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. This fair encompasses most - if not all - aspects of publishing, with a focus on African Americans because there aren't enough platforms and venues for Black Authors and Publishers to learn, mix and mingle. There are nearly 100 exhibitors signed up. Free and open to the general public. For details see - https://blackzinefair.org/

May 9 - 17, 2026 from noon to 6 pm - Atlantic Avenue Art Walk in Brooklyn - along Atlantic Avenue from 4th Street to the Waterfront in Brooklyn. They describe the event as follows, "... This 1.5-mile, self-guided tour along Atlantic Avenue ... and its immediate side streets, will feature art from different mediums while showcasing approximately 150 emerging and established Brooklyn artists at 70+ participating businesses ... eclectic shops, diverse restaurants, galleries and wide range of vital businesses and organizations ... [along a] tree-lined avenue that stretches through charming Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill to Downtown Brooklyn ...". The map with locations and artists is supposed to be posted on their website by the time the event begins. There are also three dates for tours 5/9, 5/16 & 5/17/2026. Organized by Atlantic Ave LDC. For rsvps, maps & details see - https://www.atlanticave.org/artwalk

May 9, 2026 w/ Parade beginning at 10 am followed by Market / Celebration beginning at 12 noon - 7th Annual Haitian Parade & Cultural Festival - Ayiti Nou La Toujoul - begins at Church & Nostrand Avenues, marching through Little Haiti & Little Caribbean neighborhoods in Flatbush Brooklyn. For details see - WS - https://www.lohnyc.org/haitian-culture-day-2025-1 or FB - https://www.facebook.com/events/26180213004947036/

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm - Brooklyn Flea market - under the arch of the Manhattan Bridge at 80 Pearl Street between Water and Plymouth in the Dumbo neighborhood. Street fairs in Brooklyn NYC. It's an outdoor market that stays open weekends until December 20, 2026. For details see - https://www.brooklynflea.com

Friday, May 15, 2026 Luna Park expands opening days to include Friday & on May 22 they open daily. Currently Saturdays & Sundays - Luna Park open in Coney Island. For hours, details and tickets see - https://lunaparknyc.com/plan/park-hours/

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm - There's a FAD Pop Up Market - at Empire Stores at 55 Water Street. See street fairs for details.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in the Bronx NYC

Bronx Night Market Returns for an Evening, BAFA Boishakhi Parade & Festival & Bronx Weeks Continue

The photo above or at right was taken this past week. It shows a locked bicycle along the sidewalk. A public transit strike has been approved by one of the transit unions representing 3,500 workers of the LIRR. The strike could begin as early as 12.01 am on May 16, 2026, impacting LIRR service. This is a possible strike where biking wouldn't be a realistic alternative mode of transit.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12 noon to 7 pm - 1st Bronx Night (food) Market of the Season - at 161st Street and Grand Concourse [NOTE - THEY ARE NORMALLY at 1 Fordham Plaza] in the Bronx. FYI - There are only two dates in 2026 at this location - also October 10, 2026 same times / location. Their presence at Fordham Plaza, after eight years, ended following the 2025 season. For details see - https://www.bronxnightmarket.com/

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 4 to 8 pm - BAFA Boishakhi Parade & Festival - begins at 2172 Starling Avenue and ends about 3 blocks later at the Parkchester Elementary School on Olmsted Avenue. A mela, which is a Hindu fair, will follow and at 6.15 pm cultural performances begin. Organized by the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/BAFA.USA or https://www.facebook.com/events/928230496783821/

Friday - Sunday, May 1 - 17, 2026 - Bronx Weeks - returns with a parade, festival and other activities. In early April there was an announcement that it was going to be discontinued. Following the announcement, community leaders organized to ensure its continuation. Bronx Week opened today, with events on many days of the two week long event. The biggest events fall on the final weekend, 5/16 & 5/17 including a Ball, a parade and a fair. We'll have more as we approach each weekend. For details see - https://www.ilovethebronx.com/bronx-week-2026

Next Week.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 to 7 pm - Produce Giveaway / Bronx Eats at the Vegan Bazaar - at the Andrew Freeman Home.  This needs clarification. It's a part of Bronx Week. For details see - https://www.ilovethebronx.com/bronx-week-2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Assn Hosts Mayor's Public Engagement Unit aka PEU - See MCAL link above for details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week on Staten Island NYC

Annual Golf Outing with the Lighthouse Museum & New Dorp Moravian Market

In the photo above or at right, taken in a prior year on northern Staten Island. The views of Staten Island not only encompass Manhattan and New Jersey, but also the south and western ends of Brooklyn, as depicted in this photo.

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Friday, May 8, 2026 - Annual Golf Outing with the National Lighthouse Museum. For details and tickets copy & paste - https://lighthousemuseum.org.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm - Rummage / Trash to Treasure Sale - at New Dorp Moravian Church at 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island. There will be donated items for sale. Clothing, bed linens and large furniture items not accepted as donations. Free entry. For details see - https://www.newdorpmoravian.org/event/trash-to-treasure-sale/

Coming Next Week.

Yankee Peddler Day is coming to the HRT in Staten Island on May 17, 2026. Details coming next week, generally on Fridays, late.

And Pridefest and the annual Spring Outdoor Market in on the south end of Staten Island is coming in early June, a month later than last year. We'll provide details as we get closer in.

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* Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros

Janes Walk, 5 Boro Bike Ride, Derby Party & Long Play, Greek & Emruz Fests in BK; Casino Protest & VFW Day of Service Qns; Pinkster Fest, Community & Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Fairs in the Bronx & Bronx Weeks begin, Antiquarian Book Fair, Cannabis Parade & Cinco de Mayo in Manhattan, as well as Other Things to do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Staten Island Events

May 1, 2026 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / News Analysis & Opinion / Gotham Buzz NYC.

The photo above or at right was taken some years back at the 5 Boro Bike Ride as it made its way through Queens. The bike ride returns this weekend. See below for details.

Sunrise 5.54 am. Sunset 7.52 pm. We're getting 13 hours & 59 minutes of sunlight, or four hours and 46 minutes more of sunlight than we were getting the week of the Winter Solstice, on December 21, 2025 when the sun rose at 7.18 am and the sun set at 4.31 pm. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of this year, providing 9 hours and 13 minutes of sunlight in NYC.

NYC Weather - NYC Can Differ Slightly / Significantly vs TriState TV News Forecasts. The temperature highs will be around 60 on all three days of the weekend. The temperature lows will be in the high 40's on all three weekend days. There's a 40% chance of a bit of rain around 3 - 4 am Saturday, but otherwise a rain-free weekend. The humidity will range from 40% to 70% on Friday, and between 40% and 90% on Saturday, and from 30% to 70% on Sunday. Winds are expected to range from 5 to 10 mph Friday, average about 5 mph Saturday and kick up to 5 to 15 mph on Sunday.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5.45 am - Done, including attendant pages. We will also socially post links sometime Saturday via BSky.app, Facebook and X.com. Please Like or be-Friend us, to stay abreast of events, and obtain news related to your borough. This week we continue to strive toward providing a mix of weekly news posts.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in NYC

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 1, 2 & 3, 2026 at various locations & times but generally from 10 am to 5 pm - Janes Walk Weekend - at 200 locations in all five boroughs. Various art, culture, history, advocacy and architectural tours throughout all five boros of NYC. Free. They describe the event as follows, " ... MAS staff organize a fleet of volunteer walk leaders, to create 200+ FREE, in-person, virtual, and on-demand walks with over 10,000 participants ... During Jane’s Walk NYC weekend, the simple act of exploring the city is enhanced with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement."... Organized by the Municipal Art Society. Not a street fair so much as a streets tour. For details including a map of locations, copy & paste - https://www.mas.org/janes-walk-nyc-2026/

Sunday, May 3, 2026 waves begin at 7.30, 8.30, 9.15, 9.50 and 10.30 am & officially over between 4 and 6 pm - 5 Boro Bike Ride. Assembly begins along Broaday, south of Canal Street down to Battery Park in Manhattan, depending on the cyclist wave folks are in. The course is 40 miles long, and most of the 32,000 cyclists finish in under 5 hours. It ends at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, where there's a finishing party that runs from 10 am to 5.30 pm. Not a street fair per se, but rather a major cycling event. For details, copy & paste - https://www.bike.nyc

Thursday & Friday, May 7 & 8, 2026 - CUNY Jazz Festival - Free. See full details in Manhattan section below.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 is the last day you'll be able to Register to Vote in the NYC Primary on June 23, 2026. Applications must be received by the NY Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in this election.

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Manhattan NYC

The photo above or at right was taken around this same time less than a year ago on the Upper West Side of a statue in one of the parks.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 noon to 10 pm - Stone Street Cinco de Mayo Festival - in the Stone Street Historic District along Stone Street between William Street and Coentis Alley in the Financial District in Manhattan NYC. This is an food, beverage and entertainment street fair - not a traditional merchandise street fair. Free to enter. For details see - https://www.stonestreetnyc.com

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11.30 am Assembly / 12 noon kick off / 2pm to 6 pm - 54th Annual Cannabis Parade & After Party - the parade meets under the Arch in Washington Square and then at 12 noon, marches north up 5th Avenue to Union Square Park at 14th Street. After the parade until 6 pm there's a rally and concert in Union Square. Prior to legalization there was an after party, after the after party, also in Union Square Park which lasted until about 11 pm.

Next Week.

Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6 to 9 pm - Met Gala - at the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 5th Avenue & 82nd Street on the UES of Manhattan. This year the theme is Costume Art, focusing on how history influences fashion and art. This is a billionaire, celebrity, high society fashion event that raises funds to support the Metropolitan Museum. By invitation only and the ticket price in 2025 was $50,000 per person. The gala event coincides with the opening of the Conde M. Nast galleries. Conde Nast publishes Vogue, GQ, the New Yorker and Vanity Fair. For details about past Met Gala events see - https://www.metmuseum.org

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 12 noon to 3 pm - Cinco de Mayo Parade - begins at Central Park West and 96th and marches up to 106th Street in West Harlem. Parades on the UWS to West Harlem.

Wednesday thru Tuesday, May 6 - 12, 2026 at various times - 33rd Annual New York African Film Festival - at Lincoln Center on the UWS of Manhattan. Tickets range from $16 / $19 and all Festival Passes for $65 / $89. They describe the event as follows, " ... showcasing African and Diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image ... NYAFF will spotlight 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films ...". For details and to buy tickets see - https://www.filmlinc.org/festivals/new-york-african-film-festival/

Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5.30 - 7.30 pm - Madison Square Park Supporter Party - at the Shake Shack on the southeast corner of the park along 23rd Street & Madison Avenues. A food & drinks buffet fundraiser for Madison Square Park supporters. Tickets are free for Seed members who've donated $100 plus and have active memberships thru 5/31/26. For details and tickets see - https://madisonsquarepark.org

Thursday & Friday, May 7 & 8, 2026 from 11.30 am to 8 / 8.30 pm - CUNY Jazz Festival - in Aaron Davis Hall at 129 Convent Avenue in Washington Heights Manhattan NYC. They tell us, " ... Performances by CCNY faculty and student ensembles. Featuring performances and master classes with saxophonist Chris Potter, and drummer Adam Cruz ..." Free and open to the public. For details see - https://ccnyjazz.com/cuny-jazz-fest/

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Manhattan City Council Special Election District 3 Early Voting Ranked Choice Voting Results Due. The special election results for NYC City Council representation of Hells Kitchen, Chelsea and the West Village is due.

Thursday - Sunday, April 30 - May 3, 2026 the Antiquarian Book Fair - at the Park Avenue Armory at 643 Park Avenue at 66th Street on the UES of Manhattan. There will be over 200 exhibitors from about 17 countries with thousands and thousands of old books. For details and [$32 / $15 - 2024 price] tickets copy & paste - https://www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com

Thursday - Sunday, April 23 - May 10, 2026 - The Macy's Flower Show - at Macy's Herald Square in Midtown. Macy's is open from 10 am - 9 pm weekdays, open until 10 pm Fridays & Saturdays, and opens at 11 am on Sundays. For details see - https://www.macys.com/s/flower-show/

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Queens NYC

The photo above or at right, was taken about a year ago, showing a vibrant street scene on a sunny weekday afternoon in one of the local neighborhoods located in Queens.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026 beginning at 12.30 pm - Steve Cohen CitiField Flushing Casino Town Hall Rally - outside of PS 149 at 93-11 34th Avenue Open Streets in Corona. The rally had been scheduled to be held inside, but very suspiciously, at the last minute - on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 - the organizers were informed that the school was to be closed over the weekend for an asbestos examination.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - Cinco de Mayo Concert - at Kupferberg Center at Queens College in Flushing.

Saturdays & a Sunday, April 18, 26 & May 2 & 16, 2026 beginning from 2 to 5 pm - Sunnyside Rhythm Block - at the Sunnyside Arch at Queens Blvd & 46th Street in Sunnyside Queens. Musical performances each week by a different ethnic culture starting with China, followed by Myanmar, then India and lastly Korea. For details and to free rsvp, see - https://partiful.com/e/XXcbsh9b82lFFlND378M

Saturday, April 18, 25, 2026 - Queens Night Market began last weekend and continues thru July. Use the street fairs link below for details on it and other markets.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm - VFW National Day of Service - in Jamaica. Use the MCAL link below to obtain details.

In the photo above or at right, there's a couple sitting on a park bench last night, enjoying the warmer weather on a quiet spring evening. Is love in the air?

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Spring Concert - at the Kupferberg Center at Queens College in Flushing. Use the MCAL link above to obtain details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in Brooklyn NYC

The photo above or at right, taken last Spring, shows a number of people traversing the public walkway near Cadman Plaza East, just north of Tillary Street in Downtown Brooklyn. While we've had some rain this week, the Spring weather has been pretty pleasant.

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May 1, 2026 from 7 to 11 pm - Greenwood Cemetery Moon Fest - at Greenwood Cemetery - at 500 25th Street [at 5th Avenue] in the Greenwood Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn [between Sunset Park and Park Slope]. An evening of star gazing and related activities. For free tickets and details see - https://www.green-wood.com/event/moonfest/

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 1 - 3, 2026 at - Kimisi Theotokou Greek Festival - at 224 18th Street in Park Slope. For details see - WS https://www.kimisisbrooklyn.org/community-calendar or FB - https://www.instagram.com/parkslopegreekfest/p/DVv_f_EjeCy/

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 to 8 pm - 21st Annual Brooklyn Derby Party - at Greenwood Park [entrance at 555 7th Avenue] in South Slope. Modern Derby party complete with garb and get up. They allow $2 bets, there's music and bourbon. Tickets are $30, drinks and food extra. For tickets and details see - https://www.brooklynderby.com/the-event

Saturday - Sunday, April 25 - May 3, 2026 at various times - Emruz Festival - at the Brooklyn Art Haus at 25 Marcy Street. A live cultural festival exploring Persian and Iranian life, culture and history. For $34 tickets and details see - https://www.emruzfestival.org/bkah

Wednesday - Sunday, April 29 - May 3, 2026 from 11 am to 7 pm, except [opening night &] Sunday until 5 pm - Conductor: The Art of the Global Majority - at Powerhouse Arts at 322 Third Avenue in the Gowanus neighbhorhood of Brooklyn.  For $15 tickets and details see - https://powerhousearts.org

Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12 noon to 6 pm - Church Avenue Festival - Click on the link below to go to the street fairs page for details.

Friday, May 15, 2026 Luna Park expands opening days to include Friday & on May 22 they open daily. Currently Saturdays & Sundays - Luna Park open in Coney Island. For hours, details and tickets see - https://lunaparknyc.com/plan/park-hours/

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm - There's a FAD Pop Up Market - at the Brooklyn Brewery at 79 North 11th Street. See street fairs for details.

Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 3, 2026 at various times - 5th Long Play Festival - by Bang on a Can at various venues featuring a number of Brooklyn musical institutions including BRIC, BAM, Brooklyn Music School, Roulette, Pioneer Works, Public Records, the Church of St Luke and St Matthew, ISSUE Project Room, Polonsky Shakespeare Center for Theatre for a New Audience, Fort Greene Park – and more. For $109 tickets [day pass] on up to $397 for the four day festival and details see - https://bangonacan.org/long-play-2026/

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Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week in the Bronx NYC

The photo at right was taken in Bronx Little Italy in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx about a year ago. Bronx Week(s) celebrations begin this weekend. See below for details.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm - Jazz, Pop & Rock - at the Bartow Pell Mansion. Tickets range from free to $15 - See MCAL link below for details.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm - Pinkster Fest - at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. The Pinkster Fest celebrates African cultural roots in America. Free. For details see - https://vancortlandt.org/event/pinkster-festival-3/

Saturday, May 2, 2026 beginnning at 10 am - Run the Bronx - at Bronx Community College at 2155 University Avenue in University Heights in the Bronx. They offer a two mile Fitness Walk, as well as 5K and 10K runs. For $30 early rsvps / $50 standard and event details copy & paste - https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/bcc-foundation/foundation-events/run-the-bronx/

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm - Community Fair - at Brady Court Community Center on 768 Brady Avenue [Antin Place & Holland Avenue] in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood. Flea market, artisan vendors, book signings, art & artists, tarot card readings, food, desserts and beverages. Free entry. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/BradyCourtCommunityCenterBX/ | Please look for Jeanette Wilson and tell her the Bronx Buzz sent you. Thanks.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12 noon to 6 pm - Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Fair - at 610 Crescent Avenue at Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. A celebration of all things Albanian including food, music, dance and traditional garb. Street fairs in Bronx Little Italy NYC. For details copy & paste - https://atlantiku.com/culture/dont-miss-the-skenderbeu-fair-in-nyc-on-may-3/2026/03/04/ or https://bronxlittleitaly.com/events/4th-annual-gjergj-kastrioti-skenderbeu-fair/

Friday - Sunday, May 1 - 17, 2026 - Bronx Weeks - returns with a parade, festival and other activities. In early April there was an announcement that it was going to be discontinued. Following the announcement, community leaders organized to ensure its continuation. Bronx Week opened today, with events on many days of the two week long event. The biggest events fall on the final weekend, 5/16 & 5/17 including a Ball, a parade and a fair. We'll have more as we approach each weekend. For details see - https://www.ilovethebronx.com/bronx-week-2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Assn Hosts Mayor's Public Engagement Unit aka PEU - See MCAL link above for details.

Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week on Staten Island NYC

In the photo above or at right, taken in the St. George neighborhood in northern Staten Island, you see a large freighter leaving the NYC Harbor last year, with what seems like very little cargo.

Also see NYC citywide events above.

Next Weekend.

New Dorp Moravian Church Trash to Treasures - details coming next week.

Coming Soon.

Yankee Peddler Day is in the middle of Staten Island is coming in mid May, a couple of weeks later than last year. We'll provide details as we get closer in.

And the annual Spring Outdoor Market in on the south end of Staten Island is coming in early June, a month later than last year. We'll provide details as we get closer in.

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Have a nice beginning of May weekend.