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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.