I can not believe we are in the middle of April, but here we are, and we are back with week two of April events happening in New York City from the 19 through the 25. So, it is time to enjoy this gorgeous weather. There is so much happening here in New York City — something for everyone.
Here are ten events happening this week.
Brooklyn
$10 Tapas to Celebrate Ten Hope Spring Patio Re-opening
You know the weather is beautiful when one of my favorite outdoor patios is reopening. Ten Hope’s Spring Patio is Reopening, and we are celebrating.
Enjoy month-long all-day specials at Ten Hope in honor of their seasonal grand reopening on Thursday, April 20th.
The beautiful dining destination is ready for the warm weather, with a 2,500-square-foot vine-laced open-air patio and a new $10 Happy Hour menu full of Mediterranean bites.
So here is what is on the menu.
The $10 Tapas menu, available all April, features Starters like Asparagus Croquettes, Mushroom Pate, Homemade Flatbreads served with Chickpea hummus and Ricotta from scratch, and meatier bites like 3 oz. Sliders and Hanger Steak Skewers. Guests can wash it down with $5 beers, shots, hard seltzers, and $10 wines, cocktails, and spirits.
Although reservations are not required, they are encouraged by visiting Ten Hope’s website.
Ten Hope Street – Williamsburg
Weeksville Heritage Center 2023 Spring Benefit
An Evening for Weeksville will take place on April 20, Featuring DJ Reborn
It is time to celebrate Weeksville Heritage Center’s 50-year history and legacy through your generous support of our Spring Benefit. Click here to “Purchase Tickets” now
The evening will begin with tour opportunities around the beautiful grounds and a curated experience for Premier level supporters and higher. Highlights of the evening will include a moveable experience with music, culinary delights, specialty beverages, and a lively ceremony for their esteemed honorees.
If you cannot attend, click here to make a tax-deductible gift supporting Weeksville’s work.
158 Buffalo Avenue — Crown Heights
Spring Fever Glamcocks
Dance off the hibernation hangover together under the warmth of those bright disco lights. April showers bring May flowers.
Get wet with sweat and plant the seeds for a season full of love, dancing, and healthy debauchery. Experience the bright disco lights with the GlamCocks – the 10+ years queer Burning Man Camp is here. April 21, 2023.
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff Avenue — Williamsburg
(646) 838-4937
Coffee Break
On April 23COFFEE BREAK will be held at the Playground Coffee Shop from 12 to 3 PM to show you how to develop your black and white film using coffee.
This unique process replaces the harsh chemicals that are typically used for development. All levels of experience are welcomed, and they are there to help you along the way.
1114 Bedford Avenue – Bedford Stuyvesant
(718) 484-4833
Bed Stuy Book Club Reading
Bed Stuy Book Club Reading is reading Ling Ma’s Bliss Montage: Stories on ApApril 23t 2 PM. Let us spin about the worlds Ma created.
DM to RSVP.
Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day
Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event NYC DOT hosts. Programming is presented at signature locations citywide to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics.
Through the support of Lyft, Citi Bike will offer free unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike on Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day. All riders may take advantage of the offer by using the promo code CARFREE23 in the Citi Bike app.
ApApril 22rom 10 AM to 3 PM.
Thirty-one locations across the city are participating in Car-Free Earth Day. Additionally, there are seven Signature Locations and twenty-four Open Street locations across the five boroughs.
Manhattan
New York City Beer Fest
In the spirit of OKTOBERFEST, a traditional German celebration of beer and countrymen, it will be held with over 150 craft beer styles featuring many breweries.
Chelsea Industrial will be hosting an eclectic local variety of superbly fermented beer and cider in all styles combining the best elements of a Beer Garden with the staggering array of choices found only at a Craft Beer Festival.
On April 23, guests will enjoy unlimited craft beer samples for the entire evening, with live entertainment, Food, and Interactive Games. Purchase tickets here.
Chelsea Industrial
535-549 West 28th Street – Chelsea
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart makes its triumphant return to The McKittrick Hotel. The Club Car has been transformed into a high-spirited Scottish Pub for the occasion, a unique and perfect setting for the award-winning sensation, featuring an entire Scottish cast.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart unfolds among and around its audience using live music to weave an ingenious, lyrical, and enchanting story throughout our intimate and supernatural setting.
The McKittrick Hotel presents the National Theatre of Scotland production. Created by David Greig and Wils Wilson. Produced by The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh & Double M Arts & Events.
The McKittrick Hotel
530 West 27th Street — Chelsea
Bronx
RUBEN STUDDARD & CLAY AIKEN
On April 22 at 8 PM, American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated artist Ruben Studdard will join his runner-up and multi-platinum artist Clay Aiken on the stage at Leman Center.
This extraordinary one-night-only concert at Lehman Center will be a night to remember. Purchase tickets here.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West — Bronx
Queens
Apple Blossom Carnival
Put the Spring in your step down on the farm with the Apple Blossom Carnival on April 22 and 23 from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Merry Go Round in our orchard and celebrate the season with assorted carnival rides by Newton Shows. Add to the fun with hayrides, midway games, local food vendors, and a visit with our farm animals.
Online Tickets Only. Advance tickets are recommended. A ticket is required to enter the carnival ride area, whether riding on rides or not. Height requirements apply for all rides – Click here for the ride list & height requirements.
General Admission: $25 [all ages]
Tickets are required for children [ages three and up] as well as accompanying adults; Free for ages zero to two years old
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway — Queens
Have a fabulous week, and if there are any events on your list, comment below and share them with us.
