Things to do in New York for April

May 2014
NY Waterway - Your Key to the City
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Go to RadioCity
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Take Your Mom on the Ferry
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9th Avenue International Food Festival
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MACY'S HERALD SQUARE FLOWER SHOW
Apr 1 - 9 FREE
See spectacular arrangements of flowers from around the world and attend scheduled events at Macy's Flower Show.
Macy's Herald Square, W. 34th St.
HAVANA FILM FESTIVAL NY
Apr 1 - 7
Havana Film Festival New York shows 40 full-length feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation and classics from Latin America with English subtitles.
NYC Locations
 
THAT PHYSICS SHOW
Apr 1 - May 28
A physics demonstrator from Rutgers University performs amazing feats in That Physics Show using cold liquid nitrogen, burning hydrogen and bright laser lights.
Elektra Theatre 300 W. 43rd St.
LA TRIVIATA
Apr 4 -14
La Traviata is a bittersweet love story by Verdi at the Metriopolitan Opera House.
30 Lincoln Center Plaza
SYMPHONIC STORYBOARDS
Apr 7 - 8
Symphonic Storyboards features the Philharmonia Orchestra of New York performing powerful works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Wagner, accompanied by striking original films on a huge screen at New York CIty Center.
131 W. 55th St.
 
Boni Jovi
Apr 8
Grammy Award winning band, Bon Jovi have announced newly added dates to their This House is Not for Sale Tour, presented by Live Nation.
Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK TARTAN DAY PARADE
Apr 8
Celebrate Scotland by watching bagpipers, men in kilts and women in plaid marching up Sixth Avenue on Tartan Day.
6th Ave btwn 44th - 55th St.
DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL
April 8 - May 20
See creative plays, films and more at the Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), which showcases urban artists and promotes diversity.
NYC Locations
 
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR
Apr 2
Hear the famous Harlem Gospel Choir sing songs by Whitney Houston and Beyonce for an evening at B.B. King Blues Club.
273 W. 42nd St.
NY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Apr 14-23
New York International Auto Show is billed as the nation's first and most attended at Jacob Javits Center.
Javits Center
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
April 19 - 30
Tribeca Film Festival is a giant festival offering films, music, and culture in Lower Manhattan.
NYC Locations


EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT
Apr 16
Follow clues around New York City with the help of a smartphone app to find hidden eggs.
NYC Locations
EASTER PARADE & BONNET FESTIVAL
Apr 16 FREE
Wear an extravagant hat or festive costume and join the people strolling on Fifth Avenue in the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival.
5th Ave btwn 49th - 57th St.
EARTH DAY
Apr 18 FREE
Earth Day features a green-vehicle show, exhibits, family activities, music, and entertainment.
Union Square, W. 14th St.


TECHDAY
Apr 18 FREE
TechDay is a giant science fair with 400 exhibitors, including innovative startups at Pier 94.
Pier 94 - 54th St.
RIGOLETTO
Apr 19 & 27
The Metropolitan Opera sets Verdi's classic opera Rigoletto in decadent 1960s Las Vegas.  It's sung in Italian with subtitles at the Metropolitan Opera House..
30 Lincoln Center Plaza
RAINBOW BOOK FAIR
Apr 29 FREE
Meet 100 publishers, writers, poets, editors, and booksellers of gay and lesbian literature at the Rainbow Book Fair at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
524 W. 59th St.

9/11 MEMORIAL RUN
April 23
The 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk supports the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Afterwards, visit free Community Day on Greenwich Street near the 9/11 Memorial for food trucks, music, and kids's activities.
Pier 26 / Hudson River Park