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Sunday Parties New York
07/23/2012
Best Sunday Night Parties in NYC
Still got steam left after Saturday night? Extend your weekend one more night with these reoccurring Sunday night parties, sure to keep the weekend vibe alive.
10/11/2011
Best Manhattan Happy Hours
It's 5pm and you're thirsty. Reward yourself after a day of hard work with one of our picks for Manhattan's finest happy hour discounts -- all of which last at least until 7:30pm or later.
07/13/2011
Best Absinthe Bars in New York City
Whatever vibe you're seeking for sipping, Metrowize is here to advise with our picks for absinthe bars in the Big Apple. Click through for our list of favorites.
HOLY SHIP! Music Cruise
06/03/2011
Bowery Presents & HardFest Debut HOLY SHIP! Music Cruise
Want to catch exclusive performances from Fatboy Slim, Diplo, Steve Aoki, A-Track, and more... on a boat? Tickets go on sale June 15 for the January electronic music cruise, presented by HardFest and Bowery Presents.
04/21/2011
The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City
In NYC, the hotel business ain’t what it used to be. While the same-old stodgy, traditional midtown hotels are still easy to find, innovative “boutique” hotels are popping up all over town, much to the delight of against-the-grain tourists and staycationers alike.
03/15/2011
10 Things To Do If You're Not Seeing The Strokes
So you've heard that The Strokes will be taking the stage at SXSW this year... along with the other 400,000 music lovers who will no doubt find this news exciting. With that in mind, here are our picks for other great shows during this same time slot on Thursday evening -- none of which require an official badge -- all guaranteed to be significantly more intimate, and perhaps more fun as a result!
03/10/2011
Top 5 Free Unofficial SXSW Parties
Outside of the official events that SXSW hosts, hundreds more unofficial parties are open to the general public that are just as fun and filled with exciting acts. But with so many to choose from, how do you decide? Here, Metrowize offers up our 5 picks for top-notch and totally free offerings worth your RSVP.
New York Mixology Bars
02/25/2011
Hottest Cocktail Bars in NYC
Whether your liquor of choice is whiskey, vodka, or gin, upgrade from your usual after-work brews to embrace the lure of cocktail culture. Here are our favorite cocktail hot spots to get you started.
02/19/2011
Best New York Music Festivals of 2011
Forget Bonnaroo and Coachella for 2011. Some of the best music festivals much closer to home. New York is bursting at the seams with great music events all year long. Here are a few of our favorites.
02/17/2011
Best Craft Beer Bars in NYC
Tap the best of local brews as well as rarer bottles from around the world with this Metrowize-approved list of our favorite craft beer bars in NYC.
02/08/2011
Hot Chocolate Festival at City Bakery
City Bakery's 19th annual Hot Chocolate Festival offers a month-long menu of cocoa flavors, ranging from new takes on traditional to totally wacky.
02/06/2011
Wine Shops with Free Tasting Events
NYC's best wine shops offer free, regularly occurring tasting events, conveniently timed around your after-work commute. Quit perusing cool label art, and let your taste buds do the deciding!
02/03/2011
Where to Watch the Super Bowl
Don't want to stay put on your couch for the big game this year? Check out this Metrowize-approved list of restaurants and bars in NYC, offering up worthwhile Super Bowl parties for those seeking larger screens and louder camaraderie.
02/01/2011
This Week In NYC: February 3-9
Bring the past into the present this week in NYC with a 90's grunge-themed prom party or a screening of "Die Hard" introduced by its main villain. Then, work off the week's frustration with a DUMBO gallery walk, a free, steamy salsa party, or an all-night DJ event to welcome the lunar new year. And if that's not enough, check out our top 5 live music picks, too!
01/31/2011
Best NYC Neighborhoods for Authentic Ethnic Food
Because NYC is such a renowned melting pot of ethnicities, the city is also home to some of the most authentically-prepared ethnic food in the United States. In this Metrowize-approved guide, learn which are the best neighborhood "pockets" to sample some of your favorite global cuisines.
01/27/2011
NYC February Concert Guide
Live music lovers can look forward to a solid mix of offerings coming through New York City this month. From a wild Girl Talk mash-up event to a surfy Californian double bill of Best Coast and Wavves, there's plenty of party happening in February to warm up your winter.
01/26/2011
Microwave Treats, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Beard Bash, Late Night Zen and More - This Week In NYC: 1/27 - 2/2
This week's fun-filled to do list is all over the map. Grab happy hour drinks at BAM before hitting up a zen-themed dance party for charity... catch a Manhattan-themed Woody Allen classic on the big screen... cook up a sweets feast using only a microwave... or celebrate your mustachioed friends at a facial hair themed bash!
01/24/2011
10 Websites You Can't Live Without
Of the trillions of sites that comprise the world wide web, how many of those are truly worth your time? In this post, Metrowize rounds up 10 (totally free) websites that are so essential, you won't know how you ever lived without them!
01/23/2011
NYC's Fun Fairs and Festivals for 2011
Metrowize's month-by-month picks for New York fairs and festivals offer something exciting for everyone. From bourbon and BBQ to concept car model debuts to independent theatre fests, you and your friends are sure to find a day-long (or week-long) event to tickle your fancy in 2011.
01/19/2011
Beware the Bluths, Pay Homage to Haiti, Don Your Beer Goggles and More - This Week In NYC: January 20-26
This week's Metrowize-approved picks pay tribute the greats. Don your beer goggles for an inebriation-encouraged showing of Adam Sandler movies; join superfans for a wacky Arrested Development viewing party; dance the night away at Club Infinity's futuristic return; or pay homage to Haiti's recovery at a new exhibition in its honor.
01/17/2011
Renovated Museum of Moving Image Reopens
The world-renowned Museum of the Moving Image reopened this past weekend in Astoria, after a three-year, 67 million dollar renovation. Find out more about its expansion and current offerings here.
01/11/2011
Get Down & Dirty, Kill at Karaoke, Salute Slick Rick and More: This Week in NYC - January 13-19
This week's NYC to-do list will have you living like a star. Get down & dirty with New York's top house DJs, celebrate legendary rapper Slick Rick's birthday, turn your karaoke act into a live band show... then wash the whole week down with a whiskey and gourmet chili deal!
01/10/2011
The Best 24 Hour Restaurants in NYC
The 24-hour diner is king in a city that never sleeps, but what happens if you are in the mood for Korean tabletop barbecue, empenadas, or pierogies? They are out there and this is why we live in New York. Check out a few of our favorite 24 hr. haunts.
01/07/2011
Got Visitors? NYC Tourist Tips That You'll Enjoy, Too
Stuck playing tour guide for visiting friends or family? Metrowize is here to help make the planning process less painless with this NYC guide to landmark attractions and eateries that residents can have fun exploring, too.
01/07/2011
Tap Rare Casks, Roam the Rubin, Reimagine Classic Covers, and More, This Week in NYC - January 6-12
This week's picks for things to do and see in NYC will take you to Colorado, the Himalayas, and back without stepping foot out of the boroughs. Catch a top-notch variety show, sip a super-rare cask ale, view reimagined album art, and more with this list of Metrowize-approved events.