As a native New Yorker, I confess to occasionally taking my hometown for granted. So, I've decided to take a little break from daydreaming about my next getaway to see what's happening in my own backyard. Whether you are a visitor or a local, here are some fun Big Apple events. Get out and enjoy!
Chucho Valdes and The Afro-Cuban Messengers with special guest Buika at Carnegie Hall
Saturday, January 21. 8:00 PM
$25-$75
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdes will spice up Carnegie Hall with his vibrant Latin jazz. Joining him as a special guest is the amazing singer Buika. The daughter of immigrants from Equatorial Guinea, Buika was born in Palma de Mallorca (Spain). Buika's music mixes Flamenco with soul and jazz and her vocals are rich. Also, if you join the event page on Facebook, you will be automatically entered into a contest to have a song written for you by Buika. Me gusta!
Broadway Week - 2 for 1 Tickets
January 17 - February 4
Seeing a Broadway show can be an expensive proposition so act fast to take advantage of this amazing 2 for 1 deal. Participating shows include Anything Goes, Chicago, Chinglish, Memphis, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, Seminar, and more!
New York Restaurant Week
Through February 10th. (Mondays-Fridays)
Dine at some of New York's best restaurants without going broke. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Restaurant Week, participating restaurants will offer $24.07 lunches and $35 dinners for 20 days. Tax, gratuity and beverages not included.
