Celebrate the martyred third-century bishop and patron saint of Naples at this 11-day festival that fills the streets of Little Italy every year. Watch the professionals in action at the cannoli-eating competition and you won't feel so bad about indulging in calorific treats from the food vendors; return daily for live musical performances. Mulberry St between Canal and Houston Sts; Grand St between Baxter and Mott Sts; Hester St between Baxter and Mott Sts.
There's plenty to look forward to this fall: big-ticket lectures, exciting museum events and the reopening of the Queens Museum. We've collected the top five cultural events and festivals to get you prepped for the autumn's deluge of great events.
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