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Get buzzed, because the legendary New York Coffee Festival is returning!
Two years later and 24K Magic—Bruno Mars's 2016 foot-tapping facsimile of ’70s funk, ’80s disco-pop and ’90s R&B—has lost none of its magic. Make no mistake—the popstar's party tunes still have enough funk to get you uptown (or to Brooklyn, New Jersey or Long Island). The real show-stealer here, however, is sure to be Bronx rapper Cardi B's chart-topping anthem “Bodak Yellow."
With the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Sir Elton is saying a final goodbye to the touring life. That's right—this is your final chance to catch the rollicking songman live in person, as he takes the audience on a massive visual journey spanning his entire 50-year career. Swoon along to "Tiny Dancer," make juvenile hand gestures to "Crocodile Rock" and smile meaningfully at your folks during "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" here for one last time.
Dive deep into the terrors and artistic triumphs of genre filmmaking at this annual festival.
Spend a Sunday afternoon sipping cider and beer, jamming to live folk music and feasting on grilled sausages, sauerkraut, soft pretzels and corn on the cob at this fest in Bushwick.
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Take a leisurely cruise up the Hudson River to gorgeous Bear Mountain State Park. After a 2.5-hour cruise, you'll have three hours to explore the park's natural beauty, abundant hiking trails and zoo. On the way back, join the onboard Oktoberfest complete with craft beer, German food and live music.
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In many major cities around the world, museums are government funded, which means entry is free. Alas, this is not the case with New York City’s museums. Institutions like MoMA and the Guggenheim charge hefty admissions, and while the Metropolitan Museum of Art used to be pay what you wish for everyone, that policy is restricted now to New York State residents. Still, there are plenty of museums that are free or have free days. And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly. You just have to know who offers what. To figure that out, check our guide to the best free museums and discount hours at NYC’s museums. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best museums in NYC
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