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Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour
03–05 Apr/ Madison Square Garden |
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| There is bound to be a spectacular tribute towards the late Michael Jackson in NYC. There is no better way than with a stage show from the visual masters of Cirque de Soleil. Michael's movements are set in the dramatics of circus, dance arts and presented upside down and round-a-bout in the stadium. |
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New York International Automobile Show
06– 15 Apr/ Jacob Javits Convention Center |
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| The first and oldest car show, now in its 112th year, is the New York International Automobile Show. Get a chance to sit in the front seat of some of the hottest autos for 2012/13. Check out new technology, along with previews of the future, from the major auto manufacturers, as well those pricy gems that are one-of-a-kind. |
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Easter Parade
8 Apr/ 5th Ave (47th to 57th Sts) |
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| It is “in your Easter bonnet” time when strolling at your leisure on Fifth Ave. This annual procession has been a New York happening since the Civil War. Even if you don´t don a topper, it is fun to be a people-watcher of those wearing wild, crazy and elaborately constructed hats ever imaginable. |
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The Dawn of Egyptian Art
10 Apr – 5 Aug/ Metropolitan Museum |
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| The best of Egyptian assemblage sits in the Metropolitan Museum´s permanent collection. A collaboration of the Met with twelve other museums of the U.S. and Europe has set up a temporary exhibit of the Dawn of Egyptian Art. The compilation of artifacts illustrates the origins and early development of ancient Egyptian art and includes Early Dynastic Period of paintings. |
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National Tartan Day Parade
14 Apr/ West 44 between 5th & 6th Aves |
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| Each year this parade organized by the National Tartan Day New York Committee is getting larger and will soon rival the St. Patrick´s Event. Pipe bands, Scottish groups and societies are all welcome to join in the largest Scottish outdoor event in Manhattan. |
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Spring Spa Week
16-22 Apr/various city salons and spas |
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Get a chance to hit the spas that the celebrities head to for a fraction of the normal fee. Indulge in wraps, facials, massages and other rejuvenation treatments that may have never been as affordable as now. |
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Tribeca Film Festival
18–29 Apr/ various Lower Manhattan locations |
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| Originated in 2003 by actor Robert De Niro, this film festival is equated in the east as New York´s Sundance. Besides screenings of hundreds of major and independent films, the festival holds a street fair for those not in attendances at the movie houses and meeting rooms around Tribeca. |
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Earth Day
22 Apr – 01 May/ various locations |
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| Connect with the outdoors on Earth Day and bond with the “easy to be green” fest. Celebrated in all 5 boroughs, the city not only honors the earth, but teaches participants how to take initiative in preserving the environment. Zero in at a location as many events contain live music, organic food and creative fun for the whole family. |
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The Big Swim
28 Apr/ Asphalt Green Swimming Complex |
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| The 17th Annual Big Swim Meet & Benefit offers a racing competition for swimmers aged from 6 to 16. Regardless of abilities, all participants will receive a T-shirt and medal. The Big Swim also will be hosting an Olympic swimming exhibition with some of the best swimmers on the U.S. and Canadian Olympic teams on-hand to meet and greet. |
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Dood Paard
28-30 Apr/ Peter B. Lewis Theater |
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| Courtesy of the Guggenheim Museum, the highly acclaimed Dutch troupe of Dood Paard is making their US premiere. The avant-garde piece performed will be “REIGEN ad lib,” void of sets or direction. After the show on April 29th, a conversation with cast members of Dood Paard and other theatrical experts will make for an extra special experience. |
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