New York

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New York

NEW YORK

There is nothing like New York in the spring as the city shakes off its winter mantle and comes to life in living color. Outdoor festivals, exhibits and parties are scattered throughout the city. Although New York City is fun to visit anytime of the year, the spring is super special.

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Of course, New York is known the world over for its theater productions. Every summer, the Public Theater produces one of the best free events to experience in NYC: Shakespeare in the Park. It is presented at the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Created by the late Joseph Papp in 1962, the Public Theater’s series offers free, large-scale productions of works by William Shakespeare. The productions often feature some of the most talented actors of our day. Past casts have included Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Al Pacino, Blythe Danner, Philip Seymour Hoffman, George C. Scott and Denzel Washington. This year, the Theater is producing MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING from May 21 through June 23, 2019.

Want to skip others’ performances and put on your own showstopper? Head over to Bryant Park and experience one of its weekly dance parties. Aside from the gratis yoga and tai chi classes held on the lawn of Bryant Park, the green space coaxes toe-tappers to its nearly 10-acre expanse with a fun and free Dance Party on Wednesday

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evenings starting in May. Folks can cut a rug and learn new styles led by experts starting at 6 pm, when instructors walk you through how to swing, tango, salsa or bachata. An hour later, a live band plays the appropriate tunes so you can show off your new steps under the stars.

Instead of tapping your toes, perhaps you would enjoy a leisurely boating expedition? If that’s the case, head to Central Park and rent a rowboat from the Loeb Boathouse. The boathouse has a fleet of 100 boats, each of which seats four people. Row your way to the heart of the Central Park Lake, the second-largest body of water in Central Park that spans over 22-acres. You’ll be able to get a closer view of water fowl that are hard to see from the shore, including the park’s famous egrets, herons and loons. Classic Venetian Gondola

tours are available, weather permitting. Experience the lake in the way that it was originally designed for by Frederick Law Olmsted. Finally, for those visiting the City near the end of May – participate in one of NYC’s most traditional events. Kicking off the season at Coney Island. On May 25, New Yorkers will celebrate when their hometown amusement park comes back to life for the summer. The amusement area includes over 50 rides and attractions. Enjoy a fun-filled day riding rollercoasters, eating Nathan’s hot dogs and strolling down the iconic boardwalk.

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