The New Yorker Festival

Condé Nast Auditorium (enter on 43rd St), 4 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036

Description: You won't find a finer and more esteemed literary and arts festival than this one sponsored annually by The New Yorker. It boasts three days of acclaimed writers reading their works and artists discussing their processes. Various venues host the myriad of programs, which include sessions with Stanley Tucci, Annie Proulx, Neko Case, Tilda Swinton, Wallace Shawn, and much more. Events sell out quickly, so act fast to obtain tickets.
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Feast of San Gennaro

Mulberry St at Grand St, New York, NY 212-768-9320

Description: From the sacred (solemn parades of the regal statue of San Gennaro, patron saint of Naples, cloaked in dollar bills pinned by the faithful) to the profane (a lineup of lavish eaters ready to consume the most cannolis), this festival has it all. Though rooted in religion, NY's oldest street fair celebrates everything Italian from food served at 35 of Little Italy's famous restaurants, to music, arts and crafts.
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German - American Steuben Parade

5th Ave, from 64th to 86th St, Bronx, NY 10465

Description: Beer and bratwurst, oompahs and lederhosen ­ all things Deutsche are on parade down Fifth Avenue. Sandwiched between other celebratory events (including an Oktoberfest), the culture's most colorful displays of costume, music, and food are brought out in observance of the far-reaching influence of German heritage. The parade starts at noon on Saturday; other events are scheduled throughout the weekend.
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Howl! Festival of East Village Arts

East 7th St at Ave A, New York, NY

Description: The New York Times called it, "a weeklong outpouring of artistic energy and counterculture mania" and so it is. Now only three days of artistic pursuit that pushes the boundaries of music, dance, visual expression and the spoken word. One of the newest festivals to arrive on the scene in New York, it has attracted more than 100,000 people, luminaries and low-brow folk among them.
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

62nd St & Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 212-875-5456

Description: For a lot of us, New York City IS fashion: the trendiest boutiques, the hippest clubs; it's where just walking down the street is an inside scoop on the latest styles. And there's no better time to be in NYC than during Fashion Week. The city that doesn't sleep, lives and breathes fashion for eight days. Over 100 designers from Abaete to Zac Posen will send their current collections down the runways in the now-famous tents in Bryant Park.
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New York Comic Con

655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 212- 216-2000

Description: Never been to a comic-con? Well, now's the perfect time to check one out, maybe meet one or two of your favorite artists, see some up-and-coming young writers, and get cool free stuff. But it's not just comic books anymore. Nowadays, you also have graphic novels, video games, anime, TV shows and movies, toys and memorabilia, and all the other trappings of pop culture.
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openhousenewyork Weekend

536 LaGuardia Pl, OHNY Welcome Center, New York, NY

Description: Experience the evolution of the built environment within all five of NYC's boroughs. Design and architecture are not only displayed but are also fodder for discussion at this two-day event that offers lots of programs for young and old alike. Well-preserved 18th-century structures, Classical Revival facades replete with sculptural elements, and modern expanses of glass and steel are all represented in the collage of styles that defines New York City. Special tours, workshops, and more are available at approximately 300 sites in diverse neighborhoods; expect to see structures like Edgar Allan Poe's House in the Bronx, the Noguchi Museum in Queens, and the slim spear of the Austrian Cultural Exchange building in Midtown.
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Pulaski Day Parade

5th Ave, from 31st St to 53rd St, New York, NY

Description: Celebrating the courageous contributions of General Pulaski to the American Revolution, as well as the pride of Polish-Americans, this parade is now in its eighth decade. The route goes up Fifth Avenue from 31st St to 53rd St. The official Reviewing Stand is located at 40th and 42nd Street, Fifth Avenue in front of the New York Public Library. Grand Stands are set up between 40th and 42nd Street.
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The September Concert

various venues, New York, NY

Description: Over 100 free concerts held in a variety of venues from Trump Tower to St. Patrick's Cathedral have just one message, "to mark this day as a day of music and prayers for a peaceful world year after year." So reads the mission of the foundation that is spreading their vision, not just all over the city, but across the globe in dozens of US international cities.
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Whole Bead Show

125 and 135 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011

Description: All that glitters is not gold ­ sometimes it's silver. Or amethyst, ruby, emerald, faceted crystal, quartz, or iridescent opal. Millions of beads, from tiny seed beads to three-inch pendants, in every color imaginable, line shelves and tables, all supplied by over 60 merchants from around the country. It's one of the biggest bead shows you'll ever attend, but be sure to bring sunglasses to shield your eyes from the glare!
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