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Noguchi Museum free admission through April 22

The Noguchi Museum in Queens is opening its doors for free through April 22 to encourage visitors to see the exhibition “Civic Action: A Vision for Long Island City.” The entire museum, including the works of sculptor Isamu Noguchi, will also be open f... »

Free March Madness transit vouchers

The city-funded You The Man campaign is once again giving out thousands of debit cards to use in taxis or at MetroCard machines to discourage drunk driving. This evening, the free cards will be handed out in Bay Ridge and Astoria (at 31st Street and Br... »

Free museum hours in New York City for 2012

Although several of New York’s biggest museums increased admission within the past year, many operate as always free or always suggested-donation museums, (including the Met.) Others offer free or pay-as-you-like hours on a weekly or monthly basis. Her... »

Wellness Week to offer $50 spa deals March 19-25

More than 45 New York City spas have so far signed up to offer discounted treatments during Wellness Week 2012 from March 19 through 25, a spokeswoman for SpaFinder told NewYorkology. The spas will offer $50 treatments or a 50-percent discount on treat... »

Spa Week to offer $50 treatments April 16-22

SpaWeek will return to New York City from April 16 through 22 with $50 treatments at locations such as Exhale, Lia Schorr and Serenity, a spokeswoman for the event today told NewYorkology. SpaWeek reservations will open March 12. Other Manhattan locati... »

January 2012 New York City calendar

Sunday, January 1 Places open New Year’s Day 2012 in NYC Monday, January 2 Knicks vs. Toronto at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden Preservation Hall Jazz Band plays the late-night party after “Sleep No More” at 10:30 p.m. (through Jan. 5) Jackie Hoffm... »

Open New Year's Day 2012 in New York City

All is not quiet on New Year’s Day. Many of New York City’s museums, Broadway theaters, movie houses, ice rinks, zoos, restaurants and other venues are open on New Year’s Day. Here’s a list (still in progress) of what’s confirmed open for Jan. 1, 2012:... »

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