5 February, 2008
New York City plans to honor the Super Bowl champion New York Giants with a ticker-tape parade that will end with a ceremony at City Hall Plaza.
Giants Super Bowl Parade
Bronx Half Marathon in New York
10 February, 2008
The NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines follows a longstanding tradition of welcoming runners to scenic, history-rich courses in New York City's five boroughs to race the popular half-marathon (13.1-mile) distance.
Bronx Half Marathon 2008 in New York
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2008 in New York
11-12 February, 2008
America's top annual dog show fills two days at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Each year the show attracts 2500 dogs for 29 gruelling hours of judging. By Tuesday evening, only seven remain in competition for the coveted Best in Show award (which is televised). Naturally, visitors will find lots of canine-related commerce in evidence around the fringes of the show.
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2008 in New York
Tibetan Annual Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert 2008
13 February, 2008
The Annual Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert for the Tibetan cause takes place at Carnegie Hall. The 2008 line-up would put many festivals to shame, with appearances by Sufjan Stevens, Marisa Monte, Nawang Khechog and music direction by Phillip Glass.
Tibetan Annual Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert 2008
Valentine's Day Weddings on the Empire State Building 2008
14 February, 2008
Each and every Valentine's Day 14 couples get married on the 80th floor of the most famous building in the world, automatically becoming members of the Empire State Building Wedding Club in the process.
Valentine's Day Weddings on the Empire State Building 2008
Strawberry One-Act Festival
14 - 24 February, 2008
American Theatre of Actors
US$20
The Strawberry One-Act Festival at the American Theatre of Actors offers playwrights from across the USA the chance to see their one-act piece turned into a full-length play, developed by the Riant Theatre Company.
Strawberry One-Act Festival 2008
Skating Club of New York Showcase Competition 2008
16 February, 2008
Showcase fuses artistic creativity with figure skating for single skaters, duets and smallensembles of three to seven. Skating Club of New York Showcase offers the categories of light entertainment, dramatic entertainment and extemporaneous improvisation to singles skaters.
Skating Club of New York Showcase Competition 2008
Annual Half Moon New York Sword Ale 2008
16-17 February, 2008
The Half Moon New York Sword Ale brings the phenomenon of sword dancing to a number of venues around a curious New York City, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Jefferson Market Library.
Annual Half Moon New York Sword Ale 2008
American International Toy Fair 2008
17-20 February, 2008
The American International Toy Fair is one of a few major toy industry trade shows held around the world. It is held annually in late winter (mid February) in New York City's Toy District (Broadway and 5th Avenue in the mid 20s) and at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and is open to the toy trade only. It is staged by the Toy Industry Association.
American International Toy Fair 2008
BAHF International Indoor Hockey Tournament
23-24 February, 2008
The BAHF International Indoor Tournament (BAHF Indoor), held on the last weekend of February each year, attracts an extremely diverse group of participants that range from University teams to male and female club teams from the United States and Canada.
BAHF International Indoor Hockey Tournament
New York International Children's Film Festival 2008
29 February - 16 March, 2008
The annual New York International Children's Film Festival is a treat for all ages, though it is aimed at the three-to-18 age group. So grab a kid and get the lowdown on the latest in children's cinema at Manhattan's IFC Center.
New York International Children's Film Festival 2008
Winter Restaurant Week in New York City
01 January - 29 February, 2008
Winter Restaurant Week held twice a year in January and July, visitors and locals alike can enjoy special menus prepared by some of the finest restaurants. Approximately 200 restaurants take part in the popular "Restaurant Week" offering diners substantial discounts on their usual rates.
Winter Restaurant Week in New York City
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
Interactive Bronx map
