Manhattan, NY

This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. Make your commute more healthy and eco-friendly on May 18 and you may just get hooked on biking to work.

Still not convinced? Transportation Alternatives, one of the sponsors of National Bike to Work Day, is giving out free iced coffees, Clif Bars, and fresh fruit to bikers from 6-10 AM on May 20 at the following locations:

• Brooklyn Bridge (middle)
• Manhattan Bridge (Manhattan side)
• Williamsburg Bridge (Brooklyn side)
• Queensboro Bridge (Queens side)
• Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Staten Island side)
• Hudson River Greenway at 70th Street
• Bronx - Joyce Kilmer Park (161st & Grand Concourse)

Pledge to bike to work on May 18, 2012.

New to biking the mean streets of New York? Find the best bike route to your office or get some tips on NYC bike commuting before Friday.

Happy pedaling!

Street fair season is here. The weather is warm and the gyro makers, psychics, and bulk tube sock vendors are hitting the streets of New York again for your shopping pleasure.

Check out our street fair listings for May in New York.

Find May farmers' markets in New York.

Browse our gallery of NYC summer street fair photos.

Spend some quality time with Mom in New York City this weekend.

We have your guide to great Mother's Day activities -- including a flower workshop, a Hudson River cruise, brunch ideas, and more.

Celebrate Mother's Day in New York.

It's May in Manhattan. The grass is green, the sun is (mostly) shining, and the backs of our necks are not yet dirty and gritty. Get out and smell the roses, ride your bike, walk your dog, and play in the park.

• May NYC Events
• May  NYC Street Fair Listings
• Mother's Day in New York City
• Fun in Central Park
• Best Manhattan Parks (that aren't Central Park)

Raise a toast in remembrance of one of the greatest battles in Mexican history on Cinco de Mayo.

May 5th marks an important day in Mexican history and a fantastic excuse for a Mexican feast or a cerveza or two.

Check out our listing of Cinco de Mayo 2012 events in New York -- including fine Mexican dining, a pub crawl, lots of tequila specials, and drunken bullriding.

On the very last night of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, I caught the world premiere of Once in a Lullaby: The Story of New York's PS22 Chorus.

It is a classic New York underdog story, the tale of a group of Staten Island fifth-graders and their rise to fame through the power of YouTube.

You've probably seen the clips of the PS22 chorus performance at the 2011 Academy Awards ceremony (the one with Anne Hathaway and James Franco). However, you have to see the whole story to truly appreciate the wonder of what these kids have done.

Read our review of Once in a Lullaby.

The Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing and you've still got a week of film screenings and events to look forward to.

Here are some suggestions to help you narrow down your options:

• Top Things to Do at the Tribeca Film Festival -- Don't miss out on these screenings, panel discussions, parties, festivals, and more.

• New York Films at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival -- Here's your guide to New York stories at the Tribeca Film Festival, including films inspired by and set in New York City and offerings from NYC filmmakers.

• Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey -- The festival is still young, but this is my favorite film so far. It's the story of a talented Filipino singer from the slums of Manila who got discovered on YouTube and headlined a sold-out tour for Journey months later. Everybody loves an underdog story, especially when that underdog has pipes like Arnel Pineda.

Image courtesy of Supporting Characters. Photo by Richard P. Ulivella

Happy Earth Day, New York.

Well, technically Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22.

However, you'll find a full weekend of green Earth Day events at Grand Central Terminal, in Times Square, on the High Line, at Javits Center, and around the city.

Take your pick of Earth Day concerts, outdoor festivals, a green expo, tree-planting and park-beautifying initiatives, and more.

The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with the world premiere of The Five-Year Engagement, the new romantic comedy from producer Judd Apatow,  director/writer/producer Nicholas Stoll, and writer/star Jason Segel.

This year, the Tribeca Film Festival will be bigger than ever with hundreds of screenings, parties, panels, and other events through April 29, 2012. You can mingle with celebs at premieres, hear filmmakers discuss their process, get sneak peeks at the most buzzworthy independent films, and discover films by emerging talents from around the world.

There is so much to do that it can seem a bit overwhelming. But don't worry, we're here to help you navigate. And watch this space for updates, film reviews, and more.

• Tribeca Film Festival 101 -- Read about the history of the festival and its main attractions.

• Get Tickets to the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival -- Get tips on choosing what films to see and find out how to get tickets before they sell out.

• Top Things to Do at the Tribeca Film Festival -- Read about the most unique events at the festival this year -- including blockbuster premieres, drive-in cinema under the stars, interactive film experiences, panel discussions with your favorite filmmakers and stars, free street festivals, a celebrity soccer tournament, and more.

• Tribeca Family Festival and Street Fair -- See great family films and enjoy a free outdoor festival with games, goodies, and live entertainment.

• Getting Around at the Tribeca Film Festival -- Download maps and directions for Tribeca Film Festival venues and attractions.

Make your appointments  for New York Spa Week, which runs April 16-22, 2012.

Enjoy a massage, facial, mani-pedi, body scrub, and many other treatments for just $50 each when you book during Spa Week.

Learn more about Spa Week and see my top treatment picks at New York City spas.