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If you're looking for a cool job in New York City, you might want to check out this Friday's Uncubed job fair. Meet reps from the hottest New York tech companies (including Twitter, Meetup, Etsy, and more) and up-and-coming start-ups, who will all be there with jobs to fill.

Buy a ticket to mingle with employers and attend panel discussions to hear what top companies are seeking in their next employees. For an extra fee, you can also take seminars to build  your skills in programming, business development, and other key competencies. The event will also feature an art show, complimentary drinks and snacks, and an after party.

Uncubed Job Fair
When: Friday, May 17, 2013. 10am-9:30pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street
Admission: $30 for general admission

This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. Make your commute more healthy and eco-friendly on Friday, May 17 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 Brooklyn Roasting Company iced coffees, breakfast treats from KIND and Cabot, and Vita Coco coconut water to bikers from 7-10 AM on May 17 at the following locations:

• Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn tower)
• Manhattan Bridge (Manhattan side)
• Williamsburg Bridge (Brooklyn side)
• Queensboro Bridge (Queens side)
• Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Staten Island side)
• Hudson River Greenway at W. 72nd Street
• Bronx - Joyce Kilmer Park (161st & Grand Concourse)

Pledge to bike to work on May 17, 2013.

New to biking the mean streets of New York? Check out our introduction to biking in NYC, find the best bike route to your office and learn the street code for NYC cyclists 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.

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

May 5th (this Sunday) 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 2013 events in New York -- including fine Mexican dining, a pub crawl, lots of tequila specials, and drunken bullriding.

What will you find on your way uptown from the East Village to Murray Hill, just east of Chelsea? Two smaller and less famous Manhattan neighborhoods: the lovely Gramercy Park and Flatiron areas.

Read more about living and hanging out in Gramercy Park and the Flatiron District.

Tribeca Family Festival -- Spend your sunny Saturday at this free family street festival featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts activities, kite flying, and more. This year, you can also catch a free screening of Smurfs.

Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day -- Sports fans can also enjoy a day of  fun at Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day with a variety of interactive sports related games, demos, and giveaways.  Athletes, mascots, and sports personalities will make appearances.

Tribeca Film Festival Screenings -- You still have time to see the festival's best films -- including the award winners in all of the feature and documentary categories. There are also plenty of special events this weekend. On Saturday, you can see director Darren Aronofsky interview director Clint Eastwood. On Sunday, you can see the new documentary about the future of ideas, Out of Print, and stick around after the film for a panel discussion with publishing industry experts For sold out screenings and events, some tickets are still available via the Rush Tickets line that forms 60 minutes before showtime.

The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival kicked off yesterday with  the world premiere of Mistaken for Strangers, a new indie documentary following the band The National on tour.

This year, the Tribeca Film Festival will be bigger than ever with hundreds of screenings, parties, panels, and other events through April 28, 2013. 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 2013 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.

Image courtesy of the Tribeca Film Festival

Happy Earth Day, New York.

Well, technically Earth Day is this Sunday, April 21.

However, you'll find a full weekend of green Earth Day events at Grand Central Terminal, in Times Square, 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.

It has been a long, stressful winter. You could definitely use some budget-friendly spring rejuvenation and pampering right about now.

So thank goodness for  New York Spa Week, which runs April 15-21, 2013. 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 treatment picks at top New York City spas.

See the latest and hottest new cars at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center this week.

When you're done oohing and ahhing at the cars, you can also check out the Camp Jeep test track to see how Jeep vehicles are tested on rugged terrain, guess the  number of miniature cars stuffed into a 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville for a chance to win the Caddy, and more.

If you can't make it in person, check out the New York Auto Show photos and coverage from About.com Cars Guide Aaron Gold.