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By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

Weekend Fun in Manhattan

Thursday April 20, 2006
Central Park Looking for something to do this weekend? You've got a lot of options.

  • Earth Day in New York City
    Celebrate Earth Day in New York at events at Grand Central Terminal and in Central Park. Check out live musical performances from everybody from The New York Philharmonic to Blues Traveler at The Green Apple Music & Arts Festival.

  • Taste of Chinatown
    Sample the most delicious delicacies in Chinatown at the Taste of Chinatown event on Saturday from 1 PM to 6 PM. More than 50 Chinatown restaurants and food shops will offer tasting plates for $1 and $2 at this tasting event.

  • New York International Orchid Show
    More than 40,000 orchids will be on display at this annual show at Rockefeller Center from April 20th through 23rd. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids under 12. Call 212-332-6577 for more details.

  • Last Chance for Hot Cars and Cool Facials
    Both The New York International Auto Show and New York Spa Week run through Sunday, April 23rd. Take advantage of your last chance to see the hottest new cars and your final days to save on discounted spa treatments from New York's coolest spas.

  • Get Tribeca Film Festival Tickets
    The 2006 Tribeca Film Festival starts on Tuesday, April 25th. Now's your chance to get tickets for the most buzzworthy movies and events, including offerings from New York filmmakers and films inspired by September 11.

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