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1. New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 17, 2012: The 251st NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade is coming up! New York's most famous parade may be the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade deserves a nod for its own merits as well. Instead of the bright, airy floats, the parade consists of a quieter atmosphere in which the heritage of the Irish and Irish descents is respected and celebrated. The upcoming NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17th, 2012. See the event listing here.

2. 14th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade, The Bronx: March 11, 2012: The 14th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Bronx will take place on Sunday, March 11th, 2012. The Parade Route begins at E. Tremont and Lafayette Avenues and continues down E. Tremont, Right onto Harding Avenue and concludes at Harding and Brinsmade Avenues at 12 noon. See the event listing here.

3. Alcoholiday at Loreley Restaurant and Biergarten: March 17, 2012: So it's almost that time of year again - one of the few holidays where it is perfectly acceptable to get mindlessly drunk based on the notion that it is in honor of an entire nation (and their drinking skills). That's right, St Patrick's Day is getting closer and closer and at MeanRed they've thoughtfully concocted a party of epic proportions to ensure that you can appreciate your unlimited supply of booze in a completely safe and super fun environment. Alcoholiday will take place at Loreley Restaurant and Biergarten on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 from 9pm - 4am. See the event listing here.

4. First Annual Irish Fest at Webster Hall: March 17, 2012: This St. Patrick's Day, Webster Hall is teaming up with the producers of the world's largest pub crawl - PubCrawls.com - for a massive entertainment attraction on St. Patrick's Day that will highlight the most popular party holiday of the year, Irish Fest! The event is set for Saturday, March 17th, 2012 starting at noon. See the event listing here.

5. 37th Annual Brooklyn Irish American Parade: March 18, 2012: The 37th Annual Brooklyn Irish American Parade will take place on Sunday, March 18th, 2012 at 1pm in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The parade route will kick off on 15th Street & Prospect Park West, go down 5th Street to 7th Avenue, along 7th Avenue To Garfield Place, up Garfield Place to Prospect Park West, and along Prospect Park West to 15th Street. See the event listing here.

6. Craic Festival NYC: March 8 - 10, 2012: The Craic Festival runs March 8th 10th, 2012 and is New York City's Premier Irish Film & Music Hub. The festival will feature a variety of entertainment options, including films, music, comedy and more! Performers include The Clatty Lads, Duke Special, a.k.a. Peter Wilson, Rubberbandits, The Minutes & more. See the event listing here.

7. Saint Patrick's Day for Sinners: All-Redhead Burlesque Revue & Party at The Bell House: March 17, 2012: Saint Patrick's Day for Sinners: All-Redhead Burlesque Revue & Party will be at The Bell House on Saturday, March 17th, 2012. It's a night of drinking, celebration and guaranteed fun... Featuring musical guests Amour Obscur, and an All-Redhead edition of Wasabassco Burlesque, Starring Albert Cadabra, Bettina May, Firefly, Gal Friday, Gin Minsky, Hula Hoop Harl't Melissa-Anne, Justine Joli, Madame Rosebud, Nasty Canasta, Scooter Pie, and Stormy Leather. See the event listing here.

8. St. Patty's Day Shamrock Shuffle Bar Crawl: March 17, 2012: Good things are coming your way! BarCrawls.com is back for St. Patrick's Day 2012 with it's Crawl for Gold! Spread some shamrock spirit and gather your friends, sports teams and clubs to toast to the luckiest day of the year. Purchase advance tickets for the best prices. Tickets also on sale the night of at the registration sites. See the event listing here.

9. Union Square Wines St Patrick's Day Tasting: March 17, 2012: Join Union Square Wines for St. Patrick's Day as they show off quite a pot of liquid gold! Irish Whiskey and Irish Cream will take center stage for dram fans and Shamrock enthusiasts to enjoy all afternoon long. Like Bourbon? Like Scotch? Check out what the Emerald Isle to offer, including whiskies from Jameson's, Redbreast, Midleton's, Bushmill's, Tullamore Dew, and Concannon. Featured Irish cream producers Coole Swan and Ryan's Irish. See the event listing here.

10. Saint Paddys Pub Crawls New York City: March 16 - 18, 2012: New York City is one of the top destinations in the country for all things St. Patrick's Day, but this year it's only going to be even bigger as the producers of the World's Largest Pub Crawls put together yet another colossal event in the Big Apple - The Luck of the Irish New York City Pub Crawl! After they managed to get together over 12,000 guests for a Halloween pub crawl that's still being talked about, the sky's the limit for this year's St. Patty's Day pub crawl. See the event listing here.

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Here are some to avoid and few to embrace:

1. Don't come here with a fanny pack full of preconceived notions that New Yorkers are mean. We're not that bad. In fact, most of us will stop and help you find your way east or west and some of us dare to decorate our directional help with a friendly suggestion or two. Don't hesitate to ask just because some of us walk faster than you run and most of us wear headphones and avoid eye contact; we only do so to block out the city noises that make your skin quiver and to evade creeps selling rusty umbrellas and used scarves. We're just like you, but we're seasoned.

2. On the contrary, don't come here starry eyed, cuddling with the warm fuzzy feeling that New Yorkers are your best friends. Like anywhere, people can be mean. If someone yells at you for walking slowly, try not to take it too offensively, it's just that most (if not all) of us are rushing to get somewhere. We have bad days, like you have bad days. We run late, we hit subway and street traffic like you hit car traffic. Throw us the benefit of the doubt; however don't stop to take a picture in the middle of a sidewalk. It's not only rude, but you will most definitely see more of the ugly, monstrous side of New Yorkers as opposed to the ones who will stop on the side of the road and snap your photo in front of the Flat Iron building.

3. Times Square. I know they call it one of the most amazing places in the world, and truthfully, it is pretty awesome. However, it looks like it looks in pictures, except when you're viewing the Square through a 4 x 6 as opposed to actually standing in the center of it, you will avoid all the other tourists and weirdos walking in circles as though chasing their own tale, or, for that matter, a drug induced butterfly. If you're going to go, visit sometime past midnight, but other than that, check out some of the other neighborhoods Manhattan has to offer – all of which DGuides features in pursuit of neighborhood strengths and weaknesses. They're way cooler, much cheaper and although it's still busy New York, I mean it when I say it, anywhere is better than Times Square.

4. Coffee Shops. Even though Carrie Bradshaw never took her laptop to a café to sit and do her writing, almost every other working New Yorker does or has been documented doing so in fiction and non-fiction movies alike. It's a nice idea, and a pleasant thought…the notion that you will be able to sit comfortably for that long and actually be productive as opposed to being so remarkably distracted by all the people around you that you wind up people-watching and refrain from doing anything productive. The curser will blink and blink and blink at you while you scarf your muffin and sip your smoothie, and the next thing you know the café is filled to the brim and you're completely over the people watching part of your day that you loved up until an hour ago, and you are packing up your things like a soccer mom at a game when the first signs of rain appear. Work inside. Work in your happy place, a private space. Trust me; the coffee shop artist looks so much better on TV.

5. CELEBRITIES EVERYWHERE! No, not really. Most celebrities that want to be seen everywhere go live in LA. New York celebrities are under the radar. Most of them have families and gigantic, unaffordable condos on the Upper West Side and focus on dropping their children off at school in the morning. They aren't glammed-up, probably have no make-up on, and they just want to do their thing and stay out of anybody's way. Sometimes you'll see the occasional commercial star at a local bar, but the rest of them, the big-dogs, they're embracing their downtime and secrecy, and New York gifts them with this 'luxury'. Your best bet is memorizing the faces and names of your favorite Broadway, or Off-Off Broadway, or Off-Off-Off-Off-Off Broadway stars because they're the ones you'll see wandering the streets of Hells Kitchen. Your other best bet is going to the Wax Museum, because honestly, that's probably the closest you'll get to Brangelina while visiting New York.

Don't get me wrong, we love tourists and we love looking like resident New Yorkers in front of tourists, but we won't revert back to being the cliché we were when we first got here, and hopefully once you've spent a day-or-so on the island, you can join us in that notion.

Food trucks will be located outside 4 World Financial Center, North End Avenue at Vesey Street. For more information, and to see the schedule, visit: www.worldfinancialcenter.com/foodtrucks

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Christmas in New York City 2011

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Presented by the New York City Ballet: November 25 - December 31, 2011: This year New York City Ballet will present 47 performances of the holiday classic George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, from Friday, November 25th, through Saturday, December 31st, 2011, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Take a Ride on a Vintage Subway NYC: November 26 - December 24, 2011: Take a ride on a vintage subway in NYC over the holidays - running from November 26th through December 24th, 2011. Customers using the 6 Avenue line between the Queens Plaza and 2 Av stations have a treat in store.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular NYC: November 11, 2011 - January 2, 2012: America's most beloved holiday theatrical, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes, returns to New York City's Radio City Music Hall this Christmas season!

Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History: November 21, 2011 - January 2, 2012: An annual Museum tradition, the delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree has marked the start of the holiday season at the Museum for more than 30 years

Miracle on 52nd Street: Holiday Highlights from Variety Specials at the Paley Center: November 25 - December 31, 2011: The Paley Center celebrates the holiday season with musical highlights from various specials and weekly variety shows encompassing a sixty-year period, with some of the top stars in the business chiming in on seasonal favorites.

7th Annual Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal: November 19, 2011 - January 16, 2012: The New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal's annual Holiday Train Show will be on display from November 19th, 2011 through January 16th, 2012. The train show will feature trains running on eight separate loops of track through a 34-foot-long miniature New York City scene.

South Street Seaport Holiday Festivities: November 25 - December 24, 2011: The South Street Seaport will ring in the holiday spirit on Friday, November 25th, 2011 when the 28th Annual Seaport Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets of the Seaport’s Historic District with host, TODAY Show personality and fashion expert Jill Martin and Rock and Roll Legend Ronnie Spector.

Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden: November 19, 2011 - January 16, 2012: The Holiday Train Show, the extraordinary exhibition of New York landmark replicas enlivened by model trains, is celebrating its 20th year at The New York Botanical Garden. Natural materials such as bark, twigs, stems, fruits, seeds, and pine cones, are used to create more than 140 scaled iconic buildings, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Radio City Music Hall, and the original Yankee Stadium.

Holidays at the Atrium at Lincoln Center, FREE: November 24, 2011 - January 7, 2012: Enjoy a range of exciting, FREE programs this November, December and January and visit the Donald and Barbara Zucker Box Office at the Atrium for discount tickets to a range of performances taking place across Lincoln Center.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Presents The Three Bears Holiday Bash: November 14 - December 30, 2011: The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park presents The Three Bears Holiday Bash, running from November 14th - December 30th, 2011The Three Bears Holiday Bash, is a variety show that celebrates the holiday season in song, dance, and puppetry.

Bar Car Nights at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show: Saturdays, December 3, 10, & 17, 2011: Don't miss Bar Car Nights at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show, taking place on Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 2011 from 7–9pm. On these nights for grown-ups at the Holiday Train Show, view the exhibition while sipping a complimentary cocktail.

Central Park Zoo Winterfest W/ Thousands of Twinkling Lights: December 2 - 17, 2011: Winterfest at the Central Park Zoo returns in 2011! On the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December (December 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 2011), they're open until 6:30pm so you can stop by in the afternoon or after work for a stroll under thousands of twinkling lights.

Christmas Lights & Cannoli Tour in Brooklyn: December 2 - 31, 2011: The Christmas Lights & Cannoli Tour in Brooklyn runs on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays throughout December, 2011 at 7pm. Each year, over 100,000 people flock to the area to see dazzling lights, thirty foot tall wooden soldiers, animatronic figures, glowing nativity scenes and much, much more.

A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Brooklyn Lyceum: December 9 - 18, 2011: In this extremely faithful presentation of the holiday favorite, Pig Brooch Inc. performs the Charlie Brown Christmas accompanied by a live jazz trio performing all of Vince Guaraldi’s original favorites!

Santa's Winter Garden at the World Financial Center: December 9 - 11, 2011: New York City's kids will be treated to a weekend of Santa and stories when Arts World Financial Center hosts a three-day holiday celebration featuring photos with Santa and free readings of holiday and kid-friendly tales.

New York SantaCon: December 10, 2011: New York SantaCon will take place on Saturday, December 10th, 2011. SantaCon is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious & non-logical Santa Claus convention, attended for absolutely no reason.

Candlelight Tours at Historic Richmond Town: December 10 & 17, 2011: Visitors of all ages take a journey through three-hundred years of tradition as they discover how America's most festive season came to be. The village is illuminated by candles, oil lamps and the warmth of a flickering hearth, and enlivened by holiday sweets.

A Murray Little Christmas at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn: December 11, 2011: Like eggnog and mistletoe, Christmas isn't complete without Murray's annual legendary holiday extravaganza! Comedian and nightlife icon MURRAY HILL gives the much needed gift of holiday cheer and entertainment to New York City with his legendary Yuletide tradition: A Murray Little Christmas at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn on Sunday, December 11th, 2011.

A Christmas Carol at the Brooklyn Lyceum: December 11, 2011: The Brooklyn Lyceum presents A Christmas Carol by The Puppet People on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Warm your hearts with Charles Dickens' holiday classic. Watch Mean Ol' Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not a HUMBUG!

TUBACHRISTMAS 38th Anniversary at The Rink at Rockefeller Center: December 11, 2011: TUBACHRISTMAS, a holiday tradition since December 22, 1974, is celebrating their 38th Anniversary at the Rink at Rockefeller Center on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 3:30pm. Listen to Traditional Christmas music performed by tuba players across the world.

Free Ice Skating at Trump Wollman Skating Rink this Weekend: December 10 & 11, 2011: Be one of the first 1,000 guests to arrive at Trump Wollman Rink in Central Park and you'll SKATE FOR FREE plus receive free skate rentals this weekend: Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th, 2011.

West Village Chorale Handel's Messiah Open Audience Sing: December 11, 2011: Join the West Village Chorale for a Greenwich Village holiday tradition that has taken place each December for over thirty years! Their very own Michael Conley conducts the audience in a joyful rendition of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 11th, 2011.

Handel's Messiah by the New York Philharmonic: December 13 - 17, 2011: The New York Philharmonic performs Handel's Messiah at Avery Fisher Hall this holiday season. Performances take place Tuesday December 13th to Saturday December 17th, 2011.

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Wish You a Swingin' Christmas at Carnegie Hall: December 16 & 17, 2011: John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Wish You a Swingin' Christmas at Carnegie Hall on December 16th & 17th, 2011. The concert starts at 8pm both nights.

Ugly Sweater Pubcrawl NYC: December 17, 2011: There's really nothing like an ugly Christmas sweater. Each year it's as if our family members are obliged to wrap one up for us. Even though we'll complain about the size, texture, color and even smell, there's no way we can throw them out.

12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl NYC: December 17, 2011: The popular 12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl is back this year, taking place on Saturday, December 17th, 2011. Braving the winter weather, you'll journey through the winter wonderland known as the West Village of New York City.

Spin the Dreidel Tournament at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn: December 17, 2011: Spin the Dreidel Tournament with Hanukkah Gone Metal with Gods of Fire, Category Sixx with William Ocean, Young New Yorkers Chorus, MLD Tournament is set for Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn.

Third Annual Latke Festival and Cookoff at BAM: December 19, 2011: Just in time for Hanukah, the Third Annual Latke Festival is sure to add some sizzle to your holiday line up on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The event starts at 6:30pm.

The Nutcracker: Rated R: December 22 - 30, 2011: Nutcracker: Rated R cracks open the heart of the classic children's ballet to uncover drugs, sex, family secrets and all the other delights that make the Holidays so special. The New York Times says: "hilariously kinky... distinctly twisted... holiday fare."

Eataly Holiday Dine Around: A Culinary Trip Through Every Italian Region: December 24, 2011: The The Eataly Holiday Dine Around: A Culinary Trip Through Every Italian Region, will take place on Saturday, December 24th, 2011. Take a culinary trip around the 20 regions of Italy by eating your way through Eataly.

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New York City Holiday Markets 2011

Union Square Holiday Market: November 18 - December 24, 2011: The 18th annual Union Square Holiday Market will run from November 18th – December 24th, 2011 this year. With over 100 merchants bringing in some of the most unique gifts ever, this is the place do your holiday shopping, or just enjoy browsing!

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park: Now Through January 8, 2012: Shop over 100 boutique-style vendors and specialty food stores from around the world offering exquisite and distinctive apparel, jewelry, decorative goods, imported and local food, and much more at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, running through January 8th, 2012.

The Seaport Holiday Market: November 25 - December 31, 2011: South Street Seaport is holding its First Annual Holiday Market with various vendors selling holiday wares - running from November 25th - December 31st, 2011.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market: November 30 - December 24, 2011: The seventh annual Columbus Circle Holiday Market is already becoming one of the most elegant and beautiful in the City - taking place from November 30th - December 24th, 2011.

St. Bart's Holiday Gift Shops: November 18 - December 24, 2011: St. Bart’s Holiday Gift Shops (Park Ave at East 50th St) is open from November 18th thru December 24th, 2011 and will feature hundreds of authentic gift items including arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry, and seasonal themed items.

Grand Central Holiday Fair in Vanderbilt Hall: November 14 - December 24, 2011 Grand Central Holiday Fair returns on Monday, November 14th, 2011 and runs through December 24th in Vanderbilt Hall. Located in the Terminal’s historic Vanderbilt Hall, you’ll find the city’s best holiday shopping experience featuring 76 vendors.

Astoria Market's Columbus Avenue Holiday Pop-Up Market: December 10, 2011: The creators of the Astoria Market invite you to join them for our Columbus Avenue Holiday Pop-Up Market on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 from 11am to 5:30pm. The market will be held at the famous Hall at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle located on Columbus Ave. between W. 59th and W. 60th Streets.

South Slope Holiday Craft Fair: December 10, 2011: The South Slope Holiday Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 from 11am-5pm. Enjoy their gallery of artists, artisans and craftspeople, many from Brooklyn and all purveyors of original and high-quality goods

PS 321 Holiday Shop Brooklyn: December 10, 2011: The new PS 321 Holiday Shop is set for Saturday, December 10th, from 10am - 5pm at 180 7th Avenue, Brooklyn (btw 1st & 2nd Streets). A selection of amazing artisans will be showing their wares: handbags, knits, kid’s clothing, pottery, jewelry, toys, art, soaps and much, much more.

Handmade Holiday Craft Fair at 3rd Ward Brooklyn: December 10, 2011: Get your lists ready for the 5th Annual 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair, an extravaganza of beautiful, clever, never-before-seen gift items for your friends, family and—while you’re at it—you! The event will take place at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn on Saturday, December 10th, 2011.

Opening Ceremony's Bi-Annual Sale: December 8 - 11, 2011: Opening Ceremony announced this week that their big bi-annual sample sale will open to the public this Friday, December 8th, 2011 and run through Sunday, December 11th.

The Green Holiday Festival: December 11, 2011: The Green Holiday Festival is a one-day Winter holiday festival comprised of various green-minded gift vendors, non-profit information tables, live entertainment, and activities all in celebration of green living.

The Degenerate Craft Fair: December 10 & 11, 2011: Featuring over 75 artists and designers selling their work for generally under $50, some offerings include traditional craft items such as handmade jewelry, ornaments, and knitwear but also include original paintings, artist books, teeth sculptures, curious creatures and more!

The Holiday BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair NYC: December 10 & 11, 2011: The Holiday BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair in New York City is coming up Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th, 2011 on 82 Mercer St. between Broome and Spring. More than 200 vendors will participate in this two-day shopping extravaganza.

FESTIVE Hell's Kitchen Flea Market: December 10 -11 & 17 & 18, 2011: In addition to weekly vintage and antique vendors, Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market (HKFM) is introducing FESTIVE – a curated selection of holiday vendors, taking place Saturdays and Sundays: December 10th & 11th and December 17th & 18th, 2011.

Jingle Holiday Pop-up Store at the Chelsea Market: December 14 - 23, 2011: "Jingle" a holiday pop-up store extravaganza at the Chelsea Market is set for December 14th - 23rd, 2011. This pop-up holiday market will feature about 20 vendors, all selling their wares on the ground level of Chelsea Market NYC.

Holiday Pop-Up: Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market: December 15 - 31, 2011: Beginning on December 15th, Artists & Fleas brings the best of Brooklyn to the heart of hip with a 2-week long holiday pop-up at Chelsea Market - open Friday, December 16th - December 31st, 2011 from 10:30am-7:30pm.

Brooklyn Night Bazaar: December 15 - 17, 2011: The Brooklyn Night Bazaar returns December 15th - 17th, 2011 inside a gargantuan warehouse in central Williamsburg. The three night extravaganza will be comprised of independent vendors presenting a vast array of products ranging from artwork and prints to accessories and refurbished furniture.

1st Ever Harlem Holiday Market: December 15 - 18, 2011: The Harlem Business Alliance will host the 1st ever Harlem Holiday Market from December 15th, 2011 through December 18th, 2011 in the newly renovated plaza at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on 125th Street and Seventh Avenue.

Yelp's Giftacular Holiday Market: December 17 & 18, 2011: To encourage NYers to shop local for the holidays, Yelp has organized their FIRST EVER handpicked Holiday market chock full of pop-up shops curated by top-rated retailers, crafters, local designers and more.

Brooklyn Craft Central's 4th Annual Holiday Market: December 17 & 18, 2011 The Brooklyn Craft Central's 4th Annual Holiday Market, taking place on Saturday, December 17th & Sunday, December 18th, 2011, will feature 65 juried artists and crafters!

The Holiday Market at the Brooklyn Lyceum: December 17 & 18, 2011: The Holiday Market at the Brooklyn Lyceum is set for Saturday, December 17th & Sunday, December 18th, 2011 from 11am - 7pm. Shopping, food and fun for all ages. Gift bags for the first 50 shoppers from 11-12 and 6-7 each day.

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Phil Kline will hand out a limited number of boomboxes—and cassettes and CD’s for those who bring their own players. The public is strongly encouraged to bring their own boomboxes and hold them high as they play the music.

In NYC, it is recommended that participants arrive by 6:45 pm at the arch in Washington Square. The event is free, and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit: www.unsilentnight.com/about.html

The collection comprises more than 12,000 works of art drawn from an area that extends from Spain in the west to India in the east. Some 1,200 works of art in all media will be on view at any time, representing all major regions and artistic styles, from the seventh century onward. Important loans from the Hispanic Society of America will also be shown. For more information, visit: www.metmuseum.org

November 11 - 13, 2011: The Rolex Arts Weekend, to be presented November 11th - 13th, 2011 at the New York Public Library (NYPL), will feature emerging talents in dance, film, literature, music, theatre, and the visual arts. For more information, visit: rolexartsweekend.com/

2. Radio City Christmas Spectacular NYC

November 11, 2011 - January 2, 2012: America's most beloved holiday theatrical, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes, returns to New York City's Radio City Music Hall this Christmas season! For more information, visit: www.radiocitychristmas.com/newyork/index.html

3. CNET Gotham, A Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Openhouse Gallery

November 9 - 13, 2011: CNET is taking over Nolita this week with CNET Gotham, a holiday pop up that channels all the smarts of the digital guide into the real world. The event will take place at Openhouse Gallery from November 9th - 13th, 2011. Entry is FREE! For more information, and to see a schedule of events, visit: www.openhousegallery.org/cnet-gotham-pop-up

4. FREE Food From Sweetery NYC & Korilla BBQ

November 9 - 12, 2011: Two of the best-known food trucks in the country will be at the CNET Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Openhouse Gallery from November 9th - 13th, 2011 serving 300 FREE pop-up meals a day. For more information, visit: www.openhousegallery.org/cnet-gotham-pop-up

5. ShopNOLITA

November 12 & 13, 2011: In an attempt to draw more shoppers to the area, local retailers and business owners have partnered together to organize ShopNOLITA, an event co-sponsored by (capsule) trade show aimed at enticing foot traffic to Nolita. To see a full list of participating boutiques, visit: wearethemarket.com/shopnolita-promotional-shopping-event/

6. Alexander Mcqueen, Brunello Cucinelli, Valentino Sample Sale

November 9 - 11, 2011: Shop items up to 75% off from 10am - 7pm all three days. For more information, visit: www.boutiqueon57.com/

7. NYC Veterans Day Parade

November 11, 2011: Honor all those who served in our military and fought for our freedom so we can live out our American dreams at the 91st Annual Veterans Day Parade in New York City, taking place on Friday, November 11th, 2011. For more information, visit: www.nycveteransdaycelebrations.com/wtc.htm#

8. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall

Now Through November 20, 2011: The Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall, a traveling, three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is visiting Manhattan for the first time this November. The Wall will make its home at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex from November 8th – 20th, 2011. For more information, visit: www.intrepidmuseum.org/DignityMemorialVietnamWall.aspx

9. Meat Week New York

Now Through November 12, 2011: Meat Week New York will feature tastings, parties, butchering and cooking demos, market tours, panels, and a Farmer Relief Fund for those farmers affected by Hurricane Irene. For more information, and to see a complete list of events, visit: meatweeknyc.com/

10. New York Historical Society Reopening

November 11, 2011: Throwing wide its doors as never before, the New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11am on Veterans’ Day, Friday, November 11th, 2011. To help extend the welcome, New-York Historical will remain open on November 11th until 11pm, offering free admission during that day to veterans and active service members and to children under 13, and free admission for all visitors after 6pm. For more information, visit: www.nyhistory.org/

11. Vienna Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center

November 13 & 14, 2011: Just nine days after conducting Siegfried at the Metropolitan Opera House, the indefatigable Fabio Luisi will cross the plaza at Lincoln Center to lead the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in two performances at Avery Fisher Hall, November 13th and 14th, 2011. For more information, visit: new.lincolncenter.org

12. Comedy Night at BAMcafé Live

November 12, 2011: Comedy Night at BAMcafé Live is a FREE fun event taking place this Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at 10pm. Drink, eat, and laugh yourself silly at BAMcafé Live’s popular Comedy Night. For more information, visit: www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=3806

13. 4th Annual Long Island International Great Beer Expo

November 12, 2011: This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country’s proudest brewing achievement. For more information, visit: www.greatbeerexpo.com/nassau/

14. National Gaming Day at the New York Public Library

November 12, 2011: Join the Mid-Manhattan Library along with thousands of libraries throughout the country as they host special gaming events in celebration of National Gaming Day @ your library. For more information, visit: www.nypl.org

15. The Chocolate Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion

November 10 - 13, 2011: Considered the chocolate hub of North America, this show brings together more than 65 fine chocolate companies to present a diverse array of fine chocolates and chocolate-inspired products that tantalize the senses. For more information, visit: www.chocolateshow.com/accueil.aspx

16. 4th Annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival

November 11 & 12, 2011: The 4th Annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, brought to you by MeanRed Productions, does a multi-night, multi-venue takeover on North 6th street in the heart of Williamsburg. The festival will feature over 40 artists, a curated food truck lot, street art and installations and more. For more information, visit: meanredproductions.com/4740

17. 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup

November 12 & 13, 2011: On November 12th & 13th, 2011, over 100 different teams and over 2,000 athletes from schools across the country will be at Randall's Island in New York City for the Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup, organized by the International Quidditch Association. For more information, visit: worldcupquidditch.com/program.php

18. First Annual Savor The Bronx! Restaurant Week

Ends November 13, 2011: Don't miss your chance, the Bronx Restaurant Week ends on Sunday. Restaurants are offering special values and discounts like prix fixe 3-course meals, complimentary coffee and dessert, or 20% off the check. For more information, visit: savorthebronx.com/