What are you doing this weekend? We have picked 15 events that will fill your weekend from dawn to dusk. Whether opening night debauchery at the Coney Island Film Festival or New York City versus San Francisco food battling is more your thing — we've listed them both and 13 other events going on this weekend. Send in anything else you know about and we'll add it to the slideshow below.
15 Things To Do In NYC This Weekend (PHOTOS)
Celebrating Ornette Coleman(01 of15)
The Jazz GalleryFriday-Sunday Recipient of the 2009 Miles Davis Award, Ornette Coleman is considered a pioneer of free jazz. The man himself won't be in attendance but with bands led by Johnathan Blake, Mark Turner, Joe Lovano, and Nasheet Waits, the Coleman-influenced jazz should be stellar. (Getty Images)290 Hudson Street at Spring Street, New York, NY 10013; (212) 242-1063 (credit:Getty)
Opening: Alternative Histories(02 of15)
Exit ArtFriday 7-9pmA fascinating new exhibit, Alternative Histories, about the history of New York City alternative art spaces from the 1960s to today, opens on Friday at the Exit Art Gallery. Be sure to check out the website for more details, the show runs until November 24, 2010.475 Tenth Avenue; (212) 966-7745
Le Grand Fooding 2010(03 of15)
MoMA PS1Friday and Saturday 6pmTwo great food cities, New York and San Francisco, face-off in the second-annual Le Grand Fooding Event. 16 top chefs from the two cities as well as mixologists, DJs and artists promise to make this weekends events totally unforgettable. Tickets: $50-$8022-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 1101; (718) 784-2084
Coney Island Film Festival Opening Night Extravaganzs(04 of15)
Coney Island MuseumFriday: Screenings 7:30pm and Party 9:30pmSure to be a party, the Coney Island Film Festival Opening Night Extravaganza features screenings of documentaries like Gary Beeber's Dirty Martini, burlesque performances by the New Burlesque(among others) and a live show hosted by the Great Fredini.Tickets: $251208 Surf Avenue at W 12th Street, Coney Island, Brooklyn; (718) 372-5159
Dumbo Arts Festival(05 of15)
Dumbo Arts FestivalFriday-SundayCelebrate the 14th year of the Dumbo Arts Festival, a celebration of music, visual arts and dance. There will be over 500 artists, 100+ artists’ studios, 50+ galleries and stages, and 100+ programming partners.Between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, including the Waterfront; (718) 488-8588
Confined(06 of15)
Dixon PlaceFriday-Saturday 7:30pmThere never seems to be enough press for the myriad of dance and performance art events in the city. We would like to change that by promoting choreographer and dancer Emily Berry's piece "Confined" a combination of dance, music, spoken word and video to explores issues of what else...confinement. Trust us, everything Dixon Place puts on is always unique and often unforgettable.Tickets: $15161A Chrystie Street near Delancey Street; (212) 219-0736
Homemade: New York City(07 of15)
Grand OpeningFriday-SundayBe sure to check out Homemade: New York City, an an unusual showcase of locally made products and performances. From Carriemels organic carmels to Ball and Chain jewelery, it's an eclectic group.139 Norfolk Street, between Stanton & Rivington
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market(08 of15)
Hell’s Kitchen Flea MarketSaturday-Sunday 9am-6pmWe know this event happens weekly but we can't stress enough how many great bargains there are at the Hell's Kitchen flea market. From jewelry and vintage clothing to mid-century furniture and dishware, we haven't ever come home empty handed. Take advantage of the weekends mild temperatures and blue skies and check it out!West 39th Street between 9th & 10th Avenues (credit:Flickr:Punxsutawneyphil)
New York City Film Festival: David Fincher Event(09 of15)
NY FF 2010 Film Society of Lincoln CenterSaturday 11amIt is time for this years New York City Film Festival(September 24th-October 10th)! From a stellar list of screenings to special dialogues with directors, this year is packed with events. We recommend the HBO FILMS Directors Dialogue with David Fincher, director of the highly anticipated The Social Network, The Game, Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button(among others), who will be speaking about "the challenge of making unconventional films in a highly conventional industry." Tickets: $20 Walter Reade Theater, 165 West 65th Street, upper level between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue; (212) 875-5600
Pagan Pride Day(10 of15)
Battery Park, Castle ClintonSaturday 11am–5pm.The NYC Pagan Pride Project celebrates their 10th Annual Pagan Pride Day with musical performances, workshops about tarot reading, "Kitchen Witchery," and bellydancing, all in celebration of Autumn. Bring nonperishable food items for donation to City Harvest and join Starr, one of the founders of the Wiccan Family Temple, as she performs a traditional harvest ritual. Battery Place at State St, Battery Park City; (212) 561-0491
Herbal Harvest Series(11 of15)
Wave HillSaturday 1pmMaybe you had an overly ambitious garden or tried to eat locally too often this summer because now you have too much delicious fresh produce. The solution? Learn how to can, pickle and make herbal vinegar in a series of workshops at Wave Hill gardens. Beginning on Saturday, visitors learn to can produce from Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, New York.Tickets: $15-$20 per sessionIndependence Avenue and West 249th Street, Bronx; (718) 549-3200
Fiesta De Flores Y Comida Weekend(12 of15)
Edible Gardens at The New York Botanical GardensSaturday-SundayThe Edible Garden program may be winding down for the season but there are still a few great events left including this weeks "festival of flowers and food" featuring chefs Elsie Ramos, Maricel Presilla and Denisse Oller.Tickets: Adults: $20, Students/Seniors: $18, Children 2–12: $8, Children under 2: Free, Members: FreeBronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx; (718) 817-8700
Apples on Orchard(13 of15)
Lower East Side New York Sunday 11am-5pmDid you know the Lower East Side at one time had an active apple orchard? Celebrate NYC Apple Day with treats from area restaurants and bakeries as well as apples from Red Jacket Orchards.Orchard Street between Broome and Grand Streets
Atlantic Antic(14 of15)
Atlantic AnticSunday 10am-6pmA free event for all ages, Atlantic Antic is a long-running street fair complete with pony rides, tons of food, blow-up bouncy houses and even some antiques for the adults.Various Locations on Atlantic Avenue between Hicks Street and Fourth Avenue
92nd Street Y Street Festival(15 of15)
92nd Street YSunday 11am-5:30pmPack Sunday with the 92nd Street Y's plethora of events including a visit down "International Way" for a cultural tour from over a dozen countries, live music, raffles and plenty of children's crafts, sports and story-times.Lexington Avenue between 79th and 94th Streets; (212) 415-55500
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