June is almost here

Hi all,

June is right around the corner and this is a great time to visit NYC. Here are a few stats/tips, etc. about visiting the city in the early part of the summer.

June Weather:
Average High: 79°F
Average Low: 64°F
June's warm weather welcomes visitors to New York City who want to enjoy walking the streets of New York City, and the many exciting summer activities in the city.

What to Wear:
pack an umbrella
a sweater
closed toe shoes, comfortable for walking and water-resistant if possible
a picnic blanket is great if you want to check out some of the free concerts and movies

June Perks:
warm weather for visiting New York City, but not as hot as the rest of summer
perfect time of year for New York's many walking tours
the annual Museum Mile Festival
many summer concerts and outdoor film festivals to see (most of which are free!)
Restaurant Week returns, so enjoy the opportunity to try some of New York City's restaurants at bargain prices

June Cons:
warmer weather
more crowds, especially later in the month when schools are out

Good to Know:
If you want to go to any of the movies or free concerts in New York City parks, bring a blanket and pack a picnic dinner -- you can even bring some wine and beer if you're discrete. It's a great experience and truly gives you a taste of being a local New Yorker.

June Highlights/Events:
Museum Mile Festival
Belmont Stakes
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Met Opera in the Parks
Bryant Park Film Festival
Shakespeare in the Park
Mermaid Parade
Lesbian and Gay Pride Week
Father's Day
New York Restaurant Week
Midsummer Night Swing
Baseball Season
Women's Liberty Season (WNBA)
JVC Jazz Festival
Central Park SummerStage

The Wedding Singer: Musical Review

The Wedding Singer - Musical In The Wedding Singer it's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party - until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of the decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a brand new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980's, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer just might be the coolest guy in the room.

10 best spots in the city

Impress out of town guests with a truly local experience.

1. Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York, NY CBGB may be the more popular T-shirt, but to see up-and-coming bands with the locals, this place can't be beat.

2. Frick Collection
1 E 70th St, New York, NY Pass by the Met on your way to this, a unique collection housed in the mansion of its collector.

3. Spice Market
403 W 13th St, New York, NY Superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Meatpacking District spot not only serves outstanding Asian eats, but the decor is even more impressive.

4. Lobby Lounge
80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY This plush lounge on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is arguably the best place to sip a glass of wine while gazing out at Central Park.

5. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY It may be cliche, but grabbing a pie at one of the city's best pizzerias and then hoofing it over the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most fun and affordable ways to show off NYC.

6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY The expansive gardens are a peaceful oasis year-round, nestled between two other noteworthy attractions, the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.

7. Lenox Lounge
288 Lenox Ave, New York, NY Skip the mainstream midtown spots and instead, catch a weekend jazz show or a Monday night jam session at this legend.

8. Canal Street Bikes
417 Canal St Ste 1, New York, NY Locals know that the best way to see the city, no matter the season, is on two wheels. Rent a bike and head up the West Side Highway path, stop by the Boat Basin cafe for a beer and burger, and see Central Park all in one afternoon.

9. The Cloisters
Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY This medieval European museum and garden is a favorite escape, with an impressive view of the Hudson River and the Palisades.

10. Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal St, New York, NY Up-and-coming comics test their material here nightly, but there's no telling when one of the "SNL" stars or other famous comics will stop by for a set.