Anna Wintour's annual copy of The September Issue of Vogue has already been on the stands for weeks now, sending women across America into depression about their own fall wardrobe.
To get out of the "I can't afford anything in this magazine" funk, I am listing a few cheap, free or just fun activities for this September!
* Now through September 6 Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival (FREE): Some of the Met's most popular Live in HD presentations will be screened on the front of the Met. 3,000 seats, in the fresh air, will be available each night on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Every Weekend in September Governors Island Art Fair (FREE): The fair will feature hundreds of independent and international visual, musical and performing artists.
* September 5 Brazilian Day (FREE): There will be more than 400 vendors in Little Brazil. Catch some live music and performances while munching on traditional fare.
* September 6 West Indian Parade (FREE): This parade is worth the trip to Brooklyn, just to witness the insanely amazing costumes (often on scantily clad women).
* September 9-16 NYC Fashion Week:
It isn't really cheap or free, but if you know someone who knows someone, you might be able to get in. This year marks the big move of Fashion Week from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center. Christian Siriano will be showing his collection and saying "tranny" and "fierce" in repetition.
So you can't swing buying the "it" designer boots or coat, but at least you can go to some fun parties, see some amazing window displays, rub elbows with some celebs and score some goodies and discounts!* September 11, 17, 18, 25 & 26 Modern Dance Performances (FREE): Various locations in Riverside Park.
* September 12 Broadway on Broadway (FREE): A 30 piece orchestra takes over Times Square as the current Broadway Musicals each perform one song from their show. This year Kelsey Grammer is hosting!
* September 12 Brooklyn Book Festival (FREE): In addition to 175 booksellers and publishers, there will be over 200 authors in readings and panel discussions.
* September 13-20 Bryant Park Fall Festival (FREE): Eight free after-work performances featuring artists from NYC's premiere classical music, jazz, dance and opera institutions. Last year, Els and I caught a great dance performance presented by The Joyce.
* September 16-26 San Gennaro Festival (FREE): The annual festival held in Little Italy is always a green, white and red treat. With events like a cannoli eating competition, a blessing and an "official feast day," who could say no?
* September 16-30 Celebrate Mexico Now 7th Annual Festival: Anyone who knows me, knows I do a little happy dance every time chips and salsa are coming my way. Dig in during this festival featuring the best of Mexican food, film, literature, dance, music and art. ¡Viva la México!
* September 18 Women's Health "Are You Game?" day ($10): Participate in work-outs, instruction, consultation, pampering and fun - all at this outdoor event.
* September 16-26 San Gennaro Festival (FREE): The annual festival held in Little Italy is always a green, white and red treat. With events like a cannoli eating competition, a blessing and an "official feast day," who could say no?
* September 16-30 Celebrate Mexico Now 7th Annual Festival: Anyone who knows me, knows I do a little happy dance every time chips and salsa are coming my way. Dig in during this festival featuring the best of Mexican food, film, literature, dance, music and art. ¡Viva la México!
* September 18 Women's Health "Are You Game?" day ($10): Participate in work-outs, instruction, consultation, pampering and fun - all at this outdoor event.
* September 20 Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson hits Broadway! ($60-$130): After off-Broadway success, this show, starring Benjamin Walker, is move’n to Broadway with lots of good buzz. Emo-rockers rejoice.
* September 23 Save the date! Els, Rachy and I are planning a fundraiser for our Light the Night walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Deets to come.
* September 24-26 The DUMBO Arts Festival: 150+ studios, 35+ galleries, and 40+ arts organizations participate and the programming will include music, performance art, literature, theatre, dance, film, a digital design component in addition to visual art.
*September 24-26 New York Surf Film Festival: Gnarly, dude, rad and sick (as in awesome) along with a lot of surf slang I don't know, will be in the house during this local surf film festival.
* September 24-26 The DUMBO Arts Festival: 150+ studios, 35+ galleries, and 40+ arts organizations participate and the programming will include music, performance art, literature, theatre, dance, film, a digital design component in addition to visual art.
*September 24-26 New York Surf Film Festival: Gnarly, dude, rad and sick (as in awesome) along with a lot of surf slang I don't know, will be in the house during this local surf film festival.
* September 24-October 10 The 48th New York Film Festival: Tickets go on sale September 12th.
* September 25 Steuben Day Parade (FREE) & Oktoberfest ($10): Drink from a stein and give thanks to the country that made drinking beer and eating sausage cool! New York´s largest Oktoberfest starts immediately after the Steuben Parade and features a Bavarian Strongest Man competition and live music. PS - Dr. Ruth is leading the parade. A must-see? I think so.
* September 28-October 9 Fall for Dance ($10): I look forward to this all year! Every seat in the house at City Center is TEN bucks! Each show has four different companies, performing from different styles of dance. Tickets go on sales on September 12th.
* Every Weekend until October 10 Kayaking on the Hudson (FREE)!
* Through October Yoga at Wave Hill ($20): Wave Hill is 28 acres of gardens that overlook the Hudson River. After the yoga class, enjoy the massive property!
* Though December Stargazing in Inwood (FREE): Get away from the light pollution of the city (there are no streetlamps and you are 200 feet above the lights of the city). Head to Inwood for some stargazing with guides for a fun and different way to spend your Saturday night.
Two hyped movies that should be worth seeing:
* September 17 The Town starring Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Chris Cooper, Jon Hamm and Blake Lively in Ben Affleck’s 2nd Directorial effort.
...and no, I am not going to do all of this. Even a true overcommitter doesn't have super powers.
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