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Ranked as the most expensive place to live in the United States, New York City is not a home for the frugal. Like our Man of Next Year Mac Miller once said, "This life to live, it don't come cheap."
Still, sometimes New Yorkers are lucky enough to come across top-notch events that require zero spending. Fortunately, we've found them, and conveniently listed them for you: Free 99: 10 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend That Won't Cost You a Dime.
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Ideas City Festival
Date: May 3 - May 4
Time: Varies
Location: New Museum, 235 Bowery
Website: ideas-city.org
Ideas City is a biennial festival that uses conferences, workshops and street activities to explore the possibilities of the future of cities. This year's theme is Untapped Capital, which encourages participants to take an in-depth look at underutilized resources in our cities. On May 3, visitors can attend free workshops like Wise Words, which gives the perspective of the city from immigrant women. Most workshops are free and simply require an RSVP. On May 4, visitors can attend StreetFest, an event that gathers historians, architects, and community activists to share their ideas of what Untapped Capital means to them.
Bike Expo New York
Date: May 3 - May 4
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Friday, May 3) 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturday, May 4)
Location: Pier 36, 299 South St.
Website: bikenewyork.org
Bike Expo New York is an annual celebration of cycling growth in New York City. With last year's event being the largest inaugural consumer bike expo in the United States, it's no surprise that the Bike Expo is the perfect opportunity for visitors to gain an unparalleled look at urban cycling. This year's event will have more than 100 exhibitors, including Raleigh and Urban Bike Closets.
Lexington Avenue Festival
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lexington Ave. (60th to 66th Sts.)
Website: clearviewfestival.com
Delicious smells will be travelling along Lexington Avenue as this year's annual festival takes place. There will be hundreds of food vendors serving up popular favorites like butter-rubbed corn on the cob and gyros. There will also be vendor stands selling a bevy of knick-knacks that carry affordable price tags. Dig in.
Face the Music
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: BAMcafe, 30 Lafayette Ave.
Website: bam.org
Praised by the New York Times as "polished and exuberant," the Face the Music ensemble is considered one of the only alt-classical youth orchestras in the world. Experience these talented teen musicians perform contemporary classics from composers such as Terry Riley and Philip Glass.
Bronx Heroes Comic Con
Date: May 4 - May 5
Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd.
Website: bxhcc.com
The Bronx Library Center presents the Fifth Annual Bronx Heroes Comic Con. The event strives to develop connections between the Bronx community and professional comic artists to encourage career goals in the comic book and publishing industry. The two-day event will include several workshops from comic professionals like Paris Cullins, creator of the DC character Blue Devil, and Danny Fingeroth, group editor of the Marvel comic Spiderman.
Amsterdam Avenue Fair
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Amsterdam Ave. (between 96th and 106th St.)
Sponsored by the Valley Restoration Business Improvement District, the Amsterdam Avenue Fair brings visitors food and entertainment to celebrate the improvement and revitalization of Manhattan Valley. Over 500 vendors will gather along Amsterdam Avenue selling everything from delicious meals to hand-made jewelry.
5 Pointz Reopening Bash
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: Noon
Location: 5 Pointz Aerosol Art Center, 45-46 Davis St.
Website: 5ptz.com
Serving as the kickoff party for their four-month-long tribute, "Summer 2013: Celebrating 40 Years of Hip-Hop", graffiti haven 5 Pointz will be hosting their annual bash that features a gallery unveiling and a performance from local hip-hop group Briefkase Boyz. In respect of the hip-hop tradition, live break dancing and beatbox events will also be taking place.
MCA Day 2013: Celebrating the Life of Adam Yauch
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Littlefield, 622 DeGraw St.
Website: littlefieldnyc.com
In memory of the late Adam Yauch, better know as MCA of the Beastie Boys, Littlefield will be celebrating MCA Day on May 4th, Yauch's birthday. The venue will be having an all-day party featuring a DJ spinning all the hits from the Beastie Boys as well as artists' showcasing their work to commemorate the great MC.
Court Street Festival
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Court St. (between Union and W. 9th Sts.)
Website: clearviewfestival.com
One of Brooklyn's most popular annual street festivals returns this Saturday with over 200 vendors in attendance. The Court Street Festival will include live band performances and tons of scrumptious food vendors to get your mouth watering.
Cinco de Mayo Fair and Parade
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: Fair (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Parade (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Location: Fair (33rd St. between 6th and 7th Aves.) Parade (Central Park West between 92nd and 102nd Sts.)
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not a day to celebrate Mexico's independence; It commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862 when a small, undermatched Mexican army defeated the invading French. Sunday's fair and parade strives to celebrate Mexican heritage. The parade will honor the culture through music and dance while the fair will honor the most loved aspect of Mexican culture: the cuisine.