Trip by Skyscanner is an innovative planning tool that tailors recommendations for places to stay, eat and play to your specific tastes. It also allows you to share your great experiences with people who have the same interests as you; people in your “tribes.” Trip by Skyscanner’s TripPicks This Week feature empowers you to discover and take advantage of great events, openings and exhibits throughout the city each week.
Here are some exciting events and sites to check out this week in Downtown New York, courtesy of Trip by Skyscanner. Visit the Trip by Skyscanner website or download the app for more upcoming events.
Life on 8th Street – A Photographic Journey
Presented by The Village Alliance and Manhattan Sideways, this vibrant photo exhibit is a visual diary of the faces and places of 8th Street’s small independent business community that’s committed to “maintaining the bohemian vibe of the Village.” FREE
Il Bambino (West Village)
Daily from 11am-11pm (through Sunday, Dec 10)
Rock-n-Roll Bingo
Coveted prizes at this Rock-n-Roll Bingo party include vintage LPs and free drinks. Brush up on your favorite hits and head over to Pinks where Emcee Christopher Hardwick will guide the night and Major Jack Celliers will select the coolest hits. FREE
Pinks (East Village)
Tuesday, Nov 21 from 8-11pm
Jimi Hendrix 75th Birthday Celebration at Cafe Wha? NYC
Legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix is turning 75, and Cafe Wha? is celebrating the legend (some would say bringing the man back to life!) with a showstopping performance by Kiss The Sky The Re-Experience: World’s Greatest Tribute to Jimi Hendrix! $15
Cafe Wha? (Greenwich Village)
Monday, Nov. 27 from 7:30-10pm
Holiday market – Union Square
The candy cane tents at Union Square Holiday Market make it clear that the holiday season here. The eclectic selections of handmade, local and artisan gifts (everything from soaps, books, and jewelry to ceramics, chocolates, and sweaters) will impress even the fussiest person on your gift list. FREE
Union Square (Union Square)
Monday-Friday from 11am-8pm; Saturday from 10am-8pm; Sunday from 11am-7pm (through Sunday, Dec. 24)
Wonder Woman Screening & Discussion
This free screening of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman will be followed by a panel of women in the entertainment industry who will take questions from the audience and discuss recent Hollywood news stories as well as the growing success of female film directors. FREE with RSVP.
NYU Global Center (Greenwich Village)
Monday, Nov. 20 from 6:30-10:30pm
