{"id":43028,"date":"2018-03-02T11:44:22","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T16:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=21225"},"modified":"2019-05-22T11:51:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T16:51:26","slug":"what-to-do-nyc-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/what-to-do-nyc-may\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You&#8217;ve Gotta Do In NYC This May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The last remnants of winter are totally gone and the sun is here to stay. Yup \u2013 it&#8217;s May in New York City, and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to be doing in NYC this month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycindieff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC Independent Film Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21227\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21227\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27881009_2380450985313853_7751270471437385728_n.jpg\" alt=\"May What To Do NYC\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bfbf3-ElJ2H\/?taken-by=nycindieff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYCINDIEFF Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 7th \u2013 13th @ Various Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now in it&#8217;s ninth year, the NYC Independent Film Festival is a weeklong celebration of any and all things indie film. With screenings, panels, interviews and educational presentations everyday from May 7th to the 13th, this is one festival you want wanna miss. Stay tuned for further information on this year&#8217;s line up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catcampnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cat Camp<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21228\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21228\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/17126126_323289628073723_8185527171557621760_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"What To do May NYC\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BRimy-ZhoqM\/?taken-by=catcampnyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cat Camp<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>May 5th \u2013 6th @ The Metropolitan Pavilion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nope, your eyes do not deceive you \u2013 that is indeed the one and only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iamlilbub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lil Bub<\/a> posting up at Cat Camp 2017. And while true, we can&#8217;t guarantee that this year&#8217;s installment of New York&#8217;s favorite cat con will feature similar feline celebrities, with a huge lineup of vendors, speakers and plenty of adoptable kitties, you&#8217;re probably gonna wanna go anyway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fiveborocraftbeerfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Five Boro Craft Beer Fest<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21229\" style=\"width: 1008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21229\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28155950_976773872486734_7456992738383233024_n.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do New York May\" width=\"1008\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bfyk3HegWcW\/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=fiveborocraftbeerfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Five Boro Craft Beer Fest Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 19th @ The Well<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taste some of New York City&#8217;s best brews the right way at Five Boro on May 19th. Unlike other fests, Five Boro pride&#8217;s itself and giving all of it&#8217;s participants the proper beer experience with real tasting glasses, proper temperatures, hefty servings and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycholi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holi Hai<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21230\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21230\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27893962_2004993956409305_7058173366745694208_n.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"1034\" height=\"1067\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BfsMkdnAAFD\/?taken-by=nycholi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holi Hai Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 12th @ Governors Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian holiday of Holi may be in March, but the East Coast&#8217;s biggest celebration of color is taking place at Holi Hai on May 12th. Enjoy a day chock full of fun, sun and yes, plenty of color.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brunchcon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brunch Con<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21231\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21231\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/19436694_1521555657909530_950816037467586560_n.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"610\" height=\"744\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVzYYKKnkww\/?taken-by=brunchcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brunch Con Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 20th @ The Brooklyn Expo Center<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dedicate an entire day to your favorite weekend activity at the one and only Brunch Con! With a limitless mimosa and Bloody Mary bar \u2013 and lots of food to soak it all up \u2013 this is one expo you&#8217;ll wanna come back to again and again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike.nyc\/events\/bike-expo-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC Bike Expo<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21232\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21232\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24125228_1641306432595371_1203366973535158272_n.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcDYLm5FYd3\/?taken-by=bikenewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bike New York Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 4th \u2013 5th @ Pier 36<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Though cyclists might be the bane of some New Yorker&#8217;s existence, you&#8217;re still gonna wanna check out this completely free and open bike showcase, featuring over 100 exhibitors ready to show off the coolest new gear in the game.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Memorial Day<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_131942816.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>May 28th @ USA, USA, USA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grab an ice cream cone. Have a few beers, BBQ with the fam. The options for celebrating Memorial Day in NYC are endless.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/harlemeatup.com\/festivalevents\/the-harlem-stroll-ultimate-grand-tasting-may-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Harlem Stroll Ultimate Grand Tasting<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21234\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21234\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/00000002_VM_2917_A4FE993F7BD212BB34E5A34E85C53B0E2.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/events\/fleet-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harlem Eat Up<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 19th @ Morningside Park<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harlem Eat Up&#8217;s annual Ultimate Grand Tasting returns to NYC this May for the all-you-can-eat feast of your dreams. Head to Morningside park on the 19th fro food, wine, beer, and a couple amazing performances to boot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsoae.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21235\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21235\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/29946919750_e551409c2e_b.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsoae.org\/photo-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rebecca M.B. Pearson for WSOAE<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>May 26th, 27th, &amp; 28th @ Washington Square Park<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first Spring installment of this NYC tradition comes to Washington Square Park on the 26th. Showcasing artists from across the city in both competition and sale, nothing says &#8220;spring&#8221; quite like an art-filled stroll in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/events\/fleet-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fleet Week<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21236 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_476022478.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do NYC May\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>May 23rd \u2013 29th<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year once again! Get your Navy on May 23rd through the 29th.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last remnants of winter are totally gone and the sun is here to stay. 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