If you are lucky enough to be in NYC for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, come and enjoy its 256th anniversary. It's one of the oldest and largest of it's kind, and has been celebrating Irish culture since 1762. Known for it's magnificent display of bagpipers, marching bands, and more--this year is expected to draw over two million spectators and 150,000 marchers.
One of the best parts of visiting New York is the access to incredible concerts. Here is our top two family-friendly picks for this month:
ERIC CLAPTON, MARCH 19 & 20TH
Join Clapton as he celebrates 50 years of music. This is two of the four exclusive performances he is giving in New York this year--the next two are in September. Part of Clapton's small but coveted North American tour that only includes New York's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Forum. Watch as the legend bring his old hits to life.
Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania, New York, NY 10001
The weekends in NYC are for brunching. Let's be honest, nothing beats a refreshing Mimosa or Spicy Bloody Mary on a cool spring day. Many people enjoy brunch, but for New Yorkers it's an institution. Here's a list of our favorite famous spots:
SARABETH'S CENTRAL PARK SOUTH
If you like Contemporary Art, March is a fantastic month to be in Manhattan! The Armory Show is here and so are the satellite art fairs. We know it can get overwhelming trying to navigate the exhibitions, so here is our cheat sheet:
THE ARMORY SHOW
Number one show you need to visit to see International Blue Chip Art Galleries. Come check out the 209 exhibitors and expect to see Gagosian, White Cube, and many more.
You've been admiring those miniature masterpieces inside of your favorite box of treats for long enough--time to flex your creativity. Take a chocolate making class at Tache, an artisan handmade store in the Lower East Side. Bring a friend or your family and kids for a fun packed day of learning and creating. By the end of the lesson you will have made several bags of chocolate to take home.