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Bon Odori Festival Presented by Japan Performing Arts, Inc. on Governors Island

August 30, 2019 by Denise Courter

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. is bringing the Japanese summer experience of Bon Odori dances to Governors Island. During the Obon summer holiday every August, people dance Bon Odori at festivals all over Japan. This Governors Island event is notable for bringing Japan’s Big Three Bon Odori dances into one venue, including Nishimonai Bon Odori from Akita, Gujo Odori from Gifu, and Awa Odori from Tokushima. Governors Island visitors will have hands-on Bon Odori dance sessions and more Japanese summer festival experiences here in New York.

Sample Japanese specialties from vendors including:
T-Swirl Crepe (Crepes)
Fuji Yakisoba X Otafuku Foods (Fried Noodles &Okonomiyaki – “Japanese Pizza”)
VartexEducation (Shaved Ice)
Wasan Brookyn (Ramen)
Karlsballs (Takoyaki)

Festival Schedule – Saturday 8/31

Nolan Park
12:00 pm   Festival Starts – Greetings and Announcement
12:20 pm   Bon Odori – Awa Odori / Gujo Odori
12:30 pm Wanage Contest Registration at JPA Booth (Two contests, one for children up to 12 years old and one for 13 years old and above)
1:30 pm Wanage Contest
2:00 pm     Bon Odori – Nishimonai Bon Odori / Gujo Odori
2:40 pm     Watermelon Splitting Contest
3:00 pm     Sumo Match Registration at JPA Booth (13 years old or above only)
4:00 pm     Sumo Match
4:45 pm     Bon Odori – Nishimonai Bon Odori / Gujo Odori
5:15 pm     Watermelon Splitting Contest
*5:30 pm     Registration for free tickets to performance on Outlook Hill

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bon Odori on Outlook Hill

Date: Saturday, August 31st

Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Nolan Park from noon to *8:00 pm

For more information, please visit the website HERE.

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One More Week of Restaurant Week!

August 9, 2019 by Teresa Wang

Photo: Henry Hargreaves

NYC’s bi-annual Restaurant Week is back, and it’s just in time to try all of the new restaurants popping up in our neighborhood! Dining out is New York City’s most fabulous pastime, and NYC Restaurant Week is the only invitation you need. This summer, you’ll find special prix-fixe menus at hundreds of restaurants across town. Some of our favorites include: Reserve Cut, 10 Corso Como Café, The Capital Grille Wall Street, and Cut by Wolfgang Puck

FiDi Families Insider: Register your Mastercard to get a $10 statement credit when you spend $65 or more during NYC Restaurant Week®.

Date: July 22 — August 16

Time: Lunch and/or Dinner

Location: Various Locations

Fee: 2-course lunch $26; 3-course dinner $42

Age(s): All ages.

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Community – National Night Out Against Crime at the Seaport District NYC – FREE Family Event

July 31, 2019 by Denise Courter

Join the NYPD and city officials at the Seaport District, at Pier 17, on National Night Out Against Crime.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It seeks to strengthen the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, fostering a true sense of community.

Enjoy a fun night out with family-friendly activities. Plus, meet local leaders and personnel from your local precinct and interact with neighbors, community members, and local businesses with the common goal of partnership and safety.

There will be games and activities for kids and lots of information on ways to work with the NYPD to keep your neighborhood safe. And, be sure to stop by the FiDi Families tent to say hello!

The Seaport District’s National Night Out is sponsored by the Howard Hughes Corporation, Community Board 1

Date: Tuesday, August 6th

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Pier 17

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

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Dining Promotion with the Downtown Alliance – Get Low Tuesday – 20% Promo!

July 9, 2019 by Denise Courter

Are you a foodie in FiDi and looking for a great dinner deal? We have it for you! The Downtown Alliance hosts “Get Low Tuesday” a weekly dining deal at a variety of fabulous restaurants in the Financial District/Lower Manhattan. It’s a great chance to explore Lower Manhattan’s hopping food scene, whether for the first time or if it’s one of your faves.

Each “Get Low Tuesday” offer is valid for 20% off dinner for two after 5 pm at the restaurant(s) listed for that specific date. The discount does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity – so please be generous to your servers and tip on the full amount. Get Low offers are not to be combined with any other promotions.

FiDi Families Insiders: There is a limit of two (2) people per party.

Date: Tuesday, July 9th (recurring through August 27th)

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Temple Court at the Beekman Hotel

Age(s): All ages

Promo: 20% off dinner for two

Upcoming Dates:

~~July 16th – Mark Joseph~~

~~July 23rd – Cobble & Co.~~

~~July 30th – Blue Park Kitchen~~

~~August 6th – 10 Corso Como Restaurant and Cafe~~

~~August 13th –~~ Barbalu ~~Restaurant~~

~~August 20th – Trading Post~~

August 27th – Crown Shy

For more information visit their website HERE

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The Assemblage Co-Working Destination and Hotel in the Financial District is OPEN!

July 9, 2019 by Denise Courter

Have you had a chance to visit the newest co-working space in the Financial District? Be sure to visit the Assemblage, located at 17 John Street. This hidden gem is filled with light, gorgeous greenery, an Elixir Bar and Botanical Café and over 44,000 square feet of beautiful co-working space.

FiDi Families Insiders: Take advantage of a great neighborhood discount. Use FIDI for a 20% discount off membership rates. Single House: $495/month ***promotional rate of $396/month***

Assemblage House Membership Plan Info:

-Breakfast & lunch available Monday-Friday a la carte

-Access to the Assemblage House Elixir Bar and Botanical Café

-House account privileges

-Complimentary coffee & tea

-Meditation room and conference room bookings

-Use of private phone booths

-Access to 25+ networking/workshop/development events per month

-Use of Rooftop Garden

-Wellness Library

-Multiple events spaces

-Online community platform to connect with other members

-Discounted rates at our co-living space at 17 John Street

-Access to The Sanctuary (Bethel, NY) – our gorgeous 150-acre lake community

-Impact travel opportunities

We loved visiting this beautiful FiDi destination as an option for co-working. But, we also loved the Assemblage 4-star hotel with 79 apartment-style suites. Each suite is a beauty and a great option when friends or family are visiting and you don’t have room to house guests. This oasis offers both the use of the co-working space and wellness programming for hotel guests.

The Assemblage is a great place for FiDi Residents needing apartment style hotel rooms, co-working/office space, wellness programing, and community collaboration. There are multiple community rooms, sanctuary-style space and large rooms for groups.

To set up a tour and check out this gorgeous co-working destination, visit their website for information. And, to book a hotel stay and receive a discounted FiDi rate, visit their website HERE.

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