- The events are often political or religious in origin, though now are just as much an excuse for music, food and dance. Whatever your flavor, chances are your stay will coincide with at least one such celebration.
For more details and exact dates, phone 1-800/NYC-VISIT, or go to www.nycvisit.com . Also, look at listings in New York magazine's "CUE" section, the New Yorker magazine's "Goings on About Town," the Village Voice 's "Cheap Thrills," or the weekly "Obsessive guide to impulsive entertainment," in Time Out New York magazine.