Cheap Chick Weekend Picks, April 24-26, 2009

Earth Day Extravaganza!

Earth Day was April 22nd, but in New York City the tree-hugging continues!

Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th 2009
EarthFair at Grand Central
Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy organic food, yoga, and music plus other activities!
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Grand Central Terminal, Outside: Vanderbilt Avenue, 42nd Street to 45th Street, Inside: Vanderbilt Hall
Subway: 4,5,6,7,S to Grand Central

Friday April 24th, 2009
Nerd Nite at Galapagos Art Space
Break out that pocket protector, practice your Klingon, and tape up those glasses! This regular event features an "earthy" lecture on wildflowers by Marielle Anzelone.
Cheap Chick Info: $7, tickets are going fast, purchase here: https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=NER33 ASAP!
Location Info: Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, DUMBO
Subway: F to York A, C to High Street

Saturday April 25th, 2009
Yes We Canned art exhibit
If you need a lotto ticket or canned food you can hop to your neighborhood bodega or check out the one that artist Ryan Watkins created in a gallery complete with recycled art and even lotto tickets.
Cheap Chick Info: Free! Exhibit runs through May 10th, Gallery open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
Location Info: Heist Gallery, 27 Essex Street between Grand and Hester Streets
Subway: F,J,M,Z to Delancey/Essex

Sunday April 26th, 2009
Earth Day in Central Park
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join the celebration with live performances, planting and mulching projects, tree care demonstrations, environmental education, and crafts with recycled materials.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Central Park Bandshell, Enter east or west at 72nd Street
Subway: D to 72nd Street, 6 to 68th or 77th Street

NYC Grows Garden Festival
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The parks department hosts this annual event where you can participate in activities and demonstrations related to gardening.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Union Square Park
Subway: 4,5,6,L,N,R,Q,W to Union Square