3 Awesome New York City Events That Most New Yorkers Don't Know About

I have been in New York for quite some time. I know the city and got used to all and now feel like I know the place. Then a friend came to visit, which assuredly opened my eyes to what I had been missing out on for so long. He knew of all these events going on in the city that I had no idea about. So here they are in a list that I added to myself once I looked into it.

Central Park Skate Dance association weekend events. Probably, the funkiest place to be in New York City around 4 Pm on a Sunday is Central Park, with the Skate Dance Association. It's an association of roller skaters of all ages and backgrounds who come together near the Great Lawn to dance to music served up by a New York City Dj. The milieu is great, the music is amazing, and the habitancy are very friendly. Great atmosphere and a must-see for any New York City events seeker.

Roller Skates Shops

The New York City road Fair. This carnival of food, music, and entertainment occurs every Saturday on random streets around the city. The event details do not go out ahead of time, so you have to find this New York City event yourself! It is an enjoyable time, where you can drink, shop, and eat while listening to music and having a fun time with other New York City dwellers who happen to come over this while walking down the streets of Manhattan.

The Long Island City Beach Bar's Dj nights. Go from New York City to Long Island City in a ferry to get to this outdoor summer bar settled over from Manhattan. Definitely add this sand-covered bar to your list of New York City events, especially on weekends, when start Dj's show up to give you plenty to dance to.

3 Awesome New York City Events That Most New Yorkers Don't Know About

How to Throw an Awesome Sock Hop Party

A sock hop is basically a 50's tribute party with some times superior dance moves (if you know the steps). Its at one of these events that shady "cool" guys, shy and charming girls named Betty Sue, and flame streaked hot rods come crawling out of the woodwork. To say its a blast is an understatement.

If you're planning on throwing one of these events, start with the music. Abundance of sites on the net where you can download superior tunes, or you can grab some Cd's from your local library. Keep the music lively, which most music from this era already is.

Roller Skates Shops

No sock hop would be faultless without your challenging mix of characters, so the right role for you, as well as costume is important.

The conservative girl's look

You can take the innocent 50's high school girl look for starters. A uncomplicated poodle skirt will do, just make sure that it doesn't show too much knee - scandalous! Poodle skirts ordinarily have an insignia or patch sewn on (like a poodle), but even a plain skirt that widens at the lowest will do.

A uncomplicated mono-color sweater works perfectly for the top to get the right look. Put your hair up into a high standing pony tail, tie a ribbon around it, and sport some fancy looking saddle shoes and you're ready to go! saddle shoes are well pretty cheap and can be found at most shopping stores, or even online.

The diminutive devil girl's look

If you've got a knack for the more daring, take the above thought and make a few modifications. Substitute a sweater for a buttoned up blouse, but leave a few top buttons loose. For real authenticity, try out the bouffant hairstyle, and watch as the guys line up to show you there, um, hot rods.

The conservative guy's look

Blue jeans are the standard, and unless you find yourself the last one still doing atomic fallout drills in your high school, you should have a pair. A letter sweater is the most authentic look, but you can use any uncomplicated colored, long sleeve shirt to get the right effect. Comb your hair back, sport some superior frames, and fidget with your hands a lot as you prepare yourself to ask Betty Sue to go steady with you.

The total greaser look

Look, we know you're a stud. You've got the sweet cruise mobile to show that you aren't afraid to compensate for other things that might be lacking. Your soft heart of course!

Get some pomade and go to town. Comb your hair back and leave a few strands dangling between your glasses. Glasses? what?! not for this greaser because you aren't square....four eyes!

If you do wear glasses, only a cat like this would be seen with shades. Stick with the bluejeans, but you'll be cooler than those other preps, because you'll be wearing either a white t-shirt, with a pack of cigs rolled up in your sleeve of choice, or the superior black leather jacket.

Just leave the switch blade at home, and don't stay out too late with your dad's car.

The roller girl look

Grab yourself a tray and start fastening some plates and cool looking plastic diner glasses to it. Sport a diminutive paper diner hat, a short skirt for the lookers, and if you're well courageous, a nice set of roller skates. Just make sure that you well know how to skate first.

How to Throw an Awesome Sock Hop Party