Out in the Great Westville

Check out one of Westville's locations for really good, affordable food with a small neighborhood restaurant feel. Had myself a delish Newport Steak sandwich with caramelized onions, horseradish mayo on a baguette. Yum.
http://www.westvillenyc.com/

Body By Brooklyn

Went to Body By Brooklyn, a beautiful spa nestled in Clinton Hill, for a girlfriend's birthday recently. Had myself a much needed Swedish massage after stuffing my face at the cafe/bar/restaurant, then chilled at the wet lounge. You can spend the day there for just $44 or get a treatment and have access to the facilities for free! Join the email list for alerts and discounts: http://bodybybrooklyn.com. Have a happy 4th!

Film Fest, Bklyn Style

Been meaning to blog about this...BAM (the Brooklyn Academy of Music) is hosting its first film festival running from June 17-July 2.
http://www.bam.org/bamcinemafest

While you're there, check out BAMcafe Live where they feature free music every Friday and Saturday. http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=38

FREE Drive-Thru Movie... Without the Car

Bryant Park

http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/film-festival.php
Hudson River Park

http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events.asp?date=7/2009&day=1&size=large
RiversidePark
http://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/images/summer_on_the_hudson.pdf
Brooklyn Bridge Park

http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=EF670B44-3048-2C77-F20C2202337458ED
Sony Wonder Tech Lab (k, so this one's indoors, but it's FREE)

http://wondertechlab.sony.com/pe-feature_screenings.html
River to River (all over the city...)

http://www.rivertorivernyc.com/events/index.php
McCarren Park Pool

http://www.mccarrenpark.com/film.html

Cuba, NYC

Check out the recession special for lunch at Havana Central. For $12.99, you get an appetizer, entree with generous portions, dessert (go for the Cuban flan instead) and non-alcoholic beverage. Drink specials available everyday. Food's great and the price is just right...

http://www.havanacentral.com/mambo/

Dinner and a Movie?

at the NYC Food Film Festival, the movie is dinner from June 13-19 at the Astor Center, Water Taxi Beach and the South Street Seaport. http://www.nycfoodfilmfestival.com/

Mag Pick!

Do yourself a favor and pick up Time Out New York's current issue, FREE THINGS TO DO. It will serve you well beyond the week!