Second Moroccan Film Festival

A two-day film festival dedicated to the Moroccan film industry.

When: November 18-19, 2011
Where: Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick at Laight Street)
Website: http://www.tribecacinemas.com/calendar/132317123.html

Hollyberry Arts n Crafts Fair

Support local artists and get a jump on the holiday shopping season at the Hollyberry Arts n Crafts Fair.

When: Saturday November 12 10AM-4PM
Where: Camp Friendship 339 8th st btw 5th and 6th Ave
Website: None

Laugh it UP! NYC Comedy Festival

Most of the major performances have sold out, but there is still time to check out some funny stand-up.

When:  November 9-13, 2011
Where: Venues throughout Manhattan
Website: http://www.nycomedyfestival.com/

This week's pick: CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!

FB has been trying for years to attend this festival - a celebration of chocolate!  It's our free day, we have our ticket ($35 online or $40 at the door) and we plan to be there in the first hour of opening on Satuday.  Look out, chocolate world!!!


When: November 10-13, 2011
Where: Metropolitan Pavillion (125 West 18th St)
Website: http://www.chocolateshow.com

Big Apple Film Festival

Dedicated primarily to New York indie filmmakers, the Big Apple Film Festival kicks off November 1 at the extremely comfortable and clean Tribeca Cinemas on Varick and Laight. The sort of films playing here feature some great actors in the movies that make you say "huh?" when you see them listed on IMDB, and then have to add to your Netflix queue.  Go, see them in the theater! Often the actors themselves will come! It's a blast.


When: November 1-6, 2011
Where: Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street @ Laight Street
Website: http://www.bigapplefilmfestival.com/

New York City Wine & Food Festival: September 29 - October 2 , 2011

Celebu-chefs and professional foodies will be on hand to introduce you to new foods, help you master old ones, and talk about different aspects of the restaurant industry. The website lists several free events, as well as paid events from $25-$150 and up. Favorite events do fill up quickly, buy tickets now!

When: September 29-October 1, 2011

Where: Throughout NYC

Website: http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2011/index.php

Food Truck Rally Brooklyn... Mmmmm

If you're getting the feeling that food fests are among FB's favorites, you'd be right!!!  Turns out Prospect Park has been organizing a monthly food truck rally during the warmer months up in Grand Army Plaza. Some of the more upscale food trucks will congregate - your chance to try something special (or find that truck you've always wanted to try but never parked close enough to your office), or meet your old standby (FB favors the
Rickshaw Dumpling truck).

When: September 18, 2011 11AM-5PM
Where:  Grand Army Plaza
Website: http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/foodtrucks