Japan Fest, Free Roller Skating, Secret Jazz Show: NYC Weekend Events

NEW YORK, NY - Welcome to Patch’s inaugural weekly roundup of events happening in New York City this weekend. This is Nicole Rosenthal, Patch’s newly-minted senior local editor covering New York City, and I’m always looking for the latest and greatest events to share with Patch readers.

On the agenda this weekend is a free screening of Miss Congeniality at Hudson Yards, the first Feast of San Gennaro weekend in Little Italy and a secret jazz show in Chelsea on Friday.

Saturday will be bustling in Central Park with Oktoberfest in full swing, preceded by the NYC German Parade. Wrap up the day with a visit to Japan Fes in Chelsea or an evening with Sofia Coppola at The Strand. Brave souls can try Catch'N Ice Cream's avocado-and-tobasco flavor for free in NoHo to celebrate National Guacamole Day.

Didn't get to catch the Hip Hop Til Infinity exhibition at the Hall des Lumieres? There's still time left before it closes Sunday.

Care to share your recommendations or weekend event? Find my information below to submit an event for consideration. Without further ado, here’s your weekend guide:

Friday

• Outdoor movie night at Hudson Yards - Manhattan
• The Feast of San Gennaro - Manhattan
• Daddy Rabbit Jazz Speakeasy - NYC
• Bishop Briggs & MisterWives at Pier 17 - Manhattan
• Smorgasburg World Trade Center - Manhattan
• DIY Bath Bomb Pressing at Lush - Manhattan

Saturday

• Greenpoint Open Air Fair - Brooklyn
• Barbie Dreamhouse Pop Up Truck - Queens
• NYC German Parade - Manhattan
• Central Park Oktoberfest - Manhattan
• An Evening with Sofia Coppola - Manhattan
• Vegandale with Rick Ross, Coi Leray - Manhattan
• Free Roller Skating in the Park - Queens
• The Feast of San Gennaro - Manhattan
• New York Botanical Garden Fall-O-Ween - Bronx
• JAPAN Fes - Manhattan
• FAD Market Governors Island - Manhattan
• Hester Street Fair - Manhattan
• The Lewis Latimer 175th Birthday Celebration - Queens
• Queens Night Market - Queens
• Smorgasburg Williamsburg - Brooklyn

Sunday

• Grand Bazaar - Manhattan
• The Feast of San Gennaro - Manhattan
• Greenpoint Open Air Fair - Brooklyn
• JAPAN Fes - Manhattan
• Hip Hop Til Infinity at Hall des Lumieres (Last Day) - Manhattan
• FAD Market Governors Island - Manhattan
• Hester Street Fair - Manhattan
• Smorgasburg Prospect Park - Brooklyn

Freebies

• Catch'N Ice Cream - Manhattan
• Prada: In Conversation with a Flower - Manhattan
• Kendra Scott Pop Up - Manhattan
• OMJeans! American Eagle Pop Up - Manhattan

And to add some more New York City flair to your weekend, here’s a song from a local act to enjoy on your commute. This is Been Stellar’s “Kids 1995.”

Happy Friday, New York.

Know of other events coming up in the area? Email nicole.roesenthal@patch.com to submit an event for consideration.