April 20: Tunes and Brews
Join blogging duo Two Girls, One Pint at this daylong event that will feature an unlimited number of craft beer pours set to the tunes of DJ Individual Eleven, Final Gravity and Najah Lewis. Bitters and Esters, 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, 917 596 7261, 7PM, $25
April 20: The Cherry Blossoms are Here
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance is celebrating spring this weekend with their Cherry Blossom Festival. The event will showcase the island’s extensive collection of the trees and will feature workshops, performance and tastings all featuring cherry blossoms, of course. Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park, Wards Meadow Loop, 212 860 1899, 10AM- 12PM
April 20-21: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Hot sauces from around the world are making their way to the Williamsburg Waterfront this weekend for the NYC Hot Sauce Expo. The spicy concoctions will be available to sample as is and also mixed into every sort of edible imaginable. For those who like to add a little spice to their drinks, the event’s Bloody Mary Challenge is not to be missed. Williamsburg Waterfront, 110 Kent Avenue, 10AM- 6PM, $10
April 20-22: Green Grand Central
Attention world: Monday April 22nd is Earth Day. In celebration of our fantastic planet and in an effort to keep it that way, Grand Central Terminal (and Union Square) will feature a number of festivities and interactive displays all focused on what we each can do to make our world a better and green one. Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall, 10AM- 6PM
April 21: Chocolate Lovers Delight
Chocolate Fest is back this weekend to the delight of New York chocoholics. Twenty exhibitors will showcase their cacao-fueled snacks specialties range from single-origin chocolates to cacao-friendly wine. Those who participate in this walk around tasting are sure to leave with a sugar high. 92Y Buttenwieser Hall, 92nd Street and Lexington Ave, 7:30PM, $35
April 25: Taste That Jazz
The Time Warner Center is paying homage to Jazz Appreciation Month this Thursday, with an evening featuring world-class performers and top notch dining from cities that inspired some of the genre’s greats. For full event info and to purchase tickets click here. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 6PM, 212 823 6300, $95