Ok let's start with some of the Free Stuff.

So unless you've in hiding everyone knows one of the best places to be on a Saturday night is the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Now I know you thought I was going to mention some swanky lounge in DUMBO (hey if you know of any let me know) or dining in a great seafood restaurant in Sheepshead Bay but alas we have a nice spot for you in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Well to be clear it's the first Saturday of each month year-round. First Saturdays has become one of the most widely attended events in New York City. Starting at 5 p.m. entrance is free. Each program boasts a theme with matching book readings, live music, museum talks and a DJ. Come and peruse it's extensive collections of art from Africa and the Pacific Islands or enjoy contemporary photography and other installations. My personal favorite are the American oil paintings. Some of the most intriguing are old renderings of Brooklyn. I've also noticed that the very young hip and good-looking come here to see and be seen. And I don't blame them. It's a great time to be young and on the prowl. Of course you will have your share of families, baby carriages and couples holding hands (e.g. me included). It's a grand time for everyone. For more information on First Saturdays, directions and other exciting offerings at the museum visit their site, http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php

For information on all that is free in New York by way of the museum visit this site, http://www.ny.com/museums/free.html.