A Midsummer's Hunger

It's that time of year again! The much-anticipated New York Restaurant Week is back, serving up three-course meals at deep discounts. Book your table now for lunch or dinner July 11-24.

Playing in the Streets

Tap into your youthful side every weekend from June 19-July 16. The Come Out and Play Festival will host a series of games all over the city, from a field day on Governors Island (July 16) to a "Running of the Stocks" during which people playing bulls, bears and brokers race all over Wall Street (July 2).

Participation is free but advance registration is recommended.

Public Yoga

Grab your PVC-free yoga mat and Lululemon finest and find a meditative spot in Bryant Park. From now through September, free yoga classes are in session on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 6pm.

Check out other free classes like Thai Chi and fencing here.

Late Afternoon Snack

Forget about that summer beach diet. It's that time of year again -- National Donut Day. The people who think of these things really have our best interests (and stomachs) in mind! 

Show up to a Krispy Creme for a free donut regardless of purchase or, if you prefer, snag a free glazed treat with the purchase of a Dunkin' Donuts beverage.

Picnic in the Park

Grabbing a bite on the go is standard fare for New Yorkers. 

Today, Madison Square Eats takes over 24th and 25th Streets between Fifth Avenue and Broadway.

What does that mean? A lot of local vendors hawking a lot of tasty food. 

From 11am-9pm daily through June 3, passersby can enjoy treats from Momofuku Milk Bar, Eataly, Asia Dog, and many other NYC favorites.

Good Local Music, for Free

New York can seem like a town full of up-and-coming artists and musicians, but rare is the one that makes you pause and listen. 

New York singer-songwriter Chris Kiehne released his debut album online for free just last month and his soothing vocals and mellow tunes have caught FF's attention. 

Check out an insightful interview with Kiehne on Examiner.com. Kiehne talks storytelling, zombies and why dreaming of dogs may be the inspiration for his next big project.

Ogling Cars

I often say that I would be happy to never have to drive again -- and I mean it. I'm a sucker for public transportation and my own two good feet. 

That being said, I know that other New Yorkers often miss their days of suburban off-oading. And it's for them that I dedicate today's post.

The annual New York International Auto Show is currently taking over the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, host to many fine events, including my sister's graduation from NYU in a few weeks. 

This is the last weekend to drool over custom cars, Bentleys and fancy cars with names I've never heard uttered before -- if you're into that sort of thing. Ryan Tuerck from the Red Bull Drift Team will also be on hand to talk about racing cars. 

Here's what you need to know:

Tickets: $14 for adults

Time: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 10am-7pm