Fame - New Yorkers love it. But we don’t just seek out any kind of stardust (looking at you, LA). Our most sought-after celebrities are people of substance and culture, thankyouverymuch. This week, we bring you 2017′s most iconic New Yorkers: the most groundbreaking ballerina of this generation; the creators of the hottest Broadway show since Hamilton; and an American fashion icon who never wears black and yet defines NYC style. Rubbing shoulders with these celebs will make you feel like your breakthrough is not so far…
3/21 Misty Copeland Book Launch
She may be the most famous ballet dancer since Baryshnikov, Ethan Stiefel, and Julie Kent - except she’s also broken some serious glass ceiling along the way. You might not have her body of steel, but anyone can take some tips from her new book, Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You.
3 Course Dinner for Two & Bottle of Wine, GLOO in West Village
The first US effort from the star chef Christophe Garnier, who has won loads of awards in his native France. It will be just moments before he racks up acclaim here, so get a reservation at GLOO while it’s still new!
3/23 Creators of Great Comet of 1812
It’s official, as in The New York Times official: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is Broadway’s hottest new show. Join the writer and the director as they discuss the musical at Strand.
3 Treatment Spa Package at Eden Day Spa, Tribeca
Chasing fame got your shoulders all tight? Aww, we hear you. Go spend a day away from the paparazzi at this largest day spa in Manhattan. Naturally, it’s in Tribeca, so you will probably see some famous faces in nearby Mr. Chow as you get out.
3/25 Meet Fashion Icon Iris Apfel
Apfel does what women a third of her age wish they could do - it’s pretty much impossible to take your eyes off of her. Join the fashion icon as she meets and greets the fans, and sells one of a kind pieces from her personal collection.
3/25 Craft Distillers Festival at the Bowery Hotel
Unwind from your busy week at this celebrity-favorite hotel and legit one of the coolest spaces in NYC, sipping on 60+ artisanal spirits and cocktails alongside burlesque performers and a jazz band. Not bad, not bad at all…