Slum Tour And All-Girls Tech Summit | Manhattan Weekend Events

NEW YORK, NY — Whether you're into history, hiking, film or comics, Manhattan has something for you this weekend. Here's what's going on.

Empire Weekend in New York City
Neighborhood: Harlem
What: A weekend of dance workshops and educational tours that celebrate black culture. Click here for a full schedule of events.
Where: Locations vary. Click here for more information.
When: Friday at 2 p.m.

Day Hike
Neighborhood: Meet up point is in Midtown
What: Navigate a beginner-friendly trail in New York’s Harriman State Park as you test out new outdoor technology, including footwear and a wearable GPS.
Where: Pickup at Paragon Sports, Broadway at East 18th Street
When: Meet up on Saturday at 7 a.m.

A NEW REALITY: Tech Summit for Girls
Neighborhood: Chelsea
What: A daylong summit for girls aged 10-17, with a goal “to spark innovative creativity in the minds of young marginalized girls from NYC communities to consider careers in STEM.”
Where: SAP NYC, 30th Street and 10th Avenue at Hudson Yards
When: Saturday at 8 a.m.

Exploring the Remnants of Five Points
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
What: A walking tour of one of New York City’s best-known former slums that was the center of all kinds of seedy activity throughout the 19th century. Learn about the history of Five Points, take a walk through the streets of Chinatown where it was once located and get an exclusive look at one of the city’s first buildings, erected in 1824.
Where: Tour meets outside the New York City Civil Court, Centre Street at White Street
When: Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Flame Con
Neighborhood: Midtown
What: A two-day, LGBTQ comic con event. Click here for the full event schedule.
Where: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, West 53rd Street at Eighth Avenue
When: Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.

Hudson River Park Blues BBQ
Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen
What: Munch on scrumptious barbecue eats from your favorite local haunts as you enjoy live music and views of the Hudson River.
Where: Pier 97, Hudson River Park near the intersection of 12th Avenue and West 57th Street
When: Saturday at 2 p.m.

Rooftop Films Presents “The Breaker Upperers”
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
What: A film about two best friends who break up couples for cash. When one friend develops a guilty conscience, the whole friendship comes unglued. Event includes a pre-screening, live musical performance and post-movie Q&A session.
Where: New Design High School, Grand Street at Essex Street
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting Sail
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
What: Sail the seas aboard an 80-year-old class schooner and guest wine experts lead a tasting, featuring samples from some of our nation’s oldest and most well-known cellars. This two-hour sail also includes food pairings and views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more.
Where: North Cove Yacht Harbor near Brookfield Place shopping center
When: Set sail on Sunday at 4 p.m.

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