Founded to celebrate the city's status as a major producer of relevant films, the Tribeca Film Festival has garnered tons of publicity since its debut in 2002. This event showcases a broad spectrum of films, including independent films, documentaries, narratives, family-friendly flicks, and plenty more as over 1,500 screenings take place. The Tribeca Film Festival is unique in the way that it applauds film makers for their works. Following in suit with the New York Film Festival, this event is also attended by some of the brightest stars of Hollywood.
Hit up Vanderbar, the bar located on the ground floor of the landmark Roosevelt Hotel. Enjoy the atmosphere and delicious light fare like sliders, sandwiches, vegetable pot stickers and more, along with signature beverages such as Vanderbilt Punch, the Madison Avenue Mai Tai, and the Bull Moose.
Helping to bring the buzz of professional soccer here to the States, the New York Red Bulls have helped establish Major League Soccer. The team plays out of NYC and home games take place at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The team has won two Eastern Division titles but have yet to win an MLS Cup. Roberto Donadoni, Lothar Matthaus, Adolfo Valencia, Youri Djorkaeff and Amado Guevara have all played for the Red Bulls.
Take family fighting to a whole new level at Indoor Extreme Sports. Seize the opportunity to blast your mom, dad, brother or sister with a hailstorm of paintballs. If you're not wanting to get messy, try participating in a laser tag war!