Memorial Day Weekend Happenings

New York City streets tend to lose about half its pedestrians on Memorial Day Weekend, either to trips out of town, trips to the beach, or trips to the couch to watch movie marathons. But there are still plenty of urban adventures to experience for those that are staying close to the asphalt this weekend. To help get you started we've listed a tiny fraction of the events taking place this weekend. Pick up the New York Times, Time Out New York or any other city newspaper or magazine to see what's happening over the next three days.

Brooklyn Academy of Music Bazaar/Dance Africa - Shop food, crafts and fashion. Enjoy poetry, music and dance in this outdoor market celebrating the African Diaspora.

Coney Island USA - Sample the Sideshow by the Seashore, brave the Cyclone, visit the Batting Range, race around Go-Kart City, or simply "people watch." There's no shortage of stuff to do here.

Fleetweek - The sailors have docked! Check out the Navy Flight Simulator, watch a parade, jam with the Navy Band during Fleetweek 2007 New York City.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("The Met") - Normally closed on holiday Mondays, The Met will be open on Memorial Day as part of its Met Holiday Monday program.