If you couldn’t get out enough this week to watch frat families playing Frisbee with their adopted dogs, couples stroking on Low, or observe hoards of unknown Columbia citizens emerging out of the woodwork in celebration of the beautiful weather, INY is here with more suggestions so that you can enjoy the great in and outdoors of NYC.  Check them out at insidenewyork.com.

Photo via SakayaNYC

Let Sakaya Smack Ya

Take an all day stroll down to the Lower East Side to Sakaya Japanese booze shop for a free sake tasting.  Talk up the World Sake Representative who will be there to disperse oodles of unpasteurized sake in hopes that you are something more than a college student looking for a free shot.

WHEN: Friday 6-8pm

WHERE: 324 E 9th St between First and Second Aves

PRICE: Your Saturday morning

A Safe Space for Amateur Actors

If you can’t seem to break into the theatrical scene or CU Players just doesn’t do it for you, INY has found a makeshift replacement.  Check out the loons in HiChristina in their 3-Act Soap Opera- a performance that lets you help decide how the drama will unfold.  Juicy.

WHEN: Friday 10pm

WHERE: 163 Eldridge St between Delancey and Rivington Sts

PRICE: $10 with glitter, $20 without

Photo via Grillinonthebay

Revolt against your RA’s Foreman Grill at Brooklyn’s Grill & Chili Smack Down

This Saturday, plan to take the ride down to Brooklyn for an epic fusion of RUB BBQ’s BBQ Competition and the Brooklyn Chili Smack Down. Competitors will celebrate gluttony from two boroughs while you modestly munch on BBQ fish, chicken, ribs, and chili.

WHEN: Saturday, March 27th @ noon.

WHERE: Corner of East 18th Street and Avenue Z, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

PRICE: Attendance is free. $10 for all you can eat chili.

Photo via http ComixNY

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” for Richard Lewis at Comix

Check out Richard Lewis, a star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as he performs what Comix calls his “compelling art form” that is often “compared to Lenny Bruce [and] Hendrix.” While Lewis may not be curbing his ego, you are supposedly guaranteed to enjoy it.

WHEN: Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th @ 8pm.

WHERE: Comix (353 West 14th Street, near 9th Avenue).

PRICE: $30.

Yum.

PAN-ASIAN: Eastern Alley

PAN-LATIN: Arepas

PAN-FRENCH-MEXICAN-SPANISH (?): Itzocan