It's easy to become a sloth-like creature on the weekends. You don't wear pants and your bed becomes your permanent location on "Where's My iPhone?" You ignore adult responsibilities like washing dishes or responding to work emails. You are just content with the fact that you don't have to sit in an office until 5 p.m. But, here's a challenge: I challenge you to keep your pants on and attend two events this weekend that truly craft the Fri-YAY attitude.
SATURDAY
The New York Coffee Festival is back, and better than ever. After its success last year, you can get Chemex labs, latte art sessions and so many other coffee activities and vendors on 69th Regiment Armory (on 25th and Lexington) on September 16-18. You can either do the morning or afternoon session. Either way, your Saturday could be an early morning or late nursing of your hangover. Make sure to bring a tote bag to put your free samples in because you know that it's going to happen.
While you are there, make sure to try to check out everything. While daunting, here's a pro tip: look for something unique. It's a coffee festival and odds are you have already had a cup before going (because who doesn't leave the house not caffeinated?) One item I'm looking forward to trying is Rebel Kitchen's Coffee Coconut Mylk. A lot of vendors and shops are trying to use alternative milks and not coffee commonplace ingredients in new drinks and menus. Why not get a little crazy?
For more details visit: www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newyorkcoffeefestival
Twitter: twitter.com/NYCoffeeFest
Instagram: instagram.com/newyorkcoffeefestival
Official Hashtag: #newyorkcoffeefestival
SUNDAY
The Brew Hop 5K + Craft Beer Festivalis here and I know either of us don't want to argue with that. The first annual event will feature unlimited tastings from 15 craft breweries around the New York area like Brooklyn Brewery and Third Rail Beer. This exciting, new event gives attendees the chance to combine two passions: running and craft beer.
The day begins with registration for the 5k race at 10 a.m. and the beginning of the race at 12 p.m., followed by a festival that runs until 4 p.m.
The event will benefit City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization, by donating 10 percent of the proceeds directly to the charity. In addition, there will also be a food drive on-site.
Overall, the festival and 5K should make you excited and motivated: you have to run that 5k to reward yourself with nothing short of refreshing beer.
Buy tickets now.
For the latest on The Brew Hop please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/thebrewhop5k
http://www.twitter.com/thebrewhop
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#TheBrewHop
