Now that the fall is here, I have a few questions for you! Do you like to laugh?

Do you like to make other people laugh?

Would you like to brush up on your comedic skills?

Did you answer YES to all those questions?

Well, then you came to the right place! I received an e-mail from the Manhattan Comedy School telling me about their new Stand-Up Comedy and StoryTelling classes that they’re offering this fall. It’s for teenagers and adults alike, so it’s fun for anyone to try. They offer Stand-Up For Beginners, Stand-Up for Teenagers [13-17 yrs old], StoryTelling Level 1, and a Master Class Level 2 for those of you who think you got what it takes to rock the mic.

They say that the goals of their workshops are to help everyone overcome stage fright, find their comic voice, and develop their performing strengths. But, if anything, I see it as a good time to have some laughs with a group of people who are interested in the same things you are! At the end of the workshop, every “student” performs in their Graduation Show, where they’ll actually get a chance to perform at Comix Comedy Club. Yes, I really did just say Comix Comedy Club. [Meagan's Sidenote: For those who don't know, Comix Comedy Club is on W14th street and is one of the most well-known comedy clubs in the city!] Every student also gets to walk away with their own DVD of the show, which could always be used as a DVD resume.

All class schedules & everything don’t go up for a few more days, but I thought I’d give you guys a heads up! If you’re interested, check it out at ManhattanComedySchool.com or call them at 212-462-3200 and tell them PopUp New York sent ya!

On Tuesday mornings at 9AM, there are really cool Tai Chi Classes held at the Fort Hamilton Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Anybody can do it, so set your alarms and head over to the classes bright and early to give it a try! I’ll be sure to check it out in a couple of Tuesdays!

The address for the classes is 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway – right in Bay Ridge!

I hope everybody is having a very relaxing summer!

All my producer did was ask her to take a photo of us together =(

Why, Julie Andrews? Why?

Today (June 21st) is Skateboarder Day. All day. Get the details here.
Remember that Skateboarders are people too!!!
Ride Safe and check out our PopUp episode of The Maloof Queens Skatepark.

I just updated a PopUpNewYork segment about the new Queens Skate Park
A new venue built for an additional Maloof Money Cup competition and given to NYC from Joe + Gavin Maloof (Owners of The Sacramento Kings).
Great Site! Great people! Let me know what you think!

Here are some maps to find the piano closest to you.
The New York City installation is the largest of the project, which since 2008 has brought pianos to London, Sydney and Sao Paulo. Manhattan will get 27 pianos, Brooklyn 10, Queens five, and four to both Staten Island and the Bronx. Besides the ferry terminal, the Staten Island Zoo, the Children’s Museum at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden and the South Beach Boardwalk all will get pianos.
When the installation is over, the instruments are slated for donation to schools and hospitals, according to the organization, which coordinated the citywide project.

5th Avenue has a new surprise!
A line drawn onto the sidewalk divides “Fast Paced” New Yorkers from “Slower Moving, Window Shopping, Tourists.
This is a little prank that you’ll find on the East side of 22nd to 23rd streets.
My friends at the New York Post has this video on their site.

The weather this past week has really brought everyone down. No sunshine, all rain. But, just because mother nature won’t provide the sunshine, doesn’t mean you can’t have something sweet in your life! So get ready for the PopUp New York Cupcake Challenge!

For this PUNY Cupcake Challenge, I’m gonna give you guys a list of the most popular & delicious cupcakes in the borough of Manhattan. With this list, pick a day (preferably sunny and warm, once mother nature decides to be in a good mood) and make your way around the city for some cupcake taste testing.

First, head over to world famous Magnolia’s bakery. I know what you’re thinking, you’re probably saying to yourself that nothing can compete with their delicious, daily-made cupcakes. While Red Velvet is my personal favorite, one can’t judge until they taste the others on the list. After you devour your cupcake, make your way over  to The Cupcake Cafe. While Magnolia’s is more grunge and indie-rock, The Cupcake Cafe is all about the florals and the decoration. Their sweets are designed so beautifully, you’ll feel like you’re at a wedding just looking at them. Finish up with your tasty piece of artwork, and wander over to Billy’s Bakery. The cute thing about Billy’s is that their cupcakes are so simplistic that they look homemade; as if your grandmother or little sister just pulled them out of the oven and iced them in the kitchen. Last but not least, go to Crumbs! The thing I like most about Crumbs, aside from their cupcakes decoration, would have to be the names they have for their goods. They’re far from your normal cupcakes, with all kinds of sprinkles and toppings like oreos and peanut butter cups.

I bet your mouth is watering just from reading this! So slap on your stretchy pants and a pair of walking shoes, grab an umbrella incase the weather isn’t exactly what you expected, and take part in the PopUp New York Cupcake Challenge! Then, e-mail PopUp New York and let us know what your favorite spot from our list was!

The Gillete Fusion ProGlide Shave Studio is going on tour throughout North America and there is no better place to kick it off than NY!  The Shave Studio will be making an appearance here in New York City this week from Wednesday, April 7th until Saturday, the 10th! At the Studio – all you Men out there, whether you need a good shave or not, can go and test out their brand new razors – The Gillette Fusion ProGlide! This brand new razor is an improvement of the Number 1 Best Selling razor – it was developed to be even more comfortable than before! No more nicks and cuts & especially no more stubble!

Any visitors at the Shave Studio will not only be able to test drive the product, but will also be asked several questions in an interview that will be recorded and posted on ProGlideChallenge.com!

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 7th, the Shave Studio will open up in Times Square at 43rd Street & 7th Ave right outside of the ESPN Zone. They’ll be open from 10AM until 6PM with events and consumer interactions happening all day. On Thursday, April 8th, the Shave Studio will move locations downtown outside the Flatiron Building until they leave town on the 10th!

So if you want a clean shave, the chance to try out a new product, or just wanna see what all the hype is about – pop over to the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Shave Studio!