It’s Oscar weekend.  If you missed this year’s best picture nominees, AMC has a 24-hour marathon today! Our Oscar viewing party is taking place in bed, but there are lots of viewing parties around the city.  And what’s your pick for best picture? Take our poll at the end of the email. Next weekend Barnard hosts their annual film festival featuring fierce and fearless women. If you haven’t been to Boulud Sud (near Lincoln Center), Valerie Smaldone says their menu is exquisite. The Frick Museum has a must-see exhibit. Below are highlights of noteworthy events plus we’re giving away theater tickets. And save May 11th for our next Renewal Summit – “Your Best Life is Here.”

The Oscar Movie Marathon Plus Oscar Viewing parties

There are several participating AMC Theaters where you see all the nominated films (except Roma which is on Netflix) for just $35.  Get the details.  And we’ve got the list of Oscar viewing parties around town.

March 13. Cooking Event with Pamela Morgan

Cookbook author and entertainment expert, Pamela Morgan, founder of Flirting with Flavors, is hosting an interactive cooking demo at her beautiful 5th avenue apartment overlooking Central Park. Get ready for a menu with an Italian flare and Sinatra on the Sonos. We’ll start with cocktails followed by a wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil. We’ll finish off the night by learning how to make a lemon and raspberry panna cotta with toasted hazelnuts. Guests will get to take home all recipes from the night. 16 people max. $69 for NYC Insiders Club Members. $79 for non-club members. March 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Feb. 27 – March 2. Benefit by NYC Artists to Defeat the Street

NYC Artists have come together for a fabulous variety showcase fundraiser to benefit Coalition For The Homeless. There are four performances that include poetry, dance, live music and short plays. Get the details.

Feb. 28-March 3. Women’s film festival

Head to Barnard College to The Athena Film Festival for a weekend of inspiring films that tell the extraordinary stories of fierce and fearless women leaders. You’ll see narratives, documentaries, and shorts that feature diverse stories of ambition, courage, and resilience. One of the featured films this year is “On the Basis of Sex” the compelling story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early years. Get the details and schedule.