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29 March

Messier Marathon season

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_marathon
8 April

Mars at opposition

Mars is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
22 April

Lyrid Meteors

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrids
17 November

Leonid Meteors

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonids
1 April

Global Astronomy Month

See: http://universechallenge.org/global-astronomy-month-2013/
13 December

Geminid meteors

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geminids
29 March

Earth Hour

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
22 April

Earth Day

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day
18 August

Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

Venus and Jupiter are close to one another. Easily viewable without a telescop from the city.
7 June

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

Both Mars and the Moon are in the constellation Virgo. Saturn is close by as well. Easily viewed without a telescope, even from the city.