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Do LES Gallery NightsArtArtWhat is it? A free, monthly self-guided tour of local art galleries on the Lower East Side. W...
20/06/2022

Do LES Gallery Nights
Art
Art
What is it? A free, monthly self-guided tour of local art galleries on the Lower East Side.

Why go? Participating galleries and studios stay open after hours to allow visitors to interact with the work and the neighborhood in a new way. And yes, it’s all free!

Don't miss: It takes place the third Thursday of every month, from 4pm–8pm, with dozens of spaces to stop into, all organized via Google Map.

Get into MoMA for freeArtArtWhat is it? UNIQLO NYC Nights offers free admission to NYC residents on the first Friday of ...
20/06/2022

Get into MoMA for free
Art
Art
What is it? UNIQLO NYC Nights offers free admission to NYC residents on the first Friday of every month from 4 to 8pm.

Why go? On these days, you'll get to explore the museum during extended hours and enjoy its second-floor café and Museum store.

Don't miss: MoMA's upcoming exhibits "Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme: May amnesia never kiss us on the mouth" (Apr 23–Jun 26) and "Henri Matisse: The Red Studio" (May 1–Sep 10).

Take the train to Forest Hills StadiumMusicMusicWhat is it? Forest Hills Stadium is presenting one of the most exciting ...
20/06/2022

Take the train to Forest Hills Stadium
Music
Music
What is it? Forest Hills Stadium is presenting one of the most exciting outdoor summer concert series yet.

Why go? There will be acts like Leon Bridges, Bon Iver, The Lumineers, Death Cab for Cutie, Robert Plant, Van Morrison, Phoebe Bridgers, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor LL COOL J, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim and Jadakiss, the series will lure music lovers to the Queens venue all season long, from May 15 to October 21.

Play on one of the best Open StreetsThings to doCity LifeWhat is it? Open Streets are NYC's new program where streets ar...
20/06/2022

Play on one of the best Open Streets
Things to do
City Life
What is it? Open Streets are NYC's new program where streets are closed off to traffic to give New Yorkers space to spread out.

Why go? New Yorkers have found new ways to utilize these new open spaces, from holding farmers' markets and free programming to live music and community barbecues. Street Lab even brought pop-up reading rooms, art studios, chalk murals and more, transforming city streets and other public spaces into vibrant community hubs of artistic expression, learning and fun.

Head up to The Rooftop at Pier 17Things to doEvents & FestivalsWhat is it? The Seaport's summer concert series under the...
20/06/2022

Head up to The Rooftop at Pier 17
Things to do
Events & Festivals
What is it? The Seaport's summer concert series under the stars.

Why go? It will feature more than 60 shows including from artists like Simple Plan, Sum 41, The Offspring, Pusha T, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Blondie, DEVO, Deftones, The Head and the Heart, Flogging Molly, Bikini Kill, Mayday Parade, Jason Mraz, Rise Against, The Used, Dashboard Confessional, Franz Ferdinand, Jason Isbell and more.

Don't miss: This year, the Rooftop at Pier 17 will introduce a new PATRÓN Patio, a lounge destination featuring PATRÓN Tequila frozen beverages and cocktails on the northeast side of The Rooftop and the Grey Goose Terrace, a private rooftop hideaway with lounge seating, food and specialty cocktails.

Take advantage of free performances at Bryant ParkTheaterTheater & PerformanceWhat is it? Bryant Park's "Picnic Performa...
20/06/2022

Take advantage of free performances at Bryant Park
Theater
Theater & Performance
What is it? Bryant Park's "Picnic Performances" series that has 26 live and free performances.

Why go? You'll see New York City Opera's production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville. The opera is also scheduled to put on its annual "Pride in the Park" concert (June 17) alongside its take on Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata" (August 12) and Gaetano Donizetti and Salvadore Cammarano's "Lucia di Lammermoor" (September 2). Throughout the summer, New Yorkers will be treated to a slew of other shows, including contemporary dance performances, jazz concerts, collaborations with Joe's Pub and more.

Enjoy a Rooftop Films under the starsMoviesMoviesWhat is it? NYC's beloved summer film series with live music, immersive...
20/06/2022

Enjoy a Rooftop Films under the stars
Movies
Movies
What is it? NYC's beloved summer film series with live music, immersive performances, and filmmaker Q&As at 40 outdoor events!

Why go? These film screenings take place at outdoor locations throughout NYC, including at Green-Wood Cemetery, Fort Greene Park, the Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, the pier at The Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage in Central Park and Industry City in Sunset Park.

Don't miss: Live performances at every show, including Freedom Dabka Group performing at Rooftop’s annual New York Non-Fiction screening, pre-screening performances by J. Hoard, Hannah Thompson, Low Roller, Aviva Jaye, Hannah Sumner, Molly Joyce, beccs and Madam West.

Take a ride on The BeastThings to doCity LifeWhat is it? A speedboat-thrill ride that takes people on a rollicking jaunt...
20/06/2022

Take a ride on The Beast
Things to do
City Life
What is it? A speedboat-thrill ride that takes people on a rollicking jaunt down the Hudson River while doing figure eights and doughnuts.

Why go? It is New York’s only jet-powered speedboat attraction that goes about 45 mph to party music. The Beast’s route takes guests from Pier 83 to the Statue of Liberty and back again with splash-filled action all the way. The crew also gives some narrative and historical information while speeding down the river.

Catch concerts from SummerStageMusicWhat is it? One of the most anticipated summer concerts known for its free tickets a...
20/06/2022

Catch concerts from SummerStage
Music
What is it? One of the most anticipated summer concerts known for its free tickets and stellar line-up.

Why go? Frankly, too many acts to list here, but the schedule includes a staggering range of performers such as Modest Mouse, The Ba*****ed Ladies, Trombone Shorty, Belle & Sebastian, The Decemberists, Andy Grammer, Fitz and The Tantrums, Sharon Van Etten, Lucy Dacus, Angel Olsen and Julien Baker.

Don't miss: Summerstage's outer-borough events and concerts!

See A Strange LoopTheaterMusicalsMidtown WestUntil Dec 31, 2022What is it? A Pulitzer Prize-winning drama featuring a q*...
20/06/2022

See A Strange Loop
Theater
Musicals
Midtown WestUntil Dec 31, 2022
What is it? A Pulitzer Prize-winning drama featuring a q***r, Black writer-composer named Usher (Jaquel Spivey), who struggles to define himself amid traps of s*x, race, family, body image, religion and entertainment.

Why go? It’s screamingly funny and howlingly hurt, and it’s unmissable. The songs are welcomingly tuneful and clever.

Mark JuneteenthThings to doWhat is it? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S....
20/06/2022

Mark Juneteenth
Things to do
What is it? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers brought news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and slaves were free (this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.)



New York City has so many ways to celebrate this year.

Get trippy at ARTECHOUSEArtArtWhat is it? "Life of a Neuron" is ARTECHOUSE's latest immersive exhibition opening inside ...
20/06/2022

Get trippy at ARTECHOUSE
Art
Art
What is it? "Life of a Neuron" is ARTECHOUSE's latest immersive exhibition opening inside Chelsea Market on May 14.

Why go? The show, mounted in collaboration with the Society for Neuroscience, reconstructs a human neuron from the prefrontal cortex, which anchors the exhibit and will help visitors follow the development of an "average" brain from pre-birth to death.

Dance under a disco ball at Lincoln CenterThings to doCity LifeWhat is it? A giant outdoor dance floor at Josie Robertso...
20/06/2022

Dance under a disco ball at Lincoln Center
Things to do
City Life
What is it? A giant outdoor dance floor at Josie Robertson Plaza is opening for a season of free dance, music and performance as part of Lincoln Center's second iteration of its Restart Stages program.

Why go? "Summer for the City" will include 300 artistic and civic activations across 10 outdoor stages.

Don't miss: Over the course of the summer, there will be hundreds of free performances including to all "Summer for the City" performances and events at Damrosch Park, The Oasis on Josie Robertson Plaza, the David Rubenstein Atrium, The Deck, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy on Jaffe Drive as general admission on first-come, first-served basis.

Celebrate PrideLGBTQ+What is it? June is Pride Month, which means New York’s LGBTQ+ is ready to party, celebrate and sta...
20/06/2022

Celebrate Pride
LGBTQ+
What is it? June is Pride Month, which means New York’s LGBTQ+ is ready to party, celebrate and stand up for equal rights.

If you’re looking for LGBTQ+ things to do, we have your back—we’ve assembled the best parties, performances, the best gay bars and the best events that'll have you dancing, singing, learning and feeling heard.

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