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The Tenement Museum’s food tours are back on the Lower East Side after a four-year hiatus
Snack on pickles, pulled pork, and pretzels while exploring NYC's immigrant history.
Afro-surrealism and Afrofuturism are explored in this new immersive exhibit
Digital art and poetry combine for a dive into Afrocentricity and Afrofuturism at this new immersive exhibit.
A first look at the Intrepid Museum’s major new exhibit on the Space Race
It's the largest temporary exhibit in the museum's history.
See vintage Statue of Liberty tattoos at this new City Reliquary exhibit
The Brooklyn museum is tracing NYC's tattooing history.
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This interactive tapestry gallery honors today's most urgent resistance movements
This interactive tapestry gallery honors today's most urgent resistance movements
Proceeds from the exhibit will go to mutual aid efforts in Gaza and Sudan.
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The best outdoor art in NYC this spring
Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City this spring.
Here is why that viral NYC-Dublin "portal" just shut down
Here is why that viral NYC-Dublin "portal" just shut down
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Exclusive: Explore the secrets of New York’s forgotten garden at Rockefeller Center
Exclusive: Explore the secrets of New York’s forgotten garden at Rockefeller Center
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Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
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The city will redevelop 120 acres of coastline from Brooklyn Bridge Park to Red Hook.
The Intrepid Museum just announced a massive expansion at Hudson River Park
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This interactive tapestry gallery honors today's most urgent resistance movements
Proceeds from the exhibit will go to mutual aid efforts in Gaza and Sudan.
These trippy sculptures of people in Manhattan will make you do a double take
This artwork defies gravity.
Brooklyn Magazine just unveiled its Paramount+ movie nights summer lineup
The screenings will happen at four outdoor areas across Brooklyn.
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The free "Summer Thunder" series is back for the 12th year.
Blue Note Jazz Festival
Tap your toes and enjoy the music at the 13th Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival, with performances running...
New York Philharmonic Free Memorial Day Concert
In honor of Memorial Day, the New York Philharmonic is giving a free concert on Monday, May 27 inside...
George Clooney will make his Broadway debut next year
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NYC's best summer music festivals of 2024
Get the scoop on all the best summer music festivals happening this year (and don't forget the sunscreen).
Your guide to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2024
Here's the scoop on this year's BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! summer music festival.
PRISM: A Festival of New Queer Musicals
Celebrate queer musical talent at PRISM Festival from June 22 to June 29 at Judson Memorial Church in...
Convergent Waves: NYC
Ride the wave of creativity at Convergent Waves: NYC, an immersive multimedia dance event aboard the 1885 tall...
"Ladies at A Gay Girls' Bar"
Written and performed by Maggie Cee, "Ladies at A Gay Girls' Bar" is a 60-minute solo dance and theater...
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The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
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We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.
The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC
A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.
The 20 best NYC movies of all time
See your home through a cinematic lens with these films.
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The 45 best karaoke songs ever made
Dial up one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like grabbing a mic and soaking up the spotlight
The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2024
The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2024
From true crime to politics and music to history, it's another great year for podcasts. Here's what we're listening to.
The 60 best love songs of all time
The 60 best love songs of all time
Looking for the courage to confess your unrequited love, or just in need of a big old cry? We got you
The 50 best sad songs ever written
The 50 best sad songs ever written
Because what's the only thing better than a good cry? That's right, it's crying with a soundtrack
The 100 best party songs ever made
The 100 best party songs ever made
Put the best party songs on your celebration playlist and you’re guaranteed a body-moving dance explosion
25 happy songs guaranteed to put you in a good mood
25 happy songs guaranteed to put you in a good mood
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Laugh it up in NYC
Gay Takeover of Little Italy: LGBTQ+ Comedy Show
If you thought Little Italy wouldn't join in on all the Pride fun, think again. Capish?! Club: Misfit Comedy Space at Lunella is hosting a queer...
RISK!, a true storytelling show
At RISK!, people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. This week, hear from six storytellers, each telling one true story. This...
Why is beloved Brooklyn pizzeria Lucali suddenly all over Yelp?
You might want to ask Drake and Kendrick Lamar about that.
Schtick a Pole in It
You won't believe how seamlessly good comedy can work with pole dancing (you can read about it here). While stellar stand-ups deliver sets, pro dancers...
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A new Banksy Museum is opening on Canal Street this month
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A ranking of the most famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece.
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An enormous hot dog has taken up residence in the middle of Times Square
The giant sculpture shoots confetti into the air every day at noon.
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Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
From art exhibits to theatrical events, these experiences promise to transport you to new realities.
This entire NYC neighborhood has turned into an art gallery
Do a DIY art crawl through 17 businesses-turned-galleries.
A harrowing Nova Music Festival exhibit just opened in NYC
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