Best things to do this week
Find the biggest and best events, activities and things to do in New York City this week, as chosen by Time Out's editors.
Here Lies Love
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 3/4
- Critics choice
David Byrne's eclectic disco musical about Imelda Marcos will have you on your feet and dancing.
- Public Theater 425 Lafayette St, between Astor Pl and E 4th St
- Sun May 19 - Sun Jun 30
Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
This up-and-coming South African comic, who made a splash on The Tonight Show, tackles his homeland, race and the influence of American culture.
- 45 Bleecker 45 Bleecker St, between Lafayette and Mott Sts, 10012
- Wed May 22 - Sat Jun 8
Anthony Jeselnik
- Price band: 3/4
- Critics choice
The button-pushing Jeselnik Offensive host tells very clever, very nasty jokes with a smile that dares you not to laugh.
- Carolines on Broadway 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Sts
- Sun May 19
Liars
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
The shadowy art-pop faves play a schmancy gig at the Met before booking it downtown to Le Poisson Rouge.
- Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St, at Thompson St
- Sun May 19
Olde Time Coney Island Strongman Spectacular
- Free
Brawny bros pull trucks and bend steel bars at this seaside showdown.
- W 12th St and Surf Ave, Coney Island, Brooklyn
- Sun May 19
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