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One of the best perks of living in New York City is having access to innumerable free events in our gorgeous parks. That’s why when Bryant Park Picnic Performances, presented by Bank of America announces its line-up, we get excited! Today, Picnic Performances released a list of 25 live music, dance, and theater events that’ll occur May 31 to September 13, and it includes The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader Louis Cato; trumpeter Steven Bernstein playing the music of James Bond with Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra; the NYC premiere of Ghanaian highlife band Gyedu-Bly Ambolley; Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE dance company; South African world pop star Thandiswa Mazwai and many more! “The 2024 season of Picnic Performances is our most ambitious yet,” Dan Fishman, Bryant Park’s vice president of public programming, tells Time Out New York. “Bryant Park will host internationally renowned dance companies, Grammy-winning musicians, a fully staged production of Tosca, a centennial celebration for jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan, and a grand finale featuring an all-star lineup of musicians performing the music of James Bond.  “This year we present our first performance curated specifically for kids, a bilingual celebration of Broadway show tunes, the New York City debut of a Ghanaian music legend, and a concert that honors the incredible composer, Tania León. We are thrilled to bring such exciting free music, theater, and dance events to the center of New York City,

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: The first-ever Thai Fest, Queerchella, a gorgeous Tulip Festival, Daedalum at Lincoln Center, 4/20 events, Earth Day celebrations, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

New Yorkers are always stressed out, so opening relaxing spas seems to be a pretty good business idea—especially when offering the sort of trendy services that Gen Zers love to post about on social media.  The latest such effort comes courtesy of Othership, a Canadian bathhouse that boasts two locations in Toronto and will open its first New York destination early this summer at 23 West 20th Street by Sixth Avenue in the Flatiron District. As is the case in Canada, the spa believes that a combination of hot and cold treatments alongside programs aimed at fostering a sense of community will help New Yorkers relax and achieve the sort of emotional stability that many of them crave.   Rendering: Courtesy of Othership   Rendering: Courtesy of Othership “People are tired of going to a bar or restaurant in order to have a social night out,” said Laine in a statement. “There needs to be a better way. People want to reconnect with themselves, relax, drop their guard and feel safe. Othership is a way to socialize without the distractions of technology and reap the health benefits of these practices along the way.” The 7,000-square-foot space will be the company's largest, making room for a custom-designed sauna that will fit up to 100 people at once and will be, according to Othership, "the largest [sauna] in the city."  Custom-built ice baths and a 700-square-foot circular tea room where folks will be encouraged to "gather around a fireplace for relaxation and conversation in bet

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and 'any night' type of place might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's best new restaurants of 2023 Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Broadway review by Adam Feldman  Tamara de Lempicka is best known for the Art Deco portraits she painted in the 1920s and early 1930s: sculptural, imposingly sexy fusions of Cubism and Mannerism—her women’s conical breasts often press out from under luscious folds of bright fabric—that still present an enticing idealization of cosmopolitan life. In many of her works, the main figures’ heads are slightly bent to the spectator’s left, as though the paintings could not contain their subjects’ full size. And that, to less pleasing effect, is the feeling one gets from the messy new musical Lempicka, a portrait of the artist that tries to cram her into too small a frame, without the benefit of strong composition. Lempicka’s story, which spanned most of the 20th century, offers no dearth of drama. As a Polish-Jewish teenager summering in Russia, she married an aristocrat, Tadeusz Lempicki, then saved him from the Bolsheviks at considerable personal cost. She embraced the louche life in Paris, rising to artistic prominence while taking multiple lovers of both sexes. (“I live life in the margins of society,” she reportedly said. “And the rules of normal society don’t apply in the margins.”) But in the late 1930s, with the Nazis on the march, she was forced to flee again, this time to America—with a rich and titled new husband—where she spent most of her remaining four decades in cultural obscurity. Lempicka | Photograph: Courtesy Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman The most persuasive

Dragon Fest kicked off earlier this month celebrating the culture, heritage and cuisine of China—now it's getting a sibling festival with a similar goal of promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultural exchange and appreciation, but this time by showcasing the vibrant flavors and traditions of Thailand.  RECOMMENDED: The 12 best Thai restaurants in NYC for elevated takes and street fare-style bites The first annual Thai Fest is coming to Manhattan at Sixth Ave (between West 29th and 30th Streets) on Saturday, April 20, from 10am to 6pm for an all-day affair to coincide with the Thai New Year, known as Songkran. Attendees can dress in their boldest prints and prep their bellies for a diverse and delicious array of authentic Thai street food from some of the best Thai restaurants in NYC. Among the tasty offerings, you'll find Crab Fried Rice from Fish Cheeks, spicy KraPow (basil stir fry) from Mayree, savory Fried Meatballs from Sappe, rich Khao Soi (coconut curry noodle soup) from Soothr, crispy Fried Chicken from Somtum Der, classic Pad Thai from Rua Thai, flavorful Garlic Noodles from Obao, tangy Tom Yum Ramen from 11Tigers and sweet Mango Sticky Rice from Zabb PuTawn. You can wash it all down with refreshing beverages from festival sponsor Chi Forest, a drink brand known for its flagship products including flavored zero-calorie sparkling water. Along with the food vendors and tastings, the alfresco festival will also feature experiential activities and marke

April 2024: Looking for the best things to do as spring blooms in NYC? Our iconic museums, big attractions, and favorite restaurants have the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now. This month, welcome the warmer weather with outdoor festivals, must-see museum exhibits and buzzy Broadway shows. From its art museums (The Met and Frick Madison) to its attractions (The Bronx Zoo and sunrises from the Empire State Building), New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable and boast killer bars, restaurants and offering creative new inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, some incredible views, must-see art, or hidden gem stores. Time Out editors comb through our exhaustive things to do lists, restaurant reviews and theater reporting to highlight and select the best of the best for this ultimate guide each month. So, consider below your NYC Bible. 

Just in time for Record Store Day on April 20, news about the opening of a new specialty shop reaches us: Brooklyn Paper reports that Sterling Records will debut in Park Slope at 121 Fifth Avenue on May 19. The new store is owned by Gary Giddens and backed by musical legend Vince Clarke, one of the founding members of Depeche Mode, Erasure and Yazoo. “I’m really excited to be involved with Gary’s project, an opportunity to share our passion for music, history, vinyl and the art of audio,” Clarke said in a statement to Brooklyn Paper. “As an investor, I also get a discount at the store, so it’s a win, win situation.” Giddens is no stranger to the neighborhood. As the owner of the nearby Gowanus Gardens, a beloved local haunt, he is well versed with the needs of the area and will become an even bigger Brooklyn fixture when joying Clarke at the new store to host their own radio shows. Expect live music performances to be streamed on site as well.  In addition to the live experiences, the new shop will be home to a collection of records, of course, plus CDs, music accessories, books, T-shirts and memorabilia.  Lest you think celebrity backing to be enough to propel a new business to success, think again: the owners are hoping to gather enough funds on GoFundMe to help out with construction and inventory.  "Our mission is to revive the essence of music appreciation through the experience of vinyl, catering to both avid collectors and newcomers alike," reads their message on the si

Spring has sprung! Some of the best events in NYC are set to bloom in April 2024. Aside from celebrating holidays like Easter, you'll be able to take in the gorgeous blooms at the dazzling Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Speaking of buds, take advantage of checking out the best NYC parks, while all the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. And there’s even more greenery fun for outdoorsy folks—Earth Day, of course.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar in 2024

There are plenty of things to see and do by Lincoln Center, but a new installation at Damrosch Park dubbed "Daedalum" might very well be the coolest. The piece is basically a giant inflatable labyrinth stationed at the 2.4-acre park now through April 21. Folks are encouraged to walk inside of it (shoes off, though!) for free to explore all its different pieces. Photograph: Eric Schrijver “Daedalum” is made of 19 egg-shaped domes connected by a bunch of tunnels—a setup that gives birth to a sort of maze in which two original features are hidden, including “an incredibly intricate rainbow-colored tree and a cavernous dome,” according to a press release. The latter section is composed of 600 pieces that are set up in a pattern that was “loosely inspired” by the Pantheon in Rome “with its radiant oculus mimicking the sun and the Gustave Doré drawing of angels circling heavenward in Dante’s paradise.”  Photograph: Lawrence Sumulong Think of the entire project as a massive immersive experience filled with rainbow-hued lights and bouncy castle-like vibes that you can walk into and experience on your own for free daily from 11am to 6pm.  As the weather turns warmer (sort of, finally), "Daedalum" joins an already crowded roster of outdoor art that runs the gamut in terms of scope, message and materials. Among them is a giant garbage sculpture on the High Line, "Single Use Reflections" that encourages viewers to play closer attention to the trash that humanity creates and "City Eco