Bar openings and events in NYC

The PUBLIC Hotel in the Bowery is undergoing a renaissance with the opening of its sexy new cocktail bar two fifteen, but there's going to be no better place to watch the sunset this summer than at the hotel's roof, which is finally opening for the season. Whether you want to sip on white wine after a long day of work or order a cosmo, there's always a possibility for the night to continue if the vibes are right—all you have to do is walk into any of the hotel's many designated party spaces.

Third Place Bar, a “non-alcoholic pop-up bar” that regularly hosts alcohol-free events for “the sober, sober-curious, and those simply opting for a night off from alcohol,” will be partnering with TALEA Beer Co. for a zero-proof cocktail-making class on Thursday, May 9. During the booze-free workshop, you’ll learn all the basics of drink making, get an introduction to non-alcoholic spirits and botanicals, and turn everything you’ve learned into a delicious, no-hangovers-necessary drink that will rival a classic cocktail and delight your sober-curious friends. A $65 ticket includes not only the bartending instruction but also snacks, spirit samples, and two non-alcoholic cocktails.