The three things you need to know today in New York: Wed August 16

1. Tonight is Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. Head to the famed performance space to help decide which musicians, dancers and artists deserve to be the next big thing.

2. Every Wednesday, you can hear Live Country Music at Johnny Utah’s bar. There’s also a mechanical bull for the full honky-tonk experience. 

3. Starting today, Sweetgreen salad shop is giving away its new coconut-based soft serve. Head to its locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn to try a flower-adorned bowl.

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.