Art
First look: This historic wing of The Met just got a major update
After a four-year renovation, the Rockefeller Wing is open again with art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania.
Culture
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Art
We got a first look at NYBG’s new Van Gogh exhibit—and it’s a floral fantasy come to life
The Bronx garden transforms into a walkable Van Gogh masterpiece, complete with towering sunflowers.
Things to do
Bronx Girls Skate wants skateboarding for all
In 2017, Kava Vasquez, a Dominican girl from the Bronx, received a government grant to travel the world for a year and conduct research on a topic of...
Things to do
MoMA PS1's impressive 2025 Warm Up lineup just dropped
Hear artists from around the world in Long Island City this summer.
Comedy
The best comedy clubs in NYC
Here’s our rundown of the venues where you can see the best comedy in NYC this month.
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What’s on stage
Theater
Burnout Paradise
Pony Cam's joyous theatrical stunt returns for another run—and we do mean run.
Theater
The Monsters
Theater review by Adam Feldman
When people talk about physical theater, they usually mean the kind of shows that prioritize movement over text, with...
Theater
Night Side Songs
Theater review by Tim Teeman
When you enter the Claire Tow Theater to see Night Side Songs, a welcoming cast member provides you with a songbook so...
Theater
The Unknown
Broadway review by Adam Feldman
How well do you know Sean Hayes? You probably think of him as a master of broad comedy, as he demonstrated in 11...
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Theater
Masquerade
Theater review by Adam Feldman
[Related: An in-depth discussion of Masquerade wth director Diane Paulus on Time Out's theater...
Theater
Heathers The Musical
Theater review by Raven Snook
Lick it up, baby: The high-school-is-hell musical Heathers is back to take another shot at being popular. In case...
Theater
Operation Mincemeat
A wacky British musical about a downed pilot doesn't quite land on Broadway.
New in the art world
Art
See portraits of immigrant New Yorkers at St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island
Commuters can now see striking portraits of immigrant New Yorkers at work.
Art
These two towering 30-foot steel sculptures are debuting across Manhattan next week
Two surreal sculptures by artist Charlotte Colbert will rise 30 feet above Manhattan neighborhoods.
Art
The 2026 Whitney Biennial asks big questions about how we live now
Opening March 8, the show gathers 56 artists grappling with technology, power and the fragile systems we rely on.
Art
Celebrity designer Alexander Wang is launching an Asian arts hub inside this Chinatown landmark today
A landmarked former bank at 58 Bowery is reopening as The Wang Contemporary, a new cultural space spotlighting Asian and Asian American creatives.
Art
NYC's top Black and queer-owned bookstore just revealed its best books for Black History Month
Add these seven recs to your February reading list
Art
A new free exhibit about the MetroCard is opening inside Grand Central next month
It's time to retrace the magnificent history of the MetroCard.
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Latest Culture News
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Your bottle returns could soon be worth double in New York
A proposal in Albany would raise the state’s bottle deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents for the first time in more than 40 years.
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Ten underserved parks across all boroughs are getting a major $50 million upgrade
A $50 million city investment will rebuild playgrounds and green spaces in historically underserved neighborhoods.
Things to do
You will no longer be able to apply for a passport at the Brooklyn Public Library
A federal order has forced the Brooklyn Public Library to stop offering passport services after nearly 15 years of doing so.
Art
See portraits of immigrant New Yorkers at St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island
Commuters can now see striking portraits of immigrant New Yorkers at work.
Movies
Four NYC movie theaters were just ranked among the world’s best cinemas
One homegrown favorite cracked the top three!
Support Black-owned in NYC
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-Owned Harlem
The neighborhood stands as an epicenter for Black culture, music and history—here's where you should go to support them.
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-owned Flatbush, Brooklyn
Even when the neighborhood isn’t dancing down Eastern Parkway for the West Indian Day Parade, Flatbush is the epicenter of culture and...
Restaurants
Here’s how to spend a day in Black-owned Bedford-Stuyvesant
The neighborhood had one of the earliest free Black communities in the U.S. Today, the neighborhood remains a hub for the culture with stores, restaurants and...
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Theater
Orville Peck drops the mask in Cabaret
As the orchestra plays the opening vamps of “Wilkommen,” Orville Peck ascends to the stage from below, as though rising from some underworld to...
Things to do
Jonathan Mendez is helping put New York's Mexican community on the map
From a food hall that hosts local vendors to lowrider kickbacks, Mexican visibility has become an act of defiance.
Comedy
These are Time Out New York’s comedians to watch for 2025
New Yorkers are truly funny. We have to be—we constantly face some of the most unreal situations with so many millions of people living around us from...
Theater
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ promises spectacular effects and an eerie new story
Broadway is about to get a little stranger—or, to be accurate, a whole lot stranger. “I think this show will blow people away,” says...
Music
Infinity Song just released the soundtrack of spring in NYC
In an industry where artistry is so often bound by expectation, where freedom is a privilege, not a given—Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd stand...
Movie-going in NYC
Things to do
The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
Things to do
The best NYC movie theaters
We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.
Movies
The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC
A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.
Laugh it up in NYC
Comedy
The first-ever comedy show is happening inside the Empire State Building
Stand-up, skyline views and Katz’s pastrami come together for a one-night-only show inside the Empire Lounge, complete with an open bar and after-hours access.
Comedy
The new Greenpoint Comedy Club is opening this spring!
And the goal is to be your new hangout spot.
Comedy
Phoebe Robinson on her favorite NYC restaurants, new comedy special and why 'girl-bossing' is overrated
The multi-talented star has a bone to pick with hustle culture.
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Art
The 20 Most Famous Paintings of All Time
A ranking of the most famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece.
Art
The 2026 Whitney Biennial asks big questions about how we live now
Opening March 8, the show gathers 56 artists grappling with technology, power and the fragile systems we rely on.
Art
The most famous artists of all time
From painting to sculpture, the most famous artists of all time have created the most iconic works in art history
Art
These two towering 30-foot steel sculptures are debuting across Manhattan next week
Two surreal sculptures by artist Charlotte Colbert will rise 30 feet above Manhattan neighborhoods.
Art
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Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
These immersive art exhibits in NYC promise to transport you inside fine art, into your favorite pop culture moments, and thousands of years back in time.
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Art
The most famous architects you need to know
These famous architects have created buildings that are works of art
Art
MoMA is debuting a faux-food pop-up called MoMA Mart early next year
The MoMA Design Store’s playful pop-up turns everyday foods into lamps, clocks, candles and more.
Art
A new free exhibit about the MetroCard is opening inside Grand Central next month
It's time to retrace the magnificent history of the MetroCard.
Art
The New Museum’s huge new building officially opens this spring!
You can get in for free on opening weekend!
Art
The best outdoor art in NYC this fall
Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City right now.
Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs
Music
The 50 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
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
From an Etta James classic to a modern Olivia Dean fave, these romantic tracks are some of the finest out there
Music
The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Let music give you a sweet, sweet boost with our list of the most inspirational songs of all time
Music
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
Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
It’s party time guys – don your dancing shoes and have your speaker at the ready
