The three things you need to know today in New York: Tue May 1

1. A free art and concert series is coming to Hudson Yards. Performance venue the Shed's prelude event starts today and runs for two weeks.

2. The Tony Awards nominations are announced on Tuesday morning. Look out for SpongeBob SquarePants, Mean Girls and more.

3. Attend the Breakout Artist Comedy Series at Carolines on Broadway. Tonight's edition of the monthly event stars Catherine Cohen. 

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