Things to do
New York’s first big holiday lighting of the season will take over Fifth Avenue this November and it’s free to attend
The free ceremony will illuminate a 30-foot crystal snowflake above Fifth Avenue on November 18.
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Movies
New York is getting a new queer film festival this month and it’s taking place at this historic LGBTQ+ summer haven
The three-day festival will screen 46 films across Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines.
Movies
13 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2026
Stars and cinephiles kick off the city’s Oscar season at the 64th annual NYFF.
Restaurants
NYC’s best dumplings are only $1 during this huge Himalayan food fest taking over Queens this Sunday
The 14th annual Momo Crawl brings $1 dumplings, live performances and more than 30 vendors to Jackson Heights.
Restaurants
A two-story Italian disco lounge just opened in Soho, and it looks exceptionally groovy
The new Broome Street spot pairs caviar Martinis upstairs with Italo disco and dancing downstairs.
Movies
Film at Lincoln Center just unveiled its fall/winter 2026 lineup, including four Cannes winners and a new Godzilla
The stacked season brings celebrated auteurs, a controversial restoration and one colossal monster to Lincoln Center.
Restaurants
The first-ever New York City Pizza Week will spotlight local slice shops like Paulie Gee’s, Slicehaus, Stretch and more
More than 20 pizzerias will serve limited-edition signature slices during the two-week celebration.
Art
Uncanny wax figures of Taylor Swift, Madonna, Naomi Campbell and more have taken over the Wang Contemporary’s latest exhibit
'Guest House: Welcome Home' runs every weekend through September.
Art
A giant golden 'snake' installation is now slithering through the High Line, thanks to this major fashion house
Bulgari’s enormous, gleaming public artwork is free to visit through September 20.
Things to do
The Brooklyn Public Library launches its first craft library, allowing cardholders to borrow art supplies and more
Brooklynites can now check out creative kits and reusable tools for free at Central Library.
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