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The 100 best things to do in NYC for locals and tourists
Experience the absolute best things to do in NYC with this epic guide to essential eats, drinks, culture, parks and more.
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Things to do in NYC, including popular events, festivals, attractions and tours, free activities and entertainment. See upcoming events and what’s on in New York today.
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The 80 best New York City attractions that should be on your list
Discover the New York attractions locals love including historical landmarks, stunning NYC parks and more.
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Christmas in New York: The best things to do for a magical time this holiday season
Make the most of the holidays with our list of Christmas things to do in NYC, including tree-lightings, classic holiday shows and festive bars.
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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in NYC
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By 2030, NYC landlords may be required to provide air conditioners in all units
A new city law will require landlords to install AC units on request—though tenants will still pay for power.
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This new exhibit celebrates 50 seasons of 'Survivor' with behind-the-scenes videos and more
A kickoff event will feature former castaways and Jeff Probst himself.
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Where to horn out over 'Heated Rivalry' in NYC
From trivia nights to themed raves and improv shows, the queer hockey romance is heating up the Big Apple.
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Christmas in New York: The best things to do for a magical time this holiday season
Make the most of the holidays with our list of Christmas things to do in NYC, including tree-lightings, classic holiday shows and festive bars.
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Best Hanukkah events in NYC
It's time for the Festival of Lights, so have eight delicious and dancey nights at these Hanukkah events.
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Where to see stunning holiday lights in NYC
The most stunning holiday lights NYC has to offer make spending the holidays in the city even more magical.
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The best Christmas shows in NYC in 2025
Our full guide to holiday shows in 2025, with plenty of Christmas Carols and Nutcrackers to yuletide you over.
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The best New Year’s Eve events in NYC
Time to toss 2025 to the curb and ring in the new year right with the best New Year's Eve events in NYC.
Free and cheap things to do in New York
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Free things to do in NYC
Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold!
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Cheap things to do in NYC
It’s totally possible to visit some of the top New York attractions, devour cheap eats and have a kickass time.
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100 things to do in NYC for under $100
Tour one of the most famous New York attractions, taste the local cuisine on a food tour or wander through one of the many fascinating museums in NYC.
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The best outdoor art in NYC
New York City is full of free outdoor art that you don't even have to go to a museum to see.
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The 25 best cheap eats in NYC
Satisfying “cheap eats” for $10 and under are noteworthy in New York.
Comedy in NYC
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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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A five-night comedy tour is taking over Zabar’s, Veselka, Economy Candy and more this January
A sturgeon shop, a pierogi counter and a candy store walk into a comedy tour—and yes, it’s real.
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Here is the 'SNL' schedule of hosts and musical acts for the rest of the year (plus: how to get tickets)
This is an almost unheard of embarrassment of A-list riches!
Neighborhood Spotlight Series
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bed-Stuy is a beautiful and historic neighborhood full of brownstones and lofty trees.
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East Village
The East Village has so much to offer for people of all walks of life, and that's the beauty of it.
Museums in New York
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New York’s quirkiest museums
You should know the NYC hosts a whole ecology of smaller, niche museums with idiosyncratic offerings.
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The best museum exhibitions in NYC
New York City has tons of things going for it, from incredible buildings to breathtaking parks. But surely, the top of the list includes NYC’s vast...
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Union Square’s first-ever evening art installation will light up the plaza for the next month
It's part of the neighborhood's big "Bright Nights Out" initiative.
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The New Museum’s huge new building officially opens this spring!
You can get in for free on opening weekend!
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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.
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This giant buddha made of sandstone is coming to the High Line
A 27-foot sandstone sculpture inspired by Afghanistan’s destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas will rise above 10th Avenue.
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Walk around a maze of Christmas trees with arms when visiting this new installation at Dumbo House
A playful holiday installation by Derrick Adams transforms the Dumbo House terrace into a walkable winter maze.
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Look through giant painted reproductions of iconic NYC storefronts at this new exhibit
Charis Ammon’s new show turns the city’s most familiar storefronts into massive, meditative works worth slowing down for.
Music in the Big Apple
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Harry Styles will bring fans "Together, Together" at Madison Square Garden this year
This is sweeter than watermelon sugar.
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New Yorkers can secretly preview Harry Styles’ latest single today: here is where and how
A same-day global listening event brings the first spin of “Aperture” to Rockefeller Center.
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The Bowery Electric is officially closing and becoming the Bowery Palace
The longtime East Village rock club will close after 17 years and reopen as a 100-seat theater.
Events at Time Out Market New York
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The best places to bring your next takeout picnic near Time Out Market New York
Make the most of Time Out Market New York's stunning waterfront location by taking your food to these great nearby picnic spots.
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The best things to do in NYC this weekend
The best things to do in NYC this weekend include NYC Restaurant Week, a 'Heated Rivalry' lookalike contest, boxing exhibitions, squash tournaments and more
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NYC events in January 2026
Kick off the new year with the best NYC events in January 2025 from powerful exhibitions to light shows to festivals
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NYC events calendar for 2026
Find the best things to do all year with our NYC events calendar of 2026’s coolest events, including parades, concerts, films, and art exhibits.
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The best things to do in NYC this week
The best things to do in NYC this week include Restaurant Week, a Heated Rivalry lookalike contest, the New York Jewish Film Festival, a Cyndi Lauper closet...
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The 100 best things to do in NYC for locals and tourists
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Things to do in NYC today
The best things to do in NYC today, including free and cheap activities, awesome shows and more.
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NYC events in February 2025
The best NYC events in February 2025 range from Valentine’s Day dates to epic winter fun to quirky comedy shows.
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NYC events in March 2025
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
There’s a reason why motivational songs that put a firm pep in your step stand the test of time. As these timeless inspirational tracks prove, music that...
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The 40 best party songs ever made
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The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.
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15 book-to-movie adaptations to get (very) excited about in 2026
Book lovers have a year to savour in store for them at the movie theatre and on streaming. Among the literary giants having their work adapted are Emily...
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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes star in this terrific zom-quel
Trains and heroin. There are moments when you have to remind yourself that it’s Nia DaCosta (director) and Alex Garland (screenwriter) behind this...
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Rental Family might be on the mawkish side, but Hikari's comedy-drama, about a struggling American actor seeking connection and purpose in Japan, has its...