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Come cheer on Portugal at Time Out Market this summer! Time Out is partnering with FPF (Portugal Football Federation) to create a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration and fan experience at Time Out Market that you’re not going to want to miss. If you’re looking for an immersive way to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 in NYC, then head to the Market for lively watch parties, cultural activations, live DJs and much more.

Stop by the Market’s fifth floor pop-up, to experience a range of Portuguese wines, try delicious food specialities, pose for memorable photo ops, enjoy entertainment on the stunning terrace and compete in an interactive Portugal Match Quiz.

New York, it’s time to dust off your glitter cat ears: Ariana Grande is officially back on tour. After a seven-year hiatus, the pop powerhouse has announced her Eternal Sunshine Tour and she's taking over Brooklyn’s own Barclays Center for four nights: July 12, 13, 16 and 18. It’ll be her first time performing in New York City since 2019’s Sweetener tour, and judging by the hype around her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine, these shows will be the hottest tickets in town.

In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, Tequila Don Julio 1942 will bring Port of Champions to Manhattan, a week-long waterfront takeover centered around a megayacht that will dock at Chelsea Piers from July 13 through July 19.

Don Julio will turn Pier 59 into what it describes as a luxury hospitality destination, extending across the waterfront and into the Chelsea Piers driving range for a week of parties, tastings, dining experiences and World Cup-themed celebrations.

According to the brand, Port of Champions will host day-to-night programming throughout the tournament’s final week, including match-day viewing events, late-night parties with DJs, luxury dining experiences, content and podcast studios and tequila tastings aboard the yacht itself. (One of the more intriguing details is an onboard speakeasy dedicated to intimate tasting experiences.)

Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park returns on July 13 and will run every Monday through September 14, once again making Midtown's most famous lawn a giant outdoor cinema. The free series kicks off with Wayne's World, the first of a season that leans heavily into crowd-pleasers and quotable classics that everyone loves.

The 2026 lineup includes Good Morning, Vietnam, The Truman Show, Bridget Jones's Diary, Catch Me If You Can, City of God, King Creole, No Country for Old Men, Galaxy Quest and Shakespeare in Love. Whether you're in the mood for Bridget Jones, Jim Carrey or Wayne Campbell, this year's schedule covers an impressive amount of cinematic ground.

To celebrate National Hot Dog Day, the New York Hot Dog King is teaming up with condiment brand Smash Kitchen and cookware company HexClad to hand out 500 free hot dogs outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Wednesday, July 15.

The giveaway will take place at the New York Hot Dog King's longtime cart on Fifth Avenue outside The Met, where owner Dan Rossi has been serving franks for the past 16 years. Rossi, who has spent more than four decades building hot dog carts, is something of a city institution: a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, he's well known for his spotless cart.

The free menu goes beyond the standard ketchup-and-mustard treatment. Visitors can choose from two limited-edition specialty creations made with products from Smash Kitchen, the pantry brand that was co-founded by actor Glen Powell.

The Hot Honey Dog comes topped with Smash Kitchen Hot Honey Ketchup and crushed Hot Honey BBQ kettle chips for extra crunch, while the Caesar Dog swaps traditional toppings for a Caesar salad dressed with the brand's Caesar Dressing. If you're more of a hot dog purist, classic dogs will also be available—with a twist. A "hot dog calligrapher" will be on site to decorate your frank with custom designs using Smash Kitchen's ketchup and mustard.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle share a lot in common: they previously played professional football, they currently work as sports commentators and perhaps most obviously, they share a first name. Combining their passion for the sport, the two launched The 2 Robbies, a podcast where Premier League fans can hear expert analysis and deep dives on current matches and standout players. And now that all eyes are on the World Cup, the two are coming to NYC to host an all-out watch party.  

Catch Mustoe and Earle as they host the semifinal games at Time Out Market New York, Union Square on July 14 and July 15 starting at 3pm. Catch them for a meet-and-greet and stay for a World Cup Q&A and special giveaways that include Robbies merch and Time Out Market gift cards. The event is free to attend.

Nothing says summer like catching a film under the stars. And one that's free? That's even better. 

Presented by Union Square Partnership in partnership with Council Member Harvey Epstein and NYC Parks, Movies in the Square returns this season. Held at Union Square Park's North Plaza, the beloved outdoor film series will be showing family-friendly movies on select Thursdays in July. For a little nosh and while you watch, we highly recommend grabbing a bite befoehand at our very own Time Out Market New York, Union Square. In partnership with the film series, the market will be offering to-go plates from participating vendors, including Jase BBQ, The Rotisserie Haus and Smashed Express. Plus, the market will be offering happy hour all night.

Check out the full schedule of movies below:

• July 9: Black Panther (rescheduled due to rain)
• July 16: Shrek
• July 23: Addams Family Values

Movies in the Square are free to attend and will be held at Union Square's North Plaza, 17th Street from Broadway to Union Square East. The plaza opens for seating at 7:30pm with movies starting at dusk, around 8:15pm. A select number of chairs will be available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or seats.

Women's soccer is heading to Citi Field for the first time ever when Gotham FC takes on longtime rival the Washington Spirit in the inaugural Queens Classic. The July 15 matchup marks the first women's professional sporting event at the Mets' home stadium and reunites two of the NWSL's fiercest foes in a rematch of the 2025 championship game. Expect plenty of star power, with U.S. Women's National Team standouts like Rose Lavelle and Trinity Rodman set to face off under the lights. Gates open at 6:30pm for the 8pm kickoff, and fans can stick around for a public watch party of the FIFA World Cup semifinal before the match.x

Opening July 14, "Unbound" is a new, free exhibition by Brooklyn artist and acclaimed children's book author Christopher Myers that transforms the library into a vibrant celebration of storytelling. Spanning the Central Library's façade, Grand Lobby, Youth Wing and second-floor balcony, the installation features towering 40-foot tapestries alongside luminous stained-glass sculptures inspired by Myers' forthcoming picture book, Night Ride, due out this September.

Rather than saints or biblical scenes, Myers’ stained-glass work consists of jewel-toned panels depicting kids on bicycles racing through New York City after dark, capturing the excitement of a summer evening ride. The exhibition, however, goes deeper than the beautiful artwork; it's also a timely meditation on the freedom to read.

The exhibition opens with a public celebration on July 14 from 6pm to 8pm, featuring a conversation between Myers and award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. "Unbound" remains on view through December 27, giving New Yorkers plenty of time to experience one of the city's most visually dazzling (and thoughtfully defiant) new exhibitions.

Harlem Fine Arts Show is throwing a weekend-long fest: Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival presented by The Alzheimer’s Association. Taking place July 17-19 at Duck Walk Vineyards Hamptons, the largest African diasporic art show will bring together 50 immersive art galleries and artists. For the very first time, the festival is also partnering with Creole Food Festival, a festival that showcases cuisine from across the African diaspora—the Caribbean, Latin America and South American communities included. Culinary experiences will be peppered throughout the weekend, from cocktail brunches to a grand tasting on Friday and Saturday evenings, replete with unlimited tastings from six award-winning Creole Food Festival chefs, a premium open wine bar and live jazz and world-music performances. Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival proves to be the place where world-class artists, culinarians and culture combine.

General admission tickets to the Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival start at $28 and include access to exhibition tents and the vineyard grounds. General admission plus the addition of one of the Creole Food Festival Cocktail Brunch is priced at $125. Grand tastings tickets held on Friday and Saturday evenings are priced at $250. You can also purchase a transportation service, including a VIP option, departing from Brooklyn, Harlem and Queens. The cost ranges from $160-260. Reserve your tickets here.