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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.

Starting this Wednesday, June 10, Time Out Market, Brooklyn will be transformed into the multi-sensory Portugal House where you’ll be able to not only watch the thrilling games live on June 17, 23 and 27 but also take in the best that Portuguese culture has to offer. 

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.

Jay-Z is coming home in a way only a New York icon could. The Brooklyn-born legend will take over Yankee Stadium for two massive summer shows celebrating the albums that made him a titan of hip-hop. Announced by Roc Nation, the back-to-back concerts—dubbed “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25”—are set for July 10 and July 11, respectively.

Each night is dedicated to a different milestone. The first marks 30 years of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s 1996 debut that introduced his razor-sharp storytelling to the world, while the second celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, his 2001 masterpiece that helped redefine the sound of modern rap.

The setting is as mythic as the music. Yankee Stadium has hosted its share of blockbuster concerts, but these shows feel especially personal. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn, has spent decades mythologizing the city in his lyrics, and his return for a career-spanning celebration at one of its most iconic venues lands as both a victory lap and a love letter.

Some movies are set in New York. Others are New York. On the Town belongs firmly in the second category. The beloved 1949 MGM musical starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin is returning to the city's waterfront for one night only with a free outdoor screening at The Battery next Wednesday, July 8.

Presented by the Downtown Alliance, the Battery Conservancy and Perelman Performing Arts Center, the screening is part of the Big Screen at the Battery summer series—and the setting couldn't be more fitting. The movie opens with three sailors arriving in New York Harbor for a whirlwind 24-hour shore leave and now, more than 75 years later, you'll be watching it just steps from where their adventure begins.

If you've never seen it, On the Town follows three Navy buddies determined to cram an entire New York vacation into a single day. Along the way, they race across the city, fall in love, dance through iconic landmarks and sing their way into movie history with "New York, New York.”

If you've ever wished you could eat Nom Wah dumplings with a craft beer in Greenpoint—or sip one of Dante's legendary Negronis without trekking to Greenwich Village—your oddly specific dream is about to come true.

Starting on Monday, July 6, Threes Brewing's Greenpoint outpost is launching a Summer Guest Series that will temporarily turn the brewery into a rotating lineup of some of New York City's most beloved restaurants and bars. Every Monday evening through August, a different hospitality heavyweight will take over the space, bringing its own menu, music, decor and staff for a one-night-only residency.

The series kicks off with Dante and New York Cocktail Co., followed by The Irish Exit on July 13 and Nom Wah on July 20. August's lineup includes Veselka (August 3), Chi Ba Bakery (August 10), Shifka (August 17) and Peter Luger (August 24). Each pop-up runs from 5–8 pm and is first-come, first-served, with specials available until they sell out.

Rather than simply dropping off a signature dish, each guest is actually taking over the brewery for the evening. Expect each partner's playlist on the speakers, custom menus in guests' hands and visiting teams working the floor. Cocktail-focused nights, including Dante and The Irish Exit, will feature signature drinks paired with dishes from Grand Army, Threes' in-house food partner. Food-focused evenings will spotlight each restaurant's specialties, paired with custom beer or cocktails.

Few summer traditions are as quintessentially New York as watching a movie beneath the stars with the Manhattan skyline glowing in the background. Brooklyn Bridge Park’s beloved Movies With A View series returns for its 26th season, bringing free outdoor screenings to Pier 1’s Harbor View Lawn on Thursday nights throughout July and August, plus a special family movie night in September. This year’s lineup will be Hamilton (July 2), When Harry Met Sally (July 9), Bend It Like Beckham (July 16), The Talented Mr. Ripley (July 23), Clueless (July 30), Jurassic Park (August 6), Do the Right Thing (August 13), Bridesmaids (August 20), Public Choice Screening (August 27) and How to Train Your Dragon (September 18). Bring a blanket, arrive early and settle in for one of the city’s most scenic movie nights.

Comedy festivals all promise big laughs, but only the Fun & Dumb Improv Festival delivers 200-plus shows, 750 performers and four days of what organizers describe as "the silly stupid good stuff." Returning July 9–12, the fifth annual festival takes over the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and neighboring venues in East Williamsburg with a dizzying lineup of improv, sketch, musical comedy and experimental performances. Expect appearances from some of the biggest names in alternative comedy alongside emerging performers from across the country, plus workshops for aspiring improvisers and late-night jams for anyone still standing. Whether you're an improv obsessive or simply looking for an excuse to spend an entire weekend laughing, this sprawling festival offers enough absurdity to keep you busy from morning until the wee hours.

Spend your Thursday nights by the Hudson at River & Blues, Battery Park City's beloved free concert series. Returning to Wagner Park on July 9, 16, 23 and 30, the waterfront tradition pairs sunset views with an eclectic lineup spanning New Orleans brass, country-soul and roots music. This year's performers include Grammy-winning New Orleans institution Rebirth Brass Band, powerhouse duo The War and Treaty, singer-songwriter Allen Stone and Amelia Day, with DJ collective A Vibe Called Blessed warming up the crowd each week. Doors open at 6:30pm, concerts start at 7:30pm and admission is free, though advance RSVP is encouraged.

Who says you have to choose between culture and a beach day? This summer, Rockaway Beach is becoming New York City's most artistic game room thanks to “Between Tides,” a free Public Art Fund exhibition that turns six contemporary sculptures into fully playable ping-pong tables.

Running through September 13 at Beach 67, the installation invites visitors to do something museums almost never allow: touch the art—and then challenge your friends to a match.

The artists behind the project have reimagined the humble ping-pong table in wildly inventive ways. One sculpture puts a salvaged aluminum boat in the tentacles of a giant sea monster inspired by maritime folklore. Another doubles as a musical instrument, embedding glockenspiels, drums and cymbals into the playing surface so every volley becomes an impromptu concert. Elsewhere, there’s a table inspired by one of the world's oldest ballgames, a multiplayer table that can accommodate up to 10 people at once, a terrazzo beach scene made from ceramic sunglasses and books and a bright pink structure built to function as a habitat for marine life if it were ever submerged beneath the waves.

If you don't own a paddle, don't worry. Public Art Fund is lending out free paddles and balls on Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 pm, though you're welcome to bring your own gear and play whenever the beach is open. There's also a public ping-pong tournament—the Sand and Paddle Classic—scheduled for August 22, along with other free programming throughout the summer.

Jazz in July returns to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, turning Thursday evenings into one of the city's most idyllic outdoor concerts. Held on July 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6pm to 8pm, the series pairs live jazz performances with activities, artist talks and tours, making it easy to spend an entire afternoon wandering among the blooms before settling onto the lawn. This year's lineup includes Fernando García & the Lux Quintet, Gashford Guillaume & the Creole Fusion Ensemble, Itai Kriss and Telavana, and Prince Emagine & Friends. Bring a blanket, grab a drink from the pop-up bar and soak in golden-hour vibes—just leave the outside food and folding chairs at home. All performances are included with regular admission. 

Want to get the Wimbledon experience without dropping major flight money? You don't have to travel across the pond to get a taste of the famous British tennis tournament: Wimbledon is coming right to Wollman Rink later this month.

From Friday, June 26 through Monday, June 29, a four-day immersive activation dubbed “The Wimbledon Court in Central Park” will bring a playable, full-scale tennis court (made from the tournament’s iconic grass and maintained by Wimbledon’s expert grounds staff) right there on the rink. Headlining the sporty event is "The Wimbledon Court Invitational" on Friday at 2pm, an exhibition match that will see two pairs of tennis icons—Andre Agassi and Genie Bouchard taking on James Blake and Caroline Wozniacki—go head-to-head in a friendly doubles match. (You can apply for free tickets to the match here.)

But they're not the only one allowed to get in on the serve-and-volley fun: On Saturday and Sunday, a number of lucky attendees will get the chance to flex their own tennis skills with free slots to play on the pop-up court. (You can enter the public ballot for those slots here.)