Things to Do

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.

A first look at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s last rooftop exhibition (for a while)
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A first look at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s last rooftop exhibition (for a while)

These minimalist, abstract, sculptural instruments will make you think.
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Spring in NYC

NYC events in May 2025
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NYC events in May 2025

The best NYC events in May 2025, including festivals, art exhibits, and family fun.
Best things to do in spring in NYC
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Best things to do in spring in NYC

Spring in New York is full of excitement. When the sun comes out, the flowers start blooming and the weather warms up, New Yorkers can shed their winter blues...

Events at Time Out Market New York

Friday Night Vibes at Time Out Market
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Friday Night Vibes at Time Out Market

Start your weekend off right at Time Out Market New York’s stunning rooftop! Starting September 6, Friday Night Vibes gets the party going on the fifth...
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Free and cheap things to do in New York

Cheap things to do in NYC
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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.
100 things to do in NYC for under $100
Things to do

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.

Comedy in NYC

Schtick a Pole in It
Comedy

Schtick a Pole in It

You won't believe how seamlessly good comedy can work with pole dancing (you can read about it here). While stellar stand-ups deliver sets, pro dancers...
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Butter chicken, big laughs and biryani truth bombs
West Village

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Bushwick

Whether you love it or love to hate it, here's our guide for what to do in Bushwick, should you be lucky enough to find yourself there.
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Chelsea

It's home to hundreds of art galleries that showcase the most iconic and innovative works in the world.
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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.
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Astoria

The neighborhood is a melting pot of cultures and, unsurprisingly, a thriving bar and restaurant scene.

Museums in New York

The best museum exhibitions in NYC
Museums

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...

Music in the Big Apple

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Time In: Songs we love

The best songs of 2025 so far
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The best songs of 2025 so far

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...
The best albums of 2025 so far
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The best albums of 2025 so far

We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.

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