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The best things to do in NYC this weekend

Queens Night Market, Manhattan Vintage Show, the Brooklyn Yearbook launch party, DUMBO Open Studios, and Good France Week.

Stroll through thousands of beautiful tulips at this secret garden in Manhattan

Find this springtime oasis on the Upper West Side.

See a giant garbage sculpture on the High Line this month

While it's a bit menacing, it also strives to encourage change.

The best Earth Day events in NYC

Show some love for Mama Earth and attend these epic Earth Day events in NYC to support various environmental causes.

Here’s a sneak peek at the gorgeous new park along the Hudson River

Though it's not complete yet, parts of the park are finally open for visitors.

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What’s on in New York

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House of Yes co-hosts this giant outdoor music festival in Industry City

Abracadabra features live musical acts, food and drink options and a sustainable art bazaar.

The Vessel reopens with new safety measures in place

The tourist attraction, which closed back in 2021, will now feature floor-to-ceiling steel mesh.

Here are all the free concerts you can catch at Bryant Park this summer

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, presented by Bank of America announces its 2024 summer lineup.

Attention, bookworms: The 2024 Gotham Book Prize finalists have been announced

Add these 11 books to your reading list.

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Things to do in NYC this spring

Best things to do in spring in NYC

The sun will come out—eventually! Our guide to spring in NYC details flower shows, outdoor fests and cultural musts.

NYC events in March 2024

Make the most of the last month of winter with the best NYC events in March including flower shows with pretty blooms.

Best things to do in spring in NYC

The sun will come out—eventually! Our guide to spring in NYC details flower shows, outdoor fests and cultural musts.

Best things to do in spring in NYC

The sun will come out—eventually! Our guide to spring in NYC details flower shows, outdoor fests and cultural musts.

NYC events in March 2024

Make the most of the last month of winter with the best NYC events in March including flower shows with pretty blooms.

NYC events in April 2024

Much-needed outdoor activities, new exhibits, impressive theater, and pretty flower shows.

The best Solar Eclipse 2024 events in NYC

From educational events to cruises with cocktails, here's how to make the most of the eclipse.

The best outdoor art in NYC this spring

Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City this spring.

Free and cheap things to do in New York

Free things to do in NYC

Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold!

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.

Free things to do in NYC

Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold!

Free things to do in NYC

Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold!

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

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.

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.

The 25 best cheap eats in NYC

Satisfying “cheap eats” for $10 and under are noteworthy in New York.

Comedy in NYC

Ha or Nah: A Joke Lab

Hear the best new inventions from local comedians at the delightful show "Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab." It's hosted at Capish?! Club at...

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Gay Shame

Head over to Union Hall in Brooklyn on Tuesday, April 16 for this new queer standup comdey show, Gay Shame. This show will be hosted by...

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Look At Me: Dance That Matters

Co-created by Rachel Horwitz, Gus Laughlin, and Sarina Freda, "Look at Me" is a comedic dance recital that pokes fun at anyone living in New York is...

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High Barbie: 4/20 Comedy Show

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy, weed trivia, infused cocktails, tarot readings and more at this Barbie-themed 4/20 bash.

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Neighborhood Spotlight Series

Chelsea

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

Park Slope

Park Slope is so much more than a family-friendly neighborhood.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy is a beautiful and historic neighborhood full of brownstones and lofty trees.

East Village

The East Village has so much to offer for people of all walks of life, and that's the beauty of it.

Astoria

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

Greenpoint

Greenpoint is not as flashy as other nearby Brooklyn nabes—it has a quiet cool.

Museums in New York

The best museums in NYC

Look no further than our complete guide to the best museums in NYC.

New York’s quirkiest museums

You should know the NYC hosts a whole ecology of smaller, niche museums with idiosyncratic offerings.

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...

The best interactive museums in NYC

Sometimes you might want something with a little more action, something a little more…interactive.

Must-see art

You can walk into a gigantic labyrinth of lights outside of Lincoln Center right now

"Daedalum" is installed at Damrosch Park until April 21.

Here is how those famous wax figures are made at Madame Tussauds

The famous wax museum is now offering behind-the-scenes tours.

We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1970–2020

As effects of the climate crisis pop up in everyday life, The Poster House's new exhibition feels staggeringly relevant. The exhibit "We Tried to Warn...

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Flaco the owl-themed merch is popping up all over NYC

From flash tattoos to mugs and ornaments, there are a ton of ways to honor the late NYC icon.

Human / Nature: Encountering Ourselves in the Natural World at Fotografiska

Fotografiska New York’s current exhibition features photographs, sculptures, and immersive video installations that explore our connection to the Earth.

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Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters

Poster House, the country's first museum dedicated entirely to the global history of posters, turns its lens on its hometown for its latest exhibit....

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Things to do at Time Out Market

Industry Night at Time Out Market New York, powered by Remy Martin

This weekly event on Mondays is for networking New Yorkers who want to connect with like-minded people over good food, drinks and music.

DUMBOUntil Sep 30, 2024

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Third Sundays with DJ MoreSoupPlease

DJ MoreSoupPlease pulls from genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat, House and more for his sets.

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Industry Night at Time Out Market New York, powered by Remy Martin

This weekly event on Mondays is for networking New Yorkers who want to connect with like-minded people over good food, drinks and music.

DUMBOUntil Sep 30, 2024

Industry Night at Time Out Market New York, powered by Remy Martin

This weekly event on Mondays is for networking New Yorkers who want to connect with like-minded people over good food, drinks and music.

DUMBOUntil Sep 30, 2024

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Third Sundays with DJ MoreSoupPlease

DJ MoreSoupPlease pulls from genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat, House and more for his sets.

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The Revisionists Live in The Wine Cave

Descend into the Market’s Wine Cave for an intimate evening of jazz and wine with Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists.

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Time Out Spring Beverage Festival

Come chill with us at this new outdoor festival featuring beer, wine, great food, live music, and more!

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Live Music Sundays at Time Out Market

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Live Music Sundays kicks off at noon with Bottomless Brunch and really...

DUMBOUntil Dec 29, 2024

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Music in the Big Apple

Steppin' Stoned with Raekwon

Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan fame will give a full-length rap performance at this 4/20 party, which will feature goodies from Blazy Susan, Zatix Lifestyle and more.

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How to get tickets to Missy Elliott tour in NYC this summer, including price

Don't miss the legendary rapper's first-ever headlining tour.

Your Governors Ball 2024 Guide

Get ticket info, lineup details and more for this year's Governors Ball 2024 music festival in NYC

Crossing Open Ground at Lincoln Center

Juilliard and Lincoln Center will present the New York premiere of Crossing Open Ground, a moving (literally!) performance across the latter's 16-acre campus.

Events at Time Out Market New York

Third Sundays with DJ MoreSoupPlease

DJ MoreSoupPlease (aka Isaac Campbell) is a Brooklyn-based creative who has helped reshape the NYC nightlife scene with high-energy sets and silky smooth...

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Win a $500 gift voucher to the Time Out Market NY

Be prepared to indulge in New York-based culinary bliss when you enter for a chance to win.

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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market New York – and how to order

We’ve eaten everything at Time Out Market New York and we definitely will again (though not in one sitting). Here’s the 411 on all of our eateries including...

How to order at Time Out Market New York

There are plenty of ways to enjoy Time Out Market New York—from takeout and delivery to grabbing a table in our dining room.