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Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: Wicked-theme skate nights, MetroCard-inspired museum exhibits, Jonas Brothers concerts and several excellent holiday markets—plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! Start planning a great month now with our round-up of the best things to do in December.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including gigs from Lorde and the Jonas Brothers, a naughty Nutcracker, the New York Pops' annual holiday concert at Carnegie Hall and awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

We’re gonna say it: 2025 might have been the most unhinged year yet since height-of-COVID 2020, which means we will very much be eating (and drinking) our feelings this New Year’s. Luckily for all of us, New York City’s best restaurants are hosting fabulously festive dinners and rollicking New Year’s Eve parties. These prix fixe and à la carte options make for a memorable last meal of the year, whether you want to feast on raw-bar delicacies at one of the city’s top seafood restaurants, meaty Korean favorites only a few minutes from the Times Square ball drop or go full-glam at a luxurious Jean-Georges property. Here are the best restaurants open on New Year’s Eve 2025 in NYC.      RECOMMENDED: Full guide to New Year’s Eve in NYC

Two hundred years ago, a group of New Yorkers had a truly wild idea: To build a waterway linking the Hudson River to the Great Lakes in an effort to avoid those pesky Appalachian Mountains, which stretched 1,500 miles from Maine to Alabama and made the transportation of goods and settlement of people costly, arduous and time-intensive.  After a near-century of colonists mulling over how to use New York’s natural waterways effectively, New York legislators and businessmen began taking the idea seriously in the early-19th century. Construction on the canal then officially kicked off in 1817—led by New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. Eight years later, in October 1825, the Erie Canal was completed and a new era for New York State began: a golden age of commerce, culture and transportation. The massive project opened up larger swaths of the country to migration and helped solidify our national identity. If all that isn’t enough to get you to care about the big bicentennial of New York’s most impactful waterway, here are five more reasons why you should be celebrating the Erie Canal’s birthday this year. 1. Without the Erie Canal, New York wouldn’t be the global powerhouse it is today  There’s a reason New York is called the Empire State and that nickname is largely tied to the Erie Canal. Thanks to the canal acting as a gateway to the country’s Midwest regions, as well as a facilitator for foreign trade from Britain and Canada and the primary port of entry for European immigrants i

Does anywhere do luxury quite as well as New York City? Well, according to our round-up of high-end hotels, the answer is probably not. From sleek, glassy, towering stays which overlook Columbus Circle and Central Park to tiny little boutique hotels which feel more like ridiculously fancy private homes, luxury comes in all grandiose shapes and glitzy sizes here.  New inclusions are the Park Terrace Hotel and Loews Regency New York, but they’ve joined regal institutions The Knickerbocker, Mandarin Oriental, Thompson Central Park New York, and, of course, The Plaza. And we aren’t just talking about cloud-like bedding and pretty decor – luxury also means gorging on dishes crafted by world-class chefs, being in prime New York locations, and enjoying polished, attentive service. So, looking to splash out on an ultra-luxe stay in NYC? Here’s where we would recommend. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see

There’s a long (and we mean really long) list of reasons why one might choose to visit old New York—the food, the theatre, the bars and the art galleries, to name a few—but up there with the best things about this city is, without a doubt, its skyline. And while heading up to Top of the Rock or the One World Observatory are worthy ways to soak it up, your hotel room could be, too. So, that’s why we’ve compiled a round up of the best hotels in NYC with proper, show-stopping views. Sit back and enjoy. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York City

The return of winter (and seasonal depression!) already has us daydreaming about vacation. But before the temperatures really warm up, you can squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation closer to home with our updated spa list. Our latest selection highlights the sheer variety of Chicago’s spa scene—including luxury hotel spas, tried-and-true massage therapy and TikTok-approved scalp care—and prioritizes options for every budget. Go on, treat yourself!    The stresses of day-to-day life pile up fast. Luckily, Chicago is home to a selection of world-class spas designed to loosen your tightened muscles, invigorate your senses and whisk your worries away (if only for a few blissful hours). Choose your own relaxation adventure: Our favorite Chicago spas run the gamut from a luxury hotel spot outfitted with private napping nooks and splurge-y massage offerings to affordable bathhouses where you can spend the day sauna-hopping and unwinding on a budget. Whether you’re looking for romantic things to do in Chicago, planning an upcoming bachelorette party or craving a bit of solo serenity, explore Chicago’s best spas and prepare for some much-needed R&R.  RECOMMENDED: Discover the best things to do in Chicago right now

The Rockefeller Center tree is up, the Rockettes are kicking, the holiday windows are aglow and Mariah Carey is cued up at every festively decked-out bar in town: Christmastime is finally here in NYC! And with the streets buzzing with jolly activity and sparkling holiday lights brightening up the skyline, all there is to do now is figure out where to eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC. While some local spots will be closed for the holidays, we’ve got an entire nice-not-naughty list of top-notch kitchens firing up merry meals on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25. These are the very best restaurants in NYC open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Christmas in New York comes with plenty of beloved traditions, from checking out sparkling Christmas window displays to taking in one of the theater’s best Christmas shows (like those high-kicking Rockettes, who are celebrating 100 years this season) to sitting down with your loved ones for Christmas brunch at a top-notch restaurant. Cheers to the season with Bloody Marys, and tuck into festive holiday prix-fixes and à la carte menus that will leave your belly warm from December 25 until the tree comes down. Here are the best places to enjoy Christmas brunch in NYC on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in NYC

Visiting New York is a frantic experience, and when you’ve only got a number of days to get through shedloads of dining, cocktail-drinking, sightseeing and museum-hopping, that oh-so-precious shut-eye becomes all the more important. Thankfully, even though New York’s famous moniker is the ‘city that never sleeps’, the Big Apple is brimming with stylish, innovative, and world-renowned hotels. So, we’ve combed through all the neighborhoods and avenues to bring you this hand-picked roundup of the very best, from swish new-openings in Brooklyn to opulent institutions in Manhattan.  New additions for fall 2025 include Brooklyn’s gleaming William Vale, Manhattan’s iconic Knickerbocker, the elegant, Park Avenue-adjacent Loews Regency and the beachy Rockaway Hotel. But that’s only the beginning—scroll on for Time Out’s fresh roundup of the best places to stay in New York City.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best budget and Midtown hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content.

Two-hundred years ago, the Erie Canal opened its waterways and changed the course of American history as we know it. Along with solidifying New York City as the commercial and cultural capital of the country, the canal—which stretches 350-plus miles to connect New York’s Hudson River and the Great Lakes—ushered in a wave of industry, technology, transportation and settlement deeper into the United States, more than earning the moniker “The Nation’s First Superhighway.” That storied history, as well as its continued engineering and economic impact, is being celebrated this year for the canal’s big bicentennial anniversary. And to join in the historical fun, we’re highlighting some fascinating secrets and lesser-known factoids about the canal. Here are 10 things you might not know about the Erie Canal, you can thank us later! 1. It’s considered America’s first practical school of civil engineering That’s because it was largely built by amateur engineers and inexperienced builders. Canals were commonplace across the pond in England and Europe at the time, but the artificial waterway was the largest infrastructure project of its kind stateside.  Across the eight years that it took to complete the canal (from 1817 to 1825), the canal’s workforce received hands-on training in civil engineering and technology as they were forced to develop innovative solutions to the project’s numerous challenges, from high costs to geographical barriers.  One such innovation was the canal’s lock sy

In a city where faded Old Style signs swing outside of beloved dive bars and lines snake around the block at trendy cocktail lounges, the best bars in Chicago act as meeting places, date locales and venues for celebrations. With so many great places to grab a beverage, the list of our all-time favorite bars around town is expansive—and inclusive of taprooms at Chicago breweries, sultry wine bars uncorking bottles of reds and whites, and the finest cocktail bars Chicago has to offer. In a metropolis packed with places to sip and swirl, these watering holes shine extra bright and boozy. Take a look at the best bars in Chicago and find the perfect destination for your next night out. Best Chicago bars at a glance: 🎶 For live music: Green Mill – Historic jazz lounge with nightly performances (Uptown) 🍹 For extravagant cocktails: The Aviary – Theatrical cocktail experience (West Loop) 😘 For date night: Lazy Bird – Basement bar with intimate vibes and live sets (West Loop) 🎉 For group celebrations: Three Dots and a Dash – Tiki cocktails with extravagant garnishes (River North) 🍸 For rare spirits: Billy Sunday – Amaro-focused drinks with unusual ingredients (Logan Square) November 3, 2025: This month, we've refined the list to an exclusive ranking of the top 24 absolute best bars in Chicago. You'll find everything from budget-friendly dives like Old Town Ale House to splurge-worthy icons like The Aviary, plus cozy haunts like The Meadowlark to warm up at as fall takes

The Jewish answer to SantaCon, the 2nd annual HannukCon is back this year with a diverse eighth-night live show at Littlefield on Sunday, December 21. Expect a special Hanukkah rap set from Kosha Dillz and some female Yiddish rock courtesy of Riki Rose, as well as knishes, comedy and a human-sized cash-dreidel contest. Holiday-inspired hip-hop tunes will be provided by DJ J-Ronin.

Celebrate the holiday season Belcher-style at this deliciously funny Bob's Burgers Christmas Drag Spectacular at C'mon Everybody. On Saturday, December 20, join Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene and Louise — brought to life by iconic local drag performers including Megami, Matzah Belle Soup, Boxa Crayonz and Benedick the Bastard — for a festive night of music, comedy and holiday chaos.

You'll feel like you're rolling into Emerald City itself with this Wicked Skate night at Xanadu, perfect for all fans of Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. The roller-skating Brooklyn dance club will turn into the Land of Oz with music from Misbehaviour, Operator Emz and DJ Cindy Kim. An Oz-themed costume party will win you a pair of fresh Impala skates, so pull your best Glinda, Elphaba, Dorothy, The Tin Man, etc.

New York’s stalwart old-school entertainer and star of HBO's glorious Somebody Somewhere Murray “Mr. Showbiz” Hill brings his rollicking year-end celebration—always one of the highlights of the season—back for a big 25th anniversary show at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. Expect burlesque titillation, musical mayhem and comedic mirth, with a 10-piece band, a choir, guest performers and celebrity cameos (including Jeff Hiller, Sasha Velour, Angie Pontani and J. Harrison Ghee, among others), and plenty of holiday cheer. Attendees are invited to dress for the occasion, so don't forget your ugly Santa sweater or festive furry suit!

Throughout the year, one of the best aerial displays you'll find in Chicago originates from Navy Pier. During the summer, the Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks shows (on Wednesdays at 9pm and Saturdays at 10pm) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with stunning views available from across the pier's public spaces. During the winter months, the pyrotechnics return for a much-needed encore. If you're feeling weary of crowds, you can also take in the show from nearby beaches or while cruising along the Lakefront Trail.

New York nightlife personality and comedian Dominic Pupa—who you may know from his one-man shows like Gypsies, Tramps & Me, Cherstruck and Surprising No One—returns to The Cutting Room (44 E 32d St) with his annual holiday show, Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel. Expect "pop culture roasting with holiday music parodies that will ruin the Christmas classics for you forever." Touring cities like Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, this spunky and spirited show will make its way to New York City on Saturday, December 13. 

The Meatpacking District has managed to achieve the New York impossible: It’s stayed consistently cool for decades, ever since the west-side neighborhood traded slaughterhouses for stylish designer boutiques. And arguably no MePa destination is as indicative of that trendy  makeover as The Gansevoort, an area centerpiece since 2004. The Gansevoort hasn’t lost its cool since the days Carrie B. and co. were stopping across cobblestones in Manolos, but the downtown property did give things a sleek top-to-bottom spiff-up last year, a four-year-long $40 million renovation well-timed to celebrate the hotel’s big 20th anniversary. And though it still harbors its Cosmopolitan-loving, party-girl ways, it’s looking like the Gansevoort is finally growing up: The 186 guest rooms have been given a refined refresh, with the loft-like interiors (some with 20-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, dramatically large bookcases and double balconies overlooking the Hudson), contemporary-art touches (Banksy coffee-table books, Mick Rock photography) and tech-y amenities — Google Nest Hubs, Mirror home gyms and the like — of the ideal New York apartment none of us can actually afford. (Rooms range from a very comfortable 250 square feet to two-bedroom suits and the duplex penthouse, an elegantly minimalist 1,700-square-foot sprawl of of brushed concrete walls, slate floors and panoramic views.) Outside of your main dwellings, the property’s public areas have also been glamorously refurb

Dress up your furry friend in a fabulous costume because the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is hosting its Halloween: Wags to Witches event, complete with the third annual Canine Costume Contest. On Sunday, October 26 starting at 1pm, you can enjoy a free, fang-tastic afternoon of creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories and more at the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. And then at 3pm, you’ll see pups strut their stuff in their spooky best—it's free to participate with donations welcome. 

Want to get out of the city this fall? You're in luck: Classic Harbor Line offers scenic fall foliage sails aboard gorgeous vintage vessels with a front-row seat to the picturesque changing of the seasons stretching from the Hudson River to the Palisades. Cruises run daily from October 4 through November 16. Enjoy the chance to admire the spectactular fall foliage in a completely new way: By boat! Plus, these elegant 1920s-style yachts make the experience extra special. In addition to gawking at the leaves, you'll also get to see iconic landmarks such as the George Washington Bridge, the Cloisters, the Palisades and the Little Red Light House. Plus, Classic Habor Line offers several more unique options, including the Urban Naturalist Tour: Fall Foliage of the Grand Palisades, which offers a light lunch and narration from an expert on history and nature facts. There's also the Grand Palisades Fall Foliage Schooner Sail if you're looking to travel largely by wind alone, with more time to contemplate the beautiful surroundings.

Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, with programming that changes seasonally. ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations after dusk every evening. Running Thursdays through Saturdays beginning at 7:30pm, it’s best viewed from the section of the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street.

As any single straight woman in New York City surely knows, the Big Apple is full of big fuckboys. To make that fact slightly less depressing, two NYC women—Val Bodurtha and Andrea Popova—have decided to stop trying to understand fuckboy behavior themselves and instead have created a panel of fuckboys to get answers from the source. During this show on August 30 at The Bell House in Brooklyn, three to five women will share a romantic experience that left them confused. Then, both the fuckboy panel and the audience will weigh in with their own dating insights.

You could stay at home watching yet another episode of the same sitcom you've been watching for years (guilty!), or you can watch a group of talented actors perform two never-before-seen comedy pilots live, written by some of New York's most hilarious storytellers. On Saturday, August 23 at 9:30pm, head to the Peoples Improv Theater to watch scripts byAlex Forstenhausler and Frederick Ehrdhart get interpreted during a live, staged reading by a cast of actors including Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand, Douglas Goodhart, George Nicolaidis, Meg MacCary, Sadithi De Zilva, Alex Iona, Mat Leonard, Hallie Eliza Friedman, Alana Jerins, Deborah Offner, PeterPaul Shaker, Mars Ramon, Lee Tyler, Jade Anderson, and Valerie David. The 90-minute, 18-and-over show will be presented by Peter Clark-Deutsch.

Surely 2026 has to be better than—waves around desperately—whatever the hell 2025 was, right? Right?! Despite the universe’s evidence to the contrary, we’re bringing a very hopeful energy into the new year and thankfully New York City is following suit, with a full slate of high-profile museum exhibitions, big-name Broadway shows, a pop superstar’s long-awaited concert tour and a major nationwide birthday. (Happy 250th, America!) We’ve combed through everything announced for 2026 so far—from a rare MoMA retrospective to a Mr. Rodgers–inspired takeover of the Bronx Zoo and loads in between—and narrowed things down to these eight standouts that we’re most looking forward to. Tribeca’s art scene will be getting a massive, tech-forward boost Onassis ONX—the Onassis Foundation’s lab serving artists working in XR, AI and immersive performance—is packing up its midtown digs and heading down to Tribeca, where it will double in size with an experimental, 6,000-square-foot studio at Broadway and Walker Street. We’re talking a motion-capture stage double the size of the old one, a three-wall seamless projection room intended for museum-grade installations and an expanded sound studio. The first show will be “TECHNE: Homecoming,” set to run January 9 to 18, 2026; it will bring together six artists (including Björk collaborator Andrew Thomas Huang and VR pioneer Tamiko Thiel) to explore identity and kinship via video environments and interactive “phygital” installations.  Photograph: By

Thanks to the talented, tortilla-loving likes of Greenpoint's Taqueria Ramirez (and their sister spot Carnitas Ramirez in the East Village), Jackson Height's Birria-Landia, Bushwick's Taqueria Al Pastor, the Los Tacos No. 1 crew and more, New York's taco scene has risen in formidability over the last decade or so. After years of second-rate status to San Diego, San Antonio, Santa Fe and the like, New York is nowadays awash in acclaimed fish tacos, deep-fried flautas and consommé-dipped fold-us. But what we're missing is floating tacos. That is, tacos that you can enjoy while wading in the middle of the ocean, Yeti full of rum punch being sent your way by pool float. Such are the immaculate vibes you'll find at Lime Out, a floating taco restaurant located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. And when yours truly heard that the team was debuting a St. Thomas sister to their viral St. John flagship this November, I knew I had to hightail down to the Caribbean to see exactly how the island's own taco scene was shaking up. RECOMMENDED: I flew from NYC to Canada for 24 hours just for dinner at this exclusive Toronto restaurant Photograph: Sarah SwanLime Out in St. Thomas Set directly in St. Thomas's Lindbergh Bay, the new Lime Out location is — like its sibling, which was birthed in St. John's Coral Bay by lifelong friends Richard Baranowski, Dylan Buchalter and Dane Tarr in 2019 and quickly gained global attention, being named one of TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places — accessible o

Netflix's latest limited series, Pretend It's a City, is a New York fever dream: The seven-episode docuseries is directed by Martin Scorsese, for one, and mostly follows Marty and his good friend and local legend Fran Lebowitz palling around the Players Club, the New York Public Library and the streets of Manhattan as she complains and quips about, well, everything. Michael Bloomberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, cab drivers, distracted walkers, the Dalai Lama—nobody is safe from the writer's infamously sharp-witted critiques and commentary. Through all of these tart takedowns, however, is a sweet loyalty to New York itself, as it was back in the '70s when Lebowitz got her start as a columnist at Andy Warhol's Interview magazine, and as it is now. It's a wistful watch, especially during a time when so much of ever-moving New York City is on pause, but it's also jam-packed with quotes that will leave you chuckling long after the credits roll. Here are 20 of our favorites: 1. "Let me tell you what smells horrible on the L train: The passengers." 2. "The only person I've ever met who disagrees with me as much as [Spike Lee] are my relatives."3. "How would I describe my lifestyle? Well, I can assure you, I would never use the word 'lifestyle.'" 4. "It's an amazing thing because there are millions of people [in New York], and the only person looking where they are going is me." 5. "If you can eat it, it's not art. If you can say 'I'll have that and a cup of coffee,' it's not art." 6. "One

Another "No Kings Day" march is blowing into the Windy City this weekend: The nationwide movement—which calls for mass, peaceful demonstrations against what organizers describe as President Trump's increasingly authoritarian grip on America and its people—returns to Chicago tomorrow, October 18. The autumnal activism follows a June demonstration that saw five million passionate protestors fill the streets of Chicago, and this weekend's turnout is estimated to be even larger.  Ahead of Saturday's rally—which will focus on ICE’s occupation in Chicago, the ongoing government shutdown and the Trump administration’s continued encroachment on states’ rights—here's everything you need to know about the "No Kings" protest in Chicago:  What is the “No Kings” protest? The “No Kings” protest is a joint effort organized by several organizations across the country, including Indivisible, 50501, the American Civil Liberties Union and a contingent of labor unions. The first—and only previous—“No Kings” protest was held on June 14, 2025, to counter a military parade in Washington, D.C., which coincided with President Trump’s 79th birthday. This weekend’s protest was organized to decry the ongoing government shutdown, the creep toward criminalization of political and ideological dissent and the deployment of federal forces in Chicago and beyond. When is the “No Kings” protest in Chicago? The Chicago “No Kings” protest will take place on Saturday, October 18, from noon to 2pm. Where is the “No

Out of all of the film's buzzing around this fall, arguably none are quite as New York as A24's Marty Supreme, the latest from homegrown director Josh Safdie (Good Time, Uncut Gems): The energetic, madcap sports flick transports you to 1950s Manhattan, where a young and extremely cocky Marty Mauser (played by NYC's own Timothée Chalamet) entertains dreams of being a world-champion, Wheaties-box-level ping pong player. In his desperate dash to make it to Japan for an international championship, Marty gets himself wrapped up in love triangles, mob business, competitive rivalries and plenty of anxiety-inducing chaos. This is a Safdie movie after all. RECOMMENDED: The 101 best New York movies of all time Marty Supreme won't hit theaters in the United States until Christmas Day, December 25, but its leading man is hosting a sneak peek of the hotly anticipated film's first 30 minutes tonight, October 9 at 9pm at the Regal Times Square (247 West 42nd Street). Chalamet posted about the surprise screening to his Instagram stories around 5pm today, noting that it will be a first come, first served situation, so very much anticipate quite a crowd. (And, likely, a Club Chalamet cameo.)  Photograph: Courtesy @tchalamet/InstagramTimothée Chalamet's Instagram Story on October 9, 2025 It's not the first time this week that Chalamet, Safdie and the rest of the Marty Supreme crew—which includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher—gave N

Our idea of fancy is the "free" food you get at an airport lounge, but if your travel habits are a bit more refined than that, Priority Pass—the global membership program that provides access to a network of airport lounges and other quality travel amenities—has debuted an even more premium way of getting where you need to go. Meet: Priority Pass's new private service, "a new luxury airport experience for the most discerning of travellers," per parent company Collinson International. Announced last week, the new Priority Pass tier opens up access to "most exquisite private terminals and lounges, expedited security, and gourmet dining experiences" to customers. Launching first in the Middle East and Europe (across 70-plus airports and 30 countries, including key travel hubs like London, Dubai, Paris, Los Angeles and Singapore) with further global expansion planned, the new service will bring hallmarks of private aviation to commercial airline passengers.  We're talking stuff like a personal meet-and-greet at the airport to guide you through private check-in and security, access to a VIP lounge stocked with elevated dining options while you wait for your flight, and a chauffeured ride directly to the aircraft when it's time to board.  RECOMMENDED: Here's what to expect at Capital One Landing at DCA, the first of its kind lounge in the U.S. “Priority Pass redefined what premium travel looks like. Now, with Priority Pass Private, we’re once again raising the bar, delivering an ex

Taylor Swift and New York City have a close connection—she's written famous songs about the Big Apple, regularly causes a ruckus when she frequents the city's best restaurants, and even had locals recently recreating her engagement proposal in our parks. So it's not a shock that NYC would be included in the upcoming celebrations for the pop superstar's highly anticipated 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl, which is set to drop on Friday, October 3rd. And if new T. Swift tunes alone aren't exciting enough, the record comes complete with a big-screen component: Yes, there's an accompanying album-concept film that will feature a brand-new music video (for "The Fate of Ophelia,” one of the 12 tracks on the upcoming album), lyric videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the mega-star musician. Entitled Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, the 90-minute movie event will be released in theaters across North America for one weekend only, from Friday, October 3 until Sunday, October 5. And you'll be able to see it for yourself at some of New York's best movie theaters, including the AMC Lincoln Square 13 and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. RECOMMENDED: 7 surprising things we learned from the new Taylor Swift documentary View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) Where to watch Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” in NYC: Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of

For anyone who has had to navigate lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivities or any other limiting food-related allergies, a new NYC bakery is here to help, in delicious pastry form: Bub's Bakery is the latest from the team behind local hotspots Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper Club, and it's bringing all of your usual bakery favorites—flaky croissants, gooey cookies and the like—all without nine of the most common allergens, including gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and all animal products. Inspired by co-founder Jenn Saesue’s experience navigating her husband’s food intolerances and developed in partnership with James Beard–nominated baking pro Melissa Weller (Roberta’s, Sadelle’s), Bub's doesn't "focus isn’t on what’s missing," per the team, but rather "on everything that’s possible." RECOMMENDED: NYC's 30 best bakeries including pie pros, famous cupcake destinations and more That means a wide array of both savory and sweet items: kouign amanns with raspberry-rose jam and yuzu lemon curd, oversized cinnamon rolls, savory Danishes with roasted mushroom bechamel, buttery "egg-and-cheese" biscuit sandwiches, rice crispy bars and pumpkin pie cups with cheesecake swirls, among others. Photograph: Courtesy Bub's BakeryBub's Bakery Photograph: Courtesy Bub's BakeryBub's Bakery "What makes Bub’s different is the level of culinary innovation at its core," per the team. "Every recipe was developed from the ground up, not just swapping ingredients, but inventing new techniques that deliv

There's always a lot going on in Miami and for years, Time Out Miami has been sifting through all of those happening happenings to keep you in-the-know about the best things to do in the Magic City, the best restaurants to eat at and so much more. But now, we’re reversing the roles—it’s your turn to tell us what life in the 305 is like for you.  We want to know if you really think those white-sand beaches and public parks are all they're cracked up to be. How about that public transport system? Is it easy walking, cycling and driving around the Floridian city? How has it been navigating the local dating scene or trying to make new friends here? Do you like your local neighborhood? And what about everything else: Miami's nightlife and live music, art, theater and shopping scenes? Are those actually cool and, more importantly, how affordable is it to enjoy all of those things? The survey comes with some logistical stuff: You’ll be asked to rate things from one to five—one being "awful," five being "amazing"—and which parts of Miami life bring you the most joy. Ultimately, we want to what life in your city feels like right now.  But the whole thing will only take 10 minutes max. And, as a thank you, we’ll give you the chance to enter into a prize draw for a $500 Amazon voucher. The prize draw closes October 12 at 11:59pm ET. You’ll need to be 18 years or above to take part in the survey. Find the terms and conditions here.  Take the survey here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for ou

In the quarter-century since it first opened its doors on 116 Suffolk Street, Bluestockings has been more than just a bookstore, though it's undoubtedly been one of New York's best. The Lower East Side shop's full name, Bluestockings Cooperative, is more indicative of the community gathering space the venue has served as for women, queer and transgender folks, sex workers and more since 1999. It's part social justice clearinghouse, with stacks upon stacks of radical reads and feminist titles; part fair-trade cafe, fueled with tasty organic and vegan options; and part activist center, with a schedule busy with open mic nights, sewing circles and de-escalation training sessions.  But, sadly, it's now time to say goodbye to Bluestockings, as owners have announced that the store will be closing its doors and ceasing all operations by the end of the year, per a statement posted to its website and social media handles on September 22. "The current, former worker-owners, and staff part of the sunsetting crew are gutted to be delivering this news," began the notice. "After 26+ years of serving marginalized communities as an independent feminist bookstore, event hub, and all-around radical community space, the daily operations are unfortunately no longer sustainable on multiple fronts." RECOMMENDED: One of the world’s most beautiful bookshops is in Manhattan—it's French, of course After thanking longtime patrons for the support and contributions that "have sustained the spirit of this

Bostonians aren't ones to shy away from giving their opinion, a fact that Time Out is very much looking to take advantage of. For years, Time Out Boston has been keeping you in-the-know about the best things to do in Beantown, the best restaurants to eat at and so much more. But now, we’re reversing the roles—it’s your turn to tell us what life in the Hub is like for you.  We want to know what you really think about Boston's public transport system and how easy it is to walk or cycle around the city. How has it been navigating the local dating scene or trying to make new friends here? Boston has previously been praised for its green spaces—we want to hear your thoughts about those public parks. And your local neighborhood. And everything else related to nightlife and live music, art, theater and shopping in the city, including how affordable it is to actually enjoy all of those things in Boston.  Now here's the logistical stuff: You’ll be asked to rate things from one to five—one being "awful," five being "amazing"—and which parts of Boston life bring you the most joy. Ultimately, we want to what life in your city feels like right now.  The whole thing will take 10 minutes max, and, as a thank you, we’ll give you the chance to enter into a prize draw for a $500 Amazon voucher. The prize draw closes October 12 at 11:59pm ET. You’ll need to be 18 years or above to take part in the survey. Find the terms and conditions here.  Take the survey here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for

Time Out New York has been keeping you in-the-know about the biggest, buzziest, bougiest and all-around best things going on in New York City for three whole decades. But now, we’re reversing the roles—it’s your turn to tell us what life in the Big Apple is like for you.  We want to know what you think of the city's subway and public transport, and how easy it is to walk or cycle around the five boroughs. We want to know about how you find the local dating scene or how you make new friends in the city. We want to hear your thoughts on New York's green spaces and your local neighborhood. We want to know your opinion on all things nightlife, live music, art, theater, restaurants and bars, and shopping in the city, including how satisfied you are with those respective scenes and how affordable it is to enjoy them.  So, the logistical stuff: You’ll be asked to rate things from one to five—one being "awful," five being "amazing"—and which parts of NYC life bring you the most joy. Ultimately, we want to what life in your city feels like right now.  The whole thing will take just 10 minutes, and, as a thank you, we’ll give you the chance to enter into a prize draw for a $500 Amazon voucher. The prize draw closes October 12 at 11:59pm ET. You’ll need to be 18 years or above to take part in the survey. Find the terms and conditions here.  Take the survey here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out New York newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.