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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 array of museums, covering every field of culture and knowledge: There are quirky museums and interactive museums, free museums and world renowned art institutions like the Met. Between them, they offer so many exhibitions of every variety and taste that it's hard to keep track of them. But if you’ve starting to suffer a sudden attack of FOMA (that's fear of missing art ;) ), don't worry! We've got you covered with our select list of the best museum exhibitions in NYC. Don't waste any time—head to NYC's best museum exhibits now! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to museums in NYC

Contrary to its moniker, Oktoberfest, the annual autumnal celebration anchored in Munich, Germany, with satellite festivities all over the globe, kicks off in September. Lucky for you, New York City hosts some of the best boozy, musical sausage fests in the world. This year’s events include weeks-long waterside parties and brewery bashes—all with plenty of German (and local!) beer to start your fall eating and drinking plans out right. Here's where to keep the party going all season long. RECOMMENDED: Oktoberfest NYC 2023 guide

Just being in NYC in the fall is an experience in itself—for a few brief months, we all channel Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail and breathe in the crisp air filled with the smell of leaves and pretend we're in the middle of a love story for the ages (maybe we are). It's true that NYC is one of the most sought out places to experience the best that fall offers, from delightfully spooky Halloween events and festivals to gorgeous leaf-peeping opportunities and some of the best festivals. Autumn in NYC is tough to match! Keep scrolling to find out how to make this the best one yet.

The best NYC events in September include everything from last-minute things to do in summer to early fall celebrations including incredible art and cultural events. Use our events calendar for September to help you schedule all the happenings you don’t want to miss like the Brooklyn Book Festival, the first Latin Night Market and new exhibits at the city’s best museums. Sure, summer is nearly over, but there's still time to enjoy all of the wonderful things to do outside in New York before the cold temps usher in fall in NYC with its colorful leaves, apple cider donuts and jack o' lanterns galor. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2023

'Tis the season to get spooky! But beyond the best Halloween events, there are also plenty of other awesome NYC events in October 2023. Use our events calendar to plan the quintessential month for fall foliage spotting, pumpkin picking,Oktoberfest beer drinking and more things to do in fall. Kick off fall with some epic cultural events you don't want to miss like Open House New York, a show at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center and major exhibits at The Met. And just in case you want to plan ahead, here's our November event list to start marking your calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2023

We're throwing the spookiness into high gear with events for Halloween in NYC. October is filled with costumed parties, jump scares at haunted houses, corn mazes and parades — and we're so ready! Don't bother breaking out your sewing kit, New York's greatest Halloween stores have plenty of options to make you look really spooky. Make sure to check out our NYC events in October too for even more activities to finish off the month in killer spirits.  Bookmark this link because we'll be updating this guide all autumn long. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in NYC

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: an "Only Murders in the Building" pop-up, Global Citizen Festival, Brooklyn Book Festival, Ben Schwartz & Friends at Radio City, the first-ever Latin Night Market and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! 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. 

New York City is full of free outdoor art that you don't even have to go to a museum to see. Sculptures, murals and photographs can be found in its parks, sidewalks and on its buildings! Locations such as the High Line, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens and other NYC locales all have a wide variety of pieces awaiting you, from massive sculptures to eye-popping murals and graffiti. Best of all, it costs you nothing to pay a visit. Below, find the best outdoor art in NYC to brighten up any fall day. RECOMMENDED: The best art shows and exhibits in NYC

When comedian Ben Schwartz walks (runs, actually) on stage at Radio City Music Hall this weekend, he'll be making history. His long-form improv show, Ben Schwartz & Friends, is the first improv show to headline the iconic venue.  It’s a big moment for the Bronx-born comedian to perform in his hometown, and it’s an even bigger moment for long-form improv as it gains more traction and fans. It’s also a big moment for Schwartz’s comedic evolution, especially considering he had to be forced to audition for his first comedy show decades ago. Now, he stitches together hilarious tales live on stage, inventing characters, creating complex backstories, miming props and leaving the audience doubled over in laughter. RECOMMENDED: Time Out New York’s 2023 Fall Preview Photograph: Sela Shiloni "We create an entire world/show that connects and stories that somehow start far apart and then connect and all have something to do with each other," Schwartz tells Time Out New York. "When it works right, it feels like it's written, and it feels like magic. It feels like a magic trick." Schwartz and his friends extemporaneously create comedic worlds that are so clever, so witty, so deft, it feels like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat. You see it, you believe it, but you're left in awe wondering: How did that happen? For Schwartz, it all started at Union College in New York.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes)

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 the Latin Night Market, Affordable Art Fair, a John Wick-themed bar, sex trivia, the last week for Brooklyn Museum's Picasso show 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. 

Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold. NYC is one of the greatest cities in the world, but holy cow, is it pricey. Seeing Broadway shows or dining at one of the city’s most buzzed about restaurants will cost you a pretty penny. Luckily for us, the city also offers a prime list of free museum days, walking tours, exhibits, comedy shows and more. Read on for our list of NYC's best gratis activities. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to our best things to do in NYC

New York City’s art scene is in for a groundbreaking fall season. With several major debuts, some big “firsts” and a packed calendar of art shows, New Yorkers are guaranteed the chance to feast their eyes on some stunning works. A few highlights include the first-ever major zine exhibition in North America, a show exploring the frenemies Manet and Degas, the return of the LOVE sculpture and a brand-new photography festival.  From public art displays to gallery shows to museum presentations, here are 25 art experiences we’re excited about this fall. They’re presented in chronological order, so you can mark your calendar. RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now

One of Brooklyn’s favorite beer halls since 2007, Radegast Hall has also become a top destination for Oktoberfest fêtes in Williamsburg. This year’s celebration will include waves of German suds, the best wursts in the area all hot off the grill, mug holding competitions, and ceremonial keg tappings. The party's held on September 23 and 30. 

Prepare to be awestruck at this appropriately named show that takes a new spin on classic late night variety shows. It's hosted by Eric Dittelman (of "America's Got Talent" fame), who combines mind reading with stand-up and improv comedy. The show also features circus acrobat Leah Orleans, stand-up comedian Jay Jurden, comedy magician Nick Diffatte and saxophonist Alex Harris. While New York City has plenty to offer the curious theatergoer, AWESTRUCK sets a new standard for uniquely magical entertainment that'll make you gasp, laugh and leave full of wonder. See the show on Wednesday, September 27 at ArtSpace at PUBLIC, 215 Chrystie Street, beneath a ceiling full of glittering disco balls.  

Enjoy three straight hours of music and dance at the annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 23. Activities include free face-painting, balloon making and music.  Featured performers include folk balladeer Allen Gogarty; Irish fiddler and step dancer Bernadette Fee; Queens country singer Cathy Maguire; uilleann piper Cillian Vallely; the McCourt Family’s Gigi Eugenie McCourt; folk artist from Ireland Kevin McCormack; and the folk duo Bob and Bronagh Batch. The free, picnic-style event is at the Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City presented by the NY Irish Center.

The Meat Cats (Irina Chelidze and Britt Migs) are serving up some laughs at Brooklyn's Union Hall on Septembe 24 as part of their comedy show, Sunday Sauce. The duo are co-hosting the event and performing some new sketches of their own before welcoming a talented line-up of comedians, including: Jo Firestone, Alex English, Richard Perez, Esther Fallick, Molly Zalman, and Kevin Mulharin. It promises to be the sloppiest, sauciest show you'll see all week. Advance tickets are $11 and $18 day of.

UPDATE, September 22: Paws on Parade has been cancelled for 2023 because of expected rain. Parade around Bryant Park with your pup at Paws on Parade, hosted by AKC Museum of the Dog. This adorable event invites dogs and their humans to prance around the park and get in on a whole day of dog-gone good fun on Saturday, September 23. Activities include art making, live performances, fun photo opps, dog awards, food vendors and K9 demonstrations. Extra bonus: For one day only, leashed dogs will be invited to play on the lawn of Bryant Park. Even if you don't have a dog, come by and cheer on the pups. Spectators are encouraged to play "Dog Bingo" to see how many different kinds of dogs they can track throughout the event. The AKC booth will provide Bingo cards. The event's free to attend, but you must register in advance if you're bringing your dog.  

This variety show on Saturday, September 23 is "for anyone who's ever looked at their family and thought: How did I get here?" Hosted by Moth StorySLAM champ Lauren LoGiudice, Ancestry Dot Comedy explores a big question: "Thanks to commercial DNA tests, family secrets are flying out of closets all of the U.S.A.: hidden identities, illicit affairs, secret sperm and egg donations, unrevealed adoptions ... What does access to this wellspring of information mean for who we are?" The show breaks the stigma around family trauma, offering a space to share the tough stuff.  The September show at Manhattan's Parkside Lounge features Shea Vassar, Lauren Davis, Amando Houser, and Dena Davis along with. The pre-show gathering features Spencer Brisson of Baby Cobra Yoga and mental health expert Dr. Marcie Beigel. Come by early to mingle. 

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 give the crowd something stare at. Think of it as a full-brain experience. Comics Dan Goodman, Joanna Ross and special guests will welcome talented pole dancers and comedians from across NYC.  This weekend's shows on September 22-23 are dedicated to the music of Whitney Houston. "Wanna dance with somebody?" This show is your spot.

Expect "a night of ridiculous and thought-provoking sex trivia—Bushwick style" at this event on Tuesday, September 19. Sex educator extraordinaire Niki Davis-Fainbloom will be lead an evening of trivia questions on everything from STI myths, the physiology of pleasure to the kinkiest sex you can think of. The fun's happening at Pine Box Rock Shop. Winning teams will receive sexy prizes sponsored and a newfound understanding of how ridiculous being a human with genitals is. Extra perk: Downeast Cider is sponsoring this event, so you'll receive a pint of their seasonal Pumpkin Cider on the house.

And Scene is a half-scripted comedy show where actors and improvisers are paired up to perform scenes together. The actors can only say the words as they come in the script, and the improvisers don't know what play they're in, making for a truly chaotic and hilarious evening. See the show on Monday, September 18 at Caveat. This month's performers include: Zach Cherry from Severance, Jefferson White from Yellowstone, Connor Ratliff from Dead Eyes, Chet Siegal from Search Party, Michelle Veintimilla from Gotham, Ryah Nixon who just closed Once Upon A One More Time on Broadway, Dan Weschler of Pigpen, Alex Dickson from John Oliver, Brian Morabito from Comedy Central, and Nikita Tewani who has been on series like The Blacklist. It's hosted by Mick Szal.

In this stand-up comedy showcase, hear from comedians of diverse backgrounds "coming together to look like a classic college brochure." Cansu Karabiyik hosts and produces this night of laughs at Q.E.D. Astoria featuring comedians who've appearted on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO and more. This week's Diversity Hire show runs on Friday, September 22.

In the 21st edition of Thirsty Girl and Angie Pontani's world-renowned festival, burlesque artists from around the world pull out the stops (and tassels) to showcase the finest the art form has to offer on four successive nights.  More than 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers fill the stages at four nightclubs. The festival typically brings together over 2,500 enthusiastic audience members for live music, DJs, circus performers, and, of course, burlesque and boylesque. Plus, expect a shopping boutique with custom corsets, pasties, hair ornaments, vintage dresses, lingerie, couture gloves and more. The festival kicks off on Thursday, September 28 with The Teaser Party at The Bell House in Brooklyn (don't miss the VIP experience on the history of g-strings). Then there's The Premiere Party at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, September 29 and The Saturday Spectacular at Sony Hall on Saturday, September 30. The fest wraps up with The Golden Pastie Awards at Le Poisson Rouge on Sunday, October 1. Visit the festival website for a full list of performers. 

Twin brothers and vaudeville aficionados Max and Nicky Weinbach bring class back to the comedy scene—and this week celebrates six years of the show. Head to Under St. Mark's Theater in Manhattan on Thursday, September 21 for a special anniversary edition of "Vintage Basement," a neo-retro night of comedy and music filled with quirky, absurd antics and dovelike musical stylings. Headliners include Jo Firestone, Eudora Peterson, Bonnie McFarlane, and magician Christian Cagigal. 

For one weekend only, you can step inside The Goosebury Theater and conduct your own "Only Murders in the Building"-style investigation—totally for free. Hulu's hosting a free murder mystery experience for fans of the show on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Though advance tickets are fully booked, you can show up at the theater in Washington Heights and wait in line for your chance at true main character energy. We got a sneak peek at the experience today and can promise it's sure to delight fans of the show with its intricate details, cool costumes, hilarious moments and stunning location. Here are five things not to miss.  Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out 1. The spectacular setting The bells and whistles of this immersive experience are the main draw, of course, but the theater itself is an architectural masterpiece. The event takes place inside the actual venue where the show was recorded—United Palace (4140 Broadway in Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood). The theater dates back to 1930 and was described by The New York Times as "Byzantine-Romanesque-Indo-Hindu-Sino-Moorish-Persian-Eclectic-Rococo-Deco," the theater says. It's filled with swoon-worthy ceilings, ornate carvings and dramatic lighting.  This pop-up expertly uses the entire space, from the lobby to the stage to the dressing rooms, offering fans the chance to peek into practically every nook and cranny of the space. Plus, it's pretty cool to think you're walking arou

The performing arts—with comedy shows, musical comedy and stand-up—can definitely make us laugh. But what about the visual arts? Can a sculpture elicit a chuckle? This fall, a troupe of New York City artists want to find out. They're launching a free art exhibition called "Funny Stuff," which runs from September 23-October 13 at Andrew Logan Projects in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood.  RECOMMENDED: Gutenberg! The Musical! co-stars roast each other as they reunite The art show features humorous works created by both artists and comedians.  "The work will stand on its own as art, but will be created with the intention of making the viewer laugh out loud," Caroline Doyle, one of the show's organizers, said. Doyle organized the show with Charlie Bardey and Marissa Goldman, all comedians and artists.   Photograph: Courtesy of "Funny Stuff" | Michael Fails' sculptural piece. In one sculpture, titled "Costume Adventure: Everything Must Go!," viewers are transported to a Halloween store presenting absurd costumes like the "Desperate Yearning" kit. Another piece, called "Yassified Billy Bass" reconstructs the toy while poking fun at minimalistic and modern design in simple household items today. What looks like a simple chair is actually a sculpture called "Chair for an Inverted Ass." Other artworks document quotidian moments from a pile of scrap collected over three decades. Most pieces are available for sale. Through an open call, anyone was invited to submit work for the show.

Step inside The Goosebury Theater and into the razzle-dazzle world of "Only Murders in the Building" this weekend. Hulu's hosting a free murder mystery experience for fans filled with fun activations, an interactive investigation, giveaways and cool photo opps.  The activation takes place inside the actual theater where season three was filmed (in real life, it's called United Palace in Washington Heights). The event runs from Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, September 24, and tickets are available for free, first-come, first served. If tickets sell out, there will be a standby line for non-ticketed guests. RECOMMENDED: Gutenberg! The Musical! co-stars roast each other as they reunite Clues will be strewn throughout the theater, and guests can gather their own crime scene evidence in an effort to figure out whodunnit before the final curtain call. Photograph: Courtesy of Hulu The experience kicks off with a briefing from Detective Williams's team to get the scoop on the current state of the investigation. Then, you're set loose to explore. Props and costumes from the show's third season will be on display as evidence, playbills are waiting to be distributed and ushers' flashlights double as UV forensic tools.  There's even a memorial shrine for Ben Glenroy where fans can leave notes, flowers, photos of themselves with Ben or their latest CoBro fan fiction.  Photograph: By Patrick Harbron If you haven't watched the TV show yet, here's the premise: Broadway's star ac

The antithesis of fast fashion, Zero Waste Daniel transforms scraps from other brands and factories into gorgeous genderless garments with patchwork designs. The sustainable fashion brand just opened a brick-and-mortar store in Brooklyn with one-of-a-kind clothing, lifestyle products and a Seussian display of clothing scraps. "The mission is really to challenge the norms of garment production and say that it's possible to make things that are beautiful and desirable and affordable without creating waste," the company's founder and co-owner Daniel Silverstein tells Time Out New York.  RECOMMENDED: The best sample sales in NYC this week Zero Waste Daniel stays true to the brand’s name by sending nothing to landfills—a rarity in the fashion industry. The only waste that leaves his studio is floor sweepings, and it takes nearly a year to collect a kitchen-size bag of those tiny bits of thread and fabric. The brand makes every single one-of-a-kind garment on-site using unworn scraps from other clothing production operations. The product line includes a colorful floral hoodie ($175), chic black patterned joggers ($165), a one-piece black and neon swimsuit ($119) and lots more. Here's the full online store. Photograph: Bobby Pache An upcycling pioneer, Silverstein is determined to change the way people dress.  We must innovate past the idea of a new hemline or silhouette and address the real problem of how we make and consume clothing. “As designers, we’re meant to solve problems

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Tuesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last time, Things to Do Editor Rossilynne Skena Culgan shared 10 hot tips for NYC’s biggest tourist attractions. In a new exhibit at The Met, several of Pablo Picasso’s early works hang perfectly mounted on the museum’s walls, telling the story of a little-known residential commission the artist began but never completed. Meanwhile, across the river at the Brooklyn Museum, Picasso’s paintings are presented next to feminist works of art and damning quotes by the artist in an exhibit called “It’s Pablo-matic.” Back in Manhattan, the Museum of Modern Art is set to launch a show called “Picasso in Fontainebleau,” which will focus on the works Picasso created during three months in Fontainebleau, France. For its part, The Guggenheim just wrapped up “Young Picasso in Paris,” an exhibit detailing the artist’s foundational early years in France. Finally, The Hispanic Society Museum will display “Picasso and the Spanish Classics“ later this fall, exploring Picasso’s response to Spanish literature.  Fifty years after his death, Picasso is having a moment thanks to “Celebration Picasso 1973-2023,” a global commemoration at museums across the world. It’s organized by the Spanish and French governments as a deep exploration of his work. Photograph: Pablo Pi

Majestic, incredible elephants are getting the spotlight in a new exhibit at The American Museum of Natural History. "The Secret World of Elephants" will showcase both modern and ancient elephants, offering visitors a chance to see a full-scale model of a woolly mammoth, learn about what elephants eat, touch an elephant's tooth, listen to elephant calls and more. The exhibition opens on Monday, November 13, in the museum’s LeFrak Family Gallery. An additional ticket is required to visit the exhibit; museum members can visit for free. RECOMMENDED: See inside the American Museum of Natural History’s massive new expansion Truly awe-inspiring animals, elephants "hear" with their feet, use 40,000 muscles in their trunks and reshape the forests and savannas they live in, creating an environment upon which many other species rely. Their trunks are strong enough to pull down a tree, yet nimble enough to pluck a single blade of grass. They form close social bonds, recognizing each others’ voices. They’re known to care for ill individuals and to visit the spot where a family member died. As ingenious problem solvers, elephants trample plants, dig water holes and transport seeds, acting as ecosystem engineers affecting hundreds of other species.  "The Secret World of Elephants" reveals new science about these beautiful creatures, highlighting their extraordinary mind and senses and detailing why they're essential to ecosystems. Elephants are not only majestic and incredible animals, t

Join an elite group this Halloween season: The League of Inebriation Technology (L.I.T.), a storied institution dedicated to studying the celebratory effects of alcohol. Get in on the fun at The Drunken Laboratory, a bar in Brooklyn where you’ll wear lab coats and goggles for a night of sipping drinks and doing science.  The bar's Haunted Laboratory experience includes a ghostly drink menu, haunted decor and scare actors for a truly immersive experience. Tickets are on sale now starting at $45; the experience begins on September 22 in Bed-Stuy with dates running through the finale on Halloween night.  RECOMMENDED: The best Halloween events for 2023 in NYC During the event, guests will try to free the laboratory from the clutches of the supernatural. Plus, you’ll get to compete against each other—from performing exothermic reaction experiments that send heat erupting into the air, to competing in ghoulish trivia quizzes—for the chance to win free themed shots, merch or hangover kits.  Photograph: Courtesy of The Drunken Laboratory Cautney Nelson, a former lab scientist, founded The Drunken Laboratory with a simple mission: Drink, have fun and do science. With a mission to get more people involved in science, she contributes 10% of the bar’s proceeds to support disadvantaged youths through her STEM-focused nonprofit Millennial Scnce. The organization offers grants, helps college students and bolsters business ventures. Since The Drunken Laboratory was founded in 2019, it’s we

It's impossible not to hear the echoes of 9/11 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. The sound of water rushing into the memorial pools fills the air as guests walk up the front steps to the theater in the shadow of One World Trade Center. The performing arts center, which was unveiled today and will open to the public next week, marks the final piece in the puzzle of the World Trade Center site. Twenty-two years after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, officials say the site offers hope at the sacred ground. RECOMMENDED: A powerful new 9/11 exhibit is now on view at the NYC Fire Museum When it opens to the public on September 19, the Perelman will become the only major performing arts venue in Lower Manhattan. Its opening, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said, adds to the vibrancy and growth of Lower Manhattan. "After 9/11, many people thought New York's best days were behind us. I remember those days. And 'Lower Manhattan would never recover' was the zeitgeist," he said. "Today it's where you want to be. Just think about the renaissance of Lower Manhattan and of New York in general." Photograph: By Iwan Baan The eye-catching building, a feat of design and engineering, is sure to become a landmark in Lower Manhattan. As the city's mayor two decades ago, Bloomberg vowed to include a performing arts center in the plans to rebuild the World Trade Center site. Out of the ashes, something new, something wonderful has risen. "It's taken a long time for this day to

Long before Pablo Picasso's works made it to major American museums, an art collector in Brooklyn identified the artist's talents and believed his works should be displayed. In fact, he wanted to hang Picasso's works on his very own walls.  In 1910, Hamilton Easter Field commissioned Picasso to adorn a room in his Brooklyn Heights home with murals, but Picasso didn't finish the works before Field died. Now, for the first time, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is bringing together six paintings linked to the commission. "Picasso: A Cubist Commission in Brooklyn" opens on Thursday, September 14 and runs through January 14, 2024. RECOMMENDED: A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum takes on Picasso's 'problematic' legacy "It's an important aspect of Picasso's work that has been not researched on that level, has been not known before we embarked on this project," The Met's director Max Hollein said. "I hope the exhibition will be as revelatory to our audience as it has been to us." In addition to the six paintings linked to the commission, the exhibition also features related sketches and even the letter in which Field detailed his specifications to Picasso.  Photograph: By Anna-Marie Kellen | The letter from Field to Picasso. Field asked the artist to create paintings for the library in his Brooklyn Heights home, a small room with a single window. Some of the paintings would hang atop bookcases, while others were intended as long horizontal pieces over doors. "In any case," Field

The return of summer means night market season has arrived at long last. After the chilly winter season, NYC rewards us with warm summer nights made for dining outdoors.  Five open-air night markets will pop up around town this summer, from the Bronx to Brooklyn and Manhattan to Queens. There's even a vegan night market joining the roster! We've rounded up details on all five, so grab some cash and head out to eat locally—and deliciously.  Photograph: Time Out/Ali Garber Queens Night Market It’s hard to get good food on the cheap, but for seven years, Queens Night Market has prided itself on offering the city’s best eats for just $5-6. The foodie festival runs on Saturday nights through the summer at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. There will also be other items sale besides food, including vintage apparel, hand-poured candles, travel photography, crochet toys, stationery, small batch soap, henna, vintage brooches, international handcrafts, NYC-themed apparel, gourmet dog treats, handmade jewelry, ceramics and local art. In its existence, the market has attracted over 2 million visitors, helped launch 350 new businesses in New York and represented more than 90 countries through its vendors and their food. In 2022, the event averaged over 15,000 attendees each Saturday night.  Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out Vegan Night Market Romaine calm: A vegan night market is now open in Manhattan! The Vegan Night Market popping up in Ce

Eighty years ago, as World War II raged on, Danish citizens worked together to ferry 7,000 Jewish people to safety, keeping them out of concentration camps.  Now, New York City’s Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will commemorate that anniversary, known as one of the most effective examples of mass resistance in modern history. "Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark" will debut on October 15, 2023; it’s the museum’s first exhibition developed for elementary-age students. RECOMMENDED: This mouthwatering new exhibit at New-York Historical Society celebrates Jewish deli culture The exhibit focuses on themes of separation, bravery and resilience to help children ages 9+ reflect on the dangers of prejudice and on their own potential for courageous collective action. New technology, such as holographic narrators and animation, will help tell the story. The exhibit design by a company called Local Projects will also feature Discovery Walls, which allow visitors to step into scenes from 1943 through video, photography and audio.  ... we must proactively engage new generations in the fight for a better world. Amid a climate of antisemitism and Holocaust denial, "'Courage to Act' will address a critical need by reaching younger children, whose Holocaust education in New York City public schools typically begins in the eighth grade," the museum said in a statement.  "As the number of Holocaust survivors decreases and we confront resurgent antisemitism, we must

Even if you don't have the funds to book a night at the posh Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan, you can now book a fancy and fun experience at the hotel: Afternoon tea.  This truly lavish experience, which used to be reserved only for special occasions like Mother’s Day, is now available year-round on the hotel’s 35th floor with delectable treats and stunning views of Central Park.  RECOMMENDED: The best afternoon tea NYC has to offer Mandarin Oriental’s afternoon tea, served from noon-2pm daily, features a selection of tea sandwiches (don’t miss the black truffle and organic egg salad on brioche), scones served with lemon curd, and other sweet treats (like lemon tarts and madeleines).  Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out | A truly elevated experience. Each guest can pick their own tea, served in an individual kettle. Teas on the menu right now include organic wild strawberry, ginger yuzu, and Rudd Barrel cabernet tea. The tea list and experience will be updated seasonally, with new themed treats and displays all served on regal displays.   Afternoon tea costs $110 per person or $140 with a glass of champagne. Here's how to book. Afternoon tea is served in the hotel’s MO Lounge, which boasts spectacular views of the midtown skyline and of Central Park. For an extra treat, book a table during the fall to see the park’s leaves change or during the winter to (hopefully) catch some snowy views.  Located in Columbus Circle, the hotel's known for its hospitality, so wh