Shaye Weaver

While we can never quit NYC, with its amazing restaurants, internationally-recognized bars and world-class museums, the crowds, the hustle and the pace, however, can lead to some serious stress. And, well, sometimes we need a weekend trip away. Fortunately, the location of our fine city affords easy access to many other exciting, yet more relaxed destinations. These weekend getaways from NYC offer fun, relaxation and a little something different not too far from home. Whether you’re taking a car or public transportation, these destinations open up a whole new world in upstate New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and more. Plus, they're easily accessible in five hours or less. Enjoy nature, chill by a lake, take in some art or do a little shopping. From quaint towns to beachy locales, a weekend away will be just the thing to recharge. If you don’t have a whole weekend to spare, consider one of these day trips from NYC. Looking for a longer getaway? A road trip from NYC might be for you. RECOMMENDED: 🚕 Best things to do in upstate New York🏖️ Best beach hotels near NYC🍺 The best Airbnbs near breweries outside of NYC⛰️ The coziest Airbnb cabins near NYC🎿 The best Airbnbs for a ski getaway from NYC This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Taking your love to new heights can be a tricky task but after a date night at One World Observatory, it's not so daunting—it's fun! In March, I was invited by the observatory for a complimentary dinner date with my husband that started with the observatory experience and ended with a decadent meal at ONE Dine—its elevated New American restaurant from Chef Reuel Vincent. I'd never been to the top of ONE World Trade before. At 102 stories (1,268 feet) high, the observatory offers a rare view of New York City and New Jersey other vantage points do not. It's so high up that you nearly touch the clouds and you can easily view flight traffic in the distance. Because it's situated Downtown, the city unfolds before you like a vast landscape of twinkling stars. You can see the skyscraper-less West Village, the bright LED lights of Times Square, the bridges over the East River, the tiny boats in the harbor and so much more. Photograph by Thomas Leonczik To get there, my date and I got to take a quick photo together before heading into a super high-tech elevator that whisked us up 102 floors in 47 seconds. The elevator's interior walls were actually screens that show the development of the city across 400 years, from its indigenous roots to today. As our ears popped, we got to envision our city from its birth to its role as the crossroads of the world. Once the doors slid open, we were escorted to a room for a quick film in the See Forever Theater that celebrated the city today with

Free and cheap tickets to New York City's best museums? They exist! One of the benefits of living in or visiting NYC is the plethora of incredible cultural institutions at your fingertips. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, MoMA and the Guggenheim are among the finest in the world. The only downside: pricey admissions fees. Unlike cities such as London or Washington, D.C., New York isn’t big on publicly funded museums, which is too bad—especially if you actually live here and have to spend most of your wages on food and rent. Granted, there are senior and student discounts, and memberships that let you get in gratis if you’re willing to pay the annual fee up front. There is a workaround. Most museums offer some free hours throughout the week or month, and some have pay-what-you-wish admission—you just have to know where and when they are. In our guide to all the free museum days and cheap admission hacks in NYC, we’ve got the info you need—whether you live here or are planning a visit. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best museums in NYC

NYC's public swimming pools are an oasis for heat-weary New Yorkers every summer, whether they take a dip in the cool waters or just lounge poolside. We certainly have our pick of options as there are more than 60 public swimming pools scattered around New York’s five boroughs. Here's our comprehensive list of the squeaky clean—and totally free—swimming pools in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best hotel and rooftop pools in NYC Since we don't condone sneaking a flask past the locker room, we've suggested some post-sunbathing spots to rehydrate with frozen cocktails while munching on some tasty bar food and snacks. Want to make a splash above ground level? Several of the best hotels in NYC have rooftop pools that allow non-hotel guests to enjoy the facilities (for a price, of course).

Okay, okay, Midtown has its perks, but Downtown? Well, we reckon it’s one of the best places to stay when you’re visiting New York City. Comprising the neighborhoods which sit at the southern tip of Manhattan (we’re talking the Financial District, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, and Chinatown) there’s loads worth exploring here, and plenty of stylish hotels at which to base yourself. This brand-new list includes our absolute favorites, from reliable, affordable chains to titans of New York luxury. Scroll on.  Which area is best to stay in New York? Downtown is a brilliant neighborhood to stay in New York, whether you’re visiting the city for the first or the fiftieth time. You’re blessed with easy access to Midtown and Brooklyn, while being a step back from the never ending bustle, all while having great restaurants and shopping nearby. Have a read of our guide to all the best places to stay in New York.  Downtown’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Beekman 👛 Best budget: Moxy Lower East Side 🌃 Best view: The Dominick 👙 Best pool: The Greenwich Hotel 🧊 Coolest: Nine Orchard 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York 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 s

The most popular Broadway shows tend to be musicals, from long-running favorites like The Lion King and Hamilton to more recent hits like Hadestown and Moulin Rouge!—but new plays and revivals also represent an important part of the Broadway experience. Right now, there are so many incredible shows to see, from musicals and plays to new stories and revivals. On a budget? Read our guide on How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets for rush, lottery, and discount tips. RECOMMENDED: Find the best Broadway showsRECOMMENDED: Current and upcoming Off Broadway shows The 5 Best Broadway Shows Right Now (Critic's Picks) Death of a Salesman, Hamilton, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Maybe Happy Ending and Oh, Mary! top our critic's list. But don't just take our word for it—go see them for yourself! For a full roster of shows that are coming soon, check out our list of upcoming Broadway shows.

​Already ate and drank your way through all the best rooftop bars and waterfront restaurants in NYC? It’s time to upgrade to the high seas (or at least, like, the low rivers). To take in the best views of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge while you dine, check a dinner cruise off your must-do-in-NYC list. The breeze off the Hudson, the diving gulls, the sunset over the skyline…it’s enough to make even the most mid glass of Prosecco taste like the best thing you ever drank. ​Whether you’re looking to book a dinner cruise for a romantic night out, a happy hour with friends or a family reunion, we’ve rounded up the best options from casual buffets to black-tie-optional affairs with five-course plated dinners, live music and dancing on boats. Setting sail from the Hudson River, the East River and New York Harbor, you can splash out on caviar and lobster tail or set sail for $0.00 on the Staten Island Ferry. ​Summer 2026 update: This year, you’ll find plenty of special cruises to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Watch the arrival of the 250th fleet of “tall ships,” watch the fireworks and see Lady Liberty up close and personal. Make sure to book ahead, especially for big groups, because the best times will fill up quickly now that the weather has turned. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

The world will be watching as its best soccer teams converge across 16 North American cities to battle for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Held from June 11 to July 19, the World Cup will be staged across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. For the first time since 1994, Americans will be able to attend World Cup matches at home across 11 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. It’ll be the biggest World Cup ever—with 48 teams and 104 matches!—and needless to say, the hype is building here in the States. Unfortunately, not everyone can attend the games. But the second-best way to see the action? On your TV screen.  On this page, we’ll keep you up to date by explaining how you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup from home with and without cable. RECOMMENDED: FIFA World Cup 2026: how to get tickets, prices and host cities around the U.S. How to watch the World Cup 2026 on TV You can watch the matches on the official FIFA World Cup broadcast channels—Fox Sports (Fox and FS1), Telemundo and Universo. How to watch the World Cup without cable There are so many ways to watch the games if you don’t have cable. You can watch live on  FIFA+, the Telemundo app, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo and Sling. Each one has its own pricing and live streaming capabilities can come at a cost—upwards of $100 a month. YouTube, however, has a Sports plan for $64.99 per month, which has access to

New York City’s cultural amenities are many, but none quite match the number, scale, and variety of its museums. There is literally an institution for every interest, whether it’s in art, history, science, or quirkier subjects. From 5,000 years of art history at The Metropolitan Museum to cutting-edge art at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City is an art lovers' paradise. There are dozens of other types of museums, too, like the encyclopedic American Museum Of Natural History, the classical New-York Historical Society, and the sultry Museum of Sex. Photography fans have to check out the International Center of Photography, architecture buffs should head to the Skyscraper Museum, and transit lovers can't miss the New York Transit Museum. And, of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, even if you don’t count all of the other museums in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Is it a lot to take in? Certainly. But if you want to find a museum with your name on it, look no further than our complete guide to the best museums in NYC, complete with highlights at each one.  RECOMMENDED: 🖼Full guide to the best museum exhibitions in NYC

We love a European vacation as much as the next person, but perhaps less so these days. Despite the innovations in air travel luring us abroad, there’s just too much to see and do right here in America. With plenty of accessible domestic tourism and stunning destinations for year-round travel, a weekend getaway in the U.S. is just the vacation we all need right now. Our picks bypass the obvious choices, say New York or L.A., in favor of smaller cities with booming art scenes, lesser-known towns with incredible restaurants and coastal spots with plenty of room to spread out on the sand. You’ll find fewer crowds and plenty of small-town charm at these unexpected destinations. Looking for someplace to go in 2026? These places should absolutely be on your travel radar this year. RECOMMENDED: The best cities to visit in the U.S.

So you’re looking to find a good jazz club in NYC? The city is the home of some of the best jazz in the world and has been since the 1920s. But recently, they, along with so many live-music venues around the city, have gone through a rough patch with skyrocketing rent and cost increases. That’s why it’s important to enjoy a night out at these bastions of great music. We’ve rounded up the top jazz clubs NYC has to offer from Greenwich Village, Manhattan to Gowanus, Brooklyn, touching on hallowed landmarks, swanky newcomers, cutting-edge outer-borough spots, no-frills joints, date-idea destinations and more. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of jazz in NYC

Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why we flock in droves to see them when they bloom each spring. From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Central Park and even some hidden spots around town, we've rounded up the best places where you can gaze at the delicate pink flowers, take the perfect warm-weather-ready photo for your Instagram feed (remember to wear your cutest pink outfit), and check off your bucket list with these best things to do in spring.  RECOMMENDED: Best NYC events in 2026 When can you see cherry blossoms in NYC? Cherry blossoms bloom in NYC based on each year's weather, but they usually begin in earnest by late March. CentralPark.com says the park's trees bloom from April to May. Speaking of Central Park, the cherry blossom trees here can be found between 72nd Street and 96th Street around the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, Pilgrim Hill, Great Lawn, Cedar Hill, and the area just south of Cedar Hill between 74th and 77th Streets. But Central Park isn't the only place to admire these pretty petals; keep scrolling for the full list. 

This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will be one for the books. Celebrating both America's 250th and the 50th anniversary of the fireworks display, Macy's is setting off more than 85,000 shells and putting on a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge at the same time! It'll all take place where the East River and the Hudson River meet by the Brooklyn Bridge. That's why one of the best seats in the house will be at Time Out Market New York! To mark the occasion, our fifth-floor rooftop is throwing an epic Independence Day Celebration with specialty cocktails, access to the city's best restaurants, including Rogue Panda, Bark Barbecue and Fornino, an open bar (5-10pm) and jams by DJ Fatfingaz of the Heavy Hitters all night with a break at 9pm for the fireworks. Tickets are priced at $300 (plus fees) and the event runs from 5pm to midnight. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a front-row view of this special fireworks display paired with some of the city's finest eats and drinks. Buy yours here.

A cool 1,100-feet up, Summit One Vanderbilt sits atop the 67-floor One Vanderbilt, the city's fourth-tallest building (after One World Trade Center, Central Park Tower, and 111 West 57th Street), which is located just west of Grand Central Terminal.  But first, you'll enter the experience underground. After a trip through a mirrored hallway with its own immersive elements, take an elevator up to the 91st floor, perched 1,000 feet over the streets and sidewalks of NYC. Kenzo Digital has created a totally mirrored infinity room called "Air" that reflects the sky and city views over and over, making you feel like you're walking in the sky or on another plane of existence. Looking above you and below you in this two-story space, you see your reflection repeating forever. After you ascend to the third level of this experience, guests are introduced to "Levitation," a series of transparent glass sky-boxes that jut out of the building at 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. Here, you can stand over the street with just glass between you and the ground. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. If you want to amp up your visit, opt for a SUMMIT Premium Experience—the ticket package offers guests an elevated journey through Midtown’s tallest skyscraper and includes skip-the-line access, a personalized 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT’s three dynamic floors, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail at SUMMIT’s Après, and stunning views of NYC and beyond.

The opulent residence that houses a private collection of great masters (from the 14th through the 19th centuries) was originally built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The firm of Carrère & Hastings designed the 1914 structure in an 18th-century European style, with a beautiful interior court and reflecting pool. The permanent collections include world-class paintings, sculpture and furniture by the likes of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Renoir and French cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener.  Following its 2020 closure for renovations, the Frick Collection reopened on April 17, 2025 inside its historic Gilded Age mansion. Now, visitors can see the museum's permanent collection inside restored spaces on the first floor while also walking around a new roster of galleries on the mansion's second floor—once the Frick family's private quarters—now open to the public for the very first time. That means you can walk into the original bedroom of Henry Clay Frick! Read more on The Frick's incredible new offerings, including a new 218-seat auditorium, an airy class room, an expanded reception hall, new state-of-the-art conservation studios and the museum’s first-ever cafe.

A hotel needs to tick at least three boxes for when you’re visiting New York City—it’s got to be clean, comfortable and centrally located. Aura Hotel Times Square checks these off easily, and it all begins when you enter the lobby on West 44th Street. As soon as we stepped inside the soothing space (with a dreamy scent immediately gracing us), the chaos of midtown quickly faded away. Our check-in was seamless and pleasant (we were given two drink tickets to the bar next door, The Long Room), and we got to head up to our room straight away, one of the penthouse suites overlooking part of Times Square and the Theater District—a reminder of just how perfectly located Aura Hotel is. Why stay at Aura Hotel Times Square? Set across from Belasco Theatre, a block or two from Bryant Park, Times Square and many other Broadway theaters, it is one of the more convenient stays in the area, and it doesn’t skimp on vibes. Aura Hotel was previously Hotel Mela, but it underwent an extensive renovation, with a grand reopening in 2024 by Rebel Hotel Company. So, what’s new here? A fresh aesthetic with newly redesigned rooms with modern furnishings, state-of-the-art technology and better cityscape views is what. The stylish design found in each room is both calming and pleasant with upscale touches across the space, from plush rugs to light wood accents and more. Plus, there are lovely Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso coffee machines in each room. Aura Hotel Times Square also has a dedicate

Coney Island has been the center of seaside amusement since before the turn of the 20th century. It has been romanticized in film and music—beloved for its exciting rides and wacky attractions for children and the nostalgic memories it brings to adults. It saw years of neglect, sure, but the arrival of the Luna Park amusement park restored the area’s lively nature. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit what has become one of the top New York beaches offering a range of fun things to do in summer. From movie nights to concerts and the wild Mermaid Parade, there’s truly an activity for everyone. The summer destination is one of the best day trips from NYC, so when you go, hit must-visit stops like Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand for a bite, attend a crazy Coney Island Cyclone game and check out New York City's only aquarium.

Love the art of letter writing? Letters Live allows you to step into the words of luminaries like David Bowie, Charlotte Brontë, Che Guevara, Mohandas Gandhi and others with a live reading by talented performers. In the past, featured performers have been Benedict Cumberbatch, Lawrence Fishburne, Olivia Colman, Cate Blanchett and Taika Waititi! Not only that, the live reading is set to live music by popular artists. But you won't know who's performing until they take the stage. Organizers say, "rest assured, you will not be disappointed!" You'll have three nights to sit in for the readings—May 31 and June 1 and 2.

This was the first recreational cannabis retail store in New York and its focus is on smaller businesses owned by BIPOC and women, including Florist Farms, Back Home Cannabis Company, Aryloom and Lobo Cannagar. You’ll find vapes, edibles, flower, prerolls and more from these brands in addition to apparel and literature about smoking, cannabis, the mission of Housing Works and more. You can peruse its full menu here. The dispensary in its first year added 200 more products to its menu with more from queer-, BIPOC- and women-owned and led companies. And currently carries several social equity brands, including Brelixi, Fat Nell, The Weekenders and Flamer and Drew Martin. Housing Works also puts its generated revenue back into the community that it serves. Since 1990, the nonprofit has been an advocate for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and has provided lifesaving services and has done that through entrepreneurial businesses, including its 10 thrift stores and bookstore/cafe in Soho. The dispensary was its 12th shop in NYC and one of many dispensaries it has planned (another just opened in NoMad at 30th Street and Sixth Avenue). 

This giant space with shiny wood floors and colorful art on its walls is Steinway's own licensed cannabis dealer and art gallery.  Those looking for product get a personalized experience with a focus on the therapeutic and wellness benefits that cannabis can offer in a welcoming, informative and educational atmosphere. And as mentioned earlier, Cannavita has its sights set higher—it regularly hosts gallery nights to support local artists, comedy nights and even yoga nights to encourage mindfulness and wellness.

NYC Bud is not only Long Island City's first recreational dispensary but the first subway-themed dispensary. The interior is designed to look like an MTA subway station with vintage subway benches, subway signs and even graffiti from classic ’80s artists. There's a “wide range of high-quality” NYC cannabis brands for purchase in-store or delivery, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and accessories from brands like Dank, Zizzle, MFNY, Ruby Farms, Good Times, Chef for Higher and Plug N Play. The shop also hosts fun events like Buds & Brushes, comedy shows, bud brunches and DJ sets.

Tucked away on Bridge Street in an old factory basement, this two-story playscape for kids and adults contains ample room for fun, including laser tag, mini-bowling and arcade games. Laser tag games are comprised of three 10-15-minute matches, where you bob and weave around rustic columns and obstacles Area 53 has set up. Across an hour-and-a-half, you and your friends will be giggling and screaming as you "shoot" each other's guns to gain points. It's not for the faint of heart—running to avoid lasers is a workout, but a super fun one. We'd recommend checking out its "After Dark" laser tag and mini-bowling for those 18+ on Thursday nights. Area 53's mini-bowling allows for up to six people to knock down pins across 25 minutes and its arcade has traditional games, from basketball shooting games to racing games and claw machines.  Area 53 has other locations with even more fun—its Williamsburg "Adventure" spot has a ropes course, rock climbing, a zip line, slides, battle beams and ball and foam pits, an arcade, roller skating and more! There's also an Area 53 Paintball arena in Williamsburg that's 20,000 square feet (with its own arcade). We recently took our editorial team to laser tag at Area 53, and we had an absolute blast (pun intended).

Dig and ye shall find: The booty at this crazy-packed vintage store includes 1960s–1990s options for both guys and girls, plus a considerable costume jewelry and funky housewares selection. Not only is it chock full of great finds but it's really fun to look at. We went on a recent Saturday and found so much amid its racks, including a barely used sleek Michael Kors purse for $50 and a pair of never-worn, black velvet combat boots for $25. Even cooler, I found out that they take donations and you get 25% off your next purchase. Time Out Tip: The store spans two floors at 496 Driggs Avenue and 197 North 9th Street, so plan accordingly and bring some friends (and reusable bags) for a hunt to remember.

This Australian shop, which began as a market stall in 2007, opened a store in Brooklyn in 2012, and offers pretty good deals, from $5 and $10 boxes of vintage pieces to dig through to more curated selections from Brooklyn-based brands. More specifically, its denim selection is impressive and includes a lot of different styles, patterns and fits. The store says Malia Obama, Jenna Ortega, Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Pattinson have all perused its wares. Time Out Tip: On a recent visit, we picked up some darling dangling star earrings and a watch ring—it was very busy, so we plan to go back on a week day.

Once a Pogue, always a Pogue. On the heels of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s Outer Banks, Deadline broke news of a prequel series on the way. Season five premiered today, August 20, at 3 a.m. Eastern Time (with an official watch party to boot), putting a cap on the years-long treasure hunting series starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss and Carlacia Grant.  According to Netflix, the new season finds the Pogues at their absolute breaking point following the tragic loss of JJ in Morocco. Stranded far from home and mourning the heart of their crew, they’ve lost the Blue Crown and continue to face a gauntlet of familiar threats. With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good. Their mission is now a desperate race to reclaim their future and finally win the freedom they’ve been chasing since the beginning. It’s the Pogues against the world as they seek to avenge their best friend and bring it on home… one final time. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best movies on Netflix right now It may be the end of their story, but there’s more to uncover in the OBX, according to Deadline. Speaking to series co-creator Josh Pate, the outlet reports that Netflix is formally developing a prequel. “We’re working on the script,” Pat

One of Apple TV's most celebrated shows returns next month—and we've got the trailer to hype you up. The six-episode sixth season of Slow Horses premieres on September 16, with the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner throws them all in a "fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge," the logline reads. RECOMMENDED: Kit Harrington is starring in an adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ most famous works What is Slow Horses about? Adapted from Mick Herron’s Joe Country and Slough House, the dark but dryly humorous spy drama follows "washed up" and "failed" MI5 agents led by Jackson Lamb (Sir Gary Oldman) who defend England against its enemies. According to Apple, all five seasons have a Certified Fresh score, with two seasons receiving a rare, perfect 100 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The fifth season alone earned nine Primetime Emmy Awards, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series, and nominations for Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor, respectively. Watch the Slow Horses season 6 trailer below: Who is in the cast of Slow Horses season 6?  The ensemble cast includes Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmy nominee Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, BAFTA TV Award nominee Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rosalind Eleazar, Joanna Scanlan, BAFTA nominee Samuel West, Ruth Bradley, Tom Brooke, Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Hugo Weaving. BAFTA TV Award winner Lenny Rush is a

If you're like me, you grew up with Hayden Panettiere on your TV and felt a warm familiarity with her as she moved through roles, from Ice Princess to Heroes to Nashville and more. When news of her death broke on the evening of Sunday, August 16, it was shocking to say the least. The 36-year-old two-time Golden Globe nominee died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, according to reports. We are left with so many questions about what happened and grief that someone so young and so beloved is gone.  In the wake of her death, one of the best ways to honor her legacy is watching her shine in her many roles. She had so many—just take a look at her IMDb. We've listed some of her best roles in films and TV and where to find them today: Remember the Titans (2000) "In 1971, Virginia high-school football was everything to the people of Alexandria, but when the school board was forced to integrate an all-Black school with an all-White one, the foundation of football's tradition was put to the test." Hayden Panettiere plays Sheryl Yoast, the daughter of Coach Bill Yoast, opposite of Will Patton and Denzel Washington. Her character adds heart and comedy to the otherwise heavier film. Watch it on Disney+ Ice Princess (2005) "A brainy ugly duckling realizes her dream of becoming a champion figure skater with the help of physics, a disgraced coach, three snooty ice princesses, a chorus of stage parents and the hunky boy who drives the Zamboni." Panettiere is Gen Harwood,

If catching Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka on the court this year with a Honey Deuce in hand isn’t in the cards for you this year, that’s OK! You can catch all the action up close on your TV without spending your monthly salary on tickets. The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York City are set for August 23-September 13, 2026, beginning with qualifying matches, then moving on to mixed doubles, quad wheelchair matches, and men's and women's singles. Qualifying matches will be held August 24–27, but the main draw runs from August 30 through the tournament's end. RECOMMENDED: The U.S. Open in New York 2026 guide Below, we’ll explain how to watch the games from home. How To Watch The 2026 US Open Tune into ESPN on ABC and ESPN+ as well as Disney+ for users with a bundle subscription that includes ESPN Unlimited. Some coverage will be “unlocked” for all Disney+ subscribers, such as the Fan Week event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” on August 25 at 8pm EST / 5pm PT, and coverage of the tournament’s first day on August 30. You can also listen to the matches on the radio on US Open Radio presented by American Express from 10:30am to last ball every day. And if you’re interested in the stories behind the players, the legends and their matches, Disney+ has a plethora of pitches for you: 30 for 30: American Son: This documentary tells the story of Michael Chang’s rapid rise from teenage prodigy to Grand Slam champion. In the Arena: Serena William

A treasure trove of fun for Outer Banks fans is happening this weekend, making the wait for the fifth and final season worthwhile. The show, set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, pits the well-off Kooks (rich preppy kids) and the Pogues (the poor kids) against each other in a treasure hunt of a lifetime.  RECOMMENDED: Australia's Olympics breakdancing fiasco is getting the Netflix sports-doc treatment Warning — spoiler ahead: According to the logline: “Season five finds the Pogues at their absolute breaking point following the tragic loss of JJ in Morocco. Stranded far from home and mourning the heart of their crew, they’ve lost the Blue Crown and continue to face a gauntlet of familiar threats. With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good. Their mission is now a desperate race to reclaim their future and finally win the freedom they’ve been chasing since the beginning. It’s the Pogues against the world as they seek to avenge their best friend and bring it on home… one final time.” Here’s how to livestream the watch party: On Saturday, August 15, you can be the first to see the Pogues’ final adventure during an early stream of Episode 1 on Tudum, Netflix’s media site. Starting at 9:15pm, Lauren Ashley Beck (a former contestant on Survivor) will

Good news, streamer: There’s an entirely new section of movies on Apple TV available to watch for free with your subscription!  While Apple’s original TV series and films are some of the best out there right now (Severance, Silo, Ted Lasso, etc.) there’s been a severe lack of popular films to watch. But the platform is graciously changing that. Apple TV just added at least 19 classic movies to its collection at no extra charge (meaning you don’t have to rent or buy anything). They span genres and date back as far as the 1980s. RECOMMENDED: You can now stream 10,000+ free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplay The newly added movies are as follows: The Martian Arrival The Bourne Identity Looper E.T. The Proposal I, Robot Forgetting Sarah Marshall 21 Jump Street The Sixth Sense Gone Girl Zoolander Zodiac Charlies Angels Titanic Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol A Beautiful Mind The Aviator The Rookie All you have to do to find them is scroll on the app until you see “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV.” Each movie has a “just added” tag on it. It’s unclear if these films will remain on the app. According to 9to5Mac, Apple previously added films to the app but eventually removed them. So if one of these movies piques your interest, you may want to take advantage now. I mean, why wouldn’t you want to watch Zoolander again?  Happy viewing!

Tired of all your streaming subscriptions? No worries! You don’t need them anymore—as long as you don’t mind watching ads.  Google announced this week that Google TV devices now offer more than 10,000 movies and shows as well as 300 live channels, free to watch on Google TV Freeplay. RECOMMENDED: You can now watch free movies on Fandango without an account Freeplay has content from top studios like A24 and Lionsgate as well as Oscar winners such as Lady Bird and popular titles like Seventeen Again and Hell’s Kitchen.  Channels include the new World of Love Island, Bloomberg TV+, Yahoo! Sports Network, and The Martha Stewart Channel. There is more to come as Google says it’ll refresh its library all year long. After over a decade of streaming subscriptions (sans ads), the number of services and their fees have been increasing steadily. We’re all burned out on trying to find where films and TV shows stream, and we're paying more than ever. Companies are catching onto that and giving content out for free—if you’ll only watch some advertisements. Tubi, Fandango, YouTube, Roku and Pluto have come out with “free-to-watch” content without needing a subscription or even a sign-up. It’s a nice change of pace; however, they’re selling your attention to advertisers and they don’t often have brand-new series or films. Still, you can find fan-favorites, Hollywood classics, cult-classics and obscure films and shows across them. If you’re wondering exactly how these live channels and ad-int

All your favorite toys are coming to the small screen starting next week. Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which earned a cool $1.09 billion at the global box office and $470.7 million domestically, will be available for digital purchase or rental starting August 18. The fifth film, directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, sets toy against tech. “Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie (Scarlett Spears),” the logline reads. RECOMMENDED: The Mickey Mouse Club is getting a reboot on Disney+ In addition to the regular voice cast, the film is as star-studded as a kid’s bedroom ceiling. While Lee voices the controversial frog-shaped tablet, Conan O’Brien is Smarty Pants, a toilet training toy, and Craig Robinson is Atlas, an upbeat hippo GPS toy. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, also known as Bad Bunny, makes a voice cameo as Pizza with Sunglasses and Alan Cumming makes his cameo as Evil Bullseye, Bullseye’s playtime alter ego during an imagination sequence. If how much money it made in theaters doesn’t speak to you, the animated flick also got a 93% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it nearly as beloved as the rest of the franchise. You can watch the Toy Story 5 trailer here: Here’s how to watch Toy Story 5 at home Toy Story 5

It was two minutes of sheer second-hand embarrassment broadcast around the world. Australian Rachael Gunn (known as Raygun) took to the mat at the 2024 Summer Olympics to show off her breakdancing skills and absolutely stunned the world with her unconventional moves (that earned her zero points). It was the first time breakdancing was included as an Olympic sport — and the last. Now, she’s getting a documentary on Netflix called Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly. Starting September 1, you can stream it on Netflix to find out what went on behind the scenes, just how she got to the Olympics and the impact of the online hate lobbed at her. RECOMMENDED: Nicolas Cage will star as legendary NFL coach John Madden in this new Prime Video film You can watch the trailer here: Gunn, a 38-year-old former lecturer at Australia’s Macquarie University, said she panicked and told her therapist about her doubts entering the Olympics. “She was like, 'What’s the worst that could happen?' 'The whole world could laugh at me!' She’s like, 'Do you think that’s reasonable?'" Her fear was valid. The world laughed at her dance moves, which included references to Australia’s kangaroos. But the laughter turned into something a bit more sinister, she said. “There was this frenzy. It was a growing monster," Gunn says in the trailer. "Some of the memes were funny. Then the tone started to change." A petition was even published on Change.org to “hold Raygun accountable,” demanding an investigation into her s

One of America’s most notorious unsolved mysteries is getting the period-horror treatment, just in time for the spooky season. The bloody ax murder of Andrew and Abby Borden (allegedly) by their daughter Lizzie in 1892 is coming to Netflix for season 4 of Monster. The anthology series has already covered Jeffrey Dahmer, Erik and Lyle Menendez and Ed Gein, but somehow Netflix says this will be its “wildest” installment yet. RECOMMENDED: How to watch Olivia Wilde's sex-comedy The Invite with Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton What is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story about? As per Netflix, “When the repressed daughter of a wealthy New England family and her rebellious maid find themselves trapped in a house built on humiliation and cruelty, they escape into a fantasy of sex, power, and revenge. The gruesome unsolved murders that follow don’t just shock the world—they give birth to an icon who refuses to live imprisoned in a cage, choosing instead to forge her own legend: shocking, monstrous, and gloriously free.” Who is in the Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story cast? Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) leads the cast as Lizzie Borden, with Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Monster: The Ed Gein Story) as Bridget Sullivan, the Bordens’ live-in maid; Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Sons of Anarchy) as Lizzie’s father, Andrew Borden; and Rebecca Hall (Christine, Passing) as Lizzie’s stepmother, Abby Borden. Billie Lourd (American Horror Story, Th

Charles Dickens’ tale of revenge, sacrifice, renewal—and a very good love triangle—is coming to MGM+ in September. It’s a four-part drama adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities, starring Kit Harrington (Industry, Game of Thrones), François Civil (Beating Hearts, The Three Musketeers) and Mirren Mack (Miss Austen, Hedda), created and written by Daniel West, produced by Simon Meyers (I May Destroy You) and directed by Richard Clark (Outlander). RECOMMENDED: 24 major book releases in August 2026 you should know about What is A Tale of Two Cities about? As per MGM, it’s set in London in 1782, when tensions are running high during the war between France and Britain. “Lucie Manette (Mirren Mack) receives a message from Paris that her father, whom she assumed was dead for almost 20 years, may be alive. The messenger, idealistic French emigré, Charles Darnay (François Civil), is arrested and charged with treason. Lucie enlists the help of a brilliant but erratic young lawyer, Sydney Carton (Kit Harrington), to free Darnay in the hope he will lead her to Paris to track down her father. Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle. Both men fight to be worthy of her love and Lucie is torn over which one to choose. Yet neither man—physically so alike, spiritually poles apart—can escape the other. Instead, they find themselves bound together in life and death, through triumphs, tragedies, marriage, and murder.” Watch the trailer for A Tale of Two

One of this year’s best dramedies—about sex and its hold on us—is now available to stream at home. The Invite star and director Olivia Wilde, along with co-stars Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, released a little announcement yesterday about the release: i love director olivia pic.twitter.com/jQvVRpObb7 — Club Wilde (@snltang) August 11, 2026 What is The Invite about?  Written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack and directed by Wilde, the film centers around a dinner party that goes off the rails. As per A24’s description, “Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?” Seth Rogen also stars in the film. It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 24 to positive reviews and was released in select theaters in the U.S. at the end of June. RECOMMENDED: The 25 best movies to watch on Apple TV right now You can watch The Invite trailer here: Time Out’s Global film editor Phil de Semlyen gave it four out of five stars when it came out earlier this year, saying “daringly close to the bone and frequently fall-off-your-chair funny.”  And with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s one you won’t want to skip. How to watch The Invite at home: It’s still in some theaters right now, so check your local listings, but you can watch it at home by renting/purchasing it on Apple TV, Amazon Prim