Things to do in New York City

New York City is a place where the sheer volume of options can be overwhelming, but the real challenge is choosing what to do first.

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TODAYDawn Richard
Live Music

Dawn Richard

Main Space
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
TODAYDearjune. / alester / seconds before the crash
Live Music

Dearjune. / alester / seconds before the crash

Trans-Pecos
915 Wyckoff Avenue
Ridgewood, NY
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
TODAYHot Hand Band
Live Music

Hot Hand Band

Winnie's Jazz Club
63 W 38th St
New York, NY
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
TODAYPedro Fernández – Ave Fénix Two'r
Live Music

Pedro Fernández – Ave Fénix Two'r

Infosys Theater at MSG
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY
Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM
THU NOV 5ALLY VENABLE BAND
Live Music

ALLY VENABLE BAND

The Iridium
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 AM
THU NOV 5Philippe Lemm Trio
Live Music

Philippe Lemm Trio

Winnie's Jazz Club
63 W 38th St
New York, NY
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM
THU NOV 5I Can Steal Your Mother
Family & Kids

I Can Steal Your Mother

Brick Theater
579 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
FRI NOV 6Toronzo Cannon
Live Music

Toronzo Cannon

The Iridium
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 AM
FRI NOV 6Eric D’Alessandro
Live Music

Eric D’Alessandro

St. George Theatre
35 Hyatt Street
Staten Island, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 AM
FRI NOV 6BMB Live x Trans-Pecos / Surely Tempo, Archer Oh, Dogs With Hats
Live Music

BMB Live x Trans-Pecos / Surely Tempo, Archer Oh, Dogs With Hats

Trans-Pecos
915 Wyckoff Avenue
Ridgewood, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
FRI NOV 6BMB Live x Trans-Pecos / Surely Tempo, Dogs With Hats
Live Music

BMB Live x Trans-Pecos / Surely Tempo, Dogs With Hats

Trans-Pecos
915 Wyckoff Avenue
Ridgewood, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
FRI NOV 6Curtis Lundy Quartet
Live Music

Curtis Lundy Quartet

Winnie's Jazz Club
63 W 38th St
New York, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
FRI NOV 6I Can Steal Your Mother
Family & Kids

I Can Steal Your Mother

Brick Theater
579 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
FRI NOV 6Live Music – Andy Mac
Live Music

Live Music – Andy Mac

The Long Room
120 West 44th Street
New York, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM
FRI NOV 6DJ Lex NY
Live Music

DJ Lex NY

Porchlight
271 11TH AVE
New York, NY
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKESOL Peer-to-Peer: ESOL Conversation Circles
Family & Kids

ESOL Peer-to-Peer: ESOL Conversation Circles

Cambria Heights
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Queens, NY
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 AM
WEEKEND PICKTerry Waldo
Live Music

Terry Waldo

Winnie's Jazz Club
63 W 38th St
New York, NY
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM
WEEKEND PICKBOYNEXTDOOR – TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN NORTH AMERICA
Live Music

BOYNEXTDOOR – TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN NORTH AMERICA

Infosys Theater at MSG
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKI Can Steal Your Mother
Family & Kids

I Can Steal Your Mother

Brick Theater
579 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKLive Music – Craig Tichy
Live Music

Live Music – Craig Tichy

The Long Room
120 West 44th Street
New York, NY
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKDweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
Live Music

Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son

St. George Theatre
35 Hyatt Street
Staten Island, NY
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 AM
WEEKEND PICKUrsula Oppens/Jerome Lowenthal Joint Piano Concert
Live Music

Ursula Oppens/Jerome Lowenthal Joint Piano Concert

Bargemusic
NY
Brooklyn, NY
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKI Can Steal Your Mother
Family & Kids

I Can Steal Your Mother

Brick Theater
579 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKTraditional Irish Music – Craig, Niall
Live Music

Traditional Irish Music – Craig, Niall

The Long Room
120 West 44th Street
New York, NY
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:30 PM

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Things to do in New York City

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ParkPhoto of Prospect Park — Park

Prospect Park

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

Brooklyn, NY|5
MonumentPhoto of Castle Clinton National Monument — Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Circular fort from 1808-1811 & later an immigration center, now a small museum.

New York, NY|4
Tourist AttractionPhoto of Statue City Cruises Battery Park — Tourist Attractionvia Google Maps

Statue City Cruises Battery Park

Tour operator offering New York Harbor ferry trips to Ellis Island & its museum & Statue of Liberty.

New York, NY|4
Shopping MallPhoto of Queens Place Mall — Shopping Mall

Queens Place Mall

5-level indoor mall with eateries, big-box shops & a range of retailers from electronics to clothes.

Queens, NY|4
Historical LandmarkPhoto of Ellis Island — Historical Landmark

Ellis Island

From 1892 to 1924, this site was the main gateway to the U.S. & admitted over 12 million immigrants.

New York, NY|5
StadiumPhoto of Yankee Stadium — StadiumOur original photo

Yankee Stadium

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

The Bronx, NY|5
Brazilian RestaurantPhoto of Rainhas Churrascaria — Brazilian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Rainhas Churrascaria

Besides all-you-can-eat meat, this airy Brazilian steakhouse offers a buffet, salad bar & cocktails.

Queens, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Astoria Park — Park

Astoria Park

Amenities at this nearly 60-acre park include a large pool, bocce courts, trails, & playgrounds.

Queens, NY|5
Department StorePhoto of Macy's — Department Store

Macy's

Department store chain providing brand-name clothing, accessories, home furnishings & housewares.

Queens, NY|4
Art museumPhoto of Brooklyn Museum — Art museum

Brooklyn Museum

Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

Brooklyn, NY|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Brooklyn Botanic Garden — Botanical Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

Brooklyn, NY|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Bronx Terminal Market — Shopping MallOur original photo

Bronx Terminal Market

Mall for familiar clothing & home stores, electronics, cell phones & casual dining, plus groceries.

The Bronx, NY|4
ParkPhoto of The Battery — ParkOur original photo

The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

New York, NY|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Rego Center — Shopping MallOur original photo

Rego Center

Shopping mall with Costco, Century 21, Marshalls, Burlington & other big chains, plus casual dining.

Queens, NY|4
Ferry TerminalPhoto of Whitehall Terminal — Ferry Terminalvia Google Maps

Whitehall Terminal

Busy ferry service operating 24-hours a day connecting Manhattan with Staten Island.

New York, NY|5
ArenaPhoto of Barclays Center — Arenavia Google Maps

Barclays Center

Home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball games, plus a venue for concerts & boxing matches.

Brooklyn, NY|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Queens Center — Shopping Mall

Queens Center

This coliseum-like indoor shopping mall houses dozens of retail stores plus a food court.

Queens, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Riverside Park — Park

Riverside Park

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

New York, NY|5
StadiumPhoto of Citi Field — Stadium

Citi Field

Modern 40,000+ capacity baseball park hosting Mets games, a small Mets museum & occasional concerts.

Queens, NY|5
Historical LandmarkPhoto of Statue of Liberty — Historical LandmarkOur original photo

Statue of Liberty

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

New York, NY|5