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 Flushing Meadows Corona Park — Park

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

Queens, NY|5
Shopping MallPhoto of The Mall at Bay Plaza — Shopping MallOur original photo

The Mall at Bay Plaza

Large retail complex with department, discount & specialty stores, services & food/grocery options.

The Bronx, NY|4
Shopping MallPhoto of The Shops at Skyview — Shopping Mall

The Shops at Skyview

Multilevel retail center with a supermarket & midrange, chain retailers, plus casual eateries.

Queens, NY|4
American RestaurantPhoto of Nathan's Famous — American Restaurantvia Google Maps

Nathan's Famous

Brooklyn-born fast-food chain offering signature hot dogs, fries, burgers & more.

Brooklyn, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Pelham Bay Park — ParkOur original photo

Pelham Bay Park

New York City's largest park with riding trails, golf courses & Orchard Beach on Long Island Sound.

The Bronx, NY|5
AquariumPhoto of New York Aquarium — Aquarium

New York Aquarium

Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

Brooklyn, NY|4
Art museumPhoto of The Met Cloisters — Art museum

The Met Cloisters

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

New York, NY|5
Amusement ParkPhoto of Luna Park — Amusement Park

Luna Park

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

Brooklyn, NY|4
CasinoPhoto of Resorts World New York City — CasinoOur original photo

Resorts World New York City

JFK-airport-area casino featuring slots & table games, food court & bars.

Queens, NY|4
Shopping MallPhoto of Kings Plaza Shopping Center — Shopping Mallvia Google Maps

Kings Plaza Shopping Center

This indoor mall offers a wide retail mix, including national chain outlets & fast-food stops.

Brooklyn, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Van Cortlandt Park — Park

Van Cortlandt Park

Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.

The Bronx, NY|5
Ferry TerminalPhoto of St. George Ferry Terminal — Ferry Terminal

St. George Ferry Terminal

Staten Island, NY|5
Bar & GrillPhoto of Inwood Bar & Grill — Bar & Grill

Inwood Bar & Grill

Sports bar and restaurant serving American fare in a sizable, modern-rustic space with a beer garden.

New York, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Fort Tryon Park — ParkOur original photo

Fort Tryon Park

Scenic Hudson River park features the Cloisters museum & gardens, plus a dog run & playgrounds.

New York, NY|5
Seafood RestaurantPhoto of Sammy's Fish Box — Seafood Restaurant

Sammy's Fish Box

Bustling, spacious family seafood spot, with big portions, booth seating & stained-glass decor.

The Bronx, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Brighton Beach — Park

Brighton Beach

Legendary beach & boardwalk offering sand sport courts, playgrounds & a few rides.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ZooPhoto of Bronx Zoo — ZooOur original photo

Bronx Zoo

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

The Bronx, NY|5
Shopping MallPhoto of Staten Island Mall — Shopping Mall

Staten Island Mall

Large indoor mall featuring a variety of stores, plus eateries, a mall-walking program & free Wi-Fi.

Staten Island, NY|4
Botanical GardenPhoto of New York Botanical Garden — Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

The Bronx, NY|5