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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Observation DeckPhoto of Empire State Building — Observation DeckOur original photo

Empire State Building

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

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Pizza RestaurantPhoto of NY Pizza Suprema — Pizza Restaurantvia Google Maps

NY Pizza Suprema

Established Madison Square Garden-area staple serving pizzas whole and by the slice.

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Movie TheaterPhoto of AMC 34th Street 14 — Movie Theatervia Google Maps

AMC 34th Street 14

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Historical LandmarkPhoto of Flatiron Building — Historical Landmark

Flatiron Building

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

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Tourist AttractionPhoto of Edge NYC — Tourist Attraction

Edge NYC

Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views.

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MarketPhoto of Chelsea Market — Market

Chelsea Market

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

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RestaurantPhoto of Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square — Restaurant

Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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ParkPhoto of The High Line — ParkOur original photo

The High Line

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

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ParkPhoto of Madison Square Park — ParkOur original photo

Madison Square Park

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

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Amusement CenterPhoto of Escape the Room NYC — Amusement Center

Escape the Room NYC

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BarPhoto of 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar — Bar

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar

Chic penthouse bar & lounge featuring a rooftop garden & live music, plus global bites & brunch.

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RestaurantPhoto of Eataly - Flatiron — RestaurantOur original photo

Eataly - Flatiron

Branch of the famed Italian market, offering counters, restaurants & cooking demos.

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ArenaPhoto of Madison Square Garden — Arena

Madison Square Garden

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

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MuseumPhoto of Museum of Illusions New York — Museum

Museum of Illusions New York

Exhibits to deceive the eye including kaleidoscopes & holograms, plus tilted & reverse rooms.

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Shopping MallPhoto of Hudson Yards — Shopping MallOur original photo

Hudson Yards

Sprawling retail space featuring more than 100 shops & 25 restaurants, many from celebrity chefs.

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Department StorePhoto of Macy's — Department Store

Macy's

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

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Pizza RestaurantPhoto of Joe's Pizza Broadway — Pizza Restaurantvia Google Maps

Joe's Pizza Broadway

Modern outpost of a longtime counter-serve pizza joint prepping New York-style slices and pies.

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DinerPhoto of Andrews NYC Diner — Dinervia Google Maps

Andrews NYC Diner

All-day American comfort eats in a basic diner-style setting.

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Movie TheaterPhoto of AMC Empire 25 — Movie Theater

AMC Empire 25

Cinema complex just off Times Square showing mainstream, independent and IMAX films on 25 screens.

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LandmarkPhoto of Vessel — Landmark

Vessel

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