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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Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

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Performing Arts TheaterPhoto of New Amsterdam Theatre — Performing Arts Theatervia Google Maps

New Amsterdam Theatre

Storied 1903 stage & film venue still operating amid art nouveau decor & theatrical memorabilia.

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Book StorePhoto of Kinokuniya New York — Book Storevia Google Maps

Kinokuniya New York

Japan-based global retailer offering a wide assortment of titles in Japanese & local languages.

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Amusement CenterPhoto of The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan) — Amusement Center

The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan)

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American RestaurantPhoto of Hard Rock Cafe — American Restaurantvia Google Maps

Hard Rock Cafe

Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.

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DinerPhoto of Diner 24 NYC — Dinervia Google Maps

Diner 24 NYC

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Tourist AttractionPhoto of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown — Tourist AttractionOur original photo

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown

Up-close perspective of Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge with sea breezes.

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City ParkPhoto of Bryant Park — City ParkOur original photo

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

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ParkPhoto of Union Square Park — Park

Union Square Park

The park is a meeting place, hangout spot, subway hub & home to a bustling greenmarket.

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ParkPhoto of Little Island — Park

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

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American RestaurantPhoto of Junior's Restaurant & Bakery — American Restaurantvia Google Maps

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery

Cheesecakes are the star at this Brooklyn-themed locale with deli fare, BBQ, a full bar & patio.

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Art museumPhoto of Whitney Museum of American Art — Art museum

Whitney Museum of American Art

Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

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MuseumPhoto of Madame Tussauds New York — Museum

Madame Tussauds New York

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

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Italian RestaurantPhoto of OLIO E PIÙ — Italian Restaurant

OLIO E PIÙ

Naples meets NYC at this trattoria with thin-crust pizza, Italian wines & ample sidewalk seating.

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Barbecue RestaurantPhoto of Dallas BBQ - Times Square — Barbecue Restaurantvia Google Maps

Dallas BBQ - Times Square

Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.

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Italian RestaurantPhoto of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC — Italian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.

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Chocolate ShopPhoto of Hershey's Chocolate World — Chocolate Shop

Hershey's Chocolate World

Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts.

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Italian RestaurantPhoto of Tony's Di Napoli — Italian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Tony's Di Napoli

Bustling eatery serving large, shareable portions of Italian comfort food in a lively setting.

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Candy StorePhoto of M&M'S New York — Candy Store

M&M'S New York

Colorful, interactive sweets-themed shop selling M&Ms candy, clothing, home decor & gifts.

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LibraryPhoto of New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building — LibraryOur original photo

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

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