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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Performing Arts TheaterPhoto of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts — Performing Arts Theater

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

New York, NY|5
French RestaurantPhoto of Boucherie West Village — French Restaurant

Boucherie West Village

Two-floor bistro serving dry-aged steaks and other French fare, with a bar that's strong on absinthe.

New York, NY|5
DinerPhoto of Ellen's Stardust Diner — Diner

Ellen's Stardust Diner

Multi-level '50s-themed diner with memorabilia, singing servers, and an extensive menu of American classics.

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Pizza RestaurantPhoto of Lombardi's — Pizza Restaurantvia Google Maps

Lombardi's

Landmark NoLita restaurant serving coal-fired, thin-crust Neapolitan pizza since 1905.

New York, NY|4
Historical LandmarkPhoto of Rockefeller Center — Historical Landmark

Rockefeller Center

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

New York, NY|5
DeliPhoto of Katz's Delicatessen — Deli

Katz's Delicatessen

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

New York, NY|5
American RestaurantPhoto of Bubby's — American Restaurant

Bubby's

Weekend brunch hot spot serving homestyle American eats with many locally sourced ingredients.

New York, NY|4
Concert HallPhoto of Radio City Music Hall — Concert Hall

Radio City Music Hall

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

New York, NY|5
ZooPhoto of Central Park Zoo — Zoovia Google Maps

Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

New York, NY|4
Art museumPhoto of The Museum of Modern Art — Art museumOur original photo

The Museum of Modern Art

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

New York, NY|5
Concert HallPhoto of Carnegie Hall — Concert Hall

Carnegie Hall

Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

New York, NY|5
Tourist AttractionPhoto of MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM — Tourist Attraction

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

New York, NY|4
MuseumPhoto of Intrepid Museum — Museum

Intrepid Museum

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

New York, NY|5
Movie TheaterPhoto of AMC Lincoln Square 13 — Movie Theatervia Google Maps

AMC Lincoln Square 13

New York, NY|4
Observation DeckPhoto of Top of The Rock — Observation DeckOur original photo

Top of The Rock

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

New York, NY|5
ChurchPhoto of St. Patrick's Cathedral — Church

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

New York, NY|5
State ParkPhoto of Gantry Plaza State Park — State Park

Gantry Plaza State Park

12-acre park on four piers along the East River offering restored gantries & Manhattan views.

Queens, NY|5
City ParkPhoto of Washington Square Park — City Park

Washington Square Park

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

New York, NY|5
Tourist attractionPhoto of Strawberry Fields — Tourist attraction

Strawberry Fields

Quiet, shady patch of Central Park with black-&-white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.

New York, NY|5
French RestaurantPhoto of La Grande Boucherie — French Restaurantvia Google Maps

La Grande Boucherie

Polished French restaurant in an expansive art nouveau-style space with an elegant, heated atrium.

New York, NY|5