Art
First look: This historic wing of The Met just got a major update
After a four-year renovation, the Rockefeller Wing is open again with art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania.
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Art
We got a first look at NYBG’s new Van Gogh exhibit—and it’s a floral fantasy come to life
The Bronx garden transforms into a walkable Van Gogh masterpiece, complete with towering sunflowers.
Things to do
Bronx Girls Skate wants skateboarding for all
In 2017, Kava Vasquez, a Dominican girl from the Bronx, received a government grant to travel the world for a year and conduct research on a topic of...
Things to do
MoMA PS1's impressive 2025 Warm Up lineup just dropped
Hear artists from around the world in Long Island City this summer.
Comedy
The best comedy clubs in NYC
Here’s our rundown of the venues where you can see the best comedy in NYC this month.
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What’s on stage
Theater
Pre-Existing Condition
What does A stand for? That question hangs over the protagonist—referred to only as A in the script—of Marin Ireland's deeply personal play...
Theater
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Parody
By rights, Dylan MarcAurele’s raunchy musical spoof of HBO's skate-away success about gay hockey players should not be nearly as funny as it is. But...
Theater
Amaze
Magic shows have been popping up like mushrooms in New York City. They tend to fall into two categories: close-up magic shows for very small audiences and,...
Theater
The Lost Boys
Vampire musicals don't have a great track record on Broadway—hello and goodbye, Dance of the...
Theater
Schmigadoon!
Cinco Paul's delightful and tuneful Apple TV series, a loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, makes a bold leap from the small screen to the Broadway stage...
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Theater
Masquerade
Theater review by Adam Feldman
[Related: An in-depth discussion of Masquerade wth director Diane Paulus on Time Out's theater...
Theater
Operation Mincemeat
A wacky British musical about a downed pilot doesn't quite land on Broadway.
Theater
Wicked
Wicked divided critics when it opened in 2003, but it's still transporting audiences today. A revisionist prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the show...
New in the art world
Art
The tallest mural in the U.S. is now in the South Bronx and we got a first look
A 29-story tribute to Dominican heritage and Bronx life puts real residents on a very big canvas.
Art
The first-ever Art Week NYC is kicking off next month, with 80+ museums and galleries participating
Clear your calendar for four days of gallery hopping, museum exhibitions and big conversations about art in New York.
Art
This new East Village art exhibition lets you explore New York City through all five senses (yes, even smell)
Scratch-and-sniff city scents, a piano playing the sounds of Queens and nearly 200 unexpected places fill City Lore’s new show.
Art
The New Museum’s fall lineup includes creepy cartoons, 400 years of Bowery lore and a talking elevator
There’s plenty happening beyond the galleries, from skyline drawing sessions to a variety show inspired by the street’s weirdest history.
Art
The Met just broke ground on a brand-new wing for modern and contemporary art today
The redesigned wing will bring bigger galleries, new terraces and year-round skyline views to The Met in 2030.
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Things to do
NYC has had exceptional fall weather all week—here’s what that means for this weekend’s Halloween forecast
Dry skies should keep Halloween plans intact, but cooler temperatures call for an extra layer beneath your costume.
Things to do
The 10 best ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC this weekend
From vampire raves to haunted houses and a cat-themed cabaret, here’s how to give your costume a proper night out.
Sex and dating
A Las Vegas-style wedding chapel has opened in downtown Manhattan, with a drag clown as your officiant
Sure Thing brings pink velvet, photobooths and 30-minute weddings to the Lower East Side, with a clown or goth Elvis available to officiate.
Things to do
The MTA is giving out limited-edition Halloween subway maps today
Grab a “Boo York City Subway” map in Queens today, then hunt down spooky station stickers all weekend.
Theater
Broadway review: Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men (★★★)
Tom Blyth and Bradley Whitford face off in a revival of Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama.
Support Black-owned in NYC
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-Owned Harlem
The neighborhood stands as an epicenter for Black culture, music and history—here's where you should go to support them.
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-owned Flatbush, Brooklyn
Even when the neighborhood isn’t dancing down Eastern Parkway for the West Indian Day Parade, Flatbush is the epicenter of culture and...
Restaurants
Here’s how to spend a day in Black-owned Bedford-Stuyvesant
The neighborhood had one of the earliest free Black communities in the U.S. Today, the neighborhood remains a hub for the culture with stores, restaurants and...
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Theater
Orville Peck drops the mask in Cabaret
As the orchestra plays the opening vamps of “Wilkommen,” Orville Peck ascends to the stage from below, as though rising from some underworld to...
Things to do
Jonathan Mendez is helping put New York's Mexican community on the map
From a food hall that hosts local vendors to lowrider kickbacks, Mexican visibility has become an act of defiance.
Comedy
These are Time Out New York’s comedians to watch for 2025
New Yorkers are truly funny. We have to be—we constantly face some of the most unreal situations with so many millions of people living around us from...
Theater
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ promises spectacular effects and an eerie new story
Broadway is about to get a little stranger—or, to be accurate, a whole lot stranger. “I think this show will blow people away,” says...
Music
Infinity Song just released the soundtrack of spring in NYC
In an industry where artistry is so often bound by expectation, where freedom is a privilege, not a given—Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd stand...
Movie-going in NYC
Things to do
The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
Things to do
The best NYC movie theaters
We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.
Movies
The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC
A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.
Laugh it up in NYC
Comedy
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost are turning the Staten Island Ferry into a free, floating comedy club for one night only
The comedians’ famously random ferry purchase will host a 60-minute stand-up show at Pier 17 this month.
Comedy
Pee-wee Herman is getting a big tribute in Coney Island, with a lookalike competition, themed prizes and more
Coney Island USA is celebrating Paul Reubens with costumes, prizes and a brand-new pet category.
Comedy
Jon Stewart, Nikki Glazer, Dave Chappelle and more to headline 9/11 comedy show at MSG—and you can get tickets today
The one-night-only benefit returns with an all-star comedy lineup, with proceeds supporting 9/11 charities.
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Art
The first-ever Art Week NYC is kicking off next month, with 80+ museums and galleries participating
Clear your calendar for four days of gallery hopping, museum exhibitions and big conversations about art in New York.
Art
The 20 Most Famous Paintings of All Time
A ranking of the most famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece.
Art
The tallest mural in the U.S. is now in the South Bronx and we got a first look
A 29-story tribute to Dominican heritage and Bronx life puts real residents on a very big canvas.
Art
The most famous artists of all time
From painting to sculpture, the most famous artists of all time have created the most iconic works in art history
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Art
This new East Village art exhibition lets you explore New York City through all five senses (yes, even smell)
Scratch-and-sniff city scents, a piano playing the sounds of Queens and nearly 200 unexpected places fill City Lore’s new show.
Art
The 100 best paintings in New York: Museum of Modern Art
Discover which of the 100 best paintings in New York can be found at the Museum of Modern Art
Art
The 19 best photography classes in NYC
Up your photo game with the best photography classes in NYC
Art
The top famous sculptures of all time
From pre-history to the 21st century, here are the top famous sculptures of all time.
Art
Snoopy is getting his own full-blown fashion exhibition in NYC and it opens to the public today
The free Meatpacking District show features rare archival pieces, immersive installations and designer looks for Snoopy and Woodstock.
Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs
Music
The 40 greatest Halloween songs for the ultimate spooky party
Treat your Halloween party guests with our playlist of the top spooky scary songs of all time
Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Dial up one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like grabbing a mic and soaking up the spotlight
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
From an Etta James classic to a modern Olivia Dean fave, these romantic tracks are some of the finest out there
Music
The 50 best sad songs ever written
Because what's the only thing better than a good cry? That's right, it's crying with a soundtrack
Music
The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Let music give you a sweet, sweet boost with our list of the most inspirational songs of all time