Christina Izzo

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including an arts festival in Bed-Stuy, a Brooklyn Public Library exhibit for kids, Oktoberfest celebrations and more, plus awesome free events all over the city. For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Contrary to its moniker, Oktoberfest—the annual autumnal celebration anchored in Munich, Germany, with satellite festivities all over the globe—kicks off in September. Lucky for you, New York City hosts some of the best boozy, musical sausage fests in the world. This year’s events include weeks-long waterside parties, brewery bashes and even lobster-fueled feasts—all with plenty of German (and local!) beer to start your fall eating and drinking plans off right. Here's where to keep the party going all season long. Próst!

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: including the final rounds of the US Open Tennis Championships, different ways to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a live showing of a Survivor podcast and much more, plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! And start off a great month with our round-up of the best things to do in August.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Get ready to use our NYC events in August calendar as your guide for ending the summer with a bang. This month is the last to take advantage of New York beaches and pools before they close for swimming in September. There are many more things to do outside this month, like enjoying incredible rooftops, going to the botanical garden and dining at night markets. Plus, there's lots of fun to be had at the US Open Tennis Championships. This is the last full month of summer—make it count! RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar

We can obviously make a case for visiting ol’ New York at any time of year, and while the summer is a fantastic time to make the most of the High Line, walks around Central Park, and kerbside dining in Downtown, it can also be pretty darn sweltering. That’s why having a glistening pool at your hotel can offer travelers some much-needed respite, and we’ve taken the time to try out the very best ones, from hidden spots in Manhattan to sweeping, resort-style rooftops in Brooklyn.  New York’s best hotels with swimming pools, at a glance: 🌆 Best overall skyline views: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge 🌞 Best year-round rooftop: Gansevoort Meatpacking District 🧖‍♀️ Best for a spa vacation: The Mandarin Oriental, New York 🏝️ Best for a resort vibe: The William Vale 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛌 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York

Last updated April 13, 2026: Pickleball is back in Central Park, outdoor movie season is finally here, and Veselka is again turning out pierogi 24/7. Make the most of the spring season both indoors and out as city's iconic museums, big attractions and favorite restaurants host the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now.  How we choose the best things to do in NYC: Time Out editors traverse New York City from end to end looking for the coolest things to do, the most delicious places to eat and the most impressive shows to see. We then pick the very best items to make it to this list each month.  From its art museums (The Met and MoMA) to its attractions (Broadway theaters and sunrises from the Empire State Building), we are certain that New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable with unrivaled bars, restaurants and creative culinary inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, incredible views, cool hotels, must-see art or quirky museums—and we’re highlighting the best of the best right here. Quick picks: The best things to do in NYC at a glance Central Park: The world's most famous green space, stop by to enjoy some peace and quiet. (Free entry) The Metropolitan Museum of Art: This massive museum spans 5,000 years of art history to get lost in. ($30/adult)  The High Line: This innovative reclaimed space turned railroad tracks into a cool urba

You don’t have to go all the way to Arthur Ashe Stadium to catch the action of the 2026 US Open, which runs from August 23 to September 13. Skip the tickets and head to one of the city’s watch parties instead, where you’ll find everything from a recreation of the iconic player tunnel for photo opps to your chance to try the US Open’s viral Honey Deuce cocktail.  All summer long, NYC’s best sports bars have been holding it down with huge screens and drink specials. As the season of sports is winding down, you can head back to your favorite watering hole to catch a few more games, or try one of these activations and US Open-themed watch parties. Whether you’re catching a match on a 30-foot outdoor screen or putting your own spin on a game of Red Ball tennis, these bars, restaurants and rooftop watch parties are more than the next-best thing to Arthur Ashe Stadium: they’re destinations themselves.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the U.S. Open in NYC

NYC's public swimming pools are an oasis for heat-weary New Yorkers every summer, whether they take a dip in the cool waters or just lounge poolside. We certainly have our pick of options as there are more than 60 public swimming pools scattered around New York’s five boroughs. Here's our comprehensive list of the squeaky clean—and totally free—swimming pools in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best hotel and rooftop pools in NYC Since we don't condone sneaking a flask past the locker room, we've suggested some post-sunbathing spots to rehydrate with frozen cocktails while munching on some tasty bar food and snacks. Want to make a splash above ground level? Several of the best hotels in NYC have rooftop pools that allow non-hotel guests to enjoy the facilities (for a price, of course).

Get ready for another summer of fun in the sun! Each summer, New York City beaches open for swimming and sunbathing starting Memorial Day weekend. A visit to one—if not all—of the best beaches NYC has to offer is needed when temperatures become hot and sticky. Whether you’re planning weekend getaways, a camping trip, a stay at an oceanfront Airbnb or just looking for ways to cool off or with friends, these beaches in New York are a quick subway, ferry or bus trip away. If you have a car and want to venture further out, we’ve also included off-the-beaten-track sandy shores that are less than two hours away, and you can check out NYC's hidden beaches here. But first, some answers: RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do outside in NYC What is the best beach in NYC? That depends on what makes a beach worth visiting. Want pristine sand and fewer crowds? The best beach is Fort Tilden Beach. If you like a more iconic beach experience with some crowds, the best beach for you is Rockaway Beach. Or for a classic Americana experience with a Boardwalk and amusement park, Coney Island is your spot. What are the best non-crowded beaches in NYC? Fort Tilden is still less crowded than other beaches in NYC.

Trends come and go, whether they illustrate a seemingly organic zeitgeist like 2022's influx of speakeasy-style bars, or they’re the product of a carefully orchestrated marketing campaign like the Aperol spritz blitz of 2018. Summer is particularly conducive to the form: A season that somehow feels more ephemeral than the others, making abstract promises of love and holidays, all hazy with the patina of heat.  But while some food-and-drink fads have exited as swiftly as they arrived, the frozen cocktail remains an enduring favorite. It's the ideal icy canvas to spin anything into, with unending possibilities limited only by the imagination. Deliciously, new frozens have joined our old favorites all over town. And, while the occasional zag to something shiny and new can be cute, frozens are the drink of forever summer in NYC—and here are our favorites. RECOMMENDED: The best bars in NYC right now Updated July 2026: We've certainly had a stretch of heatwaves across NYC as of late (coupled with a tornado warning, because why not). However, we've found the best way to combat that bead of sweat running down your back is with a good ol' fashioned frozen drink. New to the list are actual newcomers themselves, as Williamsburg's Kinda Nice and Dumbo's Titán have been added. We also added Brooklyn Crab's rotating frozen, the Tabasco-tinged drink at Bar Snack and the boozy milkshake at Frita Batido. And we couldn't forget the viral soft-serve margarita, only served at Colima Taqueria. W

A beloved New York City tradition since 1976, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are back for 2026 with a dazzling show. It's one of the best events to celebrate the 4th of July in NYC. What time is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show? On Friday, July 4 at 8pm. Where are the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks? The Macy's July 4 Fireworks Show returns to the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River for 2026. Specifically, the show will launch from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District. What is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show? Every year, the spectacular show launches 80,000 shells off of barges in the river. The extravaganza typically lasts 25 minutes and features numerous effects in 30 colors and shapes. What are the best places to watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks?  As for viewing locations, any anywhere with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River should do the trick. Macy's says that prime public viewing will be available along elevated portions of the FDR Drive with the following access points managed by NYPD: Montgomery Street at Madison Street Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Brooklyn Bridge off/on ramps Broad Street at Water Street. ADA viewing will be available at the Murry Bergtraum Softball Field with access at Pike Slip and Cherry Street.  Just a heads up that those viewing points will get very busy, and you'll want to show up early. As crowds build at these areas, some of these locat

It’s America’s big day and we're here for it. Head to one of Gotham’s best beaches, grab your sunscreen and your sunnies and prepare for some fun in the sun. After gorging on red-white-and-blue treats and drinks, head out for the night to watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks or sail around NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of the 4th of July in NYC

Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, with programming that changes seasonally. ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations after dusk every evening. Running for 30 minutes on Thursdays through Saturdays, it’s best viewed from the section of the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street.

With its easy access from the states (it’s a quick three-hour flight down from Miami) and heavy commercialization and tourism infrastructure, Aruba has become a go-to Caribbean destination for American travelers. Because of that, the island surely isn’t hurting for hotels, with a two-mile strip of high-rise resorts (Hiltons, Hyatts and what have you) joining beach bars, bustling night clubs and more along the popular Palm Beach on Aruba’s northwest coast. But if you want some modern island luxury set slightly away from the tropical hullabaloo, the JOIA Aruba by Iberostar—which opened on Eagle Beach in January 2025—is a stunning, stand-out option for your next vacation.  Occupying the top tier of the Iberostar brand, JOIA caters to adult travelers and celebratory couples looking for privacy and sophistication, as opposed to the mid-tier Iberostar Selection properties, which accommodate mostly families and more relaxed couples. (Unlike its JOIA brethren, however, the Aruba location is not officially adults-only; however, during our multi-night stay, we only came across a few children on the property, and there are specific spaces set aside just for adults, including a designated adult-only infinity pool.) What are the rooms like at JOIA Aruba by Iberostar?  Adding to the overall high-end vibe, the JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is an all-suite resort, with 240 spacious accommodations ranging from 592 feet (the entry-level King Suite) to 1,313 square feet (the massive Royal Suite). I s

Right across the East River in the heart of Williamsburg, with unobstructed waterside views of the Manhattan skyline, the stretch of Wythe Avenue between North 9th and 12th Streets has become a kind of hub of hip Brooklyn hotels: There’s the William Vale, a luxury property capped off with its stylish Westlight rooftop; the Hoxton, with its former-factory origins giving off industrial cool; and, finally, the Arlo Williamsburg, a trendy lodging known for its colorful pool deck and eclectic spirit. The latter took over the former Williamsburg Hotel space back in 2023 and in the years since has grown into a reliably stylish and lively option in a neighborhood buzzing with them. Walking through that red-brick facade, passing beneath that marquee lighting, guests will find a cool and comfortable stay that balances an inviting warmth with the youthful energy of the buzzy area. What are the rooms like at the Arlo Williamsburg? Okay, we won’t lie to you: The guest rooms—of which there are 147 across eight stories—are quite small, a byproduct of the nabe’s tall-not-sprawl nature. (The smallest option, the City View Queen, maxes out at 220 square feet.) But the Arlo makes the most of that diminutive size, with floor-to-ceiling windows, private Juliette balconies, marble-and-brass bathrooms (some even equipped with freestanding, deep-soaking tubs) and large, plush beds with crisp, high-quality bedding and tufted leather headboards. Robe and slipper lovers will sadly be without those terr

Hugging the rugged, rocky coastline of Mallorca’s Colònia de Sant Jordi village, the Iberostar Selection Es Trenc hotel rises high above the resort town, offering unobstructed views of the nearby famous Es Trenc beach and the transparent turquoise waters surrounding the property.  Opened in April 2025, the 11-floor property underwent an extensive multimillion-dollar transformation, replacing the old THB Sur Mallorca with a five-star, sustainability-focused luxury hotel that marks the Iberostar brand’s 16th property in its native Mallorca. And if it’s a chic and tranquil Mediterranean stay you’re after, this is the beachfront resort for you.  What are the rooms like at Iberostar Selection Es Trenc?  First and foremost, yes, every single one of the 198 bedrooms and suites are decked out with expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows and private, furnished balconies overlooking that stunning seaside. But the breezy, modern lodgings are just as lovely inside as they are out, echoing the hotel’s marine setting with relaxing shades of sand and sage throughout, as well as stone surfaces and bleached wood that give the space a fresh, minimalist feel.  Thoughtful touches abound in each guestroom, including beach bags, yoga mats, hair tools (straighteners, hair dyers) and clothes steamers to use at your leisure. And if you opt for one of the higher-tier rooms, you can also personalize your sleep with a complimentary pillow menu, should you want to upgrade to a cloud-like feather, moldable me

Some tourists come to New York for the food, some for the fashion, others for the nightlife. But if your NYC trip itinerary is littered with planned visits to the Great White Way, the LUMA Hotel Times Square is the boutique hotel for your Broadway-loving heart. Conveniently located in midtown near Times Square and Bryant Park, it’s just a ticket stub’s throw from the glittering playhouses of the city’s Theater District and that love for the stage is felt throughout the property and its amenities.  The LUMA has its own “Broadway Concierge” on hand: Guests can book a 30-minute consultation with theater aficionado Laura Heywood, who will curate the personalized show selection and offer expert guidance to the world of plays and musicals. The specialty package also includes a three-course pre-theater dinner at AperiBar by Charlie Palmer—the “Italianesque” restaurant and cocktail bar located right off the lobby, which occasionally hosts its own live programming like drag bingo—as well as a 20-percent ticket discount for Roundabout Theatre Company, home to popular productions like The Rocky Horror Show, Fallen Angels, and upcoming works like The Imaginary Invalid.  But even if you don’t know your Frankenfurter from your Fanny Price, the LUMA Hotel is a solid midtown option for any Manhattan visitor: The 130-room lodging has all of the usual creature comforts you want, with rooms thoughtfully appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows, calmingly neutral color schemes and plush Frette li

Rooftop Cinema Club, the open-air theater perched atop The Emily Hotel, is back for another season. Guests can catch showings of hand-picked classics, cult films and recent releases while also enjoying sweeping views of the skyline and craft beverages.  Running from May through early November, this season is packed with fresh programming, from curated film collections to immersive themed events like a Singles Night featuring a 90-minute mixer followed by a screening of There’s Something About Mary. 

Inspired by the bathing traditions of ancient Greece, Rome and Ottoman civilizations, AIRE Ancient Baths first debuted in New York back in 2012, one of the first businesses to jump-start the city's obsession with all things wellness. Back in the day, public bathhouses were large, extravagant places where people would lounge in various water pools to clean themselves and cure their ailments. This Spanish import elegantly brings that traditional wellness experience to New York with the first overseas location of its luxury bathhouse minichain. (Along with this Tribeca flagship, there's also a sister spot on the Upper East Side.) The basement level of the gigantic three-story space houses the spacious, open room of baths, which consist of hot, cold, saltwater and multijet pools alongside steam and hot-stone rooms where you can lounge. Enjoy serene, candlelit thermal baths, massages, and signature treatments; right now, a thorough, two-hour Ancient Relaxing Massage 45' costs $225 per person. 

Here at Time Out, we love a name that throws you off. Whatever you think Swingers is going to be, we promise you that’s not it. This Swingers club is of the crazy golf kind (get it?). If you’re no more enlightened, crazy golf is a British term for mini-golf with a little more edge—think wild routes, obstacles, windmills and more. Swingers opened its first club in London, and is now a hit in D.C.  Swingers NoMad is located beneath the Virgin Hotel at 29th Street and Broadway. But it’s not just the golf that will make you say, ‘Oh yeah!’—the venue serves authentic cocktails, premium spirits, beers and wine, as well as a whole array of street food. Choose from Tacos by Fonda’s punchy Mexican, and Emmy Squared Pizza which includes there famous Detroit-style pizza, burgers and exclusive menu items. Either show up and see where the night takes you or choose from one of Swingers’ crazy golf packages, from the humble two-person golf-and-drinks for $55 a person to the premium for $116, including crazy golf, drinks, street food, dessert, your own table and your own tee off time. General admission is $28 a person for nine rounds!

In the case of some NYC landmarks, you have to take their golden-age greatness for granted. Not so with the Village Vanguard, a West Village jazz club that's hosted countless legendary gigs, documented on albums by giants such as Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane and Bill Evans. To this day, the Vanguard retains every bit of its cachet.  After 90 years, this basement club’s stage still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Plenty of history has been made here—John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans have grooved in this hallowed hall—and the 16-piece Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been the Monday-night regular since 1966. Thanks to the venue's strict no cell phone policy, seeing a show here feels like stepping back and time. It's just you and the music. 

The first floor of this respected thrift shop is devoted to jewelry cases, vintage furniture, and such curios as an old cash register and used sewing machine (both in working order). Head to the clean basement room to scour the racks for coats, skirts and jeans, with general apparel priced between $30 and $50 and vintage numbers from $150 to $800; or plop down on a cushioned bench to try on the shoes, organized on red bookshelves. The well-edited stock is in impeccable condition and sourced solely by donation—Cure donates all its proceeds to the Diabetes Research Institute. Check back twice a year for the shop’s whatever-you-can-fit-in-this-bag-that-costs-just-$15 sales.  

Set in the lovely Fort Tryon Park overlooking the Hudson River, the Cloisters houses the Met’s medieval art and architecture collections, America's only museum dedicated exclusively to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages. A path winds through the peaceful grounds to a castle that seems to have survived from the Middle Ages. (It was built less than 100 years ago, using material from five medieval French cloisters.) Be sure to check out the famous Unicorn Tapestries, the 12th-century Fuentidueña Chapel and the Annunciation Triptych by Robert Campin. And if you want to make a full day of it, grab lunch or a coffee at The Bonnefont restaurant, located right next to the museum. RECOMMENDED: 50 best New York attractions  

To honor and remeber those who lost their lives in defense of the nation, Brookyn's annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25. This year is the 159th parade, making it one of the oldest parades in Brooklyn. The patriotic festivities kick off at 11am from 78th Street and Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, then proceeds down to Marine Avenue, up to Fourth Avenue and over to John Paul Jones Park for a memorial service that includes bab pipes, flag raising, wreath laying by veteran service organizations and a 21-gun salute by the Veteran Corps of Artillery.

Live from New York, it's (almost) Saturday Night! Yes, yet another season of NBC's long-running sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live is about to kick off later this month and Lorne Michaels and Co. have put together quite the opening lineup of guest hosts and musical artists.  Starting September 26, SNL will air live every Saturday night at 11:30pm EST on NBC and Peacock. And while we don’t know what zany sketches the cast has up their sleeves, we do know who will be joining them to make us laugh. Below, check out the starry guests for SNL's first four episodes of the season, which will air between September 26 through October 31. (Note: The show takes a two-week break between October 10 and October 31.)  RECOMMENDED: Bowen Yang is Broadway’s new ‘Oh, Mary!’ lead, will make show debut next month Who will be hosting Saturday Night Live in 2026? View this post on Instagram 1: Jalen Brunson / KATSEYE (September 26) Even if you're not a basketball fan, you no doubt know about Jalen Brunson, who helped lead the New York Knicks to a championship win this summer for the first time in 53 years. Brunson also deservedly snagged the title of Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NBA Finals. The athlete will make his Saturday Night Live debut as the first guest host of season 52.  Also making their SNL debut, the Grammy Award-nominated girl group KATSEYE will serve as musical guest during the season premiere. The ladies recently released their third EP, "WILD," and are cu

Though we won't be seeing the new episodes until next year (more on that in a minute), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is drumming up hype for its fourth and final season with a teaser that unveils a new, key character. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming installment of The Walking Dead spinoff series, which centers on the fan-favorite, crossbow-firing southerner Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus.  What will The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 be about? While crossing the ravaged badlands of Spain, Daryl (Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) “grasp onto hope—and each other—as uncertainty about their future grows,” reads the logline for the final season of AMC's post-apocalyptic horror drama. “Captain Alejandro Perkins (Jimmy Smits of NYPD Blue, The West Wing) is a former U.S. Navy officer and medical doctor who found a unique way to thrive during the apocalypse.” Watch the teaser for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon below: The trailer opens with an injured Daryl, who has flashbacks to mobs of horrible zombies attacking him and Carol, until he opens his eyes to what we can assume is Captain Perkins, welcoming him “home.” RECOMMENDED: Watch the official trailer for the upcoming season of American Horror Story Who is in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 cast? Along with the aforementioned Reedus, McBride and cast newcomer Smits, the fourth season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon also stars Romain Levi as Stéphane, Eduardo Noriega a

If you spot a herd of buffalo lumbering through Lower Manhattan this September, don't panic. They're not lost—they're art. On September 19 and 20, 50 life-sized buffalo puppets will roam through Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn as part of Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi, a free public art event that promises to turn city streets into a moving performance. The spectacle will feature 100 New Yorkers operating the buffalo puppets as they weave through the city, accompanied by live music, dance, tribal ceremonies, gospel choirs, marching bands and performances at public spaces along the route. Organizers say spectators won't just watch the procession—they'll be invited to join it. RECOMMENDED: Downtown Brooklyn's sidewalks have turned into a giant public art gallery The ambitious project comes from playwright and director Amir Nizar Zuabi, who created the production in partnership with elders from the Lenape and Lakota Tribes. It's being presented by St. Ann's Warehouse, The Walk Productions and KBH Arts—the same team behind Little Amal, the towering puppet of a Syrian refugee girl whose emotional walk across New York captivated audiences in 2022. Photograph: Ant StrackSouth Africa puppet workshop But why buffalo? The American buffalo (officially the United States' national mammal) is central to the work's message. Once driven to the brink of extinction during the 19th century, the species is now a symbol of resilience, survival and restoration, especially for Nat

The loss of any great New York dumpling den is devastating, but especially one as cutely decorated and creatively minded as Mimi Cheng's. After 12 years of serving up freshly steamed (and fried!) jiaozi on the East Village, sister-owners Hannah and Marian Cheng have announced that they will shutter their East Village location—their last brick-and-mortar in NYC, located at 179 Second Ave between 11th and 12th streets—on Friday, September 11.  "Big news: we’re turning the page on a new chapter for Mimi Cheng’s!" the restaurant team shared via their social-media channels. "Our East Village restaurant will close its doors on September 11th as our lease has come to an end, but this is far from goodbye. To every person who’s come through our doors, made Mimi’s part of your weekly rotation, or visited us from near or far, and to every chef, restaurant partner, and supplier who’s been on this journey with us, thank you. This 12 year story was built by you, and we’re endlessly grateful."  RECOMMENDED: The best dim spots in NYC you need to try now The Chengs also revealed that while this is the end of their restaurant era, the closure frees them up to expand their growing frozen-dumpling line. (You can currently find Mimi Cheng's frozen dumplings at major supermarket chains like Whole Foods Markets, specialty grocers like Farm to People and regional markets like Berkeley Bowl in California.)  "While closing this storefront will be sentimental, it means we get to pour everything into

In case you somehow missed it: Pop superstar Harry Styles has officially descended upon the Big Apple ahead of his mega Madison Square Garden residency, which will span 30 concert dates from today, August 26 through October 31. (Happy Harryween!) The NYC dates are the singer's sole U.S. stops during his big globe-spanning "Together, Together" tour—which is in support of Styles's fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. and also has stops in London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Melbourne and more—so it's safe to say that Manhattan is about to explode in Harry pandemonium for the next few months.  And the fun has already gotten started across the boroughs, with pop-up merch shops, fan activations, disco-themed shuttle buses and more taking over the city ahead of the NYC gigs. To get you "Ready, Steady, Go" for the upcoming shows, here's a Harry Styles-approved guide to New York City. Don't forget to respect your motha!  RECOMMENDED: The 8 best concerts and music events worth travelling for in 2026 Where to stay during Harry Styles's MSG residency: Harry himself will likely be staying in his plush penthouse apartment down in Tribeca, but you can get some pre-MSG rest at the M Social Hotel Times Square, which has transformed one of its guest rooms into a one-of-a-kind Harry Styles-inspired suite for the full span of the NYC concert run with colorful bedding, vinyl records, posters of the star and a "Golden"-themed aesthetic. The property's rooftop lounge, Beast & B

It's finally here, Harry diehards: After much ado, Harry Styles's long-awaited, 30-date Madison Square Garden residency will officially kick off in New York City today, Wednesday 26, bringing the pop icon's global "Together, Together" tour to America after stints in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo and Mexico City. (Following the Big Apple, the show will move Down Under to Australia, with Melbourne concerts in November and Sydney gigs in December.)  Given that the NYC residency is the sole U.S. stop for Styles super-fans to see the tour—which is in support of the singer's fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.—the Madison Square Garden dates will no doubt be a coveted ticket. (The shows generated a record-shattering 11.5 million pre-sale registrations.)  Heading to see Harry Styles at MSG? Hoping to get last-minute tickets? Here’s everything you need to know about the "Together, Together" tour, from the start time and setlist to remaining ticket availability. When is Harry Styles playing at Madison Square Garden?  Harry Styles's Madison Square Garden residency will run from August 26, 2026, through October 31, 2026, as part of his "Together, Together" world tour. Here are all of the dates for the NYC shows: Wednesday, August 26, 2026  Friday, August 28, 2026 Saturday, August 29, 2026 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Friday, September 4, 2026 Saturday, September 5, 2026 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Friday, September 11, 2026 Saturday, September 12, 2026 Wednes

The ongoing saga of New York City's outdoor dining sheds looks like it has blissfully come to an end: They're here for good. The New York City Council today passed legislation allowing NYC restaurants to install "readily removable vertical winterization coverings" in licensed sidewalk café areas from November 30 through March 31, extending al fresco season far beyond the usual warm-weather timeframe and allowing restaurant owners to forgo the annual costly hassle of tearing down their makeshift shacks and dining sheds.   The city has had an on-again, off-again relationship with those street-level shed set-ups. A product of pandemic-era New York, those covered structures allowed safe, open-air dining when close proximity threatened both customer and business health; in the years since COVID, they've remained as emblems of community and connection on city streets, beyond their obvious economic benefits. (In 2020, NYC's outdoor dining program “created 11,720 jobs, resulting in $373 million of total annual wages, and $9.6 million of annual income tax to the city,” according to then-Comptroller Brad Lander.) The NYC Department of Transportation enforced the first mandatory teardown back in 2024, requiring all roadway sheds to be removed for the winter or face fines up to $1,000. But now restaurant teams will be able to avoid the seasonal headache, so long as they adhere to winterization standards from NYC DOT. (There will also be penalties for restaurant owners who do not properl

Talk to me, talk to me—are you kicking yourself that you didn't score tickets to Olivia Dean's upcoming concerts at Madison Square Garden this weekend? We get it. It's so easy to fall in love with the British singer-songwriter and her infectious brand of soulful pop, but just because Dean's NYC shows are one of the hottest tickets in town right now, that doesn't mean that hope is entirely lost for you last-minute fans. Here's everything you need to know about seeing Olivia Dean in NYC this week, including potential setlists, opener info, concert runtime and more.  When is Olivia Dean playing MSG? The "Nice to Each Other" songstress will be performing at New York's Madison Square Garden for four dates this month: August 14, 15, 17 and 18. The four-night residency is in support of her The Art of Loving Live tour and marks the musician's debut headline run at the famed NYC arena.  Is Olivia Dean sold out at MSG? Technically yes, but only on official box office and primary ticketing channels like Ticketmaster. That's not a surprise given the meteoric rise that Dean has experienced in the past year—thanks to breakthrough hits like "Man I Need," the 27-year-old star won Best New Artist at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards this past February.   How to get last-minute Olivia Dean NYC tickets? Though standard face-value tickets are long gone, you can still score resale tickets on platforms like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek, with prices varying by date. (As of press time, resale prices rang

After much anticipation, Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek classic, The Odyssey, finally landed in theaters on July 17, and grossed a colossal $988 million worldwide in the weeks following that release. (That's a lot of butts in cinema seats.)  But while the film is captivating audiences nationwide, some cinephiles are clamoring to watch this blockbuster in a very specific, very rare format, available in very few theaters across the country. Here's everything you need to know about seeing The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX in the U.S.  Should you see The Odyssey in IMAX? In short, yes. Nolan shot The Odyssey entirely using high-resolution IMAX film cameras, capturing expansive vistas and intimate close-ups with unprecedented clarity. To experience the film exactly as he intended, fans are racing to secure tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings—an analog format that utilizes giant reels of film projected onto massive screens. Because IMAX 70mm film is roughly ten times larger than standard 35mm film, it offers more detail and sharpness, plus expanded aspect ratio. This means you can see more of every shot, and watching Odysseus’s legendary journey is that much more immersive. RECOMMENDED: How authentic is Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? Why aren't there more 70mm IMAX theaters?  Because your average movie theater these days is probably not capable of projecting this format. As the industry shifted toward digital projection over the past two decades, the complex equ

We don't know about you, but summer heat always gives us a hankering for Thai food and, helpfully, a massive free festival spotlighting all of Thailand's culinary goodness is returning to Manhattan next week. On Tuesday, July 21, the Thai SELECT Festival—presented by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce—is taking over Grand Central Terminal and it's bringing some of New York's best Thai restaurants with it.  RECOMMENDED: NYC Summer Streets returns in just a few weeks—here’s everything you need to know. From 11am to 2pm, Vanderbilt Hall will be transformed into a culinary destination courtesy of 15 acclaimed local Thai spots—including Wayla, Chalong, Soothr, Nuar, Phranakhon, Untable and Lalyn—each of which has earned an official Thai SELECT designation, "a mark of certification awarded by the Ministry of Commerce The Royal Thai Government to guarantee the authentic Thai taste of Thai food products and Thai restaurants in Thailand and overseas." Basically, these kitchens know their shit, and their cooking is delicious proof.  Along with samples of great grub, the afternoon event will also feature live performances, hands-on cultural experiences and interactive exhibitions celebrating Thailand’s culinary heritage, including a special Thai-themed BINGO activity. There will also be splashy guest appearances by superstar Thai actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong (Shine, Jet Lag) and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (KinnPorsche, Man

We’ve had a pretty great summer so far, New York, but we’re happy to report that the good vibes will be extending through fall—that is, if the good folks at the New York Comedy Festival have any say in the matter. The laugh-filled showcase, which is the largest and longest-running annual comedy festival in the entire United States, will be making its annual return this November, with over 200 established and emerging comedians performing at 100-plus venues across all five boroughs from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15. And what a lineup it is: This year’s headliners include major genre names like Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Matt Rogers, Sarah Sherman, Daniel Sloss, Adam Friedland, Mojo Brookzz and more.  RECOMMENDED: The best comedy clubs for improv, stand-up and sketch comedy guaranteed to make you crack a smile The events, which range from traditional stand-up gigs to live podcast recordings to sketch and improv showcases and beyond, will take place at such iconic haunts as Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall and Kings Theatre. (You can find the current schedule below but do note that details are subject to change and additional events and performers may be added in the coming months.)  “Each year, the New York Comedy Festival serves as both a celebration of comedy’s biggest voices and a showcase for the talent shaping its future,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder of the New York Comedy Festival. “This year’s lineup brings together establ

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off and with eight games total set for the NY-NJ area—including the big final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ—the roads leading to and from the city are going to get messy. Already, New Yorkers have spent weeks on the receiving end of advisories from Governor Sherril, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani's offices about the gridlock days, work-from-home warnings and general transportation nightmares that await Tri-State football fans. So when I scored a ticket to this Tuesday's match-up between France and Senegal, my first thought was: "How the hell are we getting there?" RECOMMENDED: 10 best ways to celebrate the World Cup in NYC this summer I, like any good MetroCard-holding New Yorker, haven't driven a car in a solid 15 years. Public transit and my too-short legs are my primary modes of transportation. However, for my first-ever World Cup experience—hell, my first soccer experience in North America, full stop—I found myself going against my usual train-taking proclivities and opted instead for the bougie black-car route. Let's break it down. Photograph: Christina IzzoMetLife Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup The price Chauffeured charters from midtown NYC to MetLife can cost $200 to $400 per hour, depending on the vehicle type and number of people riding. There's also the cost of parking; stadium lots are closed to the public, but you can pre-purchase an off-site parking pass (for de