In this week’s Time Out New York, we get to know the new influencers that will be shaping New York for years

In this week’s issue, we’re profiling twelve impressive New Yorkers that will be shaping NYC for years to come. From writers and musicians to actors and artists, these creative individuals are about to blow up big. Read up on their current innovative, exciting projects and you’ll be able to say you knew them when.

Elsewhere in the magazine, Time Out New York is celebrating its 20th anniversary! To mark the milestone, we’re predicting what New York will be like 20 years from now (The Second Avenue line will still be 20 years away) and talk with a rendering expert about what the NYC skyline will look like in 2035 (Tall, skinny and shiny.)

We’ve also got an exclusive interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a guide to the can’t-miss films at this week’s New York Film Festival and a review of Lucas Hnath’s new play, The Christians. Pick up your free copy today!