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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...
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Nightlife
Damballa is the hottest new dance spot on Myrtle-Broadway
If you don't already know about it, you'll miss it: tucked under the JMZ tracks, a stone's throw from Myrtle-Broadway—the so-called Times Square of...
Nightlife
Out Late: What insiders and partygoers are predicting for NYC nightlife in 2025
“Out Late” is Time Out’s nightlife and party column by DJ, Whorechata founder and Time Out New York Culture Editor Ian Kumamoto, and...
Music
The best concerts to see this spring in NYC
It feels like the world is falling apart, and yet, the music’s still playing. Just today, Lady Gaga released her seventh studio album Mayhem, which has...
Art
A first look at a free cabinet of curiosities-themed fashion exhibit from the Museum at FIT
Amid the hustle and bustle of Chelsea, where moving fast is a requirement, the Museum at FIT invites us to slow down and peek into its gigantic cabinet of...
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A ‘Handmaid's Tale’ exhibit is coming to NYC just in time for the new season
You’ll get to see costumes and props in person, from the red cloak to Commander Waterford’s Scrabble board.
Art
See stunning portraits of Michelle Obama, Breonna Taylor and more in this new Whitney Museum exhibit
See stunning portraits of Michelle Obama, Breonna Taylor and more in this new Whitney Museum exhibit
See 50 pieces by one of the most compelling contemporary artists in America right now.
Art
There are giant metal roots ‘growing’ out of midtown right now
The massive art installation by Steve Tobin urges viewers to stay grounded.
Art
The best outdoor art in NYC this spring
Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City this spring.
Art
Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar
Step into the vibrant world of Lorenzo Homar, a pioneering printmaker, poster designer, calligrapher, painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and theatrical...
Art
Paint & Sip with Louisa L.
Sip some bourbon, then let your creativity pour onto the canvas during this Paint & Sip night at Arthouse Hotel on Monday, April 28 with artist Louisa L....
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Art
A ‘Handmaid's Tale’ exhibit is coming to NYC just in time for the new season
You’ll get to see costumes and props in person, from the red cloak to Commander Waterford’s Scrabble board.
Art
See stunning portraits of Michelle Obama, Breonna Taylor and more in this new Whitney Museum exhibit
See 50 pieces by one of the most compelling contemporary artists in America right now.
Art
There are giant metal roots ‘growing’ out of midtown right now
The massive art installation by Steve Tobin urges viewers to stay grounded.
Theater
How to snag $49 tickets to ‘Othello’ on Broadway
‘Othello’ starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal is now offering student rush tickets.
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Here’s what the newest NYC subway map looks like against the old map
Use this slider to see the difference.
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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...
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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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Music
That’s Amore! Celebrating Italian-American History
More amore! After a successful debut last year, this cabaret collection of Italian-American hits (such as “Mambo Italiano,”...
Theater
The Road Ahead
Writer-director Barbara Kahn, who has been presenting plays at Theater for the New City for more than three decades, returns with a new work that takes...
Theater
Café Resistance
Roberto Monticello's drama, inspired by stories told to him by friends and family members who survived the Second World War, is set during the Nazi...
Music
Reeve Carney
After originating the web-singing title role in the ill-fated Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Reeve Carney swung back onto...
Music
The best cabaret shows in NYC this month
Get up close and personal with the best nightclub singers in New York every week at the city's best cabaret shows.
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Music
Betsy Wolfe: Domino
SO & SO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIANO BAR TO HOST BROADWAY STAR BETSY WOLFE FOR ONE-WOMAN SHOW DOMINO FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
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Theater
Love’s Concordia Bar
Fresh off a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Edoardo Tesio’s LOVE’S CONCORDIA BAR An original pop musical featuring music by...
Music
Leslie Kritzer: Kritzer! Live at the Beechman!
Self-described "Jew-Rican" spitfire Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer exploded like a supernova in her first Joe's Pub show, Leslie Kritzer Is Patti LuPone at Les...
Theater
How to snag $49 tickets to ‘Othello’ on Broadway
‘Othello’ starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal is now offering student rush tickets.
Theater
The best immersive theater in New York right now
Put yourself in the middle of the action at immersive plays and interactive theater experiences beyond Broadway
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‘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.
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9 of the strangest things at NYC's museums
There's The Exorcist doll, a royal sex chair, and an ancient game with connections to the underworld, to name a few...
Nightlife
Strange places New Yorkers are partying at right now
Remember The Night Heron, the party that took place in a Chelsea water tower? That energy is back.
Restaurants
Here are strange things you can find at five NYC restaurants and bars right now
From a steakhouse that keeps the world’s largest collection of pipes on its ceiling to a bar that bets on turtle races...
Movie-going in NYC
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The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
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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
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Ha or Nah: A Joke Lab | Nerd Nite
Hear the best new inventions from local comedians at the delightful show "Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab." It's hosted at Capish?! Club at...
Comedy
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Tim Mountain, Emma Carey and Kevin O’Malley write a screenplay in five hours based on audience suggestions, then have comedians do a staged reading that night.
Comedy
Jenny Hagel Gives Advice
Hagel invites the audience to submit questions about their relationships, careers and finances, then she and a guest give their best and most unhinged advice.
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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
A first look at the revitalized Frick Collection reopening this spring
It’s stunning from top to bottom.
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NYC art exhibitions we’re most excited about in spring 2025
Coming up: the Frick Collection's reopening, a dazzling exhibit in the Guggenheim's rotunda, a spotlight on Brooklyn artists, a feature on Jane Austen and lots...
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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Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
These immersive art exhibits in NYC promise to transport you inside fine art, into your favorite pop culture moments, and thousands of years back in time.
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The top famous sculptures of all time
From pre-history to the 21st century, here are the top famous sculptures of all time.
Art
See stunning images by Araki, Japan’s master of erotic photography
Contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki's show at Anton Kern Gallery examines eroticism within the context of life and death
Art
A first look at Brooklyn Museum's massive exhibition celebrating the institution’s 200 years
New exhibit “Breaking the Mold” is open all year long.
Art
A first look at a free cabinet of curiosities-themed fashion exhibit from the Museum at FIT
Some of the objects on view are being showcased for the very first time.
Art
The most famous architects you need to know
These famous architects have created buildings that are works of art
Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs
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
Looking for the courage to confess your unrequited love, or just in need of a big old cry? We got you
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 40 best party songs ever made
It’s party time guys – don your dancing shoes and have your speaker at the ready
Music
The 40 greatest summer songs of all time
From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the most essential summer songs ever made
Music
25 happy songs guaranteed to put you in a good mood
Feeling down? Here's a playlist guaranteed to shift your mood from sullen to sunny.