The best things to do in New York City this weekend — free events, art, music, markets, and outdoor plans, hand-curated and re-ranked every week so you always have a plan.
Delacorte Theater, Central Park, ManhattanAcabashi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTony winner Daniel Sullivan stages Shakespeare's jealousy-and-a-living-statue romance at the reopened Delacorte — free tickets, open air.
Delacorte Theater, Central Park, ManhattanAcabashi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTony winner Daniel Sullivan stages Shakespeare's jealousy-and-a-living-statue romance at the reopened Delacorte — free tickets, open air.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights, BrooklynA free after-hours block party inside the Brooklyn Museum, this month spotlighting Caribbean sound, dance and food across the galleries.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights, BrooklynA free after-hours block party inside the Brooklyn Museum, this month spotlighting Caribbean sound, dance and food across the galleries.
SummerStage, Central Park (Rumsey Playfield), Central Park, ManhattanClyde Charles Brown · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsK-pop group WayV headlines a free Central Park SummerStage concert with The Either — one of the summer's biggest free outdoor draws.
SummerStage, Central Park (Rumsey Playfield), Central Park, ManhattanClyde Charles Brown · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsK-pop group WayV headlines a free Central Park SummerStage concert with The Either — one of the summer's biggest free outdoor draws.
SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, Central Park, ManhattanClyde Charles Brown · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsK-pop supergroup WayV headlines a free Central Park SummerStage bill with The Either and Chopstix — RSVP and it's yours.
SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, Central Park, ManhattanClyde Charles Brown · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsK-pop supergroup WayV headlines a free Central Park SummerStage bill with The Either and Chopstix — RSVP and it's yours.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensMoMA PS1 fills its former schoolhouse with 150+ works by NYC artists in the sixth Greater New York survey — the city's pulse, floor to floor.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensMoMA PS1 fills its former schoolhouse with 150+ works by NYC artists in the sixth Greater New York survey — the city's pulse, floor to floor.
The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanglobalFEST brings Cabo Verde's Elida Almeida, Sinkane and Saha Gnawa to Lincoln Center's outdoor dance floor for a free world-music night.
The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanglobalFEST brings Cabo Verde's Elida Almeida, Sinkane and Saha Gnawa to Lincoln Center's outdoor dance floor for a free world-music night.
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Pacha New York (Brooklyn Mirage), East Williamsburg, BrooklynBrazilian superstar Alok headlines a Tomorrowland Rave The World night in the open-air Mirage bowl with SIDEPIECE and Bhaskar.
Pacha New York (Brooklyn Mirage), East Williamsburg, BrooklynBrazilian superstar Alok headlines a Tomorrowland Rave The World night in the open-air Mirage bowl with SIDEPIECE and Bhaskar.
The High Line, 30th St & 10th Ave, Chelsea, Chelsea, ManhattanA 27-foot carved-sandstone sculpture reimagining a destroyed Bamiyan Buddha towers over the High Line, free to see from the elevated park.
The High Line, 30th St & 10th Ave, Chelsea, Chelsea, ManhattanA 27-foot carved-sandstone sculpture reimagining a destroyed Bamiyan Buddha towers over the High Line, free to see from the elevated park.
Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway, Rockaways, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA beachfront bazaar of food stalls, drinks and live music spills across the sand at historic Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways.
Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway, Rockaways, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA beachfront bazaar of food stalls, drinks and live music spills across the sand at historic Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Astoria, Astoria, QueensSanford Biggers plants monumental outdoor sculpture in Astoria's waterfront park, free to roam with the East River as backdrop.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Astoria, Astoria, QueensSanford Biggers plants monumental outdoor sculpture in Astoria's waterfront park, free to roam with the East River as backdrop.
Riverside Park (Summer on the Hudson), Upper West Side, ManhattanGrab wireless headphones and dance by the Hudson at this free silent disco — flip between DJ channels as the sun sets over the river.
Riverside Park (Summer on the Hudson), Upper West Side, ManhattanGrab wireless headphones and dance by the Hudson at this free silent disco — flip between DJ channels as the sun sets over the river.
Pier 36, Lower East Side, ManhattanSail past the Statue of Liberty and the skyline on a Saturday booze cruise with live DJs, a full bar and open-water sunset views from Pier 36.
Pier 36, Lower East Side, ManhattanSail past the Statue of Liberty and the skyline on a Saturday booze cruise with live DJs, a full bar and open-water sunset views from Pier 36.
DUMBO Archway, DUMBO, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and makers fill the cobblestoned DUMBO archway under the Manhattan Bridge — the city's cult weekend hunt for one-of-a-kind finds.
DUMBO Archway, DUMBO, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and makers fill the cobblestoned DUMBO archway under the Manhattan Bridge — the city's cult weekend hunt for one-of-a-kind finds.
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanThe New Museum's OMA-expanded galleries fill with 200+ artists probing what 'human' means — the Bowery's blockbuster reopening show.
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanThe New Museum's OMA-expanded galleries fill with 200+ artists probing what 'human' means — the Bowery's blockbuster reopening show.
Comedy Cellar, Greenwich Village, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNYC's legendary basement comedy club runs stacked stand-up lineups nightly in Greenwich Village — the room where A-list comics drop in unannounced.
Comedy Cellar, Greenwich Village, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNYC's legendary basement comedy club runs stacked stand-up lineups nightly in Greenwich Village — the room where A-list comics drop in unannounced.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGrammy-nominated house DJ Audien spins a Project91 rooftop party over the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge in full view.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGrammy-nominated house DJ Audien spins a Project91 rooftop party over the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge in full view.
Classic Harbor Line, Chelsea Piers (Pier 62), Chelsea, ManhattanWatch the crew hoist the sails on a two-hour sunset sail aboard a classic wooden schooner, gliding past the skyline with a drink in hand.
Classic Harbor Line, Chelsea Piers (Pier 62), Chelsea, ManhattanWatch the crew hoist the sails on a two-hour sunset sail aboard a classic wooden schooner, gliding past the skyline with a drink in hand.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden recreates real prize-winning Brooklyn stoops in bloom, celebrating 30 years of community gardening.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden recreates real prize-winning Brooklyn stoops in bloom, celebrating 30 years of community gardening.
Lips NYC, Midtown East, ManhattanBottomless brunch meets a full drag revue at Lips, where costumed queens host, lip-sync and roast the room every weekend in Midtown East.
Lips NYC, Midtown East, ManhattanBottomless brunch meets a full drag revue at Lips, where costumed queens host, lip-sync and roast the room every weekend in Midtown East.
Hester Street Fair, Lower East Side, ManhattanVintage sellers, indie makers and street eats fill this Lower East Side market at Hester and Essex — a decade-plus downtown weekend institution.
Hester Street Fair, Lower East Side, ManhattanVintage sellers, indie makers and street eats fill this Lower East Side market at Hester and Essex — a decade-plus downtown weekend institution.
Harbor Lights Yacht (NY Party Cruise), East Side waterfront, ManhattanBoard the Harbor Lights yacht for a Saturday sunset party cruise with a DJ and full bar, dancing as the skyline lights up over the harbor.
Harbor Lights Yacht (NY Party Cruise), East Side waterfront, ManhattanBoard the Harbor Lights yacht for a Saturday sunset party cruise with a DJ and full bar, dancing as the skyline lights up over the harbor.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, Long Island City, QueensPrecious Okoyomon grows a living forest with a giant, toy-like bear sculpture in the courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Long Island City.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, Long Island City, QueensPrecious Okoyomon grows a living forest with a giant, toy-like bear sculpture in the courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Long Island City.
Village Vanguard, West Village, ManhattanHear world-class jazz in the wedge-shaped basement where Coltrane and Evans recorded live albums — the Village Vanguard runs sets nightly.
Village Vanguard, West Village, ManhattanHear world-class jazz in the wedge-shaped basement where Coltrane and Evans recorded live albums — the Village Vanguard runs sets nightly.
HB Rooftop (High Bar NY), Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanDance to Afrobeats, R&B and reggae on an open-air Midtown rooftop with skyline views and top NYC DJs — the city's weekly Rooftop Saturdays party.
HB Rooftop (High Bar NY), Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanDance to Afrobeats, R&B and reggae on an open-air Midtown rooftop with skyline views and top NYC DJs — the city's weekly Rooftop Saturdays party.
Rise Bar NYC, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanHell's Kitchen's Rise Bar serves a high-energy weekend drag brunch with rotating queens, two seatings a day and bottomless-forward pours.
Rise Bar NYC, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanHell's Kitchen's Rise Bar serves a high-energy weekend drag brunch with rotating queens, two seatings a day and bottomless-forward pours.
Smalls Jazz Club, West Village, ManhattanOverseesaw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDescend into a tiny West Village basement for straight-ahead jazz and a legendary late-night jam session — Smalls runs music every night.
Smalls Jazz Club, West Village, ManhattanOverseesaw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDescend into a tiny West Village basement for straight-ahead jazz and a legendary late-night jam session — Smalls runs music every night.
Artists & Fleas, 70 N 7th St, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe original indoor-outdoor Williamsburg market packs local designers, vintage sellers and makers into one weekend browse.
Artists & Fleas, 70 N 7th St, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe original indoor-outdoor Williamsburg market packs local designers, vintage sellers and makers into one weekend browse.
La Pulpería, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanLatin-Mediterranean bottomless brunch meets a drag revue at La Pulpería, where queens perform tableside every Saturday and Sunday.
La Pulpería, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanLatin-Mediterranean bottomless brunch meets a drag revue at La Pulpería, where queens perform tableside every Saturday and Sunday.
Birdland Jazz Club, Theater District, ManhattanOverseesaw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAcclaimed jazz pianist Renee Rosnes plays two Saturday sets at the storied Birdland — sophisticated post-bop in a classic Midtown club.
Birdland Jazz Club, Theater District, ManhattanOverseesaw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAcclaimed jazz pianist Renee Rosnes plays two Saturday sets at the storied Birdland — sophisticated post-bop in a classic Midtown club.
LIC Flea & Food, 5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, Long Island City, QueensAn open-air Long Island City market blends vintage and craft vendors with a rotating cast of food trucks and drinks.
LIC Flea & Food, 5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, Long Island City, QueensAn open-air Long Island City market blends vintage and craft vendors with a rotating cast of food trucks and drinks.
Gotham Comedy Club, Chelsea, ManhattanChelsea's polished Gotham Comedy Club runs nightly stand-up showcases in a proper theater room, a frequent stop for TV-name headliners.
Gotham Comedy Club, Chelsea, ManhattanChelsea's polished Gotham Comedy Club runs nightly stand-up showcases in a proper theater room, a frequent stop for TV-name headliners.
Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope, BrooklynKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's flagship Saturday greenmarket spreads out at the Prospect Park gates — regional farms, summer produce and cooking demos.
Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope, BrooklynKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's flagship Saturday greenmarket spreads out at the Prospect Park gates — regional farms, summer produce and cooking demos.
The Arts Center at Governors Island, Governors Island, ManhattanA free River To River art installation on car-free Governors Island — pair a ferry ride and skyline views with a downtown arts festival.
The Arts Center at Governors Island, Governors Island, ManhattanA free River To River art installation on car-free Governors Island — pair a ferry ride and skyline views with a downtown arts festival.
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, Chelsea, ManhattanSee Benny Andrews' searching paintings of migration and labor at Michael Rosenfeld — a free Chelsea gallery show in its final week.
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, Chelsea, ManhattanSee Benny Andrews' searching paintings of migration and labor at Michael Rosenfeld — a free Chelsea gallery show in its final week.
Sean Kelly Gallery, Chelsea, ManhattanSean Kelly's summer group show The Audacity of Scale fills its Chelsea gallery with large-format work — free to visit on a weekend art walk.
Sean Kelly Gallery, Chelsea, ManhattanSean Kelly's summer group show The Audacity of Scale fills its Chelsea gallery with large-format work — free to visit on a weekend art walk.