The best date night in New York City the weekend of Sep 11–13, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
85 picks · checked Aug 25
PAC NYC — open-air on the World Trade Center campus, Financial District, ManhattanFormer Broadway and national tour cast members of the Tony-winning musical reunite for a free, one-time-only open-air concert on the World Trade Center campus for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
PAC NYC — open-air on the World Trade Center campus, Financial District, ManhattanFormer Broadway and national tour cast members of the Tony-winning musical reunite for a free, one-time-only open-air concert on the World Trade Center campus for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Film Forum, Greenwich Village, ManhattanLisa Katzman's documentary on the EPA's false assurances about the air at Ground Zero and the responders who got sick. Film Forum screens it once, on the 25th commemoration.
Film Forum, Greenwich Village, ManhattanLisa Katzman's documentary on the EPA's false assurances about the air at Ground Zero and the responders who got sick. Film Forum screens it once, on the 25th commemoration.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanThe viral sketch comedian's headline Beacon stop plays twice — a 4 PM matinee and a 7 PM evening show.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanThe viral sketch comedian's headline Beacon stop plays twice — a 4 PM matinee and a 7 PM evening show.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, Hudson ValleyTwenty-fifth anniversary of the state's big wine showcase: 300-plus vendors pouring New York wineries, distilleries, cideries and breweries at the Rhinebeck fairgrounds, plus chef demos and food trucks.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, Hudson ValleyTwenty-fifth anniversary of the state's big wine showcase: 300-plus vendors pouring New York wineries, distilleries, cideries and breweries at the Rhinebeck fairgrounds, plus chef demos and food trucks.
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Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynZHU headlines a 10 PM–4 AM Friday at NYC's big new superclub on the former Brooklyn Mirage site, with Wax Motif and TOBEHONEST in support.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynZHU headlines a 10 PM–4 AM Friday at NYC's big new superclub on the former Brooklyn Mirage site, with Wax Motif and TOBEHONEST in support.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensUnreal and RUSH's first full-venue, day-into-night Knockdown Center takeover: Winson and a KUKO b2b by day, acid-techno duo 999999999 headlining the night.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensUnreal and RUSH's first full-venue, day-into-night Knockdown Center takeover: Winson and a KUKO b2b by day, acid-techno duo 999999999 headlining the night.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanRooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanRooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
Chashama's Theater 154, West Village, ManhattanDimitry B. from London · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA gleefully un-Shakespearean riff on The Taming of the Shrew plays its last performance Saturday night in the West Village. Laura Lapidus wrote it and stars opposite Tedra Millan and Yuriy Sardarov.
Chashama's Theater 154, West Village, ManhattanDimitry B. from London · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA gleefully un-Shakespearean riff on The Taming of the Shrew plays its last performance Saturday night in the West Village. Laura Lapidus wrote it and stars opposite Tedra Millan and Yuriy Sardarov.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLucie Tiberghien directs Molière's most subversive play outdoors at Lakeside, with live cello by Johnathan Moore — free with an RSVP.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLucie Tiberghien directs Molière's most subversive play outdoors at Lakeside, with live cello by Johnathan Moore — free with an RSVP.
Broadway theatres citywide, Theater District, ManhattanElvert Barnes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe fall edition of the city's twice-yearly Broadway sale: 2-for-1 seats at participating shows –20 with code 241BWSHOW. This weekend sits right in the middle of the window.
Broadway theatres citywide, Theater District, ManhattanElvert Barnes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe fall edition of the city's twice-yearly Broadway sale: 2-for-1 seats at participating shows –20 with code 241BWSHOW. This weekend sits right in the middle of the window.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA free afternoon of Grateful Dead covers draws jam-band fans to Industry City's industrial-cool venue for Sunday sessions.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA free afternoon of Grateful Dead covers draws jam-band fans to Industry City's industrial-cool venue for Sunday sessions.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Polonsky Shakespeare Center, Fort Greene, BrooklynTony winner Sarah Jones' new solo show plays its first full weekend of previews at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center.
Polonsky Shakespeare Center, Fort Greene, BrooklynTony winner Sarah Jones' new solo show plays its first full weekend of previews at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center.
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanJocelyn Bioh's Ghanaian boarding-school pageant comedy hits Broadway. Catch its first full weekend of previews with Patina Miller and Denée Benton.
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanJocelyn Bioh's Ghanaian boarding-school pageant comedy hits Broadway. Catch its first full weekend of previews with Patina Miller and Denée Benton.
Daryl Roth Theatre, Union Square, ManhattanTodrick Hall's sung-through original musical begins its New York run at the Daryl Roth Theatre this weekend. Both first previews are already sold out.
Daryl Roth Theatre, Union Square, ManhattanTodrick Hall's sung-through original musical begins its New York run at the Daryl Roth Theatre this weekend. Both first previews are already sold out.
Father Duffy Square, Times Square, ManhattanVangeline Theater's annual butoh memorial for 9/11, performed free in Father Duffy Square on the 25th anniversary — seven dancers with live cello.
Father Duffy Square, Times Square, ManhattanVangeline Theater's annual butoh memorial for 9/11, performed free in Father Duffy Square on the 25th anniversary — seven dancers with live cello.
Ralph Ellison Plaza, Hamilton Heights, ManhattanA free three-hour community jazz session on the riverside plaza at 150th Street, with a rotating cast of local players. Come and go as you like.
Ralph Ellison Plaza, Hamilton Heights, ManhattanA free three-hour community jazz session on the riverside plaza at 150th Street, with a rotating cast of local players. Come and go as you like.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
August Wilson Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanThe found-footage horror franchise becomes a stage haunting at the August Wilson, with illusions by the designer behind Harry Potter's magic.
August Wilson Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanThe found-footage horror franchise becomes a stage haunting at the August Wilson, with illusions by the designer behind Harry Potter's magic.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe campy cult film becomes a glittering Broadway musical comedy of vanity, immortality and dueling divas at the Lunt-Fontanne.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe campy cult film becomes a glittering Broadway musical comedy of vanity, immortality and dueling divas at the Lunt-Fontanne.
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