Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in New York City on Friday night, Sep 11: 39 picks, refreshed weekly.
39 picks · checked Sep 7
Lower Manhattan skyline, Financial District, ManhattanKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwin beams from 88 searchlights rise miles over Lower Manhattan for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — visible across all five boroughs, dusk to dawn.
Lower Manhattan skyline, Financial District, ManhattanKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwin beams from 88 searchlights rise miles over Lower Manhattan for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — visible across all five boroughs, dusk to dawn.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creola, Upper East Side, ManhattanA Top Chef semifinalist's first restaurant: 14 seats on Park Avenue and a $125 five-course menu drawn from the Black culinary diaspora. It opened September 9, so this is its first full weekend.
Creola, Upper East Side, ManhattanA Top Chef semifinalist's first restaurant: 14 seats on Park Avenue and a $125 five-course menu drawn from the Black culinary diaspora. It opened September 9, so this is its first full weekend.
Yankee Stadium, Concourse, BronxCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Subway Series returns to Citi Field for a three-game set between the Mets and Yankees.
Yankee Stadium, Concourse, BronxCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Subway Series returns to Citi Field for a three-game set between the Mets and Yankees.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Prospect Heights, BrooklynJoshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.
Prospect Heights, BrooklynJoshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.
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.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynForty years of Southern California punk, in the restored Brooklyn Paramount.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynForty years of Southern California punk, in the restored Brooklyn Paramount.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynDeVotchKa plays Music Hall of Williamsburg on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynDeVotchKa plays Music Hall of Williamsburg on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
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.
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanMoMA's free Friday evening for New York State residents — and the last evening chance to see Frida and Diego: The Last Dream before it closes September 12.
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanMoMA's free Friday evening for New York State residents — and the last evening chance to see Frida and Diego: The Last Dream before it closes September 12.
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.
Bill Brown Playground: Bill Brown Playground, BrooklynBrooklyn community holds a memorial candle vigil honoring lives lost.
Bill Brown Playground: Bill Brown Playground, BrooklynBrooklyn community holds a memorial candle vigil honoring lives lost.
Riverside Park: Lawn-99th Street-RSP, ManhattanThe Riverside Clay Tennis Association screens the US Open semifinals outdoors by the clay courts — free, no ticket, bring a blanket.
Riverside Park: Lawn-99th Street-RSP, ManhattanThe Riverside Clay Tennis Association screens the US Open semifinals outdoors by the clay courts — free, no ticket, bring a blanket.
Roxy Cinema New York, Tribeca, ManhattanLarry Clark comes to the Roxy’s basement cinema in person for a 35mm print of his 1998 crime drama with James Woods and Melanie Griffith.
Roxy Cinema New York, Tribeca, ManhattanLarry Clark comes to the Roxy’s basement cinema in person for a 35mm print of his 1998 crime drama with James Woods and Melanie Griffith.
Anthology Film Archives, East Village, ManhattanThe restored Oscar-nominated documentary about the 1982 killing of Vincent Chin, screening as the centerpiece of Anthology’s Christine Choy retrospective.
Anthology Film Archives, East Village, ManhattanThe restored Oscar-nominated documentary about the 1982 killing of Vincent Chin, screening as the centerpiece of Anthology’s Christine Choy retrospective.
Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX: Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX, ManhattanEvening gathering at a Manhattan playground with music, art, or social activity.
Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX: Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX, ManhattanEvening gathering at a Manhattan playground with music, art, or social activity.
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