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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 8 picks, refreshed weekly.
8 picks · checked Sep 28
New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanCasey "Poppins" Nedelka · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe cult '80s high-school musical of croquet mallets and slushies is in its final weeks at New World Stages before it heads out on tour.
New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanCasey "Poppins" Nedelka · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe cult '80s high-school musical of croquet mallets and slushies is in its final weeks at New World Stages before it heads out on tour.
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New World Stages - Stage 5, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanSerge Sudeikin · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsIllusionist Jamie Allan mixes close-up magic with big-screen projections and tech-driven illusions in Amaze at New World Stages.
New World Stages - Stage 5, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanSerge Sudeikin · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsIllusionist Jamie Allan mixes close-up magic with big-screen projections and tech-driven illusions in Amaze at New World Stages.
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Westside Theatre, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHoward Ashman and Alan Menken's man-eating plant musical plays a tiny Hell's Kitchen house where Audrey II fills most of the stage.
Westside Theatre, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHoward Ashman and Alan Menken's man-eating plant musical plays a tiny Hell's Kitchen house where Audrey II fills most of the stage.
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New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanAudience volunteers get pulled onstage to spell against six misfit kids in this Tony-winning musical revival, now in its final weeks.
New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanAudience volunteers get pulled onstage to spell against six misfit kids in this Tony-winning musical revival, now in its final weeks.
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Circle Line, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanPhotograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo decks, two DJs: one floor plays nothing but Depeche Mode, the other New Wave and 80s alternative, on a riverboat circling the harbor.
Circle Line, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanPhotograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo decks, two DJs: one floor plays nothing but Depeche Mode, the other New Wave and 80s alternative, on a riverboat circling the harbor.
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MCC Theater, Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanAnne Washburn's world premiere follows a Texas TikToker unravelling after a pride flag goes up across the street, starting previews at MCC.
MCC Theater, Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanAnne Washburn's world premiere follows a Texas TikToker unravelling after a pride flag goes up across the street, starting previews at MCC.
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Club Musica, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanDrag queens channel Cher, Whitney, Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse at a Hell's Kitchen brunch show built for birthdays and bachelorette groups.
Club Musica, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanDrag queens channel Cher, Whitney, Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse at a Hell's Kitchen brunch show built for birthdays and bachelorette groups.
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Rise Bar, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanJazz Guy from New Jersey, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHell's Kitchen gay bar Rise runs two weekend drag brunch seatings on Ninth Avenue, with a rotating cast of local queens.
Rise Bar, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanJazz Guy from New Jersey, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHell's Kitchen gay bar Rise runs two weekend drag brunch seatings on Ninth Avenue, with a rotating cast of local queens.
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