#1
Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 6:00 pm
Recollections
Recollections has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Friday Night in Manhattan, Oct 2
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Manhattan on Friday night, Oct 2: 39 picks, refreshed weekly.
39 picks · checked Sep 7
39 picks
Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, Manhattan#1Friday · 2026-10-02 6:00 pm · Limited Run
Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanRecollections
Recollections has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#2
The Juilliard School, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 6:00 pm
Rush Hour Performance
Rush Hour Performance has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#2Friday · 2026-10-02 6:00 pm · Limited Run
The Juilliard School, Lincoln Square, ManhattanRush Hour Performance
Rush Hour Performance has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#3
New York City Ballet, Lincoln Square, Manhattan2026-10-04 3:00 pm
Contemporary Choreography I
Contemporary Choreography I has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#32026-10-04 3:00 pm · One Weekend Only
New York City Ballet, Lincoln Square, ManhattanContemporary Choreography I
Contemporary Choreography I has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#4
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St., ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#4Friday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00 · Limited Run
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St., ManhattanLady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#5
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 21:00:00
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#5Friday · 2026-10-02 21:00:00 · Limited Run
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, ManhattanCristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#6
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Hamilton (NY)
Hamilton (NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#6Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, ManhattanHamilton (NY)
Hamilton (NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#7
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 West 47th Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Six (New York, NY)
Six (New York, NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#7Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 West 47th Street, ManhattanSix (New York, NY)
Six (New York, NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
Palace Theatre New York, 1564 Broadway, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#8Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Palace Theatre New York, 1564 Broadway, ManhattanThe Lost Boys
The Lost Boys has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#9
Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Wicked (NY)
Wicked (NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#9Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street, ManhattanWicked (NY)
Wicked (NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#10
Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
The Lion King (New York, NY)
The Lion King (New York, NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#10Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street, ManhattanThe Lion King (New York, NY)
The Lion King (New York, NY) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#11
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Mo Amer One Night Only at Radio City
Mo Amer One Night Only at Radio City has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#11Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, ManhattanMo Amer One Night Only at Radio City
Mo Amer One Night Only at Radio City has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#12
Orpheum Theatre NYC, 126 Second Ave., ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Slam Frank
Slam Frank has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#12Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Orpheum Theatre NYC, 126 Second Ave., ManhattanSlam Frank
Slam Frank has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#13
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanWhen Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#14
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-03 7:30 pm
Catherine Russell and Friends with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper
Catherine Russell and Friends with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Friday · 2026-10-03 7:30 pm · One Day Only
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanCatherine Russell and Friends with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper
Catherine Russell and Friends with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#15
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-03 7:00 pm
Paula West
Paula West has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#15Friday · 2026-10-03 7:00 pm · One Day Only
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanPaula West
Paula West has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#16
New World Stages - Stage 3, 340 W 50th St, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
New World Stages - Stage 3, 340 W 50th St, ManhattanThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#17
Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 West 43rd Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Little Shop Of Horrors
Little Shop Of Horrors has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#17Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 West 43rd Street, ManhattanLittle Shop Of Horrors
Little Shop Of Horrors has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#18
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
School Girls:Or, The African Mean Girls
School Girls:Or, The African Mean Girls has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, ManhattanSchool Girls:Or, The African Mean Girls
School Girls:Or, The African Mean Girls has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#19
New World Stages - Stage 1, 340 West 50th Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Heathers
Heathers has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#19Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · One Day Only
New World Stages - Stage 1, 340 West 50th Street, ManhattanHeathers
Heathers has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#20
Lyric Theatre - NY, 213 W 42nd St, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Lyric Theatre - NY, 213 W 42nd St, ManhattanHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#21
New World Stages - Stage 4, 340 W 50th St, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#21Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
New World Stages - Stage 4, 340 W 50th St, ManhattanThe Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#22
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 9:15 pm
Bardi
Bardi has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Friday · 2026-10-02 9:15 pm · Limited Run
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanBardi
Bardi has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#23
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-03 4:15 pm
The Remotes
The Remotes has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#23Friday · 2026-10-03 4:15 pm · One Day Only
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanThe Remotes
The Remotes has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#24
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-03 1:45 pm
Tomorrow a Long Time Ago
Tomorrow a Long Time Ago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Friday · 2026-10-03 1:45 pm · One Day Only
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanTomorrow a Long Time Ago
Tomorrow a Long Time Ago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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