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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 31
The Fantasticks
240 W 44th St., Manhattan
The Fantasticks has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
Date night in NYC on Thursday, Oct 22
Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in New York City on Thursday, October 22 (tomorrow): 8 events, led by Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC, Diwali on the Hudson and The Saucy Spoon Diner Pop-up Presented by Ocean Spray — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 26 exhibitions and shows running through the day. A light day so far. This week's view has every day side by side, and the weekend board is the deep list.
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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#1Through Oct 31 · Limited Run
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Fantasticks
The Fantasticks has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPreviews began October 8; opening October 29; through January 10, 2027
A Few Good Men
Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth face off in Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, staged by Michael Arden on the Beaumont's wide thrust.
Limited runStar castingPlay revival
#2Previews began October 8; opening October 29; through January 10, 2027 · Limited Run
Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Few Good Men
Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth face off in Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, staged by Michael Arden on the Beaumont's wide thrust.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanMay 10, 2026–January 10, 2027Museum admission
Costume Art
Upper East Side, Manhattan
The Costume Institute's new blockbuster reframes fashion as fine art, with sculptural gowns staged alongside masterpieces from the Met's collection.
ArtDate NightArt & Exhibitions
#3May 10, 2026–January 10, 2027 · Limited Run
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanCostume Art
The Costume Institute's new blockbuster reframes fashion as fine art, with sculptural gowns staged alongside masterpieces from the Met's collection.
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NewFest venues (announced in September), Various, ManhattanThursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 25, 2026Ticketed per screening
NewFest38: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Various, Manhattan
New York's largest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for an eleven-day 38th edition of premieres, shorts programmes and filmmaker Q&As.
LGBTQ+ film38th EditionEleven days
#4Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Limited Run
NewFest venues (announced in September), Various, ManhattanNewFest38: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
New York's largest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for an eleven-day 38th edition of premieres, shorts programmes and filmmaker Q&As.
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Participating retailers across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Jersey CityOct 12–25, 2026 · All dayFree
Italian Wine Week
Queens, and Jersey City
Discover Italian wines during a two-week campaign at more than 100 participating retailers across the New York City metropolitan area.
From the organizerFreeLimited Run
#5Oct 12–25, 2026 · All day · Limited Run
Participating retailers across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Jersey CityItalian Wine Week
Discover Italian wines during a two-week campaign at more than 100 participating retailers across the New York City metropolitan area.
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