Two boroughs, one weekend. Here's what's on in each so you can pick your side of the river.
24 picks · checked Aug 25
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
Barclays Center, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Liberty host the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center in a nationally televised afternoon game with Ellie the Elephant courtside.
Barclays Center, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Liberty host the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center in a nationally televised afternoon game with Ellie the Elephant courtside.
Kings Theatre, Flatbush, BrooklynFilipino girl group BINI brings their Signals World Tour to Kings Theatre. Catch their electrifying performance with opener Ashley Mehta.
Kings Theatre, Flatbush, BrooklynFilipino girl group BINI brings their Signals World Tour to Kings Theatre. Catch their electrifying performance with opener Ashley Mehta.
Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynSmorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynSmorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
The Sultan Room, Bushwick, BrooklynSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free late-night afrobeats, soca and dancehall party at The Sultan Room in the run-up to Brooklyn's carnival season.
The Sultan Room, Bushwick, BrooklynSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free late-night afrobeats, soca and dancehall party at The Sultan Room in the run-up to Brooklyn's carnival season.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynFranky Rizardo's FLOW night packs Pacha with Mason Collective and Ms. Mada — deep, driving house until 4am. Officially sold out, so it's resale or nothing.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynFranky Rizardo's FLOW night packs Pacha with Mason Collective and Ms. Mada — deep, driving house until 4am. Officially sold out, so it's resale or nothing.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanJoshua Redman, Catherine Russell and Nat Adderley Jr. share a free Harlem park stage for five hours of Charlie Parker Festival jazz.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanJoshua Redman, Catherine Russell and Nat Adderley Jr. share a free Harlem park stage for five hours of Charlie Parker Festival jazz.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Tompkins Square Park, East Village, ManhattanRavi Coltrane, the Billy Hart Quartet, Kassa Overall and Vanisha Gould close Charlie Parker weekend free in Tompkins Square Park.
Tompkins Square Park, East Village, ManhattanRavi Coltrane, the Billy Hart Quartet, Kassa Overall and Vanisha Gould close Charlie Parker weekend free in Tompkins Square Park.
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! plays its last Broadway performances at the Al Hirschfeld after seven years and a five-week extension.
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! plays its last Broadway performances at the Al Hirschfeld after seven years and a five-week extension.
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown, ManhattanGrammy-winning R&B singer Ella Mai brings the Do You Still Love Me? Tour to the Radio City Music Hall stage.
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown, ManhattanGrammy-winning R&B singer Ella Mai brings the Do You Still Love Me? Tour to the Radio City Music Hall stage.
CityPickle at Wollman Rink, Central Park, ManhattanJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMajor League Pickleball's final four settle the 2026 title on a championship court inside Central Park's Wollman Rink — with Brooklyn Pickleball Team in the hunt.
CityPickle at Wollman Rink, Central Park, ManhattanJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMajor League Pickleball's final four settle the 2026 title on a championship court inside Central Park's Wollman Rink — with Brooklyn Pickleball Team in the hunt.
Circle Line Cruises, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanArgentine progressive-house DJ Hernan Cattaneo plays a Circle Line boat out of Pier 83 as the sun goes down.
Circle Line Cruises, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanArgentine progressive-house DJ Hernan Cattaneo plays a Circle Line boat out of Pier 83 as the sun goes down.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra opens Charlie Parker weekend in Marcus Garvey Park with Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra opens Charlie Parker weekend in Marcus Garvey Park with Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle.
Broadway & 4th Ave street fairs, East Village, East Village, ManhattanThe self-billed world's largest Japanese food festival lands in the East Village for two days — dozens of vendors slinging takoyaki, yakitori, ramen and mochi, 10am-6pm, free entry.
Broadway & 4th Ave street fairs, East Village, East Village, ManhattanThe self-billed world's largest Japanese food festival lands in the East Village for two days — dozens of vendors slinging takoyaki, yakitori, ramen and mochi, 10am-6pm, free entry.
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown, ManhattanSqueeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 share one Radio City bill: three British new-wave acts in a single night.
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown, ManhattanSqueeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 share one Radio City bill: three British new-wave acts in a single night.
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanSpielberg's Last Crusade screens on a 70mm print at Film at Lincoln Center - its first New York 70mm showing since 1989.
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanSpielberg's Last Crusade screens on a 70mm print at Film at Lincoln Center - its first New York 70mm showing since 1989.
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.
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