The best things to do in NYC This Saturday on Saturday night, Sep 12 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
21 picks · checked Sep 2
Prospect Heights, BrooklynSee-ming Lee from Hong Kong SAR, China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoshua 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, BrooklynSee-ming Lee from Hong Kong SAR, China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoshua 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.
East Williamsburg, BrooklynSee-ming Lee from Hong Kong SAR, China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDiplo headlines Pacha New York, the Ibiza club's Brooklyn outpost on the Avant Gardner grounds, for one night only during Fashion Week. Doors at 10 PM, running to 4 AM.
East Williamsburg, BrooklynSee-ming Lee from Hong Kong SAR, China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDiplo headlines Pacha New York, the Ibiza club's Brooklyn outpost on the Avant Gardner grounds, for one night only during Fashion Week. Doors at 10 PM, running to 4 AM.
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.
Washington Heights, ManhattanThe Dominican rapper called El Papa del Rap marks twenty years on the mic with a career-spanning night in Washington Heights' 3,300-seat movie palace.
Washington Heights, ManhattanThe Dominican rapper called El Papa del Rap marks twenty years on the mic with a career-spanning night in Washington Heights' 3,300-seat movie palace.
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Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
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.
Chashama's Theater 154, West Village, ManhattanA gleefully un-Shakespearean riff on The Taming of the Shrew plays its last performance Saturday night in the West Village. Laura Lapidus wrote it and stars opposite Tedra Millan and Yuriy Sardarov.
Chashama's Theater 154, West Village, ManhattanA gleefully un-Shakespearean riff on The Taming of the Shrew plays its last performance Saturday night in the West Village. Laura Lapidus wrote it and stars opposite Tedra Millan and Yuriy Sardarov.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
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.
Daryl Roth Theatre, Union Square, ManhattanTodrick Hall's sung-through original musical begins its New York run at the Daryl Roth Theatre this weekend. Both first previews are already sold out.
Daryl Roth Theatre, Union Square, ManhattanTodrick Hall's sung-through original musical begins its New York run at the Daryl Roth Theatre this weekend. Both first previews are already sold out.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Tanahey Playground: Tanahey Playground, ManhattanNew York Daily News · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOutdoor movie night at Tanahey Playground—bring blankets and settle in for evening entertainment.
Tanahey Playground: Tanahey Playground, ManhattanNew York Daily News · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOutdoor movie night at Tanahey Playground—bring blankets and settle in for evening entertainment.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene, BrooklynNobuhiko Obayashi’s haunted-house fever dream screens on 35mm as the loudest night of BAM’s new cat-cinema series, Fantastical Felines.
BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene, BrooklynNobuhiko Obayashi’s haunted-house fever dream screens on 35mm as the loudest night of BAM’s new cat-cinema series, Fantastical Felines.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
BASEMENT, Maspeth, QueensBoris Mindzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBoris plays BASEMENT on the Saturday of US Open finals weekend.
BASEMENT, Maspeth, QueensBoris Mindzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
88-19 Parsons Blvd, QueensA celebration honoring Esquipulas with community gathering and spiritual reflection.
88-19 Parsons Blvd, QueensA celebration honoring Esquipulas with community gathering and spiritual reflection.
Japan Society, Midtown East, ManhattanJapan Society closes its Ryuichi Sakamoto film series with an imported 35mm print of Donald Cammell’s recovered director’s cut — one of only two in existence.
Japan Society, Midtown East, ManhattanJapan Society closes its Ryuichi Sakamoto film series with an imported 35mm print of Donald Cammell’s recovered director’s cut — one of only two in existence.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 102nd Street, QueensCatch sunset and live music by the Rockaway boardwalk evening.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 102nd Street, Queens
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
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