Happening in New York City

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Happening in New York City

New York City is the city the world measures itself against when it comes to live events. Overlook provides informational event listings and does not sell tickets.

🎵Live music

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May 21
7:00 PM
Radio City Music Hall

The Roberto Carlos performance scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 21, 2026.

May 22
6:00 PM
Buckethead
Sony Hall

Buckethead is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist best known for his virtuosic command of the electric guitar, combining elements of Yngwie Malmsteen, Adrian Belew, Slayer's Kerry King, P-Funk's Eddie Hazel, and avant-improv artist John Zorn's Scud-attack sax abuse. His solo career has been productive, thanks mostly to the motivation of Zorn and Bill Laswell, the latter of whom Buckethead has also recorded and toured with in Praxis.

May 22
7:00 PM
Belle & Sebastian
Pier 17

Belle & Sebastian with Joanna Sternberg perform at The Rooftop at Pier 17. The show features 'IF YOU’RE FEELING SINISTER (FULL) + CLASSIC BELLE & SEBASTIAN SONGS'.

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🎭Theater

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May 21
2:00 PM
Studio Seaview

This award-winning play returns to NYC for a limited run, exploring a deeply American story about finding meaning in life. Set in a small Midwestern town, it captures the messiness of mourning with humor and warmth.

May 28
Kings Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera. This production features Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and is based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince.

Jun 4
7:30 PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
BAM Harvey Theatre

Ailey returns with a celebration of joy, beauty, and the transformative power of dance. This year’s program features a new production of Hymn, Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison's Emmy Award–winning tribute to Alvin Ailey.

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🎬Film

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May 22
8:00 PM
Family Movie Night
Pier 63 at Hudson River Park

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of the classic film "The Princess Bride" under the stars.

Jun 2
7:00 PM
Do the Right Thing
Paris Theater

Post-screening conversation with filmmaker Spike Lee, casting director Robi Reed and actor John Turturro on Tuesday, June 2. Selected by the Casting Directors Branch.

Jun 3
SVA Theatre

The 25th annual Tribeca Festival will take place in New York City from June 3–14, 2026, featuring a diverse slate of films, TV, games, and immersive storytelling.

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Sports

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May 21
8:00 PM
Barclays Center

New York Liberty take on the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, May 21.

May 23
12:00 PM
Smithfield Hall NYC

Smithfield Hall has comprehensive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest club competition on the planet, all the way to the Final.

Jun 1
Citi Field

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Sunday 14th June 2026 is set to feature everything that you treasure about a day at the ballpark.

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🎤Comedy

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May 22
8:00 PM
Flop House Comedy Club

An indie comedy night featuring comics from Netflix & HBO.

May 23
3:00 PM
Eight Is Never Enough Improv Comedy Show
Eight is NEVER Enough Improv Comedy Show

Interactive musical comedy improvised off-Broadway LIVE from Times Square NYC. Perfect for families, dates, and groups who want to laugh before their Broadway show or dinner reservation.

May 31
7:30 PM
Beacon Theatre

John Oliver & Seth Meyers perform live at the Beacon Theatre.

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📸Tours

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May 21
10:00 AM
Iconic Views of Central Park Tour
Official Central Park Tours

Join Central Park Conservancy guides to visit the Park’s most famous and endearing sites, including Sheep Meadow, the Mall, Bethesda Terrace, and the Lake. Learn how the Park's designers transformed the land into the work of art it is today.

May 22
12:30 PM
Grand Central Terminal
The Municipal Art Society

Tour Grand Central Terminal with a MAS Docent.

May 29
7:30 PM
Green-Wood After Hours
Green-Wood Cemetery

Explore Green-Wood under the night sky, where the Cemetery transforms after dark. Discover the stories of remarkable New Yorkers who shaped history and culture and end the evening with rare access to the Catacombs.

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🎨Art

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May 21
ONX.Showcase.Athens.2026
Onassis Cultural Center

A celebration of creativity, technological innovation, and new forms of artistic expression. Onassis ONX presents the first-ever immersive art exhibition ONX Showcase in Athens.

May 22
The Firefly Artists

This solo show features the hauntingly detailed photography of John Lazzaro's latest book, "Sanatorium: Inside the Architectural Cure for Tuberculosis," documenting former tuberculosis hospitals across 17 states.

May 27
The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation
South Street Seaport Museum

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, visit this impressive exhibition that traces the evolution of the nation’s founding ideals through iconic and extraordinarily rare defining documents and pivotal historic moments—highlighting the central role New York played in shaping this history.

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🍸Nightlife

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May 22
6:00 PM
Elsewhere

Enjoy an evening of electronic music with Yung Bae and Engelwood on The Rooftop.

May 22
9:00 PM
Club 90s: BTS Night
Racket NYC

Club 90s presents Club 90s: BTS Night Unofficial Dance Party. Doors open at 9:00 PM.

May 22
10:30 PM
RØDHÅD
Basement

Rødhåd and Rene Wise split the entire night in two with a pair of extended sets, showcasing Rødhåd's stark, thundering sound and Rene Wise's taut, grooving loop techno.

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📚Learn

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May 21
3:30 PM
Riverside Park

Free Kinetic Creativity Dance Workshop for kids at the 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park.

May 21
6:30 PM
Tibet House US

An in-person and online program offering heart advice of Kadam Masters on stabilizing Bodhichitta with Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi.

May 23
11:30 AM
Onassis Cultural Center

The therapeutic workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté focuses on coping with trauma as a means of self-healing for our body. Based on his titular book, “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture.”

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🧘Health & Wellness

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May 22
11:00 AM
Riverside Park

Free Mat Pilates class at the 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park.

May 24
8:30 AM
Muktananda Dhyana Saptah
The Siddha Yoga Meditation Center

The Muktananda Dhyana Saptah is a one-day event dedicated to the practice of meditation, a core Siddha Yoga practice. This special event provides Siddha Yoga students with the opportunity to spend a day in silence, cultivating a deeper connection with the divine Self through meditation.

May 24
12:00 PM
THREE JEWELS

Dream yoga is a profound spiritual practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. Part of a series of advanced meditative practices, dream yoga focuses on using the dream state as a path to self-realization and liberation.

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🧸Family & Kids

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May 21
10:00 AM
Kids in Motion: Columbus Park
Columbus Park

Kids in Motion offers free arts & crafts and games for children at Columbus Park.

May 23
11:00 AM
Family Fun Day
Pier 63 at Hudson River Park

A day of activities for the whole family, including games, crafts, and entertainment. Perfect for kids of all ages.

May 28
11:00 AM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company.

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