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. On any given night, you might find yourself at a Broadway premiere, a jazz set in the Village, a Michelin-starred dinner, a warehouse rave in Brooklyn, or an open-air concert in Central Park — often within a few subway stops of each other. The sheer density of talent, ambition, and cultural collision means that virtually every art form, cuisine, subculture, and movement has a foothold here, and many of them were born here.

🎵 Live music🎭 Theater🎬 Film⚽ Sports🎤 Comedy📸 Tours🎨 Art🍸 Nightlife📚 Learn🧘 Health & Wellness🧸 Family & Kids

🎵Live music

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May 1
4:30 PM
Birdland Big Band
Birdland

The Birdland Big Band roars into action playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music. Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands and pop music touring bands.

May 1
6:00 PM
Saved By The 90's
Brooklyn Bowl.

Get ready for everything from Third Eye Blind to the Spice Girls, from The Backstreet Boys to The Beastie Boys with this live 90s music party.

May 11
7:30 PM
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour
Radio City Music Hall

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform live at Radio City Music Hall for their 'Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour'.

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🎭Theater

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May 1
7:00 PM
Hadestown
Walter Kerr Theater

Hadestown is a musical playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

May 1
8:00 PM
& Juliet
Stephen Sondheim Theatre

Stephen Sondheim Theatre will host & Juliet on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM in New York, New York. Select your & Juliet tickets using our secure ticket checkout.

May 1
8:30 PM
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
Studio 54

Sam Pinkleton directs the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

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🎬Film

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May 1
Mead Film Festival: Friday
Margaret Mead Film Festival

The first day of the 2026 Margaret Mead Film Festival, presenting storytelling and documentary films from diverse voices.

May 2
6:00 PM
In the Mood for Love with In the Mood for Love 2001
Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center

In the career-defining performance that earned him Best Actor at Cannes, Tony Leung stars alongside Maggie Cheung in Wong Kar Wai’s masterful evocation of romantic yearning and its fleeting moments.

May 3
11:00 AM
THE ORIGINAL TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
Film Forum

A live-action romp about four teenage turtles and their rat ninja master who dwell in the sewer system and reached their abnormal size through exposure to radioactivity. The film is a high-spirited martial arts and comedy, with heavy doses of STAR WARS and SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.

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⚽Sports

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May 2
10:00 AM
Kentucky Derby
Mugs Ale House

Watch the Kentucky Derby and enjoy Mint Juleps. Always a blast of a day!

May 3
9:00 AM
Liverpool vs. Man United (Premier League)
11th Street Bar

Watch the Liverpool vs. Man United match with LFCNY, the Official Liverpool Supporters Club of New York. Doors open at 9:00 AM, first come, first served.

May 3
10:30 AM
EPL Manchester United vs Liverpool
Smithfield Hall

Watch the EPL football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Smithfield Hall.

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🎤Comedy

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May 1
6:30 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City New York

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

May 1
8:30 PM
ASSSSCAT NY
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country. What is ASSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special…

May 2
8:30 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT HOTTEST COMEDY SHOW with PHEOBE ROBINSON (Conan)
St. Marks Comedy Club

A Saturday night comedy show featuring Pheobe Robinson, known for her appearances on Conan.

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📸Tours

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May 1
9:00 AM
Exploring the North Woods: Using All Your Senses to Appreciate the Wildest Corner in Central Park
The Municipal Art Society

A guided walk through the North Woods to learn about its flora/fauna and design, with a short sensory awareness experience included.

May 1
10:00 AM
Iconic Views of Central Park Tour
Official Central Park Tours

Visit the iconic landmarks and landscapes that make Central Park the world’s most famous park, including Sheep Meadow, Bethesda Terrace, and the Lake.

May 1
1:00 PM
Pioneer Daytime Sail - 1pm Sail
South Street Seaport Museum

Join the Seaport Museum for a thrilling 2-hour daytime sail through the stunning New York Harbor aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Check-in begins at 12pm, ends at 12:45pm, and boarding is at 12:45pm.

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🎨Art

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May 5
The Declaration of Independence: Rare Americana from the Collection

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Morgan Library & Museum presents a select group of important materials relating to the history of the founding of the nation.

May 11
12:00 AM
Homecoming: Chakaia Booker
Socrates Sculpture Park

In celebration of the Park’s 40th Anniversary, Socrates Sculpture Park has invited alumna artist Chakaia Booker to return to the Park with an exhibition of two monumental works, Serendipity (1998) and Gridlock (2008). Booker’s return represents a full-circle moment, allowing audiences to experience the evolution of her work and engage with a site formative to her practice.

May 14
6:30 PM
Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart Evening Auction
Sotheby's

This May, Sotheby's New York is honored to present Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart. A thoughtfully assembled collection of Modern and Contemporary masterworks, this collection encompasses some of the most significant examples created by the artists Robert Mnuchin championed during his life as a dealer, advisor and collector.

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🍸Nightlife

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May 1
6:00 PM
Herbert Holler’s Freedom™ Party NYC with Herbert Holler & host Savior Elmundo
Le Poisson Rouge

Herbert Holler’s Freedom™ Party NYC is the longest running, most legendary old-school dance party in NYC history! Herbert Holler spins all your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, house, rock, disco and pop hits from the 70s through today.

May 1
8:00 PM
The Slipper Room Show! May 1
The Slipper Room

Experience the Slipper Room Show, featuring the best of New York's variety acts including comedy, sideshow, magic, burlesque, and circus arts.

May 9
4:00 PM
Ross From Friends (DJ Set), Regularfantasy, Perna

Rooftop party with Ross From Friends, Regularfantasy, and Perna. Tickets start at $21.

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📚Learn

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May 3
5:00 PM
Free Writing Workshop with Tanya Barfield
Margaret Mead Film Festival

Join acclaimed writer Tanya Barfield for a free community writing workshop presented by Playwrights Horizons, taking the Museum as its muse. This generative workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn from and create alongside one of the leading voices in American theater and television.

May 4
7:00 PM
Revisiting Frankenstein with Ana Klimchynskaya
The Center For Fiction

Return to Shelley’s foundational novel as Gothic horror and creation myth, exploring how ambition and abandonment haunt this modern classic.

May 9
10:00 AM
Wildflowers of Green-Wood
Green-Wood Cemetery

Led by environmental guide Molly Nash Rouzie, this hands-on program will teach you how to identify common and seasonal blooms by observing flower shapes, colors, leaf characteristics, and growth habits.

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🧘Health & Wellness

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May 1
9:00 AM
Free Yoga in the Park

Join us for a refreshing outdoor yoga session in Tompkins Square Park. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this invigorating class.

May 3
10:30 AM
Free Exercise Classes: Yoga
Essex Market

Join us on the first Sunday every month for a free Yoga session at Essex Market, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network.

May 5
Sunset Meditation with Mindful Astoria
Socrates Sculpture Park

A sunset meditation session led by Mindful Astoria at Socrates Sculpture Park.

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🧸Family & Kids

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May 1
2:00 PM
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Museum of the City of New York

Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. Children can explore, imagine, and create while engaging with activities designed just for them.

May 2
11:00 AM
Open Studio
Whitney Museum of American Art

Families with kids of all ages are invited to get creative at the Whitney! Join us to make your own art inspired by works on view in the collection and current exhibitions.

May 9
2:00 PM
Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves!

Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves! is a family event featuring beloved characters from Sesame Street.

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