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See inside The Travel Agency's trippy new dispensary in Soho
The Travel Agency has been one of our favorite dispensaries in the New York since it debuted in 2023—partially, because...
Culture
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Things to do
Cinco de Mayo 2025 in NYC guide to parties, deals and businesses to support
Mexican culture has contributed so much more to New York City than cheap margarita deals, which is why this Cinco de Mayo, we're highlighting...
Art
See stunning portraits of Michelle Obama, Breonna Taylor and more in this new Whitney Museum exhibit
Portraits of American First Ladies typically don't tell us much about the personality of the person. Maybe we can see a steely determination in her eyes...
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See inside the new Gotham dispensary opening this month in Chelsea
When it comes to weed shops in New York City, Gotham is just that girl. Ever since they opened their first brick-and-mortar store on the Bowery in...
Things to do
Bronx Girls Skate wants skateboarding for all
In 2017, Kava Vasquez, a Dominican girl from the Bronx, received a government grant to travel the world for a year and conduct research on a topic of...
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Art
A giant mural is coming to the steps of the Brooklyn Museum this week
Melissa Joseph’s 'Tender' wraps the museum’s steps in softness, emotion and everyday intimacy
Art
This powerful photo exhibit shows the turmoil of Coney Island in the 1960s-70s
Street photography reveals the community's resilience in the face of government discrimination.
Art
First look: This historic wing of The Met just got a major update
After a four-year renovation, the Rockefeller Wing is open again with art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania.
Art
We got a first look at NYBG’s new Van Gogh exhibit—and it’s a floral fantasy come to life
The Bronx garden transforms into a walkable Van Gogh masterpiece, complete with towering sunflowers
Art
Brooklyn's largest mural has been unveiled in Brownsville
This powerful piece pays tribute to the neighborhood's culture.
Art
The best outdoor art in NYC this spring
Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City this spring.
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Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC: Everything you need to know
Sunday's parade is said to be America's largest cultural celebration.
Things to do
Beloved literary icon Jane Austen is celebrated at this new exhibit in NYC
See first-edition copies of her novels, personal letters, historical documents and artifacts from her home.
Things to do
The Grand Army Plaza Arch is finally free of scaffolding, two very long years later
After years of being boxed in, Brooklyn’s Civil War–era stunner is back in view
Theater
How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards
Seven things to know about watching the 2025 Tony Awards on TV, online or on the town
Things to do
A free Caribbean street party will bring tropical vibes to Times Square
Whine your hips, get pompasetting, and stay irie!
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Support Black-owned in NYC
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-Owned Harlem
The neighborhood stands as an epicenter for Black culture, music and history—here's where you should go to support them.
Restaurants
Here's how to spend a day in Black-owned Flatbush, Brooklyn
Even when the neighborhood isn’t dancing down Eastern Parkway for the West Indian Day Parade, Flatbush is the epicenter of culture and...
Restaurants
Here’s how to spend a day in Black-owned Bedford-Stuyvesant
The neighborhood had one of the earliest free Black communities in the U.S. Today, the neighborhood remains a hub for the culture with stores, restaurants and...
What’s on stage
Theater
How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards
Seven things to know about watching the 2025 Tony Awards on TV, online or on the town
Music
NYC's best summer music festivals of 2025
Get the scoop on all the best summer music festivals happening this year (and don't forget the sunscreen).
Theater
The Tony Awards 2025 guide
Broadway has its eyes on the 2025 Tony Awards, wondering which musicals, plays and revivals will win
Theater
The 35 best Tony Awards performances of all time
Divas and dancers stop the show in our updated list of the best musical Tony Awards performances of all time
Music
Battery Park City's River & Blues Concert Series
Treat your ears to some free music at Battery Park City every Thursday evening this July. The Battery Park City's River & Blues Concert Series is a...
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Theater
Sadie Sink on the vulnerability of her star turn on Broadway
Sink's Tony-nominated performance in John Proctor Is the Villain is the thrill of her career so far.
Theater
Complete 2025 Tony Award Predictions
Here are the artists and shows that we think will win Tonys in all 26 categories for the 2024–25 season.
Theater
Tony Spotlight: Interviews with 2025 Tony Nominees
We go deep with the artists behind some of the Broadway season's very best work.
Music
A limited-time BTS exhibition is coming to FiDi this weekend
Jimin’s solo era gets the spotlight at “The Truth Untold” pop-up
Theater
Orville Peck drops the mask in Cabaret
The enigmatic country star opens up about his Broadway debut as the Emcee—and how being queer has shaped his experience.
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Theater
Orville Peck drops the mask in Cabaret
As the orchestra plays the opening vamps of “Wilkommen,” Orville Peck ascends to the stage from below, as though rising from some underworld to...
Things to do
Jonathan Mendez is helping put New York's Mexican community on the map
From a food hall that hosts local vendors to lowrider kickbacks, Mexican visibility has become an act of defiance.
Comedy
These are Time Out New York’s comedians to watch for 2025
New Yorkers are truly funny. We have to be—we constantly face some of the most unreal situations with so many millions of people living around us from...
Theater
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ promises spectacular effects and an eerie new story
Broadway is about to get a little stranger—or, to be accurate, a whole lot stranger. “I think this show will blow people away,” says...
Music
Infinity Song just released the soundtrack of spring in NYC
In an industry where artistry is so often bound by expectation, where freedom is a privilege, not a given—Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd stand...
Movie-going in NYC
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The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
Things to do
The best NYC movie theaters
We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.
Movies
The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC
A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.
Laugh it up in NYC
Comedy
Drunk Black History Celebrates Juneteenth
Join Brandon Collins' critically acclaimed show Drunk Black History to celebrate Juneteenth at the Bell House in Brooklyn. The booze-filled lesson kicks...
Comedy
Schtick a Pole in It
You won't believe how seamlessly good comedy can work with pole dancing (you can read about it here). While stellar stand-ups deliver sets, pro dancers...
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Art
The 20 Most Famous Paintings of All Time
A ranking of the most famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece.
Art
This giant bronze statue of a woman was just installed in the middle of Times Square
Here's the meaning behind it and how long it will be there for.
Art
We got a first look at NYBG’s new Van Gogh exhibit—and it’s a floral fantasy come to life
The Bronx garden transforms into a walkable Van Gogh masterpiece, complete with towering sunflowers
Art
First look: This historic wing of The Met just got a major update
After a four-year renovation, the Rockefeller Wing is open again with art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania.
Art
Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
These immersive art exhibits in NYC promise to transport you inside fine art, into your favorite pop culture moments, and thousands of years back in time.
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Art
The most famous artists of all time
From painting to sculpture, the most famous artists of all time have created the most iconic works in art history
Art
This powerful photo exhibit shows the turmoil of Coney Island in the 1960s-70s
Street photography reveals the community's resilience in the face of government discrimination.
Art
See inside "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the Met's new spring exhibit
The Met’s latest fashion exhibit is a sharp, soulful exploration of how Black identity has been tailored, styled and subverted across centuries.
Art
A first look at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s last rooftop exhibition (for a while)
These minimalist, abstract, sculptural instruments will make you think.
Art
The top famous sculptures of all time
From pre-history to the 21st century, here are the top famous sculptures of all time.
Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs
Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Dial up one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like grabbing a mic and soaking up the spotlight
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
Looking for the courage to confess your unrequited love, or just in need of a big old cry? We got you
Music
The 40 best summer songs of all time
From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the most essential summer songs ever made
Music
The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Let music give you a sweet, sweet boost with our list of the most inspirational songs of all time
Music
The 50 best sad songs ever written
Because what's the only thing better than a good cry? That's right, it's crying with a soundtrack
Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
It’s party time guys – don your dancing shoes and have your speaker at the ready