Sunday Routine

Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams, practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family.

Lynn Bodnar Kelly, executive director of Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project, e-bikes through Brooklyn and roller skates to the beat of Beyoncé.

Regina Rocke makes snowballs for her sauna classes, snuggles with her cats, works on her towel dances and texts with her fiancée nonstop.

Mr. Williams loves people-watching and pasta with his wife. But when he’s writing on Sundays? No judgment allowed.

Mr. Rainey starts his day with tea, and then it’s time for fancy cars, making beats and Call of Duty with his friends.

Rafael Rodriguez works at one of the few libraries open on Sundays in New York City. That means his day is busy, but he still finds time for a little “Mad Men.”

Ms. Laney-Hamilton, who plays for the New York Liberty, is often in the gym for hours on Sundays, for practice or games. But when she’s not, it’s time to shop and pray.

Tembe Denton-Hurst delivers fresh-baked biscuits all over New York City, then curls up with a comfort movie when it’s time for bed.

Ms. Lauren hangs out with bunnies, grabs some ice cream and makes time for a workout — all while scouting new ideas for her candy business.

Before Mr. Cato gets ready for his week with Stephen Colbert, he’s playing games with his daughter, hiding in hoodies and making music of his own.

Stef Dag, host of “Hot & Single,” goes cafe-hopping with friends, boxes in the park and gets ready for a comedy set at The Stand.

Dani Lubnitzki, who is better known as Dani Luv, puts his own spin on Sinatra during the week, but on Sundays he shops for his grandchildren and has a jam session with friends.

Before he hits the stage for an improv show, Mr. Cherry cuddles with his rescue dog, Shrek, battles his wife in video games and heads to the movies.

Angel López, who goes by Monxo, fills his Sundays with art, music, gardening with his daughter and TV classics.

Katie Davis McCarthy, the only woman to regularly compete in the New York Racing Association, spends the day racing thoroughbreds in Queens, often alongside her husband and brother.

Yannick Benjamin has been training for the wheelchair race at the New York City Half Marathon, meditating and taking breaks to enjoy (but not critique) wine with his wife.

There weren’t many female jazz musicians when Carol Sudhalter started her career. Now she spends her Sundays sharing what she has learned.

Dirk McCall de Palomá starts his day with Diet Coke and ends with RuPaul. In between, he is bound to be trying a new restaurant in Queens.

Jose LaSalle is known as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s “weekend service czar.” That keeps him racing across the city on Sundays, and trying to grab lunch with his wife.

Scott Goldshine has worked at Zabar’s in Manhattan for decades. He roams the aisles on Sundays, snacks on rugelach and makes it home for dinner with his wife.

Shannan Ferry, who co-anchors “Weekends on 1” for NY1, wakes up in the middle of the night to head to work, then spends her day on dates or with friends.

Talia Scott also attends New York University’s business school, in between working out and helping other Black women get started with legal careers.

The actor, singer and reality TV personality fills his day with video games, comfort food with friends and a teary trip to the movies.

Rebecca Chamberlain doesn’t like the waste in the fashion industry, so she turns old clothes into new outfits. But on Sundays, she also makes time for soccer and reading.

For Kelindah Schuster, who performs as Theydy Bedbug and helps people develop their own drag characters, Sundays are “a sacred day of rest.”

Ayo Balogun, the owner of the Dept of Culture restaurant in Brooklyn, devotes Sundays to pancake hunting with his 13 year-old son and art with his partner.

Peter Goldwasser, the executive director of Together for Safer Roads, spends his weekends running around Brooklyn — literally.

The ESPN host tries to avoid sports talk until it’s time to watch football. That leaves time for brunch, books and Taylor Swift.

Vichet Chum, a Cambodian American playwright, often focuses his work on Khmer identity and queerness. His Sundays are spent with fellow artists and his dog, Lucy.

Ian Devaney and Aidan Noell are two-thirds of Nation of Language, a synth pop band.