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At Xanadu in Bushwick, NYC roller skaters find a new home

The sprawling 16,000-square-foot space, designed to double as a concert venue and nightclub for up to 1,200 people.

There is a public sound booth inside the 81st Street subway station on the Upper West Side

The "busking station" is open for use.

A Betty Boop musical is opening on Broadway next year

It follows Betty as she takes a break from her celebrity life in black and white and steps into the colorful world of NYC.

This must-see exhibit showcases work by one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century

Vivian Maier documented working class American life in Chicago and New York City.

Empanada Mama’s flagship restaurant is the hottest gay bar in the city

We went to Empanada Mama on a Friday night to find out how it got so gay.

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New in the art world

This Gen Z art collective connects artists from East Asia & NYC

And it’s hosting a pop-up market!

The Drawing Center

As it names suggests, The Drawing Center is devoted to exhibiting and promoting works on paper, both historical and contemporary. A Soho stalwart since its...

International Center of Photography Museum

You know the saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and at the International Center of Photography Museum is where you should go to...

The world's largest octopus sculpture has landed in NYC

And it’s brought along some friends.

UNIQLO Free Friday Nights at MoMA

Find inspiration at no cost at the Museum of Modern Art on select Fridays. UNIQLO NYC Nights offer free admission to New York City residents and...

The American Academy of Arts and Letters is debuting a new exhibit space in Washington Heights

Starting this September, New Yorkers will get to tour the historic buildings on Audubon Terrace.

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Free Shakespeare in the Park returns next year with a very starry cast

Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage and Jesse Tyler Ferguson will brighten Twelfth Night in Central Park.

This Gen Z art collective connects artists from East Asia & NYC

And it’s hosting a pop-up market!

A free Harry Potter extravaganza is taking over Grand Central Terminal

Back to Hogwarts Day takes physical form in New York for the very first time!

See legendary theater costumes at this free exhibit in Manhattan

Admire pieces from 'A Chorus Line,' 'Hamilton' and more.

Rockefeller Center will screen the Paris Olympics

Including the opening ceremony.

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What’s on stage

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns next year with a very starry cast

Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage and Jesse Tyler Ferguson will brighten Twelfth Night in Central Park.

See legendary theater costumes at this free exhibit in Manhattan

Admire pieces from 'A Chorus Line,' 'Hamilton' and more.

A Billy Joel pop-up opens at MSG ahead of his final show at the arena

Plus: a new Billy Joel exhibit will take over the sixth floor of MSG starting today.

Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho will be the new stars of Broadway's Cabaret

The actors will take over the musical's lead roles in September.

Let me tell you—Broadway doesn’t need to be that serious

In these tense times, we need more fun.

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A new game hall and music venue just opened in the East Village

Sugar Mouse NYC features live music, a dance floor and more in a 360-degree immersive space.

Free outdoor theater this summer in New York

Shakespeare in the Park is on hiatus, but here’s a guide to other free outdoor theater you can find in New York...

Parking Lot adjoining 145 Stanton Street

This featureless area was used by the Drilling Company for its annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot production...

All kids under 18 can catch a Broadway show for free next month

Kids' Night on Broadway officially returns on August 20.

Tickets for ‘The Last Five Years’ on Broadway starring Nick Jonas are now on sale

Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star in this 14-week-only Broadway run.

Movie-going in NYC

The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC

The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.

The best NYC movie theaters

We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.

The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC

A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.

The 20 best NYC movies of all time

See your home through a cinematic lens with these films.

Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs

The 45 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

The 40 greatest summer songs of all time

From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the most essential summer songs ever made

The 60 best podcasts to listen to in 2024

From true crime to politics and music to history, it's another great year for podcasts. Here's what we're listening to.

The 60 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

The 100 best party songs ever made

Put the best party songs on your celebration playlist and you’re guaranteed a body-moving dance explosion

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

Laugh it up in NYC

Song of the Summer comedy show

At this BCC show, a cast of queer improvisers will completely let loose, while their straight allies are forced to only speak in song lyrics from iconic divas.

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