New York City event calendar: things to do today
A typical day in New York City offers more variety than the menu at a neighborhood bodega, from cutting-edge concerts in Brooklyn to informative walking tours through Harlem. Get a taste of the Big Apple via this calendar of comedy shows, art exhibits, pop-up markets, and more amazing events throughout the city, selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.
Winter's the best time to fully appreciate Central Park. Discover the beautiful history behind some of the best urban green space in the world on this two-hour-long casual walking tour — written and led by a former Central Park employee!
The Moet Rose Brunch & Day Party Experience
Taj II Lounge hosts this weekly Sunday brunch in the Flatiron District, featuring two hours of complimentary mimosas and bellinis while you listen to R&B, hip-hop, and top 40 tunes.
iBoatNYC Sightseeing Boat Tour: Statue of Liberty Cruise
Pay a visit to Lady Liberty aboard this narrated cruise, departing from Pier 78 at Hudson River Park multiple times daily. You'll sail past the Manhattan skyline and learn a thing or two along the way.
Tea Sit: Meditate + Learn
Enjoy the meditative qualities of old-growth tea in Chinatown at this quiet single-origin tea tasting.
Moroccan Nights: A Night of Feast & Entertainment
Looking for the perfect date night? How about a full Moroccan meal presented with tea, cocktails, and belly dancing, all set on a rooftop overlooking the NYC skyline.
Art of the Cocktail: Spirit of Summer
Whether you're a professional mixologist or just love a fun drink, this interactive event teaches you the secrets to making the perfect summer cocktail, along with appetizers and lots of drinks to enjoy.
Yo! MTV Bingo
This isn't your grandma's bingo night. You could win vintage records, free drinks, and more weird prizes when you grab a board and a free slice of pizza at this legendary Williamsburg dive.
Roller Skating Lessons
Learn about roller skating during a basic fundamentals class in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Your ticket includes skate rentals and wrist guards, but you are also welcome to bring your own pair of skates to practice in.
Jungle Cat Comedy with Abby Govindan & Mohanad Elshieky
Comedians Abby Govindan and Mohanad Elshieky host this new weekly comedy showcase at Hotel 50 Bowery, presenting a lineup of funny folks from New York — and beyond!
Call Us Villains Immersive Cocktail Show
This interactive cocktail show takes you to an 1830s New York City speakeasy where friendship, betrayal, and intrigue abound — and magic is real. While you take in the show and experience the narrative, you'll enjoy some amazing drinks.
Babes
The Brooklyn Comedy Collective hosts a weekly improv show every Friday, featuring some of the best and weirdest improv in NYC and some of the cheapest ticket prices in the city.
Long Island Wine Tour From NYC
Escape the city without the stress. You'll hop on a bus in Manhattan and make stops at three different award-winning wineries in Long Island this laid back day trip, which features a dozen tastings and a gourmet picnic lunch.
HypnoBreathwork in Salt Cave
This guided healing workshop in a peaceful salt cave combines hypnosis and deep breat hwork to help you clear old patterns out of your brain and reprogram subconscious beliefs.
Dragon Boat Family Festival
Kids and grown-ups of all ages are welcome at this free Dragon Boat Festival, where you can design your own dragon boat, learn to make zòngzi and xiāng bāo, and enjoy activities like storytelling and scavenger hunts.
Riichi Mahjong Learn & Play
Beginners and veteran players are invited to this monthly mahjong meetup, where you can learn the basics before facing off against fellow mahjong lovers in a low-pressure, ultra-friendly setting.
Private Tour & Reception at Manhattan's Last Farmhouse
Go back in time to the forests and hills of 18th-century Manhattan at the only remaining farmhouse in the city. Enjoy wine and cheese in the backyard garden after a private after-hours tour of the historical Dutch Colonial-style home and grounds.
Mad Hatters Ball: Opiuo
Throw on a psychedelic, celestial-inspired outfit and show up to House of Yes for this intimate set from New Zealand electronic artist Opiuo, joined by Thought Process and Freddy Todd.
Dance N Drip With Empress Cece
Self-proclaimed "Queen of Dance" Empress Cece leads this body positive dance class in Brooklyn, where attendees can express themselves during a vigorous session set to the pulsing rhythms of dancehall and soca music.
Taylor Swift Tribute Sunset Boat Cruise: Poet's Era
From Debut to TTPD, wear your Eras Tour outfit and dance to your favorite Taylor songs as the sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline on this Swiftie-themed boat party.
Private Tour & Refreshments at Lotus Garden
The top of a parking garage on West 97th is home to fish ponds, fruit trees, and flowering shrubs, but only members could access it—until now. Take a private tour and enjoy drinks al fresco at this urban oasis.
Yeasty Boys In Water Etiquette Session
When it comes to surf safety, etiquette is as important as knowing how to swim. Local surf instructors host this donation-based etiquette session, so you'll be confident in the Rockaway waves this summer.
UpDating
It's like a Netflix dating show, but live on stage. Two blindfolded singles go on a first date on stage at this raw, real, and very relatable dating comedy show.
Cheese 101: Becoming a Curd Nerd
Learn the basics of cheese flavor pairings with a 90 minute cheesemonger-led class, with various cheeses served alongside fine wines, warm bread, and delicious antipasto.
So True, Bestie: A Queer Comedy Show & Social Hour
Once a month, comedians Nika Lomazzo and Anya Volz present a night of queer joy and laughter at Parkside Lounge. After the show, take part in a structured, psychology-inspired social hour to make new besties with zero stress.
The Rocky Horror Pride Show
More than just a typical "Rocky Horror" screening, this Pride party features pre-show antics and an after-party that's almost guaranteed to break out in sing-alongs.
Pils & Love 2024
Coming to NYC for the first time ever, this storied beer festival hosts over 50 international breweries showcasing their finest pilsners while offering unlimited pours.
Hot 50!
Ex-Broadway dancer JoAnna Ross is turning 50 and ready to make you laugh about it — and get you home by 9pm, because you're showing up to the early show.
SPICE NYC Pride 2024
Get ready to dance while enjoying live body painting, art auctions, an electric violin performance, plus food and drink at this three-level rooftop benefit party overlooking the city. Your ticket price benefits the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
PRIDE XL
This dynamic multimedia Pride party features drag performances, stand-up sets, dancing, and giveaways spread across two stages at the Bell House.
Rum & Music: Pulse "The Festival of Music"
Head to Pier 4 for an afternoon of rum cocktails, tropical food, and rhythmic Caribbean music, featuring a stacked lineup of performers.
Christmas in July
Wear your most festive cocktail attire to this elevated open bar fundraiser, helping St. Nicholas Project provide critical services to New Yorkers in need.
Working with Indigo Dye
Using techniques like shibori and wax resist, you'll learn how to create artistically dyed fabrics with a vat of real indigo at this workshop hosted in a Brooklyn textile printing studio.
The Annual Rockaway Ride
Join dozens of new friends for a bike ride from downtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach, where you can enjoy complimentary beers, play volleyball, and spend a perfect day in the sun.
Tequila Fest New York City 2024
Tequila takes over DUMBO at this boozy outdoor festival, featuring cash bars as well as free tequila punch and complimentary foods like tacos and jerk chicken.
Wicks & Wax: A Candle Making Experience at Brooklyn Art Cave
Sip drinks and hang out with new friends while you create the perfect scented candle using natural soy wax and custom essential oil blends at this instructor-led workshop.
Dyeing with Nature
Shibori bundles, dye modifiers, and natural plant colors are just some of things that you'll explore during this hands-on textile workshop. Bring your own items to dye if you like — all necessary materials will be provided.
If you love tiki drinks and exotic cocktails, grab a ticket to NYC's favorite drink festival before they sell out. Along with drink sips and spirit samples, the city's best mixologists and bars will compete for "Best Cocktail of The Year," voted on by you.
Kes on the Pier: Labor Day Weekend
Combining elements of reggae and soca with catchy pop arrangements, Kes the Band headlines this Labor Day weekend concert on Pier 4 in Brooklyn.
Pig Island NYC BBQ Picnic
Prepare for a feast to remember during this barbecue festival at Snug Harbor, where pitmasters will be smoking delicious dishes, served alongside hot sauce, beer, cider, and cocktails.
New York City event calendar: things to do today
A typical day in New York City offers more variety than the menu at a neighborhood bodega, from cutting-edge concerts in Brooklyn to informative walking tours through Harlem. Get a taste of the Big Apple via this calendar of comedy shows, art exhibits, pop-up markets, and more amazing events throughout the city, selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.
The Central Park Walking Tour
Winter's the best time to fully appreciate Central Park. Discover the beautiful history behind some of the best urban green space in the world on this two-hour-long casual walking tour — written and led by a former Central Park employee!
The Moet Rose Brunch & Day Party Experience
Taj II Lounge hosts this weekly Sunday brunch in the Flatiron District, featuring two hours of complimentary mimosas and bellinis while you listen to R&B, hip-hop, and top 40 tunes.
iBoatNYC Sightseeing Boat Tour: Statue of Liberty Cruise
Pay a visit to Lady Liberty aboard this narrated cruise, departing from Pier 78 at Hudson River Park multiple times daily. You'll sail past the Manhattan skyline and learn a thing or two along the way.
Tea Sit: Meditate + Learn
Enjoy the meditative qualities of old-growth tea in Chinatown at this quiet single-origin tea tasting.
Moroccan Nights: A Night of Feast & Entertainment
Looking for the perfect date night? How about a full Moroccan meal presented with tea, cocktails, and belly dancing, all set on a rooftop overlooking the NYC skyline.
Art of the Cocktail: Spirit of Summer
Whether you're a professional mixologist or just love a fun drink, this interactive event teaches you the secrets to making the perfect summer cocktail, along with appetizers and lots of drinks to enjoy.
Yo! MTV Bingo
This isn't your grandma's bingo night. You could win vintage records, free drinks, and more weird prizes when you grab a board and a free slice of pizza at this legendary Williamsburg dive.
Roller Skating Lessons
Learn about roller skating during a basic fundamentals class in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Your ticket includes skate rentals and wrist guards, but you are also welcome to bring your own pair of skates to practice in.
Jungle Cat Comedy with Abby Govindan & Mohanad Elshieky
Comedians Abby Govindan and Mohanad Elshieky host this new weekly comedy showcase at Hotel 50 Bowery, presenting a lineup of funny folks from New York — and beyond!
Call Us Villains Immersive Cocktail Show
This interactive cocktail show takes you to an 1830s New York City speakeasy where friendship, betrayal, and intrigue abound — and magic is real. While you take in the show and experience the narrative, you'll enjoy some amazing drinks.
Babes
The Brooklyn Comedy Collective hosts a weekly improv show every Friday, featuring some of the best and weirdest improv in NYC and some of the cheapest ticket prices in the city.
Long Island Wine Tour From NYC
Escape the city without the stress. You'll hop on a bus in Manhattan and make stops at three different award-winning wineries in Long Island this laid back day trip, which features a dozen tastings and a gourmet picnic lunch.
HypnoBreathwork in Salt Cave
This guided healing workshop in a peaceful salt cave combines hypnosis and deep breat hwork to help you clear old patterns out of your brain and reprogram subconscious beliefs.
Dragon Boat Family Festival
Kids and grown-ups of all ages are welcome at this free Dragon Boat Festival, where you can design your own dragon boat, learn to make zòngzi and xiāng bāo, and enjoy activities like storytelling and scavenger hunts.
Riichi Mahjong Learn & Play
Beginners and veteran players are invited to this monthly mahjong meetup, where you can learn the basics before facing off against fellow mahjong lovers in a low-pressure, ultra-friendly setting.
Private Tour & Reception at Manhattan's Last Farmhouse
Go back in time to the forests and hills of 18th-century Manhattan at the only remaining farmhouse in the city. Enjoy wine and cheese in the backyard garden after a private after-hours tour of the historical Dutch Colonial-style home and grounds.
Mad Hatters Ball: Opiuo
Throw on a psychedelic, celestial-inspired outfit and show up to House of Yes for this intimate set from New Zealand electronic artist Opiuo, joined by Thought Process and Freddy Todd.
Dance N Drip With Empress Cece
Self-proclaimed "Queen of Dance" Empress Cece leads this body positive dance class in Brooklyn, where attendees can express themselves during a vigorous session set to the pulsing rhythms of dancehall and soca music.
Taylor Swift Tribute Sunset Boat Cruise: Poet's Era
From Debut to TTPD, wear your Eras Tour outfit and dance to your favorite Taylor songs as the sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline on this Swiftie-themed boat party.
Private Tour & Refreshments at Lotus Garden
The top of a parking garage on West 97th is home to fish ponds, fruit trees, and flowering shrubs, but only members could access it—until now. Take a private tour and enjoy drinks al fresco at this urban oasis.
Yeasty Boys In Water Etiquette Session
When it comes to surf safety, etiquette is as important as knowing how to swim. Local surf instructors host this donation-based etiquette session, so you'll be confident in the Rockaway waves this summer.
UpDating
It's like a Netflix dating show, but live on stage. Two blindfolded singles go on a first date on stage at this raw, real, and very relatable dating comedy show.
Cheese 101: Becoming a Curd Nerd
Learn the basics of cheese flavor pairings with a 90 minute cheesemonger-led class, with various cheeses served alongside fine wines, warm bread, and delicious antipasto.
So True, Bestie: A Queer Comedy Show & Social Hour
Once a month, comedians Nika Lomazzo and Anya Volz present a night of queer joy and laughter at Parkside Lounge. After the show, take part in a structured, psychology-inspired social hour to make new besties with zero stress.
The Rocky Horror Pride Show
More than just a typical "Rocky Horror" screening, this Pride party features pre-show antics and an after-party that's almost guaranteed to break out in sing-alongs.
Pils & Love 2024
Coming to NYC for the first time ever, this storied beer festival hosts over 50 international breweries showcasing their finest pilsners while offering unlimited pours.
Hot 50!
Ex-Broadway dancer JoAnna Ross is turning 50 and ready to make you laugh about it — and get you home by 9pm, because you're showing up to the early show.
SPICE NYC Pride 2024
Get ready to dance while enjoying live body painting, art auctions, an electric violin performance, plus food and drink at this three-level rooftop benefit party overlooking the city. Your ticket price benefits the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
PRIDE XL
This dynamic multimedia Pride party features drag performances, stand-up sets, dancing, and giveaways spread across two stages at the Bell House.
Rum & Music: Pulse "The Festival of Music"
Head to Pier 4 for an afternoon of rum cocktails, tropical food, and rhythmic Caribbean music, featuring a stacked lineup of performers.
Christmas in July
Wear your most festive cocktail attire to this elevated open bar fundraiser, helping St. Nicholas Project provide critical services to New Yorkers in need.
Working with Indigo Dye
Using techniques like shibori and wax resist, you'll learn how to create artistically dyed fabrics with a vat of real indigo at this workshop hosted in a Brooklyn textile printing studio.
The Annual Rockaway Ride
Join dozens of new friends for a bike ride from downtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach, where you can enjoy complimentary beers, play volleyball, and spend a perfect day in the sun.
Tequila Fest New York City 2024
Tequila takes over DUMBO at this boozy outdoor festival, featuring cash bars as well as free tequila punch and complimentary foods like tacos and jerk chicken.
Wicks & Wax: A Candle Making Experience at Brooklyn Art Cave
Sip drinks and hang out with new friends while you create the perfect scented candle using natural soy wax and custom essential oil blends at this instructor-led workshop.
Dyeing with Nature
Shibori bundles, dye modifiers, and natural plant colors are just some of things that you'll explore during this hands-on textile workshop. Bring your own items to dye if you like — all necessary materials will be provided.
If you love tiki drinks and exotic cocktails, grab a ticket to NYC's favorite drink festival before they sell out. Along with drink sips and spirit samples, the city's best mixologists and bars will compete for "Best Cocktail of The Year," voted on by you.
Kes on the Pier: Labor Day Weekend
Combining elements of reggae and soca with catchy pop arrangements, Kes the Band headlines this Labor Day weekend concert on Pier 4 in Brooklyn.
Pig Island NYC BBQ Picnic
Prepare for a feast to remember during this barbecue festival at Snug Harbor, where pitmasters will be smoking delicious dishes, served alongside hot sauce, beer, cider, and cocktails.