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.
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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.
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...
Things to do
MoMA PS1's impressive 2025 Warm Up lineup just dropped
Hear artists from around the world in Long Island City this summer.
Comedy
The best comedy clubs in NYC
Here’s our rundown of the venues where you can see the best comedy in NYC this month.
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What’s on stage
Theater
Amaze
Magic shows have been popping up like mushrooms in New York City. They tend to fall into two categories: close-up magic shows for very small audiences and,...
Theater
The Balusters
Manhattan Theatre Club continues its long and fruitful relationship with the excellent playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) by...
Theater
The Lost Boys
Vampire musicals don't have a great track record on Broadway—hello and goodbye, Dance of the...
Theater
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Debbie Allen directs the second Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1988 masterwork, which won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award in 1988. Set in a...
Theater
Every Brilliant Thing
Having won a Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along, Daniel Radcliffe returns to make more magic in the Broadway premiere of Duncan Macmillan's...
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Theater
Proof
The winsome Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) headlines the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize–winning 2000 play, in which the...
Theater
Schmigadoon!
Cinco Paul's delightful and tuneful Apple TV series, a loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, makes a bold leap from the small screen to the Broadway stage...
Theater
Giant
Mark Rosenblatt's trenchant Broadway drama explores a beloved author's antisemitism scandal in the 1980s.
Theater
Masquerade
Theater review by Adam Feldman
[Related: An in-depth discussion of Masquerade wth director Diane Paulus on Time Out's theater...
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Art
12 Revolutionary War artworks take over Lower Manhattan ahead of the country's 250 birthday
A free public art exhibition transforms Lower Manhattan into an open-air gallery, bringing Revolutionary-era stories to life through 12 contemporary works.
Art
The Garden Bar ice cream cart is back at MoMA for the summer
The Museum of Modern Art's seasonal Garden Bar is serving art-inspired scoops, including flavors inspired by Marcel Duchamp and 'The Starry Night.'
Art
You can now tour this famous puppeteer’s Long Island City studio for the first time ever
The legendary Jim Henson is responsible for characters from 'The Muppet Show,' 'Sesame Street' and more.
Art
Get lost in time—and devour a prehistoric feast—at Storm King’s new exhibitions
The outdoor art center’s three new summer installations are worth the trip to the Hudson Valley.
Art
This colorfully vibrant mural on the Governors Island Ferry is the first of its kind
The artwork transforms New York's first public hybrid-electric ferry into a floating tribute to migration, history and Governors Island itself.
Art
The Met is merging with the Neue Galerie: here is what that means
The rare museum merger will bring hundreds of Austrian and German masterpieces under the Met umbrella, all without changing the Neue Galerie’s famously...
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EXCLUSIVE: The Seaport’s outdoor summer movie lineup is officially here and it’s totally free
With classic comedies, sports dramas, crowd-pleasing action flicks and more.
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The beautiful Orchard Beach pavilion is open again after a 17-year closure
The landmarked Bronx beach icon has returned with restored terraces, new amenities and improved accessibility.
Theater
The special 30th anniversary Broadway performance of 'Rent' will stream live
Here's how to watch it.
Things to do
The subway entrance by MSG has been painted blue and orange in honor of the Knicks
The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and the entire city is talking about it.
Movies
The Tribeca Festival is bringing dozens of films, podcasts and talks to NYC this week. Here’s what’s worth seeing.
Including music doc premieres, film podcast recordings and ’90s TV reunions.
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...
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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
Things to do
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
This massive free four-day comedy festival is coming back to Union Square next month
The NY Laughs Festival returns to Lower Manhattan with stand-up heavyweights, free outdoor shows and four days of comedy across the city.
Comedy
The first-ever comedy show is happening inside the Empire State Building
Stand-up, skyline views and Katz’s pastrami come together for a one-night-only show inside the Empire Lounge, complete with an open bar and after-hours access.
Comedy
The new Greenpoint Comedy Club is opening this spring!
And the goal is to be your new hangout spot.
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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.
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The Garden Bar ice cream cart is back at MoMA for the summer
The Museum of Modern Art's seasonal Garden Bar is serving art-inspired scoops, including flavors inspired by Marcel Duchamp and 'The Starry Night.'
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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
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Get lost in time—and devour a prehistoric feast—at Storm King’s new exhibitions
The outdoor art center’s three new summer installations are worth the trip to the Hudson Valley.
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12 Revolutionary War artworks take over Lower Manhattan ahead of the country's 250 birthday
A free public art exhibition transforms Lower Manhattan into an open-air gallery, bringing Revolutionary-era stories to life through 12 contemporary works.
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This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!
Fifth Avenue goes car-free for a night of free museum access, live performances and street-wide celebrations.
Art
The Met is merging with the Neue Galerie: here is what that means
The rare museum merger will bring hundreds of Austrian and German masterpieces under the Met umbrella, all without changing the Neue Galerie’s famously...
Art
You can now tour this famous puppeteer’s Long Island City studio for the first time ever
The legendary Jim Henson is responsible for characters from 'The Muppet Show,' 'Sesame Street' and more.
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10 NYC art exhibitions we’re most excited about in spring 2026
Coming up: Raphael at the Met, Marcel Duchamp at MoMA, the Lombardi Trophy at the Museum of Natural History and more
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From pre-history to the 21st century, here are the top famous sculptures of all time.
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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 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 15 best storytelling podcasts
From science fiction to horror and comedy to drama, there's a story podcast out there for every taste
Music
The 15 best fiction podcasts
From side-splitting comedies to spine-tingling horrors, these engrossing fiction podcasts represent the best in escapism
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
From an Etta James classic to a modern Olivia Dean fave, these romantic tracks are some of the finest out there
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