NYC March Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events March 2019 include Elton John, Billy Joel and Jerry Seinfeld, Bryan Cranston on Broadway, Winter Wine Fest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Basketball and Hockey in full swing and the Orchid Show at the NYBG. March is THE month to save on New York Passes for the rest of the year.
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Top NYC March Events
- Elton John Farewell Tour
- Bryan Cranston on Broadway
- March Madness Basketball
- Orchid Show @ New York Botanical Garden
- A Night at the Museum
- Macy’s Flower Show
- NYC Winter Wine Fest
- St Patrick’s Day and Parade
- NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
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NYC Concerts Shows March 2019
- Elton John Farewell Tour – March 5-6, 2019 @ MSG
- Elton John Farewell Tour – March 8-9, 2019 @ Barclays Center
- Billy Joel – March 21, 2019; MSG
- Fleetwood Mac – March 11, 2019; MSG
- Fleetwood Mac – March 13, 2019; Prudential Center (NJ)
- KISS – March 27, 2019; MSG
- Kelly Clarkson – March 7, 2019; Nassau Coliseum
- Jerry Seinfeld – March 14-15, 2019; Beacon Theatre
- Mariah Carey – March 25, 2019 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Paw Patrol – TBD; Theatre at Madison Square Garden
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Hotels Near Penn Station, NYC
Staying near Penn Station / Madison Square Garden is a great idea when staying late for the Rangers, Knicks or your favorite concert, arrive or leave early via Amtrak or LIRR or just want to stay in a very affordable area of Manhattan steps from the Empire State Building, Macy's and no more than a 15 minute subway ride anywhere in Manhattan. Some of our top picks near Penn Station include:
- Hotel Pennsylvania - closest to MSG and one of NYC's most popular hotels
- Crowne Plaza HY36 - new in 2018, great reviews online
- Holiday Inn Express – Madison Square Garden - well-reviewed budget hotel
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Save with a New York City Pass
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New Hotels in Manhattan
New hotels in Manhattan give you access to crisp sheets, new linens, towels, restaurants, rooftops and more before anyone else gets to them. While you may have to deal with some grand opening kinks, you'll often get amazing rates at the newest Manhattan hotels before the full buzz is out there for everyone to discover. Recently opened hotels include:
- MADE Hotel - NoMad, "boutique hotel with a global soul" (photo)
- citizenM New York Bowery - known for their ‘affordable luxury for the people'
- Moxy NYC Chelsea Hotel - new chain with a focus on the millennial traveler
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NYC March Sports – Rangers, Islanders, Knicks, Nets, NYCFC
March is a great time to catch one of our many professional sports teams in action! Knicks and Nets basketball is underway, as is the NY Rangers and Islanders hockey season, and the NYCFC kicks off at Yankee Stadium.
- Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – March 13-16 @ MSG
- 82nd Annual NIT – April 2 & 4, 2019 @ MSG
- Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship – March 13-17 @ Barclays Center
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC and a great indoor activity when it’s cold outside!
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Off Broadway Most Popular Shows
A real New Yorker knows never to underestimate the value of an Off Broadway Show! Famous Broadway Shows that got their start Off Broadway include Hamilton, RENT, A Chorus Line, HAIR, Avenue Q, In the Heights and Little Shop of Horrors. Catch a top Off Broadway pick before the prices go uptown!
- Blue Man Group - classic favorite for families of all ages (Ages 5+). Let these bald and blue actors take you through a multi-sensory experience combining theater, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville..it's kind of unexplainable, but super fun!
- Jersey Boys @ New World Stages - Jersey Boys is back to tell the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop superstars.
- Avenue Q - Definitely not for the young ones, Avenue Q has puppets singing songs such as, "I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today," "The Money Song," "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist," and "It Sucks To Be Me." (Ages 14+)
Discount Tickets: List of Off Broadway Shows
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March Things to do with Kids in New York
Flowers, Passover, Purim, St Paddy’s Day, Circus, Broadway and more. Great things to do with kids in March include:
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New York City Hotels with Kids
When booking your New York City Hotels with Kids, you want to make sure to get the most for your money and your children's experience of NYC. While almost ANY hotel in NYC is family-friendly, some hotels really stand out when welcoming your precious little ones.
- Fifty Hotel & Suites by Affinia - 'perfect location and size for our family'
- Omni Berkshire Place - teen concierge program
- Westin at Times Square - named "Best NYC Family-Friendly Hotel"
See all our top picks for the best Family and Kids hotels in NYC.
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March Broadway Show Picks
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for March!
Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany
Network centers on news anchorman Howard Beale who isn’t pulling in viewers. In what is to be his final broadcast, he unravels live on screen, and as the ratings soar, Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. Nov 10, 2018 - March, 17 2019
Be More Chill Broadway Musical
Joining the great white way after rave Off-Broadway reviews, Be More Chill asks you, What if teenage popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? Achieving the “perfect life” is now possible thanks to some mysterious new technology—but it comes at a cost that’s not as easy to swallow. What could possibly go wrong?. Previews Feb 13th, Opens March 10, 2019. Ages 12+
Aint Too Proud Broadway Musical
Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Some of the group's treasured hits include “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Previews Feb 28, Opens March 21, 2019. Ages 13+
Hillary and Clinton - Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow
Behind closed doors in New Hampshire during early 2008, a former First Lady named Hillary is in a desperate bid to save her troubled campaign for President of the United States. Her husband, Bill, sees things one way; her campaign manager, Mark, sees things another. Hillary and Clinton examines the politics of marriage, gender roles, and the limitations of experience in this profound and timely look at an American dynasty in crisis. Previews Feb 13th, Opens March 10, 2019.
The Ferryman Broadway Play - Rave Reviews!!
The hottest and most well reviewed play to hit Broadway in years, following a hugely successful run in London. The Ferryman tells the story of an Irish family in 1981, during "The Troubles," the time of conflict between Catholics and Protestants, while they prepare for the annual harvest.
Kiss Me, Kate Broadway Musical - starring Kelli O'Hara
Winner of the very first Tony Award for Best Musical in 1949, Kiss Me, Kate is the story of a musical production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The musical focuses on the romantic tension and conflict between the show's director and star and his leading lady, who happens to be his ex-wife. Previews Feb 14th, Opens March 14, 2019, Closing June 2, 2019. Ages 12+
Kinky Boots Broadway Musical – 2013 Tony Award Winner!
With music by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots is the story of Charlie Price, forced to save his family’s shoe factory in Northern England. He finds inspiration in Lola, a fabulous drag queen, who gives Charlie the idea to create ladies’ shoes for men. Closing April 7, 2019
Inspired by the 1997 animated film, Anastasia tells the tale of Anya, a Russian orphan trying to understand her true past, which may be as the surviving member of the Tsarist royal family. Set during the Russian Empire and traveling through Paris in the 1920s, Anastasia is a true romantic adventure. Ages 7+. Closing March 31, 2019
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Celebrities on Broadway
- Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn (Nov 10, 2018 - June 8, 2019)
- Hillary and Clinton - Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow (Previews March 16th, Opens April 18, 2019)
- All My Sons - Tracy Letts and Annette Bening (Apr 4 - June 23, 2019)
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin)
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Things To Do in New York in March
From March Madness to huge shopping deals, there are lots of great things to do in New York in March. For starters, Broadway, the Opera, Museums and Philharmonic are all going strong, letting you enjoy plenty of NYC culture indoors. For the sports nuts, there’s something to watch every day of the month, both pro and college and for the partiers, well, St. Patrick’s Day and all the surrounding debauchery. Don’t miss our insider tips and guide to a great March in NYC.
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
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NYC Events Today
NYC events today, like every day, include shows, concerts, Broadway, sports, kids events and much more. Check our NYC events calendar to see things to do in NYC today, NYC Events, shows in NYC tonight, events in NYC tonight, NYC events this weekend and more New York City upcoming events!
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Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, February 23, 2019 – Sunday, April 28, 2019
The 17th annual Orchid Show is a dazzling tribute to Singapore—one of the world’s greatest orchid cultures—where these storied flowers are an integral part of the life of this vibrant “City in a Garden.” Elaborate and kaleidoscopic displays throughout the galleries of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory explode with orchids in an amazing array of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. The largest exhibition of its kind in the United States also offers insight into caring for orchids, music from around the world, and a gorgeous setting for evening cocktails.
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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March weather can go either way – so you have to look at both things to do in Winter and Things to do in New York in Spring. You may be sledding one day and taking a beautiful bike ride the next. On warmer days, spring is the time to take advantage of rooftops, biking, tennis, volleyball, walking tours and so much more.
Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
There are so many things to do in New York in Winter, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Some of our favorite picks are:
- A Night at the Museum - Sleep over at the Museum of Natural History just like the movie!
- NYC Helicopter Tours - beat the cold weather and see the absolute best NYC views!
- New York City Museums - take in a new exhibit, film or revisit one of your old favorites
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Fun Things to do in New York in Spring
There are hundreds of fun things to do in New York in Spring. With the cherry blossoms, green foliage, sparkling rivers and warm weather as your backdrop, Spring is the time to take advantage of rooftops, biking, tennis, volleyball, walking tours and so much more.
Here are some of our top picks for Fun Things to do in New York in Spring.
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Jazz Performance Audrey Silver Sings Jazz Standards
March 9, 2019
Audrey Silver, award winning jazz singer and songwriter, will be accompanied by a remarkable group of musicians as she sings original works, jazz standards, a French song, and a contemporary piece at the The Cornelia Street Cafe in New York City. She will be featuring works from her previous and upcoming albums.
More Info: Jazz Performance Audrey Silver Sings Jazz Standards
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Macy’s Flower Show
March 24 – April 7, 2019
Macy’s Herald Square
151 W 34st St
Journey to Paradisios, this year’s space-inspired floral fantasy, returns to Macy’s Herald Square to the delight of flora fans.
Visitors will be transported into a multi-dimensional world of space, adventure and discovery through flora and eccentrically landscaped gardens that celebrate the wonder and mystery of the planet Paradisios. The show brings to life the cosmic tale of Space Flight Director Lucy Ryder and her discovery of the planet Paradisios – a pristine exoplanet, untouched by human technology and filled with resplendent plant life. Ryder and R.H. Macy IV (a pilot-turned-cosmonaut and the great-great-great grandson of Macy’s founder) set out on the adventure of a lifetime as they discover the planet’s extraterrestrial beings and fantastic flora.
More Info: Macy’s Flower Show
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New York City Winter Wine Fest
Saturday March 9, 2019
PlayStation Theatre, 44th and Broadway
Warm up from the cold with over 250 high-quality, unique wines from around the world for tasting. Expect small boutique vineyards producing better quality wines at more affordable prices and cleanse your palette between tastings with cheese, bread, and crudités, while listening to live jazz.
More Info: www.nywinefestivals.com
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more!
Sites we use ALL the time to save are:
- Groupon - save on dining, tours, things to do, attractions, cruises, shows
- ShowTickets.com - huge sightseeing tourist discounts
See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons
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Mashup Stories Into Song
Sunday March 10, 2019, 4 pm
MASHUP Stories Into Song is a show concept that combines storytelling and songs in an entirely unique way. Songwriters Jude Treder-Wolff and Wells Hanley find compelling stories told by some of New York’s best storytellers, and write a song inspired by each one.
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NYC St Patrick’s Day and Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2019 (Parade)
Sunday, March 17, 2019
To some, St. Patricks Day in New York City is one of the most serious days of the year – and by serious, I mean serious partying! Whether you are Irish or just love Irish Pubs and Crawls, NYC has a ton of St. Patrick’s Day things to do ranging from the famous St. Patricks Day Parade and St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the world’s largest Pub Crawl or more sophisticated “only in NYC.”
More Info and Parade Details: St. Patrick’s Day in New York City.
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. With our All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, the NY Rangers bring us some serious hockey action. Entering their 91st season, the Rangers have built their reputation on pride, passion, tradition and truly die-hard fans. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
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NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games March
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Knicks MSG Schedule
The NY Knicks have a great roster, so come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” As a general rule (with plenty of exceptions), evening basketball games start at 7:30 and daytime at 12:00pm.
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NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games March
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Brooklyn Nets Schedule
The Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center is a true NYC experience. They offer classic Brooklyn foods like Nathan’s hot dogs and Juniors’ cheesecake, and have Jay-Z as a part owner! Jay-Z’s 40/40 club in the luxury sections of Barclays center serves drinks until 2am. With 2,000 seats at Barclay’s Center costing $25 or less, professional basketball is now available to everyone! See Brooklyn’s newest team bring it New York style and check our insider guide to Brooklyn Nets Tickets, Schedule and Directions!
Brooklyn Nets Schedule – Home Games March
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New York City Events Calendar 2019
Things to Do in NYC by Month
Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month.
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