NYC 2019 May Activities, Things to Do and Events Calendar
New York City Events May 2019 include Billy Joel, Cher, P!nk in concert, Ninth Avenue Food Festival, Fleet Week, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, Five Boro Bike Tour and so much more. Our newest Broadway Shows include Beetlejuice, Tootsie, Be More Chill, Hillary and Clinton and more.
The weather in NYC in May is delightful and the Central Park foliage is fully blooming, making one of their free tours an ideal thing to do in May. Check our calendar for Things to do in NYC in May, NYC Events May 2019, Shows in NYC in May, events in NYC tonight, NYC events this weekend and more New York City upcoming events. Memorial Day Weekend is officially the start of the summer, so expect New York City to clear out on May 24th for the whole weekend. Please check sightseeing hours for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 and be sure to treat Mom on Sunday, May 12th.
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Top NYC May Events
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Mothers Day in New York City
- Billy Joel @ MSG
- The Met Roof Garden & Martini Bar
- Ninth Avenue Food Festival
- Taste of Tribeca
- Yankees & Mets Baseball
- Memorial Day Weekend NYC
- Fleet Week New York City
- Five Boro Bike Tour
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Concerts NYC May Shows, Events, Things to Do
- Billy Joel – May 9, 2019; MSG – His 70th Birthday Celebration!!!!
- Cher – May 2, 2019; Barclays Center, May 3 – Prudential Center (NJ)
- P!nk– May 21-22, 2019; MSG
- The Who – May 13, 2019; MSG
- Jerry Seinfeld– May 3-4, 2019; Beacon Theatre
- Governors Ball Music Festival – May 31-June 2, 2019, Randall’s Island
See All: NYC Concerts Shows May – includes Good Morning America Summer Concert Series, Today Show Summer Concert Series, Jones Beach, Central Park Summerstage, Coney Island, Forest Hills and more.
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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
See All: New Hotels in Manhattan
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Sports New York City Events May 2019
May is a great sports month in NYC! Baseball and Football Club seasons are well under way and, hopefully, we have a basketball or hockey team in the Playoffs. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries.
If the Rangers or Islanders are in the the playoffs, schedules will be posted here. Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC!
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Mothers Day in New York City
Mother’s Day in New York City offers a ton of choices for every budget and interest.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Top Picks Include:
- Around Manhattan Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
- Private Central Park Tour with Personal Photographer
- Mets vs Miami Marlins – Mother’s Day Infinity Scarf Giveaway
Choose from special Brunches and Dinners, Broadway shows, free cocktails and open bars, tons of special Manhattan Cruises, chocolate tours, the Mets, Broadway, private movie screenings and so much more.
More Info: Mothers Day in New York City
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May Things to do with Kids in New York
Festivals, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Baseball, Central Park, the Zoo and more. Great things to do with kids in May include:
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NYC Sightseeing Cruises - NYC Insider Guide Favorites!
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Best May New York City Vacation Packages
With the great weather, and many New Yorkers escaping on the weekends, May is a great time to book your NYC Vacation Package. Choose from all inclusive:
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Memorial Day Weekend NYC
May 24-27, 2019
Memorial Day Weekend New York City offers a ton of choices for enjoying NYC and paying tribute to those who fought in our US Armed Forces. Free Museum Admission for Military Members, Fleet Week, FREE outdoor movies, Art Exhibits and much more!
Read More: Memorial Day Weekend NYC
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Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:
- Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
- Sky Room @ Fairfield Inn Times Square - 'the city's highest rooftop lounge' on 34th floor (photo)
- Hotel Empire - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals
See More: Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
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Shakespeare in the Park 2019
May 21 – August 11, 2019
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
Every year, stars such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and James Earl Jones perform modern interpretations of various Shakespeare plays in Central Park at the 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. 2019 Shakespeare in the Park plays are Much Ado About Nothing (May 21 – June 23) and Coriolanus (July 16 – August 11).
NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn More at Shakespeare in the Park 2019
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Central Park NY Hotels
These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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Broadway Shows May 2019 Top Picks
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.
Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon who happens to have a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and a girl scout who gets scared out of her wits. Previews March 28, Opens April 25, 2019. Ages 12+
Based on the classic film, Tootsie tells the story of a talented, but difficult-to-work-with actor who will do anything to land the role of a lifetime - including adopting a new, female persona, Dorothy Michaels. His audacious, desperate stunt lands him the role of a lifetime,only to cause complete comedy and chaos in his life. Previews March 29th, Opens April 23, 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+
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.
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
Celebrities on Broadway
- Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn (Nov 10, 2018 - March, 17 2019)
- True West - Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano (Dec 27, 2018 - March 17, 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)
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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
NYC Ballet Spring Season: April 23 – June 2, 2019
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Fleet Week New York City
May 22-28, 2019
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships have come to NYC nearly every year since 1984. Fleet Week is the City’s celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity to see the latest capabilities of today’s Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team.
Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, as well as public visitation of many of the participating ships. Ship Tours are held at Pier 88 and in Staten Island, daily Thursday – Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More on Fleet Week:
- Military Discount NYC Hotels
- Memorial Day & Fleet Week Vacation Package
- Fleet Week at the Intrepid Museum
- Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families Summer
- Cheap Budget Hotels in NYC
- Best NYC Hotels with Military Discounts
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Things To Do in New York in May
The best Things To Do in New York in May include boat & sailing tours, exploring NYC on bike, volleyball, tennis, cheering on the Mets and Yankees and basically anything else outdoors as May is a phenomenal weather month.
- Best New York City Hotel Rooftops – celebrate May with a cocktail and skyline view from a rooftop
- Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise – sail around the Statue of Liberty on this family friendly entertainment and sightseeing cruise
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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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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open
April 16 - October 27, 2019
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
The Roof Garden is open daily and The Martini Bar is open Friday and Saturday evenings (5:30-8 pm)
Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails - what more could you want?
Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.
More info: 2019 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.
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Sunrise from the Artist’s Balcony Art Exhibit
April 16-May 11, 2019 – Exhibition
April 27, 2019 – Artist’s Reception
Come check out one of NYC Insider Guide’s FAVORITE artists at her newest exhibit, Sunrise from the Artist’s Balcony. Ellen paints the most stunning images of NYC – the Highline, Rooftop Skylines and more. Now, she’s given us an up close and personal view from her 25th floor window, with spectacular views.
More Info: Sunrise from the Artist’s Balcony NYC Art Exhibit
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Five Boro Bike Tour (by TD Bank)
Sunday May 5, 2019
(usually the first Sunday in May)
Watch or ride with over 32,000 cyclists spinning 42 miles through all five NYC boroughs, ending in Staten Island, where a fun outdoor Festival awaits. See bike demos, a mountain bike stunt show, food, product samples, massage and more.
More Info: www.bike.nyc
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Biking in New York City
Biking in New York City can be incredibly safe and fun, as long as you follow a few rules. If you don’t want to worry about helmets, locks, mapping routes and getting lost, then check our top picks for Bike Tours of NYC:
- New York Highlights Bike Tour (3 hrs) - good for all ages, offer bike trailers and baby seats, helmets, guides, from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge (9 miles).
- Guided Bike Tour of Central Park - guided two-hour bike tour through our amazing 843 acres, seeing Strawberry Fields, Cherry Hill, Tavern on the Green, Bethesda Fountain, Onassis Reservoir, the Alice in Wonderland Statue, Cleopatra’s Needle and the Dakota
- Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour (2 hrs) - cycle around Manhattan’s southern tip, climb uphill into the City Hall area, then up onto the Brooklyn Bridge, a steady climb of about 15 minutes.
- New York Pass - includes choice of bike rentals and tours: Blazing Saddles, Brooklyn Bridge Sightseeing Bike Tours and Rentals, Central Park Sightseeing Bike Tours & Rentals and more!
- More Biking in New York City - details on DIY tours, best places to eat on the water and more.
See: Biking in New York City – more details on DIY tours, best places to eat on the water and more.
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Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
May 18-19, 2019; 10:00-6:00 pm
42nd-57th Sts, along 9th Avenue
Voted the Best Street Fair in NYC, taste the best of the best Manhattan food, on the cheap, on one street. Kids and adults will be entertained and fed until you’re stuffed! Admission free, food costs vary.
Come for Argentinian, Brazilian, Cajun, Chinese, Cuban, Dominican, Ethiopian, French, German, Greek, Haitian, Indian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Moroccan, Pakistani, Polish, Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Senegalese, Sicilian, Southern, Spanish, Thai, Trinidadian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese food – and more!
Info: www.ninthavenuefoodfestival.com
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Affordable Times Square Hotels
Some of our top value picks in Times Square include:
- citizenM New York Times Square - super-efficient and modern rooms (photo)
- Sanctuary Hotel - great rooftop with private cabanas and awesome views
- YOTEL New York at Times Square - airport style hotel with self check in and a luggage conveyor belt
See More: Cheap Hotels in Times Square
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Taste of Tribeca
May 18, 2019
A great event for both adults and kids, this culinary festival brings together Tribeca’s best restaurants: Bouley, Bubby’s, Chanterelle, Tribeca Grill and more. Prior event cook offs included the Lamb Meatball Masters Challenge and Tang’s Natural Dumpling Challenge. General tickets allow for 6 tastes from some of New York’s finest chefs. $40 advance, $45 day of. Info: www.tasteoftribeca.com
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Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC's most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.
Some of our top boutique accomodation picks downtown include:
- Frederick Hotel - one of NYC's best lesser know hidden gems
- W New York Downtown - a favorite overlooking the 9-11 Memorial
- AC Hotel New York Downtown by Marriott - new in 2019!
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
More Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit – FREE
Memorial Day Weekend 2019
May 25-27 and June 1-2; 12pm – 6pm
Walk around Greenwich Village browsing tons of artwork displayed by original artists. Paintings, sculpture, eco-friendly art and lots of other unique pieces to see or purchase, at far less than gallery prices.
Location: near NYU, University Place from E 10th Street, South along Washington Square Park to W 3rd Street. The South end of the show, Schwartz Plaza, is also known as Bobkin Lane. More Info: www.wsoae.org
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Annual Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series
May 24 – August 16, 2019 (some Friday Nights)
Enjoy FREE sea, air & space themed movies under the stars all summer long on the Flight Deck! 2019 Movies: Top Gun, Dunkirk, TBD, First Man, Community Choice Pick.
The flight decks opens at 7pm, film begins at sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
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NYC Airport Guides - LGA, JFK, EWR
Our detailed NYC Airport Guides go in-depth on everything you need to know about each airport. Free shuttles, nearby hotels, Stay & Fly Free Parking, Taxis, Limos, Shuttles, Parking, Cheap Flights and more.
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New York Yankees Schedule
The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to the new Yankee Stadium. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and our new Yankee Stadium.
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games May
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC’s National baseball team, and last year’s World Series contenders, in action at the awesome Citi Field, one of baseball’s nicest stadiums. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action. Check out the NYC Insider Guide to New York Mets Tickets, Schedule and Directions.
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games
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New York Rangers 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.
NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games May
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Knicks MSG Schedule
The NY Knicks, in their 71st Season, 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.
More Info: NY Knicks
NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games May
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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 May
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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.
Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
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