NYC May Events, Things to Do, Activities Calendar
The best New York City Events May 2023 include Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Taylor Swift, Jerry Seinfeld, Yankees & Mets Baseball, Billy Joel, Bono, Ninth Avenue Food Festival, Fleet Week, Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, Five Boro Bike Tour, GMA & TODAY Concert Series and so much more.
The weather in NYC in May is fantastic and the Central Park foliage is fully blooming, making one of their free tours an ideal thing to do in May. Check our guide to NYC in May for Things to do in NYC in May, NYC Events May 2023, 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 NYC summer, so expect New York City to clear out on May 26th for the whole weekend. Please check sightseeing hours for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023 and be sure to treat Mom on Sunday, May 14th.
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Top NYC May Events
- 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
- Shucked – this season’s runaway Broadway Hit!
- Five Boro Bike Tour
- GMA Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concert Series
- Frieze New York
- Manhattanhenge
- Harry Potter Exhibition Opens
- Times Square TSQ Live
- Spring Afternoon Tea @ Mandarin Oriental
- Rangers & Knicks Post Season Playoffs
- 2023 APP New York City Open (Pickleball)
- Shakespeare in the Park (starts in June 2023)
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Concerts NYC May Shows, Events, Things to Do
- Taylor Swift – May 26-28, 2023 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Barry Manilow – May 31-June 4, 2023 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Jerry Seinfeld – May 6, 2023 @ Beacon Theatre
- Billy Joel – May 5, 2023 @ MSG
- Janet Jackson & Ludacris – May 9-10, 2023 @ MSG
- Bono – May 3, 4, 7 & 8, 2023 @ Beacon Theatre
- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – May 8-9, 2023 @ USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Cancelled: Mother’s Day Music Festival – May 13, 2023 @ Barclays Center
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:
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - Times Square's ONLY outdoor pool + rooftop bar on 31st & 32nd floors (photo)
- Renaissance New York Chelsea - Somewhere Nowhere area, top two floors with pool, sundeck and amazing skyline views
- Moxy Lower East Side - five eating and dining spaces by Tao Group, a local favorite
- Grayson Hotel - adjacent to Bryant Park, "With one-of-a-kind rooftop views of the rivers, Times Square NYE Ball Drop and Edge"
See All: New Hotels in Manhattan
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Sports New York City Events May 2023
May is a great sports month in NYC! Baseball and NYCFC 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.
NEW!!! 2023 APP New York City Open
May 24-28, 2023
The crown jewel of the APP (Association of Pickleball Professionals) tour calendar, the APP New York City Open, returns to the iconic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The five-day tournament marks sixth stop on 2023 APP tour – open to professionals, senior professionals, super senior professionals and amateur pickleball players. Tickets: APP New York City Open
Memorial Day Weekend NYC
May 26-29, 2023
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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Broadway Shows NYC May 2023
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.
Shucked Musical Comedy Tickets - 9 Tony® Nominations
Broadway's biggest hit in early 2023 - getting RAVE reviews all over! The show is about an isolated rural community whose livelihood is completely dependent on their production of corn. When the crops suddenly fail and Maize is forced to venture out of her small town to Tampa, Florida to ask for outside help, hilarity ensues. Corn like you've never seen it before. A hilarious new Broadway musical about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town." Previews March 8, 2023, Opened April 4, 2023. Ages 10+.
- Shucked Musical Comedy Tickets (Ticketmaster)
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- Now announcing our in-person rush policy: a limited number of tickets will be available on the day of each performance for $35 per ticket when the Nederlander Theatre box office opens at 10AM. Maximum of two tickets per person, subject to availability!
&Juliet Broadway Musical
- &Juliet Tickets (Ticketmaster)
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- Tickets selling through November 2023
- Lottery + Rush: TBA. American Express Deals available to cardholders.
&Juliet - Nominated for 9 TONY Awards
This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Previews Oct 28, Opens November 17, 2022. Ages 6+.
Sweeney Todd - Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford
A revival of Stephen Sondheim's 1979 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, based on the 1973 play “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Sweeney Todd, whose real name is Benjamin Barker, uses his new alias to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett’s struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin. After swearing vengeance against the judge that tore his family apart, Todd and Lovett plot a unique plan that helps them both and leads them down a dangerous, thrilling path with deadly consequences. (Previews Feb 26, Opens Mar 26, 2023)
MJ is the electrifying new Broadway musical that takes audiences inside the creative process of one of the greatest entertainers in history. Featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, MJ allows us to rediscover the man in the mirror.
- Some Like it Hot Tickets (Ticketmaster)
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- Lottery + Rush: A limited number of in-person rush tickets will be available at each performance for $40/ticket when Box Office opens the day of the performance. Digital lottery starts at 12am one day before the performance and ends the same day at 3PM.
Some Like it Hot Musical Comedy Tickets - 13 Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical!
Most TONY Nominated Show in 2023! Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. The show has been refreshed since the original 1959 movie and "empowers identity, diversity, and most of all, a good time!" Previews Nov 1, 2022, Opened Dec 11, 2022 Ages 12+.
Celebrities on Broadway
- The Cottage Comedy - Starring Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy, Directed by Jason Alexander (July 7 - Oct 29, 2023)
- Merrily We Roll Along - Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe & Lindsay Mendez (Sept 19, 2023 – March 24, 2024)
- Sweeney Todd - Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford (Opens Mar 26, 2023)
See More: List of Broadway Shows
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- Direct Tickets - all Ticketmaster shows original source tickets. See telecharge.com and seatgeek.com for theaters not covered by Ticketmaster
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- American Express Ticketmaster Deals - for cardholders.
- StubHub - great selection, NY's most popular ticket reseller
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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
- Statue of Liberty and Skyline Sightseeing Cruise – sail around the Statue of Liberty on this family-friendly entertainment and sightseeing cruise
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Harry Potter Exhibition Opens
May 19, 2023+
50 W 34th Street (@ Broadway)
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, an all-new interactive and immersive experience opens in Herald Square where guests can choose a Patronus, cast a spell, test their Quidditch™ skills and brew potions. You'll see behind-the-scenes of costumes, props and more from all the Harry Potter movies and the Broadway show. Tickets and registration required. See More: new-york.harrypotterexhibition.com/
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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 14, 2023
Top Picks Include:
Choose from special Brunches and Dinners, Broadway shows, free cocktails and open bars, tons of special Manhattan Cruises, chocolate tours, baseball, Broadway, private movie screenings and so much more.
More Info: Mothers Day in New York City
9 Awesome Mother’s Day Tours for May 14, 2023
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May Things to do with Kids in New York
Festivals, Baseball, Central Park, the Zoo and more. Great things to do with kids in May include:
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Times Square TSQ
May 2-September 29, 2023
Every summer in Times Square, NYC, TSQ LIVE showcases hundreds of artists, performers and cultural producers and this summer 80 free events hosting over a dozen incredible New York-based institutions and collectives, including Pioneer Works, NEW INC, Children’s Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, New York Live Arts, OTA Entertainment, Soul Summit, Rash Bar, and Elsewhere.
More Info: Times Square TSQ Live
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NYC Sightseeing Cruises - NYC Insider Guide 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.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open
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.
April 18 - October 22, 2023 (Exhibition)
May 18, 2023 (Rooftop Bar Reopens)
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
The 2023 Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey will be on view April-October and showcases "a full-scale architectural structure inspired by sources as varied as ancient Egyptian symbolism, 1960s utopian architecture, and contemporary visual expressions such as tagging." On Friday & Saturday Nights, The Met hosts Sun Sets, which celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture with a series of rooftop events showcasing the diversity of sounds emanating from the city's ever-evolving music underground.
More info: 2023 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.
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Looking for personalized New York Travel Planning? Want a "Plan My Vacation for Me" Service? How about your own personal NYC Concierge, NYC Insider Guide, to help with exactly what you want to know? I can offer customized planning for the best events, show tickets, hotels, shopping, restaurants and more.
Hip Hop How Parties Used To Be
May 28, 2023
@ Slate NYC
This hip hop event, How Parties Used To Be, is curated to take away all of the favoritism, politics, over-charging of NYC nightlife and focus on the vibes and the people. PLAYING MUSIC FROM 90’s & early 2000’s ONLY !! Music by Dj Mister Cee / Showgotit / Mad Scientist / Proper Edakit / Shades B.
More Info: Hip Hop How Parties Used To Be
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Frieze New York
May 17-21, 2023
The Shed, Hudson Yards
Frieze is NYC’s largest international art fair, similar to Miami’s Art Basel, held every spring at The Shed, an arts center in Hudson Yard. Frieze showcases the world’s leading galleries, hundreds of works of pioneering artists, and lets locals discover up-and-coming talent, as well as engage with some of art history’s most important figures. There is wall art, goods, fashion, crafts, samples, tastings, talks, discussions and much more. Tickets, which start around $50 for adults, on sale now.
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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!
- The Ready @ Moxy NYC East Village - all-season rooftop with an amazingly eclectic vibe and great skyline views. (photo)
- The Empire Hotel - 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 2023
June 8 – August 6, 2023
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
In prior years, this event always started in May
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 recently redone 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. The 2023 Shakespeare in the Park play is Hamlet.
NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park 2023
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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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Save with a New York City Attractions Pass
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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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Fleet Week New York City
May 24-30, 2023
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 – Monday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Five Boro Bike Tour (by TD Bank)
Sunday May 7, 2023
(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 while donating to a good cause.
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 (2 hrs)- guided 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 & Waterfront 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 20-21, 2023; 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
- The Duffy Times Square - 22 queen rooms housed in two charming townhouses
See More: Cheap Hotels in Times Square
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Walk, Bike, Bus, Blade or Fly Over NYC?
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Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
May 8-9, 2023 @ USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Tickets – $20 to $145, westminsterkennelclub.org
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Taste of Tribeca
May 20, 2023
Always the third Saturday in May, Taste of Tribeca is 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.
- Frederick Hotel - one of NYC's best lesser know hidden gems
- Moxy NYC Downtown - 30 stories, local coffee program, arcade games, DJ and a basketball court
- The Artezen Hotel - high-tech suites, yoga & fitness center + HIDE, a swanky, two-story sky lounge (photo)
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
More Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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Manhattanhenge in NYC
May & July 2023
- Half Sun on Grid: Mon, May 29 @ 8:13 pm & Thurs, July 13 @ 8:21 pm
- Full Sun: Tues, May 30 @ 8:12 pm & Wed, July 12 @ 8:20 pm
At the end of May (Memorial Day Weekend) and mid July each year, for 2 days each, we experience Manhattanhenge in NYC, which is when the sunset lines up exactly with certain streets in NYC and you can see the whole sun set from the Hudson River to the East River in NYC, on certain streets. To get a view of Manhattanhenge in NYC, you’ll want a spot on one of our streets that goes River to River (these are the streets where traffic goes both ways and the buses cross town) – 14th St, 23rd St, 34th St, 42nd St (photo) & 57th St
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit – FREE
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
May 27-29 and June 3-4; 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: It is a sidewalk show, not a street fair, and has its venue on University Place, starting at East 13th Street and continuing south along the east side of Washington Square Park to West 3rd Street. The southern end of the show encompasses Schwartz Plaza, (aka Bobkin Lane), between NYU’s Shimkin Hall and Bobst Library.. More Info: www.wsoae.org
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Annual Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series
June 30, July 28 & August 25, 2023
The Intrepid Museum’s summer movie series returns this summer! Watch a movie on Intrepid’s flight deck, featuring classic films enjoy FREE FRIDAYS (select 2023 Friday nights April 28, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29)! Enjoy FREE sea, air & space themed movies under the stars all summer long on the Flight Deck!
- Friday, June 30: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Friday, July 28: Crimson Tide
- Friday, August 25: Top Gun: Maverick
Doors open @ 5pm, 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 May Events & Things to Do
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What to Wear in NYC in May - New York Weather May
New York weather in May weather is delightful and the Central Park foliage is fully blooming, making one of their free tours an ideal thing to do. The weathermen will tell you the summer does not start until June 21st, but any New Yorker will tell you Memorial Day Weekend is officially the start of the summer. Expect New York City to clear out on the weekend prior to the fourth Monday in May.
As the daylight hours get longer, you will need lightweight sweaters and coats in May to prepare for large day to night temperature drops.
Historical May high/low temperatures are 68/53 (F) and 21/11 (C). It is best to pack lots of layers - sweaters over shirts, a jacket you can easily take off and stuff in a bag, bring umbrellas and be ready for heavier night clothes.
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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 Yankee Stadium with our Captain, Aaron Judge, pitcher Gerrit Cole and shortstop Anthony Volpe. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums and now home to baseball's highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. 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.
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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. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs the last six consecutive seasons. 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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Knicks MSG Schedule
No matter how they are performing, Knicks games are always a blast and there's nothing like an event at MSG! Come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, "The World’s Most Famous Arena." Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and cheer on the New York Knicks today! As a general rule, with plenty of exceptions, basketball games start at either 7:30pm or 12:00pm, November through April.
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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.
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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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Spring Afternoon Tea @ Mandarin Oriental
To celebrate Mother’s Day, graduations and the many joyous occasions of Spring, Mandarin Oriental New York, will host a Spring Afternoon Tea experience at MO Lounge to be offered daily for the entire month of May 2023. Enjoy Central Park views while enjoying afternoon tea, which will consist of a selection of tea sandwiches and sweets, as well as traditional and curated teas. Highlights include the Black Truffle and Organic Egg Salad on Brioche and Salmon Pastrami Roulette and Dill Crème Fraiche on Crackling Rye, as well as the Blueberry Sakura Cake.
The experience will be priced at $110 per person or $140 including a glass of champagne. A children’s Afternoon Tea menu is available at $85 per person. Seating times are between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. Reservations are limited and can be made via SevenRooms, 212-805-8000 or mandarinoriental.com/newyork.
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Italian Cooking Class with Tiramisu Finale
May 7, 2023, 5-8pm
16 Beaver St, New York
Ready to unleash your inner Italian chef? Get ready to savor the flavors of Italy at our exclusive Italian cooking class in NYC! Indulge in a night of gastronomic delight as we master iconic dishes like mouth-watering pasta, classic risotto, and more, all topped off with a heavenly Tiramisu finale! Whichever dish you create will be completed with this delicious and classic Italian dessert that you’ll never be able to forget. Enjoy our cooking class and dinner package at Selfup New York venue with your loved ones – end a night of good food and good company with large smiles. Register @ Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale.
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Eventually Epic Bollywood + Rock Show
May 13, 2023
Heaven Can Wait
169 Ave A, NY 10009 (11th St and Ave A)
Eventually Epic’s much-awaited debut album is finally here and they’d love for you to join them for the Album Release Party and Show. They have a fun and diverse showcase featuring songs in 5 languages, from 5 countries and 5 genres including Bollywood hits, Classic Rock (Heart, Journey, Toto) and Pop (Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus)!
Eventually Epic have built a solid reputation as dynamic live performers who exude raw energy and sheer joy during their shows, having performed at several high-profile events in the U.S. including the Battery Dance Festival in NYC and Surati’s ‘Holi Hai’ Festival in NJ. It promises to be an EPIC PARTY!
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See Over 20 Off-Broadway Shows for Only $20 Each
Moved to March 2023 Events
May 9-29, 2022
20at20 is your chance to see the Best of Off-Broadway for only $20! A 3 course meal (when it coincides with Restaurant Week) and a show for $55 per person??? Can’t beat that! Catch up on all the hot Off Broadway Shows this season and read more at 20 at 20 Off-Broadway Shows for $20.
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