NYC Events August 17

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NYC Concerts Hot Sellers

Lady Gaga – March 19-20 & April 13, 2026 @ MSG
Ariana Grande – July 12, 13, 16, 18 & 19, 2026 @ Barclays Center
Bon Jovi – July 7-26 (varied dates), 2026 @ MSG
Cardi B – March 25-26, 2026 @ MSG
John Oliver & Seth Meyers – Jan 25, March 15, Apr 19, May 31, June 14, 2026 @ Beacon Theatre
Jerry Seinfeld – April 11, 2026 @ Prudential Center (NJ)!

NYC Restaurant Week Summer

July 22-August 18, 2024.

A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $45? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you’re stealing..only you’re not.

Read more on Restaurant Week New York City and also check out French Restaurant Week July 1-14.

Annual Central Park Film Festival FREE

August 15–18, 2023

Every year in August, Central Park hosts a week of evening film screenings in the landscape just north of Sheep Meadow and south of the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Attending the Central Park Film Festival is free, the gates open at 6:30pm and movies start at 8pm. Make sure to bring your picnic and blanket!

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Battery Dance Festival

August 12-18, 2023

More Info: Battery Dance Festival

The Big Screen @ Hudson Yards

Watch sports and movies on the 30-foot Big Screen at The Backyard at Hudson Yards. The summer line up is all kinds of sporting events, and Movie Nights will return mid-September.

August 3 – NFL Hall of Fame Game
August 5 & 6 – Astros vs Yankees
August 10 – Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
August 12 – EPL Newcastle vs Aston Villa
August 13 – EPL Chelsea vs Liverpool
August 17 – 18 – Little League World Series
August 19 – Yankees vs Red Sox
August 20 – EPL: West Ham vs Chelsea
August 24 – PGA Tour Championship
August 25 – EPL: Chelsea vs Luton Town
August 26 – Little League World Series Final
August 31 – US Open

Boogie Down @ Flippers Roller Boogie Palace in Rockefeller Center

Join Flippers new weekly Thursday party, ‘NY Skate of Mind’, celebrating the sounds, djs, and skaters of the Big Apple. Expect the finest blends of hip hop, house, punk, funk, and r&b made in NYC.

Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace is back for it’s second year at Rockefeller Center during the ice skating off-season, April 14, 2023 through October. There is roller skating, musical acts, disco lights and a whole lot of fun all spring and summer at the Rink. Flipper’s is open seven days a week, 12pm-10pm, Sunday through Wednesday and until 12am Thursday through Saturday. Tickets required to skate.

NYC August Events & Things to Do

What to Wear in NYC in August – New York Weather August

NYC in August is hot, hot, hot! Many locals are out of town, so the only other people in the city will be visitors and vacationers. You should be fine to dress as cool as possible, but also expect indoor air conditioning. The weather in NYC in August is fairly consistent day to night and the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sun dresses and open toe shoes. Historical July high/low temperatures are 81/66 (F) and 28/19 (C).

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