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New York City · Jul 31–Aug 2

153 rain-friendly ideas in New York City next weekend: Jul 31–Aug 2

A forward look at New York City for Jul 31–Aug 2: events and places that are useful to plan around early.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

John Gallagher Jr.
Verified event 6:00 PM Friday, July 31

John Gallagher Jr.

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Mercury Lounge
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Miki Yamanaka Trio
Verified event 7:00 PM Friday, July 31

Miki Yamanaka Trio

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Birdland Theater From $35.46
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Birdland Jazz Club
Local pick Friday, July 31 5:30 PM: The Yardbird Big Band Directed by…

Birdland Jazz Club

A storied jazz landmark where the lineup stays strong night after night.

Friday, July 31 5:30 PM: The Yardbird Big Band Directed by…
Local pickTheaters and musicFriday, July 31 5:30 PM: The Yardbird Big Band Directed by… Midtown Manhattan
Blue Note Jazz Club
Local pick Friday, July 31 8:00 PM: Bob James

Blue Note Jazz Club

Legendary jazz room where first-timers can hear world-class sets in an intimate, polished setting.

Friday, July 31 8:00 PM: Bob James
Local pickTheaters and musicFriday, July 31 8:00 PM: Bob James Greenwich Village
Bob James
Verified event 8:00 PM Friday, July 31

Bob James

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Blue Note Jazz Club From $54.99
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Mercury Lounge
Local pick Friday, July 31 6:00 PM: John Gallagher Jr.

Mercury Lounge

An intimate LES room where indie bands play up close, loud, and before they blow up.

Friday, July 31 6:00 PM: John Gallagher Jr.
Local pickTheaters and musicFriday, July 31 6:00 PM: John Gallagher Jr. Greenwich Village
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Shubert Theatre
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Shubert Theatre

A historic Broadway landmark at 225 West 44th Street, the Shubert Theatre opened in 1913 and features an Italian Renais…

Local pickTheaters and music Midtown Manhattan
Fiddlehead
Verified event 6:00 PM Friday, July 31

Fiddlehead

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Warsaw
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New Amsterdam Theatre
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New Amsterdam Theatre

The oldest operating theatre on Broadway, this New York City landmark features stunning Art Nouveau interiors and a ric…

Local pickTheaters and music Midtown Manhattan
Vivian Beaumont Theater
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Vivian Beaumont Theater

The only Broadway theater outside the Times Square Theater District, this mid-century modern masterpiece at Lincoln Cen…

Local pickTheaters and music Upper West Side
Radio City Music Hall
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Radio City Music Hall

Known as 'The Showplace of the Nation,' this Art Deco masterpiece in Rockefeller Center is the legendary headquarters o…

Local pickTheaters and music Midtown Manhattan
Film at Lincoln Center
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Film at Lincoln Center

A premier nonprofit cinema hub on Manhattan's Upper West Side, celebrating global cinema as an art form through festiva…

Local pickTheaters and music Upper West Side
Jesse Welles
Verified event 7:00 PM Friday, July 31

Jesse Welles

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music The Rooftop at Pier 17
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Frank McComb
Verified event 8:30 PM Friday, July 31

Frank McComb

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Iridium From $44.21
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Cherry Lane Theatre
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Cherry Lane Theatre

Founded in 1923, the Cherry Lane Theatre is the oldest continuously running off-Broadway theater in New York City and i…

Local pickTheaters and music Greenwich Village
Grand Bazaar NYC
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Grand Bazaar NYC

New York City's largest curated weekly market, offering a diverse array of antiques, art, and artisanal foods, while do…

Local pickMarkets Central Park
Wild Child
Verified event 12:00 AM Friday, July 31

Wild Child

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Racket NYC
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Studio Museum in Harlem
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Studio Museum in Harlem

A premier global nexus for artists of African descent, this institution celebrates Black culture through a stunning Adj…

Local pickMuseums Harlem
Village Vanguard
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Village Vanguard

The classic basement jazz club that feels like a rite of passage for any serious music visitor.

Local pickTheaters and music Greenwich Village
Annie
Verified event 7:00 PM Friday, July 31

Annie

Verified eventHas a verified timeTheater Bergen Performing Arts Center
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NINE VICIOUS - A TOUR
Verified event 7:00 PM Friday, July 31

NINE VICIOUS - A TOUR

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Irving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5G
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Bargemusic
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Bargemusic

A renowned classical music venue in Brooklyn, Bargemusic has transitioned from a floating coffee barge to the stunning…

Local pickTheaters and music DUMBO
Music Hall of Williamsburg
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Music Hall of Williamsburg

A chic, tri-level industrial music venue in Brooklyn known for its intimate atmosphere, hosting a rotating schedule of…

Local pickTheaters and music Williamsburg
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Herbie Hancock
Verified event 8:00 PM Friday, July 31

Herbie Hancock

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Shevya
Verified event 6:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Shevya

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Mercury Lounge
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The Drawing Center
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The Drawing Center

Located in SoHo, The Drawing Center is the only nonprofit arts organization in the United States devoted exclusively to…

Local pickMuseums Greenwich Village
Waterfront Museum
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Waterfront Museum

A unique maritime museum housed aboard a historic 1914 wooden barge, exploring New York Harbor's lighterage era and the…

Local pickMuseums Museums
Joyce Theater
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Joyce Theater

A premier Manhattan dance venue built by dancers for dancers, hosted in a former 1941 movie house in Chelsea.

Local pickTheaters and music Chelsea
Morris-Jumel Mansion
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Morris-Jumel Mansion

Manhattan's oldest surviving residence, this 1765 colonial estate served as George Washington's headquarters during the…

Local pickMuseums Museums
Deadtronica
Verified event 11:30 PM Saturday, August 1

Deadtronica

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Brooklyn Bowl
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The Word Alive
Verified event 6:00 PM Saturday, August 1

The Word Alive

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Gramercy Theatre
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Museum of Arts and Design
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Museum of Arts and Design

A Manhattan museum dedicated to the intersection of craft, art, and design, celebrating the creative process and the tr…

Local pickMuseums Midtown Manhattan
Beacon Theatre
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Beacon Theatre

An Upper West Side icon, the Beacon Theatre is a historic movie palace from 1929, renowned for its lavish Renaissance a…

Local pickTheaters and music Central Park
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Los Rivera Destino
Verified event 8:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Los Rivera Destino

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Sony Hall
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Hoodless
Verified event 8:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Hoodless

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Bowery Palace From $12.44
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Apollo Theater
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Apollo Theater

A legendary Harlem landmark and cultural treasure, the Apollo Theater is world-renowned as a launchpad for Black Americ…

Local pickTheaters and music Harlem
New Museum
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New Museum

Located on the Lower East Side, the New Museum is Manhattan's only institution dedicated exclusively to contemporary ar…

Local pickMuseums Greenwich Village
DRUNK BOLLYWOOD LIVE!
Verified event 7:30 PM Saturday, August 1

DRUNK BOLLYWOOD LIVE!

Verified eventHas a verified timeTheater The Bell House
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New York Transit Museum
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New York Transit Museum

Located in a decommissioned 1936 subway station, this premier institution preserves the technological and social histor…

Local pickMuseums Brooklyn Heights
Museum of Chinese in America
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Museum of Chinese in America

A nonprofit cultural institution in Manhattan dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history, heritage, and d…

Local pickMuseums SoHo
Sara Landry 21+
Verified event 11:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Sara Landry 21+

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Under the 'K' Bridge Park
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Pace Gallery
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Pace Gallery

A powerhouse of modern and contemporary art, Pace Gallery represents major 20th and 21st-century artists across a massi…

Local pickMuseums Chelsea
Tenement Museum
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Tenement Museum

Step inside restored immigrant apartments for one of NYC’s most revealing living-history experiences.

Local pickMuseums SoHo
New York Transit Museum
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New York Transit Museum

Explore vintage subway cars in a decommissioned station on a guided deep dive into transit history.

Local pickMuseums Financial District
Diner 24
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Diner 24

A true 24-hour diner for burgers, milkshakes, and breakfast whenever the city gets weird.

Local pickFood and drink Brooklyn Heights
Birria-Landia
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Birria-Landia

Birria tacos with rich consommé and late-night energy in a no-frills truck.

Local pickFood and drink East Village
Museum at Eldridge Street
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Museum at Eldridge Street

A jaw-dropping restored synagogue packed with stained glass, carved wood, and soaring architecture.

Local pickMuseums SoHo
Sey Coffee
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Sey Coffee

Bright, meticulous light roasts and a serene space make Sey a specialty-coffee benchmark.

Local pickFood and drink Williamsburg
Café Lyria
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Café Lyria

A quietly stylish NoHo café that feels more like a regulars' spot than a tourist stop.

Local pickFood and drink Greenwich Village
Partners Coffee
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Partners Coffee

Dialed-in espresso and pour-overs in a cozy Williamsburg shop locals keep coming back to.

Local pickFood and drink Williamsburg
Katz's Delicatessen
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Katz's Delicatessen

A monumental rye-cured pastrami sandwich cured up to 30 days, famous for the 'When Harry Met Sally' filming spot table.

Local pickFood and drink Greenwich Village
Grey Art Museum
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Grey Art Museum

The Grey Art Museum is New York University's fine art museum, featuring a collection of over 6,000 works of art spannin…

Local pickMuseums Greenwich Village
Dizzy's Club
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Dizzy's Club

Jazz with skyline views and a room that feels built for a perfect New York night.

Local pickTheaters and music Midtown Manhattan
Minetta Tavern
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Minetta Tavern

A historic French bistro from 1937 serving the giant, meatball-shaped 'Minetta Burger' with caramelized onions and mountain fries.

Local pickFood and drink Greenwich Village
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