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New York City · Jul 25–26

140 rain-friendly ideas in New York City this weekend: Jul 25–26

A weekend shortlist for New York City, Jul 25–26: verified events, food, neighborhoods, and easy plan pairings.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

Steven G
Verified event 9:00 PM Today

Steven G

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Mercury Lounge
Nu Jazz
Verified event 9:30 PM Today

Nu Jazz

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Night Club 101 From $23.1
Saved By The 90's
Verified event 8:00 PM Today

Saved By The 90's

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Brooklyn Bowl
Birdland Jazz Club
Local pick Tomorrow 5:30 PM: Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio

Birdland Jazz Club

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

Tomorrow 5:30 PM: Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio
Local pickTheaters and musicTomorrow 5:30 PM: Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio Midtown Manhattan
Mercury Lounge
Local pick Today 9:00 PM: Steven G

Mercury Lounge

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

Today 9:00 PM: Steven G
Local pickTheaters and musicToday 9:00 PM: Steven G Greenwich Village
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Local pick Tomorrow 1:00 AM: Man Man (18 and Over)

Music Hall of Williamsburg

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

Tomorrow 1:00 AM: Man Man (18 and Over)
Local pickTheaters and musicTomorrow 1:00 AM: Man Man (18 and Over) Williamsburg
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
John "Papa" Gros
Verified event 8:30 PM Today

John "Papa" Gros

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Iridium From $32.78
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
Blue Note Jazz Club
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Blue Note Jazz Club

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

Local pickTheaters and music Greenwich Village
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
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
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
Green Velvet
Verified event 5:00 PM Today

Green Velvet

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music The Summer Club
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
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
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
New Potato Caboose
Verified event 8:00 PM Tomorrow

New Potato Caboose

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Brooklyn Bowl
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
Man Man (18 and Over)
Verified event 1:00 AM Tomorrow

Man Man (18 and Over)

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Music Hall of Williamsburg
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
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
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
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
The Morgan Library & Museum
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The Morgan Library & Museum

Step into a dazzling Gilded Age library packed with manuscripts, art, and rare treasures.

Local pickMuseums Midtown Manhattan
Gotham Comedy Club
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Gotham Comedy Club

A sleek, crowd-pleasing room that’s especially good for an easy date night out.

Local pickTheaters and music Chelsea
Ukrainian Institute of America
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Ukrainian Institute of America

A National Historic Landmark promoting Ukrainian art, culture, and history, housed in the Gilded Age Fletcher-Sinclair…

Local pickMuseums Central Park
Chinatown Soup
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Chinatown Soup

A curated community hub at 16B Orchard Street, Chinatown Soup blends an inclusive cafe with an artist space dedicated t…

Local pickFood and drink SoHo
Mmuseumm
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Mmuseumm

A quirky, modern natural history museum housed in a former freight elevator, showcasing overlooked vernacular objects t…

Local pickMuseums Financial District
Clinton St. Baking Co.
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Clinton St. Baking Co.

Legendary pancakes and a line worth waiting for in the Lower East Side.

Local pickFood and drink East Village
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design, housed in the landmark…

Local pickMuseums Central Park
Neue Galerie New York
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Neue Galerie New York

An elegant museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art, housed in a stunning 1914 mansion on Manhattan's…

Local pickMuseums Central Park
Cheim & Read
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Cheim & Read

A prestigious contemporary art gallery in Chelsea, founded in 1997, renowned for its museum-quality exhibitions of both…

Local pickMuseums Central Park
Museum of Ice Cream
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Museum of Ice Cream

A sensory wonderland in SoHo, this permanent installation invites all ages to explore interactive exhibits and enjoy un…

Local pickMuseums Greenwich Village
Museum of Jewish Heritage
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Museum of Jewish Heritage

A poignant living memorial and historical museum in Battery Park City, dedicated to the history of Jewish life and the…

Local pickMuseums Financial District

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