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New York City · Jul 31–Aug 2

74 new and novel 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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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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Tenement Museum
Local pick

Tenement Museum

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

Local pickMuseums SoHo
Fiddlehead
Verified event 6:00 PM Friday, July 31

Fiddlehead

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Warsaw
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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
Prospect Park
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Prospect Park

Brooklyn’s real nature reset: long trails, meadows, and quiet lake edges without the Central Park crush.

Local pickParks and outdoors Parks and outdoors
NYC Private Walking Tour
Bookable ★ 5.0 (185)

NYC Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private, customized, small-group walking tour of New York City with your local guide who knows the streets back…

Partner experienceViatorDay Trip From $1700
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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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AIRE Ancient Baths Tribeca
Local pick

AIRE Ancient Baths Tribeca

Candlelit thermal baths and massages in a dramatic industrial space built for deep relaxation.

Local pickSpa Wellness Financial District
Elsewhere
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Elsewhere

A Brooklyn staple for boundary-pushing live sets, club nights, and rooftop energy without the tourist gloss.

Local pickBars and nightlife Williamsburg
Central Park Pedicab Tour– Top Highlights
Bookable ★ 5.0 (160)

Central Park Pedicab Tour– Top Highlights

Discover the magic of Central Park like never before on this private pedicab tour with a friendly local guide! Sit back…

Partner experienceViatorFamily From $48
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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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Bathhouse Williamsburg
Local pick

Bathhouse Williamsburg

A Williamsburg spa with thermal pools, sauna, steam, and a strong locals-after-work vibe.

Local pickSpa Wellness Williamsburg
Fishs Eddy
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Fishs Eddy

Quirky plates, glassware, and kitchen goods that are pure New York conversation starters.

Local pickShopping Williamsburg
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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Angel's Share
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Angel's Share

A tiny, hushed Japanese-style cocktail room that feels like a secret even when you know it exists.

Local pickBars and nightlife Greenwich Village
Greenacre Park
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Greenacre Park

A pocket park with a waterfall that drowns out Midtown and instantly resets your pace.

Local pickParks and outdoors Midtown Manhattan
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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Wild Child
Verified event 12:00 AM Friday, July 31

Wild Child

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Racket NYC
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Diner 24
Local pick

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
Central Park Private Pedicab Tour
Bookable ★ 5.0 (103)

Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

Our tour starts at an easily accessible pickup spot. The tour begins with the warm welcome from our team. As the tour e…

Partner experienceViatorMuseum Culture From $50
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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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Employees Only
Local pick

Employees Only

Classic NYC cocktail temple with a speakeasy feel and reliably excellent drinks.

Local pickBars and nightlife Greenwich Village
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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
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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Union Hall
Local pick

Union Hall

A sprawling neighborhood hang with live music, bocce, and a crowd that skews Brooklyn-local.

Local pickBars and nightlife Brooklyn Heights
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Sey Coffee
Local pick

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
The Well
Local pick

The Well

A polished urban refuge with spa treatments, sauna, steam, and a tucked-away calm.

Local pickSpa Wellness Midtown Manhattan
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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Partners Coffee
Local pick

Partners Coffee

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

Local pickFood and drink Williamsburg
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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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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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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Endless Summer Bazaar
Verified event 10:00 AM Sunday, August 2

Endless Summer Bazaar

Verified eventHas a verified timeMarkets Grand Bazaar NYC
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