Shaye Weaver

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and parties, the Queerly Festival, Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

A little friendly competition can be fun for the whole family. There are plenty of spots for kid-friendly bowling, go karting and arcade games around the city. If you’ve got a little golfer on your hands, or you’re just looking for a whimsical activity that will challenge the family’s skills, these spots for mini golf in NYC are for you. Mini golf courses have upped their game in recent years with themes, challenges and far-out designs. Go for blacklight golf, a beach-themed course or mini golf under the sea. Kids and adults alike will love putting away on these teeny tiny courses. Many of the courses aim to keep adults happy with adult beverages, and most offer snacks and such to feed the whole crew. So practice your swing and head out for a fun family outing at these mini golf courses in NYC.

Our definitive guide to the best New York attractions is a great place to start whether you're entertaining out-of-town guests or simply want to channel your inner tourist. The list is a compilation of our favorite sights and spots in the city, including everything from great parks and art museums, to food markets and historical venues. The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are obviously must-see attractions, but we’ve also highlighted a few of our favorite hidden gems, such as one of NYC's greatest flea markets, Hudson Yard's Vessel, and foodie haven Smorgasburg. Thirsty for more? Discover the 50 very best things to do in NYC.  Recommended: the coolest Airbnbs in NYCRecommended: the best boat rentals in NYC Recommended: the best boat tours in NYC This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here. 

There’s only one thing better than the number of painting classes and art classes in NYC: BYOB painting classes. Where you can sip and paint simultaneously like most of the great artists do (we think). And who knows? Maybe your tipsy creations will be worth something. Get those creative juices flowing and release your inner artist. Whether you need an activity for an evening with your best gals or you’re looking for cute date ideas, or even a solo date, BYOB painting classes fit the bill. (We also snuck in some options of painting classes that provide the drinks so you don't have to schlep with bags). Aren't we kind? Here are the best BYOB painting classes in NYC.  This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Everyone knows that jazz in New York is some of the best in the world. In the last few years, along with so many live-music venues around the city, they went through a rough patch. We want to support them, but how do you pick where to go? We’ve rounded up the top jazz clubs NYC has to offer from Greenwich Village, Manhattan to Gowanus, Brooklyn, touching on hallowed landmarks, swanky newcomers, cutting-edge outer-borough spots, no-frills joints, date-idea destinations and more. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of jazz in NYC

This summer in NYC promises to be an unforgettable one. The city has a boundless energy once the heat cranks up, so it's time to start checking off our sensational list of things to do in summer in NYC. Some of the most popular New York attractions provide an endless list of things to do outside from rooftop movies and free dance parties to can’t-miss music festivals and more. Here’s how to make the absolute most of these steamy summer nights. Tip: You may want to request off for a few staycation days too so you can spend some time relaxing at a few rooftop pools during the week when they’re less crowded. RECOMMENDED: NYC events calendar for 2023

NYC is not just for grownups! There are so many things to do in New York with kids that are fun for the whole family. Locals know that kids in NYC have access to a dizzying array of playgrounds and visitors will find that the city has tons of kid-friendly attractions and museums. Kids can play to their heart's content while getting fresh air with a range of outdoor activities, or keep it indoors when the weather isn’t cooperating. Kids can have a grand old time at real-deal NYC pizza joints and fun, kid-friendly restaurants. Baseball games, ice cream shops, kid-friendly Broadway shows, Coney Island, story time… the list is endless. While you probably won’t exhaust this list any time soon, there are tons of options for kids in the greater NY region too, like family-friendly hiking trails and biking trails, and kid-approved day trips and weekend getaways. With all the things to do with kids in NYC across the five boroughs, they’ll be worn out and so will you — and you definitely deserve a stop at one of NYC’s kid-friendly bars.

Cada año, le preguntamos a miles de habitantes de ciudades de todo el mundo sobre la vida en su ciudad de origen. Indagamos acerca de la escena restaurantera y los mejores bares. Lo destacado en teatro y en las galerías de arte. También acerca de cómo son los vecinos y los barrios que consideran más cool. La idea es mostrar la vida global de cada ciudad y destacar los sitios que realmente entusiasman a los lugareños.   ¡Aquí están los resultados del Time Out Index 2022! Como siempre, hemos analizado todos esos datos y los hemos aprovechado para elaborar nuestra clasificación anual de las mejores ciudades del mundo. Durante los últimos dos años, la lista se ha enfocado en destacar cómo las ciudades se unieron durante la pandemia e hicieron de la vida (casi) tolerable durante los confinamientos. Pero ahora, después de dos años de restricciones para viajar, el mundo se está abriendo nuevamente y nosotros, como tú, estamos ansiosos por volver a salir. Nuestras principales ciudades este 2022 son las que cuentan con una vida nocturna próspera, comida y bebida increíbles, arte, cultura y museos en abundancia. También hemos aprovechado nuestra red global de editores y colaboradores expertos para obtener información privilegiada sobre lo que está de moda, lo que es nuevo y las tendencias. Si estás planeando una escapada por el mundo este año (especialmente si es la primera en mucho, mucho tiempo), estos son los lugares imperdibles.  

It's time to celebrate Juneteenth 2023! Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s, but in 2020, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. NYC and New York recently made Juneteenth an official holiday, and it's now a federal holiday also.  What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers brought news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and enslaved people were free (this was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.) The celebration was coined "Juneteenth" and became a time for praying and for gathering with family. It became massively celebrated in Texas decades later, with many of the formerly enslaved and their descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date, according to Juneteenth.com. When is Juneteenth? June 19 is on a Monday this year. How will Juneteenth be celebrated this year? The day has been celebrated more in Southern states with rodeos, fishing, barbecuing and baseball, with a focus on education and self-improvement. New York City has so many ways to celebrate this year. Scroll down to make your plans for Juneteenth.

Everywhere you turn these days, there’s a news story about the busy travel season ahead—Airports are crowded! TSA is overwhelmed! Flights are canceled! We don’t mean to alarm you but your favorite summer destinations will be congested this year. The better travel option? Finding somewhere cool that’s somewhat undiscovered, such as our picks of the top underrated beach towns in the U.S. You’ll catch plenty of rays, splash around on some very pristine shorelines and avoid the crowds, which is all anybody really wants on vacation. Think no lines to get into places, no reservations required to dine and no wait should you decide to show up somewhere at the last minute because anything else would be a waste of your precious time off.

Astoria, the popular northwest Queens enclave, is still home to one of the world’s most famous brands despite its rapidly changing demographics and buzzy avenues. Tucked away at the top of the neighborhood at 19th Avenue and Steinway Place, the Steinway & Sons piano factory still builds its iconic pianos from start to finish on the same property it’s owned since the 1870s. If you’re like me and you have lived in Astoria without knowing Steinway & Sons is still in the neighborhood, now you know it’s not just Steinway Street’s namesake from long ago. It’s actually still operating and turning out their gorgeous pianos. Below are five “secrets” we learned about the factory during a recent visit. 1. Steinway Street in Astoria is named after the company Steinway & Sons, which was founded in 1853 by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway in a Manhattan loft on Varick Street, has owned and operated the same land in Queens since the 1880s. In fact, it owned 400 acres of land in the area and built a sawmill, a foundry and a streetcar line, eventually creating “Steinway Village” for its workers with a school. Eventually, it all got incorporated into Long Island City, but Steinway Street remains. It has seen a lot of history, including World War II, when it manufactured glider parts for the government and G.I. pianos for the troops. Photograph: courtesy of Steinway & Sons 2. It only makes 1,300 pianos a year Because making a single piano is such a long and painstaking process (they

Time Out Wear your sunblock: The best NYC events in June 2023 are things to do outside. When you’re not spending all your free time soaking up the sun at the best beaches or drinking atop the city’s finest rooftop bars, you'll be rocking your rainbow during the Pride March and catching Tribeca Festival screeners. Get your tickets now for the best happenings of the month and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed for good weather. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2023

This weekend, the PIT is celebrating its 20th anniversary in NYC and hosting its 11th annual INDIE-pendence Day Fest that’ll be full of special guests, classes/workshops, jams, and even barbecue. Teams that debuted at IndieFest have gone on to successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Off-Broadway, and more, so you’ll want to hit this up to see the most up-and-coming comedy acts in NYC. Performers include: Big Bang, Centralia, P-Graph, The Baldwins, Sounds Funny Radio, Bareilles and McCartney and Student Driver, among others.

Descend into the depths of the catacombs at Brooklyn’s storied Green-Wood Cemetery this week to sit in on an intimate concert with Norweigan violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing and Swiss pianist Albert Cano Smit. The performance, titled “Arctic” for Hemsing’s acclaimed new album, will “paint the picture of a magnificent ecosystem threatened by climate change.” It’ll be an eerie but beautiful night out inside.

Want to make this 4th of July unforgettable? Head to Brooklyn Boardwalk at Coney Island to hear icons perform live including Ashanti, Ja Rule, DJs Funk Flex and Nick Scalici as well as Kehlani. The Day Party is hosting two big outdoor concerts on July 2 and 4: On July 2, is the LitDigital DJ’s Fest, with headliners Ashanti, Ja Rule and Tina (HoodCelebrityy) with sets by Funk Flex and Nick Scalici—all hosted by Nems; then on July 4, Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Kehlani is set to make her Coney Island debut with sets by Noodles, Big Reef, First Choice and Rod.

Connect with other creative professionals in Dumbo for wine and bites at Time Out Market’s new Wine Cave this week on Wednesday, June 14! First Round’s On Me (FROME), a new dating app that helps users arrange face-to-face dates, is co-hosting these weekly connection nights that will feature food and wine and a live set from DJ 9AM.  Meet NYC native, FROME Founder and CEO Joe Feminella and get your first drink on the house if you are one of the first 50 to arrive with the app on your phone.

Come together to celebrate connection, inclusion and identity at Time Out Market’s Unityfest Weekend! In honor of Pride, Juneteenth and AAPI month, we’ve partnered with Truman Vodka, Tromba Tequila and Truly Hard Seltzer to offer up signature cocktails you can enjoy with live music: Friday, June 16: Roze RoyzeSaturday, June 17: Studio 54 Vibes by DJ Price Is Right Sunday, June 18: Femme Jam Come hang with us at Time Out Market Rooftop Bar, Lounge and Terrace on June 16-18 (9pm-midnight)!

Live music, inventive cocktails, eats, beats, and gorgeous views!Every Friday, all summer long at Time Out Market New York, enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our Rooftop Bar while taking in the best views in Brooklyn and grooving to tunes from Price Is Right (6 to 9pm) and Guru Sanaal (7 to 10pm).

Kings Theatre, the legendary theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, re-launched historic tours of its opulent space this year. During the 75-minute tour, you'll discover historical and architectural highlights, beginning in the majestic grand lobby from 1929. You'll also be ushered through ornate speakeasy lounges and both levels of the 3,055-seat auditorium and see the baroque stylings of this opulent theatre, the “Queen of Kings,” the Robert Morgan Wonder Organ and gaining insight into the daily workings of the theatre. You can upgrade your experience with two drinks and access to one of the theatre's private speakeasies for a post-tour destination. Built in 1929 as one of the five original Loew’s Wonder Theatres, Kings Theatre was initially a movie palace and live performance venue featuring vaudeville reviews. After closing down in 1979, the theatre sat dormant until undergoing a restoration in 2013 which included the repair of the original lobby furniture. The theatre reopened as Kings Theatre in 2015 with Diana Ross as the debut performance. There's one final tour this season, coming up on Tuesday, June 20. You can purchase your ticket right here.

Celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, Cambridge Beaches has a long history of introducing visitors to Bermuda and making them want to come back for more. The beach cottage-style resort opened in 1923 with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mangrove Bay and architectural details dating back to the seventeenth century. These days, it’s a sprawling campus of 86 rooms, four private beaches, two private coves, a spa, an infinity-edge swimming pool, a garden and three outstanding restaurants. Its clientele currently skews older (couples and families have been visiting here for decades). Since Dovetail + Co (also behind Urban Cowboy Lodge in Big Indian, NY, and, an upcoming hotel in the Bowery, NYC) purchased the property in 2021, it has been refreshing the resort in sections, bringing in new interior design and programming, including a collaboration with Brooklyn’s popular Sunken Harbor Club. With renovations complete on the rooms and main building, it’s a pleasant stay, although a little sleepy at the moment with most visitors wrapping up dinner before 10pm. The large rooms are extremely comfortable, updated, and it felt like I had been there before—the interiors call back to vacations of yesteryear with vintage prints, wicker chairs and interior window shutters. I was told about 60 percent of rooms here have sunset views, while the other 40 percent feature the sunrise through their windows. We had the sunset view across Long Bay, and it was an incredible way

Celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, Cambridge Beaches has a long history of introducing visitors to Bermuda and making them want to come back for more. The beach cottage-style resort opened in 1923 with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mangrove Bay and architectural details dating back to the seventeenth century. These days, it’s a sprawling campus of 86 rooms, four private beaches, two private coves, a spa, an infinity-edge swimming pool, a garden and three outstanding restaurants. Its clientele currently skews older (couples and families have been visiting here for decades). Since Dovetail + Co (also behind Urban Cowboy Lodge in Big Indian, NY, and, soon The Bowery Hotel in NYC) purchased the property in 2021, it has been refreshing the resort in sections, bringing in new interior design and programming, including a collaboration with Brooklyn’s popular Sunken Harbor Club. With renovations complete on the rooms and main building, it’s a pleasant stay, although a little sleepy at the moment with most visitors wrapping up dinner before 10pm. The large rooms are extremely comfortable, updated, and it felt like I had been there before—the interiors call back to vacations of yesteryear with vintage prints, wicker chairs and interior window shutters. I was told about 60% of rooms here have sunset views, while the other 40% feature the sunrise through their windows. We had the sunset view across Long Bay, and it was an incredible way to experience Bermuda

Disney has been on a tear for the last decade recreating the animated material from its storied 1990s Renaissance and beyond. Basically, every ‘classic’ movie musical that millennials grew up with has been reshot, nearly scene-for-scene, in live-action realness. We’ve already had Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mulan, Aladdin, Cinderella and The Jungle Book, and there’s no sign of the production line slowing.  The latest nostalgic live-action redo of a Disney animation, The Little Mermaid begins in off-putting fashion with photo-realistic sea life discussing how to rescue a mermaid princess. Get past the talking fish, though, and you’ll find all the  story beats that made Oscar-winning animation so beloved. And what’s added by Finding Neverland screenwriter David Magee mostly works to enrich the story. The setting is the azure waters around a fictitious island in the Caribbean. There, an aged-up, 18-year-old Ariel (Halle Bailey) is introduced – still the spirited mermaid you remember, desperate for adventure and eager to learn all about the humans above. In her future, of course, is a dashing prince, a deal with a manipulative sea witch, and true love’s first kiss. Director Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns) throws in some welcome additions to keep things fresh. Ariel spends much more time with Prince Eric (a sincere turn from Jonah Hauer-King), and a sense of being trapped afflicts them both. We get to meet Eric’s mermaid-averse mother, which makes this budding romance

Come chill with us at this new outdoor festival featuring beer, wine, great food, live music, and more! On Friday, May 19, head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park under the Bridge by St. Ann’s Warehouse from 4 to 8pm, to enjoy bites from the Market’s vendors (Ivy Stark, PatLaFrieda, Fornino, Jacob’s Pickles and Dough) and wash it all down with drinks from Sixpoint Brewery, Truly, Coney Island Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery and Wild East Brewing, among others. Dance the night away with live music from the Leo Joseph Trio and Lilada Club. See you down there!

The Pridwin Hotel has almost 100 years of rosy summertime memories within its walls. The nostalgia of summers gone by lingers in its stairwells, halls and cottages in carefully chosen warm wooden accents, vintage upholstery and framed black and white photos. Meanwhile, its fresh, updated interiors sing with quirky enthusiasm, from its whimsical wallpapers and modern light fixtures to its immaculate marble table tops and subway tile, conveying that this was and is still the place to be. Now open for its first full season after a two-year renovation, its Main House features 33 rooms, a covered terrace, cozy gathering and meeting spaces (with roaring fireplaces in the cooler months), a new farm-to-table food program, plus 16 private cottages and a private pool across its 10 acres of shoreline overlooking Shelter Island’s Crescent Beach with bikes, kayaks and other complementary amenities for visitors. Owned by the Petry family and newcomers Cape Resorts—which also operates Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor, the Congress Hall and Virginia hotels, the Beach Shack, and Beach Plum Farm & Cottages in Cape May, New Jersey—The Pridwin is once again at the top of the hospitality game.    Neighborhood: Shelter Island is literally sheltered between the North and South Forks of Long Island. With a population of just under 3,000 and access via a short ferry ride from Sag Harbor from the south or Greenport from the north, the tiny island offers a quieter spot to rest, relax and explore. Nearby: Th

Summer is always a buggy time in the Big Apple, but recently even more so, thanks to a curious and very annoying influx of insects around the city this week. RECOMMENDED: 10 places spotted lanternfly eggs can be found in NYC “Is there a gnat invasion in NYC? I felt/saw them in Chinatown, on the Manhattan bridge, in Dumbo. A guy just stopped me to ask about it so at least I know I’m not crazy,” New York-based writer Nina Roberts posted on Twitter, unleashing a thread of similarly critter-filled stories and videos from other locals. But exactly what the hell are said bugs and where did they come from? “They are not gnats (a kind of fly), but rather aphids, and there appears to be two species,” entomologist Dr. David Grimaldi, curator of the Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, tells us. However, the doc is reticent to specify exactly which kind of gnats we’re currently working with, “since I haven’t examined them under a microscope and am away from NYC,” he says. “They may be native species or species that were introduced years ago (doubtfully recent).” Good news for you Jersey City and Hoboken folks, though: “We aren’t seeing swarms of them in northern NJ right now.” Outside of being a nuisance and pretty gross, are the flies dangerous? Not particularly. “Aphids feed on the fluids of plants, such as tree leaves. They excrete little droplets of sugary secretions (called ‘honeydew’), which sustain ants and other insects (you see these dropl

This week, I finally checked out the Whitney Museum’s survey of artist Josh Kline’s work, called “Project for a New American Century,” after hearing it was “shocking” and quite frankly, “bananas.” The exhibit, which opened back in April, uses immersive installations—video, sculpture, photography and design—to question how new technologies affect our way of life as well as the effects of capitalism, economic disparity, climate change and the weakening of democracy impact the people who make up the labor force. It’s a lot to tackle, but Kline does it in an unforgettable, haunting way. RECOMMENDED: Six Foot Platform returns with art residencies in Dumbo Seeing Kline’s Whitney exhibit is like walking into a Black Mirror episode, except you’re left with some sliver of hope that we could change course and prevent some of the futures he predicts through his work. Broken down into more than half a dozen sections, his more than 100 works across two floors are stark, darkly comedic, harrowing, and somehow, cathartic.  “Josh Kline has had the uncanny ability to hone in on the most important issues of the day and create art that is disturbingly urgent,” Adam D. Weinberg, the Alice Pratt Brown Director of the Whitney Museum, said in a statement. “Watching the magnetic attraction of viewers to his work is astonishing: they are simultaneously enraptured, bewildered, and repulsed. Kline’s art is radical, uncompromising, and looks unblinkingly at the possible future.” Photograph: Filip Wola

New Jersey’s Atlantic City just got a new distinction—it is now home to the world’s largest indoor beachfront waterpark. Starting this weekend, visitors to the casino haven can head to Showboat—a family-friendly resort with the largest arcade in the world, go-kart racing, minigolf, roller skating and more—to the new ISLAND Waterpark. RECOMMENDED: Roosevelt Island’s annual pop-up pool party returns with a rainbow deck At 120,000 square feet, ISLAND Waterpark holds more than 317,000 gallons of water that cascades down 11 curvy slides (the Electric Eel, Sonic Serpent and Barracuda Blaster), three “Tidal Racers” and five waterslides suitable for younger visitors at Slide Island. The park also has a 1,000 square-foot Wild Wave FlowRider surf simulator that will host surfing tournaments and lessons, a Blue Cascade Waterfall, a 30-foot-tall Indoor Tree House that can be booked for private parties, an Adventure Pool for water sports, a 6,500 square-foot Island Drift Lazy River for those who just want to relax, and a Kids Cove with interactive water activities designed for younger visitors. Photograph: courtesy of ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Photograph: courtesy of ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Photograph: Shaye Weaver/Time Out New York There’s also a 1,000-foot Coconut Zero-Gravity Coaster that takes guests on a ride suspended high above the waterpark and offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and boardwalk and a 300-foot-long RipTide Zip Line. You don’t need to brin

Update: There is still an air quality health advisory as of Friday morning. Airnow.org recorded NYC’s air as “unhealthy” at 165 AQI. Governor Hochul said emergency cell phone alerts will go out if AQI exceeds 200 or “very unhealthy” air. It’s continued to get worse because, according to the State, high pressure strengthened over coastal New England and clockwise circulation worked upwind from the south, which was expected to start pushing smoke back northward toward Canada. The forecast shows that it will clear and diffuse from south to north across New York State into Saturday morning. Original: Remember when NYC’s sky grew orange and cloudy with smoke from Canada’s wildfires a few weeks ago? Well, government officials are saying near-surface smoke may return to New York on Wednesday thanks to a cold front moving in. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State has the potential for “unhealthy” air quality with thick surface smoke overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The DEC says this is because of a cold front entering Western New York from the northwest in the early morning hours Wednesday and reaching Downstate regions (NYC) by Wednesday evening. Winds are expected to bring potential near-surface smoke impacts statewide. “As we closely monitor the changing forecast, New Yorkers should be prepared for the potential return of smoke from the Canadian wildfires,” Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “I encourage everyone to rema

You’ll be able to live out your childhood dreams and launch down a slide into 500,000 translucent balls at Pop In The City, which is returning this weekend. The giant, 120-foot-long bouncy castle is known for its interconnected domes with interactive elements. RECOMMENDED: You can now play pickleball in Union Square Bouncers should expect NYC-themed fun with big apples, big buildings, big pizza, and other NYC icons made in inflatable art, as well as a “glitterball dome” inspired by Studio 54 with a performance stage, fun lighting and special effects, 100 shimmering disco balls and more. There will also be DJs, emcees and musicians who will keep the excitement bouncin’. Photograph: courtesy of Pop In The City “New York has seen some pretty wild things, but we don’t think there’s ever been anything like this before,” said Josh Kinnersley, from XL Event Lab. “We’ve taken inspiration from the city and mashed it together with balls of every shape and size. It’s an ode to the orb, a rejoicing of the round. You’ll have a ball!” Pop In The City will be in the plaza adjacent to Greeley Square Park on Broadway between 32nd and 33rd Streets. Tickets start at $20. It’ll be up through Sunday, September 3. Photograph: courtesy of Pop In The City

Pride Weekend was everything we’d hoped it would be: a colorful and joyful celebration of identity, love and activism. New Yorkers showed up en masse at Manhattan’s Pride March and at events across the city, including Pride Island at Brooklyn Army Terminal. We waved our flags, donned our hottest and loudest fits and were out and proud! We’ve rounded up 30 photos and videos from Pride Weekend, from Pride Island and the Pride March, that capture the weekend’s joy and activism.  Photograph: Ryan Bourque   Photograph: Ryan Bourque   Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque     Photograph: Ryan Bourque   Photograph: Ryan Bourque     Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque     Photograph: Ryan Bourque   Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque Photograph: Ryan Bourque         #NYCPride For your enjoyment. Thank you for the love pic.twitter.com/SHt1YZ2T2Q — Thotkay (@Neekay_Haylee) June 25, 2023 NYC Pride Parade @NBCNewYork #NYCPride pic.twitter.com/WEYhKszGJe — andrew dallos (@adallos) June 25, 2023 #Xtina #pride2023 #PrideMarch2023 #Pride2023 #pride #NYCPride #ChristinaAguilera #AdamLambert pic.twitter.com/tHa6w1tXx6 — darrenmichaelxo (@darrenmichaelxo) June 26, 2023 And we march on!!! #NYCPride 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/PuvDpJqjqv — smööchie (@DillonJaden) Jun

New Yorkers have been bracing to say “goodbye” to the Union Square Regal Cinemas theater since its imminent closure was announced in January, but it never came. And it won’t any time soon! Related and Regal have finally come to a long-term lease agreement that will allow Regal to screen films for “many years to come,” according to the companies in a press release.  RECOMMENDED: Will your local cinema still be there in a decade? In case you missed it, Regal’s owner, Cineworld, filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of 39 Regal Cinemas locations all across the U.S. earlier this year, including the Union Square location on 13th Street and Broadway. It was particularly bad timing because the theater had just undergone a massive renovation in 2020, which added cutting-edge tech, including 4DX and ScreenX auditoriums, an updated lobby, new leather seats and more. It had been open in that spot since 1998, but as a United Artists theater, according to EV Grieve, which first reported this news. “We are thrilled to continue our long-term relationship with Regal in the heart of Union Square,” Chad Jones, the senior vice president of Related, said in a statement. “The best-in-class cinema experience will continue to bring the magic of the movies to thousands of Manhattan residents as well as visitors from around the world.”

This week, a giant cruise ship outfitted to emulate Italy’s splendor, anchored in the Hudson River—its new homeport for the next few years. Docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the ship, Carnival Venezia the newest Carnival Cruise line, has a Venice-inspired atrium “Piazza San Marco;” restaurants, Marco Polo and Canal Grande Restaurants, La Strada Grill and its Italian street food, Tomodoro (Mexican-Italian), Guy’s Burger Joint and Il Viaggio; venues Teatro Rosso and the Gondola Lounge; and Terrazza staterooms and private terrace decks. RECOMMENDED: One of the world’s biggest cruise ships is now anchored in Brooklyn Additionally, the cruiser will have Bonsai Teppanyaki and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Piano Bar 88 and Serenity Bar, as well as Cloud 9 Spa and the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Kids can enjoy Camp Ocean, Circle “C” and Club O2, while everyone can have fun at WaterWorks and SportSquare, featuring a ropes course, jogging track, mini golf and outdoor fitness center. It can accommodate over 4,000 people. The ship’s first cruise from New York was a four-day cruise to Bermuda that launched yesterday. This summer, the ship will alternate between sailing four-, five- six- and eight-day sailings to the Caribbean, Bermuda and ports in Canada and New England, including Saint John’s and Halifax. It will have a total of 10 different cruise trips with 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries, according to its website.  Beyond the summer seaso

It’s going to be super easy getting to the Great New York State Fair this summer.  Amtrak is offering direct trains to the fair in August so that you don’t need to drive all the way to Syracuse, where it happens every year. Five trains will make daily stops at the fair throughout its 13-day duration, starting Wednesday, August 23, and through Monday, September 4. Maple Leaf Train 63: Departs Moynihan Train Hall at 7:16am and arrives at the fair at 1:09pm Empire Service Train 281: Departs New York Penn Station at 10:21am and arrives at the fair at 4:17pm Empire Service Train 283: Departs New York  Penn Station at 1:20pm and arrives at the fair at 7:06pm Taking these trains will get you right to the fairgrounds via select Empire Service and Maple Leaf, which will make daily stops at the State Fair (in between stops at Rochester and Syracuse stations). The Amtrak stop at the fair is in the rear of the fairgrounds, adjacent to the Suburban Park concert area. Aside from rides and the usual state fair trappings (food vendors, thrill rides and competitions), there will be a new Asian Village joining the fair’s collection of Indian, Pan African and Latino Villages. It will recognize the contributions, history, and experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through music, dance, food, and a number of other special events, according to its website. Performing this year will be Rebecca Black, Theory of a Dead Man, Doechii, Gayle, Julio Iglesias

America’s first Black popular music icon is getting his due with a massive new center that’ll house a 60,000-piece collection and a venue for live music, lectures and screenings. NYC’s Louis Armstrong House Museum is finally opening its new facility, the Louis Armstrong Center, on July 6—and it’s a big deal! RECOMMENDED: See inside the impressive new theater opening near the World Trade Center this fall “This is a landmark moment for the Louis Armstrong House Museum,” Executive Director Regina Bain said in a statement. “Standing on the shoulders of the jazz and community greats who have come before us, the new Louis Armstrong Center invites today’s musicians, neighbors, and global fans to discover Louis and Lucille Armstrong’s story from a new perspective. We will bring the Armstrongs’ unique archives alive through new interactive events. And we will ensure that music once again rings out on 107th Street through groundbreaking programs in collaboration with emerging artists and contemporary icons.” The 14,000-square-foot center is located in the same Corona, Queens neighborhood across from the museum—the home Armstrongs lived. The designer, Caples Jefferson Architects, had to work within the scale of the “modest” neighborhood. When it opens in July, it’ll act as a permanent home for the 60,000-piece Louis Armstrong Archive (the world’s largest for a jazz musician containing photos, recordings, manuscripts, letters & mementos) and a 75-seat venue for performances, lectures, fi

There’s so much about NYC that fills New Yorkers with irrational rage—slow walkers, bartenders who ignore you, loud neighbors—that living here can really test our patience. That being said, there are brilliant things that make us love living here. Sometimes though, it’s the small things that make us relish NYC. Things that make us fill with delight and dare we say it, give us goosebumps. A Reddit user took to the platform this month and asked what everyone’s “NYC fetish” is, that is, things that are extremely satisfying to the everyday New Yorker. Below are 10 of the most popular answers: 1. When cross-platform transfers line up perfectly. There is nothing quite like stepping off the train and seeing the transfer train open its doors right across the platform (and making it). It’s so satisfying it gives us chills. 2. Sitting in the train car that stops directly in front of the exit we need Likewise, when we don’t need to walk far to escape the underground, it’s like manna from heaven. 3. Seeing the same people on our commute every day There’s something charming when seeing familiar faces on our way to and from work every day. We wonder about their lives and what they do for a living but never introduce ourselves. But we like it that way.   Photograph: Shutterstock   4. Non-creepily peering into people’s brownstones Seeing life through someone else’s eyes, or apartment, is kind of dreamy. Many of us will never be able to afford living in a brownstone so peering into someone’

Step aside, Manhattan: Queens is currently the most in-demand borough at the moment, according to StreetEasy. In a new study released this morning, StreetEasy found that in May, competition was the toughest in Queens, where an average listing received 133% more inquiries compared to May 2019 (more than double the pre-pandemic level). It makes sense—with super high rent medians in Brooklyn, people are turning to Queens, which offers more space at a lower rate (at the moment) and about a half-hour commute to Manhattan. RECOMMENDED: A new affordable housing lottery opens in Greenpoint StreetEasy says hybrid work reshaping the borough’s rental market since its neighborhoods are closer to Manhattan, such as Astoria, Long Island City, and Sunnyside—all located in Northwest Queens. I’m biased because I live in Queens, but like most neighborhoods that have it all—a quick commute, ample space and great small businesses—it all comes at a cost. Long Island City, for example, set a new record high in May at $4,259, up 3.9% year-over-year. It’s higher than the overall borough median by 52%, but it does offer new luxury buildings and a very quick commute. Rents are rising the fastest in Astoria, though, where the median asking rent rose 10% year-over-year to $2,750 in May. Sunnyside also set new record highs this May at $2,455, up 6.7% year-over-year, StreetEasy says. In case you missed it, we called Astoria the coolest NYC neighborhood in 2019. Its nearby neighbor, Ridgewood, was our pick