Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a thrilling new play that dives into the origins of the beloved Netflix series. Set in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959, it reveals the backstory of Henry Creel, who eventually becomes the infamous villain, Vecna. The Plot Unfolds The play follows Henry Creel as he moves to Hawkins with his […]
New York City’s summer arts scene is heating up, and the star of the show this season is The Counterfeit Opera at Little Island. This fresh, cheeky musical, which kicked off on May 29, 2025, is a rollicking reimagining of the legendary satire The Beggar’s Opera—only this time, it’s set in the grimy, glittering streets […]
This summer, Thomas Wilkins conducts the Orchestra in a program that ranges from classics by Beethoven, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov to Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Randall Goosby as soloist, to new music by Carlos Simon and NY Phil Very Young Composers. This concert is scheduled to conclude with fireworks! The concert will be held in […]
Get onboard the Spectator Boat and see the whole event up-close. Cruise with the Parade of Boats, and even race alongside the tugs in the big race! Boarding begins at 10:15 am, departure is at 10:30am from pier 83--so you’ll be on the water before the parade! Watch epic battles for supremacy in the on-water […]
The 2025 US Open Tennis Championships will take place from August 25 to September 7, 2025, at the iconic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. This prestigious event marks the culmination of the tennis season and is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. - Venue: The tournament will be […]
Don’t Miss NYC’s 400th Birthday: Free Times Square Concert Featuring 23 Broadway Shows on September 7, 2025 New York City is celebrating its 400th birthday in grand style with a spectacular free Broadway concert in the heart of Times Square. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, “Founded By Broadway” will transform Duffy Square into an open-air […]
The Tribute in Light 2025 is set to illuminate the New York City skyline on the evening of September 11, once again honoring the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This moving art installation features two powerful vertical columns of light that represent the Twin Towers, shining from dusk until dawn over […]
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, New York transforms into a haven for autumnal festivities. One of the standout events is the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, a mesmerizing Halloween spectacle that draws visitors from near and far. Celebrating its status as the top-rated Halloween attraction for two decades, this family-friendly event […]
Get ready to loosen your belts and fire up your taste buds because Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival is back for its third and most epic year yet! On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Randall’s Island Park will transform into a pizza lover’s paradise, hosting over 40 of America’s top pizzerias for an all-you-can-eat extravaganza […]