Goodbye summer, hello September.
As summer fades to crisp colored leaves and pumpkin spice enjoy the sunny days on boat decks, rooftops, parks, and gardens.
All You Need is Sun Concert and Booze Cruise (2430 FDR Drive Service Road @ 2:30 PM)
Looking to party on a boat? What about an open bar? Maybe live music?
End Summer the right way with our All You Need Is Sun live concert and Booze Cruise. Featuring open Beer, wine, gin, vodka bars and a live performance by Blac Rabbit.
This is your last chance to grab tickets so hurry before they’re sold out!
Henny N’ Paint 96th St Studio (202 West 96th St Suite 1B, Manhattan @ 4 PM)
A new and welcome take on traditional sip and paint classes, this one has an open Hennessy bar instead of just a glass of wine. This two-hour class definitely has the tools to help make you a great tipsy artist. Knowledgeable instructors, canvases, music, alcohol and good times all included!
Sunday, September 2nd
Unleash Your Sass at Drag Brunch (431 West 16th Street, Manhattan @ 11:30 AM)
A Drag show and mimosas for Sunday brunch? Perfect! Special guests straight from Ru Paul’s Drag Race along with other wild performances should help you find your inner diva!
Monday, September 3rd
Why Don't We (30 Rockefeller Plz, Manhattan @ 7 AM)
Looking for a great way to kick off Labor Day?
Pop band Why Don’t We is performing live on the TODAY show and free concert tickets are hard to pass on when it’s your day off.
Popular for the harmonious singing and romantic lyrics, this band has the ability to put you in a great mood for the whole day!
Jurassic Park with Jello Shots (308 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn @ 8:45 PM)
Not much for the Labor Day parade?
Well if it’s too hot out there for you, staying inside for a movie is always air-conditioned.
Purchasing a ticket to this movie includes a coconut lime jello shot. There is, of course, a bar with other drinks, but the wiggling jello will tell you when dinosaurs are near!
Tuesday, September 4th
Seinfeld Trivia (316 8 Ave, Manhattan @ 8 PM)
Think you know a lot about nothing? Well, put your knowledge of Pez dispensers and Junior Mints to the test! A show about nothing sure has more than enough material to quiz those up to the task.
The Chelsea Bell has an extensive variety of beers on tap and more than enough flat-screen televisions. There’s a food and drink minimum for the trivia, but their creative menu should easily satisfy.
Thursday, September 6th
Learn to Shuck (24 Reed St, Brooklyn @ 6 PM)
Finally! Your chance to learn how to shuck your own oysters! Pro-shuckers are here to help teach you to shuck oysters provided by Brooklyn Crab. And what’s oyster shucking without some beer? Blue Point Brewery sets you up with two pints of beer with your entry ticket! Corn hole and mini-golf are also set up for your enjoyment.
Free Outdoor Yoga Class (Bryant Park, Manhattan @ 6 PM)
If you're more into exercise than oysters, mid-week yoga classes are probably something you’re looking into. In the middle of the city, Bryant Park offers enough nature to help tune you into a yoga mood. These free classes go on every Thursday, helping guide you through a busy work week in NYC.
Friday, September 7th
Make Your Own Boozy Ice Cream (217 East 26th St, Manhattan @ 6 PM)
Who doesn’t want to combine alcohol and ice cream? Finally, a way to do it yourself, this class not only helps you to make your own, but you get to try a ton of flavors!
Explore their kitchen and the process of creating ice creams and sorbets with the added bonus of getting tipsy!
Saturday, September 8th
Shipwrecked Miniature Golf (621 Court Street, Brooklyn @ 6 PM)
Tickets for this event are more than just mini-golf, but for beer and pizza too! What’s more Brooklyn? 18-holes and pirate themed, this course offers the experience of combining your childhood with adulthood.
Full of special effects and plenty of other extras, you won’t be able to say you didn’t have fun!
Sunday, September 9th
New York Giants vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1 MetLife Stadium Dr, New Jersey @ 1 PM)
An important game as this is the season opener for the 2018 NY Giants! A trip to a football game is always more than just the game. Get there early for tailgating with your friends; barbeques, games, beers and team pride are always staples.
This start to the season is a great first chance to see the new second overall pick in the draft, Saquon Barkley as well as the return of New York’s famous Odell Beckham Jr. (now the highest paid receiver in the NFL).
Monday, September 10th
Brooklyn Book Festival (209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn @ 10 AM)
If you’re looking for the next great read, then head to this annual book festival! Over 300 authors from around the world and 250 booksellers.
This year the festival features authors such as Rumaan Alam, Martin Amis Jennifer Egan, Tayari Jones, Akwaeke Emezi, Laura Lippmann, Terry McMillan, Carmen Maria Machado, Joyce Carol Oates, Greg Pardlo, Hermione Hoby, A.M. Homes, April Ryan, Alexander Chee and Amber Tamblyn. The week is filled with talks, shopping, and even yoga.
Wednesday, September 12th
Sunset Sail Happy Hour (78 South St, Pier 15, Manhattan @ 6:30 PM)
Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy one last sunset cruise! Each ticket includes one beer, breathtaking views of the Hudson River and games.
Dance along to three levels of DJs, enjoy the giveaways and have a drink at the cash bar.
Thursday, September 13th
San Gennaro Festival (Mulberry Street, Manhattan @ 10 AM)
Lasting ten days (starting September 13th through September 23rd) in its 92nd annual year, the San Gennaro festival is a longstanding New York fall tradition. Celebrating the patron saint of Naples, the festival is an 11-day festival full of food, fun, and a festive atmosphere. Eat at some of the best Italian restaurants in all of New York.
Fun for the whole family includes watching parades, free concerts and activities like bouncy houses, crafts, and carnival games. Make sure you catch the cannoli eating contest!
Friday, September 14th
Sleep No More (530 W 27th Street, Manhattan @ 6 PM)
This iconic New York off-Broadway environmental show is taking bookings now for September so grab your ticket! An entire episode of Gossip Girl was filmed around this Macbeth-adapted noir style play.
After an unforgettable show head up to the Gallow Green rooftop for dinner or for some drinks.
Saturday, September 15th
New York Oyster Week (New York, New York)
Now in its 7th year, shuck and slurp all the oysters you could ever want!
While events are still being announced, top restaurants participating in this shellfish include Grand Banks serving up Blue Point Number 9 Oysters with roasted shishito peppers, cucumber and shiso, Gramercy Tavern with it’s Roasted Island Creek Oysters with peppers & leeks and Grand Army dishing out baked oysters with chipotle, breadcrumbs and lime.
Sunday, September 16th
The Color Factory (251 Spring Street, Manhattan)
A sensational color overload, the exhibit is sure to blue you away! Only here until the end of September, the exhibit was created to help show the importance and fun you can have with colors!
With 16 rooms and over 20,000 square feet to explore, there’s fun for the whole family that you’re not going to want to miss. Big up to all the freebies you get to take home like Maybelline lipstick to ice cream, candy and other special treats!
Taste Williamsburg Greenpoint (East River State Park, Brooklyn @ 1 PM)
Who doesn’t love a block party food event?
This annual outdoor festival celebrates all the amazing food Northern Brooklyn has to offer. Now in its 8th year, the tasting event features tastes from over 40 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries, along with live music.
All proceeds benefit building the Firehouse North Brooklyn Community Center. Participants must be 21+
Thursday September 20th
Tribeca TV Festival (50 Varick St, Manhattan)
We all know the film festival is great, the TV festival is amazing too!
This year’s four-day festival will include panel discussions featuring Mariska Hargitay, Ice T, Dick Wolf and the rest of the cast of Law and Order: SVU, celebrating the two decades of the show.
Bryan Cranston will be looking back on Breaking Bad and toasting the 10th anniversary of its premiere. Alongside screenings of new series and returning favorites like Ray Donovan and Madam Secretary, the festival will screen one of the final episodes of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, followed with a discussion about his legacy with producers of the show and episode guest W. Kamau Bell.
Friday, September 21st
RBRM: Bell Biv DeVoe & Bobby Brown Concert (Coney Island Amphitheatre @ 7 PM)
Head down to the Coney Island Boardwalk and Amphitheatre for an unforgettable performance!
Two musical forces are going to share one stage, on one night and tickets are on sale now. Listen to their hits and enjoy the vibe before heading out into the lively surroundings at Coney Island.
Sunday, September 23rd
New York Maker Faire (47-01 111th St, Corona @ 10 AM)
Imagine gaining access to one festival full of innovators and their latest inventions. It’s real and it’s coming soon!
At the New York Hall of Science Maker Faire tech education, art, food, robotics entrepreneurs, and vendors will set up for a day of networking with visitors.
Sample and test drive their creations, learn more through the workshops scheduled for the day and enjoy live performances. One of the exciting aspects of this years faire will be the debut of Cosplay technology and new wearable electronics.
36th Annual Queens County Fair (73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens @ 11 AM)
Transport yourself to a lush relaxing farm, full of sweet sheep and flourishing fields with just one trip to Queens!
The annual fair celebrates the season and its highlights in lively food and culture. There will be pie eating contests and corn husking contests to spectate. Get a ticket for hayrides, carnival rides or other games. There is also a Bavarian beer garden which will feature live music, dancing and other food vendors awarded for their products. Eat, drink and enjoy the small excursion from the city!
Tuesday, September 25th
Movies Under The Stars: The Tango Lesson (Washington Square Park, Manhattan @ 7:30 PM)
The stars, the night time breeze and the open air offer a unique viewing experience at this installation of Movies Under The Stars.
Pull up to Washington Square Park and secure your optimum viewing spot. In this film, a romance blossoms when a young woman taking tango lessons in Paris falls for her instructor.
Thursday, September 27th
Manhattan Short Film Festival (18 W Houston St, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
Watch and vote on films from across the globe!
If you like film, this is your chance to see some greats and qualify them for awards. Visit the Angelika Film Center in New York and watch the competing films before they are nominated and get your say in! A great way to see new emerging talent in the film industry!
The 16th Annual New York Burlesque Festival (215 Chrystie St, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
A little bit of tassle twirling, hip bumping, and pasty application are coming to New York for a few days packed with the art of Burlesque!
Forget what you think you know about Burlesque, and view it for yourself during one of the dates, all are packed with skilled performers, glittering fashion and tease. There are two awesome venues this year and numerous shows to view. Find a performer specializing in your favorite routine, buy a ticket and pull up a seat!
Affordable Art Fair (125 W 18th St, Manhattan @ 12 PM)
One piece of art can brighten up a room, especially if it comes at a sweet price.
Indulge your art desires with this one-stop fair featuring over 70 different exhibitors. The Affordable Art Fair will focus on original works showcased from approximately 300 individual contemporary artists and are carefully curated by style and range in price.
Visit this expressive fair and snag yourself something unique without breaking the bank!
Friday, September 28th
Queens Hip Hop Fest (4700 Northern Blvd, Long Island City @ 7 PM)
Music! Art! Film!
You can get your fix of all types of art at this event! The Queens Hip Hop Fest focuses on thriving music and art talent, bringing it together in this multifaceted showcase. It’s a celebration of music, film, and arts. You can partake in workshops and panels, watch film screenings, or visit some musical performances from the 28th through the 30th.
Saturday, September 29th
Little Red Lighthouse Festival (Fort Washington Park, Manhattan @ 12 PM)
Lighthouses aren’t a dime a dozen in NYC, but we have one to cherish!
Come down the Little Red Lighthouse Festival to celebrate Manhattan’s only surviving lighthouse. It’s a treasure that you can see for yourself, along with bands playing live music, seasonal food and art vendors and Urban Park Ranger presentations.
There will be activities for all ages so feel free to make it a family adventure!
Sunday, September 30th
Medieval Festival (Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan @ 11 AM)
Bright banners, knights, and minstrels!
Free entry to the Medieval Festival allows you a close look at the small town’s jesters, medieval music performances, classic food and a late afternoon joust fight!
Take yourself back to the Middle Ages with this authentic festival, with vendors and visitors dressed in medieval costume!