Looking for what to do in NYC today, or this week, or this weekend (4/14-4/20)? There's tons of things to do in New York, like festivals, pop ups, photo ops, and more. We've got the full roundup of New York activities here.
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THINGS TO DO IN NYC THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND
EASTER
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Easter in New York brings egg hunts, fine brunches, and a bonnet-filled procession down Fifth Avenue that’s been part of city life for a century and a half. Traffic shuts down on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets from 10am to 4pm on Easter Sunday, letting festive parade-goers fill the streets in over-the-top Easter finest. City Cruises will be getting in the holiday spirit, with brunch and dinner cruises that include plated and buffet options. Chef David Burke of Iron Chef America and Top Chef Masters fame will have lunch and dinner options on Sunday. His David Burke Tavern has a prix fixe while Park Ave Kitchen serves Easter Specials for both brunch and dinner. If you've got kids to entertain, Rock Center will host readings, performances, face painting, and balloon animals on Saturday.
EARTH DAY FEST
Photo: Timothy Schenck
Governors Island is in bloom, making Saturday, April 19th a great day for a fresh air getaway. Look for an Earth Day celebration that includes walking tours, a scavenger hunt, DJ sets, food from Makina Café and Little Eva’s, and demonstrations.
AUTO SHOW
For 125 years, The New York International Auto Show has been showing off awe-inspiring displays of technology and design. Check out all the latest models from a hands-on, driver’s seat vantage, with a 125th anniversary special display of vintage cars from 1900 forward. Plus you'll leave with a gift bag or two! Friday, April 18th through Sunday the 27th.
ADULT EGG HUNT
Catria Cucina and Bar celebrates Easter on Sunday afternoon. Look for holiday-themed bombolinis (Italian doughnuts), bottomless brunch cocktails, live music, and a prize for each table, concealed in a plastic egg.
PASTRY POP UP
Photo: Emily Setelin.
Cronut, watch your back. On Saturday, April 19th, Eleven Madison Park’s Bake it Nice pop up returns with Madison Squares—the flakey, croissant-inspired, cult-favorite pastries crafted by chef Laura Cronin, who’s redefining vegan baking. They'll also have coffee, agua frescas, and select Eleven Madison Home goods.
SUBJECT
Photo credit: Nir Arieli.
Former Sleep No More performers Tony Bordonaro and Ingrid Kapteyn blur the lines between dance, theater, and sci-fi in their new performance Subject. Thursday, April 17th through Sunday the 20th at 3AM Theatre.
THE FRICK IS BACK!
Portico Gallery, photo by Joseph Coscia Jr.
The Frick Collection is a beloved New York City institution, reopening its doors Thursday, April 16th after five years of extensive renovations. The collection originated with industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who left his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public. Iconic masterworks have been reinstalled in restored first-floor galleries and smaller-scale paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts are on view throughout the newly opened second floor. Don’t miss the Garden Court, a year-round oasis with sculpture displayed among the greenery.
ORCHID NIGHTS
Saturday night, you can visit The New York Botanical Garden after hours. Immerse yourself in the vibrant blossoms of The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, accompanied by Mexican Cumbia music, dancers, and food and drink at the next Orchid Nights—this Friday and Saturday night.
FLEA MARKET
The Brooklyn Flea peeps have launched their newest market. The BQ Flea sprawls under the BQE, packed with a fresh mix of vintage, handmade, and unique finds. Every Sunday in Williamsburg.
HAPPY HOUR ON THE WATER
Head to the South Street Seaport on Wednesday as the New York Alive After Five Cruise has returned for the season. Loosen your tie and let down your hair as a DJ provides the soundtrack to the sights of the city on a 90 minute cocktail cruise. Days of the week vary, check the website for details.
PRAISE BE
Photo courtesy of The Paley Center For Media.
Ahead of the sixth and final season, Handmaid’s Tale fans can immerse in costumes and artifacts at the new Paley Museum exhibition The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June’s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel. Runs through June 8th.
FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS
Claude Monet. Water Lilies. 1914–26. Oil on canvas, three panels. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund. Photo: Gus Powell.
MoMA has expanded its Free Fridays to a weekly affair, available to all New York residents. Explore the galleries after hours, join drop-in drawing sessions, see films, shop, and grab a bite or drinks at this week's edition of UNIQLO Friday Nights.
OPERA NIGHTS
A scene from Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera.
Experience the world’s greatest singers on the world’s greatest stage. The Metropolitan Opera performs in the heart of New York’s Lincoln Center, with works that range from 18th century Baroque to the Minimalist operas of the 20th century. Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic masterpiece Le Nozze di Figaro. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars this week as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Upcoming performances on Friday, April 18th.
STATUE AT SUNSET
Circle Line's magic hour cruise is back, showing off city skylines and unique vantages on the Brooklyn Bridge. Departing from Pier 16 in the South Street Seaport, come aboard for the most up-close looks at the Statue of Liberty you can get from the water. While you’re out, you’ll also see glowing panoramic views of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor, all in 90 minutes. Drinks are available from dock-side restaurant Cobble Fish before boarding, on top of good music and good vibes. Departs nightly.
NEW IMMERSIVE
Journey into the unknown at new immersive experience INTER. In a prime SoHo location, the venue serves as a portal bringing together art, science, and imagination. You’ll explore 10 immersive exhibits that inventively combine light, sound, and digital projection.Climb through cosmic terrain, wander alien worlds, and come face to face with the mysteries of the universe. The installations react in real-time, ensuring no two visits are alike. It’s not a theme park, not a museum, but something in between—a playground for the curious.
NEW ROOFTOP
Find a new perspective on downtown as One40 Rooftop launches atop the Club Quarters WTC New York. While immersing yourself in city lights dine on seasonal modern American cuisine (think ceviche, roast duck breast, seafood linguine, and a seared Wagyu sirloin).
PRINTEMPS EST ARRIVÉ
Gieves Anderson/Printemps New York
Legendary Paris luxury department store Printemps’ first-ever New York location is now open at One Wall Street. There's a considerable effort being made with food and drink, which is gradually launching an all-day cafe, a cocktail bar, a raw bar, and French fine dining.
POP UP BAR
For the first time ever, the Watermark Pink Pier is picking up vernal vibes. Now open, the Spring Fling Cherry Blossom Festival brings floral photo ops, on-theme food and drink, and heated glasshouses. Through April 27th.
CIRQUE IS BACK
Cirque du Soleil is known for its spectacular combinations of acrobatics, theater, dance, and music. Cirque has returned to the big top in NYC with LUZIA, a new show inspired by Mexico. Through April 27th, travel through a dream that spans the folklore of old to the urban landscapes of today. The location is original, too—Randall's Island.
NEW IMMERSIVE
Be transported to a universe guided by ancient moon goddesses at the new immersive dinner theatre experience MoonRise. While you dine, you'll be entertained by aerial artistry, acrobatics, dance, and visual poetry, all set to a soundtrack of sultry vocals and storytelling.
SPA DAY
Two types of saunas, a steam room, hot and cool pools, bodywork massage, and a cafe by Zurilee Pizza highlight the offerings at the newly opened Brooklyn Bathhouse in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Who's ready for a spa day?
IMMERSIVE DINING
Planet Hollywood is back, with a serious upgrade. The newly open space in Times Square presents an immersion in Hollywood through video, sound, and interactive elements. For the food, expect a mix of elevated favorites (Kobe cheesesteak empanadas, lobster pot pie) and “1993 Icons” paying homage to the brand’s original menu.
BLACK STORYTELLERS OF BROADWAY
The interactive Museum of Broadway leads visitors on a visual journey through New York theatre history. Now through April 20th, you can check out the new exhibit Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn fascinating back stories and get up close with costumes, like Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo's The Color Purple look shown here.
ANNE FRANK THE EXHIBITION
Reconstruction (2020) of Anne Frank's room in the Amsterdam hiding place where she wrote her famous diary.
The diary of Anne Frank, written while in hiding between 1942 and 1944, is one of the most translated books in world history. For the first time, Anne Frank House is reaching beyond Amsterdam to share a full-scale recreation of the Annex, where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish citizens hid from Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition, now open at the Center for Jewish History, tells Frank’s story through a multifaceted lens—as a girl, a writer, and a symbol of resilience and strength. More than 100 original items, including several never-before-exhibited artifacts, give context to a unique and important story.
NEW IMMERSIVE
Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive space ARTECHOUSE, NYC's original home for digital art. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. The latest installation here is Submerge, drawing on a new generation of digital creatives, chosen for their innovative approaches to storytelling and technology. From motion-captured performances to AI hallucinations and 3D-animated dreamscapes, the current lineup features two dozen creatives. (While you’re here, you can grab a drink at The XR Bar, an extended reality bar powered by the ARTECHOUSE XR App.)
MURDER AT THE MET
William Cates has been found shot dead in his Park Avenue home. Is his wife to blame? Join Watson Adventures on their newest mystery, Another Murder at the Met! The Deadly Nudes Scavenger Hunt, based on a Sherlock Holmes story.
DAISY DUKE'S
Take a Western getaway without having to stray from Manhattan at downtown newcomer Daisy Duke's Honky Tonk. The fried chicken and refined cocktails are highlights, and there's plenty of live music, including tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday.
NEW IMMERSIVE
La Grenouillere © Excurio - GEDEON Experiences - Musée dOrsay.
Virtual reality center Eclipso has launched a new experience, letting you travel back in time to the birth of an art movement. Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 lets you live one of the most revolutionary nights in art history. Cutting-edge technology, reconstructed rooms, and 3D views will lead you through encounters with the likes of Monet, Renoir, and Degas.
COUNTRY IN THE CITY
Common Country, the lively sister to the Meatpacking District’s Common Ground, is now open in Kips Bay. The venue blends New York energy with rustic charm, including deer taxidermy mounts and farmhouse beams imported from Kentucky. Rotating programming ranges from line dancing nights to karaoke, DJ sets, and live bands. Tex-Mex bar bites include shareable plates like Texas Twinkies (breaded, fried, cheese-stuffed jalapeños), elote fritters, Southern-style cornbread, and a Bloomin’ Onion with housemade ranch. Other signature bites include a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken eggrolls, and slow-roasted pulled pork sliders.
IMMERSIVE THEATRE
Welcome to the Lou Zar Speakeasy, where both the drinks and the clues are flowing. At Speakeasy, Die Softly, the year is 1927, a time of flappers, mobsters, and bootlegging. Listen to some live music, play some casino games, and help flip the speakeasy into a “legitimate Italian restaurant” before the police raid the joint. Enjoy a three-course, family-style Italian feast while solving the murder at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant.
IMPROV NIGHTS
Photo: Austin Ruffer.
The Second City's trademark blend of sketch, music, and improv comedy gets a full workout in new show The Second City Swipes Right. Love, dating, and relationships get the full roast, Thursdays through Saturdays.
POP UP SHOPS
Gifts and food and drink pop up at the Shops at the Square, now open at Macy's. Options range from viral Dubai chocolate strawberries to hot chocolate to friendship bracelets and personalized jewelry. It's open through April 6th.
VESSEL IS BACK
Photo: Kathleen Corless, courtesy Vessel.
Visitors are once again invited to climb the 154 flights of Vessel. River and city views will greet you along the way, in addition to new safety features (Vessel had been closed since 2021). Hours are 10am-9pm daily, admission is $10, free for NYC residents on Thursdays.
NEW IMMERSIVE
The Pyramids of Giza have arrived in NYC. Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt takes visitors on a journey through pyramids, hieroglyphs, forbidden corridors, and other elements of the reign of King Khufu (a.k.a. Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Cheops, who lived 2589–2566 BCE).
SQUID GAME: THE EXPERIENCE
Squid Game meets real life (with some modifications) at this new immersive. Find out if you can outsmart the Young-hee doll in Red Light Green Light, among multiple challenges. (There's also a Korean-inspired Night Market with merch, photo stations, and soju-infused cocktails.)
TATTOOS (AND TOURS!)
Daredevil Tattoo Shop & Museum specializes in custom tattooing, with artists versatile in all styles, whether it’s a first tattoo or a full sleeve. The location is just a few blocks from the birthplace of modern tattooing. The first professional tattooer was Martin Hildebrandt (active since at least 1858) and the Daredevil collection includes photos and ephemera from two of his most notable clients, the first American tattooed man and tattooed lady. In addition to other historic artwork on display, there’s a Thomas Edison perforating pen, and a special display on “Liberty the Tattooed Lady.” The museum is free to visit and is part of the shop. (Proprietor Michelle Myles is not only a tattoo artist, she’s also a licensed NYC tour guide and offers walking tours focused on the tattoo history of the Bowery and the Lower East Side.)
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Madame Tussauds New York pulls back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes tour, newly launched. For the first time ever you can access the attraction's studio and see the work that goes into making and maintaining the world's most famous wax figures. You'll see the intricate painting and sculpting process (every single hair has to be set in by hand), plus a look at clothes and accessories—many straight from celebrity closets!
PERFECT CRIME
Perfect Crime is NYC's longest-running play. It's a funny, sexy whodunit centering on Margaret Brent, a wealthy psychiatrist accused of offing her husband, and the handsome detective who’s falling in love with her while investigating the crime. (The show is cited in Guinness World Records for its leading femme fatale, Catherine Russell, dubbing her the “Cal Ripken of Broadway” for playing all but four shows since opening night!)
BANKSY MUSEUM
Image courtesy the Banksy Museum.
He may be anonymous, but he's one of the world's most famous artists. The world's largest collection of Banksy’s life-sized murals and artwork is now open in NYC. An immersive experience, the Banksy Museum also features some of the artist's studio work, animated visual elements, and videos.
CULTURAL THINGS TO DO IN NYC
Worksop Bestiary, England, Lincoln (?), ca. 1185. Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.81, fols. 51v-52r. Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1902. Detail.
You can explore ancient perspectives on foreign cultures at The Morgan Library & Museum. New exhibition The Book of Marvels: Imagining the Medieval World is centered around the fascinating 15th century guide Book of the Marvels of the World.
A visit to the former aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum is a step inside a living time capsule, an immersive experience that takes in maritime history, space exploration, and the evolution of aviation. The latest exhibition here features a World War II FG-1D Corsair, on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. It’s one of the only surviving examples of this aircraft, which played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater. The exhibit centers around the story of Alfred Lerch, a decorated Corsair pilot from Intrepid’s VF-10 squadron, who achieved “ace in a day” status by downing seven enemy aircraft in just a single day of combat. The installation is part of a new hangar deck exhibition filled with never-before-seen artifacts, oral histories, images, videos, and more.
Steven Laxton, "Mother’s Ball." Courtesy of Steven Laxton.
Celebrating New York City dance cultures, Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor is a first-of-its-kind exhibition that explores over two centuries of social dance in the city, from the ballrooms and bars of the 19th century to the parks, living rooms, and clubs of today. The show is open now at the Museum of the City of New York.
Unknown Maker, Young Man with Rooster, 1850s. Daguerreotype with applied color. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, William L. Schaeffer Collection, Promised Gift of Jennifer and Philip Maritz, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary.
The newest exhibition at the Met opens on Friday. The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910 brings in artists from the dawn of photography in dialogue with extraordinary images from unknown practitioners. A broad range of formats are on view, from daguerreotypes to cartes de visite to stereographs and cyanotypes
Greek. Wreath (details), 3rd–2nd century B.C.E. Gold. Brooklyn Museum; Gift of George D. Pratt, 26.763. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum.)
The Brooklyn Museum celebrates its 200th anniversary with the new exhibition Solid Gold. Enter an immersion across time and cultures through one of humanity’s most dazzling obsessions. There's plenty of fashion represented here among 500 works in total.
Celestial horse, Han dynasty, 1st-2nd century CE. Bronze, 44 7/8 x 34 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (113.98 x 87.63 x 36.83 cm). Minneapolis Institute of Art Collection, gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton.
China Institute is showing one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient Chinese bronzes, from a crucial period in human civilization. Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes from the Minneapolis Institute of Art displays Bronze Age vessels for food and wine along with imaginative animal sculptures, seen for the first time in New York City.
Panorama image: Joe Shlabotnik/Flickr
The Queens Museum has launched A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary, a snapshot of an unforgettable NYC moment. (While you're out there, don't miss the Panorama of the City of New York, commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair by Robert Moses. It's the largest model of New York City ever made, including 895,000 structures—every building in the five boroughs as it was before 1992.)
Installation view of Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, February 8-July 6, 2025). Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader, ATTENTION, 2022. Photograph by Ron Amstut.
New on view at the Whitney is artist Christine Sun Kim’s first major museum survey, All Day All Night. The show features works across diverse mediums exploring communication, accessibility, and Deaf activism.
Weegee, [Afternoon crowd at Coney Island, Brooklyn], July 21, 1940, International Center of Photography. Bequest of Wilma Wilcox, 1993 (2380.1993) © International Center of Photography/Getty Images.
Gritty New York CIty street photography and Hollywood glamour show two sides of New York legend Arthur Fellig (aka Weegee) at the International Center of Photography‘s new show Weegee: Society of the Spectacle. It's on view now through May 5th.
Lee Quiñones, “Breakfast at Baychester” (1977) (image courtesy Museum of the City of New York / Martin Wong Collection; 94.114.176)
It's been half a century since the dawn of NYC's age of graffiti. The Museum of the City of New York celebrates the artform with the exhibition Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection, looking at artists who transitioned from writing on subway cars to exhibiting in galleries and museums.
Photo by Linda Sheridan.
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use the 16 muscles in their trunks, or reshape the forests and savannas they live in? The Secret World of Elephants, a new interactive exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, explores the astounding minds, bodies, and interactions of the Earth's largest land mammals. Through August 3rd.
Image Credit: Courtesy of SK Films.
The American Museum of Natural History has a new offering on the giant screen. The 40-foot-high, 66-foot-wide projection in the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Theater is now showing Turtle Odyssey. Russell Crowe narrates the journey of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji as she grows from a hatchling into adulthood. Screens daily.
In a city where dogs seem to be prancing down every street corner, and napping by every outdoor table, it’s no surprise that there’s an entire museum dedicated to them. The permanent collection at the AKC Museum of the Dog includes a treasure trove of dog-related art and artifacts, from watercolors and prints to bronzes and ceramics (including some of the world’s finest porcelain makers, from Royal Doulton to Meissen).
The Museum of Food and Drink is back open, in a new home at Empire Stores in DUMBO. The latest exhibition, Flavor: The World to Your Brain, was designed by food scientists and culinary anthropologists.
More on NYC museums can be found here.
IMMERSIVE THINGS TO DO IN NYC
New York City is famous for its gala culture. For the first time ever, you can immerse yourself in the scene right in Times Square. The Madame Tussauds flagship holds 19 celebrity figures at the Glow Gala.
THINGS TO DO IN NYC: LIVE PERFORMANCES
LIVE JAZZ
Photo by Lawrence Sumulong.
For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. You’ll find a warm ambiance, a tasty seasonal menu, and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. There are shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11pm.
EVEN MORE THINGS TO DO IN NYC
Photo by Sarah Brown on Unsplash.
After a long Covid pause, the crown of Lady Liberty is once again open to visitors. This icon requires a 162-step climb (there is no elevator) but will reward you with an entirely unique perspective on the city. Along a double-helix spiral staircase you'll see the intricate structure that keeps the statue standing, capped by 25 windows overlooking New York Harbor.
GAME ON
There's a new recreation spot open in the Seaport. Lawn Club's indoor and outdoor games include Bocce, Cornhole, Croquet, Shuffleboard, Beersbee, Kan Jam, and its own exclusive Putting Pool. Dedicated "Lawncierges" facilitate the fun and there are also two bars for food and drink and big-screen TVs.
THE BEAM
Image courtesy of Rockefeller Center.
Rockefeller Center is known for its world-class shopping, dining, art, and architecture. The Rink at Rockefeller Center is here, a New York legend, set into stylish Art Deco surrounds. Open for its 88th season, you can skate between 9am and midnight daily—getting out on the ice amid the city lights is an experience you won’t forget. Look up to the Top of the Rock and one of New York’s most breathtaking views, where three floors of indoor and outdoor decks offer sweeping perspectives on the city. The observatory has two new additions for even more immersion in the skyline. One of the iconic images of New York City is a 1932 photo of 11 ironworkers casually eating lunch atop a steel beam positioned 69 stories in the sky. The shot was taken during construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza and you can pose for a re-creation today. A modern version of The Beam lifts guests 12 feet above the observation deck, rotating to maximize the views.
Another newcomer here is Skylift. A revolving platform rises three stories into the air, for panoramic views of the city and beyond. When you reach the top, Skylift captures your picture set against the backdrop of city landmarks—an ultimate memento.
BUCKET LIST
Ever since its 1931 completion, the Empire State Building has been the most famous skyscraper in the world. It remains a vital part of NYC and an inspiration to the millions who ascend to the ESB observation deck in every season. For a limited time, you can be among the first in the city to see the new day dawning from 86 stories up. The Starbucks Reserve Sunrise Experience, available on Saturday mornings, provides early bird access to the observatory deck. Tickets include Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Microblend Coffee, artisanal pastries, and views of a lifetime. Perfect for bucket lists!
NEW FROM DAVID BURKE
Midtown’s happy hour landscape just got happier with the launch of Park Ave Kitchen’s version. Presented daily from 4 to 7pm, options range from Carbonara Deviled Eggs to steak frites with unlimited frites, with $9 wines, $12 cocktails and $15 martini flights. The casual cafe side offers a nightly three-course dinner special for $33.99, dine in or take out. (There's also a great $65 pre-theater prix fixe from 4 to 7pm nightly, including Chef Burke signatures like lobster dumplings and bison short ribs.)
A NEW INDO CHINESE MENU!
Woman-owned Utsav Indian Cuisine has been serving NYC fresh and flavorful Indian cuisine for more than twenty years. A recently introduced Indo Chinese menu brings new flavors to Times Square/the Theater District for the first time. You'll find fried rice, noodles, appetizers like chili prawn dry and chicken lollipops, and entrees like fish with hot garlic sauce and lamb with chili soya sauce. (Chefs are trained in the Calcutta style of Chinese food, where the cuisine has its home in India.) Don't miss the new Bengali selection!
HAVANA IN TIMES SQUARE HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL
Havana Central has introduced 1/2 price empanadas during Happy Hour at the bar! Diners must purchase a drink, 3 empanadas max per drink purchase. Available in the bar only, Monday-Friday from 3-7pm. Choose from a variety of homemade savory pockets including beef, chicken, cheese, shrimp, and ropa vieja! Havana Central also features Happy Hour drink specials including $7 classic mojitos, classic margaritas, and red sangria, in addition to other specials.
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AN INTERACTIVE MUSEUM TOUR FOR THEATER FANS
Fable & Lark: Storied Adventures, which specializes in interactive museum tours inspired by great stories, is releasing its first post-pandemic tour, Staged: The Museum Tour for People who Love Theater. Staged looks at the development of theater through the lens of artwork in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from early Greek statues of actors to depictions of stories that inspired Broadway musicals. Interspersed with activities and questions about theater, the tour takes participants across the museum and across cultures to see the ways artists have worked the theme of theater into their creations for thousands of years. Participants should bring their T (theater) game, and maybe even be prepared to do a little acting, because, after all, all the world’s a stage. Sundays at 11am.
THE SECRET SIDE OF ELLIS ISLAND
hodgepodge brigade/FlickrGet a behind-the-scenes look at the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex. This gateway to America for millions of people is accessible again via City Statue Cruises—the only ride to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. (If you opt for the Hard Hat Tour Ticket and its 90-minute guided tour of the hidden part of Ellis Island you'll get round-trip ferry service and audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Islands.) The art exhibition "Unframed—Ellis Island," by renowned French artist JR, is on display throughout the hospital complex. Tours run on Saturdays and Sundays.
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