Looking for what to do in NYC today, or this week, or this Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend (1/13-1/20)? 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

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEEKEND

Nearly one-fourth of NYC is African American, representing the largest Black population outside of an African city anywhere in the world. Accordingly, New York City’s culture is enriched by Black influences, and Black heritage can be found all around the city. This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 20th. One great way to mark the holiday is with a gospel performance at Sony Hall. The Harlem Gospel Choir is the most renowned gospel choir in America. You can see them live for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matinee on Monday. Expect a concert full of “sounds that are unfettered, joyous, and inspirational.”

2022 Sing Harlem Choir performs onstage at the 36th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Brooklyn Academy of Music on January 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images for Brooklyn Academy of Music.)

Also on Monday, the Brooklyn Academy of Music will host its 39th Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This free public event takes place at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, where artists, activists, civic leaders, and community members celebrate Dr. King's life and mission. This edition will feature an inspiring speech by Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine, a very special solo presentation by Ailey II, and vibrant music with The Fire Ensemble led by Troy Anthony. The celebration continues with a free screening of Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas and family-friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. 

Sunday services are a famous part of Harlem and tour companies can help you navigate the scene. The Harlem Gospel Walking Tour, led by Harlem Heritage Tours & Cultural Center, takes place every Sunday morning, with a live gospel service followed by a multimedia sightseeing walk through the neighborhood. On Sunday afternoon, the Apollo Theater will explore Dr. King’s enduring legacy through the panel discussion MLK & The Search For Belonging.

CELEBRATING WITH MUSIC

Jazz is another central element of New York’s Black heritage and the best place in the city to experience it is Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. On Monday, versatile pianist and composer Willerm Delisfort leads Delisfort with Strings Presents: The Black Diary Suite, a deeply moving composition created during the pandemic lockdown that reflects the struggles of Black, Brown, and Beige communities. Delisfort honors these voices through a suite of strings and jazz.

SENECA VILLAGE

Once the largest community of African American property owners in New York, between West 82nd and 89th Sts., Seneca Village was displaced by the construction of Central Park. On Sunday, January 19th, you can join the Central Park Conservancy for a walking tour of the site. (Tours are also offered throughout February and beyond.)

JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM

Jackie Robinson will be forever immortal for breaking baseball’s color line, and for an all-star career that included bringing a world championship to Brooklyn in 1955. In a sparkling space downtown, the Jackie Robinson Museum tells the story of Robinson’s life and legacy. On Monday, guided museum tours will highlight the close friendship and collaboration between King and Robinson, in addition to activities like crafts, scavenger hunts, and a civil rights music workshop.

A DANCE VISIONARY

Installation view of Edges of Ailey (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 25, 2024-February 9, 2025). Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, A Knave Made Manifest, 2024. Photograph by Jason Lowrie/BFA.com. © BFA 2024.

The Whitney Museum of American Art shows off a range of recent U.S. art from an architecturally ambitious home along the Hudson in the Meatpacking District. Among current shows is Edges of Ailey, the first large-scale museum exhibition to celebrate the life, dances, influences, and enduring legacy of choreographer Alvin Ailey (b. 1931, Rogers, Texas; d. 1989, New York City). The exhibition is divided into two parts, live performances and fifth-floor galleries that feature revelatory archival Ailey material as well as work by more than 80 artists, including superstars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Faith Ringgold, Kara Walker, and Jacob Lawrence.

CURLING IN THE SKY

Photo credit: Edge at Hudson Yards.

Favorite Canadian sport curling comes to Edge, where a new Sky Chalet opens Friday. Enjoy private lanes and seasonal food and drink,1,100 feet above the New York skyline. 

BALKAN FEST

The 39th Zlatne Uste Golden Festival comes to Queens this Friday and Saturday. Music inspired by Balkan traditions (Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Macedonian, Romany, Serbian, Turkish, and more) meets Balkan bites, drinks, and handcrafted goods at the Charshiya Market.

POW-WOW

For the 50th year, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ Pow-Wow and Dance Concert brings the dances, stories, and music of Native Peoples to Manhattan. The Theater for the New City hosts, with shows Friday through Sunday, including children's matinees.

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 and launching on Friday.

IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCE

Through Friday, AVALONA, A Musical Legend invites audiences into an immersive experience of song, storytelling, dance, and 3D digital projections. As "The Seeker," you'll follow Avalona on her journey of self-discovery. Inside the Sanctuary at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

BEER FEST

Twenty breweries share their talents as the Gun Hill Barrel Aged Beer Festival returns for year five on Saturday. In addition to unlimited beer samples, you can try Fort Hamilton Distillery and Standard Wormwood spirits, plus bites and live music.

PINK PIER

Think pink. For the third year, Watermark's Pink Pier brings together Instagrammable moments and panoramic views of the East River and Brooklyn Bridge. You'll find heated pink glasshouses, a love-adorned entryway, themed dinner and brunch menus, and all kinds of photo ops. Opens Friday.

LUNA LUNA: FORGOTTEN FANTASY

Photo: Brian Ferry, courtesy of Luna Luna LLC. All Haring works © Keith Haring. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

Ferris Wheel by Jean-Michel Basquiat. A labyrinth by Roy Lichtenstein. A merry-go-round by Keith Haring. A soundtrack that runs from Philip Glass to André 3000. Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy is one of the most improbable exhibitions you will ever see—combining some of the biggest names in 20th century art with the exuberance of a carnival. It's open now at The Shed at Hudson Yards, reviving art that had been lost in a Texas storage yard for more than 30 years. In addition to exploring the art, admission includes exclusive access to the Butterfly Bar in The Overlook on Level 4, enjoyed with panoramic views of the show.

BUMPER CARS ON ICE

Photo: Ryan Muir.

Get ready for some demolition derby action, urban style. The Bumper Cars on Ice at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park are back, available daily. Slide, spin, and get out your aggressions through March 1st. 

JOXER'S

Photo: Ryan Muir.

The Rooftop at Pier 17 has relaunched its rink and bar. Joxer’s draws on Irish sports bar inspirations, with screens tuned to sports, billiards, foosball, and more at The Bungalows, and skating with killer views.

LUMINOSA: A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

With over 40 lamp scenes, crafted by 150 artisans using 120 tons of steel and 150,000 feet of silk, Luminosa: A Festival of Lights transforms the Queens Botanical Garden into an immersive wonderland. Look for acrobats, artisan vendors, food and drink, and plenty of photo ops. Through March 23rd.

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.

NEW IMMERSIVE

Image courtesy of HERO.

Holiday vibes get the immersive treatment as WINTER WONDER: The Northern Lights Express opens at HERO in Rock Center. Step into a hidden train station and embark on a multisensory adventure north, exploring 11 immersive spaces that culminate in a Northern Lights installation. There's also crafts, photo ops, and Holiday Happy Hours. Through January 19th.

LIGHTS FESTIVAL

Photo ops will be everywhere you turn at Koda’s Adventure to the Magical Forest, now open at Citi Field in Flushing. In addition to the luminous art, the Tianyu Lights Festival features live music and dance, a marketplace, and refreshments at the Forest Food Court. Through January 19th.

THE WINTERVERSE

Uncover magical worlds transformed by winter, from snow-covered forests to interactive winter installations, as The Winterverse returns to immersive space INTER_. The photo ops will be endless. Through February.

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. 

NEW RINK

Brooklyn's newest open space has just launched a fresh place to carve the ice. New rink Skate at Domino Park is open daily, with haute pizza and Cuban street food joining the scene soon.

SEASONS OF NYC

Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. The attraction has just launched its new immersive “Seasons of New York City” experience. You can kick up your heels with the Radio City Rockettes, pose under cherry blossoms with Selena Gomez, make your own wax hand at Andy Warhol’s famous Factory, and soak in the diva energy with Mariah Carey, wearing her 2020 “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas” sparkling red gown.

NEW ROOFTOP!

The Fireman Hospitality Group has just launched its latest, the chic French brasserie Paris Bar. Look for traditional French favorites like beef bourguignon alongside fresh seafood offerings. Pro tip: the roof is home to Le Jardin Rooftop Bar, a serene escape that offers panoramic views of Central Park.

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.)

SATIN DOLLZ

Photo by: Joshua Kessler.

Vintage pin-up-inspired performers The Satin Dollz are once again hosting enchanted evenings at the USA Brooklyn Delicatessen in Times Square. Drawing on the timeless classics of the ‘40s and ‘50s, the Satin Dollz give a high-energy performance as they weave their way through the aisles while you dig into first-rate comfort food. Expect plenty of sizzle and sass. Show nights are weekly, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, no cover charge.

SEASONAL POP UP

The Standard, High Line brings the charm of an English winter garden to its plaza. Hedge & Hearth has popped up with a 9 ft-high hedge maze, elevated takes on British pub classics, and seasonal sips like warm Hot Dram toddies. Through March 1st.

NEW IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Image: INTER_.

SoHo/Tribeca’s interactive art space INTER_ presents two floors of otherworldly environments. Be among the first to explore the newest installation here: The INTERnet. In collaboration with The Treenet Collective, 80,000 feet of hand-woven rope now floats over the space. Guests are invited to jump, climb, relax, and get lost, taking in the artwork from within.

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!)

DINNER AND A SHOW

Italian favorite Bond 45 is now also the home of legendary comedy club Stand Up NY. Take advantage of a new “Dinner and Show” package, with a three-course prix fixe highlighted by house signatures like Nonna’s Shortrib Meatballs, Famous Chicken Parmigiana, and chocolate blackout cake. After the meal, head downstairs for premium seating for live comedy.

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

Installation view courtesy of Illusion Projects. Photo: Jason Harper Photography.

Barbie has held a place of prominence in pop culture since her 1959 debut, although it seems like she's never been bigger than now. Explore her history through 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, ads, and video at the new exhibition Barbie^®: A Cultural Icon. The show is now open at the Museum of Arts and Design.

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.

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.)

Yäma Munuŋgirritj, ca. 1920–1987, Yarrwiḏi-Gumatj clan. Gurruŋawuy, 1961. Natural pigments on  bark. H. 28 x W. 15 in. (71.1 x 38.1 cm). Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia. Edward L. Ruhe Collection, Gift of John W. Kluge, 1997. 1993.0004.041.

Take advantage of a rare look at Aboriginal Australian bark painting curated by Yolŋu knowledge holders from Arnhem Land in Northern Australia. Now open at Asia society is Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala, a new exhibition that serves both the sacred and the beautiful. The art represents eras from 1935 to the present, including 33 new works commissioned especially for the exhibition.

"Greetings from New York," 1940s, published in New York City by Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co., Inc., Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Archive. Promised gift to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Art Deco is on deck at the Museum of the City of New York. Now open is Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection, a new exhibition that shows off the stylish exuberance of the city as it transformed into an international capital.

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.

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.

Alvaro Keding/© AMNH.

An annual holiday tradition, the Natural History Museum's Origami Holiday Tree, has opened for the season. This year's theme is Jumping for Joy, celebrating animals that leap in elaborate folded forms.

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).

Toyin Ojih Odutola, The Treatment 20, 2015. Pen ink, gel ink, and pencil on paper, 12 × 9 1/16 in. (30.5 × 23 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase with funds from the Drawing Committee 2016.102. © Toyin Ojih Odutola. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

The Whitney is keeping things fresh with a new season of shows. Open now is What It Becomes. New and rarely seen works from the Whitney’s collection spotlight renowned artists like Darrel Ellis, David Hammons, Ana Mendieta, and Catherine Opie. Explore the transformative power of drawing and its ability to reveal the unseen. Through January 12th.

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, including new and never-before-seen wax figures of Ariana Grande and P. Diddy, 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. On Sunday, vocalist Stella Cole brings vintage style as she breathes fresh life into the American Songbook. Later that night, Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell will join rising pianist Sean Mason as they perform a broad spectrum of African-American and American popular music. Next Monday, Grammy Award-winning pianist and leader Sullivan Fortner returns to Dizzy’s with his trio for an evening of sophisticated, soulful jazz. 

THE ORIGINAL NYC TALENT SHOW

For coming up on 15 years, The Original NYC Talent Show has stood out as a rare stage experience showing off the eccentric, unparalleled talent native to New York City. A relaunch sees it taking up residence at the Parkside Lounge on Monday nights. The weekly show features artists, musicians, dancers, comedians, and guests who defy classification.

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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