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Tuesday alone brings a serious debate about gun control, backyard wrestling with sketch comedy, smooth jazz with legal indoor cannabis use, and Sex and the City trivia — and then Wednesday follows it up with salsa and all-you-can-eat Latin food overlooking the East River, plus Hunger Games trivia in Astoria. This week is genuinely all over the place in the best way. Here's everything:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

SOHO FORUM DEBATE: AARON BROWN VS. ROBERT SPITZER Tuesday, August 11 | Doors 6PM, Debate 6:30PM | The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker St | Reception 8PM

An Oxford-style debate on one of the most contested topics in American politics. The resolution: "Until there is convincing evidence that government-imposed gun control brings a net reduction in harm, all legal restrictions on adult possession of guns should be abolished." Arguing for is Aaron Brown, a statistician and Bloomberg opinion columnist who formerly headed financial market research at AQR Capital Management. Arguing against is Robert Spitzer, distinguished service professor emeritus at SUNY Cortland and author of multiple books on gun policy including his most recent, The Gun Dilemma. The Soho Forum's signature format has the audience vote before and after — whoever shifts the most minds wins. All tickets must be reserved in advance, and a Debate + Reception ticket gets you food and drinks afterward at a nearby apartment. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/soho-forum-debate-aaron-brown-vs-robert-spitzer-tickets-1989909269191

XTREMELY SERIOUS WRESTLING PRESENTS: CATACLYSM Tuesday, August 11 | 7–8:30PM | Brooklyn Art Haus, 24 Marcy Ave, Williamsburg

After nearly three years, XSW is back — and it might be for the last time, one wonders. This is a gloriously absurd blend of backyard wrestling and underground sketch comedy featuring six live matches guaranteed to put you in stitches one way or another. The main event pits XSW World Champion Douglas Fir against the first-ever XSW World Champion, coming out of retirement again, the "Former Final Feline" Mondo Pussi Jr. Also appearing: Crackers the Luchador Phoenix, "All Natural" Justin Rhodes, The Ultimate Father, Captain Romance, The Fabulous Doula, ABBS, and The Big Floss Man. Grab happy hour from 4–6PM beforehand at The Mouth next door. The card is almost guaranteed to change, which is exactly the point. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/xtremely-serious-wrestling-presents-cataclysm-tickets-1994519336025

JAZZ AND JOINTS AT GROVE 34 COMEDY CLUB — ASTORIA Tuesday, August 11 | 7–10PM | Grove 34 Comedy Club, Queens

Smooth jazz, good company, and legal indoor cannabis use — that's the entire pitch. The second half of the night opens into a jam session for any jazz musicians in the room who want to sit in. Chill vibes, soulful sounds, and a genuinely relaxed way to spend a Tuesday evening in Astoria. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/jazz-and-joints-tickets-1994091942680

SEX AND THE CITY TRIVIA AT SLATTERY'S MIDTOWN PUB Tuesday, August 11 | 7–8:30PM | Slattery's Midtown Pub, 8 East 36th St | $20 food/drink minimum per person

Couldn't help but wonder if this is the best trivia night of the summer. Five rounds dedicated entirely to Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda — relationships, breakups, fashion, brunches, and the most unforgettable NYC moments the show ever gave us. Choose one team captain to reserve for your group, or fly solo — they'll welcome you either way. Maybe the best relationship really is the one you have with trivia. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/sex-and-the-city-trivia-tickets-1990255059459

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: BLACK PANTHER (2018) — FREE Wednesday, August 12 | NYC Parks | Free | All Ages

Black Panther screens for free in an NYC park tonight — one of the most culturally significant and visually stunning superhero films ever made. Wakanda forever, on the big outdoor screen. Bring a blanket, come early for a good spot. More info: nycgovparks.org/events/2026/08/12/movies-under-the-stars-black-panther-2018

SALSA ON THE TERRACE AT RIVERPARK Wednesday, August 12 | 4–8PM | Riverpark, 450 East 29th St | Part of Riverpark's Sunset Series

Live salsa music, East River views, and all-you-can-eat access to an incredible spread until 8PM. Ceviche de camarones and empanadas, fried yuca and cheese balls, ropa vieja with tostones and moros y cristianos, charred corn salad, watermelon and queso blanco salad, and a grill station with chicken pinchos and garlic pork tenderloin in guava BBQ sauce. Specialty cocktails available for purchase. Four hours of Latin flavors, live music, and waterfront views — this is one of the most beautifully produced happy hours in the city all summer. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/salsa-on-the-terrace-tickets-1994074268817

THE HUNGER GAMES — TIPSY TRIVIA ASTORIA Wednesday, August 12 | 7–9PM | Mom's Kitchen & Bar, Astoria

May the odds be ever in your favor. A full trivia night dedicated to The Hunger Games at Mom's Kitchen & Bar in Astoria — sip, play, and survive alongside fellow fans. Whether you're a casual viewer or you've read every book twice, there's trivia for everyone. Laughs, challenges, maybe some prizes, and a genuinely fun excuse to come thirsty on a Wednesday. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-hunger-games-tipsy-trivia-astoria-tickets-1995489740531

A gun control debate, backyard wrestling with sketch comedy, jazz with legal cannabis, Sex and the City trivia, a free Black Panther screening, salsa with all-you-can-eat Latin food, and Hunger Games trivia. NYC this week is genuinely everything at once. 🗽

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This week NYC is serving free ASL classes at a Queens library, Back to the Future on the big screen at a Brooklyn art gallery, free movies in the parks, beginner salsa lessons in Midtown, a sunset DJ dance cruise on the Hudson, 90s/2000s Bingo Night, a free comedy show in Bed-Stuy with a complimentary beer, and Jeff Ross' Roast Battle League going off in Astoria. Monday through Wednesday, NYC has absolutely no chill and we love it. Here's everything:

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS — FREE AT QUEENS LIBRARY Monday, August 3 | 1:30PM–2:30PM | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Blvd, Corona | Free | All Ages

The Langston Hughes Library in Corona is hosting a free beginner ASL workshop covering finger spelling, numbers, beginning conversations, and proper sign language etiquette. One hour, completely free, all ages welcome. Learning a new language is always a good idea and ASL is one of the most beautiful and useful ones to pick up. The Queens Public Library is out here doing the most and we respect it entirely. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/american-sign-language-for-beginners-tickets-1993713960124

BACK TO THE FUTURE — MOVIE MONDAY AT COMPOUND ART & SOUND GALLERY Monday, August 3 | Compound Art & Sound Gallery, Red Hook, Brooklyn

Compound Art & Sound Gallery — one of Brooklyn's most underrated creative spaces — is screening Back to the Future for their Movie Monday series and there is genuinely no better way to spend a Monday night in August than in a beautiful Brooklyn gallery watching Marty McFly go back to 1955. Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads. But you do need an RSVP. Tickets: posh.vip/e/back-to-the-future-movie-monday

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON — FREE Monday, August 3 | NYC Parks | Free | All Ages

The NYC Parks Department is screening How to Train Your Dragon under the stars tonight as part of their free summer movie series. Pack a blanket, grab some snacks, find your spot on the grass, and watch Hiccup and Toothless do their thing on a warm August night. Check the NYC Parks website for your nearest screening location. More info: nycgovparks.org/events/2026/08/03/movies-under-the-stars-how-to-train-your-dragon-pg

SALSA CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS — EVERY MONDAY AT PEARL STUDIOS Monday, August 3 | 6:30PM–7:30PM | Pearl Studios NYC, 500 8th Ave, Midtown | Piel Canela Dance Company

If you've been saying "I want to learn salsa" for more than one calendar year, this is your sign to actually do it. Piel Canela Dance Company runs a six-week cumulative beginner series in New York Style Salsa On2 — the real deal, not a one-time crash course. Each Monday builds on the last, you meet new people, and by the end you'll actually be able to hold your own on a dance floor. It's one of the most practical and genuinely fun skills you can pick up in this city. Jump in at the start of a new session. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/salsa-classes-for-beginners-on-mondays-tickets-1993849035137

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: FANTASIA — FREE Tuesday, August 4 | NYC Parks | Free | All Ages

One of the most visually stunning animated films ever made — Disney's Fantasia — is screening in an NYC park for free tonight. Bring a blanket, bring the family, and let Mickey Mouse conduct the show. More info: nycgovparks.org/events/2026/08/04/movies-under-the-stars-fantasia

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: SMALL SOLDIERS — FREE Tuesday, August 4 | NYC Parks | Free | All Ages

The classic 1998 Joe Dante film about toys that go to war — one of the most underrated summer blockbusters of its era — is also screening for free in an NYC park tonight. For everyone who grew up watching this movie and still thinks about it, this one's for you. More info: nycgovparks.org/events/2026/08/04/movies-under-the-stars-small-soldiers

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

SIP 'N GROOVE: SUNSET DJ DANCE CRUISE ON THE HUDSON Wednesday, August 5 | 6–8PM | Circle Line Pier 83, 12th Ave & 42nd St | 18+ (21+ to drink)

Two hours on the Hudson River with a live DJ, a full bar, and a sunset pass of the Statue of Liberty that no rooftop in this city can match. Circle Line — the same boats that have been showing visitors New York for 80 years — turned into a dance party instead of a tour. The DJ doesn't stop. The skyline lights up around you. The Statue of Liberty comes within a few hundred feet of the rail. Then you head back under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with the city fully lit. Bring your friends, bring a date, bring people visiting from out of town. This is the Wednesday evening flex. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/sip-n-groove-sunset-dj-dance-cruise-tickets-1990527739051

90s/2000s BINGO NIGHT AT PICH NYC Wednesday, August 5 | Pich NYC | ReForum Consulting

Bingo but make it a nostalgia trip through the greatest decades of music, TV, and pop culture. ReForum Consulting is hosting a 90s and 2000s Bingo Night at Pich NYC — the kind of event where every square called sends you spiraling down a very specific memory and you're somehow having the best Wednesday of your adult life. Come with the squad. Tickets: posh.vip/e/90s2000s-bingo-night-1

STUY GUYS — FREE COMEDY SHOW AT MARIAN'S BROOKLYN Wednesday, August 5 | Doors 7:30PM, Show 8:15PM | Marian's Brooklyn, 108 Patchen Ave, Bed-Stuy | Free (with ticket = free beer or wine)

Every single Wednesday, comedians Pranav Behari (HBO), Bret Raybould (Comedy Central, SiriusXM), and James Mwaura (Just for Laughs) bring some of the funniest people in New York City to Marian's — one of Brooklyn's most beautiful and intimate jazz clubs. The show is free. Buying a ticket gets you a complimentary beer or wine. Pre-show jukebox piano from Mid-Century Mike starts before the show. It's the most relaxed, most genuinely great free comedy night in all of Brooklyn and it happens every single week. Come early. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/stuy-guys-bed-stuy-comedy-free-show-every-wednesday-tickets-1981600370050

ROASTED! ROAST BATTLE LEAGUE NEW YORK AT GROVE 34 — ASTORIA Wednesday, August 5 | 9PM–10:30PM | Grove 34, 3183 34th St, Astoria, Queens

Dan Wickes and Scott Hall present the New York chapter of Jeff Ross' official Roast Battle League — a curated lineup of comedians competing in insult battles where the crowd decides who wins. New York has the best joke writers in the world and this is what happens when they're put to the test in real time. If you've ever watched a Comedy Central Roast and thought "I want to be in that room" — Grove 34 in Astoria on a Wednesday night is your chance. Check u/rblnewyork on Instagram for lineup details. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/roasted-roast-battle-league-new-york-tickets-1992721458525

Free ASL at the library, Back to the Future on a gallery screen, three free movies in the parks, beginner salsa, a sunset cruise with a DJ, 90s bingo, free comedy in Bed-Stuy with a complimentary beer, and roast battles in Astoria. NYC this week is built different. 🗽

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Please check the QR code for participating gardens and details. Current list of gardens that are participating:

Carrie McCracken Truce Garden
Location: 145 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10026 (between 117st and 118st)
Open Hours: Saturday, August 8th  @ 11AM-3PM & Sunday, August 9th @ 12PM-3PM** **
 
Garden of Love
Location: 302-304 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
Open Hours: TBD

Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden
Location: 219 W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027
Open Hours: TBD

Walter Miller III Memorial Garden (La Casa Frela)
Location: 13 W 119th St & 21 W 119th St, New York, NY 10027
Open Hours: Saturday, Sunday 11am-7pm

Faces and Names is having a social mixer on Friday August 21 from 7-10pm with a complimentary wine tasting & free appetizers (first come first serve)
Looks pretty cool! Anyone else trying to go to this??

EDIT: here’s the Partiful link to RSVP if anyone’s interested: faces and names social mixer

GrowNYC's Greenmarket is turning 50 and throwing a party at Union Square Thursday night. A poetry open mic is celebrating its one-year anniversary at a Brooklyn cafe Wednesday. Caribbean ice cream meets Brooklyn fragrance in a pop-up. Women in Tech are networking at Arlo Williamsburg. Sinatra Under the Stars is happening on a 39th floor rooftop for free. A free cafe rave is launching at Lella Alimentari in Williamsburg. And Afrobeat Nights closes out the week at The Sultan Room until 4AM. Here's everything:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

FLOWERS PLANTED IN PAIN POETRY OPEN MIC — ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Wednesday, July 29 | Sign-up 6PM, Mic 6:15PM | Xroads Cafe | Free (donations of $5 appreciated)

One full year of holding space for community poetry in New York City, and Flowers Planted in Pain is celebrating at their favorite spot — Xroads Cafe. This is a safe, welcoming open mic where every poet gets three to five minutes and the crowd is on your side. After the readings there's a short writing exercise, so bring your journal and a pen. There's no drink minimum but they encourage you to support the cafe and consider donating $5 to keep community spaces like this alive. Whether you're reading or just listening, this is exactly the kind of Tuesday night that reminds you why human beings make art. RSVP: partiful.com/e/bRMqgztn4Ese4OamJIll

ICE CREAM SOCIAL POP-UP WITH OUI THE PEOPLE + MR. P'S Wednesday, July 29 | 7–9PM | Mr. P's, Brooklyn | Free (first 50 guests get a free two-scoop cone)

Brooklyn-born fragrance meets homemade Trinidadian ice cream in one of the most delightful pop-ups happening in the borough this week. OUI The People and Mr. P's have paired their Caribbean-inspired ice cream flavors with OUI fragrance scents — Guava & Lychee with Window Fruit, Sorrel with Caribbean Skin, Vanilla with Sunday Lime, Souk Honey with Grape Nut, and Butter Pecan with Island Milk. The first 50 guests get a free two-scoop cone or cup. OUI The People fragrances are available for purchase on site. Come taste. Come smell. Leave with both a sweet tooth and a new signature scent. RSVP: partiful.com/e/MWfcf2ny2KQhJPWTYNFO

THURSDAY, JULY 30

WOMEN IN TECH NYC 2026 AT ARLO WILLIAMSBURG Thursday, July 30 | 6–9PM | Arlo Williamsburg, 96 Wythe Ave | 18+

NYC's premier tech networking event is back at Arlo Williamsburg for three hours of genuine professional connections with people from Google, Apple, Netflix, Amazon, OpenAI, Microsoft, and more. Whether you're looking for your next client, your next job, a co-founder, or just people who get what you're building — this room consistently delivers. As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine, Women in Tech NYC has one of the largest membership groups in the city and keeps growing every month. Cash bar. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/women-in-tech-nyc-2026-tickets-1992594821751

GROWNYC GREENMARKET 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT UNION SQUARE Thursday, July 31 | Union Square Greenmarket | Free | All Ages

Fifty years. The GrowNYC Greenmarket — the largest year-round outdoor farmers market network in the United States — is turning 50 this summer and they are celebrating at their most iconic home: Union Square. Live music, a beer garden, delicious food from the farmers and producers who have made this market what it is over five decades, and activities for all ages. If you've ever picked up tomatoes at Union Square on a Wednesday morning, thanked a farmer at Grand Army Plaza, or discovered a new favorite cheese at the Greenpoint Saturday market — this anniversary is yours to celebrate too. Free to attend, all ages welcome. More info: grownyc.org

FRIDAY, JULY 31

FAST CASUAL — FREE CAFE RAVE AT LELLA ALIMENTARI Friday, July 31 | 7PM | Lella Alimentari, Williamsburg, Brooklyn | Free until capacity | 19 spots remaining

After two summers of rooftop parties, Fast Casual is bringing the energy down to street level — and their first-ever cafe rave is happening at Lella Alimentari, one of Williamsburg's most beloved Italian spots. On the patio: eclectic vinyl cuts from Juampa. Inside: high energy groovers from logeybear and friends. Grab a spritz, find a spot, and boogie. Free entry until they hit capacity and only 19 spots remain, so move fast. RSVP: partiful.com/e/ukwljAf00ZW54ymyY0OO

SINATRA UNDER THE STARS AT SOMEWHERE NOWHERE NYC — FREE Every Friday | 8:30PM–Close | Somewhere Nowhere NYC, 112 W 25th St, 39th Floor Rooftop Pool | Free | 21+

Every single Friday night, 39 floors above Manhattan at the rooftop pool of Somewhere Nowhere NYC, a live Sinatra performance happens under the open sky. Handcrafted cocktails, 360-degree skyline views, timeless music, and free entry. This is the most romantic recurring event in all of New York City and if you've never gone, this Friday is as good a reason as any. Tickets: dice.fm/event/7dwvdb-sinatra-under-the-stars-31st-jul-somewhere-nowhere-nyc-new-york-tickets

AFROBEAT NIGHTS NYC AT THE SULTAN ROOM Friday, July 31 | 11PM–4AM | The Sultan Room, 234 Starr St, Bushwick | From Free | 21+

The #1 Afro destination in New York City closes out the week at The Sultan Room with DJ Tunez, ADE SOUNDS, and the Afrobeat Nights crew running a global sound experience featuring Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afrohouse, Gqom, and Dancehall until 4AM. Physical government ID required, no photo IDs accepted. Grab a 50% off first round at Turks Inn next door if you're grabbing dinner first. This is the late night move. Tickets: dice.fm/event/dkplrq-afrobeat-nights-nyc-31st-jul-the-sultan-room-new-york-the-sultan-room-rooftop-brooklyn-tickets

Poetry at a Brooklyn cafe, Caribbean ice cream and fragrance pop-up, Women in Tech at Arlo, the Greenmarket's 50th birthday party, a free cafe rave, Sinatra on a 39th floor rooftop for free, and Afrobeat until 4AM in Bushwick. NYC this week said come outside and meant every word. 🗽

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For our August meetup, we're doing something a little bigger this Saturday on the upper level at Finback's Gowanus taproom. Come meet new folks over good beer. If you've never been, Finback is one of the best breweries in the city imo, and their Gowanus taproom is one of the more spacious ones with great food options.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2-5 PM
📍 Finback Brooklyn (Gowanus)
🔗 RSVP: https://luma.com/3b62sppi

About Craft Club: We're a laid-back community that meets monthly at different NYC breweries to explore the local beer scene together. Each meetup blends trying new beers, learning how they're made, and meeting others who are curious about craft beer - whether you're deep into it or just getting started.

Come solo or bring a friend. Always good beer, good conversation, and a welcoming crowd.

Line dancing at Roberta's on a Tuesday night, a Latin music benefit concert for Venezuela at S.O.B.'s, all-you-can-eat wings in Park Slope, an outdoor R&B festival at Coney Island, a paint and sip where you paint your dreams in a SoHo loft, X-Men '97 Season 2 screenings at a Brooklyn comic shop, and farm volunteering in East New York every Wednesday morning. NYC this week is giving something for literally every person in this city. Here's the full breakdown:

TUESDAY, JULY 28

LINE DANCING AT ROBERTA'S — FREE Tuesday, July 28 | 7PM–10PM | Roberta's, Bushwick, Brooklyn | Free (donations appreciated) | All Ages

One hundred and forty-seven people are already going to this and honestly that tracks because it is genuinely one of the most fun free recurring events in all of Brooklyn. DJ Gold Rush of Rogers Rodeo runs the whole night — beginner and partner hour from 7 to 8PM where nobody judges you and everybody's figuring it out together, then intermediate-advanced line dancing from 8 to 10PM. Extensive request sheet, great energy, and the venue is Roberta's which is already reason enough. Completely free to attend, pay what you can on the way out, and come early to grab pizza and drinks at the bar. RSVP: partiful.com/e/idGPFGnEoprfSLKR58yA

MÚSICA FOR VENEZUELA AT S.O.B.'S Tuesday, July 28 | 7PM | Sounds of Brazil (S.O.B.'s), 204 Varick St, West Village

This is one of the most meaningful events happening in New York City this week and it deserves your attention. Grammy Award-winning producer Mr Sonic, Sonic Records, and Amazon Music are presenting Música For Venezuela — a one-night Latin music benefit concert where 100% of ticket proceeds go directly to Cáritas Venezuela's earthquake relief efforts. The lineup is stacked: MUNDO Sound System, Andrea Chavarro, Afro Dominicano, Mafer Bandola, Manu Manzo, Lulada Club, La Excelencia, and Tambor y Caña. S.O.B.'s is one of the most iconic Latin music venues in the entire city, and this is a night that is both genuinely excellent and genuinely important. Come out, dance, and support Venezuela. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/musica-for-venezuela-tickets-1993502325118

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

EAST NEW YORK FARMS — VOLUNTEER DAYS (ONGOING) Every Wednesday | 11AM–1PM | ENY Youth Farm, 620 Schenck Ave, East New York, Brooklyn | Free

If you want to spend a Wednesday morning doing something that actually matters, East New York Farms has open volunteer days every week through October. Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering, harvesting, and organizing farm spaces — all at the ENY Youth Farm in East New York. Open to all experience levels. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. All tools and guidance provided. No skills required, just willingness to show up and help feed the community. This is one of the most consistently good volunteer opportunities in Brooklyn and it's available every single Wednesday. Register: eventbrite.com/e/east-new-york-farms-volunteer-days-registration-1259813729779

X-MEN '97 SEASON 2 SCREENINGS AT ANYONE COMICS — ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday | 8PM | Anyone Comics, 831 Nostrand Ave, Crown Heights, Brooklyn | Free for subscribers

Anyone Comics on Nostrand Ave is screening new episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2 every Wednesday night as they drop — and this is the most joyful community watch party concept in all of Brooklyn. Show up before 8PM to grab a seat, browse the shop's selection of X-Men comics and graphic novels (including the companion comic also named X-Men '97 that just started), and watch the show with fellow fans who are just as invested as you are. Free for subscribers, non-subscribers welcome. This runs through August. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/x-men-97-season-2-screenings-at-anyone-comics-tickets-1993152030377

I LOVE R&B WEDNESDAY AT CONEY ISLAND ART WALLS Wednesday, July 29 | 4PM–10PM | 3027 W 15th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn | 21+ | Sexy Chic dress code

PARADISE — that's what they call the Coney Island Art Walls — and tonight DJ Big Reef, DJ Active, DJ Jay B, and DJ Flow are turning it into the premier midweek outdoor R&B festival in New York City. Six full hours of classic and current R&B hits in the open air, with food and drinks on site, a dress code that is simply "sexy chic summer casual," and a crowd of New York's most beautiful personalities all doing the same thing — singing and dancing their hearts out. Celebrity pop-ins have been known to happen. Come outside, come grown and sexy, come ready to feel the frequency. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/i-love-rb-wednesday-coney-island-tickets-1994595453695

WING FEST 2026 AT THE DRAM SHOP BAR — PARK SLOPE Wednesday, July 29 | 5PM–8PM | The Dram Shop Bar, 339 9th St, Park Slope, Brooklyn | $50 all-you-can-eat

The inaugural Wing Fest is happening at The Dram Shop in Park Slope and the details are making us very happy. Fifty dollars gets you all-you-can-eat wings across six-plus flavors — classic Buffalo, zesty Cajun, savory sweet soy-ginger, and more — alongside crispy fries, onion rings, and all the sides. Extended happy hour runs all night until 8PM. Complimentary tastings of Jameson Irish Whiskey and the highly anticipated Lagunitas x Iron Maiden "Trooper" IPA. And DJ Disciple hosting and spinning the ultimate soundtrack for the whole evening. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/wing-fest-2026-tickets-1993621755337

PAINT & SIP: DREAMS EDITION AT MOONZESCOPE — SOHO Wednesday, July 29 | Doors 7PM, Event 7:30PM–9:30PM | Moonzescope, 137 Grand St, 3rd Floor, SoHo | $25 | All Ages

Paint the last dream you remember. That is the entire assignment for this one and it is a beautiful one. Moonzescope — a stunning 2,000 square foot cinematic loft in SoHo — is hosting a two-part evening with a seminar on dream philosophy and the collective subconscious followed by a guided painting workshop where participants recreate a landscape from their own dreams. Led by Jillian Marshall, co-organized with Flow by Lian, a NYC dance company connecting mind-body practice with social and environmental justice. Your $25 ticket includes all painting materials. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for $8. This is the most unexpectedly thoughtful Wednesday night available in Manhattan this week. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-dreams-edition-tickets-1988508195542

Line dancing at Roberta's, a benefit concert for Venezuela, all-you-can-eat wings, outdoor R&B at Coney Island, dream painting in SoHo, X-Men at a comic shop, and farm volunteering in East New York. NYC this week truly has no bottom. 🗽

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Comedy shows, a secret sign museum inside a working Brooklyn factory, Latin dance parties in Queens and on a Manhattan pier, a rooftop mixer for content creators, and the world's funniest dinner plan at an IHOP in East New York. NYC this week is an absolute bag of surprises and we love every single one of them. Here's the full lineup:

THURSDAY, JULY 23

LAUGH ISLAND — SINGLES COMEDY SHOW AT GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB Thursday, July 23 | 9PM–10:30PM | Greenwich Village Comedy Club, 99 MacDougal St | 21+

Picture Love Island, but instead of a villa in Bali it's a comedy club in the Village and instead of drama the currency is punchlines. Laugh Island is a 90-minute singles comedy show where the jokes are hot and the crowd is single (and relationship people are welcome for the show, no judgment). Once the laughs wrap up, Islanders head to a nearby bar to mingle, flirt, and see who actually has the best chat in real life. Come solo, come with your squad, just come ready to couple up with comedy first. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/laugh-island-singles-comedy-show-nyc-tickets-1993854164479

RITMOS: FESTIVAL DE VALLENATO — COLOMBIAN LATIN PARTY IN ASTORIA Thursday, July 23 | 5PM–4AM | Ritmos 60, 32-23 Steinway St, Astoria, Queens | 21+ | Free parking | $8 margaritas until 9PM

Colombia takes over Astoria's most historic Latin hotspot for a full night of vallenato, salsa, cumbia, corridos, and reggaeton. Authentic handcrafted Colombian cocktails, small bites and tapas, a DJ running all night, VIP bottle service available, and a vibe that runs from sunset until 4AM. Dress code is upscale casual — no flip flops, no Timbs, no sweatpants. The dance floor is right in front of the Steinway Street train stop, so there is genuinely no excuse not to show up. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/ritmos-festival-de-vallento-colombian-latin-party-nyc-tickets-1990620153465

PERUVIAN INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND FESTIVAL KICK-OFF AT WATERMARK Thursday, July 23 | 5PM–Midnight | Watermark Beach Club, Pier 15, 78 South St | 21+

Peru's Independence Day is July 28th and ICLUBNYC is kicking off the full weekend early with Reggaeton on the Pier at Watermark Beach Club — one of the most enviable outdoor settings in all of Lower Manhattan, right on the East River with direct views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Heavy reggaeton, Latin trap, dembow, and global rhythms all night under the stars. Full bar, full food menu, bottle service available. This is Day 1 of a Peruvian Independence weekend and it is the most scenic dancefloor in the city tonight. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/1-peruvian-independence-weekend-festival-kick-off-watermark-tickets-1993883532319

FRIDAY, JULY 24

NEW YORK SIGN MUSEUM TOUR — INSIDE AN ACTIVE BROOKLYN SIGN SHOP Friday, July 24 | 2PM–3PM | 2465 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | Closed-toe shoes required

Okay this one is genuinely one of the coolest things you can do in Brooklyn and not enough people know about it. The New York Sign Museum is a registered nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic signage from around the NYC metro area — and it lives inside Noble Signs' working fabrication and design studio, a stunning prewar factory space in East New York with glass block walls, Art Deco tin ceilings, stained glass dividers, and a functioning dumbwaiter. Their collection includes over 40 full-scale rescued storefront signs alongside dozens of smaller pieces and ephemera. You get to see a real sign shop where signs are still made the old-fashioned way, plus the entire museum collection, in one of the most architecturally unique spaces in all of Brooklyn. Tours are one hour. Show up no earlier than 10 minutes before. Wear closed-toe shoes. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/new-york-sign-museum-july-24th-tour-tickets-1985535063825

IHOP 'N LAUGH AT NIGHT — BROOKLYN'S FUNNIEST DINNER PLAN Friday, July 24 | 7:30PM–11PM | IHOP, 11000 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn | 21+ | Free parking | Two shows: 7:30PM & 9:30PM

Comedy. IHOP. Free parking. Two shows. We are not going to oversell this because the concept alone does everything. A.G. White hosts with performances from Mugga, Kool Bubba Ice, and Charles Walden — comedians who have appeared on major networks — with DJ Drew Williams on the music in between. One dinner and one beverage required per person (not included in ticket price). This is genuinely one of the most original event formats happening in Brooklyn this week and the energy of a comedy show at IHOP at 9:30PM on a Friday is something we are very much here for. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/ihop-n-laugh-at-night-tickets-1991519834435

NYC SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING — CONTENT CREATORS, INFLUENCERS & ADVERTISERS AT BLU33 ROOFTOP Friday, July 24 | 7PM–11PM | Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar, 325 W 33rd St | 18+

If you make content, run campaigns, sell ads, build brands, or just spend a concerning amount of time on TikTok — this rooftop networking event near Penn Station is genuinely worth your Friday evening. POP Promotions puts on a cross-industry mixer for social media specialists, content creators, digital marketing experts, influencers, and everyone in between. Past events have launched real partnerships and friendships that actually stuck. Four hours of cocktails, views, and conversations with people who actually understand the algorithm. Come solo — everyone does. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/nyc-social-media-networking-for-content-creators-advertisers-influencers-tickets-1992141703462

A singles comedy show in the Village, Colombian all-nighter in Astoria, Peruvian Independence reggaeton on a pier, a secret sign museum in a Brooklyn factory, comedy at IHOP, and a rooftop mixer for creators near Penn Station. NYC this week said pick your adventure and truly meant it. 🗽😂

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A free Thai food festival in Grand Central Terminal, a vinyl listening club doing Carole King's Tapestry, radical poetry over live jazz in Queens, a Little Miss Sunshine screening in Tompkins Square Park, and a kickball tournament for grown adults who are absolutely not too old for this — NYC this week is serving every single mood. Here's everything happening:

TUESDAY, JULY 21

THAI SELECT FESTIVAL 2026 — FREE AT GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Tuesday, July 21 | Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal | Free

Thailand just took over one of the most iconic rooms in New York City and the entry is completely free. Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion is bringing 15 of NYC's best THAI SELECT-certified restaurants into Vanderbilt Hall for a full festival of authentic Thai cuisine — from traditional favorites to contemporary dishes — alongside hands-on cultural experiences, interactive exhibitions, and a celebration of Thai culinary heritage you genuinely cannot get anywhere else in the city today. And if that's not enough reason to show up, internationally acclaimed Thai actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat will be making special appearances throughout the day. This is the most delicious free event happening in Manhattan this week and it's sitting right in the middle of your commute home. There is no excuse not to stop by. More info: events.amny.com/event/thai-select-festival-new-york-2026/

JAZZ & JUSTICE — JULY EDITION AT DADA, RIDGEWOOD Tuesday, July 21 | 7:30PM | Dada, 6047 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, Queens | NOTAFLOF & Sliding Scale | 100% of donations go to artists

This one is genuinely special and if you're not aware of Jazz & Justice yet, tonight is the perfect introduction. A monthly live-recorded event where radical poetry and radical improvisational music collide in real time — poets recite original work over improvised jazz and experimental soundscapes, creating something that is politically charged, emotionally raw, and artistically unrestrained all at once. This month's poets include allia abdullah-matta, Sherese Francis, Kim D Brandon, Nikkiesha Nicole McLeod, John Maney, and the 271 Student Collective. Musicians are James Buckley, Guilherme Monteiro, and Hamir Atwal. NOTAFLOF means no one turned away for lack of funds — pay what you can, and every dollar goes directly to the artists. Dada in Ridgewood is one of the best small venues in Queens and this show is the exact kind of thing that makes this city feel alive. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/jazz-justice-july-26-edition-tickets-1993548915471

SLEEVES — A BOOK CLUB, BUT FOR RECORDS: CAROLE KING'S TAPESTRY Tuesday, July 21 | Doors 6:30PM, Needle Drop 7PM | Greenpoint area | 80 people going

It's a book club, but instead of a book it's a record and instead of reading you listen and instead of discussing themes you're discussing one of the greatest albums ever made. Sleeves is back on Tuesday night doing Carole King's 1971 masterpiece Tapestry — a songwriting clinic and a genuine cultural landmark that introduced the world to timeless classics and has never stopped being relevant. Doors at 6:30, the needle drops at 7, lecture and discussion at 7:40, and then afters at Scrappleland at 1150 Manhattan Ave at 9PM. Bring a record from your own collection if you want to trade, gift, or lend it to a fellow Sleevie. 80 people are already going. RSVP: partiful.com/e/j6J2QNSJuUEg7CQOFiVm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

MOVIES IN THE PARK: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE — 20TH ANNIVERSARY FREE SCREENING Wednesday, July 22 | 8:30PM–11PM | Tompkins Square Park Bandshell, East Village | Free

Twenty years ago, a rusted-out yellow VW bus carried one of the most loveable dysfunctional families in cinema history across the country, and it remains one of the best feel-good films ever made. The Lower East Side Film Festival — in partnership with Searchlight Pictures and City Council Member Harvey Epstein — is throwing a free 20th anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine at the Tompkins Square Park Bandshell, with refreshments and surprises from LESFF sponsors. Stop by Sofaclub at 229 Avenue B between 7:30 and 8PM for pre-movie goodies and AC before heading over. Seating is limited and first-come-first-served, so bring a blanket. Rain date is July 23rd. There are genuinely few better ways to spend a summer Wednesday night in New York City. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/movies-in-the-park-little-miss-sunshine-tickets-1990521066092

KICKBALL TOURNAMENT Wednesday, July 22 | 6:30PM–8:30PM | Location drops after RSVP | 17 spots remaining | Drinks after

No we are not too old for this. Yes we are doing it anyway. Someone organized an actual kickball tournament for adults and the only two rules are show up ready to talk trash and run from a big red ball like your life depends on it. The winner gets drinks after. The loser also gets drinks after. The vibe is allegedly "I don't dance" music video from High School Musical and honestly that is one of the most convincing event descriptions we have ever read. 17 spots left out of 35, 41 people already interested. Move fast. RSVP: partiful.com/e/4flDwgFMUYdryHUSEhXd

Free Thai food in Grand Central, Carole King on vinyl, radical poetry over live jazz, Little Miss Sunshine under the stars, and kickball for adults who know exactly what they're doing. NYC this week is simply undefeated. 🗽🍜🎵

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

ARGENTINA VS ENGLAND SEMIFINAL WATCH PARTY — CLOSED BAR IN SOHO Wednesday, July 15 | 2PM | SoHo | No entrance fee | Must RSVP

A private bar in the middle of SoHo, opened up for friends and friends of friends for the World Cup Semifinal. No cover charge, cocktails flowing, big screens, big energy. Is it coming home? Or does Argentina make back-to-back World Cup Finals? Either way you're watching it in one of the most exciting rooms in the city. RSVP required for entry — spots are limited. RSVP: partiful.com/e/Gc9RSYrX4cJZ4Ln6Sca8

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY @ SALVO'S Wednesday, July 15 | 3PM | Salvo's

All matches. All summer long. Salvo's is watching the Semifinal and the vibe is exactly what a neighborhood watch party should feel like — casual, welcoming, and genuinely fun. Come as you are. RSVP: partiful.com/e/UNiSCp9XGDOyYC8aMQHM

LIFE DRAWING SESSION IN SOHO — WITH CATS Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30PM–9PM | SoHo | $20 | 11 spots remaining

Once the game ends, the evening is still young. A recurring Wednesday night figure drawing session in SoHo with a live model, all art supplies provided, popcorn, and beverages. Open to all skill levels — tips and guidance available if you want them. There is also a curated Spotify playlist and, critically, cats on site. Fair warning to those with allergies: the cats live there and they're not leaving. An absolutely lovely way to spend a Wednesday evening after the World Cup mayhem. RSVP: partiful.com/e/34RzUPsmf71qEUemHUcV

THURSDAY, JULY 16

MALAI x KOLKATA CHAI CO. — MASALA CHAI KULFI POP PARTY Thursday, July 16 | 5:30PM–7:30PM | Free to attend | 264 people already going

National Ice Cream Month just found its most delicious celebration. Malai — the beloved South Asian ice cream shop — and Kolkata Chai Co. are launching their brand new Masala Chai Kulfi Pop collaboration tonight, and they're throwing a proper party around it. The first 50 guests who purchase a Kulfi Pop get a FREE iced chai from Kolkata Chai Co. Meet the founders behind both brands, be the first human in the city to try the pop, and celebrate peak ice cream season the way it deserves to be celebrated. 264 people are already going. This one is going to be a vibe. RSVP: partiful.com/e/nny5TPMiHUaPE99IVbiB

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