There's never a dull moment in the best city on the planet, with so many things to do virtually or in-person. Fourteen miles of FREE NYC beaches are open for the season, enjoy FREE museum admission, FREE virtual festivals and live in-person concerts, including Juneteenth … [Read More...]
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UPDATE: More Juneteenth Events NYC 2021
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, celebrated on June 19th by African Americans, and is a new national holiday in 2021, with more than a dozen Juneteenth events, including a national TV special with former President Obama, concerts, film screenings, … [Read More...]
What to See & Do In the Heights
The release of the film version of the award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical In the Heights is generating interest in Washington Heights, both by NYC residents and especially by visitors. NYCOTC Publisher/Editor Evelyn Kanter grew up here, around the time … [Read More...]
Free Admission to 1885 Tall Ship Wavetree at South Street Seaport
Take a trip into the past with a FREE tour of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, docked at the South Street Seaport. The historic cargo ship traveled the world, delivering goods between such fabled ports as Calcutta, Buenos Aires and - of course - New York City, and … [Read More...]
How to Get Tickets to Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The popular Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the first of the late night TV shows to resume taping before a live audience. Tickets are free, and can be reserved online. You must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to be admitted into the … [Read More...]
Broadway Shows Reopening Dates
After being shut for more than a year, Broadway is springing back to life, with the return this fall of such favorites as The Lion King, Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera, and entirely new musicals about Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. Also, Bruce Springsteen returns to … [Read More...]
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Returns to East River
The 45th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display returns in all its brilliant glory over the East River in 2021, heralding yet another return to post-Pandemic normalcy in the greatest city on the planet. Once again, more than 65,000 shells will be launched from five barges … [Read More...]
NYC ID Card With Many FREE Benefits
Get your FREE New York City Identification Card to get FREE admission at more than 40 top NYC museums, zoos and other attractions, discounts for shopping and for theater and sports events. You can even use it as a library card to check out books and CDs. The IDNYC card … [Read More...]
River to River Festival Free Events
The 20th River To River summer festival is two weeks of FREE music and dance performances, art shows, film screenings, walking tours and more, both in-person and virtually. Events are in Lower Manhattan and on Governors Island, and online events are being streamed on the … [Read More...]
Van Gogh Experience NYC First Look
The Van Gogh Experience NYC is now open. NYCOTC was one of the first to step through the doors and into - literally - his paintings. It is mesmerizing, magical and unforgettable. Digital animations of Van Gogh's works, including The Potato Eaters, Starry Night, Sunflowers, … [Read More...]
Drama Book Shop Re-Opens in NYC Theater District
Theater lovers rejoice - the beloved Drama Book Shop re-opens on June 10 in the NYC Theater District. It's another signal that NYC is back in business, including the business of Broadway and Off-Broadway. The Drama Book Shop, which specializes in plays, screenplays and … [Read More...]
In the Heights Movie Version June 10, 2021 Release
The eagerly awaited film adaptation of In the Heights will premiere simultaneously on HBO Max and in movie theaters on June 10. It features a score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a story about Washington Heights, where he grew up. The screenplay by the musical's original book … [Read More...]
Manhattan Theatre Club Gala with Top Stars is Virtual
Join top Broadway stars and others celebrating NYC and the Manhattan Theatre Club, in this virtual gala, which also celebrates the return of live theater to NYC this fall. It's FREE to watch online, but since it's also a fund-raiser, you are encouraged to … [Read More...]
Reduce Electricity Use to Save Money & Avoid a Power Outage
With more of us working from home and keeping the kids busy with remote learning, we are using more electricity to power our air conditioners, tech gadgets and streaming services. These easy ways to reduce your electricity use also save money on your bill, and can help avoid a … [Read More...]
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101+ FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week in NYC
There's never a dull moment in the best city on the planet, with so many things to do virtually or … [Read More...]
UPDATE: More Juneteenth Events NYC 2021
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, celebrated on June 19th by African Americans, and is a … [Read More...]
What to See & Do In the Heights
The release of the film version of the award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical In the Heights is generating … [Read More...]
