Things to do in New York City this weekend
Explore the best events and things to do in New York City, from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 2, 2026
Brazilian Block Party
Sat at 2pm · Astoria
BrasilFest is a block party celebrating Brazil’s Independence Day! Astoria is home to NYC’s biggest population of Brazilians- the perfect place to celebrate
There will be vendors selling all the classics - Pão de queijo, brigadeiro, and more, along with vendors selling artisanal goods and accessories
If you’re looking for an experience, local Brazilian performers will also be sharing some music & dance that are classics! On top of that, we’ll have games, interactive activities, and a whole day of fun and cultural pride 🇧🇷🤸♀️RSVP Here
viet food pop-up: @bo.me.bodega 💌
Sat to Sun · Brooklyn
mom and dad are coming to brooklyn 🏁
for two days ONLY, devour delicious homestyle vietnamese bánh xèo cooked by mama. sit, enjoy with dad’s coffee, and stay awhile 💛 first come first serve. vegan option available!
📍pyperbleu collective, 117 grattan st
⏰ sept 5+6, 11-4pm
🍒 find us at @bo.me.bodega @pyperbleucollective for updates
we’ll also be featuring more sweet treats by the fam 🤗
chè bắp (sweet corn pudding) by cousin emily
bánh bò (pandan honeycomb cake)RSVP Here
A Caribbean Jam in Prospect Park
Sun at 11am · Brooklyn
Islands in the Park is a Caribbean jam taking over Smorgasburg Prospect Park on Sunday, September 6th
@iamcaribbeing is bringing DJs, live steel pan, and an all-day celebration of Caribbean culture, with chef @scotleyinnis of @sixcoasts on the grill serving up his famous jerk chicken
Expect a full day of food, music, and community, plus an arts & crafts setup for all ages. It's free entry so bring your whole group!RSVP Here
The Serve: Presented by SharkNinja
Sat to Sun · New York
SharkNinja and Who What Wear invite you to THE SERVE, an interactive pop-up timed with tennis season in New York in the heart of Grand Central Station. Join us at the ultimate pre-game pit stop, where you can cool down with a ChillPill, have a refreshing summer SLUSHi, touch up your hair with Shark Beauty, and try out the latest SharkNinja Products.
Open on September 5 & 6 from 12–6 p.m. daily, our pop up will feature:
*Shark Beauty hairstyling stations featuring IONCurl
* Hands-on skincare lounge with CryoGlow & Depuffi
* Complimentary beverages provided by SharkNinjaRSVP Here
Music, Food & Community Hang at Smorgasburg
Sat at 11am · Brooklyn
Pull Up a Plate, is a free community hang at Smorgasburg Williamsburg
Smorgasburg is teaming up with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for a full day of live bands and DJs courtesy of @drinkmothersmilk, plus $9 budget specials from your favorite vendors and an Instrument Zoo for all ages
It's free entry, runs 11am to 6pm, the perfect start the long weekendRSVP Here
The Collective Fare x BABA Dirty South BBQ Pop-Up
Sun at 4pm · Brooklyn
Join The Collective Fare for a DIRTY SOUTH x SOUTHEAST ASIAN BBQ with our friends at BABA On Withers in Williamsburg! Chef Ryan McSherry and Em Gái will be featuring a fun Labor Day pop-up menu that joyfully harmonizes the influences of their roots.
15% of food proceeds will be benefitting Rescue City, an amazing Brooklyn-based dog rescue dedicated to providing temporary loving homes to dogs in need until they find their forever homes.
There will be puppies onsite for cuddling (and to foster and adopt!!), iconic Y2K portraits with @manmeet.misc, DJ @hollishollishollis will be spinning tracks to groove to, and we may have some more fun surprises.
Come hang, dance, and connect with your neighbors. Bring your crew and an appetite. Vibes will be high. Let’s have some fun. Join us for an Atlanta / Nashville / NYC crossover episode!!RSVP Here
d&f @ Babysips — pre-labor day festivities!
Sat at 5pm · New York
Kick off Labor Day Weekend for a night of good music and good wine at Babysips in LES! We’ll be playing hip hop and r&b, throwbacks, reggaeton, afrobeats, house, and everything you want to hear on a night out!
Specials by the glass available all night long 🍷
Soecial group of d&f DJs spinning starting at 5 pm!
All are welcome — tell everyone you know!RSVP Here
oomfRAVE Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza
Sat at 9pm · New York
got labor day weekend plans? our good friends at the deep end have graciously invited us back for an evening of celebrating birthdays, friendship, and very silly b2b’s with oomfs new and old! best of all? entry is free 🤩
9/5/26 @ the deep end
9pm-4am | 21+
see u there 🩶RSVP Here
SOUND ISSUE 001
Fri at 10pm · Brooklyn
SOUND ISSUE 001: a 2-room experience aimed at putting our friends onto the full rotation of black dance music.
SIDE A | “ROLLIN’” 💿
afropiano · amapiano · afro house · gqom
first class flights from Lagos → Jozi → Durban 🛫
SIDE B | “THUMPIN’” 📀
deep / soulful house · electronic r&b · funky + garage
across the interstate: Detroit → Chicago → NYC 🚘
Welcome to JA 💫RSVP Here
REP YA FLAVA
Sat at 10:30pm · Brooklyn
who said JA™ ain’t Caribbean?? curated by our very own 3CMEL 🇧🇧, and in good company:
NOSLEEPT 🇭🇹 | NINE11 🇦🇬 🇵🇦 | REFLEXX 🇩🇲
soca, bashment, dancehall, kompa, dembow, reggaeton, bouyon and more - celebrating LDW the right way!
welcome to JA! 💫RSVP Here
Rockaway Film Festival
Today to Sun · Queens
Rockaway Film Festival presents cinema and other arts at the coastal edge of New York City, joining artists and audiences for unique collective experiences.
Rockaway Film Festival started in 2018 as a four-day experiment to bring cinema back to Rockaway, where there hadn’t been a movie theater in over thirty years. Since then, we’ve grown into a year-round organization offering screenings, live music, performances, and other opportunities for people to gather.
Defined by its location between the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway Peninsula is exceptional as both a barrier island with beaches and salt-water marshes — and also a city neighborhood. Our programs are informed by this distinctive landscape and our tickets are always $10 or free to make sure they’re accessible for everyone.RSVP Here
US Open Watch Party: Round of 16
Sun at 9am · Manhattan
The US Open Experience at Hudson Yards is a free, weeklong activation, where you can play Red Ball tennis on two 40-foot courts, jump into tennis-themed games like Fortnite and Roblox, walk out of the player tunnel into a recreated Arthur Ashe Stadium, sip a Grey Goose Honey Deuce, and catch the matches live on the big screen
Free entry, open daily, an easy stop if you're around Hudson Yards this weekRSVP Here