Things to do in New York City today
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 23, 2026Location
Soul Sessions @ MICHIKO STUDIOS
Yesterday at 7pm · New York
:: SOUL SESSIONS ::
🌟 An improvised jam space for Artists & Creatives to safely share, play, innovate, create, and explore.
🚪• Doors @ 6:30pm
⏰• Jam @ 8pm-10:30pm
💫• ‼️FREE ENTRY‼️ •
🪐• Donations are greatly appreciated
☀️• Michiko Studios • 15 W 39th St. 7th FL • Midtown Manhattan near Bryant Park
OPEN JAM FAQ’S:
🌈 All Are Welcome
⌚️Be on Time or Early🙏🏾
💡Bring what you need! (Esp. Instruments!)
🧠 Bring an Open Mind
🎶 Musicians, Vocalists, Dancers, Poets, Actors, Creatives🎨, Filmmakers, ALL are encouraged to attend & participate
💫No Judgement, All Music from the soul
❤️🔥If you’re down to play, we wanna hear what you gotta say
📝 Come prepared
🗽practice @ home//jam in person
⌚️Doors open at 6:30, come through & hang before the jam kicks off❣️
DM or text Honeybee (@honeybeesweeeet) if you’re a musician or having any trouble🌹🌷🌻
🐝✨ See You Soon❤️🔥RSVP Here
100th Annual Feast of Saint Gennaro
Last Thu to Sun · New York
The 100th annual Feast of San Gennaro in New York City takes place from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 27, 2026. This milestone centennial event transforms the heart of Little Italy along Mulberry Street into an 11-day celebration featuring over 300 vendors, live music, religious processions, and traditional Italian street food.RSVP Here
Trivia Night
Jul 29 to Dec 16 · New York
Trivia Night at Olly Olly Market takes place every Wednesday beginning at 6:30 pm. This FREE event in NYC is the perfect way to join a friendly competition with the chance of winning awesome prizes such as a free round of shots for best team name, gift cards to Olly Olly Market to get food from any of our many vendors, and many more!
Trivia Night takes place at Bar Avant which is Olly Olly Markets full service bar so come grab a cocktail, beer, or wine! Our many food vendors will also be open.
Hosted by the best Trivia host around Julian (@julianstrivia), there is no better way to spend your Wednesday evening!
All ages are welcome! (must be 21+ to sit directly at the bar & to order drinks from Bar Avant)RSVP Here
SOFREH CAFÉ FRO-YO LAUNCH: TAHINI DATE
Last Mon to Tue · Brooklyn
Join us to celebrate the launch of our limited-edition tahini date soft serve frozen yogurt, available on its own or swirled with our signature saffron rosewater fro-yo.
The flavor takes inspiration from an Iranian snack we love, traditionally enjoyed in the south of Iran: dates dipped in tahini.
Both are served with pashmak (Iranian cotton candy), salted pistachios, and our house-made tahini date syrup.
Available September 8–29 during regular café hours, exclusively at Sofreh Café in Brooklyn.RSVP Here
$12 Martini & Live Jazz Happy Hour in NYC
Jul 30 to Tomorrow · New York
Join us at Bar Avant on Thursday for Martini & Jazz, featuring classic martinis and new favorites!
Add a twist (or an olive) to Thursdays in New York City! Join us every Thursday at Bar Avant for Martini Hour, a weekly event where our signature Martinis are just $12 from 4 - 7 PM and drinks are accompanied by the Olly Olly House Band from 5-7 PM.
Love a classic Gin Martini? Prefer yours with an olive? Obsessed with the Espresso Martini? This event is for you.
Good vibes, and great drinks every single week. Bring a date, old friends, your favorite coworkers, or come alone! You'll have a good time right here in Chelsea.RSVP Here
Nun Left x Bungalow Brew POP UP
Sep 6 to Sun · New York
COFFEE & ICE CREAM POP-UP IN HARLEM ☕️🍨
Nun Left and Bungalow Brew are popping up every Sunday in September at a local neighborhood gem, Chopped Parsley. Come enjoy our scoops and sips, as we usher in the Fall. Mark your calendars! Bring a friend! We’ll see you there!
Sept 6, 13, 20, and 27
*Sundays only
10 am - 4 pm
📍 1730 Amsterdam Ave
@nunleftnyc
@bungalowbrew_nycRSVP Here
100th Annual Feast of San Gennaro
Last Thu to Sun · Mulberry Street (between Canal Street and Broome Street)
RSVP Here
Brooklyn Book Festival
Last Sun to Mon · New York
The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City’s largest free literary festival and connects readers with local, national and international authors and publishers during the course of a celebratory literary week.
The flagship Festival Day & Literary Marketplace will feature fan favorites Marlon James, Joyce Carol Oates, Namwali Serpell, Douglas Stuart, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and journalists Colson Whitehead, Tracy K. Smith, Cristina Rivera Garza, Julia Angwin, and other award-winning and emerging authors.RSVP Here