New York is buzzing this week with art, film, festivals, and family-friendly adventures in every borough. From blockbuster museum shows to intimate performances, there is something to match every mood and schedule. Treat yourself to a culture-packed afternoon, a spirited night out, or a full weekend of exploring. However you roam the city, let these standout events inspire your next outing.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
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3. Stone Street St. Patrick's Day Festival
Stone Street's St. Patrick's Day celebration returns as one of New York's biggest Paddy's parties outside the official parade. From Friday, March 13 through Tuesday, 17, the festival runs noon to 10pm daily with live Irish bands, traditional bagpipers, DJ sets and more. A dozen outdoor bars along the block will serve classic Irish pub specials, Mexican street food, Caribbean treats and more. Drinks range from Guinness on draft and green "Shamrock" margaritas to green jello shots, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic options.
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4. Bridgerton Candlelight Evenings at Edge
After a sold-out 2025 run, Edge and live-event producer Fever are bringing back their Candlelight Evenings series atop NYC's highest sky deck. This edition features a string quartet experience inspired by Bridgerton and worthy of Lady Whistledown. Expect a romantic, atmospheric night high above the city skyline. Availability is limited given past demand.
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5. Books and Burlesque
Caveat hosts an inventive pairing of literature and performance on Saturday, March 14 at 9pm. Award-winning authors will read excerpts from their new books in an intimate setting. After each reading, a burlesque or drag performer debuts a brand-new act inspired by that specific book. It is a one-night-only blend of storytelling, glamour and playful provocation.
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🍷 Food, Markets & Festivals
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6. Breads Bakery Matcha Month
Breads Bakery is leaning into New York's matcha obsession with a special menu from March 5 through the end of the month. The limited-time offerings spotlight matcha in pastries and desserts as much as in cafe classics. Expect a carb-forward lineup that goes beyond standard lattes. It is a chance to sample creative green tea treats while they last.
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8. Bad Bunny lookalike contest at 7th Street Burger
On Saturday, March 14 at 2pm, 7th Street Burger teams up with Bronx Native for a lively Bad Bunny lookalike contest at their Bronx location. Anyone who resembles Bad Bunny is invited to show up in their best themed looks. The winner scores a $500 cash prize, enough for a serious night out in NYC. It is a fun mix of fandom, fashion and neighborhood energy.
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11. Subway Series at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson
Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson continues its "Subway Series," a monthly pop-up spotlighting emerging BIPOC chefs in FiDi. For this edition tied to Women's History Month, the kitchen is turned over to an impressive lineup of female chefs for one-night-only menus. Diners can experience fresh perspectives within Samuelsson's glittering restaurant setting. It is both a culinary showcase and a celebration of women in food.
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13. Mathnasium x MOIC NYC Pi Day Takeover
From March 11 through 16, Mathnasium Learning Centers partner with the Museum of Ice Cream for a Pi Day-themed takeover. The space becomes an interactive math-meets-dessert playground with activities like building Pi digit sequences in a reimagined Pi Magnet Room and calculating pie circumferences to determine ideal scoops. Visitors can tackle a museum-wide Pi Day Challenge using trivia cards and prompts throughout the venue. A limited-edition dessert called "Mathnasium's Ice Cream à la Pi" is served exclusively during the celebration.
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🎭 Movies, Theater & Culture
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12. Flamenco Festival
The Flamenco Festival marks its 25th edition with performances across a dozen New York venues from February 25 through March 15, including New York City Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Joe's Pub. More than 80 participants from 16 companies bring singers, guitarists, dancers and technicians to showcase wide-ranging interpretations of flamenco. Headlining artists include Manuel Liñán, Eva Yerbabuena, Sara Baras, Olga Pericet, Andrés Marín, Rocío Márquez and others. Full programming details and ticket information are available on Flamenco Festival's Spanish-language website.
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1. 2026 Whitney Biennial
The Whitney Museum of American Art's 2026 Biennial asks what American art looks like right now and answers: complicated. Opening March 8, the exhibition gathers 56 artists grappling with themes from AI belief systems to climate grief and geopolitical power. Visitors can expect a snapshot of urgent contemporary ideas across mediums. It is one of the city's most closely watched art events.
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7. "New York Proud" at St. George Ferry Terminal
A new pop-up photo exhibition turns Staten Island's St. George Ferry Terminal into an open-air gallery celebrating immigrant New Yorkers. Part of the third annual "New York Proud" campaign from the New York Immigration Coalition and Photoville, it showcases portraits highlighting lives being built across the city. The public art initiative uses busy transit spaces as storytelling platforms. It underscores immigrants' experiences and contributions across all five boroughs.
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10. JEWESS by Danielle Durchslag
La Mama Galleria hosts JEWESS from March 13 through April 12, an ambitious exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Danielle Durchslag. The show explores three Ashkenazi characters—Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth I and a rebellious Angel of Death—reimagined through the lens of Passover and Shabbat with visual cues from 1960s glamour, Tudor court dress and early London punk. During the run there are three free public events: two artist-led tours on March 21; a concert by NYC Jewish punk band Theophobia on March 22; and an April 5 conversation on Jewish glamour with Durchslag, designer Isaac Mizrahi and comedian Negin Farsad.
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15. Robert Mapplethorpe at the Gladstone Gallery
The Gladstone Gallery presents an expansive Robert Mapplethorpe photography exhibition from March 5 through April 18 on West 24th Street. Sixteen new large-scale limited-edition works are shown in collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, many in striking 60x60 inch format. Subjects span florals, female nudes and portraits of icons like Grace Jones and Patti Smith. Together they highlight Mapplethorpe's meticulous pursuit of perfection across his practice.
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20. "Ballet" at Leica Gallery New York
The Leica Gallery New York spotlights Misty Copeland in "Ballet," featuring never-before-seen photographs from her final American Ballet Theatre performance before retiring in 2025. Running through March 29, the group show includes work by Henry Leutwyler, Diana Markosian and Kylie Shea. The images explore discipline, vulnerability and transcendence in dance through three distinct photographic approaches united by devotion to movement. A free opening reception on February 19 is followed by a February 21 panel discussion with the artists and special guest Misty Copeland.
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21. Every Brilliant Thing
Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of Duncan Macmillan's interactive dark comedy "Every Brilliant Thing." The play follows a British man who begins listing the world's good things to ease his mother's depression and later uses the lists to cope with his own struggles. Co-directed by Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin, this version builds on the acclaimed Off Broadway production that originally featured Jonny Donahoe's contributions to the script. The show has been described as slim and sweet yet sharp-edged and rich with nostalgia.
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23. Art X Fashion at the Museum of FIT
The Museum of FIT examines fashion as an expressive tool for artists in its exhibition Art X Fashion running February 18 through April 19. More than 140 objects from MFIT's permanent collection are on view including garments, accessories, textiles, photographs and original artworks linked to figures like Salvador Dalí, Sonia Delaunay and Scott Barrie. The show traces fashion's deep relationship with fine art rather than settling the debate over whether fashion itself is art. Curator Dr. Elizabeth Way notes it is designed to spark strong opinions and lively dialogue.
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👨👩👧 Family Fun & Things to Do
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16. New York International Children's Film Festival
The New York International Children's Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition through Sunday, March 16 across venues like IFC Center, School of Visual Arts and Scandinavia House. Over three weekends it offers kid-friendly programming tailored to young cinephiles around the city. Highlights include Disney and Pixar's new animated comedy adventure Hoppers as the opening spotlight film; Remaining Native as centerpiece; and the U.S. premiere of award-winning animated short My Life in Versailles. It is designed for families looking to experience global stories on the big screen together.
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18. Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor
The Paley Center salutes Survivor's milestone with "Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor," running now through May 31. This immersive exhibit revisits some of the show's most memorable moments for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. Visitors can step into elements of Survivor's winner-takes-all world via displays drawn from its long TV history. It is a nostalgia-heavy tribute timed to coincide with the show's latest season.
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24. The Orchid Show
The New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show fills its grounds with thousands of blooming orchid species each year. Long considered one of February's standout NYC events and a top Bronx attraction, it continues that tradition this season as well. Visitors can wander lush displays that highlight both rare varieties and dramatic floral arrangements. It is an ideal outing for plant lovers or anyone craving spring color.
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25 . He Built This City: Joe Macken's Model
“He Built This City: Joe Macken's Model"); ; brings a sprawling handmade replica of New York City to the Museum of the City of New York near Central Park . The exhibit marks the first time Queens-born truck driver Joe Macken's viral model has been shown in NYC itself . Visitors can study intricate wooden renderings of familiar neighborhoods from an unexpected creator . It offers both locals and tourists a fresh miniature perspective on the cityscape .
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27 . Skate the Square at Time Out Market
Time Out Market Union Square has turned its terrace into an outdoor ice skating rink open through March 31 . Guests can lace up for group outings , family sessions or date nights while attempting their best spins . Cozy bites and drinks are just steps away inside the market , making it easy to warm up between laps . It is a seasonal way to enjoy winter fun right in Union Square .
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28 . 45 Years of PAC-MAN
The Paley Museum celebrates one of gaming's most beloved icons with “45 Years of PAC-MAN,"); ; running from January 16 through May 31 . Fans who spent hours chasing ghosts can revisit that world through this dedicated exhibit . It traces PAC-MAN's four-and-a-half-decade history as both game and cultural phenomenon . The show makes for a playful field trip for families , friends or retro-gaming enthusiasts .
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