New York is buzzing this week, from sky-high concerts and landmark comedy to immersive art and family-friendly festivals. Whether you’re craving live music, bold theater, or a sugar-fueled chocolate fair, there’s something to match every mood. Make time to wander a new exhibit, skate under the skyline, or cheer on the kids at their very own film festival. However you explore, let the city’s energy carry you—and leave the driving to us.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
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1. Underground Overground Comedy at Empire State Building
This Friday, March 6, the Empire State Building becomes an intimate stand-up venue for its first-ever comedy show. Underground Overground Comedy, known for sold-out sets in spots like Katz’s Deli and laundromats, brings its offbeat style to the Art Deco icon for one night only. Expect a unique mash-up of classic NYC skyline views and underground comedy vibes.
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7. The New Colossus Festival
From March 3–8, the New Colossus Festival takes over Lower East Side and East Village venues like Arlene’s Grocery, Berlin and Pianos, plus newcomers such as Francis Kite Club and Ki Smith Gallery. Filling the void left by CMJ, it gives emerging artists a Manhattan platform. This year’s lineup includes Runner, DBA!, Alien Chicks, Sunset Images, Junk Drawer, Bee Blackwell and BRNDA among many others.
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29. Keyboard Karaoke at Time Out Market
Sid Gold’s Request Room brings its famed live piano karaoke experience to Time Out Market. With a songbook of over 1,000 titles, pianists don’t just play—they coach, harmonize and hype you up. The audience becomes part of the show, giving even shy singers a chance to shine in a lively, communal atmosphere.
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🍷 Food, Markets & Festivals
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6. Salon du Chocolat
Salon du Chocolat returns to the Javits Center on March 7 and 8 with chocolatiers, confectioners, pastry chefs and artisans from around the world. Explore live recipe demos and workshops, admire a chocolate fashion installation and watch talented chocolate sculptors at work. Shop gourmet treats from across the globe and sample plenty of sweet bites along the way.
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4. Breads Bakery Matcha Month
Breads Bakery is leaning into New York’s matcha obsession with a limited-time menu running March 5 through the end of the month. The offerings go beyond drinks to include matcha-packed pastries and desserts alongside café classics. It’s a carb-forward way to get your green tea fix this spring.
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🎭 Movies, Theater & Culture
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8. Flamenco Festival
The Flamenco Festival marks its 25th edition with performances at a dozen New York venues including New York City Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Joe’s Pub from February 25–March 15. More than 80 participants from 16 companies—singers, guitarists, dancers and technicians—present new works spanning many variations of Spanish flamenco. Headliners include Manuel Liñán, Eva Yerbabuena, Sara Baras, Olga Pericet, Andrés Marín and more.
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12. You Got Older
Clare Barron’s You Got Older is an “icky, tender, gorgeous” play about Mae (Alia Shawkat), whose life collapses as she returns home to care for her father (Peter Friedman). Their small talk about gardening and toothbrushes masks his recent cancer diagnosis and the unease around it. The show explores denial of death and of living with sharp humor and emotional honesty.
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13. New York International Children’s Film Festival
The New York International Children’s Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition through Sunday, March 16 at venues like IFC Center, SVA and Scandinavia House. Three weekends of kid-friendly programming include Disney and Pixar’s new animated comedy Hoppers as the opening spotlight film. Other highlights are Remaining Native, about track star Ku Stevens, and the U.S. premiere of award-winning short My Life in Versailles.
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17. Every Brilliant Thing
Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s interactive dark comedy Every Brilliant Thing. The show follows a British man who makes lists of life’s good things—first to help his mother’s depression and later his own struggles. Co-directed by Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin, it’s described as slim and sweet theater tempered by sharpness and bright nostalgia.
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10. Robert Mapplethorpe at the Gladstone Gallery
The Gladstone Gallery presents a major Robert Mapplethorpe photography exhibition from March 5–April 18 on West 24th Street. Sixteen new large-scale limited-edition works—many at 60×60 inches—span florals, female nudes and portraits of icons like Grace Jones and Patti Smith. Organized with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, the show highlights his meticulous pursuit of perfection.
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11. Continuum: Over 100 Years of Black Art
ACA Galleries’ exhibition Continuum: Over 100 Years of Black Art runs through March 7, showcasing paintings, drawings and sculptures by African American artists from the 19th century to today. Works by Romare Bearden (including a rare 1981 jazz collage), Benny Andrews, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam and more are on view. The show spotlights artistic excellence, resilience and innovation while tracing these artists’ impact on American art history.
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16. “Ballet” at Leica Gallery New York
The Leica Gallery’s group show “Ballet” features never-before-seen photographs of Misty Copeland’s final American Ballet Theatre performance. Running through March 29, it includes images by Henry Leutwyler, Diana Markosian and Kylie Shea. Together they explore discipline, vulnerability and transcendence in dance through three distinct photographic approaches united by devotion to movement.
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20. Art X Fashion at the Museum of FIT
The Museum of FIT’s Art X Fashion exhibition runs February 18–April 19 with more than 140 objects on display. Garments, accessories, textiles, photographs and artworks from MFIT’s collection show how artists from Salvador Dalí to Sonia Delaunay have used fashion as an expressive tool. The exhibit underscores fashion’s deep and mutual relationship with fine art while inviting lively debate.
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27. “In Every Transition, A Pattern”
The former Macy’s in downtown Brooklyn has been transformed into In Every Transition, A Pattern—a living light installation filling its block-long windows. Pulsing and shifting in sync with street sounds outside, it turns an empty retail shell into public art through March 16. Visit after dark for the full kaleidoscopic effect across the glass façade.
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👨👩👧 Family Fun & Things to Do
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13. New York International Children’s Film Festival
The New York International Children’s Film Festival gives NYC kids their own big-screen celebration through March 16 across multiple venues. Programming spans animated adventures like Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers to documentaries such as Remaining Native and acclaimed shorts like My Life in Versailles. It’s three weekends of films curated specifically for young audiences.
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18. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show on Earth
The “Greatest Show on Earth” returns with a reimagined all-human circus spectacular in NYC this winter. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey hits Barclays Center February 19–22 before moving to UBS Arena March 6–8. Expect popcorn-worthy thrills designed for family audiences without animal acts.
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2. Bridgerton Candlelight Evenings at Edge
Edge teams up with Fever to revive its Candlelight Evenings series after a sold-out 2025 run.This edition features a string quartet experience inspired by Bridgerton lore fit for Lady Whistledown.Fans can soak in live music atop NYC’s highest sky deck for an atmospheric night out.
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3.JFK Jr.Lookalike Contest at Washington Square Park
On Sunday ,March 8,a JFK Jr.lookalike competition takes over Washington Square Park beneath the iconic arch .Spurred by renewed interest in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story ,the contest invites fans obsessed with JFK Jr.and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s romance .A $250 cash prize awaits whoever most resembles JFK Jr.at this playful city gathering .
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5.Ted X John’s Mind in the Gutter Party
To celebrate the new season of Ted ,Peacock is throwing a two-night house party takeover at The Gutter bowling alley .The Lower East Side spot will channel ’90s senior-year chaos inspired by Ted and John’s misadventures .Expect bowling ,nostalgia ,and plenty of irreverent fun wrapped around everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear .
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9.Reopening of Hudson Yards
Vessel ,the towering honeycomb-like staircase at Hudson Yards ,reopens to visitors on March 9 .The controversial yet iconic structure returns just in time for late-winter sightseeing .It’s another chance to climb ,wander ,and take in elevated views as spring approaches .
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21.The Orchid Show
The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden fills its halls with thousands of blooming orchid species .Running for over two decades ,it remains one of the Bronx’s standout seasonal events .Visitors can wander lush displays that showcase just how spectacular these flowers can be .
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24.Skate the Square at Time Out Market
Time Out Market Union Square has turned its terrace into an open-air ice skating rink through March 31 .It’s set up for group outings ,family sessions or casual date nights alike .Skaters can glide on the ice then warm up with nearby bites and drinks just steps away .
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