cultural fests / street fairs / food events / markets / shopping events (free admission, unless noted otherwise):
► fri-sun: casita maria’s south bronx culture festival: father gigante plaza. >>
► sat 11am-6pm: thrift 2 death $50 + below market: olly olly market (chelsea), $10 early bird admission 11am-1pm, free 1-6pm. >>
► sat 4-10pm: the second annual lower east side puerto rican parade + festival: parade starts at columbia st + rivington st; festival begins at east 11th st + avenue d. >>
► sat + sun 10am-6pm (+ various dates thru the season): japan fes japanese food festival: 1st ave bet 71st + 72nd street (sat) broadway bet 67th + 68th street (sun). >>
► sat + sun 12-6pm: fad market pop-up: brooklyn brewery (williamsburg). >>
► sun 11am-6pm: 23rd drums along the hudson: a native american and multicultural celebrationl: inwood hill park. >>
► sun 12-3pm: fourth annual nyc aapi heritage parade: sixth ave from west 44th st + west 55th st (manhattan). >>
► sun 12-4pm: fourth annual west side campaign against hunger rocks the block: 86th st bet west end ave + riverside drive (uws). >>
► sun 12-5pm: lic springs! community street festival: vernon boulevard bet 46th + 50th aves (long island city) >>
► sun 12-6pm: 35th annual philippine independence day parade and cultural festival: madison ave from 38th street to 27th street. >>
► sun 12-7pm (last saturday of the month): bronx night market: 1 fordham plaza. free admission (pay-as-you-go). >>
pride-themed events (many more to come throughout june!):
► sat 12-6pm: gaymer pride: museum of the moving image (astoria), free admission. >>
► sun 12-6pm: the new queens pride parade and multicultural festival: 37th avenue in jackson heights, queens. >>
► sun thru 6/27: pride at the whitney museum of art: various prices. >>
► mon 7pm: biology on tap: pride edition: pete’s candy store (williamsburg), free admission ($5 suggested donation). >>
six film fests / series:
► thru 6/8: the 28th brooklyn film festival: windmill studios, wythe hotel cinema, and online. $18+. >>
► thru 6/19: richard linklater’s ‘before’ trilogy: before sunrise, before sunset, before midnight. ifc center (greenwich village). $18 general, $15 seniors. >>
► thru 6/22: volver a carmen at metrograph (les): dark habits, law of desire, matador, women on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and more. $17. >>
► sat thru 6/15: charlotte zwerin: vérité pioneer at metrograph (les): gimme shelter, salesman, thelonious monk: straight, no chaser. $17. >>
► sat thru 6/21: the show must go on at metrograph (les): but i’m a cheerleader, purple rain, showgirls, velvet goldmine, and more. metrograph (les), $17. >>
► sun thru 6/13: the 15th annual art of brooklyn film festival: various locations and online. various prices. >>
sponsored
On Friday, May 30, Villa Albertine marks the return of Films on the Green with a free outdoor screening of Coco Before Chanel in Central Park.
Join us on Cedar Hill for an evening where we step into the world of fashion. Cinema meets couture with the understated elegance of Coco Before Chanel, a film that traces the early rise of a visionary who redefined style. Starring Amelie’s Academy Award nominee Audrey Tautou, the film is a tribute to design and the timeless allure of French style on screen.
Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.
Film begins at sunset. Film in French with English subtitles.
friday
thru the season: rooftop cinema club: take your movie night to new heights at rooftop cinema club, the annual open-air movie series held at the third floor skylawn rooftop of the embassy suites hotel in midtown. catch cult favorites, classics, and newer releases all season long, with provided wireless headphones to help block out the city buzz. soda, beer, wine, cocktails, popcorn, candy, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, pizza, and more are available for purchase to make it a full night out. this month’s screenings include american psycho, before sunrise, dirty dancing, friday the 13th, grease, love and basketball, moonlight, party girl, the great gatsby, the rocky horror picture show, when harry met sally, and many more. $12-29 admission (15% off for military, 10% off for students). >>
thru 9/13: bryant park picnic performances: bryant park’s annual summer performance series is back with 25 evenings of free live music, theater, and dance in the heart of midtown. bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors. blankets and bistro chairs are provided for use. the season kicks off 5/30 at 7pm with electric root: the sound of (black) music, a reimagining of ‘rogers and hammerstein’s the sound of music through a utopian, afrofuturistic lens. >>
sponsored: fri thru sun: get insider access to the city’s best secrets this weekend with new york adventure club! explore central park north with rare access inside 200-year-old fort ruins; uncover the village’s lgbtq+ history: from sexual health to civil rights; enjoy a private tour + tasting at brooklyn’s cutting-edge hydroponic farm; go farther afield to the wolf conservation center in south salem; and much more this weekend and beyond… adventure awaits! >>
sponsored: fri + sat (7:30pm): save 40% at jazz at lincoln center!: the jazz at lincoln center orchestra dives into the revolutionary sound of the 1970s, led by grammy-winning saxophonist ted nash. from stevie wonder to chick corea, experience bold new takes on the icons who defined a decade. special guests charles mcpherson and tom harrell join the jlco for an unforgettable night of fearless music-making. skint readers save 40%* with code ‘skint40’ (*excludes premium orchestra seats). >>
sponsored: fri + sat (fri 7:30pm, sat 4pm): emerge125 dance company’s 2025 nyc season at el museo del barrio: save 40%!: emerge125, a harlem-based black female-led dance company, hosts its 2025 season — a celebration of our company, supporters, and community! this thrilling 90-minute performance on may 30 at 7:30pm (with a special family matinee on may 31) will leave you breathless. featuring an exhilarating mix of reimagined masterpieces, timeless company classics, and two thrilling world premieres, this is a must-see event for dance lovers. save 40% with promo code ‘skint’ >>
fri various times (weather permitting): free outdoor movies:
coco before chanel at cedar hill in central park >>
inside out 2 at torsney playground (sunnyside) >>
kung fu panda 4 at basketball courts in frank d. o’connor playground (elmhurst) >>
the little mermaid at blake hobbs playground (east harlem) >>
the wild robot at new york hall of science (flushing meadows corona park) >>
fri 6pm: ansa edim: is this normal?: following a full run at edinburgh fringe last year, award-winning storyteller and moth storyslam champion ansa edim’s one woman storytelling show explores a black woman’s experience navigating dating disasters, societal expectations, and the cringey road to self-discovery. the pit (chelsea), $9.99 adv, $15 door. >>
fri 7pm: scrappy reading series: five emerging and established writers dig into what it means to be ‘scrappy’—in their writing lives, personal lives, love lives, and any other type of life they’re living—at the scrappy reading series. held at compère collective in red hook, the evening also features queer clouds, an exhibit by designer-artists will eatough and will fryer, on view in the gallery. drinks and snacks will be served. free admission. >>
fri 7pm (monthly): tale storytelling show: harmon leon (this american life, the new yorker) hosts an evening of performances by some of the city’s best storytellers, including jameer pond (conde nast), annie tan (the moth radio hour), eric vetter (no name storytelling), zilla vodnas (zillavision), and aida zilelian-silak (risk!), with music by cw headley. the red room at kgb bar (east village), half price online with promo code ‘discountskint’ or if you mention the skint at the door (reg. $15), plus a two-drink minimum. >>
fri 8pm (monthly): gummy worm comedy show + party: join hosts sarah adelman and alex murdoch for a night of comedy and dancing at early terrible (les). this month’s event features standup by sahib singh, sam evans, karli marulli, and jo sunday, followed by an afterparty. $12. >>
fri 8:30pm: bitches brew comedy show: this women-produced and-hosted comedy show conjures up big laughs in the back room of halyards (gowanus). tonight’s performers include anthony devito (colbert), amber singletary (a black lady sketch show), elle orlando (@_elleorlando_), nina tarr (girls on guys), and will wright. free admission (a tip jar will be passed around at the end of the show). >>
saturday
sat thru 4/19/2026: the mad mad world of jonathan adler: in his first curatorial role, ceramicist and designer jonathan adler presents more than 60 works from the museum of arts and design’s permanent collection alongside his own designs. the exhibition installation was designed by author, window dresser, former barneys new york creative director — and adler’s husband — simon doonan. museum of arts and design (midtown west). $20 general, $16 seniors, $14 students. >>
sat + sun (12-6pm): greenpoint open studios: over 200 artists and designers across greenpoint, brooklyn open their studios to the public, showcasing work in a wide range of mediums—from paintings and sculptures to film, photography, textiles, ceramics, and more. free admission. >>
sat various times (weather permitting): free outdoor movies:
becoming astrid at stuyvesant square (east village) >>
sadrack and short films at st. nicholas park (harlem) >>
shrek at paul raimonda playground (ditmars steinway) >>
sat 10am-6pm: 14th annual bushwick collective block party: bushwick collective’s annual blowout returns with live music, djs, graffiti, street art, food and merch vendors, a beer garden, and more. scheduled to perform: rakim, statik selektah, evil dee, tony touch, and many more. hosted by d-stroy. free admission. >>
sat 12-4pm: north brooklyn community boathouse free community public paddle: hop into a 29-foot canoe with experienced guides for a short trip on newton creek, where you’ll paddle out toward the east river and maybe even catch a glimpse of the manhattan skyline. no experience necessary. manhattan avenue street end park (greenpoint), free. >>
sat 5pm: relationsh*t: storytelling about all kinds of relationships and live, on-stage therapy from actual therapists collide at lynn bixenspan and morgan pielli’s relationsh*t show. q.e.d. (astoria), $12. >>
sat 5:30pm (+ 6/7): barefoot shakespeare company: unrehearsed the comedy of errors: shakespeare meets improv sport comedy in barefoot shakespeare company’s outdoor production of the comedy of errors. here’s the twist: the cast had just 30 days to learn their lines, and were not allowed to rehearse together. watch as a referee calls ‘foul’ and flags actors for missed cues, flubbed lines, and ad-libbing. summit rock in central park, free admission (tips are encouraged). >>
sat 6pm: ukulele cabaret 20th anniversary: the long-running ukulele cabaret is still strumming strong. join them as they celebrate two decades of songs, costumes, and shenanigans with performances by sonic uke, uke skywalker, les chauds lapins, and many others at gowanus dredgers canoe club boathouse. free admission (donations welcome). >>
sat 7pm, 8:30pm: rockaway film festival: the rockaway film festival presents a series of screenings at averne cinema through the summer. tonight: wildwood, nj (7pm, inside), a time capsule of the south jersey shore in the ‘90s, and the dells (8:30pm, outside), a snapshot of the international students working summer jobs in wisconsin dells. $10. >>
sat 7:30pm: open to work: an unemployed comedy show: laugh at linkedin, layoffs, and late-stage-capitalism at amanda melhuish and cat montesi’s comedy show. tonight’s lineup includes gastor almonte (comedy central), shan fahey (ziwe), tawanda gona (desus y mero), ian goldstein (the new yorker), and eben parker (arcade comedy). friends and lovers (crown heights), $10. >>
sponsored: sat 8pm: flop house comedy club east village is back: nyc’s friendliest comedy club is partnering with emmy squared pizza to bring amazing comedy to the east village! tonight’s lineup includes ari shaffir, dan toomey, daniele mora, shaunak godkhindi, and mia wilson. food and drinks will be available for purchase. 83 1st ave (east village), save 33% off with promo code ‘skint’ >>
sat 8pm: f*bomb presents: nirvana ‘happy’ vs ‘sad’ tribute: the f*bomb rock + roll party serves up two nirvana tribute sets, with live bands battling it out with happy/upbeat vs sad/angry playlists. either way, grunge wins. baker falls (les), $20. >>
sat 8:30pm: ucblk: a variety show spotlighting black performers: join hosts justin catchens, dominique kaplowitz, and shem pennant for a night of improv, sketch, stand-up, music and more—featuring a dynamic lineup of black performers. ucb (east village), $10 adv, $15 day of. >>
sunday
sun thru 9/28: (sundays at 10am): yoga at socrates sculpture park: socrates sculpture park (lic) offers free, outdoor vinyasa yoga classes with instructors from astoria yoga. all experience levels welcome. byo mat or towel and water. >>
sun thru 6/30 (9:30pm): kb comedy hour: comedian kelly bachman (hysterical, reductress) takes over bushwick’s vino theater all month long, working out material for an upcoming special. jaffer khan (kawps) opens. byob. free admission (pay-what-you-wish at the exit). >>
sun 1-5pm: red hook regatta: for the first time since 2022, the red hook regatta returns to valentino pier, where remote-controlled, 3D-printed, and d.i.y boats race through an obstacle course along the scenic waterfront. free admission. >>
sun 2-10pm: tiki disco: the tiki disco crew hosts another banger outdoor dance party at knockdown center (maspeth). free (rsvp). >>
sun 2:30pm: fascism isn’t funny: a comedy show for the emotionally exhausted: comedy and activism mix for an afternoon tailored to entertain, educate, and energize those exhausted by bad news. hosted by micaela fagan and featuring jess salomon, edson montenegro, vickie wang, and more. presented in partnership with the okra project, with all ticket proceeds going to support their mutual aid work. caveat (les), $13.61 with promo code ‘okra’ (reg. $15 adv, $20 door). >>
sun 5pm: rejected shorts: writer and comedian michelle cohn (vulture, mcsweeney’s) hosts a show where nyc writers and comedians join together to celebrate scorned satire, bad headlines, jokes that don’t land, and other art smacked with the cruel hand of rejection. featuring amanda lehr (the new yorker), charu sinha (vulture), mckenna moore (date a comic), christopher morucci, ashley everhart, sebastian martinez, carmen mendoza, and danny lempert. caveat (les), save $6 with promo code ‘rejectedperson’ >>
sun 7pm: decades cover show: 2000s: go back in time on the rooftop at our wicked lady (bushwick), where cover bands take on the 2000s: jumble jumble as the white stripes, little sister as queens of the stone age, and it’s britney, bitch as britney spears. $14.12. >>
sun 8:30pm: solving your problems with chloe troast: comedian and actress chloe troast (snl) and her comedy pals team up to tackle the audience’s problems through improv. proceeds will be donated to local mental health charities. ucb (east village), $15 adv, $20 day of. >>
monday
mon various times (weather permitting): free outdoor movies:
dirty dancing at the hudson (inwood) >>
sally at gansevoort plaza (meatpacking district) >>
mon 5pm doors: movies at the united palace with lin-manuel miranda and leslie odom, jr.: the movies at the united palace (washington heights) series celebrates the 10-year anniversary of hamilton on broadway with a series of films starring the original cast. next up: one night in miami (2020), followed by a discussion with lin-manuel miranda and leslie odom, jr. free admission (rsvp). >>
mon 6:30pm: musical chairs at bryant park: bryant park’s epic game of musical chairs returns, with hundreds of hopeful players circling for a chance to claim the last chair. hosted by comedian ophira eisenberg with dj flip bundlez, the event pits groups of 30 against each other until only one champion remains. bonus: the first 450 to check in will score a limited-edition musical chairs t-shirt. free admission. >>
mon 7pm (monthly): living radio: contemporary radio drama, with a revisionist twist: living radio stages live performances of new radio plays inspired by the news, with results ranging from wacky to reflective. under st. marks (greenwich village), sliding scale admission. >>
mon 7pm: to die for: 30th anniversary screening: ifc center (greenwich village) marks the 30th anniversary of gus van sant’s to die for—starring nicole kidman, matt dillon, and joaquin phoenix—with a special screening followed by a q+a and book signing with author joyce maynard, moderated by writer rachel syme (penpalooza, the new yorker). $18 general, $15 seniors. >>
mon 7:30pm (monthly): miss manhattan non-fiction reading series: an evening with the queer love project: elyssa goodman and r.c. gstaad iii’s monthly showcase for nonfiction writers returns for an evening of readings by bridgett m. davis (love, rita), molly crabapple (drawing blood), and lynn sally (neo-burlesque: striptease as transformation). niagara bar (east village), free admission. >>
ongoing
our roundup of 70+ ongoing events and attractions: summer on the hudson, the met fifth ave’s new roof garden commission, brooklyn cyclones baseball season, bargemusic, and more. >>
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