Until August 4th: The Oyster Radio Hour A live radio show that combines science, stories and songs, celebrating the resilience of oysters and their important ecological role. With special guests, the show combines hope and connection and highlights the humble oyster’s journey to revival. On Little Island. Until August 11th you have the Whitney Biennial, that takes place every two years. This year’s theme is “Even Better than the Original” and will showcase the work of 71 artists and collectives. Restaurant Week runs through August 18 at hundreds of restaurants across the five boroughs. General reservations open July 16. Also on display is “Apollo: When We Flew to the Moon” at the Intrepid Museum. The exhibition is included with museum admission and runs through October 2. The Rubin Museum will permanently close its premises later this year and will be open through October. If you’ve never been, it’s time to go. Through October 27: The New York Botanical Garden is joining in the Mad Hatter’s fun and presenting a new garden-wide exhibition entitled “Wonderland: Curious Nature” in 2024.

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8/1: Broadway in Bryant Park with 106.7 LITE FM Presenter: Helen Little. Supporting act: A special performance by the students of AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Performances by:& Juliet, A Wonderful World, SIX The Musical, The Outsiders And Evil.

8/1: Uptown Bouncea block party series hosted by the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio, featuring live performances, artistic activities, special guests, music and dance, and free access to exhibitions currently running at the host museums. A live performance by the Afro-Cuban Music Collective of Clave Y Cuba, plus DJ sets by Marcus Logan and Taina Enikeyi at El Museo del Barrio; and an East Harlem celebration with DJ Ted Smooth at MCNY. Free, but registration required!

8/2: Museum of Modern Art UNIQLO NYC Nights offers New Yorkers free admission and extended hours on the first Friday of every month. Explore the galleries, get creative with drawing sessions, enjoy music and catch a movie in the theater. Just remember to reserve a ticket online in advance. Tickets go on sale a week in advance; same-day movie tickets are also free for New Yorkers and are available onsite starting at 4 p.m.8/3, 10 and 17: Summer roads Miles without cars as walkers, joggers, cyclists and people watchers dominate Manhattan

03.08.-18: Harlem Week celebrates the history, food, art and spirit of the Uptown neighborhood. Visitors can enjoy an impressive lineup of activities, from jazz performances and dance parties to running races and even a climate conference and career fair. Local organizations like the Apollo Theater also get involved, and this year it all kicks off with a Summer Streets block party to celebrate the 50th anniversary. Find the full schedule of events here.

8/4: Arrival (2016) Movie nights in Bryant Park this summer with Paramount+. Screenings are every Monday at 8 p.m.

8/ 10-11: Jazz Age Race Partying and the Roaring ’20s return to Governors Island for the 19th year. Live performances by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra, one of the world’s premier Jazz Age dance orchestras, and The Dreamland Follies, an Art Deco dance spectacular for 10 ladies. Get your bowler hat out of the closet and secure your tickets today.

8/10: JAPAN Fes on the Upper East Side, the world’s largest Japanese food festival, attracting 300,000 visitors each year and featuring 1,000 stalls. Enjoy dishes like takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki and more. on the Upper East Side

11. – 17.8.: Battery Dance Festival.This year’s lineup includes local NYC companies as well as touring groups from around the world, including Taiwan, the Netherlands, Canada, and more. Spectacular special events will return to the stage, including Young Voices in Dance, which gives artists ages 15-22 the opportunity to perform their original works, and India Day, which showcases classical Indian dance in styles rarely seen in the U.S. Register today and get moving.
8/12: Titanic Movie Nights in Bryant Parkthis summer with Paramount+. Screenings take place every Monday at 8 p.m.

18.8.: JAPAN Fes The Upper West Side is home to the world’s largest Japanese food festival, attracting 300,000 visitors each year and showcasing 1,000 stalls. Enjoy dishes like takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki, and more.

19.8.: The US Open Fan Day. Get ready to see US Open legends Tommy Haas, Garbiñe Muguruza, James Blake and Bethanie Mattek-Sands as they take to the court again for a one-off exhibition match!

23.8.: The Intrepid Museum will open its doors for free on Friday, August 23 (tickets normally cost $36/adult), allowing visitors to explore the museum and enjoy free programming after hours. On Free Fridays, visitors can explore the museum for free and enjoy programming after hours. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m.

August 23-24: Afropunk Festival, a celebration of alternative black music and art, at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.

24.8.: JAPAN Fes in the East Village, the world’s largest Japanese food festival, which attracts 300,000 visitors each year and features 1,000 stalls. Enjoy dishes like takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki, and more. 26.8. – 8.9.: The US Open in Queens.

27.8.: JAPAN Fes in the East Village, the world’s largest Japanese food festival, which attracts 300,000 visitors each year and features 1,000 stalls. Enjoy dishes like takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki, and more.