11 Things to Do in New York City This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Sports

US Open Tennis Championships

The premier Grand Slam tennis event returns to Flushing Meadows with world-class matches, family-friendly activities, and fan experiences running through mid-September.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 9:30 AM · Flushing Meadows — Corona Park, Queens

Music & Nightlife

Story Warz w/ Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J Gomez + Special Guests

Comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez face off with big-name guests in this hilarious game of deceptive storytelling at the New York Comedy Club Midtown.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:45 PM · New York Comedy Club, Midtown

Natasha Chandel Live In New York City

South Asian comedian Natasha Chandel brings her stand-up show to the Broadway Comedy Club's intimate Red Room for a one-night performance.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:30 PM · Broadway Comedy Club, New York

Arts & Culture

The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center Theater

Whoopi Goldberg performs her acclaimed solo monologue show at Lincoln Center Theater in a limited run through August 30.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Lincoln Center Theater, New York

Frida and Diego: The Last Dream

MoMA presents an intimate dual exhibition exploring the late works and creative legacy of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, closing September 12.

Friday, August 21, 2026 10:30 AM · The Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, New York

the moon rituals (play workshop) – Opening Night

Opening night of this cathartic comedy play about pain and the body, performed at The Tank's intimate theater space in Midtown.

Monday, August 24, 2026 7:00 PM · The Tank, 312 W 36th St., New York

Festivals & Special Events

La Casita — The Bad Bunny Immersive Nightclub Experience

Step into a fully immersive Bad Bunny universe at 428 Johnson Ave in Bushwick, with Latin beats, stunning visuals, and electric energy in an unforgettable nightlife setting.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · 428 Johnson Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn

Outdoors & Active

Walking Tour: Harlem – The Renaissance, the Neighborhood, the Legacy

An insider walking tour through Central Harlem exploring the history, culture, and architectural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.

Friday, August 21, 2026 11:00 AM · Meet Outside Utopia Neighborhood Club House, 170 W. 130th St., Harlem

Free Events

Comedy Night presented by Yikes Comedy at 190 Bowery

Yikes Comedy brings a curated stand-up night to the iconic 190 Bowery space in SoHo, one of the city's most architecturally striking venues.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 190 Bowery, SoHo, New York

Haus of K Seoul Beauty Lounge

A free K-beauty pop-up lounge offering complimentary in-store beauty services and product experiences through August 31.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · New York City

SummerStage in Central Park

NYC Parks' beloved annual series continues with free and ticketed live music performances across the five boroughs, with Central Park as the main stage.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Central Park, New York City