17 Things to Do in New York City This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Arts & Culture

Close to Home | Summer Invitational at First Street Gallery

Opening reception for a summer group exhibition at First Street Gallery in Chelsea, featuring works by Gillian Wainwright, Ken Carbone, and more.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · First Street Gallery, 547 W 27th St, Suite 514

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City presents a multi-day outdoor dance festival featuring BAAND and other companies on the plaza.

Tuesday, July 28 – Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Lincoln Center, Upper West Side

40th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Opening Reception

The opening reception for the 40th annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, showcasing international contemporary artists in a classic Chelsea gallery.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Agora Gallery, 530 W 25th St, New York

Frida and Diego: The Last Dream at MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art presents a major exhibition exploring the relationship and work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Saturday, March 21 – Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 AM · The Museum of Modern Art, 11 W 53rd St

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

The acclaimed two-part stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues its Broadway run at the Lyric Theatre.

Monday, July 27 – Sunday, December 21, 2026 · Lyric Theatre, Broadway

Festivals & Special Events

47th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow

A beloved annual powwow featuring Native American dance, music, and culture at the historic Queens County Farm Museum.

Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park

Harlem Week

Two weeks of live music, dance performances, dining, panel discussions, and activities celebrating the cultural history of Harlem.

Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Harlem

Music & Nightlife

Artificially Unintelligent: A Night Of Tech-themed Comedy

A themed stand-up comedy night skewering tech culture and AI at Broadway Comedy Club near Times Square.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, New York

Tamar Braxton at City Winery NYC

R&B powerhouse Tamar Braxton performs early and late shows at City Winery's intimate Pier 57 venue.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · City Winery, Pier 57, New York

Brazilian Night by Daddy Rabbit

Forbes-lauded and Time Out-approved, this underground jazz speakeasy event brings electrifying Brazilian music and dancing to Berimbau Brazilian Table.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Berimbau Brazilian Table, 3 W 36th St, New York

Family-Friendly

Magic Show for All Ages in NYC: The Broadway Magic Hour

A fun-filled family magic show with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 2:00 PM · Broadway Magic Hour, 318 W 53rd St, New York

Free Events

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Block Party at Brower Park

BRIC's beloved Celebrate Brooklyn! series heads to Brower Park in Crown Heights for a free block party with Black House Radio.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM · Brower Park, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Glossier Balmdega Pop-Up

Glossier's Balmdega pop-up runs through August, offering free samples and experiences celebrating their iconic Balm Dotcom product.

Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, August 31, 2026 · New York City

Date Night

¡Wepa! Summer Salsa Socials

Free salsa social dancing at the stunning Hispanic Society Museum & Library in Washington Heights — a unique cultural venue meets dance party.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · The Hispanic Society Museum + Library, Washington Heights

Outdoors & Active

Free Camping in NYC Parks

Starting August 2, New Yorkers can camp under the stars for free in Central Park, Orchard Beach, and other NYC parks with a reservation.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Central Park, Orchard Beach, and other NYC parks

Sports

Knicks Championship Trophy 'For the Win' Exhibit at AMNH

The NBA's official Larry O'Brien Trophy celebrating the Knicks' championship goes on display alongside 70 sports relics in the 'For the Win' exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · American Museum of Natural History, Upper West Side

Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball

The Mets' single-A affiliate plays home games at Maimonides Park on Coney Island, adjacent to the famed boardwalk.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Maimonides Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn