16 Things to Do in New York City This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Free Events

Kenneth E. Parris III: OUR AMERICA – Participatory Public Art

A participatory public art performance by Kenneth E. Parris III at Brooklyn Borough Hall, open to the public throughout the day.

Friday, May 1, 2026 10:30 AM · Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY

First Fridays at the Frick Collection

Free after-hours evening at the Frick featuring gallery tours, live music in the Garden Court, drinks, and special fashion-focused programming tied to 'Fashion Week at the Frick.'

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:30 PM · The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Macy's Flower Show 2026

Macy's annual Flower Show transforms the flagship Herald Square store into a stunning floral wonderland through May 10.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Macy's, 151 W 34th St, New York, NY

Music & Nightlife

Sam Silver at Unveiled

Underground DJ Sam Silver brings deep house heat to Unveiled, an intimate Brooklyn venue at 94 North 13th Street in Williamsburg.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Unveiled, 94 North 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY

ITMATTERS Comedy Showcase at New York Comedy Club

A stand-up comedy showcase featuring Santi Espinosa, Sonya Vai, Dave Columbo, Ben Rosenfeld, and Erin Maguire at New York Comedy Club Midtown.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:00 PM · New York Comedy Club, Midtown, New York, NY

Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at City Winery

Grammy-winning Arturo O'Farrill and his full Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra bring electrifying Latin jazz to City Winery's Pier 57 stage on Sunday evenings in May.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 · City Winery NYC, Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY

Traditional Irish Music with Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford

Two of Ireland's most celebrated traditional musicians and longtime members of Lúnasa join Alan Murray for a soul-stirring night of Irish music at Symphony Space.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway & 95th Street, New York, NY

Arts & Culture

Ice Theatre of New York Spring Benefit Gala

Three evenings of dynamic ice dance incorporating Argentine tango, contemporary dance, and suave skating at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, 61 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY

Jose-Ricardo Presman: A Mountain Overlooking a Home by the Lake

Opening reception for a new exhibition by Jose-Ricardo Presman at Amos Eno Gallery in Brooklyn Heights.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Amos Eno Gallery, 191 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights, NY

The Cellar Creator Program by Genesis House

A creator-focused program hosted at Genesis House on the High Line through May 5, blending art, culture, and community in a unique setting.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Genesis House, 40a 10th Avenue, New York, NY

Dystopia Gets Personal: Laila Lalami & Megha Majumdar

PEN America presents a literary conversation between two acclaimed novelists on dystopia and personal stakes, hosted at the iconic Strand Book Store.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Strand Book Store, New York, NY

Family-Friendly

Messy Millie

A whirlwind family performance featuring the imaginative and creative Millie, suitable for young audiences at 92NY.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:30 AM · 92NY, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Outdoors & Active

Road to Dance Beyond at Greenpoint Loft

Ecstatic Dance NYC brings an immersive movement experience to The Greenpoint Loft in Brooklyn, blending free-form dance with community energy.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:30 PM · The Greenpoint Loft, Brooklyn, NY

Festivals & Special Events

Billie Eilish Penn Plaza Pop-Up

Billie Eilish takes over Penn Plaza with a one-weekend-only pop-up tied to her new 3D concert film.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Penn Plaza, New York, NY

Bollywood Cruise Party Desi Dinner Buffet

A Bollywood-themed dinner cruise with a Desi buffet and dancing on the water departing from Skyport Marina in Manhattan.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:30 PM · Skyport Marina, New York, NY

Date Night

Rooftop Cinema Club – Seasonal Screenings

Catch movies under the open sky at Embassy Suites Skylawn Rooftop in Midtown, with wireless headphones, drinks, and cinema concessions — May screenings include Amélie, Past Lives, Sinners, and more.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Embassy Suites Skylawn Rooftop, Midtown, New York, NY