11 Things to Do in New York City This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

A Tribute To Frank Sinatra

A Sinatra tribute at the Ace Hotel New York, billed as 'The Most Electrifying Party In Town.'

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Ace Hotel New York, 20 W 29th St, New York, NY

An Evening With Lynne Koplitz

A special stand-up comedy evening with Lynne Koplitz in the Main Room.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Broadway Comedy Club, near Times Square

Over My Head, I Hear Freedom in the Air

A Lincoln Center Presents performance titled 'Over My Head, I Hear Freedom in the Air.'

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Lincoln Center

Festivals & Special Events

Painted Threads Festival

The third annual festival of weaving, quilting, tie and dye, bead making, and tissue dyeing on silk and fabric.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 12:00 PM · 645 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY

Open House New York

Access to hundreds of venues not ordinarily open to the public, citywide.

Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Citywide

Food & Drink

An Idiot's Guide to Wine

A wine experience at Arlo Williamsburg, listed on Fever's Originals lineup.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Arlo Williamsburg

Okonomi / Yuji Ramen Manhattan Pop-Up

Okonomi/Yuji Ramen takes over the former Little Mad space in Koreatown with breakfast by day from its Williamsburg restaurant.

Through Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:30am to 2:30pm · 110 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Arts & Culture

Sherry Turkle & Jon Kabat-Zinn in Conversation

A live conversation with MIT professor Sherry Turkle and mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn celebrating Turkle's new book.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 PM · All Souls School, 1157 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The Showroom: Mid-Century Modern

Opening reception for Agora Gallery's Mid-Century Modern exhibition, running October 15 – November 3, 2026.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 6-8pm · Agora Gallery, 530 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001

I Became We

World premiere of a first-person monologue performed by a sixteen-person classical choir, with a limited run through November 15.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Linda Gross Theater, 336 West 20th Street, New York, NY

Free Events

K-Pulse Free K-Pop Dance Classes

Free K-pop dance classes in the park, with Halloween-themed songs and no experience needed.

Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · New York, NY 10001