Shakespeare in the Park Star Performer
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
Central Park
Date Night Ideas This Week in Manhattan.
The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.
The best date night ideas in Manhattan, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.
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Browse Manhattan neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
The Cherry Orchard Star Performer
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
Upper East Side
Paranormal Activity
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
Theater District
Pre-Existing Condition Star Performer
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
West Village
The Rocky Horror Show
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
Midtown
Lean-To
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:15 PM
Upper East Side
Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 PM
Theater District • $$
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes Ending Soon
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
West Village
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie Ending Soon
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM
West Village
Sheba's Speakeasy Comedy Club Star Performer
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:30 PM
Theater District • $$
Not everyone knows about these
The Comedy of Errors
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM
Battery Park City
La Ventana de los Chévere Ending Soon
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM
Lower East Side
OTHELLO Presented by BEDLAM
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
Upper West Side
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Tribeca
Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
Upper East Side
GALAS Star Performer
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
Meatpacking District
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Frequently asked questions
How are these date night ideas in Manhattan chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is this list up to date?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.