Thanksgiving Weekend in Manhattan.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

The best thanksgiving weekend in Manhattan, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park

Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM

Central Park

Free theater under the stars

Star performer
Jazz in Bennett Park

Jazz in Bennett Park

Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM

Washington Heights

Outdoor jazz jam session

Hujar: Contact

Hujar: Contact

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30 AM

Murray Hill

Photographer's unseen process

Poetry After Dark

Poetry After Dark

Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM

East Harlem

poetry, music, and writing

SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render

SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM

Chelsea

Kaleidoscopic digital dreamscape

Star performer
Private Walking Tour: Hidden Jewish Origins of Harlem

Private Walking Tour: Hidden Jewish Origins of Harlem

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30 AM

Harlem

Where showbiz legends began

CHROMA: Tales Between the Hues

CHROMA: Tales Between the Hues

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM

West Village

Immersive Korean folktale journey

Superfunland: Journey Into The Erotic Carnival

Superfunland: Journey Into The Erotic Carnival

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM

Midtown

Adult carnival playground

Ride Historic Pullman Train Car between New York City and Albany

Ride Historic Pullman Train Car between New York City and Albany

Wed, Nov 25 · 3:40 PM

Chelsea

Vintage rail travel

Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM

Midtown

Designer afternoon tea

Star performer

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OTHELLO Presented by BEDLAM

OTHELLO Presented by BEDLAM

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

Upper West Side

Intimate Shakespeare tragedy

Pre-Existing Condition

Pre-Existing Condition

Mon, Nov 23 · 7:00 PM

West Village

Rotating stars, raw drama

Star performer
Wednesdays on the Upper East Side

Wednesdays on the Upper East Side

Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM

Upper East Side

Irish pub & quality bar fare

Great terrace
Many A Moonlit Caveat

Many A Moonlit Caveat

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM

Chelsea

Mysterious figurative paintings

Star performer
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices

Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM

Central Park

Environmental portrait art

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM

Financial District

Elevated happy hour lounge

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Frequently asked questions

How are these thanksgiving weekend 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.

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