Things to do in New York City worth leaving the house for.

I pay attention to what's on in New York City and keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Tell me what you like and I'll point you to the right ones.

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Gospel Wednesday Music Concert

Gospel Wednesday Music Concert

Wed, Sep 9 · 5:30 PM

Hamilton Heights

Gospel celebration in Harlem

Sunset Jazz Sail

Sunset Jazz Sail

Thu, Sep 3 · 6:30 PM

Financial District

live jazz harbor cruise

Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park

Thu, Sep 3 · 8:00 PM

Central Park

Free outdoor theater

Free Late-Night Wednesdays

Free Late-Night Wednesdays

Wed, Sep 9 · 5:00 PM

East Harlem

after-hours museum access

Live Jazz and Gospel Brunch

Live Jazz and Gospel Brunch

Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM

Harlem

Gospel brunch singalongs

Free Late-Night Wednesdays

Free Late-Night Wednesdays

Wed, Sep 9 · 5:00 PM

East Harlem

free museum access & cocktails

“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

Fri, Sep 4 · 12:00 PM

Jamaica

1976 nostalgia on display

D&D 5E - D&D in NYC Weekly Campaign

D&D 5E - D&D in NYC Weekly Campaign

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

Boerum Hill

Cozy D&D nights

Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh" Free Exhibition

Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh" Free Exhibition

Fri, Sep 4 · 12:00 PM

Jamaica

Bangladeshi art & identity

Reopening of The Studio Museum

Reopening of The Studio Museum

Fri, Sep 4 · 11:00 AM

Harlem

Celebrating Black art

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Harlem Jazz Series

Harlem Jazz Series

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 PM

Harlem

Intimate church jazz

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar

Fri, Oct 2 · 11:00 AM

Flushing

Regional Indonesian street food

Cabernet Cabaret with Catherine Cohen

Cabernet Cabaret with Catherine Cohen

Wed, Sep 9 · 8:00 PM

East Village • $$

Comedy cabaret night

Comedians You Should Know

Comedians You Should Know

Wed, Sep 9 · 9:00 PM

Greenpoint

Weekly comedy showcase

Pre-Existing Condition

Pre-Existing Condition

Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM

West Village

Raw relationship drama, rotating stars

Many A Moonlit Caveat

Many A Moonlit Caveat

Fri, Sep 4 · 10:00 AM

Chelsea

Mysterious figurative paintings

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How does Outgoing pick things to do in New York City?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

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