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Nov. 27 & Nov. 28 at 7pm
Kings County Distillery · Brooklyn Navy Yard
Learn to nose and taste whiskey like a distiller at New York City's oldest distillery. You'll work through five premium handcrafted pours while picking up pro techniques to train your palate, plus meet the working cats who call the barrel house home.
Every day
Gotham Archery - Brooklyn · Gowanus • $45
Channel your inner Hawkeye in a one-hour crash course that takes you from zero to actually hitting targets. Patient instructors break down stance, aim, and release into simple steps, then let you loose for 40 minutes of shooting practice plus a friendly competition. All gear provided, just bring your focus (and maybe a little competitive spirit).
November 25 at 3pm +2
Matchaful · Manhattan • $50
Ever wondered what matcha tastes like before it becomes matcha? This guided tasting follows the leaf from farm to whisk, sipping kukicha, tencha, and ceremonial matcha at every stage of its transformation.
November 22 at 4pm +2
Matchaful · Manhattan • $60
Learn to taste matcha like a pro in this guided flight of three premium varieties, including two bar-exclusive blends and Limited Reserve Tsuyuhikari. You'll leave with a take-home sample and sharp new skills to distinguish your Gokou from your Saemidori.
Every day
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre · Theater District • $64
Havana's golden age gets the Broadway treatment, with a live onstage band tearing through son, bolero, and danzón. This Tony-winning musical traces the true story behind the legendary album: expect goosebumps and happy feet.
Every day
Blue Note · Greenwich Village
Legendary Greenwich Village jazz club where world-class musicians play intimate shows just feet from your table. The space is compact and the vibe is pure New York—expect tight seating, excellent drinks, and unforgettable performances.
Nov. 22 & Nov. 29 at 6pm
Lucinda's · Manhattan • Free
Nashville comes to Avenue A: original songwriters share their work "in the round" at this intimate Sunday showcase. Authentic country charm, no cowboy cosplay, just real music and good company.
Nov. 22 & Nov. 29 at 7pm
Plowshares Coffee Roasters · Manhattan • $10
World-class jazz in a cozy Harlem coffee shop, played on a 100-year-old Kurtzman piano with an open jam for local musicians after the first set. Grab a coffee, settle in, and watch the afternoon unfold.
Nov. 27 & Nov. 28 at 10:30pm
Level Restaurant & Bar · Gravesend • $$$$
Step into a world of power suits and provocative fantasy as acrobatic dancers and a live vocalist transform the restaurant into a bold late-night spectacle of desire and illusion.
Every day from Oct. 6 to Nov. 22
Theater 555 · Hell's Kitchen • $64
Two liberals walk into a donor meeting and proceed to tear each other apart. Marilu Henner and Stranger Things' Shannon Purser spar over money, morality, and what generosity costs.
Every day at 8pm
Delacorte Theater · Central Park • Free
Catch a free Shakespeare performance under the stars at the Delacorte Theater, Central Park's iconic open-air amphitheater. Professional casts bring the Bard to life in a magical setting.
November 28 at 8pm +1
Rockefeller Plaza · Midtown
Witness 50 years of comedy history in the making at this legendary live sketch show. Catch celebrity hosts, musical guests, and the chaos of network TV happening in real time.
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Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 PM
The Stonewall Inn · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Slate · Flatiron District
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · Manhattan
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 PM
Sounds Of Brazil · Manhattan
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:30 PM
Loreley Beer Garden · Manhattan
Free
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 PM
Phoenix Bar · East Village
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Chelsea Table & Stage · Manhattan
$36
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Lena Horne Theatre · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · Manhattan
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 PM
NEXO NYC · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Jouvay Night Club · Jamaica
Free
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Cassette · Flushing
Free
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Minskoff Theatre · Manhattan
$149-$301.5
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM
Ferdi · West Village
$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM
Swift Hibernian Lounge · NoHo
$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:30 PM
Le Boudoir · Brooklyn Heights
$$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 PM
Pier 78 at Hudson River Park · Hell's Kitchen
$34.95-$50
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
The Stonewall Inn · Manhattan
Free
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 PM
NEXO NYC · Midtown
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
The Concord NYC · Manhattan
$10-$280
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM
Copacabana Nightclub · Hell's Kitchen
$$
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Gershwin Theatre · Theater District
$99-$129
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM
Long Gallery Harlem · Harlem
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 PM
The Stonewall Inn · Manhattan
Free
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Island Cz Lounge · East Flatbush
$
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 PM
IL Sole · Manhattan
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:30 PM
St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Manhattan
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM
Only Love Strangers · Lower East Side
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
St. Marks Comedy Club · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
MAMATACO · Bushwick
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
Copacabana · Jackson Heights
$20
Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PM
Watermark · Manhattan
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:15 PM
David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 PM
The Stonewall Inn · Manhattan
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 PM
Pier 36 NYC · Manhattan
$15
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
MAMATACO · Bushwick
$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30 PM
LA CASITA BROOKLYN · Bushwick
$$
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 PM
LIONS FIGHT BRIGHTON, KICKBOXING, MMA, PERSONAL TRAINING & MORE · Brighton Beach
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30 PM
The Theater Center · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Industry Bar · Hell's Kitchen
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Rodney's Comedy Club · Manhattan
$22.31
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:30 PM
Jib Lanes · Flushing
$16-$25
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Sugardaddy's Gentlemen's Club · LIC
$$$$
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 PM
The Gaf West · Hell's Kitchen
Free
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 PM
Bar Calico · Manhattan
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 PM
The Courtyard Ale House · Sunnyside
$
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 PM
Seventh Heaven Bar & Karaoke · Bushwick
Free
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Copacabana Nightclub · Manhattan
$$
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
MAMATACO · Bushwick
$$
Sun, Nov 22 · 12:20 PM
Film Forum · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
Music Inn World Instruments · Manhattan
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Agenda Restaurant · Astoria
Free
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Theater District
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:30 PM
Launch Family Entertainment Queens · Howard Beach
$35.99
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:30 PM
Copacabana · Jackson Heights
$69
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
Club 51 NYC · Hell's Kitchen
$0-$35.8
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