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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Sunset Jazz Sail

Sunset Jazz Sail

Mon, Aug 24 · 6:30 PM

Financial District

Sunset jazz on the harbor

Theodora Beach Club

Theodora Beach Club

Fri, Aug 28 · 7:00 PM

Financial District

Live-fire island dinners

Paddle out with stunning skyline views of Manhattan

Paddle out with stunning skyline views of Manhattan

Wed, Aug 26 · 5:00 PM

Dumbo

Free kayaking on the east river

Live Jazz and Gospel Brunch

Live Jazz and Gospel Brunch

Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM

Harlem

Gospel brunch singalongs

Public Kayaking Program

Public Kayaking Program

Wed, Aug 26 · 5:00 PM

Dumbo

Free skyline kayaking

Kids Entrepreneur Space at Open Streets Amsterdam Ave.

Kids Entrepreneur Space at Open Streets Amsterdam Ave.

Sat, Aug 29 · 8:00 AM

Morningside Heights

youth-led maker market

Botero: An Exhibition in Partnership with The Fernando Botero Foundation Featuring RarelySeen Works from Boteros Most Defining Decade

Botero: An Exhibition in Partnership with The Fernando Botero Foundation Featuring RarelySeen Works from Boteros Most Defining Decade

Tue, Aug 25 · 10:00 AM

Upper East Side

Monumental figurative art

Reopening of The Studio Museum

Reopening of The Studio Museum

Wed, Aug 26 · 11:00 AM

Harlem

Celebrating Black art

Yoga Nidra + Mini-Sound Bath

Yoga Nidra + Mini-Sound Bath

Sat, Aug 29 · 12:15 PM

Upper East Side

Guided deep relaxation

Tree Tour

Tree Tour

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:30 AM

Financial District

Urban forest walk

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Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Wed, Aug 26 · 5:00 PM

Brooklyn Heights

Free river paddling

West 4th Summer League

West 4th Summer League

Tue, Aug 25 · 12:00 PM

Greenwich Village

Intense street basketball showdowns

Glendale Socials

Glendale Socials

Fri, Aug 28 · 9:00 PM

East Harlem

Friday night partner dancing

Field of Light

Field of Light

Thu, Aug 27 · 5:00 PM

Murray Hill

Immersive light installation

KING KIRBY” play by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente

KING KIRBY” play by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente

Thu, Aug 27 · 12:00 PM

Sunset Park

Comic legend bioplay

Forest Fitness

Forest Fitness

Tue, Aug 25 · 7:30 AM

Washington Heights

Free outdoor fitness

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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.

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