These 144 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Rockaway Beach Surf Club · Far Rockaway • $
DJ sets meet fish tacos at this laid-back surf club just off Rockaway Beach. Post-surf crowds pack the outdoor tables for Baja-style bites and margaritas in a young, beachy atmosphere.
Ridgewood • $$
This Ridgewood queer bar is basically the room of requirement: some nights it's low-key burgers and Mario Kart, others it's drag queens and trance DJs in a back room glowing with neon and disco balls. Trippy murals, solid wings, and a come-as-you-are crowd make it the neighborhood's most reliable good time.
Maspeth
A converted 1903 glass factory turned door factory turned music destination, this 50,000-square-foot warehouse is NYC's largest independent music venue. With soaring ceilings that create bouncy acoustics, multiple indoor spaces, and the outdoor Ruins for summer dancing, it hosts everything from house and techno to indie rock and experimental performance art.
Jamaica
Upscale hookah lounge where smooth drinks meet old school R&B and happy hour deals that'll have you arriving early. Think plush seating, photo-worthy decor, and staff who genuinely care about your vibe.
Astoria • $$
Upscale Italian in a cozy Astoria setting with refined touches like Porcini Ravioli in truffle sauce and artichoke topped with pistachios. Save room for the Tiramisu.
Jamaica
An Egyptian-themed lounge where soca beats meet strong cocktails and hookah smoke. The standout décor—think comfort meets Cleopatra—makes this feel more destination than neighborhood bar.
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Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
The Wolfhound · Astoria
$
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Salvaje Social Club NYC · East Elmhurst
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Dive Bar LIC · LIC
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Sanger Hall · Sunnyside
$13
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
Sanger Hall · Sunnyside
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
Hush Lounge and Garden · Maspeth
$0-$10
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
Swan Marina NYC · Jamaica
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
IYKYK Forest Hills · Forest Hills
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
Blackbird's · Astoria
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Doha Bar Lounge - Brunch, Bar & Restaurant · LIC
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM
Sissy McGinty's · Astoria
$$
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Olympia Lounge & Garden · Astoria
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:30 PM
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge · Howard Beach
$$$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Lost in Paradise Rooftop · LIC
$$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 PM
The Courtyard Ale House · Sunnyside
$
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Citrico Cafe · LIC
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Blackbird's · Astoria
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Blackbird's · Astoria
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Connect Astoria · Astoria
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
Essence Restaurant · LIC
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Dive Bar LIC · LIC
$$
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Agenda Restaurant · Astoria
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Bourbon Street · Bayside
NoNo Lounge · Bayside
$$
Epic Lounge · South Ozone Park
$$$
Citrico Cafe · LIC
$$
Citrico Cafe · LIC
$$
PRIME Mēt Steakhouse · Flushing
$$
Dive Bar LIC · LIC
$$
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Lowkey Garden Lounge · Forest Hills
$$
Dada · Ridgewood
$$
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Citrico Cafe · LIC
$$
Sunswick 35/35 · Astoria
$$
The Rabbit Hole Astoria · Astoria
$$
Bungalow Bar · Rockaway Park
$$
Dive Bar LIC · LIC
$$
Kabu Bar Lounge · Flushing
$$
Debbie’s · LIC
Astoria
Free
LIC
$$
Astoria
$
South Richmond Hill
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Astoria
$$
Flushing
$$
Elmhurst
Corona
Ridgewood
LIC
Clearview
$$
LIC
Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights
LIC
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