Rossilynne Skena Culgan

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and parties, the Queerly Festival, Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including outdoor movie screenings like at the Intrepid, Pride events, a free concert at Hudson Yards, and awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

It’s America’s big day and we're here for it. Head to one of Gotham’s best beaches, grab your sunscreen and your sunnies and prepare for some fun in the sun. After gorging on red-white-and-blue treats and drinks, head out for the night to watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks or sail around NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of the 4th of July in NYC

While there’s nothing wrong with touristy attractions—some things you just have to see—the experience might be memorable for the wrong reasons: crowds, wait times, lack of time to fully enjoy. If you’re a repeat visitor or a local looking to get off the beaten path, these non-touristy things to do in NYC are for you. Visitors to New York flock to well-known attractions like the Empire State Building, Central Park, Chelsea, and Times Square. You can find equally impressive views, natural beauty, art galleries, and colorful photo ops at other lesser-known spots. These alternative things to do in New York are just as memorable and far less crowded. After you’ve explored these non-touristy alternatives, go a little deeper and discover the best secret spots in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best New York attractions RECOMMENDED: The best attractions in Manhattan RECOMMENDED: The best crime tours in NYC This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

June is Pride Month, which means New York’s LGBTQ+ is ready to party, celebrate and stand up for equal rights in all the city’s rainbow-wrapped glory for the NYC Pride March and more. The Pride celebrations continue all month long. If you’re looking for LGBTQ+ things to do, we have your back—we’ve assembled the best performances, comedy shows, parties, gay bars and events that'll have you dancing, singing, learning and feeling heard. And while there’s no official census or index, it’s believed that New York City has the largest LGBTQ+ population in America—and that’s something to celebrate all year long! RECOMMENDED: A guide to Pride NYC

This summer in NYC promises to be an unforgettable one. The city has a boundless energy once the heat cranks up, so it's time to start checking off our sensational list of things to do in summer in NYC. Some of the most popular New York attractions provide an endless list of things to do outside from rooftop movies and free dance parties to can’t-miss music festivals and more. Here’s how to make the absolute most of these steamy summer nights. Tip: You may want to request off for a few staycation days too so you can spend some time relaxing at a few rooftop pools during the week when they’re less crowded. RECOMMENDED: NYC events calendar for 2023

Some of the best things to do in summer are NYC events in July. Even after all the 4th of July events simmer down, there are still many awesome things to do for the duration of the month. After Independence Day, enjoy fantastic outdoor fun, hit up one of the city’s many rooftops and make sure to pencil in getting a tan at the best beaches in NYC while the weather is still hot, hot, hot.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar

It's time to celebrate Juneteenth 2023! Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s, but in 2020, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. NYC and New York recently made Juneteenth an official holiday, and it's now a federal holiday also.  What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers brought news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and enslaved people were free (this was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.) The celebration was coined "Juneteenth" and became a time for praying and for gathering with family. It became massively celebrated in Texas decades later, with many of the formerly enslaved and their descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date, according to Juneteenth.com. When is Juneteenth? June 19 is on a Monday this year. How will Juneteenth be celebrated this year? The day has been celebrated more in Southern states with rodeos, fishing, barbecuing and baseball, with a focus on education and self-improvement. New York City has so many ways to celebrate this year. Scroll down to make your plans for Juneteenth.

A beloved New York City tradition since 1976, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are back for 2023 with a dazzling show. It's one of the best events to celebrate the 4th of July in NYC. What time is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show? On Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 9:25pm. Where are the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks? They'll be launched in the East River centered around Midtown Manhattan between E. 26th and E. 40th Streets. What is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show? Over 60,000 shells (2,400 per minute) are launched off five different barges along the East River. The extravaganza lasts 25 minutes and features, according to Macy's itself, "a host of shells and numerous effects in 30 colors and shapes." New effects this year include a mile-wide waving flag created by a combination of red, white, and blue palm and strobing shells; a sunflower ring; red stop sign-shaped effects; and new ghost pyro that turns from one color to another.  "This year’s pyrotechnic design will feature the most dynamic collection of animated shells ever launched during Macy’s annual spectacle," Macy's said in a press release. "The resulting pyrotechnic firepower will span a mile across the East River in a multi-layer presentation, reaching dramatic heights of 1,000 feet to the water’s edge." Who will perform at the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks? This year's synchronized playlist focuses on American classics that pay homage to the nation’s musical trailblazers. Expect to hear "The Star Bangled Ban

Everywhere you turn these days, there’s a news story about the busy travel season ahead—Airports are crowded! TSA is overwhelmed! Flights are canceled! We don’t mean to alarm you but your favorite summer destinations will be congested this year. The better travel option? Finding somewhere cool that’s somewhat undiscovered, such as our picks of the top underrated beach towns in the U.S. You’ll catch plenty of rays, splash around on some very pristine shorelines and avoid the crowds, which is all anybody really wants on vacation. Think no lines to get into places, no reservations required to dine and no wait should you decide to show up somewhere at the last minute because anything else would be a waste of your precious time off.

Time Out Wear your sunblock: The best NYC events in June 2023 are things to do outside. When you’re not spending all your free time soaking up the sun at the best beaches or drinking atop the city’s finest rooftop bars, you'll be rocking your rainbow during the Pride March and catching Tribeca Festival screeners. Get your tickets now for the best happenings of the month and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed for good weather. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2023

It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about summer in the city, but when you need to beat the heat, why not give free kayaking in NYC a try? We’ve got plenty of water, from the Hudson River to the East River, and these waterways offer some of the best views of many of New York’s attractions. If you own your own kayak, you’re all set to paddle. For the rest of us, there are many organizations around the city that aim to reconnect urbanites to nature and the aquatic ecosystems that surround us. Groups of boaters and paddling enthusiasts lead small groups around New York’s waterways, offering a cool, relaxing and educational adventure. Best of all? It’s free! NYC Parks also hosts one-off free kayaking and canoeing events throughout the summer!  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island City all have boating opportunities for you this summer. Most are first-come-first-served or by reservation only, so be sure to check before you head out. After all that paddling, you can absolutely treat yourself to a hearty NYC brunch afterwards. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do outside in NYC

What's more fun than a comedy show? A comedy show that ends with a party! At The Pregame, a monthly stand-up show, you can stick around afterward for a party with the performers and your fellow audience members. This month's show is on Friday, April 28 on the Lower East Side. The theme for this month: Woodstock and Summer of ’69. All are encouraged to rock their best flower power outfits including bell-bottoms, tie-dye, floral prints, and peace signs.  The lineup of comics includes Corinne Fischer (Huffington Post), Maddie Wiener (Comedy Central), Andre Mitchell (The Apollo), Brent Birnbaum (Tubi), Spencer Wright (Greenwich Village Comedy Club), TJ Francis (New York Comedy Club), and Will Purpura (Vermont Comedy Festival).

If you have to Google new slang like "simp," don't worry, this show has got you covered. Simp Fest, a stand-up comedy show unpacks what it means to be a simp. Plus, the show features a critical analysis of simpy messages the hosts themselves have either sent or received.  The Friday, June 23 show's hosted by Carey Keyes and Claire Siemietkowski and features Jake Letizia, Rebecca Weiser, Ibhan Kulkarni, Chika Ekemezie, Britney Ledesma. See it at Friends & Lovers in Brooklyn for $5. 

This show at Caveat on Friday, June 23 promises "a rude circus designed to delight" on a "filthy, hilarious stage." It's an adults-only event featuring comedians sharing stories of smut on the fun side of filth.  Nothing is off limits—nothing. This Friday's show, for example, will feature riffs on fandoms. The show's hosted by Georgia Clark, along with Jill Gonzalez, Tim Girrbach, Gastor Almonte, and Sonya Vai.

For the past year, the team behind the Sav & Sal comedy show have been serving up inclusive comedy shows around town. The comedy duo is back again on Saturday, June 24 for a rooftop show in Brooklyn. Created by comedy partners and BFFs Savannah McMenemy and Sally Pineda, the show focuses on "providing an inclusive space in the community where no joke is off the table, but all persons are welcomed." Plus, after the show, there's an after-party where you can make new friends with fellow audience members and the comedians.  Here's the lineup for this week: Maddie Wiener - Comedy Central; Nat Towsen - The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon; Brooke Finegold - Fringe Festival; Napoleon Emill - Don't Tell Comedy; Roey Rozen - Sugar Babies Comedy Show; Emmy Wilson - Kiss My Face.

The neobingo craze continues at The Standard, High Line with a special Pride editition on Sunday, June 25. Costumes are not mandatory but highly, highly encouraged. The games begin at 9pm.

The NYC Fourth of July Fireworks and the Empire State Building: What an iconic duo. If you’re tired of the same rooftop BBQ you attend every year, mix things up and spring for what might be the best fireworks viewing spot in the city.  The Empire State Building's annual July 4 bash will include DJs, Americana-themed hors d'oeuvres, a two-hour open bar, and a spectacular view of the fireworks from the 86th floor open air deck. Tickets cost $525/person.  

You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show at QED in Astoria. This purrfect variety show features comedy, burlesque and music in celebration of all things feline.  It's hosted by local cat lady Gemma Smith and includes free cat ears for all. There's even a raffle with proceeds benefitting a local cat rescue.   Here's the lineup for the Thursday, June 22 show: Tabby Twitch, Vivi Bruneau and Lady Mabuhay performing burlesque; Calvin S. Cato doing comedy; and Karen Tennison and Allan Rubinstein with music. 

Times Square will be more crowded than ever on Wednesday, June 21—the summer solstice—for the annual "Solstice in Times Square: Mind over Madness Yoga" event. Thousands of yoga practitioners will congregate from sunrise to sunset to take part in free yoga sessions throughout the day. This year, the event runs from 7:30am to 8:30pm at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 44th & 48th Streets. Over the past 20 years, this event has grown to welcome thousands of yogis taking multiple classes throughout the day and filling one of the busiest intersections in the world with peace and calm. Seven classes are available throughout the day; make a reservation for the in-person classes here. If you can't make it in person, you can livestream the classes via YouTube and on the Times Square Facebook page.

You won't believe how seamlessly good comedy can work with pole dancing (you can read about it here). While stellar stand-ups deliver sets, pro dancers give the crowd something stare at. Think of it as a full-brain experience. Comics Dan Goodman, Joanna Ross and special guests will welcome talented pole dancers and comedians from across NYC.  This weekend's show on June 23 is dedicated to the music of Adele — it's sure to "Set Fire to the Rain."

Shop from Ukrainian designers at this new pop-up on the Lower East Side, running from June 23-July 2. Five Ukrainian designers will showcase their summer collections at Sunflower Network’s pop-up concept space located at 21 Avenue B.  Featured designers include Bibliotheque, Syndicate Original, Riot Division and Etnodim. All the pieces in the pop-up were designed and manufactured in Ukraine, then hand-carried from Kyiv to New York by Sunflower Network’s own Dean Ross and Jack Chase. The pop-up serves as a fundraising vehicle for "Project Horizon," Sunflower Network’s new project helping to build a hospital in Western Ukraine. The Sunflower Network is a nonprofit organized by a New York native. Since the start of the invasion in Ukraine, the organization has delivered more than $3 million in humanitarian aid to those in need. Sunflower Network hosted a galley featuring Ukrainian artists last fall in NYC. 

Get sweaty on Wednesdays for these free "Wellness Wednesday" classes hosted by the Flatiron Nomad Partnership. Classes include outdoor yoga, high intensity interval training (HIIT), Pilates, boxing, dance-inspired cardio, and strength training classes. They're all led by local studios. Find the classes on Wednesday evenings on the Flatiron South Public Plaza along Broadway, just south of 23rd Street. The classes—in their iconic setting—celebrate the Flatiron NoMad district’s reputation as New York City’s “Fit District,” home to more than 50 fitness studios and gyms.  

At RISK!, people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Hear these bold stories on Thursday, June 22 at Caveat. This week, the show is hosted by Kevin Allison with stories by Yasmine Beydoun, Heather Farley, David Drake and Matt Storrs.

The energy in INTER_, Manhattan’s newest art experience, feels more like a meditation retreat than a typical gallery—and that’s by design.  The experiential, multi-sensory museum now open in Soho invites visitors into a heightened state of contemplative awareness through a sound bath, light installations and aspects of meditation all combined with interactive digital art. INTER_ opened in a beta version in November 2022 and refined the experience up until its official opening on May 19, 2023. RECOMMENDED: 15 NYC art exhibitions we’re most excited about this fall After a orientation where you can can share something you want to let go of, visitors head up a trippy illuminated escalator. They'll hand out 3D glasses, which makes the lighting look even wilder.  Next, inside a massive dome dubbed INTER_sensory, abstract digital art fills the walls with images evoking natural phenomena like earth, fire and water. A stirring ambient soundtrack pairs with 360-degree projections that respond to visitors’ movements. At one point, bubbles even cascade down from the ceiling. Audio cues offer a reminder to stay present: "Leave your worries behind," a voice recites. "Remember to look around and appreciate the small details of the world," the voice encourages. Similar to a meditative experience, the audio track also encourages visitors to stay curious, be aware and let the sights come and go.   Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out With the awakened state achieved inside the d

"Let Me Tell You" is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Wednesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last month, Things To Do Editor Rossilynne Skena Culgan put Chat GPT to the test in planning a weekend in NYC (spoiler: it failed miserably).  Just an hour north of Manhattan, there’s a place where the howling of wolves replaces the screaming of sirens. Up a steep, hidden road in Westchester County, several dozen wolves live at the remarkable Wolf Conservation Center, and you can visit them for a variety of programs—including one called Sleeping With Wolves.  I tried this nocturnal experience a few weeks ago and am still thinking about how meaningful it was, so I wanted to share why it was worth the trip and how to make the most of your experience.  First, some background on the Wolf Conservation Center. It was founded to help the survival of wolves through education, advocacy, research and recovery. The center is home to 32 wolves, including Mexican gray wolves and the critically endangered red wolves. While some wolves live long-term on the property, the goal is to breed the wolves on-site and carefully release them into the wild where permitted.  Photograph: Courtesy of the Wolf Conservation Center | Wolf pup Silas, born on April 21, 2023. What to expect during the sleepover During the sleepover, you'll first learn from an expert staff me

A massive new sports facility opened this weekend in Brooklyn, but it's different than any other. It features two indoor soccer fields, an Olympic-level gymnastics training center, a warm water learn-to-swim pool and even a specialized ninja and parkour center. The family-friendly Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn is now open in Prospect Heights at 601 Dean Street. We got a first look at the 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art space.  RECOMMENDED: Best things to do outside in New York With programming for all ages, the facility's welcoming for both kids and adults. Photograph: Courtesy of Chelsea Piers Field House There's a junior multi-sport center designed specifically for preschoolers to learn basketball, tennis, pickleball and tee ball. The 1,400-square-foot learn-to-swim pool is four feet deep all around, helping kids feel comfortable and safe while they gain confidence in the water and learn the basics of stroke techniques. A variety of summer camps are on offer, along with after-school and weekend classes. Kids will also love the deep foam pits in the gymnastics center.  "The deep foam pits in the gym are like a magnet for the little ones," Chief Operating Officer Jessie Betts Dreyfuss said in a statement. "Our pits are especially fun because you can launch into them from our tumble track, trampoline, vault, or our rope swing." Photograph: By Johnny Nunez You don’t have to be a member to get in on the fitness fun. Anybody can sign up for any program. For those int

Stalks of corn stand tall among the towering skyscrapers of midtown Manhattan as part of a new exhibition at The Morgan Library & Museum which pays tribute to Indigenous culture. The exhibit, called "Nora Thompson Dean: Lenape Teacher and Herbalist," focuses on the life of Nora Thompson Dean (1907–1984), who worked to preserve Lenape culture. Featuring letters, photographs and a Three Sisters garden, the show's on view now through September 17.  RECOMMENDED: A new exhibit at Brooklyn Botanic Garden showcases the power of trees The museum itself, like all of Manhattan and New Jersey plus parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut, sits on what was once called Lenapehoking, the ancestral lands of the Lenape. Beginning in the early 1600s, European settlers forced the Lenape people from these lands. There are now federally recognized Lenape nations in Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Canada, places where displaced Lenape people live. Photograph: By Roy Pataro | Nora Thompson Dean About Nora Thompson Dean Dean was born in Oklahoma and she was determined to preserve her culture's language, spiritual beliefs and knowledge of the natural world. As part of that work, she visited Lenapehoking many times, including a visit to New York City, The Morgan's assistant curator Sal Robinson told Time Out New York. During the visit, Dean was scheduled to meet then-Mayor Ed Koch, but he never showed up for the appointment, instead sending an aide to meet her with an NYC souvenir.  At la

Trees tend to exist in the background of our lives, not paid much attention to until we need some shade or a place to hide from the rain. But trees sustain life, from absorbing pollution to providing oxygen to creating a home for birds.  These leafy life creators are getting center stage in a new exhibition combining art and science at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. “Power of Trees,” which features six site-specific sculptures by local artists, opens on June 17 with a grand opening celebration and runs through October 22. We got a sneak peek of the show. RECOMMENDED: NYBG’s new thought-provoking exhibit combines sculpture and horticulture Of the several thousand trees at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the show highlights 52 trees with signs explaining their significance, sharing insights from arborists and encouraging visitors to advocate for trees amid an era of climate change.  Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out | A row of trees at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. For the botanical garden's arborists Jake Nager and Travis Wolf, the exhibit offers a chance to showcase the trees they care for each day, carefully pruning and even repairing trees that have split.  Six new sculptures are nestled among the grounds, each one created by a New York-based BIPOC artist. To create the sculpture series, titled "Branching Out: Trees as Community Hosts," AnkhLave Arts Alliance curator Cecilia André asked each artist to consider the concept of a canopy. Each artist interpreted the task in

A theater unlike any other in NYC will soon open in Lower Manhattan as the final piece of the puzzle in the World Trade Center site.  Described as “radically flexible,” The Perelman Performing Arts Center will begin welcoming theater, music, dance, opera, film and more this September within a unique reconfigurable space. Walls, floors and even seats can be moved to create more than 60 different theater layouts. Officials this morning announced programming for the new space, which includes several world premieres, comedy from Indigenous comedians and a new take on Cats with a Ballroom twist.  RECOMMENDED: Shakespeare in the Park’s upcoming Hamlet is ‘very hardcore and vulnerable’ Photograph: By Iwan Baan A space for ‘creativity and light and hope’ The Perelman Performing Arts Center is situated in the World Trade Center site, breathing life and culture into a place once struck with tragedy. It will join the historic 9/11 Memorial and Museum in celebrating the resilience of NYC and serving as a community gathering place where the arts can flourish. “This performing arts center is the final major piece in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. It brings creativity and light and hope to the site in a manner that respects its role as a place for remembrance and reflection,” former NYC Mayor and the arts center’s Board Chairman Mike Bloomberg said during a building tour on Wednesday. “It will open up a great new chapter for the neighborhood by bringing even more visitors

If you can't travel abroad this summer, don't worry: These new pop-up picnic options offer a taste of the Mediterranean. NYC's PopUpPicnic Group is partnering with Cedar's Foods to add some summery, Mediterranean-inspired food options to their picnic menu.  RECOMMENDED: Best things to do outside in New York PopUpPicnic is known for its lavish picnic setups, complete with floor cushions, pillows and gorgeous tablescapes with a "modern garden party" theme. They even handle all the location scouting, setup and cleanup. Each picnic runs for two hours of outdoor fun. Its new menu now includes Cedar’s hommus and tzatziki dip served with pita chips, garbanzo salad, taboule salad, edamame salad, stuffed grape leaves and sandwiches. For dessert, expect mini tea cakes and cookies.  Photograph: Courtesy of Cedar's This is the first time the family-owned Cedar's has teamed up with PopUpPicnic Group for these luxurious, Mediterranean-inspired picnics available all summer long. When booking, be sure to note the area of NYC for your picnic and include if it's for a special occasion like an engagement or date night. You can add on outdoor games, fresh roses and even photography for an additional fee.    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pop Up Picnic NYC (@popuppicnicnyc) Pricing for the picnic setup and catering changes based on the headcount and equipment required for setup. In general, $75-$100 per person is the price range for parties under 20 guests.  Here

This past weekend, Governors Island was all that jazz! New Yorkers went back in time for the Jazz Age Lawn Party on this island this past Saturday and Sunday. Bedecked in chic flapper looks with pearls, fringe and suspenders, they danced to jazz music, played croquet and snapped photos with vintage cars.  If you missed out on the fun, don't worry. There's another iteration of the Jazz Age Lawn Party coming to Governors Island on August 12 and 13 (tickets cost $50/person). Whether you're looking for some outfit inspo for the August event or just want to admire these stunning vintage looks, we rounded up some of the most fabulous outfits from the event.  RECOMMENDED: The Jazz Age Lawn Party 2023 guide Golden girl View this post on Instagram A post shared by @zzuu_x   Parasol perfection View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erin (@whereserinnow) Suspenders and a bowtie are always a good idea  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Júnior Galiano (@jrgaliano)  Big fans of this outfit View this post on Instagram A post shared by shelleys79 (@shelleys79) Pigtail power View this post on Instagram A post shared by Byron Hagan (@lordbyron42)  A moment for this hat View this post on Instagram A post shared by Savannah🔅 (@savannahdionn) The car completes the look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Weil (@sa_stitcher)  Fedorable View this

Famed artists Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas were born just two years apart in the 1830s, hailed from similar French upbringings and ran in the same circles. At times, they were friends but at other times, frenemies.  A new exhibit coming to The Metropolitan Museum of Art this fall will explore the friendship and rivalry of these two masters of 19th-century French art. The Met announced the exhibition this week, along with 11 other shows to look forward to in the rest of 2023. Here's more about the show and what else is coming up: RECOMMENDED: A first look at the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Van Gogh exhibit at The Met "Manet/Degas" September 24-January 7, 2024 Expect to see 160 paintings and works on paper, including rarely loaned masterpieces, that explore the relationship between Manet and Degas. It's the first exhibition to dig into this significant dialogue in modern art; The Met worked with the Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie in Paris to create the show. "Friends, rivals and at times antagonists, these two artists worked in conversation throughout their careers," the exhibition's co-curator Ashley Dunn said during a preview event. The two met at the Louvre, where Degas was working on an etching after a painting attributed to Velázquez, a work that Manet also copied. "The two painters shared profound respect for the work of the old masters which they honed in their copying practices, absorbing these models in the development of their own visual languages," Dunn said.  Visitors

Starbucks’ new olive oil-infused coffee drinks are coming to a city near you. After launching in select stores this spring, Oleato drinks are now available in more cities across the country.  As of today, you can find Oleato beverages in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, as well as select cities in Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont. Plus, they’ll be available in more stores throughout California, Illinois, New York and Washington, where the beverages first made their U.S. debut in select stores this March.  That means the drink will be available in 15 states total and nearly one-third of Starbucks U.S. company-operated stores—a pretty big footprint for a contentious beverage line.  What exactly is Oleato? Here’s how Starbucks describes Oleato: “Starbucks® arabica coffee deliciously infused with a press of Partanna® cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil.” The Oleato beverage menu includes:  Oleato™ Caffé Latte: Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast, a light roast that is smooth and subtly sweet, is infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil and steamed with creamy oatmilk to create a velvety smooth, deliciously lush latte.  Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso: This coffee-forward beverage offers layers of flavor sweetened with notes of toffeenut, rich espresso and creamy oatmilk infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil.  Oleato™ Golden Foam™ Cold Brew: The inviting aroma of lush Partanna® e

A section of Brooklyn offers a piece of the Islands in NYC. Officially called Little Caribbean, this area is home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-LatinX community outside of the West Indies. From restaurants to barbershops to markets, Little Caribbean bustles with Caribbean/Black-owned businesses. For more than a decade, a group called caribBEING has amplified this community and continued to do so last week with its first Best of Little Caribbean awards. The event, held at the Prospect Park boathouse, honored some of the best businesses in the neighborhood. We've got a list of the winners; consider it your locals-approved guide to exploring the neighborhood.  RECOMMENDED: NYC events in June 2023 But first, here's where to find Little Caribbean: It's located on the corridors of Flatbush, Church, Nostrand, and Utica Avenues. You can even take a guided tour featuring the neighborhood's culture and culinary attractions.   CaribBEING's founder Shelley Worrell spearheaded the movement to name the Little Caribbean neighborhood back in 2017. "We are thrilled to support dozens of neighborhood entrepreneurs from Brooklyn's Little Caribbean during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month," Worrell says. "We invite locals and visitors to Island Hop along Nostrand, Rogers and at the Flatbush Nostrand Junction to experience authentic Caribbean cuisine, wellness and vibes." Best of Little Caribbean Awardees 2023 Best patty Tastee Pattee Runner-up: Immaculee Bakery Pho

Gardens tend to attract the most attention when they’re in full bloom, fragrant and colorful. They don’t garner much adoration when they’re dormant or decaying. But all of these cycles are an important part of life, as artist Ebony G. Patterson explores in a powerful new exhibition at New York Botanical Garden.  Iridescent vulture sculptures, glass re-creations of extinct plants and collages inspired by gardening books are now on view as part of her exhibit titled "... things come to thrive ... in the shedding ... in the molting ..." It's on view from Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, September 17. Here's what to expect at this thought-provoking show.  RECOMMENDED: This epic new museum exhibit explores 100 years of NYC 'warts and all' Through her work, Patterson explores the concepts of molting, shedding and decay as revelatory processes that can give way to healing, regeneration and beauty. At first stunning for their artistry and beauty, the sculptures then invite viewers to think about the complex tensions of the natural world and how they reflect entanglements of race, gender and colonialism. Ornamental gardens have long been sites to display the spoils of exploration and exploitation, the exhibition posits, making gardens burial grounds for history.   Photograph: Courtesy of New York Botanical Garden Patterson's works at New York Botanical Garden span both inside and outside of the Haupt Conservatory as well as three floors of the Mertz Library Building. Outside of the