MANHATTAN
The Staten Island Ferry
A free 25-minute harbor crossing past the Statue of Liberty, running day and night.
Experience · Free · About an hour round trip, plus any time ashore.
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The days ahead, well spent
Ideas that fit the season, plus verified happenings when we have them. We'd rather show you less than show you something expired.
A note on event listings
We only publish events we’ve verified against an official source, and the verified calendar is empty right now. Rather than recycle someone else’s listings, here’s what’s reliably good this time of year.
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NYC Ferry: The East River Route
A commuter ferry fare buys a bridge-by-bridge cruise between three boroughs.
Experience · $ · About 40 minutes end to end; hop off wherever looks good.
CHELSEA, MANHATTAN
Classic Harbor Line Sunset Sail
An evening under sail from Chelsea Piers, timed to sunset over the harbor.
Experience · $$$ · About 2 hours on the water.
MANHATTAN
A Day on Governors Island
A car-free harbor island of lawns, hills, and hammocks, eight minutes from downtown.
Experience · $ · Half a day is right; a full day is easy in summer.
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Smorgasburg
An open-air weekend food market where the city's next restaurants audition first.
Experience · $$ · About 2 hours, at a grazing pace.
WEST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN
A Night at the Village Vanguard
The most storied basement in jazz, in continuous operation since 1935.
Experience · $$$ · About 2 hours for a set and a drink.
GREENWICH VILLAGE, MANHATTAN
The Comedy Cellar
Short sets, close tables, and the ever-present chance of an unannounced drop-in.
Experience · $$ · About 2 hours with seating and the full lineup.