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Daily Email - Friday - 08/22/2025

Your apartment isn’t built for greatness. Dave & Buster’s is. Host your dream Fantasy Football Draft Party full of big screens, beer buckets, and arcade breaks. Book by Tuesday, 9/2 for 20% off or enter to WIN the whole thing on the house.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Strumbellas just announced The Into Dust Tour, hitting NYC this February. Catch them live at LPR with a set full of new songs and old favorites. Tickets went on sale today.*

  • ShiShi’s Indigo Tour comes to National Sawdust next month for one night only. It starts with a sound meditation, then builds into a live performance of rock, electronic, and devotional music. Enter to WIN tickets.*

  • Celebrate 99 Years of Rock ’N Roll as X & Los Lobos team up for the first time EVER. Every original member, next month at The Town Hall. Thursday’s show sold out. Tickets just dropped for Friday’s newly added show.*

  • This week just went from a “5 to 50.” Benny The Butcher is bringing his Money & Power Tour to The Wellmont in October, with OT The Real and Daringer along for the ride. Grab tickets today.*

  • Plus other newly announced shows from MØ, The Click Five, Steel Panther, Spiritual Cramp, Dark Star Orchestra, Tyler Braden, and more!

FREE EVENTS HAPPENING IN NYC

Photo: Summer Streets

Not only is it Friday, it’s FREE. STUFF. FRIDAY. Yup, here’s an awesome list of free events happening throughout NYC to keep you ballin’ on a budget.

IN THE FUTURE

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🍌 Jeff Ross

Now - Sunday, 9/28 at Nederlander Theatre (Times Vary)

We’re giving away tickets each week to see legendary Roastmaster Jeff Ross on Broadway. His new show TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE mixes sharp jokes, real grief, and live audience roasts. Enter to WIN or grab special DoNYC discounted tickets.*

🎤 Jon Bellion

Tonight & Tomorrow at Forest Hills Stadium (7:30PM)

The once-behind-the-scenes hitmaker (think The Monster, Trumpets, etc.) is now the main event. Jon Bellion hits Queens for two massive nights this weekend. Get tickets.

🍹 Your Labor Day Weekend Playbook 

Friday, 8/29 - Monday, 9/1 in NYC

Time to plan the perfect Labor Day Weekend packed with everything you swore you'd do this summer. Rooftops, beaches, spa days, dance floors. This is your last shot.

🎧 Labubu Rave

Friday, 11/7 at Webster Hall (11PM)

NYC’s favorite fever dream returns: Labubu Rave is back. Tickets drop tomorrow for the city’s most chaotic Kpop x EDM night – packed with giveaways, vendors, and more.

🎁 Win Olly Olly Market Gift Cards

Three chances to WIN!

We’re giving away three $30 gift cards to Olly Olly Market next month. That means cocktails at Avant Fashion Week or Dog Day snacks – on the house! Enter to WIN.


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LOCALS ONLY

  • US Open Fan Week ends tomorrow. Hit tonight’s Happy Hour and Block Party or swing by tomorrow for player practices, giveaways, and on-court action. It’s all free with a Fan Access Pass.

  • No plans tonight? Hit a local comedy show and laugh so hard you forget rent’s due. The scene’s always stacked with legends, weirdos, and surprise drop-ins.

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  • Dreamy Synth Pop @ Elsewhere

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  • Tribute Night @ Cafe Wha?

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