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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
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.
Summer Streets: Tomorrow in Brooklyn & The Bronx
Jazz Jam & Open Mic: Sundays at Sour Mouse
Sinatra Under The Stars: Friday, 8/29 @ Somewhere Nowhere
The Wedding Party: Saturday, 8/30 @ SILO Brooklyn
Costco Hot Dog Run: Thursday, 9/11 @ Brooklyn Running Company
Slumlord Millionaire - Film & Talk: Wednesday, 10/8 @ The City College of New York

IN THE FUTURE
🍌 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
Sultry Soul Set @ Groove
Tribute Night @ Cafe Wha?
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If Friday were a person, we’d kiss it on the mouth.