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Daily Email - Friday - 09/12/2025

September 12, 2025

It’s Friday. Margaret Cho is on tour, and we’re giving out FREE tickets. The all-star actor and comedian brings her Choligarchy Tour to The Wellmont in November. Enter to WIN.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Forester’s rooftop NYC debut is locked in. The indie-electronic duo brings their nature-inspired sound and golden hour vibes to Westlight atop The William Vale this month. Want in for free? Enter to WIN tickets now.*

  • After Saturday, 9/22’s rapid sellout, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist added Sunday, 9/21 at Brooklyn Paramount. Alfredo 2’s stark narratives and dusty loops shine live. Secure tickets before they vanish like the first night.*

  • Macaulay Culkin hits Kings Theatre in December for a Home Alone 35th Anniversary bash. Watch the movie, then hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from Kevin himself. Get tickets and “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”

  • LCD Soundsystem is moving in. Their 5th annual NYC residency hits Knockdown Center with twelve shows of disco-soaked dance-punk across three weekends. Tickets drop next Friday.

  • Plus other newly announced shows from Lady Gaga, Big Wild, Doechii, Charlie Puth, Whitney, STS9, The Garden Cup, BabyTron, and more!

FRESH, FREE, & FUN NYC EVENTS

Photo: Silver Arrow Band

This city doesn’t sleep, but it does bless you with an ungodly amount of free events. Pop-ups in bodegas. Jazz in backyards. Flea markets where the only ticket is showing up. Whether you're broke, bored, or just allergic to cover charges, we built a guide to NYC’s finest free fun.

THIS WEEKEND

🎸 Joe Russo's Almost Dead

Tonight & Tomorrow at The Rooftop at Pier 17 (6PM) 

Deadheads, assemble. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead brings two nights of sky-high guitar solos and Grateful Dead deep cuts to Pier 17. Grab tickets now.

🌮 Latin Food Fest

Tomorrow & Sunday at Industry City (12PM)

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month early with NYC’s Latin Food Fest! Enjoy tacos, salsa throwdowns, ceviche face-offs, live beats, and fiery eats. Get tickets now.

🎬 Inception

Tomorrow at ​Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown (10PM)

You and Leonardo DiCaprio under the stars? Don’t mind if we do. Inception is hitting Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown tomorrow night. Secure your seats now.

🎶 Azure Day Party

Sunday at Arlo Hotel Williamsburg (3PM)

Nothing beats the Sunday scaries like an Azure Day Party. Get tickets now and party midday on a Williamsburg rooftop with the best views, house beats, and DJs around.

🏈 Where to Watch Football

Now in NYC

Ready to tackle the weekend? We scouted every borough for the best bars to catch the NFL. All hits, no Hail Marys. Brews, bites, and big plays await.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Last call! Enter to WIN a $250 to The Russian Tea Room. If you love vodka, borscht, caviar, and old-school glamour, don’t let this one slip by.

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It's Friday again. Then Saturday, Sunday, what?