Oh, what a Friday. The sun is out, it’s that perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold day, and you could hardly tell a nor’easter is coming. 😅 NYC weather really does love keeping us on our toes.

And if weather talk isn’t exactly keeping you on the edge of your seat, maybe this will: we’re giving away tickets to Coraline in Concert, arguably the best Halloween movie, at Kings Theatre, with the film playing alongside a live score. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Dropout Improv takes the internet’s favorite weirdos off-screen for a live night of audience-fueled improv, unplanned bits, and special guests at Kings Theatre this November. Grab tickets now.*

• Bestselling author Adam Grant joins Malcolm Gladwell at BAM next month for Vibe, a conversation about building stronger relationships in a screen-heavy world. Enter to win tickets + a copy of the book.*

• Looking to spend a warm, soulful night at Sony Hall? Grammy-nominated jazz singer SOMI takes the stage on Thursday, bringing her East African roots and new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, with her. Enter to win.*

• Lennon Stella is bringing Sleeping Lion to LPR for an intimate album premiere on Tuesday, 10/27. Tickets drop next Friday.

• Plus other just-announced shows from Vacations, Brent Faiyaz, Luna, Steve Gunn & Bridget St John, Lizzy McAlpine, Braxton Keith, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY IS HERE!

Free is good. Free is great. Free stuff also means your concert budget can live to see another day. Catch a pop-up, open mic, DJ set, or outdoor hang, then blow the savings on that just-announced show you suddenly need tickets for.

• Free Museum Days in NYC

• Collect Your Birthday Freebies

• 9/25 - A Perfect Summer w/ Juls @ ​Deluxx Fluxx

• 9/25 - 9/28 - Brooklyn Book Festival 2026 @ Brooklyn Borough Hall

• 9/27 - Autumn Home Decor Bazaar @ Grand Bazaar NYC

THIS WEEKEND

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• Free Pilates and matcha, anyone? Selformer Pilates opens on Grand Street tomorrow with free reformer classes, matcha, a red light mask station, raffles, and prizes.

• Heads up for the weekend: We’re under a travel advisory through Sunday, with heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding. If you’ve got concert plans, double-check your show is still on before heading out.

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