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Daily Email - Monday - 07/07/2025

July 07, 2025

Monday is back and so are we. The Lumineers are hitting Citi Field this Friday for one night only, and we’ve got your way in. Enter to WIN a pair of tickets, but make sure your plus-one doesn’t mind you singing along to every “hey!” and “ho!”

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Festival glory is up for grabs! Enter to WIN a VIP flyaway to Pilgrimage Festival: two VIP passes, hotel stay, airfare, $200 travel card, Colony House meet & greet, their album 77, and an autographed Epiphone guitar.*

  • Want writing, social media, or brand voice experience… or just free tickets? We’re looking for a Content Intern to help us cover the best of NYC! Think you or someone you know is a good fit? Check it out.

  • Next month, Angie’s Summer BBQ returns to Knockdown Center. Get tickets now for Power 105.1’s stacked day party with DJs, dancing, food, drinks, and appearances from Trey Songz, Jim Jones, and more!

  • Gims brings his French rap and Congolese rhythms to Terminal 5 on Saturday, 10/11. With only a handful of US tour dates, be sure to grab tickets now.

  • Plus other newly announced shows from Esperanza Spalding, Ripe, Foreigner, Colin Jost, ShlØmo, and more!

JULY BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

Photo: Liberty Bagels

Treating yourself is a must on your birthday, especially when it’s free. Our birthday freebies guide rounds up local spots offering free food, drinks, desserts, and more. Got a July birthday? Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the deals:

MEDIUM RARE PRESENTS:

DAVE PORTNOY’S PIZZA FEST RETURNS

Get ready for Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival at Randall’s Island Park this September, showcasing 40+ of the finest pizzerias! Savor endless pizza from iconic spots like Lucali, Sally’s Apizza, and Di Fara, alongside Italian bites, unlimited desserts, and free PEPSI. Plus, enjoy entertainment, games, and surprises in two sessions with convenient rideshare access.*

THIS WEEK

🎨 Summer Nights

Tonight at Muse Paintbar (7PM)

Sip and paint with friends tonight, absolutely no experience needed. Follow easy instructions and create your version of the perfect summer night. Snag a spot today.

🎤 Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul

Wednesday at Jones Beach Theater (6:30PM)

Dare we say it’s the perfect “Temperature” for an outdoor show? Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul bring the Good Vibes Only Tour to the beach this week with DaBaby. Get tickets.

🎸 Wavves

Friday at Warsaw (7PM)

Celebrate King of the Beach’s 15th birthday with Wavves and special guest Beach Goons in Greenpoint. Grab tickets now to a night of sweaty, surf-punk chaos.

🍖 Best Local BBQ

Every Day in NYC

Craving ribs, brisket, and burnt ends with a beer in hand? This list covers the best pit stops across the five boroughs for BBQ that’ll have you licking your plate clean.

🆓 Free Things To Do

Every Day in NYC

You don’t have to spend much to have a solid summer. (Actually, you don’t have to spend anything at all!) From rooftop DJ sets to park movie nights, here’s what’s happening in NYC with zero cover.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Love cheesesteaks, cold beer, and happy hour specials? Enter to WIN $100 to Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew on our Instagram!

  • Shark Week came early this year! Rockaway Beach shut down four days in a row after multiple shark sightings, some just 100 feet from swimmers. Stay safe!

🎟️ LIKE FREE TICKETS?

DoNYC MORE Members get at least one pair a month. Get started with a Free Preview today to see what we have for you. Like a:

  • Experimental Indie Band @ Le Poisson Rouge

  • Groovy House DJ @ Elsewhere

  • Sultry Jazz Ensemble @ The Red Pavilion

After your free preview, Membership is $7/mo. Cancel anytime.
Browse ticket matches before starting a trial / joining.

Can we go back to the weekend, please?