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Daily Email - Tuesday - 07/15/2025

July 15, 2025

Rhinestone cowboy alert! Enter to WIN a trip to see Orville Peck and Jaime Wyatt at Stern Grove Festival. VIP tickets, two nights at The Fairmont, and $600 in travel credits. Experience country music’s masked marvel in an enchanted amphitheater.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • After sold-out shows and a killer tour, The Swell Season returns with fresh tunes and all the feels. Enter to WIN premium experience tickets to see them LIVE at Kings Theatre on Saturday, 7/26.*

  • Cool vibes, cooler air. Now through August, experience the Sofar Sounds shows we all know and love in fully air-conditioned, hand-picked indoor venues to beat the summer heat.*

  • For anyone who needs a reminder of what fuzzed-out brilliance feels like, Silversun Pickups are going to be just a quick NJ hop away on Saturday, 8/23, at The Wellmont. Grab tickets today.*

  • This just in: We Belong Here returns this October, taking over Greenpoint Waterfront and Wollman Rink for two back-to-back weekends of dance. Stay in the know, lineups drop soon!*

  • Plus, newly announced shows from Jens Lekman, Polyrhythmics, Xandra, ROSIE, Loud Luxury, Francis Mercier, Tropical Fuck Storm, & more!

15 OF NYC’S BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS

Photo: Anita Gelato

From old-school soda fountains to soft serve for your dog, these are NYC’s best ice cream spots for 2025. We scouted across boroughs to find the most creative flavors, cutest shops, and coolest summer vibes.

THE ESCAPE GAME PRESENTS:

YOU HAVE 60 MINUTES TO ESCAPE.

Think your team has what it takes? From buried treasure to space missions, The Escape Game drops you into movie-like sets where every clue counts. Want in? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to a mission of your choice!*

IN THE FUTURE

👟 Diplo’s Run Club

Saturday, 10/25 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park (8:30AM)

Diplo’s Run Club hits NYC for the first time this October with a 5K run and DJ set. It’s part fitness, part festival! Secure a spot now using code NY15 for 15% off tickets, or sign up to volunteer and get in the mix.*

🤣 Matt Rife

Friday & Saturday at Madison Square Garden (8PM)

After multiple sold-out NYC shows, Matt Rife is back and leveling up to the Garden. Get tickets for his Stay Golden Tour, packed with witty crowd work and nonstop laughs.

🎸 Rilo Kiley

Monday, 9/8 at SummerStage, Central Park (7PM) 

Beloved indie rock band Rilo Kiley returns to NYC for a dreamy night in Central Park. Enter to WIN the best seats on us, including VIP lounge access with elevated viewing, express entry, and an open bar.

🧘 Free Yoga Classes

Every Day in NYC

Yoga doesn’t have to cost a thing. From Bryant Park to Coney Island, we rounded up studios and pop-ups offering free or donation-based yoga classes all summer long.

🍸 Best Local Espresso Martinis

Every Day in NYC

Half asleep at your desk already? We know the feeling. With rain coming, it’s the perfect time to duck into one of the city’s best espresso martini spots for a caffeine fix.

Climb the Leaderboard

Crush high scores on games like Top Gun and Cruis’n Blast, track your wins, and claim your spot on the Dave & Buster’s Leaderboard. Play locally and nationally, and you could win a VIP NASCAR experience or a brand-new car!*

LOCALS ONLY

  • Staten Island is sooooo back. For the first time in decades, a direct Staten Island–Brooklyn ferry route could return under a new NYC Ferry proposal.

  • The perfect rainy day date plan is here. Enter to WIN a pair of tickets to the Guggenheim this Thursday for Late Shift. Explore the galleries, sip a drink, and catch live music in the iconic rotunda.

🎟️ 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.

See you tomorrow for WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY!