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Daily Email - Wednesday - 06/25/2025

June 25, 2025

Urgent reminder: Time’s almost up to enter to WIN our Chelsea Summer Staycation! Don’t miss your chance at over $1,000 in prizes: a stay at The Moore, $150 to Olly Olly, ARTECHOUSE tickets + drinks, $100 to Jack’s Wife Freda, and $75 to OddFellows.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The fiercest awards show in drag herstory, RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour, hits the Rooftop at Pier 17 in August! Enter to WIN VIP tickets to meet Jimbo & Sasha Velour, strut the red carpet, and score prime seats.*

  • Dance-rock duo Sparks crash Kings Theatre on Friday, 9/12 with their legendary Mad! Tour. Get tickets now for a night that’s sure to be quirky and electric, with a side of pure genius.*

  • Vampire Weekend hit The Wellmont Theater this September with special guests Sophisticuffs. Enter to WIN VIP tickets and relive 2008, because nothing soothes a quarter-life crisis like nostalgic indie rock.*

  • This December, the sounds of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Foreigner, and Journey come alive at Classic Rock Legends: 50th Anniversary Tour. Enter to WIN your way into the ultimate tribute show at Palladium Times Square.*

  • Plus, other newly announced shows from Portugal. The Man, Queens of the Stone Age, Tei Shi, Neon Trees, Royel Otis, The Lemonheads, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY IS HERE!

Photo: PopUpPicnic

Hip hip hooray, it’s WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY. Was a picnic in the park on your summer bucket list? Consider it done. Enter to WIN a beautifully curated picnic for two by PopUpPicnic on Friday, 7/11. Plus, check out our other HOT giveaways:

WIN A TRIP TO THE ANGRY ORCHARD CIDER HOUSE

We’re sending one lucky winner (plus their sidekick) to the Angry Orchard Cider House in Walden, NY. Getaway to a 60-acre cider oasis complete with exclusive tours, treehouse drinks, and lawn hangs you can’t get in the city.*

IN THE FUTURE

🔍 The Escape Game

Every Day at The Escape Game Midtown

Partake in time travel, treasure hunts, and high-stakes missions at The Escape Game’s immersive experience. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or just because. Think you can beat the clock? Enter to WIN tickets and find out!*

🕹️ Crush the Competition & Score BIG

Every Day at Dave & Buster's

Crush high scores at Dave & Buster’s this summer! Join D&B Rewards, track your wins on games like Top Gun: Maverick and Super Bikes 3, and climb the Leaderboard for a shot at prizes from a brand-new car to a VIP NASCAR experience!*

🤣 Eric D'Alessandro

Saturday, 9/27 at ​The Wellmont Theater (7PM) 

New York-native Eric D’Alessandro brings his unfiltered Italian-American humor to The Wellmont Theater this September. Enter to WIN tickets to see the comedy sensation’s hilarious sketches, outrageous characters, and Big Apple attitude live.*

🌭 How to Celebrate July 4th

Next Weekend in NYC

Has July 4th snuck up on you again this year? If you’re still looking for plans, we’ve got some fun Independence Day events in the pipeline that’ll definitely spark convo in the group chat. Plus, where to snag some fireworks.

🍝 Plan the Perfect Date

Every Day in NYC

Looking for the perfect date in the big city? We’ve rounded up our favorite spots from hidden speakeasies to pasta-making classes to classic dinner joints. Coming soon: our Free Date Ideas guide! Got one? Email us at [email protected].

A QUICK WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS

Bye-Bye Awkward, Hello Fluent-ish

Wave goodbye to hand gestures and confused stares. With Babbel’s 10-minute lessons, you’ll be ordering croissants, asking for directions, and charming locals in 7 languages like a pro (or close enough). Score 60% off during their Summer Solstice Sale.*

Native Sounds Downtown with Elisapie

Smithsonian NMAI presents Native Sounds Downtown with Elisapie next month in FiDi. Hear classic rock mixed with northern roots and heartfelt stories for FREE, performed in French, English, and her mother tongue, Inuktitut.*

LOCALS ONLY

  • This is your daily reminder to DRINK WATER. Seriously. NYC is hitting record-breaking temps this week. Stay cool, stay safe, and hydrate like it’s your job.

  • DoNYC is hiring a Content Intern. If you love writing, obsess over local culture, and have strong opinions about Instagram captions, this is for you.

🎟️ 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 rock band @ Knockdown Center

  • Brass-Funk legends @ Sony Hall

  • Groovy EDM DJ @ Elsewhere

After your free preview, Membership is $7/mo. Cancel anytime.
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Happy Hump Day!