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While Manhattan draws the most tourists with its all-around incredible slate of restaurants, bars, museums, and bucket-list things to do, Brooklyn isn’t far behind. For locals and repeat visitors, the best Brooklyn attractions are well worth your attention. Williamsburg, of course, is an attraction in itself, but you’ll find cool things to do in neighborhoods like Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Bed-Stuy, DUMBO, and more. These Brooklyn attractions include lush parks, iconic architectural gems, fabulous museums, unique shopping, and other only-in-NY activities. So be sure to branch out from Manhattan and hit up Brooklyn for more unique New York experiences. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best New York attractions This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

No matter if they’re coming from the other side of the world or just outside city lines, the idea of your family visiting NYC is enough to stress out any New Yorker. Don’t get us wrong: We love our parents, but planning an itinerary jam-packed with all the top New York attractions can feel like a chore. Instead of taking on the role of chief tour guide, just let this list of museums in NYC, parks, and other non-touristy spots serve as your itinerary. The fam will leave New York city with memories that will last a lifetime, and you might even be able to escape a dreaded visit to Times Square.

Television used to be considered one of the lowest forms of entertainment. It was derided as ‘the idiot box’ and ‘the boob tube’. Edward R Murrow referred to it as ‘the opiate of the masses’, and the phrase ‘I don’t even own a TV’ was considered a major bragging right. And for a long time, it was hard to say that television’s poor reputation was undeserved.  A lot has changed. Television is now the dominant medium in basically all of entertainment, to the degree that the only thing separating movies and TV is the screen you’re watching on. Now, if you don’t own a television – or a laptop or a tablet or a phone – you’re basically left out of the cultural conversation completely. The shift in perception is widely credited to the arrival of The Sopranos, which completely reinvented the notion of what a TV show could do. But that doesn’t mean everything that came before is primordial slurry. While this list of the greatest TV shows ever is dominated by 21st century programs, there are many shows that deserve credit for laying the groundwork for this current golden age. Chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult, so we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries.  So don’t touch that dial – these are the greatest TV shows of all-time. Recommended: 📺 The best TV and streaming shows of 2023 (so far)🔥The 100 greatest movies of all-time🎬The most bingeable series on Netflix

Celebrating 4/20 is always a buzz, but the holiday in NYC has become an even bigger deal now that cannabis is legal for adult use in New York. Here's the rundown on everything you need to know about marijuana legalization in NYC. If you want to celebrate 4/20 in a big way this month, we know just the places to elevate your roll. You may gain some extra inspiration from watching the best stoner movies and best weed songs. Just remember to mind your manners with these weed etiquette tips from the Emily Post Institute. To keep the buzz going, check out the following 4/20 events in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC events in April

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including 88RISING Head in the Clouds Night Market, Good France Week, the Latin Night Market, a Dungeons & Dragons theatrical experience, 4/20 events, and awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Now that spring is in full swing, there’s no shortage of outstanding NYC events in May 2024. We encourage you to find things to do outside and take in all the greenery by visiting some of the best NYC parks while the flowers are blooming. As for the month’s major holidays, don’t miss out on all the awesome things to do for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.  From parades to performances and art exhibits to night markets, there's no shortage of ways to have fun in NYC this May.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar

Spring has sprung! Some of the best events in NYC are set to bloom in April 2024. Aside from celebrating holidays like Easter, you'll be able to take in the gorgeous blooms at the dazzling Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Speaking of buds, take advantage of checking out the best NYC parks, while all the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. And there’s even more greenery fun for outdoorsy folks—Earth Day, of course.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar in 2024

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: Queens Night Market, Manhattan Vintage Show, the Brooklyn Yearbook launch party, DUMBO Open Studios, Good France Week, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

There's always something to remember and buy gifts for. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, house warmings, new babies, Mother's Day... you name it. They deserve a gift, too. But, hold on a second. Don't rush to your nearest grocery store for a bouquet of wilting roses just yet, we have your back. Luckily, we live in NYC in the 21st century where you can get flowers delivered straight to your door for the very next day – or in some cases, that exact same day. And who doesn't love being gifted a bunch of flowers? And it’s not just bouquets you can get sent to your loved one. You can get potted plants (perfect for plant fanatics) and even more brought straight to their door. We’ve saved your bacon by rounding up all of the very best flower delivery services in NYC, ready for you to choose your fave.  RECOMMENDED: 🍫 Check out the best chocolate deliveries in the USA How do we know it's the best of the best? Our lists are expertly curated by our local experts far and wide to offer you the lowdown on the best delivery services in NYC. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Some the best NYC events in April celebrate Earth Day. NYC isn’t the greenest city, but New York sure knows how to give Mother Nature a proper party and some much-needed recognition. The best Earth Day events in NYC including volunteering to clean up parks in NYC or beaches to ensure they stay litter-free. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy themed music, sustainable art and natural beauty. Get ready to do some tree hugging and check out fun things to do outside and inside. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Earth Day in NYC

Despite being seen as a concrete jungle, New York City is home to plenty of beautiful and enchanting gardens. There are small pockets where greenery not only thrives but provides a welcome respite from the hectic pace of urban life—that is, if you know where to look. Next time you want to take a minute to stop and smell the roses (or admire the tulips), check out NYC parks like Central Park or visit New York's various conservatories (like the one at the New York Botanical Garden). We've also included lesser-known, secret gardens in NYC that provide rare moments of solitude in a city packed with eight million people. RECOMMENDED: The best rooftop gardens and urban farms in NYC

New York City has tons of things going for it, from incredible buildings to breathtaking parks. But surely, the top of the list includes NYC’s vast array of museums and galleries, covering every field of culture and knowledge: There are quirky museums and interactive museums, free museums and world renowned art institutions like the Met. Between them, they offer so many exhibitions of every variety and taste that it's hard to keep track of them. But if you’ve starting to suffer a sudden attack of FOMA (that's fear of missing art ;) ), don't worry! We've got you covered with our select list of the best museum exhibitions in NYC. Don't waste any time—head to NYC's best museum exhibits now! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to museums in NYC

Hear the best new inventions from local comedians at the delightful show "Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab." It's hosted at Capish?! Club at Lunella in Little Italy, where comedy nights are known for a heartwarming tone with a bit of sass. The show on Wednesday, April 17 is led by Lauren LoGiudice with Helen Wildy, Ethan Hardy, Cynthia Levin, Stephon Hightower, Kevin Karpinski, Allison Hout, and a secret VIP guest comedian. Expect new jokes, hilarious characters, and a friendly atmosphere whether you're coming solo or with a group. Audience members have said that it feels like a "communal experience" that they "didn't expect it to be so unhinged." Plus, reviewers say, "if a tourist happens to find it they're lucky." Get there early for the pre-show mingle.

Head over to Union Hall in Brooklyn on Tuesday, April 16 for this new queer standup comdey show, Gay Shame. This show will be hosted by comics Sheria Mattis and Ely Kreimendahl, who will be joined by a stellar lineup. The hosts kick off every show with "an unhinged, very queer tribute to a canonical film." This month's it's Troop Beverly Hills. This month's lineup includes: Aminah Imani, Jess Salomon, Drew Rausch, and Julia Shiplett. 

And Scene is a half-scripted comedy show where actors and improvisers are paired up to perform scenes together. The actors can only say the words as they come in the script, and the improvisers don't know what play they're in, making for a truly chaotic and hilarious evening. See the show on Monday, April 15 at Caveat. This month's performers include: Owen Campbell (Hangmen, Boardwalk Empire), Natalie Ortega (Wicked), Lily Mae Harrington (All of Me, Signature Theater, Single Drunk Female), Jim Santangeli (Search Party), Jennifer Stafford (Moulin Rouge on Broadway, Avatar Way of The Water), Gianmarco Soresi (Hustlers), Shannon O'Neill (Broad City), Alex Dickson (Last Week Tonight), Brandon Zelman (The Cat in The Hat Cast), and Brian Morabito (All of Me, Signature Theater). Mick Szal (Joker) will serve as host.

There’s nothing like a day of worshipping our planet to put an optimistic spin on dwindling resources, rising sea levels and the alarming acceleration of climate change. Head to Earth Day Initiative's annual festival at Union Square on April 14 (12-6pm) to meet dozens of environmental non-profits and green businesses, learn about climate campaigns, hear speeches, and take part in interative workshops. Leave with a plan to up your eco-friendly game.  

Grand Bazaar is one of NYC’s oldest and largest marketplaces where you can buy vintage treasures, antiques, clothing and more goodies from more than 100 local merchants. Photographers, jewelers and furniture designers sell their best on Sundays between 10am and 5pm on the Upper West Side (77th Street at Columbus Avenue).  Each week offers a different theme, from featuring women-owned businesses to focusing on handmade items to spotlighting international wares. The market runs both indoors and outdoors each week all year long.

As effects of the climate crisis pop up in everyday life, The Poster House's new exhibition feels staggeringly relevant. The exhibit "We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1970–2020" features 33 works that have shaped the worldwide public debate on environmental issues including clean energy, endangered species, and air and water quality.  Ranging in style from whimsical to apocalyptic, the works examine international awareness campaigns and federal advertisements that aimed to address environmental crises as they evolved from regional problems to a global disaster. Exhibited works mark important events and movements, including the first Earth Day in 1970, the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States a few years later, and the UN Conference on Environment and Development in 1992.  Artists whose posters are exhibited include: Amos Kennedy, Robert Rauschenberg, Per Arnoldi, Tom Eckersley, Freidensreich Hundertwasser, Hans Erni and Milton Glaser, among others. This exhibition is supported by the Simons Foundation. The show runs from April 25–November 3, 2024.

More than 155 groundbreaking artists will open their studio doors to the public for Art in Dumbo's DUMBO Open Studios this weekend.  Studios range from artists who have worked in DUMBO for decades to those participating in artist residency programs. Among this year's participating artists is Mo Kong, a multidisciplinary artist and researcher whose work poses questions about the current political environment. The event extends into the evening, where at dusk the Manhattan Bridge and along the BQE will be lit up by projections of Brooklyn’s most wide-reaching video art series. Check it out on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, from 1-6 pm. Here's an interactive map so you can plan your visit.

Here's a sure sign of spring: The return of the red umbrellas in the Meatpacking District! They're back as of Saturday, April 13 with a fun daylong celebration to welcome the season.  Find all the free festivities in Gansevoort Plaza. Expect a day full of music, food, dance, complimentary custom portraits, a live performance by Graham 2 from the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, complimentary coffee, a plant workshop, and more. Activities run from 9:30am-5pm. Check the full schedule here.  

If you know and love the Runnin' Late Comedy Show, then you won't want to miss this new spin on the show. "Runnin' Late Comedy Presents: Runnin' Late with Cab," a variety show featuring an interview, dance and music. It's hosted by half of the Runnin' Late Comedy duo, Cab Washington. On the stage: An interview with Kalyne Coleman and Lakisha May of Broadway’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; comedy by Ontonio Kareem and British comedian Andrew Mensah; dance by South African dancer Erin Sandy; and a musical performance from Philly’s FirstNameDane.  See the show in Brooklyn on Saturday, Apri 13. 

The Hester Street Fair is back for its 15th season bringing together extraordinary local vendors for a bustling outdoor marketplace. The market features handmade jewelry, ceramics and candles, pet accessories, vintage clothing, seasonal pies, soju-spiced cocktails and lots more. Find all the fun at the Seaport at Pier 17 (89 South Street). Here's what's on the schedule this year: — Opening weekend, April 13-14: Expect curated lineups from longtime vendors, alongside both new faces. Plus, customize your own shopping tote with Funhouse Screenprinting, enjoy a "Pear 17" cocktail, grab a bite to eat, and dance to music from DJs. — Classic Market, May 11: Stroll through the shops and pick up a gift for the mother figures in your life in advance of Mother's Day. — Made in NYC Market, May 12: Shop local from vendors who represent NYC. — Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26: Kick off the summer season with this market that welcomes summertime.  For a full rundown of vendors, check out Hester Street Fair's website.

Vintage fashion is taking over NYC with its fresh looks and sustainable ethos. To get in on the trend, don't miss The Manhattan Vintage Show this weekend, April 12-14. The three-day shoppable vintage showcase is every retro sifter’s dream, featuring more than 90 of the best vintage dealers from around the globe. Twenty new dealers featuring international, luxury, and designer collections are on the roster this year. New additions include Ossie Clark, Issey Miyake, Moschino, and Rolex. Scour the racks packed into Metropolitan Pavilion for your ideal retro look. There’s vintage clothing, jewelry accessories and textiles in every style, from every era and at every price point. Personal stylists are even available to help you find an outfit that’s just right. Accessories and jewelry will once again take center stage, with over 15 specialty dealers bringing an exclusive selection to Manhattan Vintage from Chanel to Fendi in addition to an assortment of luxury vintage timepieces including Rolex and Cartier. The event will feature music, refreshments, libations, photo moments, and lots of fitting rooms for guests to enjoy, plus on-site tailors. And you might even spot some of the fashion elite. Past attendees have included Patricia Field, Alexander Wang, Maria Bell and Lynn Yaeger.

Dan Savage’s artist-driven indie-porn fest hits NYC with a new batch of wild, five-minute-or-less picks made by filmmakers with no porn experience. This year's festivities will happen in multiple parts, with Part One happening from April 5-11 at Cinema Village in Manhattan. The April screenings will feature 23 all-new short subject films, from the wickedly funny Not Safe for Church, to the ultra-creative stop motion animation Table Top Tango. Featured films embrace free gender expression and a diversity of body types, races and sexual orientations, so prepare for a full-service film experience. 

With their vibrant colors, delicate ruffles, and dramatic shapes, orchids love to show off their looks. This spring, the New York Botanical Garden is giving the divas of the plant world their moment in the spotlight as part of “The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion.” Three up-and-coming designers created massive installations inspired by these fashionable flowers. In one, you'll see orchids turned into avant-garde clothing. Another features a regal orchid queen. The final section draws upon AI to create anthropomorphic creatures who don floral outfits. Florals in Fashion is on view from February 17 through April 22 at NYBG in the Bronx; adult tickets cost $35. RECOMMENDED: The best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC For the past 21 years, the annual orchid show has offered a sure sign of spring for winter-weary New Yorkers. Thousands of orchids fill the Haupt Conservatory for what the botanical garden's CEO Jennifer Bernstein calls a "picture perfect celebration of all things orchid." To take the floral fun up a notch, NYBG is hosting several Orchid Nights, 21+ events with music, performances, cocktails, and light bites. Orchid Nights will be held on March 30 and April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20. Here are five things to see at this year's orchid show Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan for Time Out | Design by Olivia Cheng (Dauphinette) 1. Orchids as avant-garde clothing The show begins in what looks like a high-end fashion boutique. Mannequins pose in floral dresses desig

For more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has offered inspiration as a beacon of freedom, equality, and democracy. And for just as long, she has also served as an inspiration for tattoo artists.  A new exhibit at City Reliquary, a jewel box of a museum in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, features vintage Statue of Liberty tattoos. As the first show devoted to Lady Liberty ink, it also traces tattooing history in NYC since the 1800s. "Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing" is now open through January 12, 2025. RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now The exhibition spotlights antique flash, vintage photographs, drawings, and other ephemera that show how Lady Liberty has been a popular subject in tattooing for as long as she’s stood in New York Harbor. You'll even get to see vintage tattoo art that's never been on display before. Photograph: Courtesy of The City Reliquary This show brings together artifacts from some of the most legendary tattooers of the early twentieth century, including Charlie Wagner, Bert Grimm, Owen Jensen, Dainty Dotty, and Lou Normand. The modern-day electric tattooing process actually began right here in the Bowery, City Reliquary Museum founder, Dave Herman explained in a press release. Back in 1891, when the New York tattooist Samuel O’Reilly saw a Thomas Edison engraving pen in the window of a downtown stationer, he saw something that Edison may have never imagined. "Soon, using i

Year after year, New York City serves as the backdrop for countless works of literature, film, and TV. Today, 11 new books set in New York City have been selected as finalists for the Gotham Book Prize, and one will soon be awarded the grand prize of $50,000.  Fiction and nonfiction works can be considered for the prize, so long as they feature New York as a topic or setting and were published within the calendar year. Their settings range from 1970s Harlem to a Brooklyn apartment to the Bronx Slave Market in 1944. They're all worth adding to your reading list. But only one will win the grand prize on June 5 during the Queens Public Library’s annual gala. RECOMMENDED: The Best Bookstore Cafés in NYC The Gotham Book Prize began during the early days of the pandemic as a way to encourage and honor writing about New York City. Bradley Tusk, who founded independent bookstore P&T Knitwear, teamed up with Howard Wolfson, who works for Bloomberg Philanthropies, to create the prize.  Here are the 2024 finalists All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Brinkley Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Flores and Miss Paula by Melissa Rivero Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Park Rikers: An Oral History by Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever by Prudence Peiffer Th

The average New Yorker throws away 46 pounds of clothing and textiles every year, clogging landfills and adding to the suffocation of our warming planet. And you can bet that plenty of the clothes that end up in the dump are fast fashion cast-offs. But it doesn't have to be like that.  Shoppers are starting to pay more attention to sustainability, upcycling, and vintage, according to Amy Abrams, co-founder of The Manhattan Vintage Show. As she puts it: "I really believe the future of fashion is vintage." The Manhattan Vintage Show is back this weekend for its seventh edition. More than 90 vintage dealers fill the Metropolitan Pavilion with fashions representing all eras, all styles, and all price points — everything from Victorian wedding dresses to '70s maxi dresses to Y2K-era suits.  We visited the vintage show's opening day to talk with fashion dealers about how to get into vintage shopping, even if you're totally new to the experience. Plus, we rounded up a few tips of our own. Shopping sustainably is definitely on trend for Earth Month — and beyond. Here's how to get in on it. Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan for Time Out | Tomide Moradeyo at his Manhattan Vintage booth. 1. Start at your local Goodwill Tomide Moradeyo of vintage store The Igala NYC, has amassed and incredible collection of vintage moto jackets, jerseys, jorts, and cardigans "mostly older than you genZs."  But if you're new to vintage shopping, he recommends starting at your local Goodwill. That'l

In a city of 8.5 million, New York City sure has a ton of trash. Actually, it has tons of trash every year. According to the Mayor’s office, NYC produces more than 14 million tons of trash annually. You see it on the sidewalks waiting to be picked up in mountains of faux mint-scented garbage bags or flattened and scattered like coffee cups, cigarette butts and paper plates from dollar slice* spots, trampled on by thousands of feet. Sometimes it’s worn-out furniture with questionable stains or possible bed bugs sitting at the curb. Whether we like it or not, garbage is so much a part of NYC living. It’s just part of the makeup of the city like pigeons or mystery puddles. It’s so prevalent that some artists have even used it to create sculptures! Recently though, the filth hit a new level. NYC was tagged as the second dirtiest city behind Rome, Italy in last year’s Time Out Index—a poll of 27,000 city-dwellers from Melbourne to Madrid, Chicago to Copenhagen and Tel Aviv to Tokyo. The last year was full of headlines marking the numerous ways the city’s leaders are attacking the trash problem head-on, from a new garbage bin program and a newly reinstated Alternate Side Parking schedule for sweeping to a new bill that would require city agencies to identify where they could place public restrooms in each of NYC’s zip codes to help cut down on public urination and the like. One of the biggest pushes this year has been the introduction of curbside compost pick-up. It’s clear that NY

New York City is such a big part of their love story that it only made sense for Lara Eurdolian King and James King to host an Iconic NYC-themed wedding, complete with a film-famous taxi, a ceremony winding through the city’s biggest spots, stunning outfits styled by Patricia Field, Broadway performers at the reception and, of course, pizza.  The bride planned much of the October celebration as a surprise to the groom, meticulously curating every detail while also creating a weekend filled with meaningful moments the couple will cherish. Lara Eurdolian King (you may know her as @prettyconnected on Instagram) gave us the scoop on the celebration, and you can use these ideas to bring the “Iconic NYC” theme into your next celebration, whether that’s a wedding, birthday or just a random Tuesday.  RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about dating in NYC After meeting at a Bushwick barbecue in the mid-2000s, the couple eventually got together and have been an item for 15 years. They got engaged on New Year’s Eve 2019 right before the pandemic, which upended their wedding plans. Then, just three months ago, Eurdolian King found the creative spark she’d been looking for and began dreaming up a five-part, two-day wedding that would honor her partner’s wishes to elope—but she found a way to capture that spontaneous elopement energy without ever leaving New York City.   “New York is our runway,” Eurdolian King said. “It is our love story.”  Photograph: By John Herr The festivitie

Great authors help readers understand the world, and this upcoming literary festival invites everyone to understand their fascinating writing process.  The PEN World Voices Festival is back for its 20th edition running from May 8 to 11 in New York City, with most events in Greenwich Village. With 100 writers featured in 35 events, the festival celebrates the power of literature both to transport and galvanize. The festival features literary superstars like Roxane Gay, Min Jin Lee, Tara Westover, Joyce Carol Oates, and Jodi Picoult.  RECOMMENDED: The Best Bookstore Cafés in NYC The PEN World Voices Festival was founded by the renowned novelist Salman Rushdie, Michael Roberts, and Esther Allen after the September 11 terrorist attacks as a way to keep dialogue alive between the United States and the world. To this day, the festival works to present varied voices and engage in challenging topics. This year's featured speakers represent more than 25 countries.  "This festival is an open invitation to gather as a community and sit in the same room with some of our favorite novelists, memoirists, translators, journalists, and poets—to breathe in their brilliance and transcend international borders, for a love of words and ideas," said event co-curator Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, PEN America’s Chief of Literary Programs. Photograph: By Beowulf Sheehan Here are a few can't-miss events at the festival A panel of journalists—Patricia Evangelista, Jonathan Blitzer, and Patrick Radden Keef

After months of swaddling ourselves in thick woolen layers, trudging around in heavy boots, and enduring gray skies, Mother Nature rewards us with the beautiful spectacle of spring. A garden oasis hidden away on the Upper West Side promises an ideal spot to soak in all that spring has to offer.  Thousands of tulips in pink, yellow, red, purple, and orange fill the West Side Community Garden, and this Tulip Festival is free to visit daily from dawn til dusk through early May. While tulips steal the show, other spring scenes get the spotlight, too. Pastel pink cherry blossom petals float down from the branches above, birds flit from tree to tree, and the fragrance of hyacinths perfumes the air.  RECOMMENDED: A first look at New York Botanical Garden’s fabulous fashion-focused orchid show You can find the tucked-away garden at 123 West 89th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Columbus Avenue. Though it's free to visit, you can make a donation to keep the volunteer-run garden beautiful year after year. Garden volunteers will be on site on April 13-14 and 20-21 from 10am-6pm so you can learn more about the plantings and ask questions. A tradition for 46 years, the Tulip Festival features many different tulip varieties, such as parrots, darwins, triumphs, plus spring flowers like azaleas, daffodils, and bleeding hearts. Here are a few of the most beautiful blooms we spotted at the Tulip Festival this spring. Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan for Time Out   Photograph: By Ro

Think you know New York City? Like, really know it, down to its neighborhoods, geography and lore? Then head to the Panorama Challenge this week, an intense battle of wits that’s back after a four-year hiatus.  Officially the largest NYC-themed trivia game, the Panorama Challenge uses the iconic Panorama of the City of New York as its game board. The event is on Friday, April 12, and is hosted by City Reliquary at the Queens Museum; get tickets here for $20/person. RECOMMENDED: See vintage Statue of Liberty tattoos at this new City Reliquary exhibit The epic Panorama Challenge puts history at your feet—literally. Competitors gather around the massive Panorama of the City of New York exhibit, a scale model of NYC built for the World's Fair in 1964. Miniature skyscrapers, apartment buildings, bridges, parks, and rivers fill the model, which is basked in light imitating sunrise and sunset. Tiny airplanes even take off atop the miniature city.  Emcee Gary Dennis will preside over the evening with long-time tour guide Jonathan Turer serving as quizmaster with a "new batch of mind-bending questions." This year’s trivia topics include "Awkwafina," "SNL & Staten Island," and "Fame," so you may want to brush up on those categories. As quizmaster, Turer says he takes notes for good questions and categories all year long. "That’s a lot of ‘alone time’ in preparation and knowing that over two hundred people enjoy it so much is great motivation," he tells Time Out New York. Photograph: B

Sadly, seeing trash on New York City's streets is nothing new. Candy wrappers, cigarette butts, latex gloves, random clothing, and single-use cups litter sidewalks and roadways.  In honor of Earth Month, a new sculpture aptly titled "Single Use Reflections" encourages viewers to pay closer attention to the trash we create—and how we can change that both systemically and individually. Over the weekend, beauty brand Kiehl's unveiled a sculptural installation by artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong. The artwork is on view at the High Line through April 17. RECOMMENDED: The best outdoor art in NYC this spring A mountain of single-use household items and beauty products, all doused in silver paint, form the foundation for "Single Use Reflections." Laundry detergent jugs, body wash containers, and lotion pump bottles combine to create a visual spectacle with menacing tentacle-like arms. Though the artwork can feel a bit overwhelming, it also helps people understand how they can be a small part of the solution. Mirrors decorated with phrases like "I am a refill warrior" jut out of the sculpture, encouraging visitors to rethink their reliance on single-use products.  Photograph: Courtesy of Kiehl's "Everyone knows that New York has a big trash problem and this sculpture beautifully embodies both the problem and one piece of the solution—using refillables," Von Wong said in a statement.  Everyone knows that New York has a big trash problem and this sculpture beautifully embodies bo

The upcoming solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event. The next time a solar eclipse will grace the skies over the continental U.S. is 2044, but the next time you'll see a total solar eclipse in New York will be 2079. That's why you really don't want to miss it.  So when exactly is it? With help from Bill Nye and other science experts, we've got the details on how to safely see this solar spectacle. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about New York's once-in-a-lifetime 2024 solar eclipse When is the 2024 solar eclipse? The total solar eclipse is during the afternoon on Monday, April 8, 2024. Tell your boss you need to step away for the afternoon—feel free to use this article as your excuse. Photograph: By Mihai O Coman / Shutterstock What time will the eclipse happen in NYC? In terms of exact timing, totality varies from place to place. For New York City, we’ll be able to see the Moon cover up to 90 percent of the Sun at 3:25pm, NASA explains. Skies here will start to darken around 2:51pm and will start lightening once again by 3:58pm. Set an alarm so you don't miss it! As for the Buffalo area, the partial eclipse will begin around 2:04pm, with totality running from 3:18pm-3:22pm. Rochester follows just a few minutes behind with totality around 3:20pm.  NASA's got a chart with exact timings here. You can input your ZIP code to find out totality times near you.  Where's best to watch? Grab your special eclipse glasses and get outside!  New York City isn't in the pat

If you want to see the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, you've got to protect your eyes. While you can buy special solar eclipse glasses (there are even Bill Nye-branded ones!), you can score a pair for free at several locations around town.  NASA has all the intel on exactly what you'll need to keep your eyes safe during the eclipse. As they put it: "You must look through safe solar viewing glasses ('eclipse glasses') or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun." So follow the rules from NASA and go pick up a pair of eclipse glasses; here's where to go. RECOMMENDED: Bill Nye answers all your burning questions about the solar eclipse Photograph: Shutterstock/Nature's Charm 1. Public libraries Solar eclipse glasses are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis daily until supplies last at all New York Public Library and Queens Public Library. They'll also be available at Brooklyn Public Library locations on select dates. Just a heads up that you'll have to sign a liability waiver when you pick up your pair.  The giveaway is offered in partnership with the National Esports Association (NEA), whose recent "Look Up!" campaign encourages New Yorkers to experience the solar eclipse safely. Photograph: By rblfmr / Shutterstock 2. New York Welcome Centers  Limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses are available at 30 locations thro