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Thursday · Nov 5, 2026

12 events shown on this page

  1. Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel

    Verizon Executive Education Center, Manhattan

  2. Lectures on Tap: Politics Now: A Philosophy of How We Got Here

    Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan

  3. Houdini's Library

    The Grolier Club, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  4. · Starts in 10h 9m

    Art in the Garden

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  5. · Starts in 11h 9m

    Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
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  1. Secret Parlor Jazz: Home-Cooked Tunes & BBQ Dinner on the Upper East Side

    Parlor Jazz (Exact Meeting Location Revealed in Confirmation Email), Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Winter Village Holiday Shops

    Bryant Park, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Fitness with Kelly at Gotham Park

    Gotham Park, Manhattan

  4. STC: School of Rock

    Murray Kahn Theater, Manhattan

  5. Golden Hour NYC: Breathtaking Sunset Cruise with Skyline & Statue Views

    Pier 36 NYC, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Tokyo Kanpai Boys Live Show

    High Line Comedy Club, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  7. · Starts in 11h 39m

    After5NewYork - How Pop Culture Decides What History We Remember

    By After 5 SocietyTicketed
    Patrizia's Of Manhattan, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-11-05

Friday · Nov 6, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Humanist Happy Hour

    By New York Society for Ethical Culture
    Elliott Library (507), Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-06

Saturday · Nov 7, 2026

4 events shown on this page

  1. Empricism and the Philosophy of Mind Week 2

    By NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers CommunityFree
    Pier 57, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  2. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  3. Hamlet by William Shakespeare (week 1)

    By NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers CommunityFree
    Pier 57, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  4. Tom D's Big New York Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-07

Sunday · Nov 8, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Homeward Bound: A Korean Adoptee Exploring the Longing for Belonging

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan

  3. Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    455 5th Ave, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem
Open Sunday, 2026-11-08

Monday · Nov 9, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. WRONG: A F*cked-Up Game Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Monday, 2026-11-09

Tuesday · Nov 10, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Priyanka Mattoo's "How to Be Less Useful" with Jessica Grose

    By Book Club BarFree
    Book Club Bar - East Village, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Hollywood Crime Scene

    By Caveat · with Rachel Fisher and Desi Jedeikin
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-10

Thursday · Nov 12, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home Member's Preview

    By Staten Island Museum
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Queer Melville: A Secret History of America's Gay Writers

    By The Wisdom BarTicketed
    Bibliotheque, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-11-12

Friday · Nov 13, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. The Gilded Age Revisited: Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    Cooper Hewitt Arthur Ross Terrace & Gardens, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. “And I Always Thought” – Music by Martin Bresnick

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-13

Saturday · Nov 14, 2026

4 events shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Hamlet by William Shakespeare

    By NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers CommunityFree
    Pier 57, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  3. Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Free
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  1. Coding Together Mini Hackathon

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-14

Sunday · Nov 15, 2026

4 events shown on this page

  1. The Grand Central Park Tour with Hiking and History

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    Christopher Columbus Statue, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Gay in The Garden

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  3. Alien Anchors Vol. II

    By Caveat · with Niranjani Reddi, Shreya Ambatti and 1 more
    Caveat, Manhattan

  4. NYC Master Chorale: This Love Between Us

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan
Open Sunday, 2026-11-15

Monday · Nov 16, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Jo March Madness

    By Caveat · with Ben Langhorst and Charlotte Murray
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Monday, 2026-11-16

Tuesday · Nov 17, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Drink 'N Draft: Creative Writing Workshop

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - East Village, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-17

Wednesday · Nov 18, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. Drinking Skeptically

    By New York City SkepticsFree
    12th Street Ale House, Manhattan
    Free

  2. Sorry We're Here: A Sketch Variety Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-18

Thursday · Nov 19, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future

    With Dr. Anthony Mirando and Dr. Lameck Onsarigo
    Pratt Manhattan Center, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. The Real Process Behind Writing a Novel: Author's Account

    By The Wisdom BarTicketed
    Bibliotheque, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-11-19

Friday · Nov 20, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Our Findings Show

    By Caveat · with Tom Lum
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-20

Saturday · Nov 21, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Family History Month Workshop 2: Transcribe-a-thon

    By Staten Island Museum
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. The Love Seat

    By Caveat · with Ariel Elias, Janelle Draper and 1 more
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-21

Sunday · Nov 22, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-11-22

Monday · Nov 23, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. The Pachelbel Rant 20th Anniversary Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
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  1. Cosmic Happy Hour

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Monday, 2026-11-23

Saturday · Nov 28, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-28

Thursday · Dec 3, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
Open Thursday, 2026-12-03

Friday · Dec 4, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Tree Lighting at Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.orgFree
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Free
Open Friday, 2026-12-04

Saturday · Dec 5, 2026

4 events shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Tom D's Big New York Show

    By Caveat · with Tom Delgado
    Caveat, Manhattan
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  1. Edible Island – part of the Holiday Hop

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Free

  2. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.orgFree
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Free
Open Saturday, 2026-12-05

Sunday · Dec 6, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.org
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-12-06

Tuesday · Dec 8, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. RISK live show and story slam in New York

    By Caveat · with JC Cassis
    Caveat, Manhattan

  2. Hallmark Presents: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Tuesday, 2026-12-08

Wednesday · Dec 9, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Wait Wait...Don't Shoot Me

    By Caveat · with Atheer Yacoub and Nana Dakin
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-09

Thursday · Dec 10, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
Open Thursday, 2026-12-10

Saturday · Dec 12, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. Books & Burlesque

    By Caveat · with Marlon James, Molly Crabapple and 10 more
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-12-12

Sunday · Dec 13, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Hallmark Presents: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Sunday, 2026-12-13

Wednesday · Dec 16, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Drinking Skeptically

    By New York City SkepticsFree
    12th Street Ale House, Manhattan
    Free
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-16

Thursday · Dec 17, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
Open Thursday, 2026-12-17

Saturday · Dec 19, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
Show 1 more on Saturday · rated lower

  1. Catbaret! NYC’s Cat-Themed Variety Show: Meowy X-Mas & Happy Hanukkats

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-12-19

Sunday · Dec 20, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Gay in The Garden

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. The Power Joker: A Robert Moses Comedy Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Sunday, 2026-12-20

Monday · Dec 21, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. The Debate Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Monday, 2026-12-21

Sunday · Dec 27, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem
Open Sunday, 2026-12-27

Wednesday · Dec 30, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Recipes and Rituals for Community Care

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
    Conflicting details
    Conflicting details
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-30

Wednesday · Jan 13, 2027

1 event shown on this page

  1. Minor Theater: Pity Whore

    By NYU Skirball
    NYU Skirball Center, Manhattan
Open Wednesday, 2027-01-13
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