Lunar New Year is one of New York's most anticipated annual events, a joyous celebration packed with dancing dragons, loud firecrackers, stunning ensembles, delicious food and more. We officially rang in the Year of the Fire Horse on Tuesday, February 17 but the spirited festivities continue throughout the month, all leading up to Chinatown's big Lunar New Year Parade on March 1.
New York City never slows down, and today, September 13, 2025, the city is buzzing with events that span every corner of culture. From global flavors at food festivals to red-carpet fashion shows, from live concerts to theater productions and comedy clubs, the city offers an experience for every taste and mood. For residents and visitors alike, Saturday in New York is a reminder of why the city remains one of the world's cultural capitals.
The Community Day block party celebrates the amazing Lower East Side community! This family-friendly event offers activities for all ages, including outdoor games, face painting, bingo, live DJ, and art making with Abrons Art Center. Enjoy free refreshments and explore all Henry Street has to offer at the resource tables. Duffy Square, Broadway bet. 45th & 47th St., Midtown Monday, Sept. 8, 5 - 9 pm All ages Free admission
Brookfield Place has transformed its Waterfront Plaza into a pop-up center court for the 10th annual Brookfield Place Open, in partnership with the Tennis Channel, offering free play.
Dîner en Blanc is a pop-up culinary event where thousands of diners dressed in all-white attire gather at a secret location for an evening of food, fashion, and fun.
At the NYC pop-up, Panda's is turning its Third Avenue outpost into a love letter to its signature dish. Visitors can time-travel through Orange Chicken's greatest hits via a limited-edition menu, featuring everything from bone-in orange chicken wings to a bacon-laced throwback from 2014.
In the city that never sleeps, we envisioned a haven where visual storytellers could converge, connect and be seen. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we provide a platform for these narratives to unfold.
Cornell Tech's series of May events showcases its campus culture, featuring interdisciplinary collaboration and celebrating innovations in technology, design, and business by students and faculty.
