Events in New York City

Unicycle Festival on Governors Island

Sun, 30 Aug 2026atAll day

A family-friendly outdoor festival on Governors Island celebrating unicycling with races, circus performances by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, and interactive workshops. Free admission, vibrant waterfront acts, acrobatics, and skill showcases on a summer afternoon.

100 USD

Vendy Awards on Governors Island

Sun, 13 Sept 2026at8:00 AM

On Governors Island, the Vendy Awards showcase NYC's top street vendors as they compete for the Vendy Cup, with attendees tasting bites from dozens of stalls and celebrity chef judges, benefiting the Street Vendor Project.

Free

Winter Dog Days November 1-April 30

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Winter Dog Days on Governors Island (Nov 1–Apr 30) invites dog owners and their pups for seasonal outdoor meetups, walks and community time on the island.

Events in New York City

From Greenwich Village to Williamsburg and the Lower East Side, the city's live calendar hums with something for every mood. You can spend a mellow evening at the Blue Note Jazz Club, catch an indie breakthrough at the Bowery Ballroom, or see a grand program at Lincoln Center — the mix leans casual and social but spills into intellectual and artsy nights too. Crowds skew adult and professional, yet students and families pop up at lots of community shows. Expect nightlife energy after dark in the Chelsea District and Lincoln Square, with a steady stream of late sets and comedy at places like the Peoples Improv Theater. Most events are ticketed, but roughly a quarter are free or pay-what-you-can — perfect for spontaneous plans. Wander the neighborhoods, follow the venues, and you’ll likely stumble into a scene that fits; next weekend’s lineups already promise fresh discoveries.

Events in New York City

Unicycle Festival on Governors Island

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

Governors Island

Festival

Vendy Awards on Governors Island

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 8:00 AM

Governors Island

Food

Winter Dog Days November 1-April 30

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Governors Island

Community

Winter Dog Days on Governors Island (Nov 1–Apr 30) invites dog owners and their pups for seasonal outdoor meetups, walks and community time on the island.

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Unicycle Festival on Governors Island

Vendy Awards on Governors Island

Winter Dog Days November 1-April 30