Events in New York City

Smorgasburg Saturday - Williamsburg

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Smorgasburg Williamsburg

Food

Smorgasburg Williamsburg is NYC's largest open-air food market with 100+ local and international vendors, open Saturdays 11am–6pm from April through October with free admission.

Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane at Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, curated by José James with special guest Melissa Aldana, an immersive tribute with modal fire and intimate club warmth.

Open Secrets Live with Jeff Hiller, Murray Hill, and Youngmi Mayer

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

250 West 95th StreetNew York,NY10025

Literature

Open Secrets Magazine hosts Open Secrets Live, its second annual personal storytelling summit in NYC, featuring comedians Jeff Hiller, Murray Hill, and Youngmi Mayer. A lively evening of intimate true stories and performance.

Bring Me the Horizon @ Madison Square Garden

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Madison Square Garden

Music

Bring Me the Horizon headline an arena metal show at Madison Square Garden on May 2, 2026 — a high-energy live concert from the British rock/metalcore band.

Redefine Strong: Black Women's Mental Health Conference 2026

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 9:00 AM

NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life 238 Thompson Street, , New York, NY 10012

Conference

Redefine Strong returns to NYU's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life with panels and workshops focused on Black women's mental health, resilience and leadership in 2026.

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:35 PM

Yankee Stadium

Sports

Spring Training MLB game: Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on 2026-03-19 with ESPN coverage, offering classic ballpark atmosphere for fans and families.

Becky Shaw

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 10:00 AM

Helen Hayes

Theater

Becky Shaw, a razor-sharp dark comedy from Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo, moves to Broadway after a successful Off-Broadway run. This witty, tangled tale of love, ethics, and misadventure unfolds at Helen Hayes Theatre in NYC, offering sharp dialogue and bold, laugh-out-loud moments.

Mika @ The Rooftop at Pier 17

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Rooftop at Pier 17

Music

Mika brings a high-energy pop set to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. An outdoor waterfront show blending iconic anthems with skyline views, delivering a stylish summer-night concert on the East River.

Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026 @ Palladium Times Square

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Palladium Times Square Theater

Music

Behemoth headlines a brutal metal bill with Deicide, Rotting Christ and Immolation at Palladium Times Square in New York City on May 2, 2026, delivering a spectacular night of extreme metal in a famed Times Square venue.

Family First Saturdays | Storytime at the Morgan: Spring Colors

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

The Morgan Library & Museum

Family

Family First Saturdays invites families to a cozy 11:00–12:00 Storytime at The Morgan Library & Museum, where read-alouds and color-filled activities bring Spring Colors to life in a kid-friendly indoor setting. Free for children 12 and under with museum admission for others.

Maya Hawke @ Bowery Ballroom

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Maya Hawke headlines Bowery Ballroom in New York City for an intimate indie-pop set featuring candid storytelling and melodic vocals. The historic venue's brick-and-beam charm frames a night of modern, crowd-pleasing songs from a rising artist.

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir

Sat, 2 May 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir brings powerful spirituals and soul-stirring harmonies to the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York for an uplifting live concert experience.

Intro to DSLR and Mirrorless Photography

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Brooklyn Brainery

Workshop

Join a hands-on photography workshop at Brooklyn Brainery to master DSLR and mirrorless camera basics, exposure, focus, and composition through practical shooting in a welcoming, beginner-friendly session.

Teksupport: Chris Lorenzo (all night long)

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Stage B

Nightlife

Teksupport presents Chris Lorenzo for an all-night DJ set at Stage B in New York City. Expect high-energy house/tech-house grooves from 10pm into the early hours in a buzzing club atmosphere, with late-night dancing and immersive sound.

Trae Crowder

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Bell House

Comedy

Trae Crowder headlines a late-evening stand-up show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, delivering his sharp political humor and Southern storytelling to a live NYC crowd. Known for witty cultural riffs and bold takes, his performance brings a lively, approachable vibe to an intimate venue.

Elsewhere & The Bowery PresentsOklou

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Terminal 5

Music

Elsewhere and The Bowery Presents bring Oklou to Terminal 5 in NYC, with Ninajirachi on support, for a shimmering, expansive electronic night under cavernous ceilings.

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Sat, 2 May 2026

Kings Theatre

Music

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell bring their reggae-pop classics to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on May 3, 2026 for a live concert night of familiar hits and singalongs.

Oklou @ Terminal 5

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Terminal 5

Music

Electronic artist Oklou performs at Terminal 5 in Manhattan. Expect immersive synth-driven sets and ethereal vocals from a rising electronic act in a top NYC venue.

Intro To Sake Class And Brewery Tour

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura

Workshop

Join an introductory sake class and guided brewery tour at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura in Brooklyn, NY. Learn how sake is made, taste a selection of varieties, and enjoy food pairings in a hands-on, educational session.

Night of a Thousand Stevies (18+)

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Irving Plaza

Music

An 18+ tribute concert at Irving Plaza in New York City honoring Stevie Nicks with a cast of impersonators and live musicians, delivering rock-pop classics in an intimate indoor venue.

Dig! Plant! Grow!Wake Up, Garden!

Sat, 2 May 2026

New York Botanical Garden

Family

Explore plant life and garden magic at Dig! Plant! Grow! Wake Up, Garden! at the New York Botanical Garden. This family-friendly outdoor program runs Tue–Sat 1:30–5:30 p.m. and Sundays/holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., inviting kids to dig, plant, and wake up their green thumbs.

PEEKABOO

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Brooklyn Steel

Music

PEEKABOO brings heavy electronic bass and a high-energy live show to Brooklyn Steel on May 2, 2026; 18+ event with terrace balcony viewing and doors at 9:00PM.

Arkells

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Racket NYC

Music

Arkells light up Racket in New York with Bino Bames, delivering big-chorus rock, punchy guitars and crowd-ready anthems in an intimate neon-soaked club setting.

Clementine and Mevius Live at Bowery Ballroom

Sat, 2 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Catch a high-energy indie evening at Bowery Ballroom in New York City as Clementine and Mevius headline with special guests, presented by Black Swan Events. The classic NYC venue hosts guitar-driven sets for a memorable night of modern indie rock.

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