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Things To Do In NYC This Weekend

Cruise the halls of the Guggenheim, catch a free concert in Central Park or take part in a secret garden party. Here’s what’s going on this weekend in NYC!

Friday, July 31st

Groove Alley Silent Disco Party — 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Put on your headphones and choose your groove. Music will be blasting from your headphones at this silent disco party all night long. Recording artist Talib Kweli and three DJs ( DJ Beto, DJ Chela and DJ Joro Boro) will be spinning tunes throughout the night on 3 different music channels—so expect to see a variety of dance moves. Pick a channel and boogey to the beats with the silent crowd…

Free; more info here

Saturday, August 1st

Warm Up 2015 presented by MoMA PS1 — 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Time is running out to catch one of New York City’s best summer staples: Warm Up 2015—a music series presented by MoMA PS1 that highlights up and coming local and international artists and DJs. Performances are held in MoMA PS1’s outdoor courtyard, where the excitement levels are booming. This week, Tiga, Bob Moses, Gavin Russom and Frank & Tony hit the stage for their performances.

Tickets required, $18; more info here

Pay What You Wish: The Guggenheim — 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm

We’re sharing a New York City insider’s tip with you today! Every Saturday, from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm, the Guggenheim Museum waives its $25 admission fee and allows visitors to pay what they wish. Head there this weekend to see the recently unveiled A Long-Awaited Tribute: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian House and Pavilion exhibition.

Free; more info here

Sunday, August 2nd

Secret Summer NYC 2015 — 2 pm to 10 pm

This is one secret you won’t want to keep! Nestled across the 59th Street Bridge in Long Island City, Secret Summer is a food and cocktail festival taking place in a lush (and seriously gorgeous) garden courtyard at The Foundry. The ticketed event includes an all-inclusive food and drink festival, celebrating the season’s most creative mixologists, cocktails, and innovative dishes.

$75 per person; website

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