Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in New York City

FRIDAY 23RD MAY 2025
A THING TO DO THIS FRIDAY

in NEW YORK CITY
COVID-19 Update: The events listed below were expected to be happening today... but COVID-19 changed all that. Click on the headline to find out if these events and activities are still happening this Friday.
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We're here for showing you wonderful and often unusual activities specifically on and open this Friday, which are ready to explore: things to do in NYC for anyone needing inspiration. Look at the idea above for something to do this Friday, reload the page to get other amazing things to do, or change the day to have an amazing time in New York City all week: here are amazing things to do on Saturday. Find out more...

NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK
40.71°N, 74.01°W

Sunrise: 04:32
Sunset: 19:13
Moon Phase: waning crescent
Weather: light rain, 16°C max, 8°C min


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