10 Fun Things You Don’t Want To Miss This Weekend In NYC: May. 13 – 15
We've got your weekend plans ready! Whether you're looking to take a trip to the Upside Down or check out NYC's first Asian American and Pacific Islander Parade, we’ve got you covered.
Join your favorite characters at NYC’s epic ‘Stranger Things’ experience, now open. Uncover dangerous secrets about Hawkins Lab—but beware, only the bravest are invited! After making a trip to the Upside Down, chill at Mix-Tape and explore a medley of locations and fan-favorite moments. Check out this totally tubular event and score your tickets today.
Dance Group: Sachiyo Ito and Company/ Instagram/ @japandaynyc
This Saturday, head over to Central Park for Japan Day! The festivities will include NYC’s first-ever Japan Parade, Japanese sword fighting, traditional folk dance and more. The event is honoring Japanese culture by introducing it to New York through its rich art, tradition, and food. Find out all of the details here.
Get ready to look to the sky Sunday night as the Super Flower Blood Moon total lunar eclipse (we know it’s a mouthful) will illuminate NYC skies. Now let’s break this down: a Super Flower Blood Moon total lunar eclipse really just means that a super moon and a total lunar eclipse will occur simultaneously. This results in a bigger and brighter looking moon and it will peak just after midnight. See more information here, so you don’t miss this celestial event!
This steamy new speakeasy is hidden beneath the hustle and bustle of Time Square and it’s serving up sexy, sultry, seduction. The Woo Woo will take you back to the 80s with graffiti walls, neon lights, and vintage punk concert posters, but there’s one salacious secret…it’s also a sex shop! Undress more about this cheeky spot here.
Lunar New Year Parade hosted by Better Chinatown USA, the same host for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Parade Shutterstock via Steve Sanchez Photos
NYC will launch its first AAPI Parade this Sunday in Midtown. The parade will be hosted by Chinatown USA, the same organization who puts on the Lunar New Year Parade. Visitors can celebrate generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders as the historically significant event will march up 6th Avenue from West 44th Street to West 55th Street. Find out more here.
An experiential arts venue called “Arts District” is coming to Brooklyn this summer for the most mind-blowing visuals you’ve ever seen. Examine the soul and consciousness of humans at the US premiere of the installation “Limitless AI” with stunning 360º projections and more! Join the waitlist now.
Live like royalty for a weekend at this incredible bed & breakfast inside a castle! Best part, it’s only 75 miles north of NYC. Stay at Wings Castle and relax at the winery next store, splash around in the moat swimming pool, or risk taking a peek at the dungeon. Read more here.
What sounds better than sipping margaritas on a boat? Take in the best views of the NYC skyline as you cruise the Hudson River on La Barca Cantina, NYC’s first and only floating Mexican restaurant. Order the most luxurious margarita in town called the Bucket List Golden Margarita and get the party going with their numerous fiesta platters! Set sail this weekend and find out everything you need to know here.
Sugarlift | Nicolas V. Sanchez: belongings/ Courtesy of High Line Galleries
Weekends in the city can really rack up a bill. However, there are tons of super entertaining ways to spend your Saturday and Sunday without breaking the bank. One of our favorites is exploring all of NYC’s free galleries—especially those in Chelsea! With such a rich history in the art world, this neighborhood is lined with tons of incredible places to explore. See our favorites here.
May is an exciting time in NYC as everyone continues to come out of hibernation in preparation for the start of “unofficial start to summer.” Tons of exciting plans await, from NYC’s mind-bending Stranger Things experience to waterfront bars and restaurants opening back up. Fill out your monthly agenda now when you check out our entire list here.