New York City Things To Do in August

It’s a jungle out there and surviving the sun is the goal this month. New York City is the most lively during the summer with plenty to do and discover, even if you’ve been living here for years. August is about the tried and true, the new, and the unique.

TRIED & TRUE

Restaurant Week (Now through August 21)
In honor of its 30th year, Restaurant week is here for 30 days offering up prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner at must try locations in every borough.

US Open (August 29 - September 10)
Navigate the US Open with our personalized tips and visit the site for this year’s schedule.

Chelsea Market
There’s Christmas in July so how about Christmas (shopping) in August? Start checking off the gift list and spend a day inside shopping. The Artist and Flea Market is the perfect place for unique gifts and small purveyors to discover and plenty of food and events to stay the whole day.

THE NEW

Free Kayaking (Now - October 1)
The Manhattan Community Boathouse located on the Hudson side of the city is offering free kayaking on Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm - 6pm. Sign up online or in person and have a day on the water. P.S. Expect to get wet and make sure to bring a change of clothes/bathing suit.

Sunset on Governors Island (Now - October 31)
A little island off the southern tip of Manhattan, Governors Island has a front row seat to the sunset. The Trust “just” (July 1) announced its last ferry off the island has been extended to 10pm Sunday - Thursday and 11pm Friday and Saturday which means you can actually stay for the whole evening to sundown.

THE UNIQUE

Pan-African Festival (August 13)
Immerse in culture and community at the Pan-African Festival for food and dance hosted by the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute.

Speakeasy Magick (Ongoing)
Prohibition, secret entrances, hidden doors, speciality cocktails are words typically associated with speakeasies but magic(k)? Previously at the McKittrick Hotel, get seated at the new location, The Lodge, for a night of rotating performances table side of cards shows, illusions and  sleight of hand. Not sure where the speakeasy comes in but we can pretend the liquor is illegal.

Mocktail with a Twist
A new type of ‘drinks with friends’. Hekate, a sober bar and speciality tea shop, offers mocktails and elixirs to sip over conversation with friends and not result in a headache the next day. Their event calendar is also booked with live performances, art shows, and poetry readings throughout the month.