This Week · No. 3 · Curated by No Sleep Club NYC · Aug 3–9
things to do
this week in nyc
for the week of monday, august 3 to sunday, august 9
By Shaye Weaver · No Sleep Club NYC · Aug 3, 2026
“your source for all the hottest, off-the-beaten path, and unique events across new york city. this city never sleeps, and neither do we.” — curated by shaye weaver
Shaye Weaver has spent over a decade covering what to do in New York, including as an editor at Time Out New York. Now she writes NO SLEEP CLUB, her own weekly guide. Every week she curates the city for The Juicy Times: two picks a day from her edition, with the full letter on her Substack.
now here’s what’s on this week!
monday, august 3
“celebrate the 125th anniversary of louis armstrong with the american symphony orchestra jazz ensemble in a free outdoor concert at the bronx music hall plaza. experience a curated selection of armstrong’s rarely performed works, brought to life by an outstanding lineup of new york jazz musicians. in case of rain, the concert will occur in the bronx music hall’s theater.”
5:30 p.m. · bronx music hall, 438 e. 163rd st., morrisania · free
“grab your boots and hop on down to domino square for a night of line dancing outdoors, hosted by sugarfoot & spitfire of buck wild.”
6 - 9 p.m. · domino park, 12 s. 3rd st., brooklyn · free
tuesday, august 4
“known for his intuitive blending of seaside, italian, and palestinian influences, chef joseph will bring his deep understanding of the farmland and waters that surround him to a hyper-local feast featuring pristine, wild-foraged, and sustainably caught east end treasures. expect a magnificent spread with delicacies such as peconic gold oysters, montauk red shrimp, razor clams, and a show-stopping lobster. the evening will be a truly seasonal celebration of the land and sea and all that is summer ‘out east’”.
6:30 p.m. · pier 57, 25 11th ave., chelsea · from $210
“show up and groove down to free live music in the 12-acre oasis of gantry plaza state park, lic. each “live at the gantries” show features top local talent and culminates in a breathtaking sunset over the east river. this week, it’s bartlett contemporaries.”
7 p.m. · gantry plaza state park, 4-44 47th rd., lic · free
wednesday, august 5
7:30 p.m. · lincoln center’s dance floor, uws · free
“a spirited tribute to nyc’s storied jazz history, this park-favorite series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on manhattan’s riverfront.”
7 p.m., wednesdays, through august 12 · pier 84 at w 44 st. · free
if this is your kind of week, it’s shaye’s every week.
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thursday, august 6
“at the heart of ‘pastel’ is a hands-on installation: a massive pit filled with pastel-colored beads, all connected to hendry’s signature visual world. beloved characters such as juju and balloon dog are at play with the artist’s distinctive flowers and smiley faces. visitors are invited to reach in and create their own collection to string on a bracelet, necklace, or charm — a participatory experience that extends hendry’s long-standing commitment to her audience in real-time. drawings and editions of iconic imagery will also be on view, alongside her trademark swag including caps, t-shirts, jewelry trunks, leather trays, and acrylic keyrings.”
11 a.m. - 7 p.m., through august 16 · 3 e. 89 st., ues · free
8 p.m. · central park’s rumsey playfield · free
friday, august 7
4 - 10 p.m. · moma ps 1, 22-25 jackson ave., lic · $22.35
“brooklyn nightlife stars throw their signature dj-fueled party with papi juice and musical guests: anysia kym, oscar nñ, zainab.”
9:45 p.m. · little island · free
saturday, august 8
“on select summer saturdays our city’s usual traffic noise and honking horns will be replaced with open streets teeming with walkers, bikers, runners, and performers. discover a wealth of free cultural programs, performances, fitness classes, interactive art, giveaways, and much more as you experience the city in this whole new way.”
7 a.m. - 3 p.m. · from the brooklyn bridge to broadway and dyckman street · free
“the festival takes place over two days at meadow lake in flushing meadows corona park, site of the 1964 world’s fair in queens, ny. races start at 9 a.m. and continue through the early evening each day. in addition to the dragon boat races, there are activities for the entire family such as the main stage featuring live musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, the arts & crafts area, or the international food court where you can find food and snacks.”
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. · flushing meadows corona park, queens · free
sunday, august 9
2 p.m. · union pool, 484 union ave., williamsburg · free
“baby oyster (flavors from baja, california, mexico and lima, peru) is going to brooklyn!!!! excited to announce our greenpoint debut at lise and vito!!! so happy for this collab because we love how beautiful it is, have you been? we’ll have a dj!! see you there.”
4pm till sold out · lise and vito, 126a nassau ave., greenpoint
shaye weaver
“i’m shaye weaver. i’ve been writing about things to do in new york city for over a decade. you’ve seen my recommendations in time out new york, amnewyork, dnainfo, fox 5, ny1, and cbs — and even on those little screens in your uber. now, i’ve founded NO SLEEP CLUB to help you experience new york in all its weird, gritty, beautiful glory.”
“NO SLEEP CLUB will highlight lesser-written-about, under-the-radar, and must-see-to-believe things to do in nyc. that’s what the city is all about, after all!”
Follow Shaye’s week →@nosleepclubnyc · shayeweaver.com