This Week · No. 1 · Curated by No Sleep Club NYC · Jul 20–26
things to do
this week in nyc
restaurant week and market mayhem: here’s your guide to this week and the weekend in the city. monday, july 20 to sunday, july 26.
By Shaye Weaver · No Sleep Club NYC · Jul 20, 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
hello, no sleepers!
i hope you’re hungry.
nyc restaurant week kicks off monday and runs through august 16, so there’s gonna be a lot to feast on — for cheaper. with lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus at $30, $45 and $60 per person, it’s a good idea to make your resy’s now for those spots you’ve wanted to try but have been priced out of (or get a good deal from your favorites).
check out the whole list of participating restaurants.
now here’s what’s on this week!
monday, july 20
“join us for an inspiring evening with new yorker cartoonist jason chatfield as he traces his wild, non-linear journey from drawing with rocks on remote australian roads to publishing cartoons in mad magazine and the new yorker.”
6:30 p.m. · rsvp for full location · $41.32
“no static is an exclusive nyc comedy experience feat. surprise comedians and a live soul-jazz orchestra. pre-show cocktails at 6pm. there is no drink minimum. all-star comedians you’ve seen on netflix, snl, hbo, hulu, comedy central, and late night. live funk & jazz from the no static orchestra - a rotating cast of grammy winners and nyc’s top musicians.”
7:30 p.m. · the overlook bar, 25 w. 24th st., flatiron · starting at $50
tuesday, july 21
“check out 15 thai select-certified restaurants, live cultural performances, interactive activities, and appearances by thai actors mile phakphum romsaithong and apo nattawin wattanagitiphat.”
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. · vanderbilt hall in grand central terminal, 89 e. 42nd st. · free entry
“join the twisted spine at brooklyn brewery for summer of horrors - the first stop of christopher golden’s carry me to your bookshelf tour! for his new release, carry me to my grave, new york times bestselling ‘king of the horror thriller’ christopher golden (road of bones, all hallows) has created a new kind of book tour, which will include a series of pop-up mini-conventions. golden has put together these events to celebrate the dark imagination and the horror community, including panel discussions and author signings, hosted by some of the best independent bookstores in the nation.”
5 - 8:30 p.m. · brooklyn brewery, 79 n. 11th st., greenpoint · free unless you buy a book
“join us for a dreamy self-care night of sculpting and slowing down. guests will receive complimentary facials from heyday skincare while creating their own air-dry clay incense holders, complete with incense sticks from p. f. candle co. to take home and enjoy.”
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. · haricot vert’s dreamworld, 119 n. 1st st, williamsburg · $38
7 p.m. · tiny arts supply, 612 woodward ave., ridgewood · from $45
8 p.m. · webster hall, 125 e. 11th st., the east village · from $116
“returning for the season with new movies, new bites, and the same iconic summer vibes starting on july 21 catch your favorite films every tuesday at sunset on the heineken riverdeck with waterfront views.” this time it’s national treasure (2004).
films begin at sunset · heineken riverdeck, pier 17, the seaport · free
wednesday, july 22
“we started yoga club as a way to move, unplug, and actually meet people. join us for our summer series in partnership with the nyc parks dept! expect: flowing all-levels vinyasa practice in the great outdoors. please rsvp fast, we are limited in the number of spots we can accommodate.”
6 p.m. · tompkins square park, the east village · free
“Join us for a special advanced-beginner evening of dinner and guided Chinese / Hong Kong Mahjong at Kings Co Imperial — our first event focused specifically on Hong Kong scoring, points, strategy, and gameplay refinement. dinner is included and served family-style.”
6:30 p.m. · kings co imperial, 20 skillman ave., williamsburg · $81.88
7 p.m. · elsewhere, 599 johnson ave., bushwick · $27.84
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thursday, july 23
“meet & greet the cast members from hadestown are dropping by cool sips rockefeller center - fresh off their broadway in bryant park performance - to serve their limited-edition sipping it up on top dirty soda. come meet the cast and grab your sip. see you there.”
1:30 p.m. · rink level, 30 rockefeller plaza
“let’s hang in the courtyard next week for a free community cookout with good music, good food and good times to celebrate the summer.”
5 - 8 p.m. · kings theater courtyard, flatbush · free
“join us for this year’s electrifying series of free summer block parties, co-presented by the museum of the city of new york and proudly sponsored by the legal aid society. now in its 13th year, the series returns with top djs, special guests, and after-hours access to double exposures, the first museum survey dedicated to pioneering photographer sophie rivera (1938–2021). dance to sets spanning salsa to hip-hop, join a dance lesson, and enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages.”
6 - 9 p.m. · el museo del barrio, 1230 fifth avenue, east harlem · free
7 p.m. · brooklyn paramount, 385 flatbush ave. ext., downtown brooklyn · $48.25
“no static is an exclusive nyc comedy experience feat. surprise comedians and a live soul-jazz orchestra. pre-show cocktails at 6pm. there is no drink minimum.”
8 p.m. · the overlook bar, 25 w. 24th st., flatiron · starting at $50
friday, july 24
“this year’s lineup reflects the historical roots of global subgenres—from dub, techno, gabber, house, and hyperpop, to avant-garde improvisation and sound art—and the contemporary musicians building on these influences. warm up includes access to the museum galleries, where audiences can experience greater new york, the museum’s signature survey of 53 artists and collectives living and working in the region.” lineup: wackies showcase with lloyd “bullwackie” barnes / new york & mark ernestus / ndagga, basic channel / berlin, with claudette “lovejoy” brown & wayne jarrett / telesoniq / bunny jr. tapes / new york & los angeles / dj richard / flexxseal / providence.
4 - 10 p.m. · moma ps1, 22-25 jackson ave., lic · $25 - $35; lic residents (11101, 11106, 11109) one free ticket per event, first-come first-served
“p&t knitwear is pleased to welcome funny pages; an evening of readings hosted by zach zimmerman and blythe roberson. comedy writers, authors, essayists, comics, and cartoonists share new things to make you laugh and/or whisper in a monotone to your neighbor ‘that was funny.’ featuring readings by emmy blotnick, mohanad elshieky, and aaron nemo!”
6:30 p.m. · p&t knitwear, 180 orchard st., les · $10
“on the day of his naturalization ceremony, fito goes on a journey through musical snapshots of his life—moments filled with longing, resilience, and joy that reflect the complexities of identity shaped by migration. rudi goblen’s interactive concert play fito combines live music, storytelling, dance, and spoken word to explore the immigrant experience of a nicaraguan man living in the united states. at its heart, fito is a love letter to immigrants who dream relentlessly despite the obstacles they face.”
7:30 p.m. · the shed, hudson yards · free
gaysian night market
🍊 also a juicy pick“performances + talent: hosted by lauren chan; queens @emigrate_drag, @feliciaohnyc; nyc’s only mahjong social club for queer & trans asians @gaysiantileparty; black-asian solidarity through art, education & joy — book giveaway + tarot readings on-site with @blasianmarch; vendors selling tea-flavored cakes & cookies, filipino desserts from generations of family recipes, viet-filipino street food & heritage flavors, playful & delectable fragrances, nostalgic objects for the culturally in-between and vietnamese-american illustration with a cheeky edge.”
7:30 - 10 p.m. · 115 bowery, les · free entry
saturday, july 25
“start your morning with a moment of calm at sound off: floating sound bath at art williamsburg. led by molly rabuffo, founder of bloom sound collective, this immersive wellness experience invites guests to relax while floating in the rooftop pool, lounging poolside, or unwinding in a private cabana. using sound off® wireless headphones, attendees will be enveloped in a deeply personal sound journey featuring crystal singing bowls, soothing vocals, and gentle percussion.”
8 a.m. · art williamsburg, 96 wythe ave rooftop · $50
“join us in red hook brooklyn july 25th & 26th for the first anniversary of our fabulous summer market featuring 60+ brooklyn makers, djs, craft projects and fun activities for the whole family.”
noon - 6 p.m. · hook studio, 161 dikeman · free entry
“the new york botanical garden is hosting flower power dress-up day, a fashion-forward event that invites new yorkers to show up in their best bell bottoms, floppy hats, and tie-dye in celebration of its ‘flower power’ exhibition. highlights of the day include: a dress-up contest at 3 p.m., with categories like best hippie, best tie-dye, best florals, and best impersonator (hendrix, joplin, the beatles); live folk music sets at 12, 1, and 2 p.m. on the conservatory lawn; and beautiful and photo-worthy floral installations throughout.”
noon - 4 p.m. · nybg, 2900 southern blvd, bronx · $39; senior/student: $35; child: $17
“we’re bringing house music outside for a brooklyn block party featuring the legendary @djterryhunter, with @coloredcraig and @michaeldonte_. come dance.”
1 p.m. · park place, between brooklyn ave. & kingston ave. · free
“explore 40+ creative vendors alongside open studios featuring boutiques, nail shops, media, photography, print shops, and more. free, free, free entry. throw on your cutest saturday comfy fit and come spend the day with community, creativity, music, food, and unique finds.”
1 - 6 p.m. · 87 george st. · free entry
presented by pretty box: vintage clothing and accessories, ceramics, candles, custom apparel, live music, drink specials.
1 - 10 p.m. · mccarren parkhouse · free entry
2 and 7:30 p.m. · the shed, hudson yards · free
7:30 p.m. · rooftop at pier 17 · from $161
sunday, july 26
“climb aboard the borscht bus for a one-of-a-kind day trip from brooklyn to the heart of the catskills! we’ll depart from convenient pickup locations in prospect park and mccarren park and head to ellenville, ny for a day of nostalgia, culture, comedy, and community at borscht belt fest! your ticket includes: same-day round-trip transportation aboard our chartered motor coach; admission to the borscht belt museum; a ticket to one featured paid event at the festival; borscht belt-themed entertainment and surprises on the bus; snacks and refreshments; plenty of fun, new friends, and excellent vibes.”
departing promptly at 8:15 a.m. · $50
“join local artist zoë gleitsman for a hands-on introduction to cyanotype printing, a 180-year-old photographic process that creates striking prussian blue images using uv light. no experience needed!”
10 a.m. · tiny arts supply, 612 woodward ave., ridgewood · $60
“we’re beyond grateful. whether you’ve been attending since day one or just recently discovered t2d, thank you for being part of this journey. to celebrate 5 years, we’re excited to welcome our friends from japan: tokyo city flea. tokyo city flea is one of tokyo’s largest flea markets, bringing together 700+ vendors and 10,000+ shoppers every weekend.”
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. · 99 scott, bushwick · rsvp
noon - 6 p.m. · hook studio, 161 dikeman · free entry
1 - 6 p.m. · 87 george st. · free entry
“for us at sumac & smoke, grilling kabob in a park has always been about more than just the food. the act itself represents tradition, community, togetherness. thanks to all of your support, we’re making all of our food & drink free for all to enjoy (while supplies last). while there will be jujeh & koobideh kabobs, balal, + bastani & drinks by bibibakery, we encourage you all to bring a blanket, snacks, drinks of your own, friends, family and plan to spend a beautiful day together with us in the park.”
1 p.m. · rsvp for full location details, prospect park · free
“sanrio lovers this event is for you!! we have special programming for this event: 30 amazing vendors ranging in art, collectibles, handmade jewelry and a stamp rally.”
1:30 - 6 p.m. · central park (location tba) · rsvp
“Join us for giveaways, sweet treats, and a special one-day ice cream promotion.”
3 - 6 p.m. · 4791 broadway
pop-ups
nom wah at threes brewing
“three’s brewing is doing a series of food-led takeovers that’ll feature a dish paired with a threes beer or cocktail special. nom wah will bring a spread of their classic dumplings, including chicken & cabbage, pork, and edamame, paired with between forms, a sake-style saison made in collaboration with brooklyn kura, and our gowanus gold rice lager.”
july 20, 5 - 8 p.m. · 113 franklin st., greenpoint
$30 adult happy meal: wagyu chop cheese + fries + martini; enter our pool tournament for a chance to win a $100 bar tab prize!
july 23, 7 - 11 p.m.
“the asian sourdough x matcha pop-up cafe collab you’ve been waiting for. your ticket includes: one handcrafted nami matcha and one piece of ugly duckling nami matcha black sesame pull-apart sourdough focaccia.”
july 25, 2 - 5 p.m. · verci, 45 e. 20th street, 12th floor
“we’re celebrating the launch of our collaboration with levi’s with a one-day farmers market in nyc. come by for fresh food, coffee, a first look at the collection, live music, and a chance to meet some of the people behind it all. the first 200 rsvp’s get a custom levi’s, maker’s mark, + shfg fruit bag at the market!”
july 25, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. · bond st., between lafayette & bowery, soho
parke x dunkin’
beginning july 17, dunkin’ will introduce the parke daydream refresher, a pink summer sip featuring triple strawberry flavors, creamy oatmilk and pink strawberry cold foam, alongside the parke perfect sips collection. the collaboration also marks the debut of the parke x dunkin’ collection, featuring parke’s cult-favorite varsity mockneck in two dunkin’-inspired colorways.
co-branded tumblers launch july 20 on dunkinrunsonmerch.com
“for the entire month of july, boyfriend is transforming into a dive. no fancy cocktails. no house-made dips. no matcha specials. just southern sweet tea, shitty coffee (jk the coffee is going to remain delish lol), margaritas, cheap beer, and (vegan) hot dogs. we’re swapping craft for comfort, effort for ease, and twelve events a week for just 1 or 2.”
through july · 1157 myrtle ave., bushwick
ongoing · art & exhibit reccs
“queens: the art of drag & nyc celebrates drag as one of the most dynamic, political, and imaginative art forms of our time. through photography, portraiture, costume, video, installation, and performance ephemera, this exhibition spotlights the craft, discipline, and creative labor behind transformation.”
through august 2; thursday & friday, 5-9 p.m., and saturday & sunday, 2-9 p.m. · culture lab lic, 5-25 46th ave.
“site-responsive, aquatic music installation by french multimedia artist céleste boursier-mougenot comprises three large-scale circular basins of water filled with hundreds of ceramic bowls that float, collide, and chime.”
through august 2, opens at noon (closed on mondays) · park avenue armory, 643 park ave., ues · $30
“see twenty-one large-scale and more than two dozen smaller photographic prints documenting all eras of the grateful dead experience.”
through august 7 · david kordansky gallery, 520 w. 20th st., chelsea · free entry
tuesday - saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (through the summer) · 60 white st. · free
the whitney, 99 gansevoort st., chelsea · ages 25 and younger free; free fridays 5–10 p.m. + second sundays; otherwise $30
through september 12, daily 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. · museum of modern art, 11 w. 53rd st., midtown · $30 adults; free for ny state residents friday evenings 5:30–8:30 p.m.
broadway reccs
the lost boys tony winner!
cats: the jellicle ball tony winner!
schmigadoon tony winner!
death of a salesman tony winner!
off broadway reccs
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!”
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