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​Photo by Andy Ryan of blurry people moving quickly across a New York city crosswalk.
Photo by Andy Ryan.

What to Do in NYC This Weekend

Between skating, concerts, and early Halloween festivities, we’ve got a stacked list of activities to make the first weekend of the month a great one.

September came and went like it had somewhere important to be, but that’s okay, because now it means that the spooky festivities are not too far away. Whether you want to start getting into the haunting mood early or save it for the very end, we’ve got a range of awesome events for you to choose from during this exciting weekend in New York City.

Intuitive Collage

Looking for a crafty way to get those creative juices flowing while keeping the project sustainable? Look no further than Intuitive Collage, a community-building experience designed to bring out the best in your artistic ability. With the opportunity to collaborate and create with like-minded individuals, you are sure to leave with a unique piece to show off your skills.

Date: October 6

Location: 252 Java St.

Cost: Donation

Aries Spears at The Apollo Theater

Comedy shows are always great for date night, and what better way to spice up the night than with comedic legend, Aries Spears, and at an iconic venue? Once again, The Apollo Theater comes through with a guaranteed night of laughter and fun.

Date: October 5

Location: 253 W 125th St.

Cost: From $76.55

Hallow’s End at The Coney Island Art Walls

Ready to kick off the Halloween festivities early? NYC’s got you covered at the opening weekend of this year’s Hallow’s End, with plenty of art, music, and entertainment to last for the whole month.

Date: Opens October 4

Location: 3050 Stillwell Ave.

Cost: $39.19

'90s Hip Hop Dreamer Rollerland Disco

Keeping up in the spirit of the Lakeside Roller Dance Night Series, this week’s theme appreciates all the aspects of the 90s that we know you love. Whether you’re zooming or playing it safe by the railing, skating nights are a great way to get some new activities into your rotation.

Date: October 4

Location: 171 East Dr., Brooklyn

Cost: From $25.24

Revelry Cannabis Festival

4/20 isn’t the only time we can celebrate, and the Revelry Cannabis Festival is making sure we don’t forget it. With appearances from Joey Bada$, Angela Yee, and a host of great vendors to choose from, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Date: October 5

Location: 299 South St., Pier 36

Cost: From $49.50

Robert Glasper's “Robtober” at The Blue Note

NYC’s Blue Note Jazz Club is once again being graced with the talents of Robert Glasper for the month of October with a host of star-studded special guests. Tickets to this year’s “Robtober” are selling out quickly, so make sure that you see Glasper’s critically acclaimed performance before it's too late!

Date: October 5-6

Location: 131 W 3rd St.

From: $77.40