What to Do in NYC This Weekend
Between live music, throwback tributes, and genuine summertime vibes, we’ve got plenty in store for this week’s special lineup of everything this city has to offer!
Photo by Andy Ryan.
This week’s lineup is all about the sounds, stories, and spaces that keep our city true to itself. Whether you’re looking to dance, laugh, or all of the above, we’ve got plenty in store for you to add to your calendar and make this weekend unforgettable.
JAY-Z at Yankee Stadium
Beginning this Friday, HOV will perform three separate shows with the first two (July 10, July 11) celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, respectively. On July 12, HOV will deliver a third “extra innings” concert at the stadium, too. So pull up — if you can.
Date: July 10-July 12
Location: Yankee Stadium
Cost: From $238
A Weekend With Summerstage
SUMMER STAGE: Shaggy The Yaad in Association with VP Records and Boombastic Radio
Join the global reggae icon, Shaggy, in Central Park this weekend for his all-star lineup of talent that is sure to keep everyone moving. This all-ages celebration of Caribbean culture is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the music that shaped our past and the sounds of today!
Date: July 9
Location: Rumsley Playfield
Cost: Free
SUMMER STAGE: MIKE's Young World: Max B / MIKE with The Band of the Century
One of the year’s most exciting moments in hip-hop is happening right in our own neighborhood! This weekend, MIKE, Max B and many more will take over Herbert Von King Park for an unbelievable night of music, community and NYC pride!
Date: July 11
Location: 670 Lafayette Ave.
Cost: Free
SUMMER STAGE: Bilal / GENA / DJ Tara in association with Apollo Theater
We told you it would be a weekend of special treats, and this show is definitely the cherry on top! This weekend only, Grammy-winning soul extraordinaire, Bilal, brings his captivating talent and catalogue to Brooklyn in a way he never has before. The evening’s gorgeous blend of jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop is sure to draw in real music lovers for the chance to witness this one-of-a-kind night of music.
Date: July 12
Location: 670 Lafayette Ave.
Cost: Free
RNBLAND NYC: NYC's Biggest Summer R&B Day Festival
If your playlist lives somewhere between Brandy, SZA, Usher and Victoria Monét, consider this your summer jam essentials coming to life! RNBLAND gathers more than a thousand R&B lovers for an afternoon of singalongs, two-steps, and exactly what you need to bring new meaning to your favorite songs.
Date: July 11
Location: 740 5th Ave.
Cost: From $17.79
Harlem Summer Nights
As most New Yorkers know, Harlem is truly a cultural epicenter in the city, and this is the perfect time to appreciate its history and the community that flourishes there today. Enjoy a night of good food, music and those neighborhood vibes that we can’t get enough of!
Date: July 10
Location: W 135th St & 12th Ave.
Cost: Free
Recess Day Party
Remember when summer meant staying outside until the streetlights came on? We’re kicking it back to old times with that same carefree feeling that still feels like it was just yesterday. With DJs spinning nonstop heat, an effortlessly stylish crowd, and the perfect dash of nostalgia, this is the perfect event to remind us all why we love our city so much.
Date: JULY 11
Location: 230 Bogart St.
Cost: From $25
Encore: A Jay-Z Tribute
If you were able to get everyone a seat for the highly anticipated Yankee Stadium appearance from Hov, good for you. But if not, we’ve got the next best thing for you all. From Reasonable Doubt to The Black Album and beyond, expect a room full of fans celebrating one of Brooklyn's greatest storytellers one classic record at a time.
Date: July 12
Location: 47-09 Center Blvd.
Cost: Free w/ RSVP
Black Nature Films in the Park: ‘Black Orpheus’
Ditch the movie theater and set up in the park for one of the most timeless Black films ever made. This special screening of the 1959 film, Black Orpheus is perfect for a date night, an evening with friends, or just a chance to kick back and enjoy a cinematic masterpiece under the city lights!
Date: July 11
Location: Brower Park
Cost: Donation
