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US Open Opens: First Round Singles Begin at Flushing Meadows
On Sunday, August 30, men's and women's singles kick off the US Open with day and evening sessions at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tickets required.
JJose AlmonteAug 29, 2026
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EventCharlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey ParkJoshua Redman, Nat Adderley Jr., Catherine Russell, Nicole Glover, and DJ Kultured Child headline a free afternoon of jazz on Saturday, August 29 at Marcus Garvey Park.JJose AlmonteAug 28
EventCharlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey Park, Free of ChargeOn Friday, August 28, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra headlines a special-guest-studded evening under the trees. No tickets, no fuss — just bring a blanket.JJose AlmonteAug 27
EventMonday Night Jam Returns to Harlem with a Trio of BandleadersKim Clarke, Roxy Coss, and Anita Rush headline the next Monday Night Jam at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, August 24, 6–9 PM.JJose AlmonteAug 23
EventSunday, Sorted: Latin Jazz at the Brooklyn MuseumThe Chembo Corniel Quintet brings Grammy-nominated percussion to the museum lobby on August 23 — free, from 2 to 4 PM. Dinner after is on you.JJose AlmonteAug 22
EventEnd the Week Right: Angélique Kidjo and Cimafunk in Central ParkA free Sunday night of Afrobeat, funk, and pure movement, as Angélique Kidjo returns to SummerStage with Cimafunk and DJ Freshy K.JJose AlmonteAug 22
EventA Quiet Hour on the Water: Chamber Music Comes to Brooklyn Bridge ParkBargemusic brings a free hour of chamber music to the Boathouse Visitor Center this Saturday, proof that a good weekend doesn't need to shout.JJose AlmonteAug 21
EventSummerStage Digs Into Hip-Hop's Roots With 'The Art of the Sample'On Saturday, August 22, The Soapbox Presents brings its sampling deep-dive back for round two, tracing the records hidden inside your favorite hip-hop tracks.JJose AlmonteAug 21
EventSunday's Assignment: Smorgasburg at Breeze Hill, No Rush RequiredSmorgasburg lands on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the plan is simple: eat well, find shade, stay a while.JJose AlmonteAug 21
EventSmorgasburg Returns to Williamsburg With a Tasting-Menu TrickSaturday brings Smorgasburg back to Marsha P. Johnson State Park with 70-plus vendors. The move: skip the single giant meal and build your own tasting menu with friends.JJose AlmonteAug 21
EventQueens Night Market's Last Call Before Its Summer BreakSaturday, August 22 marks the final Queens Night Market before its U.S. Open hiatus. Go hungry, go curious, and don't let the group order the same thing twice.JJose AlmonteAug 21Popular on The Buzz
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15 Things to Do in NYC This Week: August 17–23, 2026The Coupian List · Aug 162Smorgasburg Returns to Williamsburg With a Tasting-Menu TrickEvent · Aug 213Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey Park, Free of ChargeEvent · Aug 274Monday Night Jam Returns to Harlem with a Trio of BandleadersEvent · Aug 23
15 Things to Do in NYC This Week: August 17–23, 2026The Coupian List · Aug 162Smorgasburg Returns to Williamsburg With a Tasting-Menu TrickEvent · Aug 213Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey Park, Free of ChargeEvent · Aug 274Monday Night Jam Returns to Harlem with a Trio of BandleadersEvent · Aug 23All stories
19 total02EventCharlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey ParkJoshua Redman, Nat Adderley Jr., Catherine Russell, Nicole Glover, and DJ Kultured Child headline a free afternoon of jazz on Saturday, August 29 at Marcus Garvey Park.03EventCharlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey Park, Free of ChargeOn Friday, August 28, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra headlines a special-guest-studded evening under the trees. No tickets, no fuss — just bring a blanket.04EventMonday Night Jam Returns to Harlem with a Trio of BandleadersKim Clarke, Roxy Coss, and Anita Rush headline the next Monday Night Jam at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, August 24, 6–9 PM.05EventSunday, Sorted: Latin Jazz at the Brooklyn MuseumThe Chembo Corniel Quintet brings Grammy-nominated percussion to the museum lobby on August 23 — free, from 2 to 4 PM. Dinner after is on you.06EventEnd the Week Right: Angélique Kidjo and Cimafunk in Central ParkA free Sunday night of Afrobeat, funk, and pure movement, as Angélique Kidjo returns to SummerStage with Cimafunk and DJ Freshy K.07EventA Quiet Hour on the Water: Chamber Music Comes to Brooklyn Bridge ParkBargemusic brings a free hour of chamber music to the Boathouse Visitor Center this Saturday, proof that a good weekend doesn't need to shout.08EventSummerStage Digs Into Hip-Hop's Roots With 'The Art of the Sample'On Saturday, August 22, The Soapbox Presents brings its sampling deep-dive back for round two, tracing the records hidden inside your favorite hip-hop tracks.09EventSunday's Assignment: Smorgasburg at Breeze Hill, No Rush RequiredSmorgasburg lands on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the plan is simple: eat well, find shade, stay a while.10EventSmorgasburg Returns to Williamsburg With a Tasting-Menu TrickSaturday brings Smorgasburg back to Marsha P. Johnson State Park with 70-plus vendors. The move: skip the single giant meal and build your own tasting menu with friends.11EventQueens Night Market's Last Call Before Its Summer BreakSaturday, August 22 marks the final Queens Night Market before its U.S. Open hiatus. Go hungry, go curious, and don't let the group order the same thing twice.12EventStart Saturday With Free Yoga by the WaterOn August 22, Brooklyn Bridge Park trades brunch lines for sun salutations. Free, all-level yoga on Pier 3, with the whole day still ahead of you.
13EventMiles Davis Gets the Symphonic Treatment in HarlemSummerStage brings a live orchestra and documentary footage together for a free tribute to Miles Davis at Marcus Garvey Park, Friday, August 21.
14EventSalsa Takes Over Pier 6, No Partner RequiredOn August 21, Brooklyn Bridge Park turns into a dance floor with a free beginner lesson, live music, and a DJ set overlooking the water.
15EventYour Sometime Is Here: Free Kayaking Under the Brooklyn BridgeThursday, August 20, Brooklyn Bridge Park opens Pier 2's waters for free public kayaking from 5 to 7 p.m. No excuses left.
16EventTed Smooth's 40th: Old School Jam Brings NYC Legends to Central ParkOn Thursday, August 20, Central Park hosts a four-decade reunion of New York music culture, as Ted Smooth marks 40 years with an Old School Jam featuring hip-hop and R&B pioneers.
17EventBridesmaids Meets the Skyline at Brooklyn Bridge ParkMovies With A View brings Bridesmaids to Harbor View Lawn on August 20, with the Manhattan skyline standing in for a movie screen backdrop.
18EventSimple Plan, 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup Bring Y2K Nostalgia to Central ParkSummerStage turns Central Park into a 2000s time capsule on Wednesday, August 19, with three acts built for shouting every word you swore you forgot.
19EventColoring Book Turns 10: Chance the Rapper Returns to Central ParkChance the Rapper brings the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour to SummerStage on Tuesday, August 18, with support from La Reezy. Bring the playlist. Bring the tissues.
03EventCharlie Parker Jazz Festival Returns to Marcus Garvey Park, Free of ChargeOn Friday, August 28, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra headlines a special-guest-studded evening under the trees. No tickets, no fuss — just bring a blanket.04EventMonday Night Jam Returns to Harlem with a Trio of BandleadersKim Clarke, Roxy Coss, and Anita Rush headline the next Monday Night Jam at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, August 24, 6–9 PM.05EventSunday, Sorted: Latin Jazz at the Brooklyn MuseumThe Chembo Corniel Quintet brings Grammy-nominated percussion to the museum lobby on August 23 — free, from 2 to 4 PM. Dinner after is on you.06EventEnd the Week Right: Angélique Kidjo and Cimafunk in Central ParkA free Sunday night of Afrobeat, funk, and pure movement, as Angélique Kidjo returns to SummerStage with Cimafunk and DJ Freshy K.07EventA Quiet Hour on the Water: Chamber Music Comes to Brooklyn Bridge ParkBargemusic brings a free hour of chamber music to the Boathouse Visitor Center this Saturday, proof that a good weekend doesn't need to shout.08EventSummerStage Digs Into Hip-Hop's Roots With 'The Art of the Sample'On Saturday, August 22, The Soapbox Presents brings its sampling deep-dive back for round two, tracing the records hidden inside your favorite hip-hop tracks.09EventSunday's Assignment: Smorgasburg at Breeze Hill, No Rush RequiredSmorgasburg lands on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the plan is simple: eat well, find shade, stay a while.10EventSmorgasburg Returns to Williamsburg With a Tasting-Menu TrickSaturday brings Smorgasburg back to Marsha P. Johnson State Park with 70-plus vendors. The move: skip the single giant meal and build your own tasting menu with friends.11EventQueens Night Market's Last Call Before Its Summer BreakSaturday, August 22 marks the final Queens Night Market before its U.S. Open hiatus. Go hungry, go curious, and don't let the group order the same thing twice.12EventStart Saturday With Free Yoga by the WaterOn August 22, Brooklyn Bridge Park trades brunch lines for sun salutations. Free, all-level yoga on Pier 3, with the whole day still ahead of you.13EventMiles Davis Gets the Symphonic Treatment in HarlemSummerStage brings a live orchestra and documentary footage together for a free tribute to Miles Davis at Marcus Garvey Park, Friday, August 21.14EventSalsa Takes Over Pier 6, No Partner RequiredOn August 21, Brooklyn Bridge Park turns into a dance floor with a free beginner lesson, live music, and a DJ set overlooking the water.15EventYour Sometime Is Here: Free Kayaking Under the Brooklyn BridgeThursday, August 20, Brooklyn Bridge Park opens Pier 2's waters for free public kayaking from 5 to 7 p.m. No excuses left.16EventTed Smooth's 40th: Old School Jam Brings NYC Legends to Central ParkOn Thursday, August 20, Central Park hosts a four-decade reunion of New York music culture, as Ted Smooth marks 40 years with an Old School Jam featuring hip-hop and R&B pioneers.17EventBridesmaids Meets the Skyline at Brooklyn Bridge ParkMovies With A View brings Bridesmaids to Harbor View Lawn on August 20, with the Manhattan skyline standing in for a movie screen backdrop.18EventSimple Plan, 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup Bring Y2K Nostalgia to Central ParkSummerStage turns Central Park into a 2000s time capsule on Wednesday, August 19, with three acts built for shouting every word you swore you forgot.19EventColoring Book Turns 10: Chance the Rapper Returns to Central ParkChance the Rapper brings the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour to SummerStage on Tuesday, August 18, with support from La Reezy. Bring the playlist. Bring the tissues.