What’s Free to do in New York During MLK Weekend: Acting Classes, MLK Service Weekend, Max B at Polygon From community service to partying with Max B, this MLK weekend has a lot to offer — when it comes to what’s free. new york January 16, 2026
What to Do in NYC This Weekend Throw those bed-rot plans to the curb, because we’ve got everything you need to make the most of “outside” this weekend in NYC! new york January 15, 2026
What’s Free in New York This Weekend: Yin/Yang Yoga, Family Art-Making, Memoir Writing and More Enjoy the city without spending a dime. Check out our weekly list of free activities for friends, family and first dates. new york January 9, 2026
How To Be Outside, Inside Featuring Rasheeda Purdie The chef and owner of NYC’s Ramen by Ra takes us on a downtown tour featuring museum stops, thrifting breaks, pastry intermissions, and breezy bike rides. new york January 9, 2026
What’s Free to do in New York on the First Weekend of 2026 Free fun in New York City this weekend includes community jogs, moonlight meditations, youth hair-braiding classes and more. new york January 2, 2026
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Mal Wright From reality TV to the streets of Brooklyn, fan-favorite Mal Wright shares her go-to places to keep it cute without the crowd. new york January 2, 2026
What's Free in New York City on Christmas Weekend Astrology readings, live trivia, community frisbee, a comedy show and more. See what’s happening for free this weekend. new york December 26, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Adelfa Marr and Manny Montana The actor and his wife, Adelfa Marr, share their favorite spots in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens that serve cozy, cultured vibes with just the right amount of social. new york December 26, 2025
The Top 5 Moments From J.I.D’s Brooklyn Paramount Concert Okayplayer pulled up to Brooklyn Paramount to check out J.I.D, and he pretty much tore it down. Here’s our recap. featured December 19, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside: Poet Roya Marsh Makes a Strong Case for Never Leaving Home Sunrise affirmations, late-night chopped cheese — Bronx-based poet Roya Marsh walks us through her perfect New York day. new york December 19, 2025
What’s Free to do in New York, the Week of December 19-21 Poetry, jazz, art talks, competitive Super Smash Bros. and more in this week’s line-up of free weekend activities in New York City. new york December 19, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Olalekan Jeyifous Brooklyn-based artist Olalekan Jeyifous on nocturnal rituals: long walks, quiet observations, and a rotating final stop. new york December 12, 2025
Field Trip for Grownups, Ugly Sweater Parties, and How to Turn Your Family’s Legacy Into Poetry This weekend, there’s lots to do, especially for the arts-and-crafty. We got you covered on activities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx that don’t have to cost a dime. new york December 12, 2025
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Taps Mysonne for Mayoral Transition Team The mayor’s pick of the rapper-turned-activist is raising eyebrows and making headlines over Mysonne’s criminal history. news December 10, 2025
What’s Free in NYC: A James Baldwin Celebration, ‘Happy Feet’ Comes to Carnegie Hall, Plus Free Cake, Books and Junkanoo Puppet-Making Spend the weekend doing fun things without spending all your dough. This week’s What’s Free in NYC is full of indoor activities that center community. new york December 5, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Shyvonne A Bronx-born, genre-bending “emotional house” artist shows us how to enjoy a slightly more adventurous side of New York. new york December 5, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Fred T. Joseph The three-time New York Times bestselling author shares his playbook for quiet vibes in the city. new york November 28, 2025
What’s Free in New York City: Keith Haring, the Lights of Dyker Heights, Bushwick BINGO and More Dinner plans on Thursday? We’ve got the rest of the weekend covered with lots to do in New York City that won’t cost a cent. new york November 28, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring MoRuf MoRuf keeps it mellow when he’s in the city — good eats, good art, and good people only. new york November 21, 2025
What’s Free?: 10 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend That Don't Cost a Dime This weekend, celebrating NYC bodegas, grown-up show-and-tell, giant monster sculptures, an F1 watch party, Studio Ghibli therapy, and more, are all free. new york November 21, 2025
The Hottest Hip-Hop Nights in NYC 2025: Where to Go, Who’s Playing, and What’s New From classic hotspots to new, exclusive club experiences, discover the top hip-hop nights in New York City this year. We highlight the best DJs, neighborhood vibes, and how NYC’s nightlife is evolving in 2025. new york November 20, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Spanish Ran Representing the Boogie Down, Spanish Ran shares his New York favorites and how he soaks up the simple pleasures of a city where even the quietest corners feel alive. new york November 7, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Dena Yoba From Fort Greene strolls to late-night Chinatown bites, Dena Yoba drops some gems and offers top-tier menu recommendations in this edition of How to Be Outside, Inside. new york October 31, 2025
From Stoop Sale to Storefront: Again Vintage in Bed-Stuy Meet the third-place, pantry, and resale lab spun from stoop-sale DNA on Marcus Garvey Blvd. new york October 31, 2025
When the System Fails, Community Feeds Us As federal benefits stall, these NYC food banks, fridges and pantries are holding it down. Here’s where to give, get, or volunteer. new york October 29, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Latoya “Toya” Coleman Harlem-born historian and podcaster, Toya Coleman shares loads of hidden gems and a few life hacks as she shares her favorite uptown spots. new york October 17, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring BAYLI Brooklyn-bred pop and R&B singer BAYLI shares her perfect New York day and her favorite spots to refuel and clear her mind. new york October 10, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Lauren Davis Comedian Lauren Davis keeps it cute and cultured—art openings, spas, and zero chaos. new york October 3, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Terrill Kirk The CRATE co-founder, Terrill Kirk, keeps it super simple and fills his New York with business, fabric, and good food. new york September 26, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Kiesh Herman & Crystal Anderson The BedStuy-based couple, now a family of three, shares an inside peek at their New York. new york September 19, 2025
How to be Outside, Inside Featuring Roselle Brooklyn DJ and Afro-Indigenous creator Roselle turns the city into calm — a train for headspace, a dance floor for community, and music as medicine. new york September 12, 2025
How To Be Outside Inside, Featuring MC Lyte Lyte as a Rock, breezy as a bike ride. The NYC-native shares her version of a chill day in the city. new york September 6, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Saleem "Baba" Gyau The RocNation Artist Relations Manager from DC, now settled in Brooklyn, shares his low-key agenda for chill days in NYC. cities August 29, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Karlie Hustle The music exec and filmmaker shares her favorite places to eat, plant shop, and people watch — and her deep appreciation for the mundane. home featured August 22, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring DJ KITTYSAYWORD Take a peek inside the perfect day of this NYC native, who highlights some of her favorite spots below 14th street and throughout the city. home featured August 17, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Javan “Scrillz” Bryant The Party promoter and vibe aficionado shares how he enjoys NYC with flavor and good energy. cities August 8, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Greg Banks Musician Greg Banks balances the city’s chaos with quiet routines, good food, and skyline views. home featured August 1, 2025
The Unexpected Benefits of Giving Back Helping your community might just be the most underrated wellness practice you haven’t tried yet. home featured July 30, 2025
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Goldie Harris Spinning for platforms like Rolling Loud and Art Basel, Goldie Harris finds balance on her off days with quiet mornings, skyline views, and good food. We caught up with her to see how she moves when she’s not moving the crowd. home featured July 25, 2025
