September Events in NYC: Because Maybe You Can Go Outside without Sweating Your Face Off
September is pretty rad, if you ask us. The temps drop a little, New Yorkers are back in town, and after weekends away or weekends hiding from the heat, New York seems fresh, cool, and ready to party. Here, some September Events in NYC to make sure you (and your new leather jacket) can see and be seen.
Sept 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, or 29: Pie Nights at Dominique Ansel Kitchen
Pie lovers rejoice – this could be the best pie event of all timet. Unlimited slices of pie (11 kinds, including sweet and savory), sparkling cocktails all night long, and more tasty treats from the DA Kitchen. Get your tickets while they’re hot out of the oven, because this will sell out.
For tickets and info: www.dominiqueansel.com
Will Serena make history with her 23rd Grand Slam? Will you beat your record of 12 melonball cocktails in plastic souvenir cups? ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
For tickets and info: www.usopen.org
September 1 – 25: Danny Lyon: Message to the Future at The Whitney
If Summer didn’t present lots of cultural opportunities, now’s your time to catch up. We love all the exhibits at the Whitney, but this one’s not to be missed.
The Whitney Museum
99 Gansevoort St. NY, NY 10014
For more info: whitney.org/Exhibitions
September 2 – 21: MGM Musicals at BAM
If you haven’t seen the classics, why not see them on the big screen? Catch Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Ginger Rogers, other Hollywood royalty in the MGM classics that made them huge.
BAM, Peter Jay Sharp Building,
30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217
For tickets and info: www.bam.org
September 2 – 4: Electric Zoo Festival
The best in electronic music on Randall’s Island. Get your kookiest outfit and salute the end of summer with Bassnectar, The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, and more.
Randall’s Island
For tickets and info: electriczoofestival.com
September 5 – 6: Kanye West at MSG
Kanye’s sure to put on a show and, hey, you might see Kimmy K. there. One person you probably wont see? T-Swift.
Madison Square Garden
For tickets and info: madisonsquare.garden-ny.com
September 5 – 18: Broadway Week
Get 2-for-1 tix to all the best shows: The Humans, Kinky Boots, and An American in Paris are top of our list. Date night? Girls night? Let’s go.
Various Locations
For tickets and info: http://www.nycgo.com
September 7: Beyonce at MetLife Stadium
Queen Bey is back and servin’ up some lemonade.
MetLife Stadium
For tickets info: www.metlifestadium.com
September 9 – 11: Brooklyn Taste Talks
Food celebs, chefs, and even comedians come together to talk food and the future of food. Attend talks, lunches, dinners with NYC’s foodiest tastemakers: Enrique Olivera of Cosme, Demian Repucci of Bruno, and Joseph JJ Johnson of The Cecil, to name a few.
Various Locations
For tickets and info: www.brooklyn.tastetalks.com
September 12: Louis C.K. at MSG
Could we love a comedian more? Probably not.
Madison Square Garden
For tickets and info: www.madisonsquare.garden-ny.com
September 15 – 25: The 89th Annual Feast of San Gennaro
This is your best excuse to eat pizza, cannolis, and a sub in one sitting. This year Tony Danza is the grand marshal. So that’s a thing, too.
Mulberry St. btwn. Canal and Houston
For tickets and info: www.sangennaro.org
September 15: Neil deGrasse Tyson at The Beacon Theater
It’s okay to be a science nerd! And if you are, you best not miss your chance to see Neil!
The Beacon Theater
2124 Broadway NY, NY 10023
For tickets and info: www.beacontheatre.com
September 15: Brooklyn by the Book Presents Patti Smith
The ultimate cool girl, Patti Smith, discusses her new book, M Train, after her last book Just Kids took the world by storm. Cool points just for being in the room with her.
For tickets and info: www.brownpapertickets.com
September 17 – October 3: Oktoberfest in NYC
Head down to the seaport to sample the best in Bavarian beer and bites with tons of food vendors, beer tastings, and live music. Don’t forget your dirndl.
Watermark,
Pier 15 78 South St. NY, NY 10038
For tickets and info: http://oktober-fest.nyc
September 19: Ian McEwan at 92nd Street Y
Seriously one of the best writers there is. Not very literary? He wrote the “movie” Atonement.
92nd St. Y
1395 Lexington Ave. NY, NY 10128
For tickets and info: www.92y.org
September 19 – 26: Adele at MSG
It may not be as good as her carpool karaoke, but it’s bound to be good. Bring tissues. Let it all out.
Madison Square Garden
For tickets and info: www.madisonsquare.garden-ny.com
September 21: Tom Jones at The Beacon Theater
It’s not unusual to admit that you like Tom Jones. Do women still throw their underwear on stage? Only one way to find out.
The Beacon Theater
2124 Broadway NY, NY 10023
For tickets and info: www.beacontheatre.com
September 29: Jerry Seinfeld at The Beacon Theater
Bring. Us. Please.
The Beacon Theater
2124 Broadway NY, NY 10023
For tickets and info: www.beacontheatre.com
September 30: Billy Joel at MSG
If you’re embarrassed that you want to see him, bring your mom. Then it’s fine.
Madison Square Garden
For tickets and info: www.madisonsquare.garden-ny.com