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MARGARITAS, MARCHES & MASTER CLASS – AUG 18-20

The weekend start now! Mary J. Blige in concert and catch Kim Kardashian at the Playstation Theater. Plus, drink up at Margarita March and explore Indian culture on Sunday.

DAZED AND CONFUSED? NO PROBLEM! – AUG 16

Shawn Mendes, The Districts and Bomba Ester are all in concert. Plus, check out a screen of Dazed and Confused at Brooklyn Bazzar.

WINE AND DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS – AUG 15

Turn up this Tuesday! Jimmy Buffett and Trio Solisti are in concert. Plus, drink up at MOFAD or hit a comedy show.

BEGINNING WITH A BANG – AUG 14

Happy Monday NYC! Khalid in concert and a new exhibit opens. Plus, check out see amazing performances at the Battery Dance Festival.

WEEKEND OF SONG AND DANCE – AUG 11 – 13

Ready for the weekend? Lifehouse, Switchfoot and Gloria Guzman are in concert. Plus, United Praise hits Brooklyn and the Battery Dance Festival kicks off.

MUSIC AND MODERN ART – AUG 10

Bush in concert and the Battle of the Burger returns to the city. Plus, the Giglio Di Sant Antonio Feast and Modern Art Auction kicks off.

COUNTRY TWANG & POETRY SLAMS – AUG 9

Hump Day!!! Check out Toby Keith and Ulysses Owens Jr. in concert. Or, stop by The Moth Grand Slam and party it up at the Uptown Bounce.

FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT – AUG 8

Logic in concert and some musical legends take over the Playstation Theater. Or, check the New York International Fringe Festival and a flick at BAM.

JAZZ UP YOUR MONDAY – AUG 7

It’s a musical Monday! Herbie Hancock, Junior Brown and Earth Wind & Fire are in concert. Plus, catch a screening of All That Jazz in Bryant Park.

WEEKEND BY THE WATER – AUG 4-6

The weekend is pack with tons to do! Fantasia, Babyface, Rancid and Dropkick Murphy are in concert. Plus, the cast of Nashville comes to Coney Island and ready up for binge watching.

GENRES FOR EVERYONE – AUG 3

The Melvins and The American Acoustic are in concert. Or, tickle you taste buds at MOFAD and grab some popcorn for the Hip Hop Film Festival.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – AUG 2

Gillian Welch and the Good Vibes Tour hits the stage. Or, check out a party happening Highline Ballroom and a film under the stars.

DANCING AND LAUGHING – AUG 1

August starts with a Bang. J. Cole, Phish and Blondie are in concert. Plus, Dave Chappell takes over Radio City Music Hall.

MONDAY FUN DAY – JUL 31

Happy Monday NYC!!! All Time Low and George Ezra are in concert. Plus, Games for Change Festival kicks off and Beauty and The Beast is screening at Yotel NYC.

FESTIVALS, FESTIVALS, FESTIVALS! – JUL 28 – 30

Get ready to rock! Queen and Adam Lambert are in concert. Plus, Panorama Music Festival, Harlem Week, the Grand Midsummer Pow Wow begins.

DOWN TO A FINE ART – JUL 27

Slayer in concert and Amy Seiwert’s Imagery leaps to the stage. Or, check out the Animation Block Party and a new Joan Cornella exhibit.

FROM THE SCREEN TO THE STAGE – JUL 26

The stage heats up. Prince Royce in concert and The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin comes to the City Center. Plus, AAIFF and Out of the Doors Festival kicks off.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS – JUL 25

Hanz Zimmer and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are in concert. Or, check out Mostly Mozart at Lincoln Center and breathtaking works at the Joyce Theater.

CLEAR THE TABLE – JUL 24

Happy Monday NYC! We hope you find this week ful-“filling” as NYC Restaurant Week begins today! Plus, enjoy a benefit concert by Muse or various theatrical performances.

THE PARTY IS JUST BEGINNING – JUL 21-23

It’s time to party! Iron Maiden and Phish in concert. Plus, there’s a beach party happening in Brooklyn and Claudia Schreier leaps to the stage.

A HIDDEN JEM – JUL 20

Kendrick Lamar in concert and a new play comes to BAM. Or, check out Jewels at Lincoln Center and a Jazz performance at noon.

BABY ON BOARD! – JUL 19

Happy Hump Day NYC!!! Pipeline opens at Lincoln Center and the New York Empire Tennis continues. Plus, check out a flick or two.

ON THE REBOUND – JUL 18

Emery LeCrone Dance leaps to the Joyce Theater and Full Court 21 returns. Plus, music lovers there’s a treat for you!

ONE FOR THE BOOKS – JUL 17

Start your week off right! Joan Belgrave Sextet in concert, The Beguiled hits BAM, Books Beneath the Bridge begins. Plus, check out Rei Kawakubo exhibit at The Met.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! – JUL 4

Happy Fourth of July NYC! Tiesto in concert and Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island. Plus, celebrate at the Macy’s Fireworks Show or The Freedom Fireworks Festival.

BONJOUR NEW YORK – JUL 3

Kick off the week great events citywide. Tchaikovsky’s Spectacular hits the Met Opera, French Restaurant Week begins and see funny film in Bryant Park. Plus, check out IAFF.

TIME AND TIME AGAIN – JUN 29

John Hammond in concert and Michael Blackson hits the stage. Plus, see Groundhog Day the musical on Broadway or a film screening at Gramercy Theater.

STEP BY STEP – JUN 27

Citybuzz going up on a Tuesday! John Legend, New Kids on The Block, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men are in concert. Plus, Momix leaps to the Joyce Theater and a new exhibit opens at NY Historical Society.

SKIN DEEP – JUN 26

Happy Monday NYC!!! Whipped Cream and Doug Loves Movies hits the stage. Plus, Inside You opens at AMNH and a new musical opens at the City Center.

GET DOWN AND DIRTY – JUN 23-25

Ready for fun? The Swedish Midsummer Festival and NYC Craft Beer Festival kicks off. Plus, Rugged Maniac hits Aviator Sports and Sister Act Abundantly opens in Brooklyn.

THE MET TAKE OVER – JUN 12

The Met takes over Monday!!! The Met Opera Summer Recital Series comes to Central Park and Swan Lake hits the stage. Plus, a new exhibit opens at The MoMa or shop the Alice + Olivia sample sale.

FASHION MEETS FILM – JUN 5

Happy Monday NYC! Le Corsaire hits the Met Opera and taste yummy small bites in Times Square. Or, check out the Brooklyn Film Festival and a new exhibit at The Met.

BELL OF THE BALL – JUN 2-4

The weekend is here! Turn up at the Bell Biv DeVoe concert or at the Governor’s Ball. Plus, visit Drum Along the Hudson and Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! – MAY 29

Happy Memorial Day NYC! Stop by parades happening throughout the city or head to Lincoln Center for free activities for the entire summer! Plus, Madison Square Eats is back.

CREAM OF THE CROP – MAY 22

Happy Monday NYC! Whipped Cream leaps to the Met Opera, a new exhibit opens at The MoMa and Chris Cheek Berklee Quintet in concert. Or, shop the Bobbi Brown sample sale.

HIDDEN TREASURES – MAY 15

Happy Monday NYC! American Ballet Theatre season at The Met Opera begins today and Harlem Eat Up kicks off. Plus, Jazzmeia Horn in concert and a new exhibit opens at the Yeshiva University Museum.

STAGE STRUCK – MAY 10

Happy Hump Day NYC! Craig David in concert, The Golden Appel opens at the City Center and shop the Sandro Sample Sale. Plus, check out a new exhibit at NY Library of the Performing Arts.

SOUL 2 SOUL – MAY 4

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill heats up the Prudential Center and Limon Dance Company hits the Joyce Theater. Plus, Women of the World Festival and the Harlem International Film Festival begins today.

FOOD AND FLICKS – MAY 3

Talib Kweli in concert, new works hit the NYC Ballet and The New York African Film Festival begins today! Or, sample the city’s best food at Taste of the Lower East Side.

ALTERNATIVE FACTS – MAY 1

Start your week off right. Baghdaddy opens Off-Broadway and the NYC Indie Film Festival begins today. Plus, see Two Door Cinema Club in concert or a new exhibit at the Museum at F.I.T.

EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY – APR 28-30

Cheers to the weekend! The Beer and Bacon Classic hits city Field and Wine on While Returns. Plus, A Doll’s House, Part 2 opens on Broadway and  Sakura Matsuri kicks off in Brooklyn.

BANDSTAND & BALLET – APR 26

Bandstand opens on Broadway, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet hits the Joyce Theater and Savage 21 in concert. Plus, see Caitlyn Jenner signing copies of her new book at Barnes & Noble.

EASY AS PIE – APR 25

Der Fliegende Hollander opens at the Met Opera and Patti LaBelle is signing books at Barnes & Noble. Plus, Sasheer Zamata hits the stage and shop the Oscar de la Renta sample sale.

RED HOT – APR 21-23

Ready for the weekend? Ruff Ryders in concert, NYC Hot Sauce Expo hits Brooklyn and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens on Broadway. Plus, run to remember at the 911 Memorial & Museum.

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SIX DEGREES TO THE STAGE – APR 17

Six Degrees of Separation hits Broadway, and Der Rosenkavalier opens at the Met Opera. Plus, get your tickets now for a new season of American Ballet Theatre or check a Judith Leiber at MAD.

SHINE ON – APR 10

The music scene heats up this Monday!  Brit Floyd and MSM’s Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra are in concert. Plus, a new exhibit opens at the Cooper Hewitt and the Advance Placement Tour hits the stage.

BETWEEN MARSDEN AND MAYER – APR 5

John Mayer in concert, Circus 1930 hits the Theater at MSG, and The Play That Goes Wrong comes to the Lyceum Theater. Plus, check out Marsden Hartley’s Maine at the Met Breuer.

FLIPPING BURGERS – MAR 27

Shop the Terez sample sale, see Aida at the Met Opera and a theatrical performance at Lincoln Center. Plus,  taste the plant-based burgers at The Burger Supremacy.

FANCY FOOTWORK – MAR 21

Misty Copeland signs copies of Ballerina Body at Barnes & Nobel, Hamburg Ballet leaps to the Joyce Theater and a new exhibit opens at the Jewish Museum. Plus, Symphonic Storyboads hits Lincoln Center.

HOLE IN ONE – MAR 20

A new exhibit opens at the Whitney Museum, The Moors hits Off-Broadway and Michael Bisio: Accortet in concert. Plus, Tiger Woods signs copies of 1997 Masters at Barnes & Noble.

IF THE SHOE FITS – MAR 15

Happy Hump Day NYC!!! Green Day in concert, New Directors/New Films kicks off and Mark Morris comes to BAM. Plus, shop the SJP sample sale.

TAKE IT TO THE COURT – MAR 8

Shop the J Mendel sample sale, see the Sydney Dance Company at the Joyce Theater and check out The Big East Tournament at the Barclays Center. Plus, a new exhibit opens at the Museum at F.I.T

SLAM DUNK! – MAR 7

Citybuzz going up on a Tuesday!  The Game of Thrones in concert, Paul Taylor Dance company leaps to Lincoln Center and Grand Tasting is happening at the Altman Building. Plus, the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament begins today at MSG.

YOU GOT SERVED! – MAR 6

Happy Monday NYC!!! The BNP ParIbas hits MSG and Idomeneo opens and the Met Opera. Plus, shop the Bridal Reflections sample sale or catch a flick at Lincoln Center

HOW TO GET TO SESAME STREET – FEB 20

Happy Presidents Day NYC!!! Sesame Street Live hits The Theater at MSG and shop the Cremieux sample sale. Plus, check a new exhibit at the NMAI or the Guggenheim Museum.

FILMS AND FLOWERS – FEB 17-19

The weekend is here!!! Come From Away opens on Broadway, The Orchid Show is back at the NY Botanical Garden and Film Comment Selects hits Lincoln Center. Or, run for a cause at Cupid’s Undie Run.

BRINGING SEXY BACK – FEB 16

Today on Citybuzz… Jake Miller in concert and Dita Von Teese takes over Gramercy Theater. Plus, Escaped alone opens at BAM and see the premiere of Werther at The Met Opera.

HOT AS FIRE – FEB 15

Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert, shop the Bruno Magli sample sale and A Good Man of Hope hits BAM. Plus, a new exhibit opens at the Museum a F.I.T.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!! – FEB 14

Happy Valentine’s Day NYC!!! Elle Varner in concert, Significant Other opens on Broadway and say “I do” again in Times Square. Or, stop by the Joyce Theater for Martha Graham Dance Company.

ALL ABOUT PUPPY LOVE – FEB 13

Shop the NY Charisma sample sale and give your taste-buds a treat at KFWE 2017. Plus, The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to The Garden and Carnegie Hall pays tribute to Venice.

A WEEKEND LOVE AFFAIR – FEB 10-12

I Puritani opens and the Met Opera and Ice Festival is back at Central Park. Plus, The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert hits the Beacon Theater and Patti LaBelle in concert.

SINK OR SWIM – FEB 9

New York Fashion Week begins and CCN Ballet de Lorraine debuts two works at the Joyce Theater. Or, see Anthony Ervin at 92Y and the Ladies Night R&B Super Jam at the Barclays Center.

TATTED UP – FEB 8

RadioLove Fest begins today and The Sleeping Beauty is back at NYC Ballet. Plus, check out a new exhibit or see Mackenzie Phillips signing copies of her new book!

BROADWAY AND BOLLYWOOD – FEB 7

The stage heats up! The Glass Menagerie in previews, the Taji Express musical hits Lehman College and No Disturb opens at BAM. Plus, see Camille Thurman in concert.

WINE AND DINE – FEB 3-5

Ready for the Weekend. Drink up at NYC Winter Wine Festival and see Steve ‘n’ Seagulls in concert. Or, stop by Lincoln Center for a film fest and see Jim Jefferies at the Beacon.

JAZZ AND JOKES – FEB 2

Rusalka opens at the Met Opera and a film festival strikes the city. Plus,LOL with Michael Ian Black or see the Javon Jackson Band at Lincoln Center.

THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER – JAN 31

Happy Chinese New Year NYC! See a concert at the NY Philharmonic, shop the Blue Duck Shearling sample sale and catch KeKe Palmer at Barnes & Noble. Plus, enjoy a concert by Juilliard Jazz Ensemble.

CHURCH WITH CHRIS TUCKER – JAN 27-29

Have fun all weekend long! Chris Tucker and Eric Church take the stage. Plus, the New York Times Travel show is back and the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival kicks off!

ROCK THE BOAT – JAN 25

Happy Hump Day NYC!!! Shop the Morgane Le Fey sample sale, see Miho Hazama in concert, and check out a new exhibit at the Grey Art Gallery. Or, stop by the New York Boat Show starting today at the Javits Center.

BURN UP THE DANCE FLOOR – JAN 24

Ring Twice for Miranda opens at The City Center and the Gothman Jazzmen play Lincoln Center. Plus, two breathtaking works leap to the stage.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – JAN 23

Start your week off right. NYC Restaurant starts today and Self Interned, 1942 is now open at the Noguchi Museum. Plus, drink for cause at the Valrhona Hot Chocolate Festival and shop the Theory and Helmut Lang sample sale.

A WORK OF ART – JAN19

Art lovers, a treat for you! The Outsider Art Fair and NY Ceramics & Glass Fair kicks off today! Plus, see Jitney open on Broadway and the season premiere of Carmen at the Met Opera.

BRIDES & BROADWAY – JAN 17

Broadway week is back, Balanchine’s Short Stories hits The New York City Ballet and shop the Mark Ingram sample sale. Or, stop by Lincoln Center for the American Classic Orchestra.

I HAVE A DREAM – JAN 16

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NYC!!! Honor the iconic civil rights leader at events citywide. Stop by BAM for their 31st annual celebration or Webster Hall for a MLK Jam. Plus, see the Harlem Gospel Choir in concert or join a commemorative march beginning at Riverside Church.

THE BEAUTY OF THE STAGE – JAN 12

Today on Citybuzz… Yen opes at the MCC Theater, The Queen of Leenane hit BAM, Nicholas Payton in concert and Matt Bellassai takes over Carolines on Broadway.

WALK LIKE A MAN – JAN 10

On stage, see Your Unfaithfully in previews and Jersey Boys before it closes. Plus, shop the Bonobos sample sale and catch a jazz concert at Lincoln Center.

JAZZ & JEWELRY – JAN 9

Shop the Full of Grace sample sale, catch the season premiere of Il Barbiere di Sivigli at the Met Opera and comedian Carolyn Busa at Over the Eight. Plus, ELEW Trio hits Lincoln Center.

FLYING UNDER THE RADAR – JAN 4

The stage heats up! Check out Under the Radar Festival at Public Theater, Avenue Q and a new production of Romeo and Juilette at the Met. Plus, shop the Scotch and Soda sample sale.

WELCOME TO THE BOOGIE DOWN – JAN 3

A Bronx Tale comes to the Great White Way, COIL 2017 Festival kicks off and American Dance Platform leaps to the Joyce Theater. Plus, shop the Chibi sample sale.

TAKE CENTER STAGE – JAN 2

Happy Monday NYC!!! Shop the United Nude pop up sale and check out the Holiday Train show exhibit before is closes. Plus, the Magic Flute and Nutcracker Rouge hit the stage.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! – DEC 30- JAN 1

Happy New Years NYC!!! A new production of Romeo and Juilette opens at the Met Opera, there’s a Kwanzaa Celebration happening at the Apollo Theater and catch Gov’t Mule in concert. Plus, celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square!

DOWN BY THE RIVER – DEC 29

Today on Citybuzz…. see River Oaks in concert, Bright Colors and Bold Patterns on stage and shop the Sharnelle Furs sample sale. Plus, explore art inspired by medieval Jerusalem at The Met.

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO – DEC 27

Shop the What Goes Around sample sale, see a new exhibit at the NYC Historic Society and Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas on stage. Plus, visit the newest public space, Lowline Lab.

A MILLION LIGHTS – DEC 26

Happy Monday NYC! Shop the John Paul Ataker sample sale or see Chrisette Michele in concert. Plus, head to Brooklyn for a Christmas tour and the Met Museum for their Unpacking Fashion exhibit.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HANUKKAH – DEC 23-25

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Kick off the holidays at the Menorah lighting or caroling at Washington Square Park. Plus, catch Fences and Hidden Figures in theaters this weekend.

BUCKLE UP – DEC 21

Happy Hump Day! Sherman Irby in concert and Passengers opens in theaters. Plus, join the musical parade at Make Music Winter or shop the Elizabeth Gillett sample sale.

BABYLON & BUTTERFLIES – DEC 20

Citybuzz going up on a Tuesday!!! See the season premiere of The Magic Flute at the Met Opera and explore butterflies at the Museum of Natural History. Or, shop the Hard Tail sample sale and experience Babylon Line at LCT.

THE HOLIDAY JAM – DEC 16-18

The party starts now! Head to pier 40 for the Festive Holiday Lunch Cruise or see R.Kelly in concert. Plus, previews begins for The Present and join the caroling parade at Washington Square Park.

A WINTER TALE – DEC 15

There’s lots to do this Thursday! Andrea Bocelli in concert, Paul’s Winter Solstice Celebration begins, Citizen hits BAM and explore a new exhibit at the Guggenheim.

HO! HO! HO! – DEC 9-11

Ready for the weekend? In Transit opens on Broadway and the International Motorcycle Cycle Show hits the Javits Center. Plus, a jamming concert is happening at the Barclays Center and SantaCon strikes the city.

CRUISE TO THE CHRISTMAS CAROL – DEC 7

Shop the Natori Sample Sale, see Todd Carey in concert and A Christmas Carol opens at Merchant’s House Museum. Plus, Jazz lovers there’s a treat for you.

HOLIDAY FASHION – DEC 6

Today on Citybuzz… Black Fashion Designers opens at the Museum at FIT and ready up for holiday shopping at the Esty Holiday Handmade Cavalcade. Or, see The Winter’s Tale at BAM and Luncinda Childs Dance Company on stage.

THE HOLIDAYS HEAT UP – DEC 2

Lot’s of fun things to do this Weekend. All Mozarts hits the NY Philharmonic and The Great Russian Nutcracker leaps to the Kings Theater. Plus, it’s concerts galore. See Usher, Travis Scott, Cyndi Lauper and more!

THE SEASON OF GIVING – NOV 14

Happy Monday NYC!!! The Rascal Flatts are in concert, The Great Comet of 1812 opens on Broadway and the Grand Central Holiday Fair returns to Vanderbilt Hall.

MANOLO AND THE MET – NOV 8

Shop the Manolo Blahnik sample sale, catch Marillion in concert and check out Jerusalem 1000–1400, now open at The Met,

SCHUMER TO THE STAGE – OCT 18

Today on Citybuzz… previews begin for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Or, see Guillaume Tell at the Met Opera and Amy Schumer at MSG.

COMING TO AMERICA – SEPT 14

Happy Hump Day NYC!!! See a love story unfold at the NY Philharmonic and Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue hit B.B. Kings. Or, check out Portrait of Myself As My Father on stage at BAM.

BRAINS AND BEAUTY – JUL 19

Shop the MAC Cosmetics Sample Sale and see Troilus and Cressida on stage. Plus, the 92 Jazz in July Festival begins today.

PRETTY IN PINK – JUL 18

Justin Bieber in concert for back to back shows at the Garden. Plus, shop the Thomas Pink sample sale and see The Omen screening at Bryant Park.

MOTOWN AND THE MET – JUL 12

Today on Citybuzz… Motown the Musical opens on the Great White Way, Chris Colfer signs copies of his new book and see Transitional Object now open at the Met Museum.