With summer on its way out and a definitive chill in the air, NYC transitions to fall with a whole slew of exciting events in the city. As the cultural calendar kicks into high gear, September brings forth street festivals, art events, performances, and more — all against a natural backdrop of gorgeous autumn foliage. Whether you are drawn to the spectacular outdoors, the glitz of high-profile events or the quiet essence of the artistic — NYC has reserved some of its best for the last of September! Here are our top picks.
BRING ON THE CELEBRATION
Sep 24–25, 12pm — 12am. Tickets available on Eventbrite
Sep 24, 3–6 pm. Tickets available on Ticketfly
LET THE RHYTHM RING
Sep 24. For details, visit globalcitizen.org
Sep 15–25, 11.30am-11pm/12am
REVEL IN THE ARTS
The theatre scene has never been more affordable. NYC Off-Broadway week features not only some of the best in theatre but also innovative new plays, musicals, and performances — all at 2-for-1 ticket prices and some even for a meager $20! With a plethora of performances to choose from, across 40 venues on Great White Way, our top picks are Stomp, Blue Man Group, Avenue Q, Cagney and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Sep 26-Oct 9. Visit broadway.com for info and tickets
Sep 25-Oct 11. Visit filmlinc.org/nyff2016 for trailers, schedules, and tickets
The Met Opera, in its golden year, will feature Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and Rusalka at Lincoln Centre, beginning Sep 26, with a live broadcast at Times Square at 5 pm.
The NY Philharmonic, in its 175th season, opens on Sep 21 with ‘Premieres Past and Present’. Honoring the storied legacy and championing new masterpieces, NYPO features the acclaimed Scheherazade and Dvořák’s New World Symphony and pays homage to iconic NY cinema classics — Manhattan, West Side Story, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s by bringing to life legendary scores, as you watch films on a towering screen above the Orchestra.
The NYC ballet kicked off in a celebration of ballet and fashion with the Fall Gala on Sep 20th and will continue its season with NYCB’s signature black and white Stravinsky-inspired performances, and Viennese-influenced acts with perennial NYCB favorites such as Firebird, Jewels, The Nutcracker, and Serenade.
Starting Sep 22, Jazz at Lincoln Center will bring together familiar collaborators and jazz centenaries in a diverse lineup and new configurations, including artists Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, and Dee Dee Bridgewater.
For schedules and tickets, visit the official websites.
Sep 28-Oct 2. Visit affordableartfair.com for tickets and art previews
GET YOUR SPORT ON
Visit official websites for schedules and tickets.
Alternately, relax and soak up the game while you soak up some suds, as you head to one of the city’s excellent watering holes — Farrell’s, Foley’s, Finnerty’s, and McFadden’s
From early fall celebrations to incredible art and cultural events to sporting frenzies — September brings forth a slew of activities you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Need a convenient location to store your bags, while you navigate the boroughs? Log in to vertoe.com and choose from these convenient luggage storage locations, and drop your luggage off, hassle-free!
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