Hello New York!
This week’s lineup has a little bit of everything: New Gagosian exhibit, Shakespeare, Smorgasburg at Columbus Circle, and a small business expo downtown. There’s also dance cardio at Hudson Yards, a renovation forum in Brooklyn, a healthcare job fair at NYPL, and a founder padel night in Williamsburg. In local news, NYC is opening a lottery for discounted World Cup tickets, while LIRR service is back after a tentative labor agreement. Let’s get to it.
— Sofia Kurd
Best Events May 26 – May 30
Thru 6/27: Marcel Duchamp — Head over to Gagosian on the Upper East Side to catch this major exhibition featuring the artist's iconic readymades at their new 980 Madison Avenue ground-floor gallery. Free.
Thu, May 28, 9am–4pm: 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo — Own a small business? Head down to 60 Pine St in the Financial District for a day of workshops and expert consultations hosted by the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Connect with city agencies to get help with financing, legal issues, or M/WBE certification. Free.
Tue, May 26, 6–7pm: Hudson Yards Power Hour: Dance Cardio — Head over to the Backyard at Hudson Yards for an open-air dance cardio session led by instructor Sarah Wolff. Stick around afterward for light bites and drinks at the nearby Alo boutique. Free.
Tue, May 26, 6:30–8:30pm: The Homeowner’s Exchange: Design & Renovation Forum for Homeowners — Head over to Somethin’ Else at Dekalb Market Hall for this community forum where you can get expert advice and talk through your next renovation project with industry pros. Free.
Tues–Sat: Smorgasburg Central Park — The city's legendary open-air food market brings over 25 vendors to the Columbus Circle entrance for prime parkside snacking. It is the perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner while enjoying the scenery. Free.
Thu, May 28, 10am–3pm: NYPL Job Fair & Expo 2026: Get Hired in Healthcare — Head over to the Schwarzman Building to connect with top-tier healthcare employers and explore new career paths in the industry. It is a great spot to gain professional insights and access training opportunities. Free.
Thru 6/28: Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet — The Public Theater kicks off its summer season with a fresh take on the classic tragedy at the newly renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park, featuring select scenes performed in Spanish. Free.
Tue, May 26, 7–10pm: Founder Padel Night — Head over to Padel Haus in Williamsburg for an evening of networking, drinks, and competitive matches tailored for the VC and startup crowd. Whether you are hitting the court or just hanging out in the lounge, it is a great spot to meet other local founders.
Tues–Sat: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor — Head over to The Paley Museum in Midtown to see this immersive exhibit featuring iconic props, costumes, and original artifacts from the show's fifty-season run. Fans can catch classic episodes and grab a photo op with a replica Survivor torch or Tribal Council set.
Local News
New York City launches lottery for exclusive World Cup match tickets — Starting May 25, NYC residents can enter a ballot for the chance to snag one of 1,000 discounted $50 tickets for World Cup matches hosted at MetLife Stadium. Each winner will be granted two tickets and the luxury of free round-trip bus transportation from designated city pickup points straight to the Meadowlands. However, with millions of soccer fans across the five boroughs, the competition for these limited seats will be incredibly fierce. This initiative serves as a rare bridge for everyday New Yorkers to access the global event without the typical premium price tag. The window to enter the lottery opens at 10am on May 25 and closes at 5pm on May 30 at www.regnyctix.com.
LIRR service returns to normal after tentative labor agreement — Commuters across Long Island and Queens breathed a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday as the Long Island Rail Road resumed its hourly service schedule. The return to normalcy follows a hard-fought labor deal between the MTA and five key unions representing 3,500 workers, effectively ending a disruptive three-and-a-half-day strike. While officials are touting the agreement as a fiscal success that avoids immediate fare hikes or tax burdens, some transit advocates remain wary of long-term budgetary impacts. The sudden resolution signals that the city's vital artery is finally unblocked, though the pressure remains on the MTA to maintain reliable service for thousands of daily riders.
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NYC Trivia
Which New York City neighborhood was home to the first commercial film studio in the United States?
A) Astoria B) Dumbo C) West Village D) Harlem
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NYC Featured
Beneath the sleek glass towers of Maiden Lane lies the ghost of an actual stream, once a bubbling brook that served as the northern boundary of the Dutch settlement. While we associate the area with frantic stock tickers, it was originally a tranquil creek where residents gathered to wash linens. It is still there, paved over and redirected into a storm drain, silently carving its path toward the East River. Next time you grab coffee near Liberty Street, remember you’re walking on water.