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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 10 of the Best Happy Hours in NYC: $1 Oysters, $5 Spritzes and Cheap Drafts

There’s a moment every New Yorker knows: you glance at the bar tab, do some quick mental math, and realize three rounds cost more than dinner. Twenty dollars a cocktail adds up fast. That’s exactly why happy hour exists — and in this city, the good ones are worth seeking out.

From $1 oysters shucked by the tray to $5 spritzes, discounted craft cocktails, wine specials, cheap drafts, and food-and-drink combos that actually feel like deals, NYC still has plenty of places where after-work drinks don’t wreck the week. Here are ten of the best happy hours in the city, pulled together by @nycfunevents.

The 10 best happy hours in NYC

Crown Alley

A name that’s become shorthand for solid deals in a good-looking room. The kind of place where one drink after work quietly turns into staying for the oysters.

Sagaponack

East End name, city energy. When the happy hour menu lands, the prices feel almost nostalgic.

Casa Piada

Food-and-drink deals done right — this is the stop for anyone who believes happy hour should come with something to eat.

The Half Pint

A pub that understands the assignment: cheap drafts, good company, and no attitude about it.

The Wayland

Craft cocktails at a discount. The bartenders here pour with conviction, and the happy hour menu makes the good stuff attainable.

Tara Rose

Wine specials and spritzes in a room that feels a notch above the average after-work crowd.

Ardesia Wine Bar

For the wine people. Specials on the pour list make it the smartest kind of happy hour — slower, quieter, better.

Cull & Pistol

Oysters. Need we say more? The $1 oyster situation here is the stuff of group-chat legends.

Porchlight

Dark, cozy, and exactly where you want to be at 6 p.m. on a Thursday. Discounted drinks in a room that makes everything taste better.

Mace

Inventive cocktails that usually cost a small fortune, suddenly within reach. Happy hour here feels like a secret the regulars keep quiet about.

Happy hour, done right

The real move: pick a spot near the office, get there early, and treat the happy hour menu like the whole point of the night. Because some nights, it is.

Looking for what comes after the last happy hour pour? Check out our guides to the best late-night eats in NYC and 10 hot chicken spots to try — because the night doesn’t have to end when the deals do.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 10 of the Best Late-Night Eats in NYC for Your After-Hours Cravings

Empanada Mama — Hell’s Kitchen

The undisputed heavyweight of NYC late-night eating. Empanada Mama’s Hell’s Kitchen location confirms 24/7 hours, which means there’s never a bad time for a crispy empanada at 4 AM. The menu is huge, the turnaround is fast, and it has saved more nights out than any of us care to admit.

Coppelia — Chelsea

Coppelia is that rare 24-hour spot that doesn’t feel like a compromise. The Cuban-Dominican menu goes deep — mofongo, ropa vieja, strong coffee — and the people-watching at 2 AM is half the fun. It’s a Chelsea landmark for a reason.

Gammeeok — Koreatown

When the night gets cold and you need something restorative, Gammeeok’s Korean comfort food is the answer. Rich soups, sizzling plates, and a room full of people who had the same idea you did. Koreatown does late night better than almost anywhere in the city.

Kellogg’s Diner — Williamsburg

A proper old-school diner holding down Williamsburg through the night. Kellogg’s is the kind of place where the coffee is bottomless, the pancakes don’t judge, and the booth next to you is having a better conversation than yours. Classic, essential, open late.

Court Square Diner — Long Island City

Queens keeps the lights on late too. Court Square Diner in LIC is a chrome-and-neon throwback serving the full diner canon deep into the night — the kind of place where a 1 AM gyro platter just makes sense.

Veselka — East Village

Veselka has been feeding the East Village around the clock for decades, and the pierogies at 3 AM taste like a hug. Ukrainian comfort food, bottomless coffee, and a room that’s seen everything — it’s as New York as it gets. For more East Village flavor, see 15 of the best pizza places in NYC for your next pizza crawl.

BCD Tofu House — Koreatown

Bubbling soon tofu at midnight is a top-tier life decision. BCD Tofu House brings the heat and the comfort in equal measure, with sizzling stone pots that arrive still furiously bubbling. Spice lovers, this one’s for you — and for more heat, here’s 16 of the best spicy tofu spots in NYC.

Mamoun’s Falafel — Greenwich Village

A falafel institution that has fueled late nights in the Village for generations. Crispy, cheap, fast, and open when you need it most — the falafel sandwich here is one of the city’s great equalizers. Everyone from students to celebrities has stood in this line.

East Village Pizza — East Village

Sometimes the night just calls for a slice, and East Village Pizza answers. Hot, foldable, available deep into the night — it’s the exclamation point at the end of a long evening. No notes.

Hadramout Restaurant — Brooklyn

For something different at an ungodly hour, Hadramout brings Yemeni cooking to Brooklyn’s late-night scene — fragrant rice platters, slow-cooked meats, and flavors you won’t find at the average 2 AM counter. It’s the sleeper pick on this list, and the one you’ll end up telling everyone about.

New York doesn’t believe in bedtime, and neither should your appetite. Save this list for your next after-hours food run — your future self, stumbling out of a show at midnight, will thank you.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Fun Things to Do in NYC Today: Friday, October 2nd — Comedy, Dancing, Free Museums & More

Friday is already off to the races in New York, and if you’re still figuring out your plans, good news — the city has done the heavy lifting for you. From a free morning up in the woods to a 10 PM dance party with Kim Petras on the bill, Friday, October 2nd is one of those days where there’s genuinely no excuse to stay home.

The early part of the day is already underway — Forest Fridays got going at 9 AM in Van Cortlandt Park, the Noguchi Museum is running its Free First Friday from 11 AM, and Poster House opened its doors for First Friday at noon. Missed those? Don’t sweat it. The real action is tonight.

Afternoon: take it outside

Central Park hosts We Belong Here at 4 PM — worth the trip even if you just want an hour of fresh air before the evening kicks in. Then head to Bryant Park, which is pulling double duty at 5: Evening Birding if you want something mellow, or the New Games Social if you’d rather meet people and play. Two events, one park, zero effort getting between them.

Evening: dance, laugh, get spooky

Six o’clock is when Friday really ignites, and you’ve got three strong options: FREE Latin dancing at the Bronx Museum (hard to argue with free), the NY Burlesque Festival at 3 Dollar Bill for something with a little edge, or the WHIPPED CREAM rooftop party at Elsewhere. Rooftop season in October is living on borrowed time, so catch this one while you can.

At 7:30, the choice is between The Night Shift Comedy in Industry City and the Spooky Snug Harbor Tour at Snug Harbor — pick the latter if you’re already leaning into Halloween mode. Jurassic Panic takes over Wonderville at 8 PM, and at 10 PM, Kim Petras closes out the night with a Halloween dance party in Brooklyn. Yes, Halloween energy in early October — nobody in New York was going to wait.

However you slice it, today is the kind of Friday that reminds you why you live here. And if tonight’s plans roll straight into tomorrow’s, this weekend’s stacked festival lineup is right behind it. Already thinking spooky season? We’ve got 20 haunted houses in and around the city mapped out, plus the 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade coming up on October 24.

Details via @nycfunevents on Instagram. Event info comes from the original post — double-check times with the venue before heading out.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: What to Do in NYC This Week: Books, Jazz, Salsa and Night Markets

The week ahead in New York is packed, weather permitting. From big-ticket festivals to late-night dance floors, here’s what’s on around the city from September 27th through October 3rd.

Festivals and markets

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the week’s headline for readers — panels, signings, and booksellers taking over the borough. Food lovers get the Queens Night Market, and the FAD Market Fall Pop-Up is back for design and craft browsing. The GreenThumb Harvest Fair celebrates the city’s community gardens, and art fans should catch the DUMBO Projection Walk lighting up the waterfront after dark.

Music, comedy and nightlife

There’s outdoor jazz and live music on the calendar, plus salsa and dance parties for anyone who’d rather move. Comedy fans have local comedy nights and open mics to choose from, and the Dirty Circus at House of Yes promises the kind of night only Brooklyn can pull off. Late-night parties round out the week for the night owls.

A note on the weather

Sunday’s picks lean indoor on purpose — storm-safe options for a gray day. Outdoor plans later in the week are still on the schedule, but it’s worth double-checking conditions before heading out.

For day-by-day ideas, see 20 fun things to do in NYC today. And if you’d rather spend an evening at the movies, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is the horror hit everyone’s talking about.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 20 Fun Things to Do in NYC Today: Salsa, Jazz & Movies

Wednesday in New York has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute it’s a regular workday, the next you’re choosing between a salsa social in Washington Square Park and a jazz set on Orchard Street. Today’s lineup — twenty picks pulled together for September 30th — leans hard into that beautiful problem.

Here’s the full rundown, morning to night. All times are EDT.

Morning: markets and movement

8:00 AM — Bartel-Pritchard Square Greenmarket. Prospect Park West & 15th St, Brooklyn. The classic early-bird move: farm-fresh produce, flowers, and coffee before the city fully wakes up.

8:00 AM — Line Dance Fitness. Betsy Head Park Handball Courts, Boyland St & Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. A workout that doesn’t feel like one — line dancing outdoors with a group.

Afternoon: midtown musi

2:30 PM — Big City Folk: Midtown Music. Greeley Square Park, Broadway & 6th Ave (W 32nd–33rd St), Manhattan. A midday breather with live folk in the middle of Midtown — easy to catch on a lunch break.

Evening: the main event(s)

From five o’clock on, the city goes into overdrive. Here’s everything, in order:

5:00 PM — New York Swings with Josh Lee and the Family. Manhattan West Plaza, 385 9th Ave, Manhattan. Swing dancing outdoors as the workday ends — bring a partner or come solo, dancers tend to rotate.

5:30 PM — intenSati in Forest Park. Sgt. Schaefer Oval Lawn, Myrtle Ave & Park Lane South, Queens. Part workout, part spoken affirmation, all energy — intenSati classes are famously uplifting.

6:00 PM — Circus Arts in Herald Square. Herald Square Park, Broadway at W 35th St, Manhattan. Acrobats and aerialists in one of the city’s busiest plazas.

6:00 PM — Woven Together Fashion Show. Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor, Manhattan. An evening of fashion with a message — Positive Exposure’s work celebrates people of all abilities.

6:00 PM — Salsa Social. Garibaldi Plaza, Washington Square Park, 5th Ave & Waverly Pl, Manhattan. Open-air salsa under the arch — one of the night’s best bets if you want to meet people.

6:00 PM — Waterfront Workouts: Amp’d Bootcamp. Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, 150 Furman St, Brooklyn. High-energy bootcamp with skyline views. You’ll earn dinner.

6:00 PM — Open Mic. Q.E.D. Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens. Astoria’s beloved comedy-and-more room opens its stage — comics, storytellers, and the wonderfully unpredictable.

6:00 PM — Tango in the Park. Sutton Place Park, East River (E 56th–57th St), Manhattan. Argentine tango as the sun drops over the East River. Hard to beat.

6:30 PM — Evening Salute to the Sun (Sunset Yoga). 66th Street Plaza, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. An all-levels flow timed to golden hour along the Hudson.

6:30 PM — Orchard Street Jazz Festival: Anna Webber’s Shimmer Wince. Close Up, 154 Orchard St, Lower East Side. Adventurous, modern jazz in an intimate LES room.

6:30 PM — Cate Le Bon with Lucrecia Dalt and Dagmar Zuniga. Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave, Queens. Art-pop at its most interesting — three distinctive voices, one big room.

6:30 PM — Maggie FM + Shearing + Raybody. Night Club 101, 101 Avenue A, Manhattan. A triple bill for the East Village’s indie faithful.

6:30 PM — The Art of Muzic. SOB’s, 204 Varick St, Manhattan (doors 6:30 PM). The legendary Sounds of Brazil room hosts a night of live music.

7:00 PM — BMI Acoustic Lounge: Bentley Robles + Anne Tello. Lucinda’s, 169 Avenue A, Manhattan. Stripped-down sets from two songwriters.

7:00 PM — Weak Signal + Masaaki. Union Pool, 484 Union Ave, Brooklyn. Guitars and noise in Williamsburg’s favorite backyard venue.

7:00 PM — Patsy’s Punk Bitch Happy Hour. Bossa Nova Civic Club, 1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn. Happy hour with a punk snarl — loud and fun.

7:15 PM — Movies Under the Stars in Harlem: “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.” Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell, 85 Broadhurst Ave, Harlem. Outdoor cinema to close out the night. And if one film isn’t enough this week, our Resident Evil review covers what’s haunting theaters right now.

Best for meeting people

If tonight’s about making new friends, the original roundup points to four winners: the Salsa Social in Washington Square Park, New York Swings at Manhattan West, the QED open mic in Astoria, and the early-evening dance parties generally. Hard to argue.

Good to know

Outdoor events are weather-dependent, so it’s worth a quick check before heading out. The roundup doesn’t list ticket prices, so confirm with the venue if you’re unsure. And if you’re crisscrossing the boroughs for all of this, robotaxi fleets are scaling up fast — the future of getting across town is arriving quickly.

Twenty picks, one Wednesday. See you out there.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: PONGSKY Returns to the Triad Theatre With a Night of Music and Movement

A new chapter unfolds for PONGSKY at Triad Theatre as she steps onto the stage with a performance shaped by music, memory and the steady evolution of her artistic path.

The announcement for the event presents a portrait that captures her familiar sense of poise while signaling a shift toward a fuller expression of her talent. Her image sits against a floral backdrop that frames the message It’s My Time, a phrase that reflects a renewed focus on live performance and a deliberate embrace of the moment.

For many who have followed her creative development, dance defined her past work. Movement served as a grounding element in her early performances and shaped the rhythm of her artistic progression. The November 14 program acknowledges that history by carrying the same sense of precision and controlled expressiveness, translated now into vocal presence and musical collaboration.

Triad Theatre provides the setting for this return. The venue’s intimate scale supports the detail in her presentation and the reflective tone suggested by the announcement. It is a space known for artists who favor close connection with audiences, and PONGSKY’s performance fits this framework through its directness and focus.

Her attire in the promotional image features intricate lace in warm earth tones, a style that evokes a sense of continuity with her earlier visual themes while emphasizing refinement and maturity. The expression she holds in the portrait shows careful attention, hinting at a program shaped by intention rather than spectacle.

The collaboration with Adrian Morales on keys plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere. His work provides a harmonic structure that supports her voice and offers room for nuanced pacing. His presence anchors the evening with a steady musical foundation.

Niel Manapat joins on drums, adding rhythm that aligns with PONGSKY’s background in dance. His playing introduces a familiar pulse into her new direction, connecting earlier chapters of her creative life with the current focus. The trio’s balance promises a textured sound grounded in clarity and restraint.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start time. The schedule offers audiences a quiet transition into the performance and allows them to settle into the space before the program begins. The admission price of twenty dollars with a two drink minimum aligns with the venue’s standard structure for curated showcases.

PONGSKY’s return to the stage marks a shift from movement centered performance to a more expansive mix of voice and presence. The event reflects her past relationship with dance by maintaining attention to pacing and controlled expressiveness. Her musical direction moves forward with confidence while keeping the foundation built through earlier work.

As the evening approaches, the promotional image underscores her readiness. The floral design behind her portrait forms a calm environment that reinforces the impression of renewal. The central placement of her face within the composition carries the theme of focus and self assuredness.

Triad Theatre provides a setting that supports this presentation through its understated design and reputation for encouraging personal storytelling. The venue has long hosted artists who shape their performances with sincerity and careful detail. PONGSKY’s showcase fits this environment through its measured tone and commitment to craft.

The inclusion of Adrian Morales and Niel Manapat extends the event into a collaborative experience. Their roles highlight the structured ensemble approach that forms the spine of the performance. Their presence allows PONGSKY to move through the program with stability and support.

Her evolution from dance based performance into a broader musical identity is present in the event’s framing. Movement once defined her approach and now informs the rhythm of her vocal choices. The program retains the sense of precision associated with her past while introducing a wider range of expression.

The announcement signals a commitment to clarity and grounded performance rather than decorative flourishes. The details emphasize timing, location and the musicians who accompany her. This approach reflects a practical and confident direction.

As audiences prepare for the November 14 performance, the interplay of past and present becomes part of the evening’s narrative. PONGSKY’s connection to dance remains visible through the way she carries herself, even as the focus shifts toward music and ensemble work.

The floral imagery in the promotional material frames her with a sense of renewal without introducing symbolism. It simply provides a gentle backdrop that mirrors the calm tone suggested by her expression. The portrait shows her looking slightly to the side, giving an impression of consideration and focus.

Her attire and styling reflect a continuity of personal aesthetic that aligns with her history in performance. The detailed lace work suggests the same attention to precision that shaped her past dance pieces, now adapted to a more stationary form of presentation.

The event itself promises an evening of grounded musical performance supported by the steady presence of Morales and Manapat. Their contributions create a cohesive sound that allows PONGSKY to guide the program with clarity.

The transition from dance to music does not replace one form with another. It expands her expressive range and places her earlier work within a broader context. The November 14 show stands as a moment where her past informs her present without directing it.

The night at Triad Theatre offers audiences an opportunity to experience this progression firsthand. The performance blends preparation and presence, drawing from the discipline she developed through dance and applying it to a new artistic chapter.

Her stance in the promotional image, calm and composed, reflects the measured tone that defines the event. The surrounding floral elements contribute to the sense of careful framing that characterizes the overall presentation.

The involvement of the supporting musicians strengthens the event’s foundation. Their roles expand the sound, deepen the texture and reinforce the commitment to a cohesive live experience.

This performance at Triad Theatre marks a continued evolution for PONGSKY. It recognizes the significance of her background in dance while moving forward with assurance into a new era of artistic clarity.