Listeners, New York City is bursting with fun, entertainment, art, and unique attractions this week, offering a blend of iconic sights and activities you won’t find anywhere else. Right now, locals and visitors can jump into Summer Streets, running until August 23 and turning hundreds of blocks into car-free zones filled with live performances, outdoor fitness, interactive art installations, and chances to bike for free with a Citi Bike Day Pass by using LYFTSUMMER25. This Saturday, Manhattan transforms from 7am to 3pm, so grab a bike or enjoy the creative pop-ups along the route.

Head to Bryant Park tonight for martial arts classes at 6pm on the Fifth Avenue Terrace, or plan to unwind with yoga on the lawn. Bryant Park always offers surprise performances, arts programming, and in summer, the outdoor Reading Room where you can catch storytimes or grab a novel, all free according to NYC Parks. For sports enthusiasts, tennis at the Seaport Racquet Club is open this week—play on a full-size court right on Seaport Square where rackets and balls are provided, just walk up and play, no reservation needed.

For a spectacular music fix, Times Square is hosting a free Broadway hits concert to celebrate the city’s 400th birthday, bringing the best of New York’s musical legacy right to the heart of the action, as Time Out reports. Broadway Week also returns with two-for-one ticket deals on major shows, making it the perfect time to step into legendary theaters like Gershwin or Minskoff, as listed by New York Events Calendar.

Art lovers have a feast ahead. St. Patrick’s Cathedral recently unveiled its largest mural in 150 years, dedicated to NYC’s immigrant communities—a must-see for depth and beauty. GalleriesNow reports public art fund installations across town, including immersive installations and outdoor sculpture—just walk the city and you’ll stumble onto a masterpiece.

Craving something entirely unique or kid-friendly? Big City Fishing at Hudson River Park’s Pier 26 invites anyone to cast a line—no experience needed. Outdoor movies on the waterfront in Riverside Park start at 8pm, as Mommy Poppins notes, and Coney Island treats night owls to fireworks every Friday at 9:45pm. For families, introduce kids to music classes at Bloomingdale School or nature workshops making recycled paper in Herbert Von King Park.

Looking for classic NYC adventure? Walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, snap a photo in Grand Central, visit the New York Public Library’s Rose Reading Room, or ride the iconic Staten Island Ferry for breathtaking harbor views. Foodies, Chelsea Market in the Meatpacking District offers creative eats and Oddfellows is serving a parmesan-topped pizza sundae for a limited time—a quirky treat highlighted by Time Out.

If exploring local character, wander Red Hook for waterfront bars, or visit Green-Wood Cemetery for Battle of Brooklyn Family Day, blending theatrical performances and local history. End your day with a stroll through Central Park or along the elevated High Line park—both always inspiring and free.

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