Things to Do in NYC, September 2026

The Blankman List of art, music, theater, and more happening this September in New York City

The Blankman List is a monthly curated list of things to do in New York City. It showcases the full range of what there is to do, for residents and tourists alike.

I especially seek out artistic and cultural events like concerts, plays, and art exhibits, along with anything that is high-quality, notable, and/or free. There is at least one event for every day of September 2026, and no borough or event type is off limits.

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Disclaimer: Before going anywhere, please confirm the date, time, location, cost, and description using the listed website. Any event is at risk of being rescheduled, relocated, sold out, at capacity, or canceled. Costs are rounded to the nearest dollar and may change. I try to vet quality and describe accurately, but I may misjudge. All views are my own.

Tuesday, September 1

• The Warriors

  • Screening of the 1979 film The Warriors about NYC gang life; 9–10:30 pm; part of NYC in Transit

  • $18 general / $12 child

  • Film Forum

  • 209 W Houston St (West Village, Manhattan)

Wednesday, September 2

• Mothra vs. Godzilla

  • Screening of the 1964 kaiju film where Godzilla fights the giant moth monster Mothra; 6:45 pm

  • $22

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn

  • 445 Albee Square W (Downtown Brooklyn)

Thursday, September 3

• Luis Otero: Magia Chévere

  • “Hilarious and sensational card magic” from Venezuela-born magician Luis Otero; 7:15 & 9:30 pm; Sep 3–5

  • $136–$218 (a portion of proceeds goes to Venezuelan earthquake relief)

  • 69 Atlantic

  • 69 Atlantic Ave (Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn)

• The VIP Effect

  • Author talkback, book signing, and podcast recording with Nathaniel Hill, the founder and CEO of Broadway Plus, about designing VIP experiences; 7:30 pm

  • Book purchase required for entry

  • The Drama Book Shop

  • 266 W 39th St (Garment District, Manhattan)

• Writing on Raving: word+image edition

  • Readings about rave culture and “journeys through the night,” paired with visual art; 7–9 pm

  • $10

  • Bureau of General Services–Queer Division

  • 208 W 13th St, Room 210 (Greenwich Village, Manhattan)

Friday, September 4

• Y2K Party

  • Dance party with DJ K Styles playing hits from the early 2000s; 11 pm

  • $20 advance / $25 day of / $136 VIP

  • Le Poisson Rouge

  • 158 Bleecker St (NoHo, Manhattan)

• NYCFC vs. Nashville SC

  • Regular season MLS [Major League Soccer] match between New York City FC and Nashville SC; 7:30 pm

  • $20–$102+

  • Yankee Stadium

  • 1 E 161st St (Concourse, The Bronx)

Saturday, September 5

• Chris McCarthy Sextet

  • Jazz sextet led by pianist-composer Chris McCarthy with Vanisha Gould on vocals; 9 & 10:30 pm

  • $40, plus one drink minimum

  • Smalls Jazz Club

  • 183 W 10th St (West Village, Manhattan)

Sunday, September 6

• Street Tree Care with Adamah

  • Volunteer session caring for neighborhood street trees with tasks such as weeding and aerating soil; 10 am–12 pm; part of Street Tree Care

  • Free

  • Montgomery Street Trees

  • 378 Montgomery St (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

• El Funoun: Dabke Dance Presentation and Workshop

  • Palestinian traditional dance company performing and teaching dabke dance techniques; 12 pm; part of Rockaway Film Festival Sep 2–6

  • Free

  • Arverne Cinema Courtyard

  • 4-15 B 72 St (Far Rockaway, Queens)

Monday, September 7

• West Indian American Day Carnival

  • All-day parade celebrating the culture of NYC’s Caribbean community, with costumes, floats, and vendors; 11 am–6 pm

  • Free

  • Along Eastern Parkway

  • From Utica Ave to Grand Army Plaza (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)