The 3-day weekend is on, and while you’re soaking up the out-of-office vibes, we’ve rounded up some goodies to make your 4-day workweek even more delightfully Big Apple blissful…
$79 Ticket: WSJ Wine Tasting Festival On The Waterfront

Raise a glass, because The 2025 WSJ Wine Annual Tasting Festival is ready to pour you into a world of flavor with over 60 wines, including premium selections from the exclusive inner cellar on Friday! This year, they’ve leveled up the wine experience with exciting new highlights! You’ll have the chance to sip Greek wines, discover Wines Across America, try the official JETS Sonoma Cabernet, explore an Italian fine wine table, and more. Take in stunning views on the water, and cheers to a night you’ll never forget…

Join the hosts of the runaway hit podcast I’ve Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, for a conversation with Don Lemon about their debut book, Life is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches.
$39 VIP: Salsa On The Roof, Open Bar, Dancing Lessons & More

Spice up your Friday night at Elsie Rooftop’s Salsa On The Roof Open Bar Party, where you’ll dance, sip, and soak in the city vibes starting at 8:00pm. Your $39 VIP ticket includes a 1 hour salsa dance class and a 1 hour open bar serving cocktails, wine, and beer. Dance the night away under the stars to live salsa music by Grupo Tahona, fueled by your newly learned moves and your favorite sips. Whether you’re enjoying the views outside or lounging inside the chic art-deco space, epic sensations await…
Paul Smith New York Sample Sale

Paul Smith is Britain’s leading independent design company. Paul Smith champions positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration.
$89 VIP: 3 Hour Open Bar Cruise Around NYC Aboard Avalon Yacht

The party starts the moment you step aboard - because why go to a bar when you can sip cocktails on a yacht, cruising under the summer sky? Ditch the usual weekend routine and level up with the Hip Hop vs. Reggaeton Party Cruise around Manhattan. Your night kicks off on the Avalon Yacht, just in time to watch the sun melt into the skyline and the city begin to sparkle. As the boat glides through the river, you’ll pass iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, and Brooklyn Bridge, all glowing in that dreamy twilight haze and reflected in the rippling water as you hit up the open bar…

Join at City Point - Downtown Brooklyn for an exciting weekend filled with creativity, culture and community. There will be specially curated AAPI-founded brands, including art, fashion, accessories, home goods, food and beverages. They will also have culturally- inspired crafts and activities. The experience is free and open to the public, with advance RSVP recommended for special gifts and giveaways!
