Happening in April.

Written By alessa m. rodriguez

April 2025 in New York City is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting month filled with vibrant events and engaging activities. Here are some of the most noteworthy events and activities to look forward to during this lively springtime in the city:

Sports

•  Baseball Season: Catch the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium or the New York Mets at Citi Field.

•  NBA and NHL Games: The New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders will all be hosting games at Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and UBS Arena.

Concerts and Shows

•  Cirque du Soleil: Luzia will be performing at Randalls Island, featuring breathtaking acrobatics and stunning visuals. On until April 27th.

•  Broadway Shows: Catch performances of hit musicals like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Chicago.

•  Comedy and Music: Enjoy stand-up comedy shows: Abby Kenna, Deftones, Frog & more!

Restaurants to Try:

  • Bar Kabawa: A new chapter begins in the old Momofuku Ko location, where chef Paul Carmichael has created a Caribbean-inspired menu featuring creative dishes, including rum cocktails and fried short rib patties.

  • Cafe Zaffri: This highly awaited sister restaurant to Raf’s and The Musket Room features beautiful decor and upscale Levantine dishes such as lamb tartare and grilled whole dorade with serrano tabbouleh.

  • Little Ruby’s - Williamsburg: An Australian-inspired spot opens in Brooklyn, featuring popular dishes like spicy vodka pasta and cheeseburgers, with an all-day menu.

Places/Things to Try:

Other Things:

  • Amateur Night @ the Apollo

  • TV Show Tapings

  • Times Square

  • Central Park

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Easter Events

•  Easter Parade: Celebrate Easter on Fifth Avenue, where people dress up in elaborate Easter outfits and hats. The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in NYC, a longstanding tradition, takes place on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025

•  Easter Gospel in Harlem: Join a special Easter Holiday Weekend Gospel Concert in Harlem ¹.

Other Events

•  National Beer Day: Celebrate on April 7 with brewery tours and tastings.

•  Gospel on Sundays: Experience authentic gospel music in Harlem every Sunday.

•  The Banksy Museum: Explore the world's largest collection of Banksy's work.

alessa m. rodriguez http://www.maybeally.com
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