Talk of the Town

The weekly column: the city’s seven days, and the weekend at Jaywalker.

  1. Talk of the Town — August 24, 2026

    The US Open Fan Week offers free tennis in Queens. BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! continues its summer run. A circus is coming to…

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  2. Talk of the Town — August 17, 2026

    This week, several streets close for NYC Summer Streets. Outdoor movies continue at Bryant Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 'Greater…

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  3. Talk of the Town — August 10, 2026

    This week in New York: The Blues BBQ Festival returns, Summer Streets closes roads to traffic, and the International Puppet Fringe Festival…

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  4. Talk of the Town — August 3, 2026

    This week, NYC Summer Streets returns, parks host free concerts and outdoor movies, and Restaurant Week is underway. Also, a 65-foot hot…

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  5. Talk of the Town — July 27, 2026

    The city hits mute on traffic for Summer Streets. Restaurant Week returns. And free movies screen outdoors across the boroughs. This week…

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  6. Talk of the Town — July 20, 2026

    This week offers a full slate of free, outdoor events. There are movies in several parks, concerts by the water, and on…

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  7. Talk of the Town — July 13, 2026

    This week, the city is consumed by soccer. For those who prefer other diversions, there are free concerts, outdoor movies, and an…

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  8. Talk of the Town — July 7, 2026

    The World Cup has arrived in New York. There are free exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and a watch party here on Thursday. The…

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