East Side : activités artistiques et culturelles

Explore East Side jazz history & enjoy a live show

Discover the underground jazz history of New York’s East Village and experience the next generation of musicians in our new Lower East Side jazz club. From iconic sites that shaped the genre to an unforgettable live performance, this evening celebrates the spirit of jazz and its deep connection to New York City’s incredible music scene. • Begin with a exploration of the East Village, visiting significant sites like the Charlie Parker House and Slugs Saloon. Learn about their role in shaping jazz history in an area that became a haven for experimental and avant-garde jazz. • Head to our club, Close Up, for a live show inspired by the venues and musicians you’ve just explored. • Enjoy a complimentary drink, meet the band after the performance, and stay for an optional jam session, a uniquely NYC tradition. Wrap up this immersive experience with a deeper connection to the East Village’s jazz legacy—and how it lives on in the Lower East Side.

Explore NYC oyster history Lesson

Sketching at The Met Museum

During our sketching tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, prepare to see the museum’s masterpieces in a whole new light. You’ll explore select galleries with a seasoned artist and pause to draw iconic sculptures and artworks while learning the stories behind them. • Before we roll up our sleeves and start sketching, you’ll receive a brief drawing lesson. • We’ll peruse galleries spanning American, Roman, and Greek art and I’ll help you sketch what you’re seeing. • You’ll leave with your own original sketches to remind you of your visit! What you’ll get: admission, sketchbook, pencil, and eraser. Suitable for all skill levels.

Before Stonewall: A queer walking tour of Greenwich Village

Join a journalist on a walking tour of Greenwich Village, visiting the homes and haunts of LGBTQ+ writers who lived, worked or were incarcerated in the decades before the Stonewall riots. • We'll meet up near the site of Eve's Hangout, considered by some to be the first lesbian bar in New York City and whose proprietor holds a special place in queer literary history. As we walk to other historic sites we'll hear more about the nightlife scene of the early 20th century, and how luminaries like Audre Lorde and Lorraine Hansberry navigated queer life. • We'll visit the former site of the Women’s House of Detention, which housed many incarcerated queer people, and I'll share its relevance to early LGBTQ+ life in the Village. • After stops to honor and consider other queer women whose literary works left lasting impressions on both our culture and the literary canon, we'll conclude at Henrietta Hudson, a lesbian bar open since 1991, to talk about present-day LGBTQ+ life in New York and beyond. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the lives of LGBTQ+ people whose work, activism and bravery led to the modern queer rights movement, and I'll send you on your way with a list of further readings if you'd like to continue learning about this fascinating era! The tour has a bathroom break at the halfway mark, and we'll walk about 1.5 miles in total.

Catacombs by Candlelight "vip experience"

Meet me in Little Italy/NOLITA for a real New York City tour experience unlike any other to explore the off-limits graveyards and catacombs of Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the city’s first and oldest. Cornerstone laid in 1809, it’s home to the remains of many prominent Catholic New Yorkers. • I’ll greet you with a coffee or beverage of your choice from a local cafe before we visit the McCloskey Room in the Basilica Parish House to view rare artifacts uncovered during the restoration of 2013. • Explore the Chapel Altagracia, a hidden gem rarely open to the public, before heading to the basilica’s graveyards, which were established in 1800 and predate the church. • Descend into the catacombs to view the passages of crypts, vaults and sarcophagi of notable New Yorkers, including the Delmonico restaurant family, Honest John Kelly from Tammany Hall and Brigadier General Thomas T. Ecker to name a few. You'll leave after an urban exploration that even the most diehard New Yorkers haven’t had, as well as a 10 percent discount voucher to spend in the gift shop.

L'histoire et la fabrication de l'encens naturel

Take a deep breath and relax as you discover the therapeutic craft of incense making. • You’ll discover the origins of incense and its use in ancient timekeeping and ceremonial practices while savoring traditional Korean tea and snacks. • Learn how incense once served as a precursor to perfume and its diverse applications in rituals and medicine. • Immerse yourself in the art of natural incense making by mixing your own batch with organic woods, herbs, resins + oils. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with your very own personalized scent packaged in a beautifully crafted pine wood box.

Brew makgeolli with Hana master brewer Alice Jun

Sip Korean rice wine in a guided tasting and learn to ferment your own at home. Meet Hana Learn a bit about Hana Makgeolli and how we make sool. Go behind the scenes Walk the production space and witness sool being brewed. Sip with a master Nibble small bites paired with a guided makgeolli flight. Become the brewer Wash and filter rice, then learn to brew makgeolli at home. Take home tools Leave Hana with a sool starter kit.

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour is meticulously crafted to show you the park's most captivating sights. Get ready to tick off your Central Park bucket list and discover hidden gems along the way. Here's a taste of the magic you can expect: * Landmark Mania Prepare to be wowed by iconic places like the stunning Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a movie favorite. Cruise by the elegant Bow Bridge, a popular spot for proposals and picture-perfect moments. * Secret Stops Revealed: One of the best parts about a Private Central Park Tour is uncovering hidden treasures you wouldn't find on your own. Our guide might whisk you away to a charming bridge with a fascinating history, or a tucked-away garden bursting with vibrant blooms. * Fresh Air & Fun Facts: The best part? You get to relax and enjoy the fresh air while we do all the navigating and storytelling. We'll share fun facts and interesting tidbits about the places you see, bringing the park's history and significance to life. * A Perfect Hour: One-hour pedicab tour is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable overview of the park's highlights. The tour covers a comfortable distance, allowing you to see more than you could manage on foot without feeling rushed. 

Plongez dans l'histoire des speakeasys

Welcome! Walk with us through Midtown New York as we retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during Prohibition. As masters of the art of storytelling, we’ll guide you into one of New York's speakeasies where we'll toast to a prohibition cocktail and tell the tale of the period’s most notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. Then, we’ll explore the catalysts behind Prohibition at our next stop and focus on the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. To round off our journey together, we'll walk you around the edge of Times Square and finally we’ll discuss the demise of Prohibition over cocktails at our last venue stop. You will be guided by myself or one of my well trained colleagues. *purchase necessary: please expect beer from $10-18 and wine/cocktails from $18-25 *no late arrivals, rescheduling is subject to availability Other things to note: -Drinks are NOT included. -Prepare to comfortably walk 1.5 miles at a moderate pace. -Time for food and mingling provided. -We are not wheelchair accessible

Gilded Age Mansions Tour

Scandal! Murder! Romance! Architecture! Come step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces. If you're a fan of the HBO show The Gilded Age, you'll love this tour. During the Gilded Age New York City became home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history. As America's new millionaires competed with each other to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America. These men and women were as fascinating and complex as the homes they inhabited and we'll hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world.

Balade architecture et design urbain à Manhattan

Curious about how and why Manhattan is built up the way it is? Looking for a fun, alternative daytime activity to do during your visit? A departure from your average sightseeing tour, you'll be receiving the "locals-only treatment" that won't disappoint. Using curated sites on the streets as our canvas, this Experience explores the Big Apple’s built landscape through world-class architecture, fascinating urban planning, and fun facts about the city's early days along the way. You'll also learn about the history and details of structures that are overlooked in everyday life, and how buildings and public spaces have informed each other from the late 19th century until today. David currently alternates tour routes through Chelsea, Lower East Side/SoHo, or the Financial District. Each stop along the tour's route will discuss a different theme of planning and architecture that will build upon each other until the conclusion of the tour. The walking tour will last 2.5 hours and each route covers the same topics. Guests will have the opportunity to walk indoors to stop for a snack/beverage along the way, and there will be plenty of opportunities to use the restroom. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and please be sure to bring plenty of water during the summers. For inclement weather, please stay tuned the day before in case of cancellation or rescheduling.

Visite de Greenwich Village autour de l'histoire LGBTQ

Join us on this fun and informative LGBTQ History Walking Tour! On this tour around Greenwich Village, we will visit historic sites where revolutions began, riots were sparked, and history was made. We will see common threads within the LGBTQ generations who have lived life in New York City, sharing their stories throughout the tour. On this tour, learn more about individual stories of queer activists, and the major political and social movements that have shaped the LGBTQ community over time. Sites include the historic Stonewall Inn, Christopher Park, the NYC AIDS Memorial, and the LGBT Community Center. Each tour will be approximately 2 hours and will cover about 1.5 miles of Greenwich Village. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You may need an umbrella or water bottle, depending on the weather.

Expérience sur la mafia à New York : le parcours d'un détective

Guided by retired NYPD officers. Get the insider's perspective on the infamous Mafia crime families of New York City on this walking experience guided by active & retired NYPD Detectives and Police Officers. Come hungry as food provided equals a 3 Course full dinner! The stories of the violent and elusive underworld of the Mafia have captivated each of us – with a whole genre of movies and novels dedicated to New York’s gangsters. On this experience you immerse yourself in that world and become familiar with the characters, their history, the places, and the unbelievable real-life events thanks to the insider information. Guided by retired NYPD officers that grew up in the shadow of the Mafia. You’ll hear about all the drama of this most sinister yet riveting world of gangsters, while also indulging in delicious Italian food. If you’re into criminal history, the Mafia, or gangsters, then this larger-than-life tour will more than deliver! Please note: * Vegetarian options are available, upon advanced request. * Please arrive no later than 5:15 PM * Make sure to dress appropriately (due to different weather conditions), and wear comfortable shoes to be able to walk 1.5 miles at a brisk pace. Food: Spaghetti & meatball, Eggplant Rollatini , Large Sicilian cannoli. drinks are not included but can be purchased on the day

Journée de shopping dans des friperies de Manhattan

By the end of this 6-store marathon shopping experience for all ages and genders (we love families, parent/child, couples, solo travelers, friend groups!), you'll have BAGS of secondhand bargain deals and a massive smile on your face! Shop NYC fashion treasures of your dreams; contemporary designer names to trendy brands + unusual high quality pieces can be found. Our team of personal shoppers give you exemplary personal care & attention. You leave feeling like a secondhand style star! Let us make your secondhand shopping experience effortless, easy and successful. - Group tours: $65 per person - Custom 100% private tours $325 up to 4 people per group (can be luxury minded routes) - Book for others - message for info how! - Gift certificates available - Credit cards accepted - Stores sell totes - Tour operates rain or shine - ALL guests need paid ticket Stores offer sizes 0 - 18, + tons of men's options including dedicated men stores. Teens 14+ do not need adult to accompany them WE MEET: Ace Hotel lobby, 20 W 29th and Broadway, Manhattan & end 25th and 6th Ave WHAT YOU'LL GET: - 30-50 mins shopping each store - Styling tips, store background & we love finding you finds! - Shopping assistance & guidance - Bags of deals! $10-$60 average - 6 stores & weekend: Market included - Grab & go cafe stop if requested along the way - bring snacks / water! - LGBTQ welcome!