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One of the world’s few 4D sound studios is hiding inside this NYC futuristic museum — featuring a 507,000-LED light installation
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (240+ words) From robotic musicians to a room filled with half a million LEDs, this Lower Manhattan museum makes art an interactive experience. And then there’s Mercer Labs: Museum of Art and Technology, which takes the traditional museum experience in a very…...
This $14 train ride from NYC leads to a gothic Poe cocktail speakeasy in a Hudson Valley ‘artist’s paradise’
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (573+ words) Built inside a 187-year-old Peekskill landmark, this immersive 90-minute experience pairs four of Edgar Allan Poe's most unsettling tales with custom craft cocktails for two nights only this October. October and Halloween season is nearly here, and one Hudson Valley…...
Iron Maiden kicks off ‘Run For Your Lives’ world tour in New Jersey with Megadeth and Anthrax
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (308+ words) Sports Illustrated Stadium welcomed some legendary metal acts this weekend for 50,000 metal-heads from the tristate area. UK heavy metal icons Iron Maiden celebrated 50 legendary years with over 50,000 roaring fans across two powerhouse shows at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New…...
Gorillaz Exhibition NYC: Inside the House of Kong
1+ week, 4+ day ago (44+ words) Secret NYC Watch our video tour of the House of Kong in NYC. Step inside the immersive Gorillaz exhibition featuring a virtual studio, CCTV room, and retro camper van. TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH AND PRESS ENTER...
The best month to rent an apartment in NYC has been revealed, saving renters up to $1,900 a year
1+ week, 6+ day ago (289+ words) Data analyzing 800,000 NYC apartments reveals the precise month prices hit rock bottom—and how moving in winter saves thousands. If you’ve experienced the wrath of apartment hunting in New York City–the 100-person lines to view one single apartment, endless…...
The Statue of Liberty was never meant for immigrants: How a nearby island and a $100M renovation are revealing the true history behind NYC’s landmark
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (546+ words) Designed as a gift from France to celebrate liberty, Lady Liberty stood for six years before Ellis Island opened, and the U.S. president said what everyone was thinking. Nobody designed the Statue of Liberty to be an immigration symbol. She got…...
Dokidoki NYC: Japanese-Latin Standing Bar on Havemeyer
2+ week, 2+ day ago (64+ words) Secret NYC Watch our video tour of Dokidoki, a new Japanese-Latin American tachinomi standing bar at 160 Havemeyer Street in NYC, serving unique drinks and katsu sandos. NYC’s most affordable suburb, also known as the “Circus Capital of the World,” is…...
The only East Coast stop: After 25 years, Gorillaz is opening its unseen ‘House of Kong’ immersive universe in Brooklyn — with tickets starting from $50
2+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) Billed by bassist Murdoc Niccals as an experience "like no other," this exclusive 28-day pop-up at the Agger Fish Building offers fans a multi-sensory journey through rare artifacts and unseen mementos from the virtual band's quarter-century archives. Calling all 2-D,…...
This charming New Jersey town was just named the best arts + culture town in America — with world-class art galleries, 15 miles of riverfront trails, and a fairytale downtown
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (257+ words) Just over an hour from NYC, this charming River town blends a thriving arts scene with scenic trails, independent shops, creative restaurants, and a storybook downtown. One of the best things about living in our favorite city is how easy…...
Yoshitomo Nara’s iconic art is returning to NYC after 10 years this fall—and it’s completely free
3+ week, 1+ day ago (207+ words) The legendary Japanese artist brings new paintings, monumental sculptures, and early career works to Chelsea for a major free exhibition. Yoshitomo Nara’s big-headed, wide-eyed kids are making their long-awaited return to NYC. The globally acclaimed Japanese artist is staging his…...