Here are the top cultural events happening in NYC this week (May 20–25) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. 30s/40s Hiking & Nature Getaway to Upstate NY. We’re less than 2 weeks away from our weekend hiking getaway to Tannersville on May 30. The weather is looking great, forecasted to reach a high of 73 on Saturday and 76 on Sunday. We’ll take a roundtrip bus from Manhattan, with champagne on the way up. We’ll stay at a 13-bedroom home, with a pool, hot tub, and spacious backyard. The trip is sponsored by DIO Cocktails, and they’ll provide refreshments at the house. Choose from private and shared rooms. Use the code “SUBSCRIBER” for a $40 discount. Check out the house here.
2. 30s/40s Art Getaway to the Hamptons. Early Burdz is collaborating with ART & SOUL for an art getaway to the Hamptons on July 19. They’ve graciously offered our guests VIP tickets valued at over $300. We’ll travel together by charter bus, explore galleries, and end the night at the ART & SOUL: Hamptons celebration — an event at the Southampton African American Museum featuring an art exhibition, cocktails, catered food, live entertainment, swag bag with goodies, afterparty with DJ set, and more. Enjoy the $25 early bird discount for a limited time. More info here: Join here.
3. Membership Subscription. For $23/month, you can attend all singles parties, museum mixers, picnics, brunches, and dinners for free, and receive priority access to all gallery parties and nightclub events, and additional perks. We host 3-5 events per week in New York. The membership pays for itself in a week! You’ll also receive additional discounts to the getaways. Join the founding class here.
4. Lounge and Rooftop Takeover: Chelsea. We are once again taking over a lounge and rooftop with a dedicated Early Burdz section on Saturday. Last weekend 25 people attended! Guests who arrive before 9:30 PM will receive a free welcome cocktail. Must be on the list. Expect a night of dancing and making new friends. The event will skew 20s/30s. Join for free here.
5. NYC 30s to 50s: Singles Picnic in Central Park. We’re hosting a singles picnic in Central Park on Saturday. We’ll provide the blankets, and you bring your own basket. Groups will mingle together, then rotate to maximize connections. We’ll curate the guestlist to ensure a more balanced ratio. We have 7 RSVPs. Join here.
6. 30s/40s Mixer after the MoMA. Join our 30s/40s mixer on May 30. We’ll explore the museum then grab drinks nearby. We already have 10 RSVPs. Join here.
7. Chelsea Gallery Hop. We’re hosting a Chelsea gallery hop on Thursday (33 RSVPs). Attend for cool art, free drinks, and new friends. Join here. We’re also hosting gallery hops in Chelsea on May 27.
8. NYC Rooftop Singles Night: 20s/30s. On May 31, we’re collaborating with ART Midtown for a singles night. We’ll explore galleries in the area, then mingle on the beautiful rooftop bar. Join here.
9. Travel. We have upcoming events in DC, LA, Miami, SF, Chicago, New Jersey, and Boston. And of course, we’re in the Catskills on May 30 and the Hamptons on July 19.
10. 20s/30s Mixer after the Whitney. June 6 (Join here).
11. 30s/40s Mixer after the Met. June 8 (Join here).
12. NJ 30s/40s Mixer after the Montclair Art Museum. June 12 (Join here).
13. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 57,000+ highly engaged professionals and art enthusiasts on Threads, Instagram, and email, please message partnerships@earlyburdz.com.
Q: Who are these events for?
A: Our events are built for 20s–50s professionals and creatives looking for cultural, social, and low-pressure ways to connect.
Q: How much do events cost?
A: Most events are free or $7.50–$15, with occasional premium getaways. Check out our Events Calendar here: https://linktr.ee/earlyburdz.