Here are the top cultural events happening in NYC this week (May 27–June 1) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. Final Spots – 30s/40s Hiking & Nature Getaway to Upstate NY. We’re headed to Tannersville this Friday. 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. The bus is ready; the house is ready. We already have 10 RSVPs. 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. We already have 14 RSVPs. 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. NYC Rooftop Singles Night: 20s/30s. On Saturday, we’re collaborating with ART Midtown for a singles night. We’ll explore galleries in the area, then mingle on the beautiful rooftop bar. We’ll strive to have a more balanced ratio. Join here.
5. NYC Gallery Party in Bushwick with Open Bar. We’re hosting an immersive art and nature experience in Bushwick on Friday. The featured exhibition invites you to explore a lush, nature-inspired indoor oasis featuring powerful works from 25+ visual artists working across all mediums. Enjoy an open bar featuring sangria, a mixed cocktail, beer, and soft drinks during the first 2.5 hours. Join here.
6. 30s/40s Mixer after the MoMA. Join our 30s/40s mixer on Friday. We’ll explore the museum then grab drinks nearby. We already have 22 RSVPs. Join here.
7. Chelsea Gallery Hop. We’re hosting a Chelsea gallery hop on Thursday (41 RSVPs). Attend for cool art, free drinks, and new friends. Join here. We’re also hosting gallery hops in Chelsea on May 27.
8. Travel. We have upcoming events in DC, Miami, SF, Chicago, New Jersey, and Boston. And of course, we’re in the Catskills on Friday and the Hamptons on July 19.
9. 20s/30s Mixer after the Whitney. June 6 (Join here).
10. 30s/40s Mixer after the Met. June 8 (Join here).
11. NJ 30s/40s Mixer after the Montclair Art Museum. June 12 (Join here)
12. NYC 40s/50s Mixer after the MoMA. June 13 (Join here).
13. NYC Rooftop Singles Night: 30s/40s. June 14 (Join here).
14. NYC 30s to 50s: Singles Picnic in Central Park. June 21 (Join here).
15. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 59,000+ 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.