Here are the top cultural events happening in NYC this week (September 16–21) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. 30s/40s Art Getaway to Beacon. We’re hosting a day trip to Beacon on Saturday. We’ll take the train together from Manhattan, hike the scenic and beginner-friendly Klara Sauer Trail and Dennings Point, grab a group lunch at a local favorite, wander through galleries and vintage shops on Main Street, and wrap with sunset drinks. We already have 28 RSVPs. Only 6 train tickets left. Join here.
2. Getaway to New Rochelle ArtsFest. We’re hosting a day trip to the New Rochelle ArtsFest on October 18. This event targeted to all age rantes. We’ll take the train together from Manhattan, start with a scenic walk through Glen Island Park with beautiful water views, then explore ArtsFest’s galleries, murals, and live performances, enjoy a group lunch at a local favorite, and wrap with sunset drinks. Early bird discount ends Saturday. Join here.
2. Art House by Early Burdz: NYC. We’re hosting our second Art House on October 11. We’ll take over a gallery in the city for a night of new friends and incredible art. Guests will enjoy an open bar and light bites. The event will showcase various artists from the city. We’ll also promote the artists and their works on our socials and website (69,000+ followers and subscribers) leading up to the event. To showcase at the event, click here. To attend, RSVP here.
3. Membership. Membership is live. For just $23/month, you can attend these upcoming events for free:
– Art House by Early Burdz
– Fall Party in Bushwick
– Singles Art Crawl in Tribeca and Bushwick
– 20s/30s Mixer after the MoMA
– 30s/40s Mixer after the Met
– Rooftop Singles Night: 30s/40s
And you receive the following discount:
– $25 off the upcoming day trips to Beacon and New Rochelle
Learn more and sign up here.
4. NYC Singles Art Crawl. We’re kicking off our Singles Art Crawl series. You’ll explore art galleries in Tribeca as a group, ending at a cozy coffeeshop nearby. Meet new people without grabbing a drink. Come solo, with a friend, or with a date!
— There’s one for 20s/30s in Bushwick on Saturday. Join here
— The next one is for 30s/40s in Tribeca on September 27. Join here
5. Gallery Party in Bushwick. We’re hosting a gallery party in Bushwick on Thursday. The exhibition is a celebration of LGBTQ identity, myth, and transformation, with live performances from LGBTQ storytellers. Enjoy an open bar with light bites. We already have 58 RSVPs. Join for free here.
6. 20s/30s Mixer at the MoMA. We’re hosting a 20s/30s mixer on Friday. We’ll explore the incredible collection, then mingle at a nearby bar. We have 12 RSVPs. Join here.
7. Fall Party in Bushwick. We’re hosting a summer party in Bushwick on September 27 with an open bar and light bites. On view will be sculptural works that explore the architectures and material systems of incarceration. Early bird pricing ends tonight. Join here.
8. Club and Rooftop Takeover: Chelsea. We are once again taking over a lounge and rooftop with a dedicated section on Friday. Guests who arrive before 10:00 PM will receive a free welcome cocktail at the lounge. Join to dance to house music, make friends, and get home early. Join for free here.
9. Chelsea Gallery Hop. We’re hosting a Chelsea gallery hop on Thursday (23 RSVPs). Attend for cool art, free drinks, and new friends. Join here. We’re also hosting gallery hops in Chelsea on September 25.
10. Rooftop Singles Night: 30s/40s. October 4. Join here.
11. 30s/40s Mixer at the Met. October 5. Join here.
12. Submit an Event. If you have a cool event you want us to promote, attend, or collab, submit here!
13. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 69,000+ highly engaged professionals and art enthusiasts on Threads, Instagram, and email, please message partnerships@earlyburdz.com.
Curious about the art exhibited at the first Art House, check out the featured works here. Please reach out if you’d like more information about a particular event or past featured art.
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.