Things to do in NYC tonight

Where can I hear live music in NYC tonight?

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra keeps its Monday engagement going on Monday, October 5, 2026. You also have Stefon Harris on vibraphone and marimba, or Michael Ode's quartet for a later set.

• Vanguard Jazz Orchestra at the Village Vanguard plays Monday, October 5, 2026. The ensemble's saxophones, trumpets and trombones join a rhythm section of Adam Birnbaum, David Wong and Dennis Mackrel.
• Stefon Harris & Blackout at Blue Note New York performs Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8pm and 10:30pm, with Jaleel Shaw on saxophone and Alexis Morrast on vocals. There's a $20 minimum per person.
• Michael Ode Quartet at Smalls Jazz Club plays Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9pm and 10:30pm. Drummer Michael Shekwoaga Ode joins Jordan Williams on piano, Jordan McBride on bass and Jordan Young on tenor saxophone.

Which NYC comedy shows can I book tonight?

Todd Barry and Maddy Smith appear on separate Upper West Side bills on Monday, October 5, 2026. You'll need to budget for a $20 showroom minimum per person, plus tax and 18% gratuity, beyond admission.

• Good Eggs ft: Matthew Broussard, Todd Barry, Gary Vider, Matt Ruby, Lissa Lenis at New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side starts Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30pm. General admission is $30.85 including fees.
• Maddy Smith, Neko White, Fumi Abe, Jake Velazquez, Eeland Stribling at New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side starts Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10pm. General admission is $19.98 including fees. Both shows are at 236 West 78th Street, admit ages 16+, and have nonrefundable tickets; individual comedian appearances can change.

Where can I go dancing in NYC tonight?

Talia Castro-Pozo hosts a salsa lesson, while Janeil Mason leads dance cardio on Monday, October 5, 2026. You can choose an evening with live music and a DJ or an hour of movement on the High Line.

• Latin Mondays NYC at 5th&Mad opens Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5pm, with a salsa lesson at 7pm. Live music sets follow at 9pm and 11pm, and the DJ plays until 1am. The address is 7 East 36th Street.
• Fit & Lit dance cardio with Janeil Mason on the High Line runs Monday, October 5, 2026, from 6:30–7:30pm at Little West 12th Street. The free class combines Soca, Hip Hop and Afrobeats with interval training and mindfulness. All fitness levels are welcome, as are walk-ups; wear clothes and shoes you can move in.

What are good date ideas in NYC tonight?

Stefon Harris brings vibraphone and marimba to Blue Note on Monday, October 5, 2026. You can also take a salsa lesson together or catch Dustin Grella's chalkboard animation.

• Stefon Harris & Blackout at Blue Note New York performs Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8pm and 10:30pm. There's a dinner menu and a $20 minimum per person; bar-area tickets may mean standing.
• Latin Mondays NYC salsa lesson and live music at 5th&Mad has Talia Castro-Pozo's lesson Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7pm, followed by live music sets at 9pm and 11pm. Tapas are served until 10pm.
• Midnight Moment: Dustin Grella's Sunday Morning in Times Square runs Monday, October 5, 2026, from 11:57pm to midnight, on Broadway between 41st and 49th Streets. Grella animates hand-drawn New York landmarks and everyday moments.

What can I do for free in NYC tonight?

Janeil Mason leads a free dance workout on Monday, October 5, 2026, while Movement Research presents works in progress at Judson Church. You can join the movement yourself or watch choreographers share developing work.

• Fit & Lit dance cardio with Janeil Mason on the High Line runs Monday, October 5, 2026, from 6:30–7:30pm at Little West 12th Street. Dance to Soca, Hip Hop and Afrobeats, then move through interval training and mindfulness. Walk-ups are welcome, and the covered space allows the class to run in rain; extreme weather can cause cancellation.
• Movement Research at the Judson Church begins Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7pm, with NOVA, Alexis Robbins/kamrDANCE, Jon Kinzel and Tom Tsai. Admission is free, with donations welcomed and no RSVP required. Enter at 243 Thompson Street.

What can I do on my own in NYC tonight?

Movement Research's Monday, October 5, 2026, program brings NOVA, Alexis Robbins/kamrDANCE, Jon Kinzel and Tom Tsai to Judson Church. You can attend without an RSVP, or choose Crown Heights trivia or a later jazz set.

• Movement Research at the Judson Church starts Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7pm. The free, donation-based series presents experiments and works in progress. Enter at 243 Thompson Street.
• Trivia Night at The Canary, Crown Heights runs Monday, October 5, 2026, from 7–9pm at 789 Franklin Avenue. Mondays are first come, first served, and guests must be over 21 after 7pm. The kitchen stays open until 11pm.
• Michael Ode Quartet at Smalls Jazz Club plays Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9pm and 10:30pm, with Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums, Jordan Williams on piano, Jordan McBride on bass and Jordan Young on tenor saxophone.