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What's happening in your neighborhood this week.

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After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Wed, May 13 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Test your knowledge every Tuesday at Rare Bar & Grill. Teams of up to 6, prizes for the top three. Free to enter — just order some drinks and food. Hosted by the legendary Quiz Master Dave.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, May 14 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, and half-off bar bites. The rooftop opens at 5pm — get there early.

Networking$15

Young Professionals Mixer at Bua

📅Fri, May 15 · 6:30 PM
📍Bua Bar & Lounge

Connect with young professionals in Midtown East. Hosted by NYC Young Professionals Network. Two drink tickets included with RSVP. Come ready to meet your next business contact.

Dog-FriendlyFree

Murray Hill Dog Meetup

📅Mon, May 18 · 10:00 AM
📍Stuyvesant Square Park

The neighborhood's unofficial dog community gathers every Sunday morning. All breeds welcome. Coffee courtesy of The Coffee Haus — they'll be bringing a to-go station.

Happy Hour$12–$25

Rooftop Sunset Happy Hour

📅Thu, May 21 · 5:00 PM
📍The Murray (Club Lounge)

The Murray Hotel's Club Lounge opens its rooftop for the season. Craft cocktails, small bites, and panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan. $12 cocktails all night.

Food$30–$55

Kips Bay Restaurant Week

📅Wed, May 20 · 12:00 PM
📍Various Kips Bay Restaurants

Restaurant Week hits Kips Bay. Participating venues include Turkish Kitchen, Tanner Smiths, and more. Prix-fixe lunch for $30, dinner for $55.

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After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Wed, May 13 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Test your knowledge every Tuesday at Rare Bar & Grill. Teams of up to 6, prizes for the top three. Free to enter — just order some drinks and food. Hosted by the legendary Quiz Master Dave.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, May 14 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, and half-off bar bites. The rooftop opens at 5pm — get there early.

Networking$15

Young Professionals Mixer at Bua

📅Fri, May 15 · 6:30 PM
📍Bua Bar & Lounge

Connect with young professionals in Midtown East. Hosted by NYC Young Professionals Network. Two drink tickets included with RSVP. Come ready to meet your next business contact.

After Work$3

Board Game Night at Tilly's

📅Sat, May 16 · 7:00 PM
📍Tilly's Tap Room

Tilly's hosts game night every Friday. 50+ board games to choose from. $3 cover gets you access to the game library. Beers and snacks available all night.

FitnessFree

Free Morning Yoga in Madison Square Park

📅Sun, May 17 · 8:00 AM
📍Madison Square Park

Start your Saturday right with free outdoor yoga in Madison Square Park. Bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Led by certified instructors from Equinox.

Dog-FriendlyFree

Murray Hill Dog Meetup

📅Mon, May 18 · 10:00 AM
📍Stuyvesant Square Park

The neighborhood's unofficial dog community gathers every Sunday morning. All breeds welcome. Coffee courtesy of The Coffee Haus — they'll be bringing a to-go station.

FitnessFree (first class)

Barry's Bootcamp — Free Trial Class

📅Tue, May 19 · 6:30 AM
📍Barry's Bootcamp

Barry's is running free trial classes every Monday in May. High-intensity treadmill and floor workout in 60 minutes. Sign up online to reserve your spot.

Food$30–$55

Kips Bay Restaurant Week

📅Wed, May 20 · 12:00 PM
📍Various Kips Bay Restaurants

Restaurant Week hits Kips Bay. Participating venues include Turkish Kitchen, Tanner Smiths, and more. Prix-fixe lunch for $30, dinner for $55.

NetworkingFree

Tech & Startup Meetup — Midtown East

📅Wed, May 20 · 6:00 PM
📍General Assembly Midtown

Monthly meetup for tech founders, developers, and product managers in Midtown Manhattan. Lightning talks, open networking, and sponsored drinks. RSVP required.

Happy Hour$12–$25

Rooftop Sunset Happy Hour

📅Thu, May 21 · 5:00 PM
📍The Murray (Club Lounge)

The Murray Hotel's Club Lounge opens its rooftop for the season. Craft cocktails, small bites, and panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan. $12 cocktails all night.

ArtsFree

Urban Landscapes — New Exhibition

📅Fri, May 22 · 6:00 PM
📍Agora Gallery

Opening night for "Urban Landscapes," a group exhibition featuring 14 emerging NYC artists. Free to attend. Wine and light bites served.

Food$35

Latte Art Class at The Coffee Haus

📅Sat, May 23 · 10:00 AM
📍The Coffee Haus

Learn to pour like a barista. The Coffee Haus runs hands-on latte art workshops on select Saturdays. Limited to 8 students — book fast.

FitnessFree

Murray Hill 5K Fun Run

📅Sun, May 24 · 7:30 AM
📍Park Avenue & 34th St

The Murray Hill Running Club's monthly 5K through the neighborhood. All paces welcome. Post-run coffee at The Coffee Haus.

Dog-Friendly$15–$35

Dog-Friendly Brunch at Tilly's

📅Mon, May 25 · 11:00 AM
📍Tilly's Tap Room

Patio brunch with your pup. Tilly's opens their patio for dogs every Sunday. Full brunch menu including their famous Murray Hill Bloody Mary.

ArtsDrink minimum

Jazz Night at Casa Lever

📅Wed, May 27 · 7:00 PM
📍Casa Lever

Live jazz in the elegant setting of Casa Lever, with its iconic Andy Warhol artwork lining the walls. Reservations recommended for dining, bar is walk-in friendly.

OutdoorFree

Sunset Kayaking on the Hudson

📅Thu, May 28 · 6:30 PM
📍Downtown Boathouse

Free kayaking from the Downtown Boathouse as the sun sets over the Hudson. No experience needed — beginner instruction provided. Life jackets available.

Arts$8–$12

Improv Comedy Night — UCB Theatre

📅Fri, May 29 · 8:00 PM
📍UCB Theatre

UCB's Thursday show features three rotating improv troupes. $12 tickets at the door, or $8 in advance online. BYOB allowed.

OutdoorFree

Murray Hill Block Party

📅Mon, Jun 1 · 2:00 PM
📍E 36th Street (between Lex & 3rd)

The annual Murray Hill Block Party. Live music, local food vendors, and a beer garden sponsored by The Coffee Haus. Free neighborhood tote bags for first 200 arrivals.

FitnessFree (first class)

Reformer Pilates — Intro Class

📅Wed, Jun 3 · 7:00 AM
📍Pure Barre Murray Hill

Pure Barre offers free first-class reformer pilates for new students every Tuesday. Core strength, flexibility, and a serious burn. Book online — only 10 spots.

After Work$25

Summer Wine Tasting

📅Thu, Jun 4 · 6:00 PM
📍Park East Wines

Park East Wines hosts a curated summer wine tasting. 8 wines across 4 regions, with a sommelier walking you through each pour. $25 per person, includes cheese board.

NetworkingFree (1 drink)

Finance & Banking Happy Hour Mixer

📅Fri, Jun 5 · 5:30 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Monthly mixer for finance and banking professionals in Midtown. Hosted by Wall Street Oasis. First drink free with RSVP.

Outdoor$20

Murray Hill & Kips Bay Mural Walking Tour

📅Sun, Jun 7 · 11:00 AM
📍Starting at The Coffee Haus

A guided walking tour of murals and street art around Murray Hill and Kips Bay. 2-mile route, stops at 12 installations. Coffee and snacks at Coffee Haus post-walk.

Fitness$25

Drop-In Boxing Class

📅Tue, Jun 9 · 6:00 PM
📍Church Street Boxing Gym

Church Street Boxing offers drop-in group classes for all levels. Cardio boxing fundamentals, bag work, and conditioning. No experience needed. $25 drop-in.

After Work$2/person

Pub Quiz at Bua

📅Wed, Jun 10 · 7:30 PM
📍Bua Bar & Lounge

Bua's weekly pub quiz every Wednesday. 7 rounds, general knowledge through pop culture. $2 per person entry. Cash prizes for first place.

OutdoorFree

Outdoor Movie Night — Bryant Park

📅Sat, Jun 13 · 8:00 PM
📍Bryant Park

Bryant Park's iconic Monday night outdoor film series. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Get there by 6pm for a lawn spot. Free admission.

FoodSee website

Original E. Village Food, Drinks & Culture Tour $109.99 - Visit Oldest Bar

📅Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
📍At a traffic island across street from

The Original E. Village Food, Drinks & Culture Tour $109.99

FoodSee website

Original E. Village Food & Culture Tour™-diverse tastings, sm group $77

📅Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
📍At a traffic island across street from

Original E. Village Food & Culture Tour™-diverse tastings, sm group $77

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

Exploring Murray Hill: Historic Neighborhood for NYC's 20th Century Elites

📅Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
📍The Morgan Library & Museum (Outside)

New York Adventure Club | www.AdventureClub.com

FoodSee website

UT vs LSU Power Hour - NY Chapter

📅Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
📍Stout NYC

While the horns geaux to Baton Rouge, we are geauxing to get turnt up at Stout. All-you-can-drink Tito's for an hour before kickoff

After WorkSee website

Riichi Mahjong Learn-and-Play

📅Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
📍Sparrow's Nest Studio

Riichi Mahjong Learn-and-Play — happening in Murray Hill, NYC.

After WorkSee website

A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace in Brooklyn | Fall 2026

📅Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
📍Industry City

The best vintage on the planet is back in Brooklyn November 14+15!

FitnessSee website

Sports Law Society Turkey Bowl 2026

📅Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM
📍Robert Moses Playground

The Sports Law Society Annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament

ArtsSee website

Nourish NYC: An Inner Winter Tea Party with Asha Frost

📅Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM
📍The Morgan Library & Museum

Afternoon tea, a wintering ceremony, and Asha Frost’s new book The Inner Winter, in a private room at The Morgan Library & Museum.

Happy HourSee website

The Original Multicultural Bar Crawl Tour™ $195 - Small Group

📅Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM
📍At a traffic island across street from

The Original Multicultural Bar Crawl Tour™ $195 - Small Group

ArtsSee website

Stained Glass Art for Beginners - Art Class by Classpop!™

📅Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM
📍Craftsman Ave

Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Taught by an experienced instructor, this art class provides a social and supportive setting to explore your creative potential.Join “Stained Glass Art for Beginners” with Instructor Chris and Team where you’ll be covering a variety of mediums and techniques. Ideal for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class provides a chance to craft your own unique art pieces under the mentorship of a skilled local artist.On Classpop!, you will find fun-filled,

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

2026 Child Advocacy Award Dinner

📅Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
📍Cipriani 42nd St

Support the Child Mind Institute’s efforts to improve the mental health of children through clinical care, science, and education.

After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Weekly trivia night at Rare Bar. Teams of up to 6, prizes for top three. Free to enter.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

In-Person Class: Handmade Dumplings (NYC)

📅Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
📍Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South

In-Person Class: Handmade Dumplings (NYC) — happening in Murray Hill, NYC.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

[INFRASTRUCTOURS] Midtown East / LIC - Power Plants, Tunnels, Ferry Rides

📅Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
📍Qahwah Valley 1st Ave

The tour series that brings you into contact with the systems that make our lives possible! This time we focus on Midtown East and LIC

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Mon, Nov 23 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Weekly trivia night at Rare Bar. Teams of up to 6, prizes for top three. Free to enter.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

The Birth and Death of Midtown Modernism

📅Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 PM
📍304 E 42nd St

Discover how Midtown Manhattan became the symbolic capital of corporate modernism—and why that vision unraveled.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, Nov 26 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

ArtsSee website

Friendsgiving Social

📅Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
📍Midtown Manhattan

An elevated Friendsgiving experience in Midtown NYC featuring great music, drinks, delicious bites, and new connections.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Mon, Nov 30 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Weekly trivia night at Rare Bar. Teams of up to 6, prizes for top three. Free to enter.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkSee website

Reform, Reconstruction, and the Road Ahead

📅Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM
📍Amalgamated Bank

Join Dēmos and special guests to learn, in a post-election context, what are the keys to building and keeping people power.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

After WorkFree

Tuesday Trivia Night

📅Tue, Dec 8 · 7:00 PM
📍Rare Bar & Grill

Weekly trivia night at Rare Bar. Teams of up to 6, prizes for top three. Free to enter.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

FoodSee website

Yarn it up! Holiday Knitting Rave ft. The Della Kit - DJ Set

📅Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
📍New York Estonian House

Get ready to knit, dance, and vibe out with The Della Kit spinning tunes at this cozy holiday rave while sipping mulled wine.

Happy Hour$5–$10

The Penrose Happy Hour

📅Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
📍The Penrose

Murray Hill's favorite gastropub runs happy hour daily. $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, half-off bar bites.

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