NYC Events August 27

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New York Mets Schedule

Catch NYC’s National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball’s nicest stadiums and now home to baseball’s highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.

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August NY Mets Schedule @ Citi Field

8/07, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/08, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/09, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/11, 7:10 P – Braves at Mets
8/12, 1:10 P – Braves at Mets
8/12, 7:15 P – Braves at Mets
8/13, 1:40 P – Braves at Mets
8/14, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/15, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/16, 1:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/25, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
8/26, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
8/27, 12:05 P – Angels at Mets
8/28, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
8/29, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
8/30, 6:40 P – Rangers at Mets

U.S. Tennis Open Free Qualifying Rounds and Fan Week

Want to see some really cool tennis at almost no cost? Check out the US Open Qualifying Rounds, the week before the US Open (Aug 22-25, 2023) featuring 128 men and 128 women competing for a spot in the Open’s main draws. Each of the men’s and women’s draws annually includes 16 qualifiers, who must win three matches in Qualifying to advance. The free Legends Match returns on Tues 8/22 this year. Arthur Ashe Kids Day is Saturday before the start of the Open. It’s free to enter the grounds and grand stadium tickets start at $13. There will be a lot of activities and give aways, like caps, wrist bands, tennis racquets, face painting for kids 14 and under.

Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE

August 25 – Sept 4, 2023

The popular Summer HD Festival returns featuring ten thrilling performances from the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions— plus a special film screening co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center to kick off of the 11-day event. No tickets are required for the festival in NYC. More than 3,000 seats are available each night, plus space for overflow crowds on the plaza.

Concerts & Shows

NYC Concerts Hot Sellers

Lady Gaga – March 19-20 & April 13, 2026 @ MSG
Ariana Grande – July 12, 13, 16, 18 & 19, 2026 @ Barclays Center
Bon Jovi – July 7-26 (varied dates), 2026 @ MSG
Cardi B – March 25-26, 2026 @ MSG
John Oliver & Seth Meyers – Jan 25, March 15, Apr 19, May 31, June 14, 2026 @ Beacon Theatre
Jerry Seinfeld – April 11, 2026 @ Prudential Center (NJ)!

NYC August Events & Things to Do

What to Wear in NYC in August – New York Weather August

NYC in August is hot, hot, hot! Many locals are out of town, so the only other people in the city will be visitors and vacationers. You should be fine to dress as cool as possible, but also expect indoor air conditioning. The weather in NYC in August is fairly consistent day to night and the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sun dresses and open toe shoes. Historical July high/low temperatures are 81/66 (F) and 28/19 (C).

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