Best NYC Events in August | Things to Do, Free, Festivals, Fun

The best New York City Events August include the US Tennis Open, Restaurant Week, Shakespeare in the Park and lots of outdoor Summer Movie and Film Festivals, such as Central Park, Intrepid Museum and Bryant Park. NYC Concerts Shows August star Jennifer Lopez, John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Idina Menzel, Steve Winwood & The Doobie Brothers, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes++, Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls and more. Big sports events include Yankees vs Red Sox and Giants vs Jets (pre-season).