NYC Dates That Are Not Just Dinner Or Drinks
July 28 - August 3rd, 2025
Hi Laila People,
It’s hot, the city’s a little emptier — and honestly, that’s the perfect setup for a fun date that doesn’t feel like a job interview. Here’s this week’s roundup: find the one that fits your vibe, post it on Laila, and let the +1 come to you.
🎤 Catch mxmtoon Live at The Wells Fargo Stage
Indie pop’s introspective queen, mxmtoon, is bringing her heartfelt lyrics and dreamy melodies to NYC. Maia (aka mxmtoon) will have you swaying in your seat and thinking about life (and love) in all the right ways.
🗓 August 6, 2025 | 5:00PM
📍 30 Hudson Yards. New York, NY
🔥 Z100 Summer Bash at Hudson Yards
Z100’s iconic Summer Bash is back — and it’s FREE. Join the crowd for an electric evening with performances by Lewis Capaldi, Julia Michaels, Dom Innarella, and Magnus Ferrell.
🗓 August 7, 2025 | 6:00PM
📍 30 Hudson Yards. New York, NY
🍴 Smorgasburg is BACK
Nothing says NYC summer like Smorgasburg. With three locations this year, the city’s favorite outdoor food bazaar is your weekend excuse to taste-test everything from bao buns to vegan ice cream.
Laila’s tip: Go hungry, wear stretchy pants, and bring a friend who doesn’t mind sharing.
🗓 Every Friday
📍 World Trade Center
🕊 Step Back in Time at the Jazz Age Lawn Party
Pull out your suspenders and pearls. Transport yourself to the Roaring Twenties with live jazz from Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, vintage dancing, and a Governor’s Island backdrop that’ll make you forget what century you’re in.
🗓 August 9, 2025 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM
📍 Governors Island.
🎧 Silent Disco at Lincoln Center
The ten-foot disco ball is spinning, and DJ Bembona is taking over NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor for one unforgettable night. Grab a free pair of high-fidelity headphones and groove to a global mix of R&B, dembow, Afro-Latin beats and more.
🗓 August 1, 2025 | 10:00PM
📍 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
💃🏽 Bachata Night with Judy Santos
Dominican-American singer Judy Santos, known for her iconic bachata duets and smooth vocals, is performing live — and you’re invited to learn the moves.
🗓 August 6, 2025 | 6:30PM
📍 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
Got a favorite NYC date idea? Reply and share—we might feature it next week!
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