The Best Things To Do In New York Right Now

‘The Big Apple’, ‘The City that Never Sleeps’, ‘So Great They Had to Name it Twice’, New York is famed and nicknamed the world over for its relentless pace, multitude of cultures and dazzling shows. A trip there can be life changing, but selecting what to do amongst the flurry of options can be overwhelming. So sit back and let The Gentleman’s Journal sift through the city’s thriving calendar to find you the best things in New York right now.

Ushiwakamaru

It can be hard to choose the right place to satisfy that sushi craving in a city famed for its volume of Japanese restaurants. But head to Masa, the city’s finest sushi restaurant with an eye-watering three Michelin stars, for a sushi experience like no other in the country.

For more information, visit ushiwakamarunyc.com

Edward Steichen: A Recent Acquisition

The Conde Naste photographer who created the style of 1920s and 30s as we know it now has a wealth of works exhibited in New York’s Whitney Museum of Modern Art until the end of February.

Tickets: $20, at whitney.org

The World Bar

Situated in the renowned Trump Tower, this intimate bar will hold you in the clutches of its bespoke cocktails and A-list guests, all in the cultural centre of the city.

For a look at the drinks menu, visit menupages.com

Ink Art: Past as Present in Contemporary China

The history of China runs through the core of all 35 Chinese artists exhibited at the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.

For tickets and information, visit metmuseum.org

New York Philharmonic

If you’re a classical music fan, head to the Avery Fisher Hall for Russian virtuoso Andrey Boreyko’s take on the musical wonders of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky.

For tickets and listings, visit nyphil.org

New York Comedy Club

Taking in a comedy show in this city is a visitors essential, where all the grittiness of New York can be heard through the mouths of its most outlandish inhabitants. Have a look on the website of the most reputed comedy club in Manhattan for a different event every night of the week.

Tickets from $20, at newyorkcomedyclub.com

The Book of Mormon

Revel in this now infamous musical theatre production in the city of its birth. From the inventors of South Park and other politically incorrect (and hilarious) creations.

Tickets from $100, at bookofmormonbroadway.com

Alexander McQueen Exhibition

Visiting New York with a fashion-lover? Explore the creative history of the famed designer at Madison Avenue’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in partnership with American Express. The exhibition attracted over six hundred thousand visitors in its first three months, so try to book ahead.

Tickets from $50, for more information visit metmuseum.org

The Out

Housed in a neomodern urban masterpiece, The Out is nestled right in the thriving hub of Times Square. This ‘urban resort’ combines a luxury hotel, outstanding spa and the restaurant of the minute, KTCHN, which features a DIY Bloody Mary bar and a staggeringly inventive menu.

For more information, visit theoutnyc.com

Madison Square Gardens

Whether it’s world-famous hockey, basketball or music stars you want to see in action, Madison Square Gardens has housed all them since it opened its doors in 1968.

For full schedule and tickets, visit thegarden.com

By Meg Abbott