Welcome, listeners, to Things To Do in New York City with your globe-trotting, fun-loving host Oly Bennet—where adventure and oddball enthusiasm collide! It’s Friday, October 3, 2025, and the Big Apple is buzzing with that classic crisp fall energy—think golden leaves swirling along Broadway, a dash of pumpkin spice in every corner, and a spirit of creativity that could only be October in New York.

Right now, the city is rocking cool autumn weather: sweater season has arrived and people are out in force, from Central Park all the way down to the High Line, soaking up those bluebird skies. And the lineup of events today is as eclectic as a street-corner jazz band in the subway!

For culture vultures and musical maniacs alike, Broadway is firing on all cylinders. Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” is at the Shubert Theatre, blending coming-of-age drama and killer tunes—a must-see for anyone who wants to catch the soul of the city on stage. Prefer history with a pop-twist? “SIX The Musical” at the Lena Horne Theatre lets Henry VIII’s ex-wives rule the mic with glam and sass, while “Moulin Rouge” dazzles at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for everyone craving cabaret-style splendor.

If live beats are more your style, Addison Rae brings pop-star power to Terminal 5 tonight, and jazz fanatics can catch pianist Sullivan Fortner with George Cables and Jason Moran at The Jazz Gallery—it’s the venue’s 30th anniversary, so expect something electric. Over at City Winery, The Cabrini Kings are heating up the stage with their pop-rock anthems, perfect for singing along, drink in hand.

Families, don’t sweat it—I’ve got you! The Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt is untangling pirate mysteries today, while little explorers can join the Family Bird Walk or jump into rhythmic fun at the Rockness Parent and Me Music Class. According to New York Family, there’s even “Little Movers: Toddler Time” keeping mini New Yorkers grooving all morning.

Art lovers, get ready for sensory overload! The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning opens “Kro-Matic,” a group show about color that’s as bold as NYC itself. Prefer something futuristic? Check out the immersive SUBMERGE Project at ARTECHOUSE NYC—imagine digital art you can practically walk through.

What’s new around town? In foodie updates, rumor has it a new ramen joint is debuting in the East Village and is already drawing lines down the block—so if noodles are your thing, get in early. As for getting around, the MTA just added extra service on the 7 train for Comic Con shenanigans—no more sardine-can commutes! City officials remind everyone: mask up in crowded subways and bring spare change, because MetroCard machines are whirring extra slow today. Only in New York, folks.

So, what are Oly’s must-do picks for today? Snap a classic Central Park selfie—bonus points if you hop on a rowboat and serenade the ducks. Duck into a hidden speakeasy in the Lower East Side for mind-bending cocktails—ask the bartender for something off-menu! And if you’re up for chilling tales, tonight’s Ghosts of Greenwich Village walking tour is running at 8 PM. According to Brand Vision, it stops at haunted houses, secret cemeteries, and the legendary Hanging Tree—you’ll have goosebumps and great stories for years.

Here’s an Oly Bennet local tip: when you grab a bagel in NYC, always ask for it “toasted, scooped out, with schmear”—it’s how the bagel-obsessed locals do it, leaving more room for that creamy spread and helping you fit in with the city’s breakfast elite.

Peeking ahead to tomorrow, things only heat up: City of Forest Day is coming to Shoelace Park in the Bronx, and over in Brooklyn, festivals and pumpkin-filled hayrides are set to launch the weekend. And with New York Comic Con just around the corner, you never know when you’ll spot a superhero on the subway.

Tune in tomorrow for more wild picks and quirky events, and keep that adventurous spirit ready—because in New York, every day’s an epic story waiting to be told. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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