Thursday in the City: Great Lawn Concerts, Hidden Gems, and the Art of Subway Etiquette

About this episode

Oly Bennet discusses various events and activities happening in New York City on June 11, 2026.

Welcome to Things to Do in New York City, I’m Oly Bennet, your globe‑trotting, slightly sports-obsessed guide to the urban jungle. Today is Thursday, June 11, 2026, and the city feels like it just had a double espresso. Skies are bright with that early-summer glow, temps are comfortably warm, and there’s just enough breeze to keep your subway platform sweat to “mild shimmer” instead of full overtime. Let’s kick off with what’s happening around town today. Over at Central Park’s Great Lawn, there’s a free outdoor concert tonight, perfect for listeners who want to picnic, people-watch, and pretend the grass is VIP seating. Down at the Museum of Modern Art, a special exhibition on experimental photography is drawing big crowds, ideal if you like your art with a side of “I’m not totally sure what this is, but I love it.” For families, the Bronx Zoo is running a limited-time interactive wildlife program this afternoon, where kids can get up close with animals and adults can get up close with overpriced coffee. And if nightlife is your sport of choice, a Brooklyn rooftop bar in Williamsburg is hosting a live DJ set and craft-cocktail showdown—think DJs versus mixologists, with your…

People in this episode

Host: Oly Bennet

Topics covered

• concerts
• art exhibitions
• family activities
• nightlife
• food and drink
• public transportation

Keywords

• New York City
• Great Lawn Concert
• Museum of Modern Art
• Bronx Zoo
• Brooklyn nightlife
• food hall
• MTA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, MTA

Places: New York City, Central Park, Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Penn Station

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