Interesting Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in March 2025 (with Free Events!)
St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, and some nibbles of spring. March in NYC is jam-packed with exciting and interesting events across the city. Here’s what’s fun in New York City for March 2025.
Moonrise at Paradise Club at The Times Square EDITION Hotel
Moonrise at Paradise Club at The Times Square EDITION Hotel. Image: The Times Square EDITION.
What’s happening: The moon calls once again—Moonrise, the immersive nouveau circus spectacle, returns to Paradise Club at The Times Square EDITION with a fresh, reimagined vision. Conceived by acrobatic virtuoso Lara Jacobs Rigolo, this ethereal performance pays homage to thirteen ancient moon goddesses, weaving together aerial artistry, acrobatics, dance, vocals, and visual poetry in a mesmerizing display. Elevate the night with a multi-course dinner-show experience by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser, featuring a menu inspired by the moon’s cycles—Lunar, Elemental, and Perennial—paired with celestial cocktails.
The vibe: Mystical, sensual, and dreamlike—where gravity-defying performers blur the line between myth and reality, and the food is as much a performance as the show itself. Expect a crowd ready for enchantment, basking in the glow of candlelight and moonlit spectacle.
What to wear: Celestial hues, flowing silhouettes, and anything that makes you feel like a deity of the night.
Moonrise plays select dates in March from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Paradise Club at The Times Square EDITION. Information and tickets here.
Dates
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
GRASSLANDS Opening Night, presented by SHEER and The Formula Collective
Detail of Work by Mwinga Sinjela. Image: Via SHEER.
What’s happening: Step into the vast and boundless world of GRASSLANDS, the debut solo exhibition from Mwinga Sinjela presented by SHEER and The Formula Collective in space provided by ChaShaMa. This exhibition channels the open savannas of Mwinga’s native Zambia—spaces teeming with life, endless possibilities, and a deep connection to Afrofuturism, science fiction, and animation. Opening night promises a night of art, music, and vibrant energy, with sounds by TMLLLS.
The vibe: Think immersive, otherworldly, and deeply personal—where sci-fi meets the soul, and art bridges the past, present, and an imagined future. A space where Black and Queer identities are honored, expanded, and elevated into new dimensions. Expect an electrifying mix of culture, community, and creative freedom.
What to wear: Anything that makes you feel like you're stepping into a new reality.
Opening night: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at 1155 6th Avenue. The GRASSLANDS exhibition will run until Thursday, April 15th, 2025. Information and RSVP to the opening night here.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Standard Biergarten
What’s happening: The Standard Biergarten is going full Emerald Isle this St. Patrick’s Day, serving up a shamrock-strewn lineup of festive drinks, hearty bites, and good old-fashioned Irish revelry. Guinness will be flowing, ski shots will be flying, and corned beef sandwiches will keep you upright (maybe). Whether you’re toasting to your Irish heritage or just in it for the beer and questionable decisions, this is the spot to raise a pint (or a shot, or both).
The vibe: A high-energy, beer-fueled St. Paddy’s Day bash where strangers become drinking buddies, and ski shots determine who has the steadiest hands. Expect a sea of green, spontaneous cheers, and someone inevitably attempting an Irish jig.
What to wear: Anything green or risk getting pinched. Bonus points for kilts, shamrock sunglasses, and leprechaun accessories.
Monday, March 17, 2025 from afternoon until late at The Standard Biergarten at the Standard Hotel Highline. Information here.
March Madness at The Standard Biergarten
The yearly basketball tournament is a fun escape, and crafting your own bracket is a time-honored tradition. Alongside game screenings, the team at The Standard Highline installed their own basketball hoop in the space where you can take a shot for a chance to win a Brauhaus. Plus, college students who present a valid ID upon entry can buy three Biergarten tickets and get 1 free!
March 17th through April 8th, 2025, daily at The Biergarten at the Standard Hotel Highline. Details here.
Larsen Salon Series: The Tragedy That is Penn Station
American writer Jane Jacobs (L) and architect Philip Johnson (R) stand with picketing crowds outside Penn Station to protest the building’s demolition, New York City. Placards read: ‘AGBANY is here’ and ‘Save Penn Station.’ Image: Walter Daran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.
What’s happening: The latest in the series of salons presented by Longhouse Reserve, the preeminent outdoor museum in Easthampton, this is an evening of intellectual reckoning on Penn Station’s perpetual existential crisis. Presented in collaboration with ReThink NYC, ReThink NYC Chairperson Samuel Turvey will dissect the ongoing battle over Penn Station’s future, highlighting the four competing architectural proposals vying to fix what remains a subterranean travesty. Expect a lively, no-nonsense discussion on urban planning, real estate interests, and New York’s fading architectural grandeur. A pre-talk reception at Robert A.M. Stern Architects sets the mood, while a post-event private dinner at The Century Association offers a rarefied chance to continue the conversation in one of NYC’s most exclusive historic clubs.
The vibe: Civic-minded, intellectually charged, and steeped in architectural indignation. The audience? A mix of urbanists, preservationists, and those still grieving Penn Station’s 1963 demolition. The Century Association dinner is a once-in-a-blue-moon invite into a club where New York’s cultural elite have debated the fate of the city for generations.
What to wear: Architectural academia meets Upper East Side salon. Business casual.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with the salon commencing at 6:00PM and dinner at 8:00PM. The Salon takes place at Robert A.M. Stern Architects and the dinner takes place at The Century Association. Information and tickets here.
Spring Edition of Affordable Art Fair New York City
Affordable Art Fair. Image: Affordable Art Fair.
What’s happening: The Affordable Art Fair returns to NYC for its spring edition, bringing together contemporary artists, emerging talent, and budget-friendly masterpieces under one roof. Expect thousands of original artworks—from paintings to sculpture and mixed media—priced to sell (starting at just $100, with plenty under $10K). Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just looking to fill that empty wall in your studio, this is your chance to snag a future masterpiece before your favorite artist blows up. SHEER also will be presenting work at the show.
The vibe: A well-dressed crowd of gallery regulars, interior designers, and first-time buyers navigating the nuances of contemporary abstraction. Expect plenty of tote bags, strong eyewear choices, and someone dramatically contemplating a $1,200 neon print.
What to wear: Gallery casual.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 through Sunday, March 23, 2025 daily at Metropolitan Pavilion, West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA. Information and tickets here.
Hours:
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Demo and Dine: Global Plant-Based Bites and Cocktails
Lou Oates. Image: Via The James Beard Foundation.
What’s happening: Get ready to experience the next evolution of plant-based dining with a cooking demonstration from Lou Oates, Culinary Director at Public Records, Brooklyn’s effortlessly cool restaurant, cocktail bar, and music venue. Oates—formerly of Little Pine, LA—will be crafting bold, globally inspired dishes that challenge everything you thought you knew about plant-based cuisine.
Who’s making drinks?
Francis Harris, the mastermind behind Public Records’ bar program, will be serving up expertly paired cocktails and non-alcoholic elixirs to complement each bite. Think oyster mushroom skewers, nixtamalized beets, confit potato latkes, and saffron-infused cocktails—a menu so inventive, even your most carnivorous friend will be impressed.
The vibe: Presented by the prolific James Beard Foundation, this is a chef’s table meets underground supper club, where you’ll gather over perfectly plated bites and artfully mixed drinks. Expect subtle flexes in food knowledge, a soundtrack curated by someone with impeccable taste, and at least one person casually name-dropping René Redzepi.
What to wear: Vintage Comme des Garçons, sleek all-black, or a perfectly worn-in band tee that somehow feels chef-adjacent.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 6:00PM onward at Pier 57, 25 11th Ave New York, NY 10011. Information and tickets here.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at So&So’s at Romer Hell’s Kitchen
Noah Cyrus at So & So’s at Romer Hell’s Kitchen. Image: So & So’s.
What’s happening: In honor of Women’s History Month, the favorite neighborhood piano bar So & So’s at Romer Hell’s Kitchen is turning up the volume on female talent for a one-night-only musical celebration. Broadway voices and beyond will take center stage, featuring selections from the acclaimed show “WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN” by Carmel Dean. Expect surprise performances from the bar’s most beloved artists, adding a touch of the unexpected to an already unforgettable night. Grab a cocktail, sing along, and raise a glass to women in the arts.
The vibe: A Broadway piano bar in its natural habitat—warm, intimate, and buzzing with talent. Expect a mix of theater lovers, music aficionados, and a crowd that knows their Sondheim from their Schwartz.
What to wear: Something that says theater kid, but make it chic—a statement earring, a vintage Playbill tee, or just your best “I’m with the band” attitude.
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at So&So’s in the Romer Hell’s Kitchen hotel. Information and booking details here.
Vogue Vintage Market hosted by Gigi Hadid and eBay, benefiting LA wildfire recovery
Gigi Hadid. Image: Stef Mitchell via Vogue.
What’s happening: The legendary Vogue and iconic Gigi Hadid are throwing the ultimate shopping event—a one-day-only Vogue Vintage Market in NYC. Think of it as the chicest stoop sale ever, stacked with archival fashion, vintage treasures, and editorial-worthy pieces donated by Vogue’s best-dressed friends and contributors. Expect finds sourced by Anok Yai, Emma Chamberlain, Kaia Gerber, Hamish Bowles, and Paloma Elsesser, plus one-of-a-kind items from Louis Vuitton, Khaite, Coach, and Tory Burch. All proceeds benefit those impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires.
The vibe: High fashion meets treasure hunt. A shopping spree where you might just score a Cindy Crawford-worn tee, a Prada dress with Moda Operandi history, or an Anna Weyant-immortalized Self-Portrait number. Vogue editors, It-girls, and serious collectors will be out in full force, fighting for the same YSL jacket.
What to wear: Vintage, archival, or anything that makes you look like you belong on a Vogue mood board. Bonus points for an eBay score.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Roll & Hill, 3 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10013. Donation required. Information and RSVP in the Vogue app.
