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Nobody nails the weekend’s can’t-miss nightlife like Night+Day. But what if you’re feeling feisty mid-week? Forget about quiet evenings curled up with your Kindle—we’re giving you prime picks for Weeknight Fun around the world. Hump day will never be the same!
Best Weeknight Fun in....
Best Weeknight Fun
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212-535-7710 metmuseum.org
The Draw: Art after dark: Enjoy lecture nights that are equal parts educational and social in one of New York’s greatest museums. The Scene: Art lovers young and old gather in the hushed halls of the Met for in-depth talks and lectures—generally on Tue. and Wed. evenings—by curators on everything from contemporary photography to the Italian Renaissance. Hot Tip: While you’ll need to pay for the lectures, keep checking the website for free weekday talks and tours that’ll pop up, including the Met’s garden walks through the Cloisters.
Quiet Party 94 West Houston St., between Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.,
212-539-0808 quietparty.com
The Draw: Flirting – in blissful silence. The Scene: This aptly named midweek party (usually on Wednesdays, once a month) has one simple rule: No talking. There’s also no music or ringing cell phones during this evening of silent dating. Paper and pencils are provided for sexy scribes to dialogue with each other. Hot Tip: The party takes place upstairs in the “Bedouin Lounge,” a glass-paneled atrium overlooking the back garden. Upon entering the room, turn left—it’s the best spot for lovely views and intimate conversation, er, writing.
The Strand 828 Broadway, at 12th St., 212-473-1452 strandbooks.com
The Draw: Edgy, sometimes compelling readings by contemporary writers. The Scene: Join other literature hounds for memorable weeknight readings (often Tuesday–Thursday) amid the Strand’s famous “eighteen miles” of books. Afterwards, hang out with fellow literati and get your book signed by the author. Hot Tip: It’s not just emerging writers; lots of famous authors and artists (Jeff Koons is here in April) come through the Strand’s doors, and the informal, friendly space offers the unique opportunity to actually talk with them.
