Night Activities

Snacks at Tom’s Restaurant

Where?
2880 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

What? Enjoy Tom’s finest (cheese fries and milk shakes) at the famous “Seinfeld” Diner close to campus.
Walking Tour of Times Square

Where? Starting at 42nd and Broadway

What?Explore the best of Times Square! From the Toys R Us, MTV Studios, and the Hershey store to Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Station.
Frisbee on the South Lawn

Where? South Lawn, Columbia University Main Campus

What? Play ultimate Frisbee your first night on campus on Columbia’s South Lawn (future site of your graduation).
Bowling at Harlem Lanes

Where? Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and 126th St.

What Go bowling in Harlem’s only bowling alley!
Upright Citizen's Brigade Comedy Night

Where? 307 W. 26th St. (btw. 8th and 9th Ave.)

What? Enjoy a night of sketch comedy and stand-up from New York’s best comedians (hosted by MTV’s “Human Giant”).
Karaoke in West Village

Where? Sing-Sing Karaoke 9 St. Mark's Place (btw. 2nd and 3rd Ave.)

What? Sing your heart out at a Karaoke night in the West Village.
Walking Tour of Chinatown

Where? Starting at Mott Street

What? Explore Chinatown and taste amazing food like bubble tea and the rice pudding at “Rice to Riches”!
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge

Where? Brooklyn Bridge

What? Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset and see the NYC sky-line, while enjoying ice cream from the famous Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.
Dessert at Café Lalo

Where? 201 W. 83rd (btw. Broadway and Amsterdam)

What? Sample the amazing desserts at Café Lalo (the best place for pastries in the Upper West Side).
Latin Dance Night

Where? Pier 17 - Fulton and South Streets

What? Live latin music plays at this popular summer activity in the city, while CUE-ers dance the night away.
Nuyorican Poets Café

Where?236 E. 3rd St. (btw. B and C Aves.)

What? Watch a poetry slam, a hugely successful popularization of poetry conducted in a mock epic contest judged by randomly selected audience members.
Mets Game

Where? Shea Stadium

What? Take me out to the ball-game and watch the NY Mets win (hopefully).
Lincoln Center Out of Doors

Where? Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza

Where? Check out one of the free performances on the plazas of Lincoln Center. Different each year, featuring music, dance, spoken word
Hookah Bar

Where? Sahara East 184 1st Ave. (btw. 11th and 12th)

What? Experience the excitement of the East Village and gather round a Hookah for some Middle-Eastern relaxation.
Staten Island Ferry

Where? Leave from Whitehall Terminal

What? Ride the Staten Island Ferry at dusk and see beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty!
Walking Tour of Little Italy

Where? Mulberry Street

What? See the sights of Little Italy and enjoy gelato on the way.
Walking Tour of the West Village/Union Square

Where? Union Square

What? Check out some popular NYU spots.
Seaport Music Festival

Where? South Street Seaport - Pier 17 - Fulton and South Streets

What? Watch great acts (last year: Camera Obscura) perform at the Seaport.