Summer of RE:Store
Through Labor Day, you can shop at six exciting new pop-ups across the neighborhood, including a record shop, a plus-size vintage fashion boutique, a craft store and a legendary culinary bookstore.
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The Fearless Girl may be small, but she’s made a huge impact worth celebrating — which you can do at her very own block party 🎉
On Friday, July 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Broad Street between Wall Street and Exchange Place will transform into the Fearless Girl Summer Block Party. This free street festival will feature fun for all ages, and will include exclusive statue merch available on a first-come, first-served basis; a live DJ set by DJ Avera; a special augmented reality photo opportunity and plenty of summer treats to go around. Organizers State Street will also be giving a special preview during the event about the future of Fearless Girl.
This inaugural celebration highlights the spirit that made Fearless Girl an iconic landmark in Lower Manhattan. While she once stood boldly in front of the Charging Bull, Fearless Girl now looks up defiantly at the New York Stock Exchange, remaining one of downtown’s enduring symbols of courage and resilience. Come celebrate all that she stands for and be a part of Fearless Girl’s next chapter.
A midsummer dispatch to further brag about our seven RE:Store pop-ups, all of which are open for business — not to mention events, activities, classes and more!
RE:Store transformed vacant storefronts into opportunities for small business owners, offering them three months of free rent and an operations grant to bring their visions to life in Lower Manhattan.
Now, you can built a custom scent profile at @element.brooklyn, catch live music and flip through records at @thenumerogroup, bring beauty into your life and home with @dimorae.home + @francis_world products, shop for one-of-a-kind plus-size vintage at @plusbklyn, learn any kind of craft and unleash your inner artist at @brooklyncraftcompany, and explore the culinary history of NYC at @kalnyc.
If you patronize (i.e. make a purchase or attend an event) at least four of our RE:Store shops, you will be entered to win a grand prize! Head to the link in bio for more details.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but the @thebatterynyc softens the blow. Enjoy the very last FIFA World Cup 2026 game this afternoon on the Battery’s Woodland Lawn, alongside iconic views of the New York Harbor.
The rain has passed and the sun is out — what could be better a better send off for the summer of soccer than watching, cheering and celebrating in one of New York’s best public parks? See you there! ⚽️
Note: The park will accept walk-ins until lawn capacity is reached, but the screen can also be seen from areas outside the viewing area.
It’s all come down to this.
The summer of soccer will conclude this Sunday, July 19 with a showdown between Argentina and Spain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will likely be screened at every single bar, restaurant, and sidewalk bed sheet / projector set-up leftover from the Knicks games, but we rounded up a few unique spots to kick it for the final anyway.
Who are you rooting for? Drop a 🇦🇷 or 🇪🇸 in the comments!
New York City as we know it wouldn’t exist without oysters.
It’s a helluva town.
Our screening of “On the Town” at @thebatterynyc is on now. Thanks to our partners @pac_nyc for a special surprise appearance from the cast of the 2014 Broadway revival. A gorgeous summer night for a classic piece of American theater, right here in Lower Manhattan ❤️🇺🇸
“Some movies are set in New York. Others *are* New York. ‘On the Town’ belongs firmly in the second category.”
Today in @timeoutnewyork — a ringing endorsement to grab your sailor cap, picnic blanket and singing voice, and take your shore leave with us at the Battery. We’ll be screening the classic musical on the lawn on July 8, in partnership with @pac_nyc and the Battery Conservancy. Gates open at 6, screening starts at 7:30, and it’s all FREE and open to the public. Expect special surprises, live performances and giveaways to boot. See you there!
America250 is here 🇺🇸
July 4th is the proper kick off for @sail4th250, the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the globe celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
Lower Manhattan — the oldest part of New York City, flanked by two major rivers and cradled by the New York Harbor — is the primary hub for viewing events, historical exhibitions, family activities and more programming related to the epic maritime celebration.
Head to downtown institutions like @frauncestavern, @seaportmuseum and @thebatterynyc for more information on special events and viewing points, and for the full schedule, check sail4th.org ⛵️
Happy 4th!
What do you get when you combine America’s 250th birthday, the FIFA World Cup, and perfect summer weather? An absolutely jam-packed July. Scroll through for our top 12 to-dos for this historic month in NYC 🇺🇸⛵️🎬🎆
“It is culture. It is legendary. It is absolutely everything that young queer people need to see.”
On this last day of Pride Month, we’re taking a look back at our June 9th screening of the seminal 1990 documentary “Paris is Burning” at @conwellcoffeehall.
The sold-out event treated audiences to an intimate panel discussion between the film’s director, Jennie Livingston, @poseonfx’s cultural consultant Michael Roberson, and @pac_nyc’s Artistic Director Bill Rauch, who won an Emmy for directing CATS: The Jellicle Ball just two nights prior.
LM Live an initiative led by the Downtown Alliance to bring the Lower Manhattan community together around free and low-cost events that highlight the neighborhood’s talent, history and culture. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter at the link in bio to stay updated on our programming!
If you find yourself strolling the Seaport, desperate for a touch of the Italian Riviera, you won’t have to go far. The Dimorae Home and Francis’ World collaboration at 190 Front St. — which is part of the Downtown Alliance’s RE:Store program — brings together two Brooklyn artists (by way of Italy) for an immersive pop-up experience celebrating the idea of home, through bright and colorful block-prints and tableware.
For Giulia Dal Cerro, the founder of Dimorae Home, the chance to showcase her wares in a setting that felt homey and collaborative was a no-brainer. Read about her brand new storefront in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood that’s “reminiscent of Europe” at the link in our bio 🔗
Happy World Pride Day from Lower Manhattan 🏳️🌈
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