5 NYC museums worth every penny 🖼️

Oh hi,

The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the city is buzzin’ with hope.

So, if you’re in the city, don your favorite Knicks gear (like this I ❤️ NY shirt featuring Josh Hart) and dap up every Knicks fan you see on the street. Gonna be a wild finals! 🏀

And now…

In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: May 27-June 3 - Flower Power at NYBG & Harlem Wellness Fest returns this weekend

🍻 You’ll Have to Check It Out - All-day happy hour with prices that’ll make you think you’ve time-traveled to the past

🖼️ 5 Must-Visit Museums - Options abound, but these should be at the top of your list

Reading is living. 👇

Notes: As always, this email was written by an actual human who lives in NYC, not artificial intelligence. 🥸

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Events We Love This Week: May 27-June 3, 2026

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

Flower Power - Now on Display @ New York Botanical Garden

While the spirit of the ‘60s seems lost in many ways, the New York Botanical Garden is channeling all the free love and peace with Flower Power on display until October 18th.

Immerse yourself in a groovy flower show, photography & visual arts from the 1960s, and even live music on certain days. ✌️

Oh, and that’s not to mention what they’re calling Liquid Light Shows.

Tickets are available on their website or via the New York Explorer Pass (a great option for visitors).

Harlem Wellness Fest - Saturday, May 30 from 11 am - 3pm

As the weather warms, we’re all silently waking up to the reality that being cooped up inside all winter wasn't good for our minds and bodies.

Shake, stretch, and connect at the Harlem Wellness Festival this Saturday in Marcus Garvey Park. You’ll find:

• Free classes including dance, yoga & kickboxing

• Free mammograms at the MSK Ralph Lauren Center across the street

• Workshop from local businesses and much more

It’s free, but RSVP here. 👈

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Mickey Spillane’s

You go to some bars for the ambiance, thoughtful menu, or unique drinks.

That is not Mickey Spillane’s.

You go there for cheap drinks and wild vibes. 🤪

I remember wandering around Hell’s Kitchen looking for happy hours, asking the bouncer if they had one, and him laughing before saying “Yep, all day.”

Literally ALL day long, every day, you can snag drinks for as cheap as $4.

Check out Mickey Spillane’s in Hell’s Kitchen here.

5 Must-Visit NYC Museums 🖼️

New York City is home to dozens and dozens of world-class museums. While you could spend weeks going to them all, we've compiled our list of the five best museums to check out when visiting or exploring NYC!

Each museum in this episode is a unique adventure, featuring diverse art styles, experiences, and locations.👇

If you only have time for one museum..? We would pick the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side.

Want a guided tour of the MET, so you hit all the best parts? That’s an option, too!

Let’s go Knicks,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here 🏀

PS- Have a friend in NYC who needs more adventure in their life? Forward this email. 🫶