Guide to Before & After The MET

Hey there,

“One’s life and passion may be elsewhere, but New York is where you prove if what you think in theory makes sense in life.” – Miuccia Prada

In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: August 20-27 - Japan Village Summer Fest & Candelight concerts

🍻 You’ll Have to Check It Out - Trendy beer bar + pinball on the UWS

📍 What to Do Before & After The MET - Breakfast & coffee options, happy hour & more

Time to go! 👇

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

Events We Love This Week: August 20-27, 2025

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

Japan Village Summer Fest - August 23 from 1-6pm

Step into Japan without leaving Brooklyn! 🇯🇵

This Saturday, Japan Village is putting on its biggest event of the year with:

• Live performances

• Food

• Giveaways (you could win 3 tickets to Japan)

• Competitions

• Vendors and more!

See the full schedule & info here.

Candelight Concerts - August 22 @ 6:30pm or 9pm

Imagine stepping into an Upper East Side, stunning neo-Gothic church, illuminated solely by thousands of candles.

And then to hear phenomenal numbers from composers like Hans Zimmer and Ennio Morricone.

These events are awe-inspiring, beautiful, and worth every single penny.

• The Best of Ennio Morricone - August 22 @ 6:30pm

• The Best of Hans Zimmer - August 22 @ 9pm

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Gebhard’s Beer Culture

Gebhard’s Beer Culture might be the best craft beer spot on the Upper West Side.

With an extensive beer list, tasty snacks and bites, and friendly staff, you really can’t go wrong here!

It’s a basement-style, cozy spot on the Upper West Side on 72nd Street between Broadway and West End Ave.

They played fun music the entire time and even had TVs with old-school movies playing (with subtitles). We watched most of Jaws and even caught part of Flubber, both classics!

We had so much fun trying out all the different beers; each one was a new adventure and we loved them all! Most of the beers range from $6-$13, with most in the $10-$11 range.

They also offer signature cocktails from $12-$14.

Gebhard’s Beer Culture also has some great specials. On nights that the Beacon Theatre has a show, you can get a beer & a shot for $10. It’s amazing!

Check out Gebhard’s Beer Culture on the UWS here.

What to Do Before & After the MET

The Upper East Side of New York City is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (you can book a guided tour here), some phenomenally expensive homes, and a lively restaurant and bar scene.

While exploring the MET and all it has to offer is certainly the highlight, we’ve got you covered on what to do before & after your museum experience. 👇

This quick guide covers some of our favorite spots on the Upper East Side, including:

• A coffee shop to hit before the museum

• Unbelievably delicious restaurant options

• A solid pub with great happy hour deals

Happy exploring,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here 🖼️