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Events this week in NYC (Updated 4/1/2025)

Reach out to us! We release weekly posts on our Instagram, TikTok, and website for creative experiences in New York City. Learn more about how to submit your event to The Creative Directory to be featured on all social media and newsletter.

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What’s in the directory?

  • Think of these spots as your go-to hangouts for art lovers! Instead of ordering your usual coffee or snacks, you'll be ordering up art experiences.

  • Need a break from home and work? These places are your home away from home! Meet up with friends, build new relationships, and just chill outside the usual restaurant or bar scene.

  • Ready to unleash your inner artist? These local studios offer classes, workshops, and events where you can learn exciting new creative skills like painting, drawing, woodworking, glassblowing, pottery, and so much more! 

  • Want to go get some inspiration or just be in the presence of great art? These galleries have the most interesting exhibitions from current and up-and-coming artists!

  • Dive into the world of DIY! These spots are where fellow creators come together to work on projects, swap ideas, and share tools and expertise. It's all about collaboration and creativity!

Creative Changemaker Spotlight

Discover how Perri, founder of The WonderMart, is using building a community to support New York makers and artisans.

Read her interview on our blog →

Your Creative Matchmakers

Finding creative activities shouldn't require endless searching across platforms. So we built what we wished existed: a single home for discovering local creative experiences.

We're your creative matchmakers, connecting curious people with amazing local workshops, classes, and communities—making it easier to find what brings you joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • akin [əˈkin]: means related by nature, sharing qualities or character

  • We update weekly event roundups every Monday morning! We are a small team but we try our best to make sure that you are getting the most up to date information about creative community events in NYC.

  • We’re so excited to help you on your creative journey! We get it, it’s a lot of places! Choice paralysis is SO real. Go to the Directory page and filter for certain keywords, categories, neighborhoods, or price ranges OR subscribe to our newsletter to get a more curated list of creative events happening in the next month! You can also follow our Instagram (@discoverakin) where we highlight community builders, their businesses, weekly events, and our guides to activities in the city!

  • Thank you for bringing it to our attention! This is just as much of a community effort as it is our dream goal for listing all places in The Creative Directory. You can help us out by submitting a business on this form and we’ll update our list as soon as we see it.

  • Right now, we are focused on NYC based events and classes. Even though NYC is our first city, we are working hard to create directories for other major cities in the USA. Take a look at Explore → Other Cities to keep tabs on the progress! Follow us on Instagram (@discoverakin) and sign up for our newsletter for the most up to date news. If you want to help us with updating a map for your city, DM us on Instagram!

  • We believe feedback is a gift - and we welcome it! The best way is to fill out the form on our Contact page or DM us on Instagram (@discoverakin). Thank you for helping us continue to improve and offer the best experience for our community!

  • We’re so grateful for your support. We are a small and scrappy team and can use all the support we can get! Right now, you can support us by making a monetary donation via this link to help us keep the lights on. You can also follow us on Instagram and tag us in your stories or posts when you visit a creative space that you found using The Creative Directory.