Julianna Hurtado

Been spending too much time on Netflix? Are you in a creativity rut, and in desperate need for a healthy dose of the arts? Sometimes it just takes a little nudge—and perhaps a little direction—to help counter the boredom and unfulfilled desire to witness the world. And New York City is (in our opinion) the ... <a title="7 Artsy Things to Do in NYC This Month" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-artsy-things-to-do-in-nyc-this-month/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Artsy Things to Do in NYC This Month">Read more</a>

As we’re nearing the latter half of August, the reality is beginning to set in: summer is almost over. But because we live in a city where no excuse is needed to party, there are plenty of amazing concerts and events happening to help us forget that fall is around the corner. Here are 7 ... <a title="7 NYC Events to Make Summer Last Forever" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-nyc-events-to-make-summer-last-forever/" aria-label="Read more about 7 NYC Events to Make Summer Last Forever">Read more</a>

I’m sure we can all agree, sometimes it’s best if the genders part ways to allow for the occasion we all know and love: Ladies’ Night. There are certain stereotypes surrounding men and women, and as much as we don’t like being stereotypical, some things are just true. It’s true, more women can relate to Carole ... <a title="7 NYC Events for Ladies’ Night This Summer" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-things-to-do-ladies-night-this-summer/" aria-label="Read more about 7 NYC Events for Ladies’ Night This Summer">Read more</a>

Living in New York City means being in the best city for plays and musical theater. Before world and regional tours begin, new and revived shows are performed in New York City’s theater district to be tested in front of the most attentive and critical audiences. This year, Broadway provided the much needed home to ... <a title="7 Broadway Shows to Splurge on This Summer" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-broadway-shows-to-splurge-on-this-summer/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Broadway Shows to Splurge on This Summer">Read more</a>

I don’t know about you, but one of my goals while spending the summer in New York City is to avoid tourists. Because this season is the most touristy season of them all, this can be a very difficult task. Unless you get creative. Luckily for you, we’ve done most of the brainpower already. From museums ... <a title="7 Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-off-the-beaten-path-things-to-do-in-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in NYC">Read more</a>

New York City is the birthplace to some of the greatest musical talent the world has ever seen. And due to it’s cultural vibrancy, it’s been a longtime muse for artists everywhere. Whether it’s based on the growing Manhattan skyline, Long Island race relations, a crazy night in the Lower East Side, or growing up ... <a title="7 Best Songs About New York City" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-best-songs-about-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Best Songs About New York City">Read more</a>

New York City, in my opinion, is one of the best cities to be for just about any holiday, including the 4th of July (and I’m from Texas, who arguably has the best BBQ that anyone could even dream of eating in honor of this holiday). The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will be ... <a title="7 Things to Do on the 4th of July in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-things-to-do-fourth-of-july-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Things to Do on the 4th of July in NYC">Read more</a>

If your parents are anything like mine, they tend to feel a little lost when they touch down in NYC to visit their daughter, who’s flown very far from home. Hailing in from Texas, they are used plenty of elbow room, a slower pace, and not nearly as many car horns. Often, these visits from your tourist parents ... <a title="7 Things to Do with Your Parents in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-things-to-do-with-your-parents-in-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Things to Do with Your Parents in NYC">Read more</a>

With all of the tourists, humidity, packed subway cars, and sweaty pits, it can be difficult to feel “romantic” during summers in NYC. But there are some perks to living in this sweltering fishbowl during these long, summer days. When else can you pick from over 50 outdoor movie viewings to attend with your significant other? ... <a title="7 Summer Date Ideas in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-summer-date-ideas-in-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Summer Date Ideas in NYC">Read more</a>

This time of year, New York City is in full bloom. In just about every borough, tourists and natives alike have the opportunity to experience a part of the city culture through annual festivals, art exhibitions, and rare events. This week, three festivals begin, creating a number of both free and paid events to attend ... <a title="7 NYC Cultural Events to Attend This Week" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-nyc-cultural-events-to-attend-this-week/" aria-label="Read more about 7 NYC Cultural Events to Attend This Week">Read more</a>

Madonna, on her “Rebel Heart Tour”, will be touching down in NYC on September 16th for two performances at Madison Square Garden, in addition to one performance at Barclays (9/19). Sure, this on its own is great news. From the looks of her “B*tch I’m Madonna” video, it looks like the queen of pop has ... <a title="Amy Schumer Opening for Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/amy-schumer-open-for-madonna-msg/" aria-label="Read more about Amy Schumer Opening for Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour in NYC">Read more</a>

Well, it’s that time of year, where every mom and daughter frets about what to buy for those “unshoppable” fathers. You know who they are, the ones who respond to the question “what do you want for father’s day” with a grunt, shrug of the shoulders. Or they wave it off, and say “I don’t know, a ... <a title="10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Dad" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-every-kind-of-dad/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Dad">Read more</a>

We know you’ve probably been nervously anticipating the return of British soul-pop sensation Sam Smith, who suffered a vocal chord hemorrhage during a show last April. So now, we’re happy to announce, that after surgery, Sam Smith proclaims “I can sing again!” to his fans on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of Ariel from Disney’s The Little ... <a title="Sam Smith, Fully Recovered, and Ready to Continue Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sam-smith-fully-recovered-and-ready-to-continue-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Sam Smith, Fully Recovered, and Ready to Continue Tour">Read more</a>

The Punch Brothers, an all-star quintet assembled by mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, put on an incredible “newgrass” performance last night at the Beacon. After a short hiatus following their well received album Who’s Feeling Young Now?—a success that came with the price of a packed touring schedule—the Punch Brothers are back on stage where they belong ... <a title="Punch Brothers @ Beacon Theater | Concert Review and Setlist" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/punch-brothers-beacon-theater-concert-review-and-setlist-info/" aria-label="Read more about Punch Brothers @ Beacon Theater | Concert Review and Setlist">Read more</a>