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Step Aboard the International Space Station-Without Leaving Earth

Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is allowing New Yorkers to go to outer space without leaving the ground. Eclipso’s latest immersive experience is a chance to step inside the International Space Station, walking alongside astronauts performing daily tasks and spacewalks with cutting-edge free-roaming VR technology.  

Step Aboard the International Space Station-Without Leaving Earth

Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is allowing New Yorkers to go to outer space without leaving the ground. Eclipso’s latest immersive experience is a chance to step inside the International Space Station, walking alongside astronauts performing daily tasks and spacewalks with cutting-edge free-roaming VR technology.  

Things to Do This Week (July 10-16)

Concerts, cocktails, Bastille Day, and more ! Read on for fun events to explore this weekend!

Another Milestone in Lower Manhattan’s Rebirth: American Express Breaks Ground at 2 World Trade Center

American Express breaks ground on its future headquarters at 2 World Trade Center as DOWNTOWN Magazine brings exclusive interviews from the leaders shaping Lower Manhattan’s future.

Japan Cuts 2026: The World of Contemporary Japanese Cinema

As the leading presenter of Japanese film in North America, Japan Society is bringing accessibility to the Japanese film scene for a broader audience. This year’s selections opens up the world of golden age directors and actors alongside independent, Next Generation filmmakers. 

Ruidosa Fest Returns to Lincoln Center

Back for its third year as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer in the City, Ruidosa is a free, all-women celebration of music, literature, and dance.

Downtown Beginnings: George Washington’s New York Presidency

One usually thinks of Washington DC as the official president’s residence, but for George Washington, Downtown New York was where he first called home and ran war operations.

How Historic Ship Elissa Celebrated America’s 250th

During Sail250, the largest flotilla of tall ships in history, one historic ship stood out in particular.

Whistler Mountain: Year-Round Alpine Paradise

Discover Whistler Mountain, a year-round destination for skiing, hiking, luxury resorts, and alpine adventure in British Columbia.

SOMBR’s “My Body Isn’t Ready” : SOMBR Gives Intimate Performance Before Embarking on a World Tour

SOMBR Opens Up About Body Insecurity in "My Body Isn't Ready" At just 20 years old,  SOMBR has built a career on saying the quiet parts out loud. His music has always leaned into vulnerability, but his latest single, “My Body Isn’t Ready,” may be his most emotionally...

Dan Courtenay of Chelsea Guitars Shares His Favorite Albums

I hopped off the bus at Madison Square and parked myself in a sliver of the Chelsea Hotel known as Chelsea Guitars to pay a visit to the troubadour of 23rd Street, the mystic ‘wise guy’ known as Dan Courtenay. The Queens-born, hippie-haired, no-nonsense son of an...