HI New York City Hostel hosts regular events for guests to enjoy and meet fellow travelers and learn more about the local communuity and culture. 

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Here is a weekly snap shot of reguarly scheduled events:

The hostel hosts free yoga and pilates classes also. Check the calendar when you arrive! 

Monday:

• Upper West Side Walking Tour - Get to know your local surroundings with a tour of the Bloomingdale neighborhood and other parts of the Upper West Side. Explore historic landmarks, restaurants and bars, including a jazz club, the largest Gothic cathedral in the U.S.and Riverside Park, a lesser known cousin to Central Park. 
• Monday Night Welcome Party - Join us for a Welcome Party at HI New York City to mingle with fellow travelers and learn about NYC. Ticket for a discounted drink at our in-house bar provided and free snacks. 
• Karaoke & Comedy Outing - Come mingle with fellow travelers as you explore Harlem at a local Karaoke and Comedy venue. 21+ 

Tuesday:

• History of Immigration on the Lower East Side Walking Tour - Join long-time HI New York City tour guide and fellow HI New York City guests on this wonderful exploration of the Lower East Side of NYC and make friends with your fellow travelers along the way!
• Comedy Night at HI New York City - Join us in the Theatre Room every Tuesday night at 9:30pm for a free Comedy Show with local NYC comics! For mature audiences only! Comedians will interact with the audience. Shows are intended for mature audiences only. 

Wednesday:

• Greenwich Village Walking Tour - Join local volunteer and fellow travelers to learn more about the social movements that started in Greenwich Village and tranformed NYC and the world. 

Thursday:

• Battery Park to the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour - Join long-time HI New York City tour guide and fellow HI New York City guests for a walk through the origins of New York City, exploring what was once New Amsterdam. Along the way, you will see and learn about various stops, including Federal Hall, the New York Stock Exchange, Bowling Green, and many more historic sites and iconic landmarks. The tour will conclude at the entrance to the walkway onto the Brooklyn Bridge.
• Thursday Night Welcome Party - Join us for a Welcome Party at HI New York City to mingle with fellow travelers and learn about NYC. Ticket for a discounted drink at our in-house bar provided and free snacks. 
• Pub Outing- Come join tour leaders and your fellow travelers on a pub outing! 21+

Friday:

• Central Park Walking Tour - Join longtime HI New York City tour guide and fellow travelers to discover the intriguing history of Central Park! Limited spots available. Registration required. Preference given to guests that have registered for event.
• Pub Tour on Lower East Side - Explore pubs on the Lower East Side, complete with views from bar rooftops and getting to know your fellow travelers! This tour is hosted on either Friday or Saturday. 

Saturday:

• Yoga Vinyasa Flow- Join HI NYC yoga instructor and fellow guests to awaken your mind and body with a free Vinyasa flow yoga class before exploring NYC.

Sunday:

• Comedy Night at HI New York City - Join us in the Theatre Room every Sunday night at 9:30pm for a free Comedy Show with local NYC comics! For mature audiences only! Comedians will interact with the audience. Shows are intended for mature audiences only. 

Note: Weekly events are subject to change and subject to availability. Many events require registration so please make sure to register once you receive the email from HI USA two days prior to arrival or when you arrive to the hostel to reserve your spot. For any events off site, guests are responsible for purchasing their own subway or bus tickets, food and drinks.