16 Things to Do in NYC If You’re Not Attending the Met Gala

Alexandra Hildreth· May 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

While fashion's biggest night is only days away, indulge in Met Gala counter-programming with a Coney Island hot dog or Andy Warhol's polaroids at The Whitney.

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Runway16 Things to Do in NYC If You’re Not Attending the Met GalaBy Alexandra Hildreth and Anna Grace LeeMay 1, 2026Henri Matisse, Anémoneset ananas sur fond rose (1940)Photo: Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyMay 1st to May 4th—the most fashion-packed four-day period … ever?Starting today, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally landed in theaters, and the First Monday in May (a.k.a. the 2026 Met Gala) is mere days away.

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