This Week In NYC

Find things to do in New York City this week.

Security Scan

The skill's instructions and requested tools largely match its stated purpose (finding NYC events), though there is a small mismatch around the listed required binary 'puppeteer' with no install guidance.

Purpose & Capability

The name/description (find NYC events this week) aligns with the listed event sources and the runtime instructions to fetch and summarize event pages. Asking for curl and a headless-browser tool (to handle dynamic pages) is reasonable for scraping event sites.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md limits actions to fetching public event pages, extracting date/time/location/price, and formatting results. It asks the agent to verify dates and sold-out status and to include booking links and accessibility info — all in-scope for an event-aggregator skill. It does not instruct reading user files, unrelated environment variables, or transmitting user data to unexpected endpoints.

Install Mechanism

This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec (lowest install risk). However, the manifest lists 'puppeteer' as a required binary but provides no install instructions; puppeteer is typically a Node library (npm package) rather than a standalone binary. This mismatch may cause runtime failures or require additional platform capabilities (Node/npm, headless browser support).

Credentials

The skill requests no environment variables or credentials, which is proportionate to its purpose of scraping public event pages.

Persistence & Privilege

always is false and there is no install behavior or claims to modify other skills or system settings. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (normal) but does not combine with other concerning privileges here.

Assessment

This skill appears to do what it says: scrape public NYC event pages and present curated suggestions. Before installing, note two practical points: (1) the manifest requires 'puppeteer' but there is no install instruction — puppeteer is usually provided via Node/npm and may not be present on your system; the skill may fail or need a headless-browser runtime. (2) The agent will make many outbound HTTP requests to third-party event sites (Eventbrite, Meetup, ticket vendors). That is expected for this use-case but can trigger rate limits, CAPTCHAs, or inadvertent exposure of your agent's IP. The skill does not request any credentials, nor does it ask to read local files. If you rely on this skill, ensure your runtime environment has curl and a supported headless-browser (or equivalent) installed, and be prepared to manually verify ticket purchases and accessibility details before buying. If you want higher assurance, ask the maintainer to (a) clarify the puppeteer requirement or provide an install spec and (b) document how many requests it will make and whether it honors robots.txt/rate-limiting.

Purpose

Put together a fun and unique list of events that are happening in and around New York City this week that fit the user's interests.

Workflow

1. Requirements

Assume that the user is only looking for events that happen between 5pm-10pm on the weekday. No time restrictions for Friday night and weekends.

Ask the user if there is any particular interest or activity they want to especially look out for.

2. Check Event Sources

Based on user preferences, check these NYC event sources:

Film & Cinema:

• Anthology Film Archives (https://www.anthologyfilmarchives.org/film_screenings/calendar) - Experimental, avant-garde, and classic cinema
• Metrograph (https://metrograph.com/) - Independent and repertory cinema in Lower East Side
• Alamo Drafthouse NYC (https://drafthouse.com/nyc/theater/lower-manhattan) - Genre films, special screenings, and eat-in theater

Community & Activism:

• Times Up (https://times-up.org/calendar/) - Bike rides, community events, and activist gatherings
• ABC No Rio (https://www.abcnorio.org/events/events.html) - Punk shows, art exhibitions, and radical community events
• Fifth Estate (https://www.fifthestate.org/contact-fifth-estate/writers-guidelines/) - Anarchist publication and event collective

Performing Arts & Music:

• Ars Nova (https://arsnovanyc.com/upcoming-events/) - Experimental theater, comedy, and music

Educational:

• Nerd Nite NYC (https://nyc.nerdnite.com/) - Monthly talks on science, history, and weird topics in bar settings
• Lectures on tap (https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/lectures-on-tap-nyc-april-2026-4823839) - Professors giving lectures at breweriesC

Library Events:

• New York Public Library (https://www.nypl.org/) - Author talks, workshops, exhibitions, and free cultural programs

General Event Aggregators:

• Meetup NYC (https://www.meetup.com/find/?location=us--ny--New%20York&source=EVENTS) - Community groups and interest-based meetups
• Eventbrite - Concerts, workshops, nightlife, and ticketed events
• The Skint (https://www.theskint.com/) - Free and cheap events across all categories
• Secret NYC (https://secretnyc.co/things-to-do/) - Hidden gems, pop-ups, and lesser-known activities
• Fever Up (https://feverup.com/en/new-york) - Curated events, immersive experiences, and unique activities
• Atlas Obscura (https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/new-york) - Unusual attractions, tours, and experiences
• Design My Night (https://www.designmynight.com/new-york) - Nightlife, bars, restaurants, and party planning
• NYC.gov Events (https://www.nyc.gov/main/events/?) - Official city events, festivals, and public programs
• Untapped Cities (https://www.untappedcities.com/tag/things-to-do/) - Insider guides and off-the-beaten-path NYC activities

3. Present Results

Format results with:

• Event name and venue
• Date/time
• Location and neighborhood
• Price (or "Free")
• Brief description highlighting what makes it interesting
• Link to event page or RSVP

Instructions

Searching Websites

When checking these sources:

1. Use curl or puppeteer to fetch event pages when available
2. Look for date, time, location, and price information
3. Extract event descriptions and highlight key details
4. Provide direct links to RSVP or buy tickets

Constraints

• Only suggest events actually happening this week
• Verify event pages are current (some venues may have irregular schedules)
• For venues requiring tickets/RSVP, include booking links
• Don't suggest sold-out events unless specifically noted as such
• Include accessibility information when available

Output Format

Structure recommendations as:

# NYC Activities this week

### [Event Name]
- **When:** [Day, date, time]
- **Where:** [Venue name], [Address], [Neighborhood]
- **Cost:** [Price or "Free" or "Donation-based"]
- **Getting there:** [Nearest subway station]
- **What:** [1-2 sentence description]
- **Link:** [URL to event page]

[Repeat format above]

## Pro Tips
- [Insider tips about the venues, RSVP requirements, etc.]
- [Alternative suggestions if primary options are sold out]
- [Neighborhood recommendations for before/after the event]
- [etc]

Special Notes

Irregular Schedules

• Nerd Nite NYC: Typically monthly, check site for exact dates
• ABC No Rio: Schedule can be sporadic, always verify current info

Booking Ahead

• Anthology Film Archives and Metrograph: Popular screenings sell out fast
• Alamo Drafthouse: Reserve seats online, especially for special events
• NYPL events: Some programs require registration

Neighborhood Clusters

• Lower East Side: Metrograph, ABC No Rio, many bars/restaurants nearby
• East Village: Anthology Film Archives, Ars Nova, tons of nightlife
• Lower Manhattan: Alamo Drafthouse near Stone Street historic district

Community Etiquette

• Times Up bike rides: All skill levels welcome, follow group ride rules
• ABC No Rio: Donation-based, cash at door
• Free library events: Often first-come first-served seating