Ian Kumamoto

New York

Culture Editor at Time Out New York

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Articles

Lorde's ‘Ultrasound’ World Tour is coming to NYC—what you need to know

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News If you're a Lorde fan, your time to shine is fast approaching Written by Ian Kumamoto Culture EditorFriday May 9 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Photo: Shutterstock Advertising Lorde made headlines two weeks ago when she made a surprise appearance at Washington Square Park to debut her newest single, "What Was That." Shortly after, the singer announced that her next album, Virgin, would be released on June 27, shocking fans who haven't heard much from the New Zealand-born...
See inside The Travel Agency's trippy new dispensary in Soho

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NewsIt's a great week to be a weed lover. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorThursday May 8 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: The Travel AgencyAdvertisingThe Travel Agency has been one of our favorite dispensaries in the New York since it debuted in 2023â€”partially, because shopping at one of its locations can feel like stepping into a museum, and its expertly-curated inventory of cannabis and lifestyle products is second to none.
Signal, a new nightclub in Williamsburg, is opening this weekend

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NewsYou can go to its first event this Saturday. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorWednesday May 7 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: SignalAdvertisingRecently, most of the nightclub news we've been getting has been pretty somberâ€”some of the most iconic late night spots have been closing, prompting some New Yorkers to wax poetic about our cityâ€™s dying culture.
COQODAQ just opened a secret karaoke room you can book for wild parties

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NewsGo Go Sing Sing might turn into the hottest karaoke room in townWritten by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorWednesday May 7 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: Jason VarneyAdvertisingFor the past year, COQODAQ has been the coolest clubstaurant in townâ€”opened by the team behind the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse COTE, it is known for its decadent fried chicken, DJ sets and hard-to-get reservations.
There's a massive bronze sculpture of a woman in the middle of Times Square in NYC right now

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NewsHere's the meaning behind it and how long it will be there for. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorMonday May 5 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: Courtesy Times SquareAdvertisingIf there was ever a reason to trek to Times Square, this is it: a massive, 12-foot tall bronze sculpture of a young woman by figurative artist Thomas J. Price was just installed in the area, on the north side of Duffy Square on Broadway and 46th Street facing 47th Street.
Jonathan Mendez is helping put New York's Mexican community on the map

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AdvertisingJonathan Mendez, known on social media as Brooklyn Jon, made a name for himself online in the early 2020s when he began documenting New York City‚Äôs little-known lowrider scene. This year, when the new administration doubled down on its campaign against Mexican-Americans‚ÄĒmost recently by attempting to ban narcocorridos, a genre of Mexican music‚ÄĒMendez felt a calling.
The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its first show last minute after failing to meet safety inspections

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NewsMany who doubted the venue would open in time were proven right last night. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorFriday May 2 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: courtesy Brooklyn MirageAdvertisingFor months, the Brooklyn Mirage has promoted its multi-million dollar renovation, promising brand-new screens, a massive decorative timber structure and dozens of additional speakers.
Rooftop Lucha Libre Fight by Migo Events

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Photo: Andres NorwoodNightlifeThursday May 1 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTime Out saysThis Saturday, the iconic Mexican-focused series Migo Events is bringing lucha libre, a style of professional wrestling that marries theater with athelticism, to a Bushwick rooftop. It wouldn't be a true Migos party without a lowrider, of course, so expect a cameo from one of the most beloved symbols of Chicano culture.
All the free concerts and programs happening at Hudson Yards in NYC this summer

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NewsFrom outdoor fitness classes to concerts, Hudson Yards is hosting a ton of free summer events. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorWednesday April 30 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: Courtesy Hudson YardsAdvertisingEvery summer, Hudson Yards hosts a slate of free community programs that undoubtedly turns even the biggest area skeptic into a curious wandererâ€”and for good reason: the lineup is usually great.
Meet the mariachi using music to uplift New York's Mexican community

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NewsThrough music, Alvaro Paulino Jr. wants his fellow Mexicans to know they're not alone. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorTuesday April 29 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: courtesy Gloria Kim for Time Out New YorkAdvertisingIf there's one mariachi you need to know in New York right now, itâ€™s probably Alvaro Paulino Jr., a fifth generation New Yorker who has performed at weddings, funerals, quinceĂ±eras and even divorce parties (the art form is versatile like that).