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This Week New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (February 8, 2026) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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251 Free  Events, Free  Things to Do in New York City This Week

All events, things to do this week (Sun, 02/08/2026 - Sat, 02/14/2026)  are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 8
10:30 am
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Museumss, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum

Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities


Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 8
11:00 am
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Museumss, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Feb 8
11:30 am
Free
Museumss, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Sunday at a Unique Art Museum

Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park


This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walks, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Women's Walk in the Park

Performance | Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Electro-Pop Musical Adaptation of War and Peace Section


There's a war going on out there somewhere, but behind the walls of New York City's premier social club, everyone celebrates the arrival of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 for one weekend only. With chandeliers and caviar, the war can't touch anyone here. From the celebrated, award-winning composer Dave Malloy, this electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace is a sweeping story of love, redemption, and scandal. Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiance from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Written by Dave Malloy. Directed by Emilio Cerci. Cast: Michael Caizzi, Marcus Cruz-Santiago, Christian Leigh, Felicia Josey, Maura Dempsey. Please be advised that this production includes the following content: Sounds of gunshots and abstracted violence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performances, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Electro-Pop Musical Adaptation of War and Peace Section

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 8
2:00 pm
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Concert | Brass Ensemble Works (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music's Camerata Nova Brass Ensemble performs a series of pieces, conducted by John Sheppard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 8
2:00 pm
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Brass Ensemble Works (In Person AND Online!)

Author Reading | Deborah Burke Shares Her New Novel, Mean Higher High Water


Writer Deborah Burke reads from her new book, Mean Higher High Water. Synopsis: A climate-steeped fairytale for anyone haunted by the future. Humans are excellent at finding ways to adapt—but not everyone is going to be very happy about it. For Nia, an aging, sharp-tongued forager with a grief problem, survival means finding someone to blame.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Readings, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Deborah Burke Shares Her New Novel,&nbsp;Mean Higher High Water

Book Discussion | Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street

 Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street (Online!) 


Dr. Julia Wagner discusses her new book, Hester Street, the first to focus exclusively on Joan Micklin Silver’s groundbreaking 1975 film. Marking the film’s 50th anniversary, the talk explores its portrayal of Jewish immigrant life, feminist storytelling, and Yiddish culture, offering fresh insights into a landmark of American cinema.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street&nbsp;Exploring Immigrant Life and Feminist Vision in Hester Street&nbsp;(Online!)&nbsp;

Book Signing | Jess X. Snow Shares Their New Book, We Always Had Wings


Enjoy a meet-and-greet and book signing with Jess X. Snow, introducing their new book, We Always Had Wings. A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for the Lunar New Year. Jess X. Snow is a non-binary Asian Canadian artist, film director, and Pushcart-nominated poet whose work explores migration, surrealism, environmental justice, and intimacies across cultures and species. Their short films have screened in dozens of festivals across five continents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signings, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Jess X. Snow Shares Their New Book,&nbsp;We Always Had Wings

City Walk | Stories That Shaped a Storied Manhattan Neighborhood


Walk through a historic stretch of Manhattan that traces the people, places, and stories that helped define the neighborhood's cultural legacy. Led by a longtime local historian, the walk reveals where notable figures lived and worked, sharing little-known anecdotes that illuminate why this area remains such a vital part of the city's history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Feb 8
2:00 pm
Free
City Walks, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Stories That Shaped a Storied Manhattan Neighborhood

Classical Music | Viola Works by Hindemith, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Violist Laura Liu performs a series of works by composers from various musical periods. Program: Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704) Passacaglia Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Marchenbilder, Op. 113 Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Three Madrigals William Bergsma (1921-1994) Fantastic Variations on a Theme from Tristan Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11, No. 4
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Feb 8
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Viola Works by Hindemith, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Classical Music | Concerto Competition Winners' Concert


Rising star soloists from Special Music School and Lucy Moses School perform music with an orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Feb 8
4:30 pm
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Concerto Competition Winners' Concert

Classical Music | Cello Works by Fauré & More (In Person AND Online!)


Cellist Martha Sprague performs a series of pieces by composers from the Romantic period through today. Program: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 117 Arseniy Gusev (1998-) Elegy Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Cello Sonata No. 1, H.277
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Cello Works by Faur&eacute; & More (In Person AND Online!)

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, & More


Enjoy Mannes' piano musicians' performance of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Ligeti, and Glass.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Feb 8
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Piano Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, & More

Concert | Live Acoustic Evening


Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music with Erika Leigh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 8
8:00 pm
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Concerts, February 08, 2026, 02/08/2026, Live Acoustic Evening

Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Feb 9
9:45 am
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Workshops, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Start the Day with Morning Meditation

Museums | Exploring Art, History, and Global Cultures in a Landmark Museum


Spend time exploring a world-renowned collection spanning centuries of art, design, and cultural history. From ancient artifacts to iconic masterpieces, these galleries invite slow looking, discovery, and reflection across works that connect global traditions, artistic innovation, and human stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Exploring Art, History, and Global Cultures in a Landmark Museum

Lecture | Anthropologist/Sociologist Explores Art & the Far-Right Culture War


Attend a lecture by historical anthropologist and sociologist Kristof Nagy on artists and the far-right in the global culture wars. Moderated by Gail Archer. Why are artists increasingly aligning with far-right movements in Eastern Europe and beyond? This talk examines the social foundations of the emerging coalition between far-right regimes and cultural producers, challenging conventional narratives about progressive art and repressive politics. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with the Hungarian Academy of Arts--a cultural flagship institution of Viktor Orban's Hungary--this presentation offers a political-economic analysis of contemporary culture wars. The talk reveals how the long downturn of US global hegemony, combined with the neoliberal restructuring of cultural markets, has created conditions for artists to become willing participants in national-protectionist and imperial projects. Besides mapping the emergence of this unexpected coalition, the talk also explores how these alliances succeed through institutional mechanisms--from patronage systems to the social penetration of local cultural production--and why previous liberal resistance movements have failed. Ultimately, this talk aims to offer takeaways beyond the case of Hungary by providing a novel understanding of culture wars as the rapid transformation of the art-patronage relation amid new economic arrangements and imperial ambitions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lectures, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Anthropologist/Sociologist Explores Art & the Far-Right Culture War

Staged Reading | 3 One-Act Plays by PJ Gibson


This event explores a century of Black theater through conversations and readings of plays. This event, produced in collaboration with New Federal Theatre, features three rarely seen one-act plays by the late prolific African American dramatist and educator P.J. Gibson. Gibson is the author of more than 35 full-length plays, and is best known for her 1980s play Long Time Since Yesterday. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Feb 9
1:00 pm
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Staged Readings, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, 3 One-Act Plays by PJ Gibson

Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup


Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Feb 9
1:00 pm
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Partys, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup

Park Walk | Photo Walk through Central Park


Award-winning photographer Tony Gale leads a winter photowalk through Central Park. The group will head into the park to explore its famous views and crisp winter atmosphere. Tony will be available to share tips and answer questions as the group moves through various areas of the park. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and meet other local photographers. All skill levels are welcome. Please dress warmly and bring your camera and favorite lens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
1:00 pm
Free
Park Walks, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Photo Walk through Central Park

Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance


Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux--“among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone), described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation”--leads a class on better practice and performance for guitar mastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Ravel, Liszt, Debussy, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Pianist Yuval Chen performs a series of pieces by legendary composers from various musical periods. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) "Lament" from Capriccio on the departure of a beloved brother, BWV 992 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Prelude in A Minor, M. 65 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Ballade No.2, S.171 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Reverie Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Miroirs Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Sonata No. 10, Op. 70
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
5:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Ravel, Liszt, Debussy, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Festival | Evening Light and Sound Experience


Until February 17th, explore a unique light-and-sound installation after dark. Enjoy the vibrant city energy, with entertainment and special offers from local businesses, turning your visit into a full evening out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Festivals, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Evening Light and Sound Experience

Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History


Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, this museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History

Lecture | Political Experts Discuss Central Asia in Global Politics


Hear the lecture “Backlash: How Central Asia is Reshaping China’s Rise” featuring Bradley Jardine, Managing Director of the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, and Edward Lemon, President of the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. As global power dynamics continue to fragment, Central Asia stands at the crossroads of strategic opportunity and geopolitical constraint. Long cast as a peripheral zone of great power competition within the spheres of influence of Russia and China, the region is increasingly asserting itself as an autonomous actor balancing relationships with Russia, China, the United States, the European Union, Turkey, India, and the Gulf states through multivector diplomacy. This lecture explores how Central Asian governments and publics are leveraging shifting global alignments, critical mineral wealth, and emerging transit corridors to gain leverage and resist dependency.  In an era defined by contested global orders and technological competition, Central Asia has the potential to be not just a bridge between East and West, but a key set of actors asserting themselves in a multipolar world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lectures, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Political Experts Discuss Central Asia in Global Politics

Film | Luxury Liner (1948): Classic Romantic Musical Comedy


A young girl with musical ambitions stows away aboard a luxury liner which is full of musical stars --and her father just happens to be the captain. Director: Richard Whorf Cast: George Brent, Jane Powell, Lauritz Melchior, Frances Gifford, Marina Koshetz, Xavier Cugat
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
6:00 pm
Free
Films, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Luxury Liner (1948): Classic Romantic Musical Comedy

Screening | Mahler in New York (2025): Documentary on Classical Composer Gusta Mahler (+ Filmmaker Q&A)


As both composer and conductor, Gustav Mahler was one of the most pivotal figures of late-nineteenth-century European music. But the final years of his life were largely spent in New York City. Here, among the bustle of Manhattan's Upper West Side and 59th Street, he worked on his last symphonies, transformed New York's musical life through his leadership of both the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera, and confronted the greatest emotional crisis of his life. Mahler in New York is a new documentary by Hilan Warshaw that recreates these momentous last years in the life of an emigre genius, through archival sources, interviews, musical performances, and modern-day location footage. Director: Hilan Warshaw The film screening will be followed by a Q & A with Hilan Warshaw.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Mahler in New York (2025): Documentary on Classical Composer Gusta Mahler (+ Filmmaker Q&A)

Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert


Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
6:00 pm
Free
Workshops, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert

Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, & Ravel


Pianist Mario Calvo Martinez performs a program of serious, concentrated works that reward depth of interpretation more than surface virtuosity. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Ouverture a la francaise BWV 831 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) 3 Intermezzi Op. 117 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Gaspard de la nuit
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
6:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, & Ravel

Screening | Watch Parts of The American Revolution (+ Discussion with Filmmakers )


Watch excerpts from the prominent docuseries The American Revolution and enjoy a discussion featuring co-director Sarah Botstein and writer Geoffrey Ward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Watch Parts of The American Revolution (+ Discussion with Filmmakers )

Book Discussion | Experts Discuss Structural Violence & Policing, Sharing the New Book, Engineered Conflict


Scholar David Omotoso Stovall discusses his book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago with policing expert and CUNY professor Alex Vitale and NYPL's Senior Director of Reading and Engagement Brian Jones. With a novel approach to the question of how state-sanctioned violence and abandonment impacts low-income communities, Engineered Conflict uses examples from Chicago's recent history to shed light on the politics of disposability through housing instability, criminalization, and school closures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Experts Discuss Structural Violence & Policing, Sharing the New Book, Engineered Conflict

Discussion | Promoting Math Through Social Media (Online!) 


Learn how educators use videos, memes, and creative approaches to make math accessible, engaging, and inspiring for students everywhere. Witness a lively online conversation about sharing the joy of math through social media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Promoting Math Through Social Media (Online!)&nbsp;

Book Discussion | A True Story of Espionage and Resistance in WWII (Online!) 


Explore the life of Joseph Scheinmann, a Jewish youth turned spy in the French Resistance. From daring escapes to secret missions and imprisonment in Nazi camps, his story of courage, cunning, and survival unfolds through vintage photographs, letters, and firsthand accounts.
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Book Discussions, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, A True Story of Espionage and Resistance in WWII (Online!)&nbsp;

Lecture | Artist Talk on Forms of Resistance


Hear an artist lecture from Ami Lien, whose collaborative practice with Enzo Camacho addresses the localized effects and forms of resistance within globalized economies of labour. Together, they have had solo exhibitions at MoMA PS1, New York; Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art; Center for Contemporary Art Berlin; Para Site, Hong Kong; 47 Canal, New York; and Green Papaya Art Projects, Quezon City, Philippines. They will be exhibiting at the 2026 Whitney Biennial, New York.
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Lectures, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Artist Talk on Forms of Resistance

Classical Music | Ensemble Works by American Composers


The North/South Consonance Ensemble performs four recent works for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano by American composers Robert Carl, Rocco Di Prieto, Max Lifchitz, and Thacher Schreiber. Soprano Anna Elder will appear as soloist.
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Concerts, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Ensemble Works by American Composers

Book Discussion | Musicologist Shares his New Book, Sounds of Survival


Hear about the new nonfiction book, Sounds of Survival, which explores the central role played by Jews in creating classical music in Poland. It examines an integrated Polish and Polish Jewish musical community as its members contended with antisemitism in the 1930s, attempted to survive the Nazi occupation, and established a renewed musical culture amid the ashes of World War II and the Holocaust. Reconstructing these musicians' lives from the 1920s into the 1950s, Mackenzie Pierce argues that despite nearly unimaginable violence, many Polish musicians treated the war as a time of reinvention and cultural preservation. Their faith that music was a source of cultural continuity, however, also marginalized experiences of wartime loss, especially those of Jewish victims and survivors of the Holocaust.'
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Book Discussions, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Musicologist Shares his New Book,&nbsp;Sounds of Survival

Classical Music | Renowned Vocalist Performs Works by Women: Mina and Ornella Vanoni


The Voci di donne program, sung by Mafalda Minnozzi, represents an intense exploration of the artistic and personal journeys of Mina and Ornella Vanoni. Through a careful selection of songs that have marked their lives and careers, the project reveals their most intimate nuances. Some of these songs were commissioned from giants like Gino Paoli and Ivano Fossati, while others were masterfully translated or adapted by Bruno Lauzi and Sergio Bardotti, capturing a faithful reflection of their essence. With this project, Mafalda Minnozzi celebrates the revolutionary courage and transformative impact of these women on Italian song, revealing them as figures who challenged conventions and molded the times they lived in.
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Concerts, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Renowned Vocalist Performs Works by Women:&nbsp;Mina and Ornella Vanoni

Workshop | Retro Music Dance Fitness


Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more! This class is 45 minutes of peppy beats to enhance your cardio conditioning. A low-impact and fun workout; it is open to any fitness level. Let's dance away blue Monday! Instructor: Patricia Collins
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Workshops, February 09, 2026, 02/09/2026, Retro Music Dance Fitness

Concert | Multi-Grammy Winner and Blues Hall of Fame Inductee at Legendary Jazz Club


   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Feb 9
8:30 pm
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Concert | Funk and Soul Artist at One of the World's Most Famous Venues


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Mon, Feb 9
10:30 pm
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
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Workshops, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Galleries | Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience


Journey into a uniquely interactive virtual reality experience that asks the question: "Where are you feeling?" Soul Paint is an award-winning, immersive world that blends art and science to inspire personal introspection and universal connection. Backed by creative support from behavioral scientists and health care researchers, VR programmers Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit's Soul Paint combines 3-D drawing, playful avatar interaction, video game inputs, and explorations of shared interior worlds, all underscored by narration from NAACP Image Award-winning actor Rosario Dawson. You'll be given the digital tools to create an expressive virtual reality artwork about your own emotions and embodied sensations--depicting what your inner life looks like. Then you are invited to observe the creations of others. This one-of-a-kind VR expedition offers new methods of embodied insight, encouraging us to reflect on the scope of human experience on an individual and global level. Participation to this virtual reality experience is first-come, first-served; advanced reservation is not required. In the event that a line forms, Guest Experience representatives will assist you in registering for our Virtual Queue. Once you're registered, you will send you a text alert the moment your individual time slot is ready! The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
11:00 am
Free
Galleriess, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 10
12:20 pm
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Performance | Ice Skating Dance Showcase in Midtown


Enjoy a lunchtime performances that bring contemporary choreography to an outdoor ice setting. Featuring solo and duet works by acclaimed skaters and choreographers, the programs transform the ice into a stage for expressive, site-responsive movement.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
12:30 pm
Free
Performances, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Ice Skating Dance Showcase in Midtown

Film | John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996) | Documentary on Pan-Africanist Leader 


In celebration of Black History Month, watch John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996,) directed by the Harlem-born documentary filmmaker, St. Clair C. Bourne. St. Claire C. Bourne’s filmography, celebrated in a 1988 retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art, centers a range of subjects and social issues pertaining to Black-American life. In John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk, the filmmaker documents the Pan-Africanist leader John Henrik Clarke, whose critical scholarship informed the development of the field of Africana Studies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996) | Documentary on Pan-Africanist Leader&nbsp;

Film | The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011): Swedish Documentary on American Black Power Movement


Footage shot by a group of Swedish journalists documenting the Black Power Movement in the United States is edited together by a contemporary Swedish filmmaker. Director: Goran Hugo Olsson Cast: Stokely Carmichael, Martin Luther King Jr., Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Emile de Antonio, Angela Davis
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Films, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011): Swedish Documentary on American Black Power Movement

Gallery Talk | Afghan Artists on Creativity and Survival Under Repression (Online!)


Artists from Afghanistan and the diaspora come together for a discussion on creating art under censorship, displacement, and political repression. Drawing on lived experiences both inside and outside the country, the conversation examines how artistic practice becomes a form of resistance, testimony, and survival, emphasizing the resilience and urgency of Afghan artistic voices today.
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Gallery Talks, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Afghan Artists on Creativity and Survival Under Repression (Online!)

Classical Music | Baroque Violin Works by J.S. Bach, Couperin, & Vivaldi (In Person AND Online!)


Josh Liu, Baroque violin, performs three early music pieces. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Partita Primo á Violino Solo senza Basso, BWV 1002 François Couperin (1668-1733) Les Goûts-réunis: Cinquième Concert Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto in Due Cori con Violino Scordato, RV 583
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Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Baroque Violin Works by J.S. Bach, Couperin, & Vivaldi (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Mah Jongg & More


A dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 10
2:00 pm
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Workshops, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Mah Jongg & More

Concert | Organ Music at a Beautiful Venue


Enjoy a performance by organist and YoungArts winner Marco Jimenez on a beautifully preserved early-19th-century organ known for its rich tonal character and historic craftsmanship.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Organ Music at a Beautiful Venue

Film | Nobody 2 (2025): Action Thriller Sequel


Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca's past and his own. Director: Timo Tjahjanto Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, RZA, Christopher Lloyd
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Tue, Feb 10
3:00 pm
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Films, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Nobody 2 (2025): Action Thriller Sequel

Galleries | Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience


Journey into a uniquely interactive virtual reality experience that asks the question: “Where are you feeling?” Soul Paint is an award-winning, immersive world that blends art and science to inspire personal introspection and universal connection. Backed by creative support from behavioral scientists and health care researchers, VR programmers Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit's Soul Paint combines 3-D drawing, playful avatar interaction, video game inputs, and explorations of shared interior worlds, all underscored by narration from NAACP Image Award-winning actor Rosario Dawson. You'll be given the digital tools to create an expressive virtual reality artwork about your own emotions and embodied sensations—depicting what your inner life looks like. Then you are invited to observe the creations of others. This one-of-a-kind VR expedition offers new methods of embodied insight, encouraging us to reflect on the scope of human experience on an individual and global level. Participation to this virtual reality experience is first-come, first-served; advanced reservation is not required. In the event that a line forms, Guest Experience representatives will assist you in registering for our Virtual Queue. Once you're registered, you will send you a text alert the moment your individual time slot is ready! The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Galleriess, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience

Discussion | Experts Discuss Urban Planning across Time & Space


Moderator Jorge Otero-Pailos (Director and Professor of Historic Preservation at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation) in conversation with three Fellows: Ludovico Centis with The Empire architecture firm, Lorenzo Gatta with University of Italian Switzerland, and Natsumi Nonaka. They will discuss urban planning in consideration of the Iroquois, the Romans, and the Manhattan Project at Columbia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
4:00 pm
Free
Discussions, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Experts Discuss Urban Planning across Time & Space

Book Club | Discuss Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë


Participate in a group book discussion of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Heathcliff comes to the brooding mansion of Wuthering Heights as an orphan child. Cathy is the daughter of the wealthy family that takes him in. They are drawn together from the moment they meet, their love consuming, destructive, and full of desire. They cannot be together, and yet they cannot stay apart. The consequences will haunt generations. From the moment of his adoption by the Earnshaws, the foundling boy Heathcliff devotes himself to their young daughter Catherine. Growing up together, the two share a love that blossoms into romance, until Catherine's hurtful betrayal. But Heathcliff's emotions know no bounds and acknowledge no limits—not even death. Determined to secure the family estate of Wuthering Heights as his own, the tyrannical Heathcliff vents his bitterness on his and Catherine's heirs, manipulating lives and shaping destinies under the influence of a passion that has curdled into obsession.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 10
4:30 pm
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Book Clubs, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Discuss&nbsp;Wuthering Heights by Emily&nbsp;Bront&euml;

Opening Reception | Exploring Monumental Lines and Negative Space


This presentation features two new sculptures by Michael Heizer, alongside a small group of early drawings. The large-scale steel works extend Heizer’s decades-long investigation of line as sculptural form and negative space as an active force. Installed in a raised concrete floor, the winding forms extend more than 80 feet and create a unified environment designed for physical and experiential viewing. Rooted in ideas Heizer began exploring in the 1960s, the works reflect his interest in precision monumentality and the act of drawing at an architectural scale.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Housing Reform and the Settlement House Movement


A talk examining the life and legacy of Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch, a pioneering figure in the American settlement house movement and early efforts toward affordable housing reform. Drawing from a recent biography, the discussion explores how social reformers at the turn of the 20th century addressed urban poverty, immigrant life, and housing conditions through community-based initiatives. 
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Lectures, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Housing Reform and the Settlement House Movement

Performance | Measuring Space Through Sound


This New York premiere performance fills the gallery’s volume with sound, assigning a sonic presence to each cubic meter of space. The work turns listening into a way of sensing scale, structure, and spatial awareness. The performance serves as a prelude to Lamelas’s upcoming survey exhibition.
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Performances, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Measuring Space Through Sound

Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment


The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
6:00 pm
Free
Partys, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment

Gallery Talk | Portraits and the Failure of State Protection


Brian Maguire’s Portraits confront systemic violence and the absence of justice. Through portraiture created in close dialogue with affected families and communities, Maguire bears witness to lives erased and displaced in Missoula, Bentiu, and Ciudad Juárez. The evening includes remarks by the artist, followed by a reception. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Portraits and the Failure of State Protection

Discussion | Authors Discuss Literary Figure Bennett Cerf (In Person AND Online!)


Biographer Gayle Feldman speaks bout publishing giant Bennett Cerf with author Jonathan Galassi. Bennett Cerf co-founded Random House in the 1920s; by the 1960s, it was the greatest literary publisher in the U.S. There was nothing random about this American original who changed our culture by straddling books, Broadway, Hollywood, and TV.
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Discussions, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Authors Discuss Literary Figure Bennett Cerf (In Person AND Online!)

Discussion | Experts on Affordable Housing


   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
6:30 pm
Regular: $35
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Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up


This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 10
6:30 pm
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Workshops, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Origami Group Meet-Up

Classical Music | Valentine's Vocal Works (Art Songs & More)


Experience a special Valentine's-themed concert with NYU's Classical Voice Collective. The NYU Classical Voice Collective celebrates vocal repertoire through opera and art song, providing performances and producing opportunities to students and expanding the appreciation of traditional and emerging classical repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
6:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Valentine's Vocal Works (Art Songs & More)

Classical Music | Acclaimed Singer Performs African-American Spirituals and More


   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
7:00 pm
Regular: $35
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by J.S. Bach, Shostakovich, & More


Western Chamber Players performs a program of Shostakovich, Webern, and Schofield. Program: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110 Thanakarn Schofield Recantation J.S. Bach (1685-1750)/Anton Webern (1883-1945) Fuga (Ricercata) a 6 voci Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107
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Tue, Feb 10
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Chamber Works by J.S. Bach, Shostakovich, & More

Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance


Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux--“among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone), described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation”--leads a class on better practice and performance for guitar mastery.
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Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance

Lecture | Perception, Belief, and Performance


Interdisciplinary artist Derek DelGaudio joins Melissa Maxwell for a conversation about perception, belief, and the mechanics of meaning-making. DelGaudio's work spans live performance, film, and writing, and is known for exploring how narratives are built and experienced. He is an Artist in Residence at Walt Disney Imagineering and co-founded a performing arts collective. The discussion offers insight into contemporary performance practices and how art can reshape how audiences understand themselves and the world around them.
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Lectures, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Perception, Belief, and Performance

Play | Theatrical Romp with Music, Dance, Comedy


   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
7:00 pm
Regular: $60
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Classical Music | Contemporary Percussion Works (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music faculty member David Cossin, percussion, performs a Modern piece. Program: Steve Reich (1936-) Music for 18 Musicians
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Concerts, February 10, 2026, 02/10/2026, Contemporary Percussion Works (In Person AND Online!)

Concert | European Soul/R&B Artist at One of the World's Most Famous Venues


   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Feb 10
10:30 pm
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
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Wed, Feb 11
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Workshops, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Book Discussion | Learn about Building a Career in Fashion with Project Runway Canada's Jeanne Beker (+ Memoir Discussion)


What does it take to build a meaningful and resilient career in the business of fashion? Attend a fireside chat with Jeanne Beker, a renowned Canadian fashion journalist and broadcaster famous for hosting FashionTelevision for 27 years and for her involvem. Dr. Ben Barry, Dean of the School of Fashion and the Joseph and Gail Gromek Professor for Fashion Business, will moderate. The event will be followed by a book signing of her new memoir, Heart on My Sleeve. Drawing from her new memoir, Heart on My Sleeve, and her iconic career as a fashion journalist, Jeanne will share insights on navigating an ever-shifting industry. She will discuss what it takes to build a meaningful and resilient career in the business of fashion. Come with questions about entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, media innovation, and building a successful career in fashion businesses.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Learn about Building a Career in Fashion with Project Runway Canada's Jeanne Beker (+ Memoir Discussion)

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
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Museumss, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Galleries | Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience


Journey into a uniquely interactive virtual reality experience that asks the question: “Where are you feeling?” Soul Paint is an award-winning, immersive world that blends art and science to inspire personal introspection and universal connection. Backed by creative support from behavioral scientists and health care researchers, VR programmers Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit's Soul Paint combines 3-D drawing, playful avatar interaction, video game inputs, and explorations of shared interior worlds, all underscored by narration from NAACP Image Award-winning actor Rosario Dawson. You'll be given the digital tools to create an expressive virtual reality artwork about your own emotions and embodied sensations—depicting what your inner life looks like. Then you are invited to observe the creations of others. This one-of-a-kind VR expedition offers new methods of embodied insight, encouraging us to reflect on the scope of human experience on an individual and global level. Participation to this virtual reality experience is first-come, first-served; advanced reservation is not required. In the event that a line forms, Guest Experience representatives will assist you in registering for our Virtual Queue. Once you're registered, you will send you a text alert the moment your individual time slot is ready! The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes.
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Galleriess, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience

Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
11:00 am
Free
Tours, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Book Discussion | Shaping Cities Through Spatial Economic Planning (Online!) 


This virtual book launch introduces Tools for Spatial Economic Planning, a practical guide to analyzing and shaping the economic and spatial structures of rapidly urbanizing regions. The authors present key frameworks and case studies, followed by perspectives from global development organizations on how these tools are applied in real-world planning and policy contexts.
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Shaping Cities Through Spatial Economic Planning (Online!)&nbsp;

Workshop | Valentine Craft: Heart Wreath


Enjoy some DIY as you make and decorate your very own heart wreath! We will be using colorful string and some cardboard to make the wreath, which can then be decorated however you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
11:00 am
Free
Workshops, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Valentine Craft: Heart Wreath

Museums | Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
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Classical Music | Eastern European Chamber Works


Enjoy a lunchtime performance of Eastern European chamber music, presented by the East Central European Center, the Barnard Music Program, and the Columbia Music Department.
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Concerts, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Eastern European Chamber Works

Gallery Talk | Exploring Jacob Pins’s Influence on Modern Jewish Art (Online!) 


Join professor Ori Z. Soltes for an image-rich online talk exploring the life and work of Israeli printmaker Jacob Pins (1917–2005). The lecture examines Pins’s role in modern Jewish and Israeli art, his mastery of the woodcut medium, and his influence as an educator at leading art institutions, including the Bezalel School of Arts and Design.
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Book Discussion | Uncovering Forgotten Histories in the Early US Modern Art Market (Online!) 


Independent scholar Julia May Boddewyn presents her new book, The Valentine Gallery, tracing the overlooked story of Valentine Dudensing, Matisse, Picasso, and the U.S. market for modern art (1926–1947). The talk highlights Boddewyn’s research methods and key findings, followed by an audience Q&A. 
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Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Wed, Feb 11
12:20 pm
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Concerts, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Afternoon Bach

Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum


Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
1:30 pm
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Museumss, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Workshop | Free-Form Creative Writing Session


This event is an afternoon of live, free-form creative writing. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Participants are provided with suggested prompts at the start of the session, approximately 30 minutes to free write, and the remainder of the hour to share and listen to others' pieces. This is a relaxed forum to experiment with and strengthen your writing. There is the option, but not the requirement, to share your work in each session. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
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Workshops, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Free-Form Creative Writing Session

Film | Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson


Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice. Director: Liesl Tommy Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Mary J. Blige Jennifer Hudson is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television, and theater. Hudson became the youngest woman and second African-American woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
2:00 pm
Free
Films, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson

Workshop | Draw the Human Figure


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Workshops, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Draw the Human Figure

Galleries | Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience


Journey into a uniquely interactive virtual reality experience that asks the question: “Where are you feeling?” Soul Paint is an award-winning, immersive world that blends art and science to inspire personal introspection and universal connection. Backed by creative support from behavioral scientists and health care researchers, VR programmers Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit's Soul Paint combines 3-D drawing, playful avatar interaction, video game inputs, and explorations of shared interior worlds, all underscored by narration from NAACP Image Award-winning actor Rosario Dawson. You'll be given the digital tools to create an expressive virtual reality artwork about your own emotions and embodied sensations—depicting what your inner life looks like. Then you are invited to observe the creations of others. This one-of-a-kind VR expedition offers new methods of embodied insight, encouraging us to reflect on the scope of human experience on an individual and global level. Participation to this virtual reality experience is first-come, first-served; advanced reservation is not required. In the event that a line forms, Guest Experience representatives will assist you in registering for our Virtual Queue. Once you're registered, you will send you a text alert the moment your individual time slot is ready! The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes.
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3:00 pm
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Galleriess, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience

Gallery Talk | Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum


Join a museum educator for a brief gallery talk tracing how a Gilded Age mansion was transformed into a world-class art museum.
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3:30 pm
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Gallery Talks, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum

Book Discussion | Historian Shares Her New Book, Road to Nowhere: How a Highway Map Wrecked Baltimore


Attend an event with Emily Lieb, Ph.D., as she discusses her book, Road to Nowhere: How a Highway Map Wrecked Baltimore. Drawing on land records, oral history, media coverage, and policy documents, Lieb demystifies blockbusting, redlining, and prejudicial lending, highlighting the national patterns at work in a single neighborhood. The result is an absorbing story about the deliberate decisions that produced racial inequalities in housing, jobs, health, and wealth—as well as a testament to the ingenuity of the residents who fought to stay in their homes, down to today.
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4:15 pm
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Historian&nbsp;Shares Her New Book,&nbsp;Road to Nowhere: How a Highway Map Wrecked Baltimore

Book Club | Read & Discuss Poetry by Antonia Pozzi


In this poetry discussion group, attendees will talk about ten poems by Antonia Pozzi, translated from the Italian by Amy Newman. You can find a PDF copy attached to the linked page. Please bring your printed copy to the discussion; the group will be doing close readings and analysis of the poems.
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Book Clubs, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Read & Discuss Poetry by Antonia Pozzi

Film | Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021): Documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival


Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. Director: Questlove
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4:45 pm
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Films, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021): Documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

Screening | Border Incident (1949): Classic Film Noir (+ Q&A with Media Scholar)


Attend the film screening and Q&A of Border Incident, a noir crime drama inspired by true events. Undercover agents expose a brutal cross-border labor smuggling ring and its human cost. Set against the stark landscapes of the U.S.-Mexico border, Border Incident is a tense crime drama inspired by true events. The film follows a joint investigation between American and Mexican law enforcement agencies as they infiltrate a brutal agricultural labor smuggling ring operating on both sides of the border. Director: Anthony Mann Cast: Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Howard Da Silva, James Mitchell
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Wed, Feb 11
6:00 pm
Free
Screenings, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Border Incident (1949): Classic Film Noir (+ Q&A with Media Scholar)

Discussion | Bilingual Interview with Poet Yarisa Colón Torres


Artist-in-residence Sonia Megías hosts an interview with Yarisa Colón Torres, a Puerto Rican poet, educator, and handmade book creator who has led workshops and collaborated on multidisciplinary projects centered on the written word. She recently co-created Viento Abajo, an artisanal limited-edition publication.  This event is bilingual (English & Spanish).
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Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Bilingual Interview with Poet&nbsp;Yarisa Col&oacute;n Torres

Party | Board Games Meet-Up


Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
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Wed, Feb 11
6:00 pm
Free
Partys, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Board Games Meet-Up

Lecture | Motherhood and Rituals in Ancient Israel (Online!) 


Professor Emerita Susan Ackerman explores pregnancy and childbirth practices in ancient Israel, tracing rituals from conception to delivery. Drawing on comparisons with Hatti, Mesopotamia, and Egypt, the talk examines protective amulets, incantations, anointing oils, and other practices that illuminate the spiritual and cultural life of mothers-to-be in the ancient world.
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Opening Reception | Politics of Visibility in Contemporary Art


Deborah Roberts presents new paintings, works on paper, and her first ceramic sculptures in an exhibition examining how Black bodies, particularly Black children, are seen and understood by society. Through collage and repurposed imagery, the works reflect on colonial histories and resilience, transforming materials tied to exploitation into affirmations of presence, spirituality, and survival.
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Opening Receptions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Politics of Visibility in Contemporary Art

Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up


Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Quiet Reading Meet Up

Discussion | Two Authors Celebrate the Launch of Their New Books


Celebrate two new books by New School Faculty, Lana Lin and Radhika Subramaniam.  Situated between memoir, social criticism, and conceptual art, Lin’s The Autobiography of H. Lan Thao Lam narrates a 25-year queer love story through the literary form of ventriloquism that Gertrude Stein invented in her 1933 The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, and responds to the modernist classic by raising the Asian understory to the surface.  Subramaniam’s Footprint: Four Itineraries probes the long history of the footprint’s manifestation in the human imagination—signifying mobility and occupation, inquiry and imperialism, absence and presence, trace, and impact—to ask if it is yet possible to tread lightly on our world. The event will feature a conversation between the two writers and invite questions and discussion, followed by a celebratory reception. 
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Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Two Authors Celebrate the Launch of Their New Books

Book Discussion | Upcoming Romance Book Talk with Authors & Publishing Professionals (In Person AND Online!)


Hear the "buzz" directly from authors and publishing industry professionals about new and upcoming titles in romance. Free and advance copies available while supplies last! Enjoy a delightful evening filled with literature, engaging discussions, and opportunities to meet authors and fellow passionate book lovers. Here's what to expect: Attend panels featuring Romance writers Learn about new and upcoming titles from Penguin Random House staff Browse free and advanced reader copies of titles by a range of authors in the Romance genre Giveaways while supplies last
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Upcoming Romance Book Talk with Authors & Publishing Professionals (In Person AND Online!)

Reading | Writer Larissa Pham Shares Her New Novel, Discipline


Experience a reading with Larissa Pham as she sits down with Jennifer Cho Salaff to discuss her new novel, Discipline. About Discipline: In the novel, the main character, Christine, is on a book tour for her book, which is a thinly veiled revenge fantasy based on a relationship she had with a former professor. Her world is turned upside down when he reaches out after years of silence and invites her to visit him on a remote island off the coast of Maine. "A taut, electrifying debut about a woman forced to confront unsettling truths about herself, her past, and the life she rebuilt following a ruinous affair with her former mentor, from a 'lit world phenom'" -Harper’s Bazaar
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Readings, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Writer Larissa Pham Shares Her New Novel,&nbsp;Discipline

Screening | Happy Are the Happy (1999): Experimental Nonfiction FIlm (+ Filmmaker Discussion)


Co-directors Sarah Jane Lapp and Jenny Perlin present a special 16mm film presentation of their 1999 short film, Happy re the Happy (Your Best Joke, Please). A Q&A and conversation will follow. Happy Are the Happy traces a journey into humor, guided by the survivors of not-so-funny lives. How does one generation of survivors communicate with the next? Can humor function as a shared language for disparate communities of displaced people-specifically, a difficult diaspora of Bosnian, Jewish, and Romany refugees? And could you tell us your best joke, please? Of its participants and its viewers, this experimental, non-fiction film asks these questions and others relating to the matrix of memory, survival, and comic impulse of everyday life-in Prague and beyond.
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Screenings, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Happy Are the Happy&nbsp;(1999): Experimental Nonfiction FIlm (+ Filmmaker Discussion)

Play | Award-Winning Political Drama Based on Classic Theater


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Wed, Feb 11
7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Launch and Reading Exploring War, Art, and Transformation


This Valentine’s Day event celebrates the release of a new book by Irena Haiduk and Blakey Bessire. The evening includes a conversation and reading with the authors, along with curator Alison Coplan. The story presents a surreal narrative of war, love, and survival, following three women whose lives change amid violence, artifice, and desire. Combining fiction, political allegory, and theatrical imagination, the book examines how fear blurs the lines between art, power, and intimacy.
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Book Discussions, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Book Launch and Reading Exploring War, Art, and Transformation

Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance


Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux--“among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone), described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation”--leads a class on better practice and performance for guitar mastery.
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Concerts, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Great Guitar Performance

Talk | Photographers Discuss Their Craft & New Book of Photography, West West: Twin Perspectives Of The American West


Experience the captivating vision of photographers Maryam Eisler and Alexei Riboud in West, West, a dual exploration of the American West's enduring allure. Moderated by curator Carrie Scott, the discussion will examine how both artists interpret the landscapes, light, and legends that have inspired generations of creators. From past filmmakers, photographers, and painters in the NAC's permanent collection to contemporary voices, this program celebrates the timeless pilgrimage westward. Discover how West, West captures the mythic frontier as a space for imagination, reflection, and creative renewal. The limited-edition book will be available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
7:00 pm
Free
Talks, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Photographers Discuss Their Craft & New Book of Photography, West West: Twin Perspectives Of The American West

Cabaret | Singing Show with Rising Stars


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Wed, Feb 11
7:00 pm
Regular: $30
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Play | Theatrical Romp with Music, Dance, Comedy


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Wed, Feb 11
7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Contemporary Orchestral Works by Emerging Composers (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music's Symphony Orchestra (conducted by George Manahan) performs a series of thesis compositions of MSM composition students.
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Concerts, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Contemporary Orchestral Works by Emerging Composers (In Person AND Online!)

Play | Historical Drama Exploring the Legacy of a Forgotten Explorer


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Wed, Feb 11
7:30 pm
Regular: $25
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Ravel & More


The NYU Chamber Orchestra performs, featuring master's flute student Joaquin Bonilla, playing Fantasy for Flute by Georges Hue. The orchestra, led by conductor David Bloom, will also play works by Ravel and Coleridge Taylor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Feb 11
8:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 11, 2026, 02/11/2026, Chamber Works by Ravel & More

Concert | Funk and Soul Artist at One of the World's Most Famous Venues


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Wed, Feb 11
10:30 pm
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
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6:30 am
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Workshops, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Learn How To Play Mah-Jongg


Mah-Jongg is a four-person tile game of skill, strategy, and luck! Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Attend a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own cards.
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Workshops, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Learn How To Play Mah-Jongg

Film | What's Love Got to Do with It (1993): Biopic about Tina Turner Starring Angela Bassett


Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner -- born Anna Mae Bullock -- discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner, who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his physical abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own. Director: Brian Gibson Cast: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne Angela Bassett is an actress known for her work in film and television since the 1980s. She has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and eight Primetime Emmy Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, and she received an Academy Honorary Award in 2023.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Feb 12
11:00 am
Free
Films, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, What's Love Got to Do with It (1993): Biopic about Tina Turner Starring Angela Bassett

Galleries | Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience


Journey into a uniquely interactive virtual reality experience that asks the question: "Where are you feeling?" Soul Paint is an award-winning, immersive world that blends art and science to inspire personal introspection and universal connection. Backed by creative support from behavioral scientists and health care researchers, VR programmers Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit's Soul Paint combines 3-D drawing, playful avatar interaction, video game inputs, and explorations of shared interior worlds, all underscored by narration from NAACP Image Award-winning actor Rosario Dawson. You'll be given the digital tools to create an expressive virtual reality artwork about your own emotions and embodied sensations--depicting what your inner life looks like. Then you are invited to observe the creations of others. This one-of-a-kind VR expedition offers new methods of embodied insight, encouraging us to reflect on the scope of human experience on an individual and global level. Participation to this virtual reality experience is first-come, first-served; advanced reservation is not required. In the event that a line forms, Guest Experience representatives will assist you in registering for our Virtual Queue. Once you're registered, you will send you a text alert the moment your individual time slot is ready! The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Feb 12
11:00 am
Free
Galleriess, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Award-Winning, Immersive VR Art Experience

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Thu, Feb 12
12:20 pm
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Concerts, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Afternoon Bach

Performance | Ice Skating Dance Showcase


Enjoy a lunchtime performances that bring contemporary choreography to an outdoor ice setting. Featuring solo and duet works by acclaimed skaters and choreographers, the programs transform the ice into a stage for expressive, site-responsive movement.
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Thu, Feb 12
12:30 pm
Free
Performances, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Ice Skating Dance Showcase

Film | Three Coins in the Fountain (1954): Classic Romantic Comedy Drama


The film follows three American women working in Rome who dream of finding romance in the Eternal City. Director: Jean Negulesco Cast: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Maggie McNamara, Rossano Brazzi
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1:00 pm
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Films, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Three Coins in the Fountain (1954): Classic Romantic Comedy Drama

Classical Music | 17C Compositions Performed the "Lyra Way" (+ Dance Performance) (In Person AND Online!)


Lyra Violists Niccolo Seligmann and Lisa Terry perform repertoire for two bass viols played "lyra way" by 17th-century English composers Tobias Hume, Thomas Ford, and Alfonso Ferrabosco II. Each player provides chordal accompaniment or melody in turn, creating exquisite polyphony. Artists from the BALAM Dance Theatre, Carlos Fittante and Yumiko Niimi, will interpret the dance pieces as solos and duets, exploring their own polyphony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Feb 12
1:15 pm
Free
Concerts, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, 17C Compositions Performed the "Lyra Way" (+ Dance Performance) (In Person AND Online!)

Film | The Natural (1984): Sports Drama with Robert Redford


A middle-aged unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent. Director: Barry Levinson Cast: Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky, Richard Farnsworth Robert Redford was an American actor and filmmaker who has received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1996, the Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Cesar in 2019. In 2014, he was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Films, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, The Natural (1984): Sports Drama with Robert Redford

Workshop | Learn Handsewing Techniques (Beginners Welcome!)


Participate in a class on learning to sew by hand using traditional handsewing techniques. For most of human history, people have created stuff from fabric and fibers by hand. Almost everything we can sew using a machine can be done by hand. It just takes a little more mindfulness, patience, time, and a few simple tools and techniques to begin. Participants will learn about the tools needed for handsewing, the various types of stitches used in hand sewing, the terminology, basic fabric information, and more. You will also get an opportunity to practice what you have learned in the class by sewing a small project that can be completed during these sessions. No prior experience necessary. No need to purchase anything. All materials will be provided for the class. Just come in and start your journey to becoming a sewist. Handsewing, sometimes called slow stitching, can be a mindful hobby that allows you to slowly create beautiful and quality items in our fast paced world. 
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2:30 pm
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Workshops, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Learn Handsewing Techniques (Beginners Welcome!)

Gallery Talk | Abstract Expressionist Artist's Transformative Motifs


Discover a selection of panel paintings by Philip Guston from the late 1960s and early 1970s through an immersive viewing session with museum experts. The discussion explores how Guston’s work redefined motifs and interacted with the American cultural landscape, providing new insights and perspectives on this important phase of his career.
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talks, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Abstract Expressionist Artist's&nbsp;Transformative Motifs

Workshop | Learn the Ins & Outs of Instant Image Event Photography 


What if you could impress clients, wow guests, generate leads, and have your images edited and ready for online viewing—all before the event or wedding day has even ended? In this class you'll learn how instant image sharing is transforming the game for modern wedding and event photographers. Discover how to use real-time delivery tools to create unforgettable guest experiences, capture new leads on the spot, and offer a high-value add-on service that clients love and companies are looking for. We’ll cover the ideal gear, streamlined workflows, and how this approach significantly reduces your post-processing workload. Walk away with a strategy that will help you work more efficiently, grow your business, and free up your time to shoot more and edit less.  We will cover camera settings, on location lighting, upping your step and repeat game, receptions, conferences, fundraisers, and more. 
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3:00 pm
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Workshops, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Learn the Ins & Outs of Instant Image Event Photography&nbsp;

Workshop | Explore Trans Experiences through Creative Writing & Zine-Making + Roundtable Discussion


Participate in a creative writing & zine workshop, followed by a roundtable discussion with Bel Olid, Eliot Duncan, and Leto Ybarra. 3:30-5:30pm: Creative Writing + Zine Workshop "Trans Bodies Across Time and Space!" During our two hours together, the group will use creative writing and collage to build a collective zine. Please bring along any visual materials—like photos, magazine cutouts, or art prints—that you find inspiring or would like to include in shared zine pages.  6:30pm: Roundtable discussion with Bel Olid, Eliot Duncan, and Leto Ybarra, followed by a reception
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Workshops, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Explore Trans Experiences through Creative Writing & Zine-Making + Roundtable Discussion

Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum


Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, survivor testimonies, and tens of thousands of artifacts. The museum also offers a theater, a genealogy center, an outdoor memorial, and a cafe.
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Thu, Feb 12
4:00 pm
Free
Museumss, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum

Talk | Explore the Transforming Art Landscape in the UAE


The talk explores the dramatic changes that happened after the 2006 announcement of plans for a Louvre and a Guggenheim museum in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In the decade between the museums' announcement and the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017, the ways artists worked changed as did the ways curators promoted their work, and the forms of arts organizations themselves shifted – taken together, the UAE case offers insight into how museum and artistic practice is shifting in the 21st century.
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5:00 pm
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Talks, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Explore the Transforming Art Landscape in the UAE

Museums | Photography: Exploring the Power of the Image.


This museum is the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion "concerned photography"--socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Feb 12
5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
Museumss, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Photography: Exploring the Power of the Image.

Screening | Gargantua (2024): Short Film based on Renaissance Book by Francois Rabelais (+ Director Q&A)


Gargantua is a short film about a book by the 16th century monk, surgeon, and writer Francois Rabelais. The original novel was described by Voltaire as "the worst filth ever vomited up by a drunken monk." The film lives up to that giddy description and uses a different visual technique for every scene- from typewriter drawings to stop motion animation. The story of the original Gargantua and Pantagruel centers around two giants who devour armies and gobble knowledge as they explore the known and unknown world. But this film doesn't really tell that story. It does something else. Every frame of Gargantua was hand-made by Stephen Crowe, who is also to blame for the music. Featuring contributions from Stephen Fry, Jonathan Meades, Radhika Apte, and Sarah Perry. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Stephen Crowe.
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Thu, Feb 12
6:00 pm
Free
Screenings, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Gargantua (2024): Short Film based on Renaissance Book by Francois Rabelais (+ Director Q&A)

Film | Wuthering Heights (1939): Romantic Period Drama Film with Laurence Olivier


An immortal Hollywood adaptation of Emily Bronte's much-loved Victorian era novel - though only partly rendering the book's scope - is ranked by many as one of the best movies ever. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, the film captures the bleak, tempestuous atmosphere of the Yorkshire moors: the setting for the ill-fated love of Cathy and Heathcliff. Director: William Wyler Cast: Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Flora Robson, Donald Crisp Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. For his on-screen work, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. The National Theatre's largest auditorium is named in his honor, and he is commemorated in the Laurence Olivier Awards, given annually by the Society of London Theatre.
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Thu, Feb 12
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Films, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Wuthering Heights (1939): Romantic Period Drama Film with Laurence Olivier

Book Discussion | Artist Tom Sachs Shares His New Book, Tom Sachs Guide  (+ Q&A and Signing)


Artist Tom Sachs shares his new book, Tom Sachs Guide, in conversation with the book’s contributors, Yeju Choi and Howie Kahn. A 21st-century creative force, Tom Sachs’s critically acclaimed practice spans sculpture, installation, painting, film, ceramics, and industrial design. Tom Sachs Guide is the definitive exploration of the inimitable New York-based artist’s prolific material, intellectual, cultural, and commercial output. In this exclusive event, Sachs, Choi and Kahn will offer insights into Sach’s creative process and studio practice, and share stories from the book about longstanding collaborations with Nike, immersive reinterpretations of NASA missions, and more.  Audience Q&A and book signing to follow.
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Discussion | Discover the life of Harlem Renaissance icon A'Lelia Walker with Emmy-winning journalist and NYT bestselling author A'Lelia Bundles (Online!) 


Journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles discusses the life and impact of A’Lelia Walker. Explore Walker’s influence on Harlem’s cultural scene, social circles, and artistic development during the Harlem Renaissance. The discussion, moderated by Allison Robinson, highlights rare personal artifacts and the legacies of this remarkable woman.
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Classical Music | Eastern European Organ Works (In Person AND Online!) 


Organist Gail Archer and guest singers present an evening of Eastern European songs.
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Lecture | Expert Discusses Works by Edgar Degas & Impressionism


This talk by Eleanor Sypher will dive into the life of Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Degas kept somewhat aloof from the Impressionists, although he was in sympathy with their aim of breaking away from the academic style of art, nor did he paint outside. He was a superb draftsman in his modeling of the human form. Showing the interplay of light, shade, and movement; more than half of his works depict the ballet dancer. He represented figures in Parisian life and experimented in color and form with racehorses and nude women bathing; cultivating ideas from Japanese prints — off-center compositions and scenes of everyday life.
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Discussion | Fashion Experts & Innovators Discuss the Future of Fashion, Sustainability, & Technology


This conversation brings together fashion industry veterans and innovators who are directly shaping the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. Together, they will explore how sustainability priorities have changed since the pandemic, examine where AI is delivering meaningful environmental progress--and where its influence remains more experimental than revolutionary--and share candid insights from inside the systems and supply chains driving today's fashion transformation. The fashion industry is navigating one of its most transformative periods in decades. From shifting definitions of sustainability to the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence, the rules that once guided fashion's relationship with people and the planet are rapidly evolving.
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Thu, Feb 12
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Discussions, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Fashion Experts & Innovators Discuss the Future of Fashion, Sustainability, & Technology

Lecture | Free Black Communities in 19th-Century Manhattan (Online!) 


The program explores neighborhoods that supported Black-owned businesses, churches, and social institutions, tracing how these vibrant communities shaped cultural and social life before the movement of Black populations further uptown. Presented by a preservation educator, the discussion highlights an often-overlooked chapter in New York City history.
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Lectures, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Free Black Communities in 19th-Century Manhattan (Online!)&nbsp;

Opening Reception | Monumental Still-Life Paintings Reimagining Matisse


An exhibition of large-scale still-life paintings that place contemporary practice in dialogue with European Modernism. Featuring acrylic, oil, and conté crayon works on linen, the presentation includes expansive reinterpretations of a 1915 Matisse still life alongside paintings of seasonal flowers. Across both bodies of work, the artist reworks historical compositions using personal objects, layered references, and an evolving palette shaped by modernist traditions.
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Opening Receptions, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Monumental Still-Life Paintings Reimagining Matisse

Discussion | Music, Memory, and Postage Stamps Honoring Black Musical Icons (Online!) 


This online presentation examines how Black American musicians have been commemorated on postage stamps worldwide. Drawing on striking philatelic examples, the talk highlights figures such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, and Jimi Hendrix, examining how stamps function as cultural artifacts that reflect musical innovation, shifting social attitudes, and global influence. 
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Screening | POSTPONED!!-- Songs of Black Folk (2025): Short Documentary on New Era of Black Musicmakers -- POSTPONED!!


Songs of Black Folk, which made its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, is a short documentary inspired by the largest gathering of black musical talent on a single stage in the Pacific Northwest, marking a new era for black artists on the meaningful backdrop of Juneteenth. Led by Ramon Bryant Braxton and Reverend Dr. Leslie Braxton, this extraordinary performance group establishes a new tradition, exciting both audiences and the next generation of Black artists. Inspired by this missionthis film captures and celebrates black talent in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As Ramon so poignantly states, "I want these artists and audiences to be able to walk with their heads held high." This vision resonates throughout the film, which not only highlights the extraordinary talent of these musicians but also underscores the transformative power of music, faith, and community. Directors: Haley Watson & Justin Emeka
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Opening Reception | Process and Innovation in Contemporary Printmaking


An exhibition examining a landmark body of paper-based works by a major figure in contemporary art, presented alongside the tools and matrices used to create them. The show highlights an important expansion of printmaking practice through paper-pulp techniques, emphasizing collaboration and technical innovation.
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Opening Receptions, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Process and Innovation in Contemporary Printmaking

Staged Reading | Mother Animal (Muttertier): Drama about Family Issues


The Goethe-Institut New York and Voyage Theater Company present the North American premiere of Leo Lorena Wyss' Mother Animal (Muttertier) within the Parts Unknown play reading series. Three siblings, one hospital room, and a lifetime of fish sticks and make-believe. For years, they have weathered their mother’s absence by reenacting Titanic—a cinematic echo of their own sinking home. But as they gather at her bedside once more, the games can no longer mask the truth. In this haunting exploration of role-reversal, the children who raised themselves must finally confront the legacy of a mother who struggled to stay afloat. Written by Leo Lorena Wyss. Translated by Neil Blackadder. Directed by Valentina Fratti.
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Staged Readings, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Mother Animal (Muttertier): Drama about Family Issues

Screening | Persepolis (2007): animated masterpiece, a classic of francophone cinema


Persepolis (2007) is an adult animated biographical film. Alone at Orly Airport in Paris, Marjane "Marji" Satrapi prepares to board a plane to Tehran, but changes her mind at the last moment. She spends the whole day at the airport, reflecting on her life before her departure to France. Marjane Satrapi's film, based on her eponymous graphic novel, grapples with the ways in which Iranian people's lives have been impacted by repression and the realities of political dissidence, resistance, and community in the face of trauma. Satrapi's animated masterpiece is considered a classic in francophone cinema. Director: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud Cast: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabriele Lopes
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Book Discussion | Exploring the Concept of Infinity (Online!) 


Participate in an online book club discussion of A Guide to Infinity: Ten Mathematical Journeys. Discover how mathematicians explore infinity in everyday work and enjoy a fascinating journey into big ideas. 
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Author Reading | Pulitzer Prize Winner Forrest Gander Shares His Work


Enjoy a reading by Forrest Gander followed by a conversation with Associate Professor Dorothea Lasky, Writing. Forrest Gander is a writer, translator, and editor of several anthologies of writing from Spain and Mexico. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Mojave Ghost; Twice Alive; Be With, which won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize and was longlisted for the 2018 National Book Award; and Core Samples from the World, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Recently, Gander collaborated with the photographer Jack Shear to create the collection Knot. His other books include two novels, As A Friend and The Trace; the poetry collections Eye Against Eye, Torn Awake, Science & Steepleflower; and the essay collection Faithful Existence: Reading, Memory & Transcendence. Gander’s essays have appeared in The Nation, The Boston Review, and The New York Times Book Review. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim, Howard, United States Artists, and Whiting Foundations.
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Classical Music | Renowned Vocal Ensemble Performs Renaissance Works (+ Discussion)


Renowned for their fearless approach to Renaissance vocal music, The Gesualdo Six leads a special evening of conversation and live performance that confronts beauty at its most unsettling. 
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Discussion | Roundtable Talk on Sacred places, Memory, & Restoration


Experience a thought-provoking panel discussion examining the psychic, cultural, and spiritual significance of sacred places marked by violence, loss, and displacement. Participants: Pamela Cooper-White, leading scholar at the intersection of psychology, religion, and psychoanalysis Suleiman Ali Mourad, Myra M. Sampson Chair Professor of Religion and Middle East Studies, Smith College Diane O'Donoghue, art historian and psychoanalytic scholar Jane G. Tillman, board-certified clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst.
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Discussions, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Roundtable Talk on Sacred places, Memory, & Restoration

Book Discussion | Once There Was a Town: Preserving Jewish Life After the Holocaust


Discover how Holocaust survivors recorded the lives, families, and communities lost in the war. Author Jane Ziegelman explores the remarkable yizkor books that preserve the memory of vanished towns and the resilience of Jewish cultural life.
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Concert | Afro-Cuban & Global Rhythms (Jazz, Folk, & Classical Music) with Award-Winning Musician


Taking its name from the word for heart in the Santeria religion, two-time JUNO Award winner OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk, and classical forms. Embracing genres and roles that historically have been dominated by men, co-leaders, composers, and multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion through their powerful vocals, incredible musicianship, and potent lyrical content. Hot off their NPR Alt Latino Tiny Desk debut and a tour supporting Grammy winners Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Canadian-Cuban band delivers songs about immigration, resistance, and joy in Spanish, Yoruba, and Spanglish. GARO is a force in Cuban hip-hop, DJing, and music production who helped to shape Cuban rap's unique sound as a member of the pioneering group Doble Filo. Based in Brooklyn, he connects global grooves, from disco and house to island roots, spinning both vinyl and digital formats across NYC's vibrant music scene. GARO holds residencies at Brooklyn venues and regularly performs throughout the US and Latin America, bringing his signature blend of Caribbean sounds and dance-floor energy to diverse audiences.
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Concerts, February 12, 2026, 02/12/2026, Afro-Cuban & Global Rhythms (Jazz, Folk, & Classical Music) with Award-Winning Musician

Concert | An Evening of Collaborative Sound and Artistic Renewal


Participate in an evening centered on artistic renewal following a period of creative interruption. Led by Japanese artist KAZUMA, the program brings together collaborators for a performance shaped by resilience, gratitude, and cultural exchange between Japan and the United States.
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Book Discussion | Award-Winning Journalists Discuss Their New Book, Miracle Children


Journalists Katie Benner and Erica L. Green discuss their new book, Miracle Children, speaking with education expert Dr. Chris Emdin. A riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education, from two award-winning New York Times journalists. Gripping and illuminating, Miracle Children argues that the lesson of T.M. Landry is not that the school gamed the system but that it played by the rules--its abuses and deceptions the outcome of segregated schools, inequitable education, and the belief that elite colleges are the nation's last path to life-changing economic opportunity. Donations go to Design Your Future, Inc., which empowers high school students by providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and career-building opportunities that bridge the gap between school-based education and real-world employment.
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Poetry Reading | Award-Winning Poets Golden & Gbenga Adesina Share Their Work (+ Signing)


Experience a reading by Golden and Gbenga Adesina, hosted by NYU Creative Writing Professor Terrance Hayes. The event will conclude with a reception/signing with books for sale. Gbenga Adesina, a Nigerian poet and essayist, is the inaugural Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Black and Diasporic Poetry at the Furious Flower Poetry Center, James Madison University, and a Practitioner Fellow at Brown University. His debut book of poems, Death Does Not End At The Sea, was longlisted for the National Book Award.  Golden (they/them) is a Black gender-nonconforming photographer, author, and educator, author of A Dead Name That Learned How to Live, a Lambda Literary Award Finalist for Transgender Poetry, and Reprise.
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Performance | Bringing a Graphic Memoir to Life


Artist John Kelly presents a live performance activating his immersive graphic memoir created over nine years. Through spoken word, original songs, and acoustic guitar, Kelly performs the memoir in its entirety, transforming the illustrated narrative into a one-act recitation that reflects on trauma, memory, and survival. The performance brings the visual diary into the present moment, blending storytelling, music, and embodied form.
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Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists


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Discussion | Music, Neuroscience, and the Science of Attraction


This Valentine's-themed discussion blends live jazz with neuroscience. The program explores how brains communicate through aggression, attraction, and cooperation. Drawing on research on betta fish, known for their dramatic fighting displays and unusual courtship rituals, the discussion examines how emotion and intent are signaled. Parallels emerge between neural circuits, animal behavior, and jazz improvisation. Through live music and conversation, the event reveals how communication unfolds within biological and musical constraints.
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Play | Theatrical Romp with Music, Dance, Comedy


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Festival | Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music (SOLD OUT)


A celebration of Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, held in New York to welcome the new year. Guided by moonlight--the traditional object of wishes in Korean culture--the audience is invited into a world of traditional dance and music. From the first day of the New Year to the night when the first full moon rises, the journey of moonlight unfolds through court dances, folk dances, and folk songs imbued with wishes for peace and harmony.
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Discussion | Hear from Young African American Creators


This event unites young African-American creators at the convergence of art, technology, science, and the humanities. This revolutionary panel explores XR immersion; AR integration; VR design and development; and AI collaboration in storytelling, visual design, and music creation. Through discussion and interactive demonstrations, creators reveal how emerging technologies bridge music and art, sound and visuals, imagination and innovation, blurring time and space. This transformative convergence expands understanding, nurtures creativity, and inspires growth, offering audiences fresh perspectives on the limitless possibilities of artistic expression. Panelists: Akeem Akil Cooper Julian Houston Kambaba King Willonius There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
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Play | Historical Drama Exploring the Legacy of a Forgotten Explorer


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Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: Operetta of Shakespearean Songs


Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
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Comedy Club | Standup Show


Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
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Jazz | Top-Charting Saxophonist at Legendary Jazz Club


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Thu, Feb 12
8:30 pm
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Concert | Fusion of Rock, Jazz, Funk at One of the World's Most Famous Venues


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Thu, Feb 12
10:30 pm
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Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
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Workshop | Clay Sculpture-Making (Part 1)


Enjoy a two-part sculpture workshop designed for adults interested in exploring sculpting with air-dry clay. Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you'll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. The first session will involve hand-building sculptures using a variety of tools.All materials will be provided, including clay, wood tools, paints, and brushes. No prior experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
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Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Film | Monster's Ball (2001): Romantic Drama Film with Heath Ledger & Halle Berry


Hank Grotowski is a prison guard whose son, who works on the prison's death row, commits suicide. Grotowski spirals into depression until one night he helps Leticia Musgrove's injured son. When he dies, the couple are united by grief, but as their relationship develops, he learns he and his son were party to the execution of her husband. Director: Marc Forster Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Mos Def Heath Ledger was an Australian actor. Over the course of his career, Ledger was in 20 films in a variety of genres. He also produced and directed music videos. For his role in Brokeback Mountain, he received nominations for the BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the eighth-youngest nominee in the category at that time. A few months before his death, he had finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight; the performance brought him praise and popularity, and numerous posthumous awards, including the Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and a Critics' Choice Award, all for Best Supporting Actor. Halle Berry is an American actress. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, before taking film roles. In 1999, she starred in the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. For her performance in Monster's Ball (2001), Berry became the only African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first woman of color. Berry took on high-profile roles such as Storm in four installments of the X-Men film series (2000-2014), Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002), and the title role in the cult-classic Catwoman (2004). She continued taking major roles in film, and made her directorial debut in 2020 with Bruised.
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Film | Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021): Documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival


Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. Director: Questlove
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Films, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021): Documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Drum Set Performance


Kendrick Scott--jazz drummer, bandleader, composer, and founder of the record label World Culture Music--imparts techniques and skills for drum set mastery.
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Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends


Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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Film | The Darkest Hour (2017): Biographical War Drama with Gary Oldman


In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whetherto negotiate with Hitler or fight. Director: Joe Wright Cast: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker who is known for his versatility and intense acting style. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three British Academy Film Awards, and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards. His films have grossed over US$11 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
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Films, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, The Darkest Hour (2017): Biographical War Drama with Gary Oldman

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
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Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings


Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
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Gallery Talk | Expert Insights: Seeing Desire in Medieval Art


Museum experts examine depictions of the human figure in medieval works, and the talk discusses relationships, identity, and expression in history, uncovering new ways to engage with these powerful works of art.
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Workshop | Play Chess


Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
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Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
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Author Reading | Award-Winning Writers Share Their New Books (+ Signing)


Enjoy a reading by George Abraham, Kimberly Alidio, Joseph Lee, and Megha Majumdar, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. George Abraham is a Palestinian American poet, performance artist, and writer, author of When the Arab Apocalypse Comes to America and Birthright, which won the Arab American Book Award and the Big Other Book Award in Poetry, and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Bisexual Poetry. He is also the author of the chapbooks al youm, and the specimen's apology. Kimberly Alidio is a historian, a literary writer, and a teacher. Her most recent publications are: Traceable Relation; Shared Discernments with Rebecca Teich; A Teaching Summer; “On Being Porous”; and Teeter (winner of the Nightboat Poetry Prize and the Lambda Literary Award). She has five books of poetry and poetic prose. Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer whose writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed News, Vox, Electric Literature, High Country News, and more. Megha Majumdar is the author of the novel A Guardian and a Thief, which is an Oprah’s Book Club pick, and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, the American Library Association’s Andrew Carnegie Medal, and the National Book Award.
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum


This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
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Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum: Ailey Line Dance Class Celebrating Black History Month


This pop-up line dance class invites participants of all ages and skill levels to learn "Boots on the Ground"-style line dancing with Ailey Extension instructor Pilin Anice. The class takes place alongside music, artmaking, and other activities.
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Fri, Feb 13
5:00 pm
Free
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum


This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
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Book Signing | Artist Ewa Juszkiewicz Signs Her New Book, Recent Paintings


Polish surrealist painter Ewa Juszkiewicz signs her new book, Recent Paintings, a monograph that showcases her most recent surreal and genre-defying portraits.
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Discussion | Explore Artistic Engagement with Real Water


From pools of water created by artists like Nancy Holt and Mary Miss in the 1970s, to Rebecca Belmore’s 2005 projection on water entitled Fountain, this talk charts an artistic lineage in which water operates as a medium for the creation of moving images. Artistic engagement with real water has generated new types of environmental images and new models of ecological relation, embodying an important alternative to journalistic modes of moving image representation in environmentalist contexts. The fluid “cinematic” works of this talk expand and reframe expectations about what art can or should do amidst environmental crises.
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Gallery Talk | Listening to the Rhythms of Gnawan Music


Join Samir LanGus for an exploration of Gnawan music, uncovering how tradition and improvisation intersect in this Moroccan musical practice. The talk highlights connections to the museum’s collection while offering insight into rhythm, sound, and cultural context.
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Opening Reception | New Works Across a Range of Mediums by Emerging Artists 


An exhibition featuring new work by 35 artists working across a wide range of mediums. The presentation reflects sustained studio practice, research, and experimentation, highlighting diverse approaches to contemporary art within an urban context. 
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Forum | Publishing & Political Culture: Media Production & Radical Politics in 2026


Creative Publishing & Critical Journalism (CPCJ) at The New School for Social Research, in partnership with Woodbine Research Center, presents a discussion on political publishing and its publics. Writers and editors at the forefront of a growing wave of new leftist media production address the state of publishing, journalism, and political speech at a time of immense political and economic challenge, and possibilities for the future.
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Gallery Talk | Shaping Stories and How We See Ourselves


Artist Deborah Roberts joins television writer and producer Mara Brock Akil for a public conversation exploring creativity, representation, and the power of storytelling across visual art and media. Drawing on Brock Akil's extensive career in television and film, the discussion reflects on cultural narratives and the ways stories shape how we see ourselves and others.
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Fri, Feb 13
6:00 pm
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Gallery Talks, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Shaping Stories and How We See Ourselves

Concert | Soul Singer-Songwriter Brings Songs of Love & Loss to the Stage


Brooklyn-based soul singer-songwriter Chloé Hogan, Top 16 finalist on Season 19 of NBC’s The Voice. shares her intimate experience with love and loss through the heartwarming sonic partnership of her ten-year-old piano and honey-like vocals, captivating audiences across the globe.
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Classical Music | Modern & Contemporary Wind Works


This concert features a Bloomingdale faculty wind quintet (Justin Lee, flute, Elizabeth Hebert, oboe, Magdalena Garandza, clarinet, Atao Liu, bassoon, and Lisa Pike, horn)  in a program that highlights the connection between sound and physical motion, bringing together works that are rhythmically driven, expressively dynamic, and culturally vibrant. Program: Valerie Coleman (1970-) Umoja Alyssa Morris (1984-) Motion Paquito D’Rivera (1948-) Aires Tropicales
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Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists


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Fri, Feb 13
7:00 pm
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Concert | Rhythm, Storytelling, & Crowd Connection with DJ Yup That's J.


DJ Yup That's J. curates the evening's vibe. A native New Yorker and lifelong performing artist, DJ Yup That's J. has been immersed in music and performance since childhood. With formal training from the TADA Youth Theatre, Professional Performing Arts School (Rosie's Theater Kids & Waterwell), Perry Mansfield, and the University of Michigan in Musical Theater, DJ That's J. brings a deep understanding of rhythm, storytelling, and crowd connection to every set. Blending technical skill with stage presence, their performances are rooted not only in experience and energy, but a true passion for the craft of music and live performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Feb 13
7:00 pm
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Concerts, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Rhythm, Storytelling, & Crowd Connection with DJ Yup That's J.

Festival | Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music (SOLD OUT)


A celebration of Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, held in New York to welcome the new year. Guided by moonlight--the traditional object of wishes in Korean culture--the audience is invited into a world of traditional dance and music. From the first day of the New Year to the night when the first full moon rises, the journey of moonlight unfolds through court dances, folk dances, and folk songs imbued with wishes for peace and harmony.
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Concert | Evening of Music Celebrate Black History Month (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music's Black Student Union presents a diverse concert of pieces honoring Black History Month.
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Fri, Feb 13
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Evening of Music Celebrate Black History Month (In Person AND Online!)

Concert | Grammy-Winning Group and Star Violinist


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Fri, Feb 13
7:30 pm
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Play | Historical Drama Exploring the Legacy of a Forgotten Explorer


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Fri, Feb 13
7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Modern & Contemporary Ensemble Works by Ligeti and More


Experience groundbreaking premieres and visionary works that push the boundaries of New Music today and tomorrow, performed by Mannes American Composers Ensemble. Conductor: David Fulmer Program: Matthias Pintscher (1971-) Verzeichnete Spur (New York Premiere) Kari Watson (1998-) Oscillations (New York Premiere) Rand Steiger (1957-) Liminalities (New York Premiere) György Ligeti (1923-2006) Lux Aeterna Full program to be announced.
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Concert | Multi-Band Rock Show (In Person AND Online!)


Get ready for a high-heat feast of sound from Val Inc. aka Val Jeanty, Mike Rivard's Club d'Elf, Michael Gregory Jackson, Felice Rosser's Faith NYC and Miss Olithea & J Bubble with resident SmokeHouse MC LaRonda Davis setting the table. Together, they'll serve up a soul-soaked stew of molten, glacial, spacial, oceanic, mythic, antiphonal, and telepathic flavors--served sizzling hot to tickle your ears and move your feet. To make things extra tasty, Lincoln Center is picking up the tab. That's right--this one's on the house and free for The People. There are three ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. 3. The event will also be streamed live for on the linked web page.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Feb 13
7:30 pm
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Concerts, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Multi-Band Rock Show (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Debussy, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev, & More


Mannes piano musicians' performance of works of the night, curated by Vladimir Valjarevic. These pieces are works by Debussy, Poulenc, Felix Mendelssohn, Field, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Beach, Crumb, Khasanova, Prokofiev, and Liebermann.
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Fri, Feb 13
7:30 pm
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Concerts, February 13, 2026, 02/13/2026, Piano Works by Debussy, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev, & More

Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs


Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
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Fri, Feb 13
8:00 pm
Free
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Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


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Fri, Feb 13
8:00 pm
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
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Workshop | Community Park 5K Run with New York Road Runners


New york Road Runners host a 5K community-led run,open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left as the result of shifting glaciers. Evidence of its uninhabited state afterward remains as its forest and salt marsh (the last natural one in Manhattan), and evidence of its use by Native Americans continues to be discovered. Most of the park was largely untouched by wars and development. The park features a hiking trail and the Hudson River Bike Trail, and is one of the best places in NYC to spot a bald eagle. It also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs, and a barbecue area. The course is three loops on hilly trails and walkways through woods and along a salt marsh.
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8:45 am
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Dance Performance | Swords Take the Stage


This anticipated 40th annual performance series kicks off with a full showcase of participating troupes performing traditional English-style sword dancing. Founded in 1986, the festival is the oldest event in North America dedicated to this art form. Expect energetic rapper dancing, regal longsword displays, complex sword formations, and live folk music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
10:00 am
Free
Dance Performances, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Swords Take the Stage

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
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11:00 am
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Film | The Mountain between Us (2017): Survival Drama with Idris Elba & Kate Winslet


Two strangers embark on a dangerous trek to safety after their chartered flight crashes on a remote snowy mountain in Utah. Along the way, the pair begin to develop feelings for each other as they try to stay alive and get back to civilization. Director: Hany Abu-Assad Cast: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Dermot Mulroney, Beau Bridges Idris Elba is an English actor and rapper who has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist. English actor Kate Winslet is known for playing strong, complicated women, especially in period films. She's won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globes. In both 2009 and 2021, Time magazine named Winslet one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2012, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012.
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Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, The Mountain between Us (2017): Survival Drama with Idris Elba & Kate Winslet

Workshop | Creating 3D Collages from Art and Architecture


Experiment with color, perspective, and composition to transform images from a world-renowned collection into your own 3D architectural photo collages. This hands-on session invites participants to bend and reshape environments in imaginative ways.
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Workshop | Drop-in Drawing: Medieval Inspirations


Discover the joy of sketching with guidance from expert teaching artists. Explore creative drawing challenges inspired by centuries-old art and architecture, and bring your vision to life on paper. Materials provided.
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Dance Performance | Steel in Motion


This performance showcases energetic rapper dancing, rhythmic stepping, intricate woven sword patterns, and live folk music. Established in 1986, it is the oldest festival of its kind in North America.
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1:30 pm
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Film | Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson


Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice. Director: Liesl Tommy Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Mary J. Blige Jennifer Hudson is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television, and theater. Hudson became the youngest woman and second African-American woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
2:00 pm
Free
Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958): Psychological Thriller Starring James Stewart


A retired cop, afflicted with acrophobia, agrees to shadow the wife of an old acquaintance, who fears that she may be suicidal. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes Tom Helmore, Henry Jones Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. James Stewart was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona. Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality, which he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors. He received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
2:00 pm
Free
Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958): Psychological Thriller Starring James Stewart

Tour | Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections, which feature Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and more.


Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
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Tours, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections, which feature Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and more.

Festival | Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music (SOLD OUT)


A celebration of Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, held in New York to welcome the new year. Guided by moonlight--the traditional object of wishes in Korean culture--the audience is invited into a world of traditional dance and music. From the first day of the New Year to the night when the first full moon rises, the journey of moonlight unfolds through court dances, folk dances, and folk songs imbued with wishes for peace and harmony.
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Festivals, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music (SOLD OUT)

Party | Live Mini Concerts & DJ Sets Celebrating Black Culture


Enjoy an intimate series of live “mini concerts" and DJ sets within the library’s research divisions. For the love of Black culture, continues a special Valentine’s Day edition of Mic’d at MIRS. The sets from DJ Shawn Dub will be a meditative experience through the Library’s collection of music, spoken word and recorded sound. In partnership with The Lot Radio, Mic'd at MIRS will activate the venue's collections of recorded sound, poetry, and music with special guest curators. Performances will take place in the Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division (MIRS, pronounced “meers”), which collects and preserves audio and moving image materials related to the experiences of people of African descent. The series will employ the archives to inspire artists and musicians as they breathe new life into the research materials through live performances.
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Dance Performance | Blades & Steps: The Art of Sword Dance


This performance is part of the 40th annual festival, showcasing English-style sword dancing traditions by multiple troupes. Audiences can expect dynamic movement, intricate sword formations, and live folk music. Established in 1986, the festival is the oldest event in North America devoted to this art form.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
3:30 pm
Free
Dance Performances, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Blades & Steps: The Art of Sword Dance

Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group


An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
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3:30 pm
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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4:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


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Sat, Feb 14
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Cosmic Works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Zimmer, & More


Enjoy a performance by the Manhattan School of Music's Lyra Society, featuring works by Bach, Part, Debussy, Ravel, Tse, Richter, Pepin, Zimmer, and Goransson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Cosmic Works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Zimmer, & More

Concert | Internationally Acclaimed Musician Stephan Said


This Valentine's Day, enjoy a powerful soundtrack from Stephan Said, the internationally acclaimed musician, writer, and activist. His songs have helped spark and sustain social justice movements around the globe, and Billboard has called him "this generation's Woody Guthrie." Featured by The New York Times, BBC, NPR, TIME, NBC, Said is also the host and cofounder of Borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform fueling a pop-culture revolution for a better world. Join us for a very special evening as Stephan Said brings songs of universal and romantic love from across the world to the stage.
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Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Internationally Acclaimed Musician Stephan Said

Party | Dance to R&B and Rap Love Songs for Valentine's Day


Give in to the beat, grab your bae, and roll out for a DJ dance set of modern R&B and classic rap love songs, curated by the Mixtape Assassin J.PERIOD playing Cupid on the wheels of steel. From the early days of Whodini and LL to The Pharcyde and Tribe, from Lil' Kim and Mary J., all the way up to J. Cole and Drake, Hip-Hop and love songs have gone together like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Many of the genre's toughest artists--50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G., Big Pun--scored some of their biggest hits with seductive tracks such as "21 Questions," "Loving You Tonight," and "I Don't Want to Be a Player No More." There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
7:30 pm
Free
Partys, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Dance to R&B and Rap Love Songs for Valentine's Day

Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs


Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Musicals, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs

Play | Emotional, Brave and Transformative Theater


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
8:00 pm
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Plays, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Emotional, Brave and Transformative Theater

Concert | Valentine's DJ Set with DJ Tali


This Valentine's Night, DJ Tali heats up the evening with 15+ years of experience behind the decks and a deep love for all genres of music. With roots in Long Island, DJ Tali focuses on reading the room and shaping a soundtrack that feels effortless, elevated, and genuinely fun. His motivation is simple: seeing people happy--so the energy stays warm, the transitions stay smooth, and the vibe stays right. Expect a thoughtfully researched mix with no limits, designed to complement this special night and keep the vibe right.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Feb 14
8:00 pm
Free
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