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Do you live in New York and are looking for something interesting to do this weekend? Are you just visting and happened to be in New York this weekend?  Or maybe only either Saturday or Sunday? Are you here with your family and kids, or by yourself? What activities do you prefer: watch a parade go by, look at the things sold at the street fairs, be a part of a festival, attend a concert, see a show?

Our guess is that in any case you would like to do something cool, fun, off the beaten path, entertaining, exciting, inspiring and to do it without ruining your bugget. We are here to help you to make your weekend in New York as interesting and exciting as it can possibly be. We will tell you what are the best things to do this weekend.

New York offers way more than the Broadway shows, the well-known museums like the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA) and the famous sightseeing sites, like The Statue of Liberty and The Empire State Building.

This town never ceases to amaze the tourists as well as the city dwellers with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September, weekday or weekend.

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!

So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, May 2, 2026!

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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!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, May 2, 2026!

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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 (May 2, 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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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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This Weekend in New York City (NYC): 243 Free Events, Free  Things to Do

All events, things to do this weekend (Fri, 05/01/2026 - Sun, 05/03/2026) are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Festival | Puppet Procession for Workers, Waterways, and Climate Futures


This participatory event celebrates labor, artmaking, and aquatic ecosystems through performance, a puppet procession, and workshops. Participants will engage with large-scale aquatic puppetry inspired by resilient oyster-reef ecologies and create personal regalia honoring International Workers' Day. The program features live music, food, and community gatherings with artists and Arts Center Residents. Note: See the website for transportation details
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 1
9:15 am

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Festivals, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Puppet Procession for Workers, Waterways, and Climate Futures

Conference | Exploring the Future of Creative Work in the Age of AI


This day-long convening brings together practitioners, legal scholars, social scientists, and students to investigate the present and future of creative work in an age of AI. We aim to bring together disparate conversations from the domains of design and fashion, film and philosophy, creative writing, and critical thought to create a platform from which to agitate for a future that creative workers want to see when it comes to emerging, powerful technologies. Organizers' ambition is to build toward a regional, NYC-based network of creative workers and scholars who share a stake in governing the future of AI and creative labor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am

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Conferences, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Exploring the Future of Creative Work in the Age of AI

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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am

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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Baseball


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 1:00pm Mutua Madrid Open 1:00pm - 7:00pm Mutua Madrid Open 7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB- NYY v Baltimore *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
10:00 am

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Screenings, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Baseball

Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am

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Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Zumba Workout for All

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 1
11:00 am

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Museums | Design Museum and Sculpture Garden


The museum was designed and created in 1980's by one of the twentieth century's most important landscape architects and designers. It serves to preserve the legacy of the artist by showcasing his creations: sculptures, furniture pieces, lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
11:00 am

Free
Museumss, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Design Museum and Sculpture Garden

Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome!)


Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am

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Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome!)

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
12:00 pm

Free
Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

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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Fri, May 1
12:20 pm

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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Afternoon Bach

Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime with Protege of Eubie Blake & His Band


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. At this performance, Terry Waldo plays lively music. "Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket." - The New York Times Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This Is Ragtime. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He may currently be heard on his new podcast, This Is Ragtime. Terry Waldo's Gotham City Band will be performing at this event!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm

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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Piano in the Park: Ragtime with Protege of Eubie Blake & His Band

Film | Arrival (2016): Sci-Fi Drama Starring Amy Adams


Linguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Director: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Tzi Ma Amy Adams is an American actress known for both her comedic and dramatic roles. She has been featured three times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actresses. She has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Short film discussion to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm

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Films, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Arrival (2016): Sci-Fi Drama Starring Amy Adams

Book Discussion | Art, Espionage, and Resistance: A New Book by Award Winning Author (Online!) 


Author Michelle Young discusses her latest book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of World War II Resistance Hero Rose Valland. Drawing on newly uncovered documents, the book reveals the story of Rose Valland, a French museum curator who secretly documented Nazi art looting in Paris and passed critical intelligence to the Resistance, risking her life to help preserve cultural heritage. Praised as “a thrilling saga” by Publisher’s Weekly, this talk explores a powerful intersection of art, history, and wartime espionage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm

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Book Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Art, Espionage, and Resistance: A New Book by Award Winning Author (Online!)&nbsp;

Book Discussion | A Look into the Mempir that Inspired Netflix's Boots 


A conversation with author, screenwriter, and producer Greg Cope White about identity, service, and what it means to find belonging in unexpected places. White wrote the memoir The Pink Marine about his time as a closeted gay man in the American Military over 30 years ago. It was adapted into the Netflix show Boots. When Greg’s best friend joined the Marines, Greg thought he was signing up for "summer camp." Instead, he found himself at Parris Island—underweight, out of shape, and keeping a secret that was illegal in the military at the time: he was gay. As fate would have it, the "Few and the Proud" turned out to be a bunch of oddballs and eccentrics—and a brotherhood was born. The Pink Marine takes a hard—and humorous—look at masculinity and what it really means to belong when you are different from everyone else around you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Classical Music | Choral Works Performed in a Beautiful Famous Cathedral


AC Reynolds High School Chorale from Asheville, NC. Program: Michael McGLynn (1964-) Media Vita Carlo Gesualdo di Venosa (1566-1613) O vos omnes Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Ubi Caritas Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) Drei geistiche Gesange Daniel Gawthrop (1949-) Sing Me to Heaven Ronald Staheli How Can I Keep from Singing Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Elijah Rock
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 1
1:45 pm

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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Choral Works Performed in a Beautiful Famous Cathedral

Film | All We Imagine as Light (2024): Indian Drama Film Exploring Friendship & Sisterhood


Centering on two roommates who also work together in a city hospital—head nurse Prabha and recent hire Anu—plus their coworker, cook Parvaty, this film alights on moments of connection and heartache, hope and disappointment. Prabha, her husband from an arranged marriage living in faraway Germany, is courted by a doctor at her hospital; Anu carries on a romance with a Muslim man, which she must keep a secret from her strict Hindu family; Parvaty finds herself dealing with a sudden eviction from her apartment. Kapadia captures the bustle of the metropolis and the open-air tranquility of a seaside village with equal radiance, articulated by her superb actresses and by the camera with a lyrical naturalism that occasionally drifts into dreamlike incandescence. All We Imagine as Light is a soulful study of the transformative power of friendship and sisterhood, in all its complexities and richness. Director: Payal Kapadia Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm

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Films, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, All We Imagine as Light (2024): Indian Drama Film Exploring Friendship & Sisterhood

Film | Song Sung Blue (2025): Biographical Musical Drama with Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson


Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Director: Craig Brewer Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Kate Hudson is an actress who has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award. Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Almost Famous, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Oscar nomination in the same category. Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in a succession of romantic comedies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Song Sung Blue (2025): Biographical Musical Drama with Hugh Jackman & Kate 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm

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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Screening | Short Film Showcase with Emerging Filmmakers


Acclaimed New York arts institution filmmakers share a selection of films of first-, second-, and third-year students, chosen by the students themselves. Program: First Year 2:00-3:45pm Intermission Break: 3:45-4:15 Second Year 4:15-6:00pm Intermission Break: 6-6:30 Third Year 6:30-8:15pm The doors open at 1:30 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
2:00 pm

Free
Screenings, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Short Film Showcase with Emerging Filmmakers

City Walk | Titanic Era Waterfront Tour: Ocean Liners and New York's Maritime History


Explore New York's historic waterfront during the age of great ocean liners on this guided walking tour. Marking the anniversary of the Lusitania's final voyage in 1915, the tour traces the river where ships like the Titanic and Lusitania defined global travel and commerce. Discover how this bustling maritime hub helped shape New York into a world city, and how the waterfront has transformed over time, from an industrial gateway to a modern public space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
2:00 pm

Free
City Walks, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Titanic Era Waterfront Tour: Ocean Liners and New York's Maritime History

Classical Music | Piano Works by Brahms & Mozart (In Person AND Online!)


Umi Garrett, piano. Program: Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Waltzes, Op. 39 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Horn Trio, Op. 40
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
2:30 pm

Free
Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Piano Works by Brahms & Mozart (In Person AND Online!)

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


Jinglin Zhou, viola. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Suite No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1012 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (Fairy-tale Pictures) Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola & Piano, Op. 25 No. 4 Garth Knox (1956-) Quartet for One
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm

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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Hindemith, Robert Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Concert | Well-Known Pop, Motown, Rock, & More in the Historical Bandshell


Gramercy Street Band, a NYC group of friends and music lovers, give a concert showcasing a variety of well-known pop, folk, jazz, Motown, country, soft rock, and R&B music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
3:00 pm

Free
Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Well-Known Pop, Motown, Rock, & More in the Historical Bandshell

Performance | FEMM: Feminist Drama by Emerging Playwright


A museum for its patrons and a prison for its relics, FEMM is a place where women who behave outside of the patriarchal status quo are kept for their own safety. When Char is admitted to the “hysterics exhibition,” she meets four women who have been kept there for longer than they can remember—Ginny, an emotionally volatile recluse who touts complacency but is secretly manipulating her way to escape; Zee, an excitable harpy prone to fits of ecstasy; Via, an apathetic lover of morbidity; and Opi, who often gets lost in familiar places and speaks in strange hallucinogenic riddles. As Char enters their realm, she begins to discover a community among the madwomen, but pushes them to begin exposing the injustices of the emporium. Written by Zoe Stanton-Savitz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:03 pm

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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 1
3:15 pm

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Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Play Chess

Classical Music | Afternoon of Beethoven String Quartets


Juilliard string musicians. All Beethoven (1770-1827) Program: String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4 String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132 String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95 String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
4:00 pm

Free
Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Afternoon of Beethoven String Quartets

Symposium | Sophie Rivera: Nuyorican Photography, Feminism, and Self-Representation 


A two-panel symposium convenes artists, scholars, and historians to examine the life, work, and enduring legacy of pioneering photographer Sophie Rivera. The program explores Rivera’s vital contributions to Nuyorican visual culture, feminist photography, and the politics of self-representation in New York from the 1970s through the 1990s. The event aims to contextualize her practice within the broader landscape of American photography and identity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Annie (2014): Broadway Musical Comedy-Drama Adaptation Sing-A-Long (+ Pre-Show Fun & Movie Snacks)


Experience comfy seating, complimentary popcorn, and entertaining pre-show fun before the lights get dim. Enjoy free sweet movie snacks featuring SmartSweets and more! Annie is a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom, Miss Hannigan. But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around. Director: Will Gluck Cast: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Zayas, Cameron Diaz Your whole party must enter the seating area at once. Please note that seating is limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, the seating area will be closed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatching | Evening Birding Tour


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
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Museums | Japanese Art and Culture


The gallery showcases both traditional and contemporary Japanese art, including amine designs and theatrical production elements that evolved in the 17th century.
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Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
5:00 pm

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Partys, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)

Classical Music | Viola Pieces by César Franck, J.S. Bach, & Bartók (In Person AND Online!)


Andy Park, viola. Program:  César Franck (1822-1890) (arr. Ettore Causa) Melancolie for Viola and Piano J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 Béla Bartók (1881-1945) (arr. ed. Serly) Viola Concerto
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Viola Pieces by C&eacute;sar Franck, J.S. Bach, & Bart&oacute;k (In Person AND Online!)

Museums | Art & Jazz After Hours at a Magnificent Museum


Enjoy an evening of art and jaz!. Explore galleries and special exhibitions after hours, grab a drink at the cafe or coffee bar, and enjoy exciting talks, live Jazz, and more. Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this institution is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. Experience the collections in a relaxed, social atmosphere unlike any other time of day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
5:30 pm

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Museumss, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Art & Jazz After Hours at a Magnificent Museum

Classical Music | Art Songs & Arias by Duparc, Loewe, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Yoonsoo Jang, baritone. Program: Stephen Foster (1826-1864) Beautiful Dreamer Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) From Mörike-Lieder Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) Ideale Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) Tristezza Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) Aprile Henri Duparc (1848-1933) L'invitation au voyage Henri Duparc (1848-1933) Le manoir de Rosemonde Ernest Charles (1895-1984) When I have sung my songs to you Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) From South Pacific Frederick Loewe (1901-1988) From Camelot Lee Heung-Ryeol (1909-1980) (A Child in the Island House)
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Art Songs & Arias by Duparc, Loewe, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Create & Maintain a Junk Journal (Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft)


Bring your junk journal with you to the library for an evening of community crafting. This session will offer an opportunity to meet friends, share ideas, and participate in a guided activity to add a new spread to your journal. Bring your own notebook; all other materials will be provided. A junk journal allows you to create an ongoing document of your life with found scraps and creative experiments. The theme of this workshop is color study and collage
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Workshops, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Create & Maintain a Junk Journal (Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft)

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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Fri, May 1
5:30 pm

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Museumss, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum

Talk | Creative Translation Competition with Professional Translators & Writers (+ Q&A)


The Translation Slam presents different translations of the same text side by side and invites the translators, the author, and the audience to join in a lively critical debate about how each version meets its creative challenges. A new text, previously untranslated into English, will be provided by Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano (Eclipse, tr. Brent de Chene and Charles De Wolf). Translating Hirano's work from the Japanese will be translators Madison Shimoda and Kyra Benjamin. Translations will vie for audience approval, and the event will end with a brief Q&A.
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Talks, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Creative Translation Competition with Professional Translators & Writers (+ Q&A)

Discussion | Exploring the Narrative of Palestinian History, Identity, & Erasure with Bestselling Writers


In conversation with Zaina Arafat (You Exist Too Much), writers Tareq Baconi (Fire in Every Direction) and Ramzy Baroud (Before the Flood) will explore the ways Palestinian history is written and remembered, from family memory and storytelling to political analysis and the fight against erasure. For decades, Palestinian writers, historians, and journalists have worked to recover suppressed histories and share narratives of dispossession and exile. In Tareq Baconi’s Fire in Every Direction, he traces his family’s history of displacement, from his grandmother fleeing Haifa in 1948 as Israeli militias seized the city, to their departure from Lebanon during the civil war, before they ultimately settled in Jordan. Ramzy Baroud’s Before the Flood reflects on Palestinian history and personal stories of his family and their village, reclaiming Palestinian narratives from distorted portrayals.
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Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Exploring the Narrative of Palestinian History, Identity, & Erasure with Bestselling Writers

Discussion | Investigate the Artificial Boundaries between the Human & Animal Worlds


In conversation with Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian (Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature), authors Sangamithra Iyer, María Ospina, and Kate Zambreno will challenge the arbitrary borders between the human and non-human worlds. Humans are animals who do not think they are animals. How did we grow blind to the astonishing gifts of our kind? Sangamithra Iyer’s new book, Governing Bodies: A Memoir, a Confluence, a Watershed, reckons lyrically with the ways bodies—human, animal, water—are controlled and liberated. In her novel, Only a Little While Here (tr. Heather Cleary), Colombian author María Ospina celebrates animals’ often-overlooked status as witnesses of our shared world, training our attention on the lives of five creatures, including a migratory songbird dazzled by city lights. Kate Zambreno’s Animal Stories chronicles the deep strangeness of the zoo and considers the work of, among others, John Berger and Franz Kafka in a series of essays exploring mortality, alienation, boredom, and surveillance. 
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Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Investigate&nbsp;the Artificial Boundaries between the Human & Animal Worlds

Concert | Lil Wayne & Nas Collaborator Hailé Supreme Brings Rhythm & Soul to the Stage


Blending mystical jazz, diaspora rhythms, and the sultry spirit of old school soul, Hailé Supreme brings a style that honors the past yet sounds like the future. Hailé has stood alongside giants in collaborations with artists such as: Nas, Lil Wayne, Steve Porcaro from TOTO, 2-Chainz, Nightmares On Wax, Carrtoons, Bun B, Joey BADA$$, ODDISEE, Wiz Khalifa, Sango, and many, many more.
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Lil Wayne & Nas Collaborator&nbsp;Hail&eacute; Supreme Brings Rhythm & Soul to the Stage

Book Discussion | Photographer Shares His New Book, East Village: Then and Now (+ Signing)


Enjoy a conversation with photographer Daniel Root to celebrate his book, East Village: Then and Now, which includes photography of iconic East Village locations, captured in the 1980s and now. He will be in conversation with Bob Krasner, followed by a signing.
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Book Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Photographer Shares His New Book,&nbsp;East Village: Then and Now (+ Signing)

Discussion | Experts Discuss Recovery of Art Looted in the Armenian Genocide


Dr. Taner Akçam and Law Professor Michael Bazyler will explore efforts to identify and recover Armenian art looted during the Armenian Genocide, drawing parallels with Nazi-looted art restitution. The program will touch on UCLA's Armenian Genocide Looted Art Research Project (AGLARP), which brings together law students and art students—many of them Armenian-Americans—to search museum and institutional collections for Armenian art objects, aiming to create a comprehensive list of all Armenian art in the United States and their provenances.
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Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Experts Discuss Recovery of Art Looted in the Armenian Genocide

Classical Music | 16th-Century Guatemalan Sacred Music


Agentinian duo, Jonatan Alvarado and Ariel Abramovich, explores the rich repertoire of 16th-century sacred music from Guatemala. Jonatan Alvarado is an Argentine singer and guitarist specializing in early music and currently living in the Netherlands. Guitarist Ariel Abramovich is an expert in vihuela music. Together, they explore a beautiful, mysterious musical manuscript compiled in northwest Guatemala in the late sixteenth century. The music was used in religious services in the churches of Santa Eulalia, San Juan Ixcoi, and San Mateo Ixtatan in the department of Huehuetenango.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
7:00 pm

Free
Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, 16th-Century Guatemalan Sacred Music

Screening | Some Came Running (1958): Drama Film Starring Frank Sinatra


Based on the novel by James Jones, Some Came Running is a sweeping, emotionally charged drama about a troubled WWII veteran returning home to confront family wounds, love, and his own restless soul. Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine, the film explores the tension between passion and respectability, loyalty and ambition, in a town obsessed with appearances.  Director: Vincente Minnelli Cast: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Martha Hyer, Arthur Kennedy, Nancy Gates, Leora Dana Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and later called "Ol' Blue Eyes," he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century. Sinatra is among the world's best-selling music artists with an estimated 150 million record sales. Sinatra forged a highly successful career as a film actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for From Here to Eternity (1953). Sinatra also appeared in musicals such as On the Town (1949), Guys and Dolls (1955), High Society (1956), and more.
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Screenings, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Some Came Running (1958): Drama Film Starring Frank Sinatra

Concert | Roaring Twenties Chamber Works: Saxophone, Piano, and Viola in the Jazz Age


A program of 20th-century chamber music highlighting the influence of jazz and the saxophone during the “Roaring Twenties.” The concert reflects a period of innovation, experimentation, and cultural change. Blending lyricism, nostalgia, and rhythmic vitality, the program showcases the distinctive voices of saxophone, piano, and viola in music shaped by a rapidly evolving modern world.
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Roaring Twenties Chamber Works: Saxophone, Piano, and Viola in the Jazz Age

Comedy Club | Stand-Up Comedy and Live Music Variety Show


This monthly variety show features performances by Tony Chou, Rhonda Hansome, and Srilatha Rajamani. The show provides a lively mix of stand-up, variety acts, and live music. Note: No cover and no minimum; performers are subject to change.
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Comedy Clubs, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Stand-Up Comedy and Live Music Variety Show

Concert | Sunset Singing Circle


Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Sunset Singing Circle

Play | UNSUPERVISED AND UNRULY: Comedy on Adolescence & Mental Health


"Welcome to Kinesthetic Youth Solutions (K.Y.S. for short), a spiritually enlightened, emotionally immersive camp for young women - and Derrick. Using kinesiotherapy, tactile art therapy, and, most importantly, puppet play, our methodology hopes to help these children achieve total internal awareness and balance. Over the course of our two-week program, six children and three teenage counselors will experience the highs and lows of adolescence. Will these teens and tweens learn to work through their issues with themselves and each other, or succumb to their demons and destroy each other?" Devised by: Dune Streeter, Iona McKidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, Mckenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, and Tess Johnstadt. Director: Ana Margineanu Cast: Dune Streeter, Iona Mckidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, McKenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, Tess Johnstadt
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Plays, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, UNSUPERVISED AND UNRULY: Comedy on Adolescence & Mental Health

Book Discussion | Acclaimed Translators Discuss the Complexities of Translating Trauma


Moderated by translator and author Michael Eskin (The Emprise of Poetry: Durs Grünbein, America, Antisemitism and the Pursuit of Liberty), this conversation will explore both the personal costs to the translator and the necessity of bringing difficult, trauma-heavy works across languages. Literary translators are the closest readers of a text. Yet, when a text bears witness to abuse, to war, to horror, what does that demand of the translator? In this discussion, hear from three acclaimed translators: Marguerite Feitlowitz (Information for Foreigners: Three Plays by Griselda Gambaro), Natasha Lehrer (A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot), and Sandra Smith (But You Did Not Come Back by Marceline Loridan-Ivens), as they discuss the emotional toll of translating works that confront trauma and historical violence.
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Book Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Acclaimed Translators Discuss the Complexities of Translating Trauma

Dancing | Acclaimed Trombonist Oscar Dudamel & Salsa Orchestra Play Craibbean Rhythms (In Person AND Online!)


Acclaimed Venezuelan trombonist and bandleader Oscar Dudamel--father of the New York Philharmonic's Music & Artistic Director, Gustavo Dudamel--takes the stage with his Orchestra for a concert and social dance event. A musical prodigy, Oscar Dudamel was enraptured in his youth by the magic of salsa when he first heard the sounds of Willie Colon. Dudamel received classical training within his hometown's highly regarded El Sistema Music Education program and went on to play in classical orchestras, but his fascination with the Caribbean rhythms of salsa never left him. His Caracas-based salsa orchestra has shared the stage with Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, and many others. 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
Fri, May 1
7:30 pm

Free
Dancings, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Acclaimed Trombonist Oscar Dudamel & Salsa Orchestra Play Craibbean Rhythms (In Person AND Online!)

Dance Performance | Dance Works Centered on Recent Developments in the Field


Presented by a school described by The New York Times as 'home to one of the more progressive collegiate dance departments in New York,' this performance is centered on recent developments in the field. It features works by Donna Uchizono and Jasmine Hearn, along with student-created pieces from Juliette Mapp's time-based performance senior seminar. All choreography will be performed by students of the Eugene Lang College Contemporary Dance Program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, May 1
7:30 pm

Free
Dance Performances, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Dance Works Centered on Recent Developments in the Field

Concert | Motown Tribute with Music from the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, & More


Experience a unique collaboration as the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music Motown Ensemble, directed by Marlon Saunders, joins forces with the New School Studio Orchestra for an unforgettable celebration of Motown. This concert features music of the Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, the Supremes, and many more.
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Motown Tribute with Music from the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, & More

Performance | Archives in Motion: Improvisation & Collective Creation in a Historic Site


Archives in Motion is a site-specific performance created and staged in a historic gymnasium—one of the first basketball courts in the United States. Led by faculty member Irina Kruzhilina, the project brings together performers to engage with the physical, historical, and social layers of the site. Drawing from materials found in the archives, the performance emerges through a process of research, improvisation, and collective creation.
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Performances, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Archives in Motion:&nbsp;Improvisation & Collective Creation in a Historic Site

Performance | FEMM: Feminist Drama by Emerging Playwright


A museum for its patrons and a prison for its relics, FEMM is a place where women who behave outside of the patriarchal status quo are kept for their own safety. When Char is admitted to the “hysterics exhibition,” she meets four women who have been kept there for longer than they can remember—Ginny, an emotionally volatile recluse who touts complacency but is secretly manipulating her way to escape; Zee, an excitable harpy prone to fits of ecstasy; Via, an apathetic lover of morbidity; and Opi, who often gets lost in familiar places and speaks in strange hallucinogenic riddles. As Char enters their realm, she begins to discover a community among the madwomen, but pushes them to begin exposing the injustices of the emporium. Written by Zoe Stanton-Savitz.
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Performances, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, FEMM: Feminist&nbsp;Drama by Emerging Playwright

Classical Music | Bass Works by Schubert, Brahms, Copland, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Dasol Lee, bass. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) An die Musik, D.547 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Selected Songs Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) Quatre Chansons de Don Quichotte Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Old American Songs Soon-Ae Kim Because You Are Here Young-Shim Noh Riding a Seesaw Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Die schweigsame Frau, Op. 80, TrV. 265 Jerome Kern (1885-1945) The Way You Look Tonight
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Concerts, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Bass Works by Schubert, Brahms, Copland, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Book Discussion | Discover Travel as Self-Discovery through Acclaimed Memoirists


Aatish Taseer (A Return to Self) and Joanna Pocock (Greyhound) take everyone on expansive journeys and invite us to see the world through their eyes in their hybrid travel memoirs. Moderated by professor, journalist, and author Susan Shapiro (The Forgiveness Tour), this conversation will discuss travel as an act of refraction and discovery, opening up questions about oneself, national histories, and the evolution of cultures and communities. After India’s prime minister Narendra Modi revoked his citizenship, exiling him from his home, Taseer began a search spanning Turkey to Mexico, asking questions about the forces that define culture and nationality. In Greyhound, Pocock retraces a cross-country trip from Detroit to Los Angeles that she took seventeen years earlier, reflecting on the changes over those years, environmental disasters, and increasing industrialization.
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Book Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Discover Travel as Self-Discovery through Acclaimed Memoirists

Classical Music | Modern Percussion Pieces (In Person AND Online!)


Doyeon DY Kim, percussion. Program: Kevin Volans (1949-) Asanga Joseph Schwantner (1943-) Velocities (moto perpetuo) John Cage (1912-1992) Third Construction Andy Akiho (1979-) carTogRAPh
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Book Discussion | Multi-Award-Winning Authors Discuss How Genre Fiction Deals with Race, Imperialism, & More


Writers of color working across the genres of science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction speak to the ways they use the narrative archetypes inherent in their genres to confront the lasting, real-world effects of racism, segregation, colonialism, and imperialism. With Silvia Park, whose debut novel, Luminous, considers a near-future unified Korea; Samrat Upadhyay, whose epic dystopian novel, Darkmotherland, is set amidst political and natural upheaval in Nepal; Quan Barry, whose literary horror novel, The Unveiling, confronts America’s racial legacy; and Rivers Solomon, whose Model Home explodes the haunted house story to discuss the history of American segregation. Moderating this all-star panel is critic and author of House of Bone & Rain, Gabino Iglesias.
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Book Discussions, May 01, 2026, 05/01/2026, Multi-Award-Winning Authors Discuss How Genre Fiction Deals with Race, Imperialism, & More

Workshop | Drawing in Nature


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
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10:00 am

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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Drawing in Nature

Festival | Vintage-Style Circus (Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, & More)


This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more--delivering high-flying fun for the whole family.
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Festivals, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Vintage-Style Circus (Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, & More)

Workshop | Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages


Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages

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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Museumss, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Concert | Live Music Inspired by The Lion King + Family Film Screening


Enjoy a family-friendly event featuring a live performance followed by a screening of a beloved animated film. The concert draws inspiration from The Lion King's musical world, blending classical and contemporary works in an engaging introduction to live music. Program highlights include compositions by Eric Ewazen, Ivan Trevino, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Gene Koshinski, and Valerie Naranjo. After the performance, settle in for a film experience perfect for all ages.
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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Live Music Inspired by The Lion King + Family Film Screening

Workshop | Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+)


If you've ever been curious about Dungeons & Dragons (a.k.a. D&D), or interested in learning more about tabletop gaming, then this is the program for you! Dice Goblins NYC, a group of TTRPG enthusiasts will teach attendees the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, answer questions, and help players build their first character sheet. Then, if time permits, attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a brief, one-off campaign. This program is intended for beginners, but more seasoned players are also welcome to share the space! Ages 18+ only.
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11:15 am

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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+)

Book Discussion | Explore How the World of Literary Translation is Changing with Acclaimed Translators & Authors


Together, a panel of writers, translators, and culture experts will explore the evolving role of the translator and why translation remains essential to the future of literature. Learn about how literary translation opens the world to readers, bringing them into conversation with other cultures, languages, and historical contexts. Translators are writers, interpreters, and cultural ambassadors, preserving the nuance and voice that gives literature life. What does the role of the literary translator look like today, in the face of an increasingly globalized world and the advent of AI translations that flatten cultural and linguistic nuance? This vital conversation will bring together acclaimed translators and authors Michael Eskin (The Emprise of Poetry: Durs Grünbein, America, Antisemitism and the Pursuit of Liberty), Annelise Finegan (The Enchanting Lives of Others by Can Xue), Tess Lewis (Nevermore by Cécile Wajsbrot), and former translator for the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly Abdelgabar Mohieldin, with moderator Sandra Smith (Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky). 
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Book Discussions, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Explore How the World of Literary Translation is Changing with Acclaimed Translators & Authors

Fair | Independent Literature Celebration: Browse Books, Magazines, & More


Attend the tenth annual Indie Lit Fair, presented by the PEN World Voices Festival and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP). The Indie Lit Fair celebrates the vitality and diversity of independent literary publishing, showcasing new and established poetry presses, fiction and creative nonfiction publishers, and innovative literary magazines. Stop by to browse, buy, and bask in the breadth of the literary arts being published today. The Unbannable Library—an interactive installation celebrating the freedom to read—will also take place in the park.
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Fairs, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Independent Literature Celebration: Browse Books, Magazines, & More

Workshop | Larger-than-Life Interactive Book Immersive Art Installation


The Unbannable Library comes to the park as a vibrant public art installation celebrating the freedom to read. Created through collaborations between community groups, high schools, and artist/writer teams, these unique larger-than-life interactive books draw attention to the voices and stories most often subject to censorship. Visitors are invited to turn the giant pages, encounter new works of art and writing, and reflect on the importance of intellectual freedom in our libraries and communities.
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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Larger-than-Life Interactive Book Immersive Art Installation

Book Discussion | What Does It Mean To Flea the Past? Authors Share Their Thoughts


Authors discuss how they engage with the hidden lives of families. What are the secrets that lurk behind the closed doors of a family’s history, unknown or unexplored even to the family itself? And how far must one run to escape them? Carol Bensimon’s Diorama (tr. Zoë Perry and Julia Sanches), Rodrigo Hasbún’s The Invisible Years (tr. Lily Meyer), and Bsrat Mezghebe’s I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For all examine attempts to flee buried pasts—whether in Brazil, Bolivia, or Eritrea—and come to terms with their repercussions in a foreign land. Moderated by writer and critic Anderson Tepper.
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Book Discussions, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, What Does&nbsp;It Mean To Flea the Past? Authors Share Their Thoughts

Reading | Fiction Writers, Poets, & Translators Share Their Work in the Park


Organizers present readings from a diverse array of independently published authors. The event will feature fiction writers, poets, and translators.
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Readings, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Fiction Writers, Poets, & Translators Share Their Work in the Park

Screening | The Wizard of Oz (1939): Musical Fantasy Film Sing-A-Long (+ Pre-Show Fun & Movie Snacks)


Experience comfy seating, complimentary popcorn, and entertaining pre-show fun before the lights get dim. Enjoy free sweet movie snacks featuring SmartSweets and more! Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow, and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them. Director: Victor Fleming Cast: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin Your whole party must enter the seating area at once. Please note that seating is limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, the seating area will be closed.
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Sat, May 2
1:00 pm

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Screenings, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, The Wizard of Oz (1939): Musical Fantasy Film Sing-A-Long (+ Pre-Show Fun & Movie Snacks)

Tour | Midtown Historical Architecture Tour (Jane's Walk)


Guides lead a walking tour focusing on iconic buildings in the area, focusing on historical architecture.
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Sat, May 2
1:00 pm

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Tours, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Midtown Historical Architecture Tour (Jane's Walk)

Workshop | New York Philharmonic Leads Exploration into Music and Wellness


Whether you are curious about the wellness benefits of music, seek calm, or hope to be part of an expansive listening community, this gathering will leave you more attuned, present, and inspired. Musicians from the New York Philharmonic perform in an event facilitated by wellness expert Oneika Mays and a professional from Northwell Health. The program will be followed by an instrument tryout session led by New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists.
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Workshops, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, New York Philharmonic Leads Exploration into Music and Wellness

Party | Play New Games & Make New Friends


Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, May 2
1:00 pm

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Partys, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Play New Games & Make New Friends

Screening | Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993): Sci-Fi Action Film


This Oscar-winning masterpiece invites you to a remote island where billionaire John Hammond has done the impossible: resurrected living dinosaurs. Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler, and mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm are among the first guests, but their initial wonder soon gives way to terror. When a security breakdown unleashes the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and cunning Velociraptors, the visitors must scramble to survive the chaos. A brilliant blend of science fiction, adventure, and suspense, Jurassic Park remains a thrilling experience for audiences of all ages, proving that life finds a way - whether man is ready for it or not. Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, BD Wong Steven Spielberg is an American film director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
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Festival | Vintage-Style Circus (Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, & More)


This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more--delivering high-flying fun for the whole family.
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Sat, May 2
1:30 pm

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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Baseball & Horseracing


Today's Schedule: 1:35 pm - 4:30pm MLB- NYY vs Baltimore 4:30pm - 8:00pm Kentucky Derby *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
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Play | UNSUPERVISED AND UNRULY: Comedy on Adolescence


"Welcome to Kinesthetic Youth Solutions (K.Y.S. for short), a spiritually enlightened, emotionally immersive camp for young women - and Derrick. Using kinesiotherapy, tactile art therapy, and, most importantly, puppet play, our methodology hopes to help these children achieve total internal awareness and balance. Over the course of our two-week program, six children and three teenage counselors will experience the highs and lows of adolescence. Will these teens and tweens learn to work through their issues with themselves and each other, or succumb to their demons and destroy each other?" Devised by: Dune Streeter, Iona McKidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, Mckenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, and Tess Johnstadt. Director: Ana Margineanu Cast: Dune Streeter, Iona Mckidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, McKenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, Tess Johnstadt
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Sat, May 2
2:00 pm

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Plays, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, UNSUPERVISED AND UNRULY: Comedy on Adolescence

Film | Young Adult (2011): Comedy-Drama with Charlize Theron


An author bonds with a former high-school classmate when she returns to her hometown in hopes of reliving her glory days. Director: Jason Reitman Cast: Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actresses, she is the recipient of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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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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Sat, May 2
2:00 pm

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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Tour | Explore Collection Which Features 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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Book Discussion | Exploring Dissent through Literature: resistance, Freedom, & Autocracy 


Enjoy a conversation with three authors whose books examine clashes, from China to Hong Kong to Russia, and their aftermath, searching for answers to riddles of our politicized times: Ha Jin’s Looking for Tank Man, Gigi L. Leung’s Everyday Movement (tr. Jennifer Feeley), and Svetlana Satchkova’s The Undead: A Novel of Modern Russia. Moderated by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of A Protest History of the United States, this discussion will surface the costs and necessities of dissent. What can novels tell us about the confrontation between freedom and autocracy? What does heroism look like in our daily lives—at home and in the streets—and how are acts of resistance remembered? 
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: Carnegie Hall-Featured Pianist Performs Modern Latin American Pieces


Ana Lourdes Rodriguez, piano. Program: Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905) 35 Cuban Danzas Ana Rodriguez (1980-) Dream Fragments Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) Afro Cuban Danzas Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) From Suite Andalucia
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Sat, May 2
2:00 pm

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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Music on the Water: Carnegie Hall-Featured Pianist Performs Modern Latin American Pieces

Book Discussion | Award-Winning Graphic Novelists Contend with the Transformative Power of the Genre


This panel of graphic novelists will explore what makes them so powerful, and so popular, and will reveal the challenges and joys of their creative process. Graphic novels for young audiences of all ages—from beginning readers to sophisticated teenagers—have become the fastest growing sector of publishing.  Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the National Book Award finalist YA memoir about the complexities of family addiction, Hey, Kiddo, as well as the Lunch Lady series for younger readers, will lead the conversation. He will be joined by Jennifer and Matthew Holm, author and illustrator, respectively, of the Babymouse series for very young readers about a spirited, imaginative mouse managing school, friendships, and daily life, and the popular middle-grade Sunny series; Huda Fahmy, author/illustrator of Yes, I’m Hot in This and Huda F Wants to Know?, novels that explore identity and coming-of-age as a Muslim-American teenager; and Robin Ha, author/illustrator of the Korean folklore-reimagining The Fox Maidens, as well as the memoir Almost American Girl, which looks at immigration and feminism via her Korean heritage.
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Discussion | Bestselling Author Amitava Kumar & Others Discuss American History & Survival


Bestselling and critically acclaimed author Amitava Kumar (My Beloved Life) leads writers Leila Aboulela, Mohammed Hanif, and Nino Haratischwili in a discussion about capturing pivotal moments in a nation's history and exploring questions of witness, survival, and whose lives are valued.
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Book Discussion | Black Poets Share How Their Poetry Explores Blackness, Past & Present


Nigerian-American poet and writer Hafizah Augustus Geter (The Black Period) leads a discussion with lauded poets about their reckonings with history, blackness, and belonging in different cultural contexts, and the art of poetry. Poetry brings a personal, emotional, and artistic lens to the historical record. It can bridge the past and present, offering startling insights and unexpected connections. D.M. Aderibigbe traverses poetic forms in 82nd Division to create a love song to his native Nigeria while exploring the imprint of British colonialism. In Gestuary (tr. Nancy Naomi Carlson), Sylvie Kandé offers a collection of gestures that fracture the flow of time, from Senegalese riflemen in World War I to contemporary migrants protesting immigration policies. In Heed the Hollow, Malcolm Tariq explores Blackness, sexuality, and the American South, where queer desire and ancestral voices converge to reckon with histories of trauma, memory, and longing.
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Screening | Discover Work from International, Emerging Filmmakers: Day 1


Enjoy diverse films from students all over the world. Come celebrate all of the films!
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Sat, May 2
2:30 pm

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Screenings, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Discover Work from International, Emerging Filmmakers: Day 1

Workshop | Queer Poetry Celebration: Write & Share (All Levels Welcome)


This event is a workshop where attendees will read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. The group will spend the first 90 minutes reading and writing new work, and the rest of the meeting will be used for personal introductions and sharing works. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
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Party | Roller Rink Party with Live DJ


Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, is as much fun to watch as it is to join! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, bring your own skates and get ready to groove with roller dancing. All skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Children under 14 must wear helmets for safety.
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Jazz | Ethan Nunez Septet: An Afternoon of Bold, High-energy Jazz


With trombone-driven arrangements at its core, Ethan Nunez Septet blends a powerful horn section and tight-knit rhythm section to deliver original music and spontaneous improvisation Featuring Ethan Nunez and Eli Lake on trombone, Matthew Mahoney on trumpet, Cayden Cousins on baritone saxophone, Adam Jovert on piano, Joshua Roman on bass, and Jeremy Delgado-Cruz on drums.
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Performance | FEMM: Feminist Drama by Emerging Playwright


A museum for its patrons and a prison for its relics, FEMM is a place where women who behave outside of the patriarchal status quo are kept for their own safety. When Char is admitted to the “hysterics exhibition,” she meets four women who have been kept there for longer than they can remember—Ginny, an emotionally volatile recluse who touts complacency but is secretly manipulating her way to escape; Zee, an excitable harpy prone to fits of ecstasy; Via, an apathetic lover of morbidity; and Opi, who often gets lost in familiar places and speaks in strange hallucinogenic riddles. As Char enters their realm, she begins to discover a community among the madwomen, but pushes them to begin exposing the injustices of the emporium. Written by Zoe Stanton-Savitz.
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Book Discussion | The Challenges of Writing New York CIty, Explored by Published Authors


In this discussion held against the backdrop of New York City on the festival’s outdoor stage, author and critic Hamilton Cain (This Boy’s Faith) will speak with writers about crafting a city as myth, metaphor, and reality. Cities live in our imaginations as sites of possibility. Self-transformation, unexpected encounters, and unforeseen opportunities are all within reach. In the novels of Amanda Lee Koe (Sister Snake), Sam Sussman (Boy From the North Country), and Gary Shteyngart (Vera, or Faith), cities are characters in their own right. In Koe’s retelling of the Chinese folktale “The Legend of the White Snake,” two sisters who are ancient snakes in human form navigate the constrictions and freedoms of Singapore and New York City. Sussman’s protagonist is drawn into his mother’s stories of late nights with Bob Dylan in her third-floor Manhattan walk-up. In Vera, or Faith, as the rest of the United States devolves into an authoritarian state, New York City struggles to remain a sanctuary of liberal values.
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Book Discussions, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, The Challenges of Writing New York CIty, Explored by Published Authors

Jazz | Community Jazz Evening in the Park


For one unforgettable evening, hear the park in a jazz tempo. Enjoy a music-filled celebration and experience: open, welcoming, and joyful! Jazz was born in community—and that spirit lives here. Clap, sway, and settle into the groove under a spring sunset. Bring something comfortable to sit on, such as a blanket or yoga mat. Please note that chairs are not permitted on the green.
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Opening Reception | Deep Field: Sculpture, Space, and Perception of Light


Be the first to see a solo exhibition of new sculptural works by Alyson Shotz in plated steel, glass, paper, and wood. Drawing on natural and scientific phenomena, Shotz creates works that shift with light and vantage point, dissolving the boundaries between solidity and perception. The exhibition references the Hubble Deep Field image as a metaphor for slowed observation.  The featured installation uses thousands of iridescent steel discs that continually change color and depth, evoking shifting celestial, molecular, and cosmic forms.
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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Book Discussion | How Comedic Writing Addresses Difficult Topics, with Bestselling Authors


Moderated by writer and arts administrator Jared Jackson, this discussion will explore the craft of writing comedy that stings and how humor can illuminate betrayal, grief, and the messiness of life. Writing a funny novel might be the hardest trick in fiction, but these writers make it look easy. Katie Yee and Benedict Nguyễn lead a discussion about writing novels that tackle painful and complicated topics—and are hilarious. In Maggie; or A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar, Yee spins gold from heartbreak when a Chinese American woman’s husband leaves her for a white woman named Maggie. In Hot Girls with Balls, Nguyễn serves up a hilarious setup—two trans women, star-crossed lovers, playing on competing sides of a professional men’s indoor volleyball league.
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Book Discussions, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, How Comedic Writing Addresses Difficult Topics, with Bestselling Authors

Book Discussion | Multi-Genre Writers Explore Queerness, Masculinity, & Class


Together, writers will discuss the different ways queer lives unfold across continents and cultures. Definitions of queerness and masculinity shift across cultures, often shaped and enforced by class. Palestinian writer Tareq Baconi reflects on his childhood best friend, the boy he loved while growing up in Jordan, in his memoir Fire in Every Direction, set against the backdrop of his family's history of dispossession. Afro-Dominican writer Alejandro Heredia's novel Loca follows a queer Dominican immigrant processing trauma from his past in the Dominican Republic while navigating the financial and emotional precarity of his experience in the US. Moderating the conversation is Thomas Page McBee, whose memoir Amateur chronicles his training for a charity boxing match as he interrogates the cultural scripts of masculinity, aggression, and gender as a trans man.
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Classical Music | Young Concert Artists Prize Winning Violinist Performs Beethoven & More: Open Rehearsal + Q&A


One of today’s most acclaimed violinists, Randall Goosby, and piano collaborator Zhu Wang play Beethoven’s Spring Sonata plus works by Harry Burleigh, Dvorak, Debussy, and Amy Beach. Please note: The free event is the open rehearsal from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Paid tickets are also available for the following concert.
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Museums | First Saturdays: Spring Blossoms and AAPI Heritage - Art, Literature, and Performance Celebration


Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an evening of art, literature, music, and performance inspired by renewal and seasonal transformation. This edition of First Saturdays draws on the imagery of spring blossoms and the contemplative atmosphere of the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room, offering a space for reflection, inspiration, and cultural exchange. Featuring artists from Asian American and Pacific Islander diasporas in Brooklyn and beyond, the program showcases diverse creative voices through live performances, readings, and interactive art experiences.
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Opening Reception | Pleasure, Consumption, and Pop Culture: Paintings by Walter Robinson


This exhibition features paintings by Walter Robinson that explore desire, consumer culture, and the psychology of pleasure. Blending the visual language of Pop Art with a critical edge, his work examines how identity and meaning are shaped through commodities and mass media. Balancing irony and empathy, Robinson’s paintings transform everyday indulgences into reflective, often subversive images, capturing the tension between attraction and critique in a culture driven by consumption.
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Workshop | Economics Expert Guides You through Personal Finance


Economics Ph.D. Chitra Marti provides accessible guidance on managing your personal finances, demystifying retirement, savings, spending habits, and more.
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Jazz | R&B & Pop with Jazz Roots: Soulful, Cinematic Vocals


Anna Siciliano performs jazz influenced by those who classic genres into something completely new. Amy Winehouse, Frank Ocean, and Cleo Sol all have genre bending sounds that are reminiscent of Anna Siciliano's unique voice. Blending R&B and pop with unmistakable jazz roots, the New York-born artist of Italian heritage pairs rich harmonic textures with soulful, cinematic vocals--at once vulnerable, artful, and distinct.
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Sat, May 2
7:00 pm

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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, R&B & Pop with Jazz Roots: Soulful, Cinematic Vocals

Screening | Ghost in the Machine (2026): Artifical Intelligence Documentary (+ Filmmaker Discussion)


Ghost in the Machine exposes the buried history of artificial intelligence, not as a neutral system of algorithms, but as a technology shaped by racism, misogyny, and entrenched structures of power. Rejecting the notion of AI as inevitable or objective, the documentary traces how myths of progress and efficiency have obscured deeper political and cultural agendas, revealing the ideological foundations beneath the systems now rapidly reshaping modern society. This film is not about machines. It is about power. Ghost in the Machine interrogates who builds AI, who benefits from it, and who bears the cost.  Director: Valerie Veatch The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film, with Veatch in conversation with McKenzie Wark, Ezekiel Dixon Román, and Jessie Daniels.
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Play | UNSUPERVISED AND UNRULY: Comedy on Adolescence & Mental Health


"Welcome to Kinesthetic Youth Solutions (K.Y.S. for short), a spiritually enlightened, emotionally immersive camp for young women - and Derrick. Using kinesiotherapy, tactile art therapy, and, most importantly, puppet play, our methodology hopes to help these children achieve total internal awareness and balance. Over the course of our two-week program, six children and three teenage counselors will experience the highs and lows of adolescence. Will these teens and tweens learn to work through their issues with themselves and each other, or succumb to their demons and destroy each other?" Devised by: Dune Streeter, Iona McKidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, Mckenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, and Tess Johnstadt. Director: Ana Margineanu Cast: Dune Streeter, Iona Mckidd, Isabella Graziadei, Lebron Kenney, McKenna Flekman, Pinhsien Chen, Sadie Redmond, Sariya Sealey, Tess Johnstadt
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Dance Performance | Contemporary Dance Works Inspired by Progress in Choreography


Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School, "home to one of the more progressive collegiate dance departments in New York" (The New York Times), offers a distinctive undergraduate dance experience centered on recent developments in the field. Featuring works by Donna Uchizono and Jasmine Hearn, along with student-created work from Juliette Mapp's time-based performance senior seminar. All choreography will be performed by students of the Eugene Lang College Contemporary Dance Program.
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Plays, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Drama of Relationships, Trust, Resilience

Concert | Emerging Latine Artists Perform Diverse Works: From Contemporary to Neo-Classical


This event showcases some of the most compelling Latine artists working at the intersection of contemporary, experimental, and neo-classical music. This boundary-defying concert presents bold new pieces that celebrate the richness and complexity of Latine cultures, and highlights artists whose work expands the narrative of what Latine music can be, honoring diverse musical traditions while exploring new sonic futures.  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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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Emerging Latine Artists Perform Diverse Works: From Contemporary to Neo-Classical

Performance | Archives in Motion: Improvisation & Collective Creation in a Historic Site


Archives in Motion is a site-specific performance created and staged in a historic gymnasium—one of the first basketball courts in the United States. Led by faculty member Irina Kruzhilina, the project brings together performers to engage with the physical, historical, and social layers of the site. Drawing from materials found in the archives, the performance emerges through a process of research, improvisation, and collective creation.
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Play | Limitrophe: Apocalypstic Drama by Emerging Playwright


What can you build on a territory that has been reduced to ruins? On the edge of a border harbor, under a cloche, there aren’t many souls left living. Yet, THE GRAPEVINE narrates NEREO’s arrival to this terrible territory on Suspension Sunday. By chance (or not), he gets hired as a handyman at the Borrodale country house. There, in the middle of debris, are surviving THE BARONESS OF BORRODALE and JACKIE, childhood allies and accomplices. At first blush, the young man’s presence sows discord, friction, and jealousy between the two. At second blush, it also reveals the devastation of their past, and the limits of their future. Written by: Flavie Philipon
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Concert | A Steel Band Celebration of Trinidad & Tobago!


The concert by NYU Steel features an array of standard and contemporary works, joined by special guest artists from within the vibrant steel pan community. NYU Steel is an ensemble dedicated to the history, music, and culture of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Sat, May 2
8:00 pm

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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, A Steel Band Celebration of Trinidad & Tobago!

Classical Music | Diverse Choral Works Performed by 3 Distinct Vocal Ensembles


An evening of vocal performances from the NYU Chorale, Black Music Ensemble, and World Voices Collective. Three ensembles, representing diverse choral traditions, each offering a distinctive sound and cultural expression.
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Dance Performances, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, High-Energy Dance Show!
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Comedy Clubs, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Stand Up Comedy
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Performances, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Musical Drag Show: Heartfelt Storytelling

Concert | Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Amy Beach, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Miranda Lucas, viola. Program: Fernando Arroyo Lascurain Novel Voices J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 Amy Beach (1867-1944) (arr. Roger Hannay) Sonata
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Classical Music | Violin Pieces by Clara Schumann, Poulenc, & Schubert (In Person AND Online!)


Aram Kim, violin. Program: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Sonata for Violin and Piano, FP. 119 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934
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Concerts, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Violin Pieces by Clara Schumann, Poulenc, & Schubert (In Person AND Online!)
Sat, May 2
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Comedy Clubs, May 02, 2026, 05/02/2026, Stand Up Comedy

Open Studios | Pilot Light: Endurance, Care, and Sustained Artistic Practice


This group exhibition brings together new and recent works by Bre Andy, Praise Fuller, Gerald Lovell, Devin N. Morris, Nickola Pottinger, Curtis Talwst Santiago, and Taylor Simmons, spanning painting, sculpture, and installation. Framed as a meditation on endurance rather than spectacle, the exhibition presents artistic practice as a sustained, life-giving force rooted in care, community, and persistence. As its title suggests, it centers on the quiet yet continuous “pilot light” that keeps creative work alive amid changing conditions.
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Workshop | Tai Chi on the Plaza


Silvana Pizzuti leads a session to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
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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. Note: Some galleries are closed for installation. 
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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Baseball, & Soccer


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 1:30pm Mutua Madrid Open 1:30pm - 4:30pm MLB- NYY vs Baltimore 5:00pm - 7:00pm NWSL- Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
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Screenings, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Baseball, & Soccer

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park: Movement, Balance, and Longevity


Join a certified Tai Chi Instructor for an hour-long class focused on nourishing the body, calming the mind, and supporting long-term health and vitality. This class is welcoming, accessible, and highly effective, guiding you step by step into a solid, authentic foundation in Tai Chi, with a special emphasis on health, balance, and longevity.
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Sun, May 3
10:00 am

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Workshops, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Tai Chi in the Park: Movement, Balance, and Longevity

Museums | Contemporary Art, Open Doors: First Sundays at NYC's Leading Museum


This monthly program offers an accessible opportunity to explore groundbreaking exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists from around the globe. Explore the galleries with fun activities, make art, and gather for story times with special guests. Engage with current artistic dialogues and help expand the definition of art.
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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. 
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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.
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Sun, May 3
11:00 am

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Tours, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

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.
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City Walk | Walking the Flatiron District


Take a stroll through the beautiful and iconic Flatiron District. The neighborhood is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, such as the New York Life Building, the MetLife Clocktower, and the Flatiron Building. Expect to learn all about this district and its historical tidbits as you enjoy beautiful sights.
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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.
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Sun, May 3
11:30 am

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Museumss, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Sunday at a Unique Art Museum

Workshop | Print Your Own Mother's Day Card


Looking for a special Mother's Day gift? Create an original, festive design with the help of talented designers on hand to guide you, using the Museum's 19th-century printing equipment. See the museum's working collection in action and make something memorable for the mother figure in your life.
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Sun, May 3
12:00 pm

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Workshops, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Print Your Own Mother's Day Card

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.
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Dance, Laugh, and Sing Along!

Workshop | Buuild Your Own Plushie BFF with New York City Sewing Center (All Ages Welcome)


Here's a chance to build a plushie best friend or a specially tailored outfit for your mini-bestie with assistance from members of The New York City Sewing Center. A team of talented and passionate makers leads the way at this awesome all-ages create-athon where you can forge your perfect plush BFF to take home, or whip up a killer lewk for the fuzzy guy of your dreams. Learn the basics of clothing design and construction, then make your custom piece a reality with help from the pros. Now that you're ready to show off the squad, stop by our animation station and project your buddy onto the digital stage with advanced AI programming. Little monsters, unite! 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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Workshops, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Buuild Your Own Plushie BFF with New York City Sewing Center (All Ages Welcome)
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Musicals, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Hit Show Musical Parody

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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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Screening | Discover Work from International, Emerging Filmmakers: Day 2


Enjoy diverse films from students all over the world. Come celebrate all of the films!
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Sun, May 3
2:00 pm

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Screenings, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Discover Work from International, Emerging Filmmakers: Day 2
Sun, May 3
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Drama - Breaking Point and Unlikely Bond

Classical Music | Ensemble Works by Haydn & More


The Broadway Bach Ensemble, with bassist Timothy Cobb. Program: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Overture to "The Wasps" Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Symphony No. 99 In Eb Major, Hob. I/99 George Walker (1922-2018) Lyric for Strings Serge Koussevitzky (1874-1951) Double Bass Concerto In F# Minor, Op. 3
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Ensemble Works by Haydn & More

Jazz | Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists


Berta Indeed presents "Let the Music Play", a community jazz concert featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
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Sun, May 3
2:00 pm

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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Mozart's Masterpiece

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works by Saint-Saens for Pipa, Erhu, & Piano


The Joy Luck Trio - the world's first pipa, erhu and piano ensemble - creates a fresh sound world for classical music enthusiasts with Gao Hong, pipa, Karen Han, erhu, and Donna Weng Friedman, piano. Program: Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) The Swan (with improvisations on pipa and erhu) Lin Shicheng (1922-2006) Dragon Boat Gao Hong Flying Dragon Liu Tianhua (1895-1932) Flickering Candle Shadows Liu Tianhua (1895-1932) Birds Singing in the Empty Mountains Huang Haihuai (1935-1967) Horse Racing Stefania De Kenessey Three excerpts from MICROVIDS Gao Hong Pastoral Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) The Three Maries Gao Hong Nostalgia Huang Haihuai (1935-1967) Horse Racing
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Sun, May 3
2:00 pm

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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Music on the Water: Works by Saint-Saens for Pipa, Erhu, & Piano

Concert | Sea Chanteys: Singing Maritime Traditions (In Personn AND Online!)


Celebrate centuries of seafaring music in this hybrid monthly gathering. Join a joyful community singing traditional maritime work songs and ballads, whether you participate live or listen online. Each session invites everyone to sing along, lead a tune, or simply soak in the sound, keeping the rich traditions of sea chanteys alive in a warm and welcoming environment.
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Sea Chanteys: Singing Maritime Traditions (In Personn AND Online!)
Sun, May 3
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Shakespearean Comedy
Sun, May 3
2:00 pm

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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Story of Courage, Hope and Freedom
Sun, May 3
2:00 pm

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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Tony Winner in a Comedy
Sun, May 3
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Musicals, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Whimsical Romantic Comedy

Party | Roller Rink Party with Live DJ


Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, is as much fun to watch as it is to join! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, bring your own skates and get ready to groove with roller dancing. All skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Children under 14 must wear helmets for safety.
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2:45 pm

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Performance | The Cat and the Moon: W.B. Yeats One-Act Play


A performance of W.B. Yeats' one-act play, The Cat and the Moon, which was first performed in 1926. Performers imagine a timeless landscape in the west of Ireland. An old Blind Man has been carrying an old Lame Man on country roads for forty years in search of Saint Colman's holy well to be cured...or blessed. Three musicians sit off to the side as in the Japanese kyogen. They wear masks by Ralph Lee.
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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, The Cat and the Moon: W.B. Yeats One-Act Play

Classical Music | Chamber Music by Mendelssohn & More in a Historic Townhouse Setting


Ginevra Petrucci, flute, Samuel DeCaprio, cello, Kostja Kostic, clarinet, and Amir Farid, piano. Program: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871-1942) Trio in D minor for clarinet, cello and piano, Op. 3
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Sun, May 3
3:00 pm

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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Chamber Music by Mendelssohn & More in a Historic Townhouse Setting
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Dark Comedy Based on World Classic

Classical Music | Diverse Works Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride (In Person AND Online!)


Juilliard Pride Songbook brings a performance that celebrates the music of LGBTQIA+ composers past and present. Musicians from the Vocal Arts, Collaborative Piano, and Chamber Music departments come together to honor LGBTQIA+ artists who have left a lasting impact on the performing arts. This year’s Songbook features music from Young Concert Artists composer in residence Alistair Coleman, Juilliard Orchestra and AXIOM competition winner Vincent Zhang, and Joy Redmond, whose one-act opera debuted at the Kennedy Center. Also featured are three selections from the celebrated neo-romantic art song composer Ned Rorem, alongside a trio of Bob Dylan’s poems set to music by Pulitzer-winning composer John Corigliano. Program: Joy Redmond I Will Kiss Vincent Zhang Imprint I-II Alistair Coleman curve/he died at daybreak Ned Rorem (1923-2022) What If Some Little Pain John Corigliano (1938-) From Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Drama Exploring a Lifelong Family Bond
Sun, May 3
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Drama Set in the 80s
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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Musical Drag Show: Heartfelt Storytelling
Sun, May 3
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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Visually Compelling Theater by Critically-Acclaimed Director

Play | Limitrophe: Apocalypstic Drama by Emerging Playwright


What can you build on a territory that has been reduced to ruins? On the edge of a border harbor, under a cloche, there aren’t many souls left living. Yet, THE GRAPEVINE narrates NEREO’s arrival to this terrible territory on Suspension Sunday. By chance (or not), he gets hired as a handyman at the Borrodale country house. There, in the middle of debris, are surviving THE BARONESS OF BORRODALE and JACKIE, childhood allies and accomplices. At first blush, the young man’s presence sows discord, friction, and jealousy between the two. At second blush, it also reveals the devastation of their past, and the limits of their future. Written by: Flavie Philipon
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Jazz | Afternoon Concert with "Modern Jazz Wizard" Musicians


Esteemed pianists Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap bring their dazzling musicianship and husband-and-wife chemistry to the stage for an afternoon of inspired jazz artistry. Individually celebrated for their unmistakable voices -- NPR calls Charlap "one of the finest interpreters of American popular song" and Rosnes "a modern jazz wizard" -- together they create something truly special, as captured on their stunning duo album, Double Portrait.
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Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
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Sun, May 3
4:00 pm

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Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft


Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels. Writing exercises Personal attention Peer Workshop Guest Lectures
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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.
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Classical Music | Music of the English Courts of the 16C-18C by Acclaimed Period Instrumentalists


The sound of the viol (viola da gamba - bowed, fretted string instrument popular from the Renaissance through the Baroque aras) was treasured throughout Europe for its ability to emulate the human voice and to move the emotions of those who heard it. This concert shares how England’s courts and chapels were graced by this beautiful instrument, across three centuries. Parthenia Viols is a critically acclaimed viola da gamba quartet, widely regarded as one of the brightest ensembles in the early‑music world. They will be joined by one of the leading American viola da gamba players of his generation Arnie Tanimoto and acclaimed cellist and viola da gamba player Caroline Nicolas.
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Sun, May 3
4:00 pm

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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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Classical Music | Chamebr Works by Beethoven & Schubert (with Fortepiano) (In Person AND Online!)


Chamber music with fortepiano. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) An die ferne geliebte Op. 98 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) 12 Variations on a Theme from Judas Maccabeus, WoO 45 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Trio No. 2 for Violin, Cello and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 100
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Sun, May 3
5:00 pm

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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Chamebr Works by Beethoven & Schubert (with Fortepiano) (In Person AND Online!)
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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Comedy with Razor-Sharp Impressions
Sun, May 3
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Plays, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Intriguing Drama of Secrets

Museums | Step Inside a Historic Mansion and Explore Centuries of Design Evolution


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.
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Sun, May 3
5:00 pm

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Book Discussion | USA Today Bestselling Author Shares Her New Novel, Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block


Jesse Q. Sutanto (Dial A for Aunties, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers) discusses her new book, Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block, with Radha Vatsal.  Book Synopsis: A nearly divorced trophy wife enrolls in culinary school to win back her husband, only to find a fresh start in the unlikeliest of places.
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Performances, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Erotic Burlesque Show

Performance | Archives in Motion: Improvisation & Collective Creation in a Historic Site


Archives in Motion is a site-specific performance created and staged in a historic gymnasium—one of the first basketball courts in the United States. Led by faculty member Irina Kruzhilina, the project brings together performers to engage with the physical, historical, and social layers of the site. Drawing from materials found in the archives, the performance emerges through a process of research, improvisation, and collective creation.
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Classical Music | Chamber Works by Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, & More, with Fortepiano (In Person AND Online!)


Chamber music with fortepiano. Program: Nikolaus Freiherr von Krufft (1779-1818) Sonata for Horn and Piano Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Trio for Violin, Viola and Piano in C Minor, MWV Q3 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Fantasy for Piano 4 Hands in F Minor, D. 940 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Rondo for Piano 4 Hands in D Major, D. 608 "Notre amitié est invariable" Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934
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Musicals, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Whimsical Romantic Comedy

Play | Limitrophe: Apocalypstic Drama by Emerging Playwright


What can you build on a territory that has been reduced to ruins? On the edge of a border harbor, under a cloche, there aren't many souls left living. Yet, THE GRAPEVINE narrates NEREO's arrival to this terrible territory on Suspension Sunday. By chance (or not), he gets hired as a handyman at the Borrodale country house. There, in the middle of debris, are surviving THE BARONESS OF BORRODALE and JACKIE, childhood allies and accomplices. At first blush, the young man's presence sows discord, friction, and jealousy between the two. At second blush, it also reveals the devastation of their past, and the limits of their future. Written by: Flavie Philipon
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Classical Music | Ensemble Works by Emerging Composers


Hear a concert from Nevermind the Noise, a graduate composer collective committed to the composition and performance of new experimental concert music. Rather than exploring the repertoire of an established tradition, the group seeks to break down common conceptions of what music is while engaging the community through collaborative art projects and performances.
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Sun, May 3
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, British Synth Pop 80s Star at a Legendary Venue
Sun, May 3
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Concerts, May 03, 2026, 05/03/2026, Songs from Musicals
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Dance Performance | High-Energy Dance Show!

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