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Young People’s Concert: Celebration Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Celebrate 100 years of Young People’s Concerts with madcap sounds, humor, and surprises — and discover how composers throughout the ages have used these tools to comment on important issues of their day. Featuring cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Arrive early for YPC Overtures, on the Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade and Hearst Tier 1, where…
🎟 $38-$57
Galli Theater: Beauty & The Beast Galli Theater 72 Warren St,
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. Lost in the woods, a wealthy salesman stumbles upon an enchanted castle inhabited by a once handsome prince now cursed to take the form of a beast. The beast allows the man to enter his castle. Desiring to fulfill his youngest daughter’s…
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids
Color Wink Studio First Saturday Family Art Making Sugar Hill Creamery 184 Lenox Avenue between 119th St & 120th Streets,
Join Color Wink Studio and Sugar Hill Creamery to make some art and enjoy some ice cream. On the first Saturday of every month there will be free drop-in art making for the whole family.
MOCACREATE: Super Small Businesses Museum Of Chinese In America 215 Centre Street,
Celebrate favorite Chinatown small businesses and making our own. Design a storefront with Teaching Artist Yu Rong using cardboard, fabric, foam, and more. Got the juiciest mangos? The coolest clothes? The bounciest noodles? Tell your neighbors where to get them. Then add your shop to our collaborative Chinatown scene, and maybe learn about a new…
May the 4th Be with You: A Tribute to Star Wars The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street,
Celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th with the screening of three treasures from the Paley Archive. See the original cast of Star Wars on The Muppet Show, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Star Wars, and a special in-depth look at the Star Wars legacy from the History Channel.
🎟 $20, $16/students, free/ages 1 & under
The Kingdom Dance Company Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Join The Kingdom Dance Company for an unforgettable interactive dance experience. In celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, a high-energy dance party embraces the culture, music, and moves that have shaped generations. All levels are welcome, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned dancer. The Steppin’ into HIP-HOP series honors the rich history and…
Mandarin Immersion Pop-up Concert in Propsect Park Propsect Park, Meadowport Arch Inside Prospect Park near Carroll Street, Brookyln
Celebrate a beautiful spring day with live guitar performances of favorite Mandarin children’s songs, Featuring an original line up of beloved childhood nursery rhymes and catchy tunes, children will embark on a musical journey to explore the wonders of classic Mandarin children’s songs and sing their hearts out led by a guitarist. Snacks provided as…
🎟 $35/family
Viva el Cinco de Mayo: Festival of Son Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing
Join a second annual Cinco de Mayo family celebration featuring world-renowned ensembles such as Mariachi Real De Mexico with special guest José Adán Pérez, Tlen Huicani from Veracruz, Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York showcasing the vibrant traditions of Mexican music and dance. Experience lively rhythms, colorful costumes, and the rich cultural heritage…
🎟 $20
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W,
Sample the diversity of tasty cupcakes in NYC on a two-hour tour of trendy cupcake shops. All the sweets are included, plus build a custom cupcake.
🎟 $70, $40/ages 3-14, free/ages 2 & under
Wall to Wall Prince Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th Street,
Join an unforgettable extravaganza of music, film, dance, stories, and more, as an incredible roster of artists pays tribute to the legendary Prince through a nonstop celebration and exploration of the icon and the work he created, championed, and inspired. Happenings include a sing-along, original choreography, an exclusive conversation with the team bringing Purple Rain…
Star Wars Screening Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown 60 W 37th St,
Celebrate Star Wars Day with special themed screenings of the original late 70s/early 80s trilogy. Before the film and enjoy Star Wars trivia, photo ops, and a costume contest. Starting at 4 pm, settle in and watch Star Wars: A New Hope on a big screen under the stars. Stick around for screenings of the…
🎟 $35
And Then, Now Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, Price: This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic…
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors
Bronx Night Market
Celebrate the Bronx's diverse culture and cuisine and try up-and-coming food concepts. Sample a curated selection of local Bronx and NYC-based food, beverage, arts & crafts, and packaged goods vendors. Visit the Montefiore Einstein Healthy Me Zone with a kids playground, food sampling and giveaways. Family and pet friendly.
Queens International Night Market: Kids Entrepreneur Day New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Celebrate Small Business Month at the large, family-friendly open-air night market's 2nd annual Kid Entrepreneur Day. Meet and shop from some of the coolest girl bosses around town. Sample cuisine from around the world in Queens. Shop around 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food. Also enjoy live music and cultural performances celebrating the…
Rena Anakwe’s Lifting the Ground Up Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Join a site-specific, public performance art ritual in Hearst Plaza inspired by the element of earth and incorporates sound, visuals, plants, and scent. Through the restoration of native ecology, land stewardship, and communal care, it is a durational tribute to the communities of San Juan Hill. The project began in fall 2023 with a communal…
First Saturday: In Bloom Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Enjoy engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment for all ages the first Saturday of the month at Brooklyn Museum. Celebrate Spring and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of artists, poets, and musicians from the Asian diaspora in Brooklyn and beyond. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general…
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Enjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the PAC NYC lobby stage. Illustrious Annie Ohayon, music curator and publicist behind the careers of legends like Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, and Angelique Kidjo, among many others, curates an intimate concert series for true music lovers. First come, first served basis with limited…
Ice Theatre of New York Chelsea Piers Pier 62 - 23rd St. & Hudson River Park Chelsea/Meatpacking,
Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) glides into the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink for its 2024 home season performances. Pieces include In Flight Entertainment, an exploration of the circles created in dancing both on the ice and in the air, and Neurocircle, an aerial skating piece is created by an autistic artist, working with the…
🎟 $25-$50
Illumination NYC Belvedere Plaza North End Ave & BPC Esplanade,
Interact with 15+ light art installations, interactive pieces, projection mapping, light based performers, a giant stage, DJs and more at a free Festival of Light in lower Manhattan, presented by Illumination NYC in partnership with World Trade Center Oculus & Battery Park City Authority, feattures Closing night, Saturday, May 4, includes a Star Wars themed…
Star Gazing Pier I 500 West 70th Street,
Join Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers for views of the evening skies through their telescopes at Pier I.