Edges of Ailey, opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on September 25, is the first large-scale museum exhibition to celebrate the life, dances, influences, and enduring legacy of visionary artist and choreographer Alvin Ailey (b. 1931, Rogers, Texas; d. 1989, New York, New York). This dynamic showcase—described as an “extravaganza” by curator Adrienne Edwards—brings together visual […]
Enter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night. The timeless holiday magic of rail travel fills the Garden with nostalgia as model locomotives and trolleys trundle through our picture-perfect outdoor lawn display and bring the Haupt Conservatory to life with the busy […]
Join us for a beloved family tradition at the Bronx Zoo. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. Tickets $41.95-$56.95.
Millions of lights and hundreds of wildlife lanterns spread across 6 lantern trails representing almost 100 animal and plant species will connect you to the real wildlife and wild places that WCS staff works to protect through our field programs around the world, and at our zoos and aquarium in New York. From tiny toads […]
From November 29 to January 19, experience an enchanting night with Koda’s Adventure to the Magical Forest at Citi Field in Flushing this winter! Walk through the whimsical wonderland to see Koda’s dreams through the luminous art installations. Try out delicious foods and beverages at our Forest Food Court, enjoy live cultural music and dance […]
Join us for Friday morning storytime at our interim Red Hook location at 362 Van Brunt Street! All ages 0-5 are welcome. Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime! Registration is not required.
En Foco, in partnership with Pregones and the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, is proud to present In The Spirit Y En El Espíritu: Works by Mariana Yampolsky. This exhibition features a curated selection of portraits by renowned Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolsky (1925–2002), curated by Xavier Robles Armas. The exhibition is an initiative of the Nueva Luz Study Center (NLSC) and […]
Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center A new era for Nets basketball began with the opening of Barclays Center for the 2012–13 season. The state-of-the-art arena offers fans an intimate setting, outstanding sightlines, premium amenities, and the distinctive Brooklyn Taste program, bringing the borough's culinary favorites to the arena's concessions, suites, restaurants, and clubs. Located in the heart […]
Celebrating 21 years, NYC Winter Jazzfest is proud to continue highlighting artists deserving greater attention while nurturing an audience for Black American Music and amplifying artists' messages of justice, wellness and progressive change on and off the stage. Artist-in-Residence Makaya McCraven will perform four different sets. Festival highlights include an opening night concert with Aja […]
Experience a captivating puppet show presented by Chinese Theatre Works. The performance will take place at the Flushing Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing, NY.
Get warm from the cold with the soothing notes from the QC Jazz Collective! Part of our FREE Fall & Winter World Music concert series at Oak Ridge at Forest Park, in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts and NYC Parks. Artists include: Drums: David Najera Gonzalez Trombone: Kazoo Murakami Piano: Yeon Ji […]
Thursday Nights Jazz, featuring a performance by Tyler Bullock II, a New York-based pianist, composer, and arranger. Fans will see him at Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY. Cutting-edge contemporary jazz artists are presented October to May. The season culminates in the annual two-day Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival each June. From Curator […]
In “Voices,” artist Margarita Athanasiou dives into the hidden histories of Victorian-era mediums and New Age spiritualists, as well as her own grandmother. What emerges is a story about female empowerment, capitalism, and the unexpected relationship between information technology and the spirit world. Her riveting video essay makes the case for the body as the […]
Come share your writing and discuss it with others in this supportive space! Our featured reader is Tobias Carroll, the author of four books — most recently the novel "Ex-Members." He lives in Brooklyn, where he's the managing editor of "Vol. 1 Brooklyn" and writes a monthly column for "Words Without Borders."
Who’s cute and tough and holds your stuff? Princess Backpack! Princess Backpack and Benjamin can’t wait to bring their unique style of silly, sweet, and interactive music to the Brooklyn Public Library. Benjamin writes scripts and songs for shows like Dora on Paramount+, Rosie’s Rules on PBS, and Vida the Vet on Netflix, and has […]
FREE TICKETS Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:30pm – 9:30pm Eastwood Manor 3371 Eastchester Road Bronx, New York 10469 Boss Lady Bridal Expos is recognized as one of the top bridal shows. As always, the expo features top wedding professionals. Our expo has everything you need for an incredible and memorable event. It features top wedding planners, who […]
Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. Come to listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam (limited availability). Brooklyn Poetry Slam rules Brooklyn Poetry Slam is a two-round performance poetry […]
Drumline Live, the show-stopping attraction created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movies, Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat, has already paraded onto some of the biggest theatre stages in America, Japan, and Korea. After performing over 300 shows since 2009, it’s time for a BRAND NEW show, with new music and […]
