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Three new site-responsive installations throughout City Hall Park examine justice, value, and artifice within the civic landscape Genesis Belanger: Heads or Tails June 2 – November 15, 2026 City Hall Park, Lower Manhattan Opening June 2, 2026, Public Art Fund will present Genesis Belanger: Heads or Tails, the artist’s first major public exhibition inContinue Reading
Photo by Liz Ligon The 2026 Edition of the High Line’s Annual Free, Youth-Led Event Invites NYC Teens to Bust a Move at This 1990s-inspired Party On Friday, May 29, 2026, from 4–8pm, young people ages 14 to 21 are invited to the High Line park in Manhattan to travelContinue Reading
Image © AMNH As the New York/New Jersey region prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™, the American Museum of Natural History this month will launch World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community and Science of Sport, a series of programs and experiences that includes FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties. Rooted in theContinue Reading
RAGLAN, NEW ZEALAND – MAY 25: Five-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore of Hawaii and WSL Champion Italo Ferreira of Brazil after winning the Final at the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro on May 25, 2026 at Raglan, New Zealand. (Photo by Rambo Estrada/World Surf League) World Champions and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalists Carissa Moore (HAW) and ItaloContinue Reading
Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment With 60+ free events and resources across the five boroughs, New York Music Month showcases and strengthens New York City’s music ecosystem through performances, professional development, networking, and conversations that shape the industry Including the annual NYMM Conference, 40+ talks, 20+Continue Reading
Celebrations include the Library’s annual Anti-Prom for teens, a new Library After Hours on Queer Magic, an NYPL presence at the NYC Pride March, and much more for all ages. The New York Public Library commemorates Pride Month through June with a spotlight on our important archival materials and programming that celebrate LGBTQIA+Continue Reading
Image Courtesy of Downtown Alliance and Art on the Ave NYC Revolutionary-Themed Artworks Will Be Displayed on Lower Manhattan Storefronts Throughout Summer As America turns 250, the Alliance for Downtown New York has unveiled “Revolutionary Reflections” to recognize the many events that shaped the American Revolution that took place inContinue Reading
Coney Island. Photo by Dana Andreea Gheorghe on Unsplash Beachgoers are reminded to only swim when lifeguards are on duty between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily Landmark Orchard Beach Pavilion reopens this summer following $114 million reconstruction NYC Parks has announced that the City’s public beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 23 and remain open throughContinue Reading
Johannes Adam Simon Oertel (1823–1909). Pulling Down the Statue of King George III, New York City, ca. 1852–1853. Oil on canvas. New-York Historical Society, Gift of Samuel Verplanck Hoffman, 1925.6 On view June 18 – November 1, 2026 The New York Historical presents Democracy Matters, the inaugural exhibition of the newContinue Reading
Photo: Christine Butler As the city warms, a season of public programs invites audiences to gather for Museum Mile, Late Shift performances, and vibrant offerings inspired by exhibitions on view This spring and summer, the Guggenheim New York invites visitors of all ages and interests to venture outside and exploreContinue Reading