Events for Professionals in New York City

Music in the Classroom: Teacher Workshop (Virtual)

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

The Morgan Library & Museum

Workshop

A virtual teacher workshop on Music in the Classroom hosted by The Morgan Library & Museum. Learn practical strategies to integrate music into classroom lessons and boost student engagement through hands-on activities and curated resources. Tue, May 19, 2026, 4:30–6:30 PM ET; registration is required.

May Community Happy Hour With The Foundation For Community Psychoanalysis

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 4:30 PM

National Sawdust

Community

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month at National Sawdust with a free community happy hour. Kick off with drink specials, then a live discussion on music therapy with the Foundation for Community Psychoanalysis, followed by audience Q&A and more music.

Withdrawal Period Begins: First 3-Week Session

Tue, 19 May 2026

New York University

Lecture

New York University hosts the first three-week session titled 'Withdrawal Period Begins,' an on-campus lecture examining the mechanics and implications of withdrawal periods in health and education contexts. The program starts at NYU on the NYC campus and invites students and professionals to explore policy and practice.

ProductCon

Tue, 19 May 2026

New York, NY (USA)

Conference

ProductCon in New York gathers product managers and tech leaders for a focused conference on product-management, strategy, and customer-centered development. Expect expert talks, practical sessions, and valuable networking in NYC.

The SKETCH Jam

Tue, 19 May 2026

Peoples Improv Theater

Comedy

The Sketch Jam at The PIT in New York features rapid-fire sketch performances by up-and-coming comedians, blending witty characters with bold premises in an intimate, high-energy venue. An informal night perfect for fans of short-form comedy and live collaboration.

Discovery Zone @ Stone Circle Theatre

Tue, 19 May 2026

Stone Circle Theatre

Music

Discovery Zone at Stone Circle Theatre in New York invites you to a live music night in an intimate theatre setting. Expect energetic indie vibes and a casual, social evening in NYC. A crowd-friendly show for fans seeking a vivid, memorable concert experience.

Opera Montana presents A River Runs Through It: Page to Stage

Tue, 19 May 2026

National Sawdust

Theater

A page-to-stage preview at National Sawdust pairing readings by John Maclean from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It with selections from a newly commissioned opera by Opera Montana ahead of its Bozeman premiere.

HAPPY CAMP3R POP-UP, NYC

Wed, 20 May 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

Festival

HAPPY CAMP3R POP-UP is a NYC food festival spanning multiple venues, including a flagship stop at 251 Elizabeth Street. It spotlights creative bites and wellness‑linked experiences while highlighting mental-health awareness, inviting locals and visitors to taste, mingle, and explore Sept 15–21, 2026.

UX Design Basics with AI

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 8:00 AM

General Assembly

Tech

Hands-on tech workshop at General Assembly in New York City, covering UX design basics with AI and emphasizing customer-centered problem framing. Learn practical framing techniques to align design decisions with user needs, powered by AI insights. Ideal for professionals seeking actionable, design-focused methods.

DeWitt Goodman Seminar: John N. Campbell, PhD

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 8:30 AM

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Room: Atchley PH 8 E 107

Lecture

The DeWitt Goodman Seminar features John N. Campbell, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the University of Virginia, presenting current research in neuroscience. Hosted at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Atchley PH 8 E 107, NYC, this formal lecture offers insights into biology and brain science.

Story/Teller Arts: Annie Baker on Infinite Life

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

15 Lafayette AvenueBrooklyn,NY11217

Literature

An intimate New York literary reading as Annie Baker discusses Infinite Life, a funny, tender meditation on chronic illness, desire, and everyday longing. The evening blends sharp storytelling with warm empathy, inviting reflection.

Drayton Farley "Special Duo Performance feat. Jimmy Teardrop"

Wed, 20 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Drayton Farley performs a special duo with Jimmy Teardrop at Bowery Ballroom, delivering a moody, guitar-forward show in NYC. Expect intimate, harmonized vocals and raw indie energy in a brick-walled, iconic venue.

The Chemical Biology Discussion Group End-of-Year Symposium

Wed, 20 May 2026

The New York Academy of Sciences

Conference

End-of-year symposium by the Chemical Biology Discussion Group at the New York Academy of Sciences in New York, featuring talks and discussions on current topics in chemical biology on 2026-05-21.

COHPM Symposium: AI in Evidence-Based Health Care

Wed, 20 May 2026

Kimmel Center 275

Conference

NYU's COHPM Symposium explores how artificial intelligence is shaping evidence-based health care, with talks on clinical decision support, data ethics, and implementation in practice. Held at the Kimmel Center in New York City, the event gathers researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to discuss AI's evolving role.

NIA ARCHIVES - OUT OF HER SHELL - LIVE SHOW

Wed, 20 May 2026

Mercury Lounge

Music

Experience Nia Archives live as she performs her electric electronic/jungle set 'Out of Her Shell' at Mercury Lounge in New York City. The intimate venue will pulse with bass-heavy tracks, sleek visuals, and club energy on May 21, 2026, offering a standout night of contemporary dance music.

LIC May Book Club

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Book Culture LIC

Literature

Book Culture LIC hosts its May Book Club on May 21 at 6pm in Long Island City to discuss Stoner by John Williams. A friendly literary meetup where readers share insights, quotes, and favorite passages in a relaxed, social setting.

Lorna Shore @ Brooklyn Paramount

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Brooklyn Paramount

Music

Lorna Shore headlines the Brooklyn Paramount for a heavy metal night in New York, supported by Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm. Expect crushing riffs, relentless drums, and soaring screams in an intimate indoor setting that proves why this venue is a staple of the NYC metal scene.

Bid for the Future: Artist Conversation

Thu, 21 May 2026 · All day

New Museum

Art

Join a lively artist conversation at the New Museum as Steffani Jemison, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Precious Okoyomon, and WangShui discuss futures in art, representation, and collective practice. A cerebral, artist-led dialogue in a cutting-edge space.

Wine Dinner: Campania

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

Eataly NYC Flatiron

Food

Experience Campania in a wine dinner at Eataly NYC Flatiron. This curated evening pairs regional wines with a multi-course dining experience, including a guided wine-tasting and chef-selected dishes in a lively, upscale setting.

Reading: Center for Fiction 2026 Emerging Writer Fellows

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

15 Lafayette AvenueBrooklyn,NY11217

Literature

Join the Center for Fiction for a live reading with the 2026 Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellows. They will share published pieces and works in progress in an intimate NYC venue, followed by discussion and Q&A. A fresh, showcase-style evening of new literary voices.

Caroline at Knockdown Center

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Knockdown Center

Music

Caroline headlines a live show at Knockdown Center in New York, bringing an energetic indie set to the industrial venue. Expect melodic hooks, punchy guitars, and a vivid, immersive concert experience.

NY Philharmonic: Janowski Conducts Mendelssohn’s Scottish

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center

Music

The New York Philharmonic performs Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony under Marek Janowski at David Geffen Hall, a program inspired by Holyrood Abbey’s ruins. Christopher Martin is the soloist in Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, with Mozart’s Serenata Notturna opening the evening—a refined, high-level orchestral experience at Lincoln Center.

Kenny Garrett

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Kenny Garrett lights up Blue Note Jazz Club with blistering sax, soulful riffs and hard-hitting modern jazz, delivering an intimate, high-energy night of virtuoso improvisation.

Tone Stith

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Tone Stith headlines a live show at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Expect smooth, soulful vocals blending modern R&B with jazz influences in an intimate club setting.

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