Events in New York City

Smorgasburg Friday - World Trade Center

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Oculus (World Trade Center Transportation Hub)

Food

Smorgasburg at the World Trade Center is NYC's large open-air food market with 100+ local and international vendors, open Fridays 11am–6pm from April through October; free entry.

Peso Pluma @ UBS Arena

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

UBS Arena

Music

Peso Pluma headlines a prime evening at UBS Arena in Elmont, with Tito Double P joining the stage. A high-energy Latin music spectacle blending regional Mexican vibes with contemporary sounds in a large indoor arena.

Caifanes @ Palladium Times Square

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Palladium Times Square Theater

Music

Caifanes take the stage at Palladium Times Square in New York City for a high-energy Latin rock night. The iconic Mexican band blends rock with tropical and traditional influences, delivering a punchy, crowd-pleasing set in a premier Times Square venue.

Silhouettes in Silk: Costume Design Studio

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Family

Hands-on costume-design workshop for families at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Explore silk silhouettes and traditional ao dai/ao gam costumes, then design wearable art in the Makerspace during May 1–3 (multiple sessions daily).

José James Presents Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane with Special Guest Tia Fuller

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

José James presents Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane at Blue Note Jazz Club with Ron Blake as special guest, delivering soaring sax-led tribute and intimate, fiery interludes in New York.

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:05 PM

Yankee Stadium

Sports

Spring Training MLB game: Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on 2026-03-19 with ESPN coverage, offering classic ballpark atmosphere for fans and families.

Urban Agriculture & Regenerative Farming Workshop

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 9:00 AM

Tompkins Square Library

Workshop

Join a hands-on workshop at Tompkins Square Park on May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to explore urban agriculture and regenerative farming. Learn to design ecological urban gardens, select native plants and pollinators, and access city resources and free training/materials for beginners. RSVP via Engage or [email protected]; Start:Empowerment hosts.

Big Blue: AI Psychodiagnostics in Depression

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

Lecture

Online lecture hosted by the Center for Disability Studies and ACM History Committee. On Zoom, Friday May 1, 4-5:30 PM ET, Jeff Nagy speaks with Whit Pow about how AI is reshaping psychiatric disability and depression diagnosis—from DSM-era computation to contemporary algorithmic psychodiagnostics, and the implications for care and ethics.

Confronting Corruption:Legal Challenges & Civic Responses in Ukraine

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:30 AM

International Affairs Building

Conference

Columbia's Harriman Institute hosts a roundtable on Ukraine's anti-corruption landscape, examining legal challenges and civic responses.

Filipino Inspired Banig Mat Weaving

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:45 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Workshop

Hands-on Banig mat-weaving workshop for kids at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. A Filipino-inspired craft on the 3rd-floor PlayWorks, designed for ages 4 and younger. Sessions Fri May 1 2:45–3:45 pm and Sat–Sun May 2–3 with 11:15 am–12:15 pm and 2:45–3:45 pm.

José James @ Blue Note Jazz Club

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

José James performs with Tia Fuller at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, delivering a modern jazz and soulful vocal blend. A premier NYC jazz-club night featuring world-class musicians in an intimate, renowned venue.

Teksupport: Kevin de Vries (3 hr set)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Stage B

Nightlife

Kevin de Vries headlines a three-hour techno DJ set at Stage B for Teksupport in New York City, delivering driving beats and immersive club energy into the late night. A marquee techno night at a renowned venue, blending precise mixing with intimate, high-energy vibes.

MIKASpinning Out Tour North America

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Rooftop at Pier 17

Music

MIKA brings the Spinning Out North America tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 2, 2026 for an outdoor pop concert in New York City.

Hands-On Agnolotti Cooking Class

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

Eataly NYC Downtown

Food

Join a hands-on pasta session at Eataly NYC Downtown to master Agnolotti from start to finish. Guided by expert chefs, you’ll roll, fill, and sauce your own pasta, then enjoy a wine tasting and a special dining experience in a lively urban market setting.

Steam Powered Giraffe

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Racket NYC

Music

Steam Powered Giraffe bring their steampunk theatrical indie show to Racket on May 1 with preferred viewing lounge access and dedicated bar space; free entry per listing.

DRUNK BOLLYWOOD LIVE!

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Bell House

Comedy

Drunk Bollywood Live! brings a wild, Bollywood-inspired comedy night to The Bell House in Brooklyn. Expect rowdy sketches, musical bits, and audience interaction delivered with a high-energy, casual vibe. A fun night for fans of Bollywood cinema and stand-up in New York City.

NYC B2B Fintech Founders & Operators Finale

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:30 PM

Tech

Finale event for NYC's B2B Fintech Founders & Operators program, uniting fintech founders and operators for closing remarks, industry insights, and targeted networking. Expect sharp talks, peer connections, and opportunities to form collaborations within NYC's growing fintech scene.

Mentorship Laser Tag

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:30 AM

Area 53

Community

Mentorship Laser Tag combines mentorship-minded networking with a playful arena game at Area 53 in NYC. Hosted by the Muslim Students Association for the whole university, this indoor, casual event invites students to connect while enjoying a team-based laser-tag experience.

An Evening With Maya Hawke / The Maitreya Corso Tour

Fri, 1 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Maya Hawke brings her Maitreya Corso Tour to Bowery Ballroom for an intimate evening of original singer-songwriter indie/folk performances in New York City.

All That Remains @ The Stone Pony

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Stone Pony

Music

All That Remains headlines The Stone Pony in Asbury Park with metalcore peers Born of Osiris and The Dead Eyes. Expect heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and a tight club-show atmosphere at this classic Jersey venue.

Spring Issue Launch Party (The Minetta Review)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 9:00 AM

English Department

Literature

Join The Minetta Review for the Spring 2026 issue launch at NYU's English Department. Free copies of the issue, snacks, and a campus literary gathering celebrate the magazine's newest release in a casual academic setting.

TCB – Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: Film Screening & Talk

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center

Film

NYU's Cantor Film Center hosts a screening and conversation on TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, a biographical portrait of Toni Cade Bambara.

Juilliard Jazz Brunch Mary Lou Williams Ensemble

Fri, 1 May 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Juilliard Jazz Brunch featuring the Mary Lou Williams Ensemble at Blue Note Jazz Club in New York on May 2, 2026 — a live brunch-time jazz performance showcasing top Juilliard talent in an intimate club setting.

Becoming Alumni Happy Hour

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Amity Hall, 80 W 3rd Street, New York, New York 10012

Community

Celebrate the transition from student to alum at the SI3 Alumni Happy Hour at Amity Hall in New York City. Network with current students and graduates, enjoy drink tickets and light bites, and toast the year’s end on May 1.

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