Events in New York City

Tue/May 5Anuv Jain "Dastakhat World Tour"

Mon, 4 May 2026

The Town Hall

Music

Anuv Jain brings his "Dastakhat World Tour" to Town Hall in New York for an intimate singer-songwriter concert featuring his acoustic indie-pop songs in Hindi and English.

BEYOND LIFE AND DEATH

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Various NYC Locations

Literature

Jet Li appears at Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue to celebrate the release of Beyond Life and Death with a book-launch-style event in NYC. The program includes a brief appearance, Q&A, and a signing at the flagship store, offering fans a chance to engage with the author and the new title.

Ron Carter: 89th Birthday Celebration

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Ron Carter's 89th Birthday Celebration at Blue Note Jazz Club turns Manhattan into a jazz temple, lush bass solos and tight ensembles gliding over velvet-cool backstage vibes.

How to Stand Out in Job Interviews | Free Class

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

General Assembly

Lecture

Join General Assembly in New York City for a free class on How to Stand Out in Job Interviews. This career-development session covers interview strategies, standout storytelling, and AI-informed tips to sharpen your pitch, tailor your answers, and land offers. A practical, professional session for job-seekers.

Bella White

Mon, 4 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Bella White performs live at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on May 5, 2026 — an intimate singer-songwriter concert for fans of indie/folk live music.

PRI Innovation Forum: Empowering Hyperlocal Response

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:30 AM

The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 2nd floor

Conference

The NYC PRI, in partnership with Columbia Engineering, hosts a one-day conference on practical innovations in public health preparedness and response. The 2026 forum connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at The Forum at Columbia University in NYC.

Thriving in Transition: Perimenopause and Mental Health

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Amphitheater 1

Lecture

An educational talk on perimenopause and mental health featuring Dr. Nicole Tchalim and Dr. Oluwakemi Balogun. Held in Amphitheater 1 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the session explores mood changes, sleep, anxiety, and psychiatric considerations during the transition, with practical guidance for patients and clinicians.

Biffy Clyro: The Futique Tour

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Irving Plaza

Music

Brit-rock trio Biffy Clyro brings The Futique Tour to Irving Plaza in New York City, delivering punchy riffs, soaring choruses and a high-octane set in an intimate, club-style venue. Fans will revel in its raw energy and well-crafted modern rock textures.

The Pharcyde

Tue, 5 May 2026

Brooklyn Bowl

Music

Alternative hip-hop legends The Pharcyde headline a live show at Brooklyn Bowl on May 6, 2026 — expect energetic throwback performances, classic tracks and a party atmosphere.

Texas Rangers at New York Yankees

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:05 PM

Yankee Stadium

Sports

MLB regular-season game: Texas Rangers at New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on 2026-05-05, offering live baseball action and a family-friendly stadium experience in the Bronx.

CUEGR: Muzzling Science

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

Lecture

Columbia University hosts CUEGR: Muzzling Science, an Epidemiology Grand Rounds lecture on the history of government-controlled censorship and misinformation in public health, delivered by Alfredo Morabia (Alan Berkman Memorial Lecture). The talk is scheduled for May 5, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm, with an in-person location to be announced and a Zoom option available.

Shakespeare in Translation with Daniel Hahn and James Shapiro

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

15 Lafayette AvenueBrooklyn,NY11217

Literature

Join translator Daniel Hahn and scholar James Shapiro for an insightful New York conversation on Shakespeare in translation, centered on Hahn's new book If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation. A spirited, literary evening for readers and scholars.

Village Fête 2026

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

Pioneer Works

Festival

Village Fête 2026 at Pioneer Works is a community arts-and-music festival celebrating local culture with performances, food, and family-friendly activities in Red Hook.

Open Mike Eagle @ Sultan Room

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Sultan Room

Music

Open Mike Eagle headlines a live hip-hop show at the intimate Sultan Room in Brooklyn. Expect witty wordplay and sharp storytelling delivered with high-energy in a cozy NYC venue.

112th: Marilyn Hacker for Transitions

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Book Culture 112th St

Literature

Join renowned poet Marilyn Hacker for a reading of her latest book Transitions at Book Culture on 112th Street, followed by a moderated discussion. The intimate NYC bookstore setting promises thoughtful insights into craft, memory, and contemporary poetry.

Studio PAVONE OR EIGHT: 1st Live Tour – Gather

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Racket NYC

Music

Studio PAVONE OR EIGHT launch their 1st LIVE TOUR GATHER in New York's Racket, a preview of a bold North and South American run, blending punchy synths and kinetic grooves.

Depresión Sonora @ The Rooftop, Elsewhere

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Elsewhere

Music

Depresión Sonora performs a moody, world-flavored live set on The Rooftop at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. The NYC rooftop show promises atmospheric, energetic tunes with a hint of Latin influence, ideal for a late-evening urban night out.

Wed/May 6Rob Has A Podcast Live

Tue, 5 May 2026

The Town Hall

Theater

Live taping of Rob Has a Podcast at Town Hall with host Rob Cesternino and guests discussing reality TV, fan Q&A, and on-stage banter for fans of the show.

Ron Carter: 89th Birthday Celebration

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Ron Carter's 89th Birthday Celebration at Blue Note Jazz Club in New York fuses masterful bass with swinging bop and intimate quartet interplay, as legendary peers honor the iconic bassist beneath warm chandeliers and a crackling, smoke-kissed atmosphere.

Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Art

Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting is a relaxed family-friendly workshop at CMOM's Makerspace. May 5–8 offers two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) where participants paint with water on a Buddha board, creating fleeting art that fades.

Cazzu live at Madison Square Garden

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Madison Square Garden

Music

Argentine rapper Cazzu headlines a high-energy hip-hop night at the Infosys Theater inside Madison Square Garden, New York. Expect a bold live set with pulsing beats, striking visuals, and the electric arena atmosphere.

Animal Wisdom

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Signature Theatre

Theater

Animal Wisdom is a contemporary drama presented at Signature Theatre on May 5, 2026 at 19:30, offering a ticketed evening of live theatrical performance exploring human-animal themes.

Lucy Bedroque

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Music Hall of Williamsburg

Music

Lucy Bedroque with 9lives and kuru light Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn with jangly indie pop and sparkling riffs, a playful, intimate night under string lights.

AI for Data Analysis

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 8:00 AM

General Assembly

Workshop

Join General Assembly in New York City for a practical 3-hour workshop on AI-powered data analysis. Learn core concepts, hands-on techniques, and tools to turn data into actionable insights, guided by experienced instructors in a focused learning environment.

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