Events in New York City

Antarctica! Crew Wanted

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 8:30 AM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Theater

A bold live performance from Lincoln Center Presents that imagines a sailing crew stranded in Antarctica. With immersive storytelling and inventive stagecraft, the show blends adventure, humor, and science to transport the audience to the edge of the world.

2026 Health Policy & Management Healthcare Conference

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 4:00 AM

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

Conference

The Forum at Columbia University hosts the 2026 Health Policy & Management Healthcare Conference, examining how AI can advance healthcare while preserving equity and trust. Featuring a keynote and a morning panel, the event explores ethical guardrails and practical strategies for responsible AI in public health, health systems, and communities.

Lecture Series in AI: Dr. Byron Cook, Amazon-AWS

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 5:30 AM

Schapiro CEPSR, 530 W. 120 St., New York, NY 10027 Davis Auditorium (Room 412, 4th Floor)

Lecture

Columbia hosts a technology lecture by Dr. Byron Cook (Amazon AWS) on AI termination proofs and automatic methods for proving program termination. Part of the Lecture Series in AI, the 11:00–12:00 talk in Davis Auditorium at Schapiro CEPSR explores key techniques and real‑world implications; check‑in begins at 10:30, with registration required for affiliates and non‑affiliates.

Smorgasburg Friday - World Trade Center

Fri, 17 Apr 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.

Birth of the Blues - The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

Film at Lincoln Center

Music

Birth of the Blues returns to Film at Lincoln Center as The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis explores early blues roots through a lush big-band sound, cinematic solos, and magnetic live storytelling.

Boundless: Min Xiao-Fen and Julian Kytasty

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

A cross-cultural collaboration blending pipa and bandura in a boundary-crossing program at Lincoln Center. Boundless showcases Min Xiao-Fen and Julian Kytasty in a dynamic world-music evening that fuses traditional Chinese melodies with Ukrainian folk textures, performed in an iconic venue.

Patrick Radden Keefe + David Marchese: London Falling

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Strand Book Store

Literature

New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe, joined by David Marchese, discusses his new book London Falling at Strand Book Store. A sharp, intimate book-launch in NYC that dives into Keefe’s investigative storytelling and the story behind London Falling.

Actualizing ACT: Translating Concepts and Metaphors to Practice

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM

New York University

Conference

Join NYU for a continuing-education conference on Actualizing ACT: Translating Concepts and Metaphors to Practice. This session explains Acceptance and Commitment Therapy concepts and translates them into practical clinical work, with case discussions that bridge theory and real-world therapy.

Birth of the Blues — Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

Film at Lincoln Center

Music

Experience a historic blues-infused jazz program as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs Birth of the Blues at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This high-energy evening features masterful big-band playing that blends rootsy blues with sophisticated modern jazz in NYC's iconic venue.

Theo Parrish All Night

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 6:00 PM

Nowadays

Music

Legendary Detroit-born DJ Theo Parrish headlines an all-night deep-house and dub set at Nowadays in NYC. The long, immersive club-night promises propulsive grooves, warm bass textures, and a late-night dancefloor experience.

Production Grade Agents

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

135 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park

Lecture

An insightful lecture on building production-grade agents, exploring scalability, reliability, and deployment strategies for real-world AI systems. Held in Menlo Park, the free session dives into best practices and current challenges facing engineers turning ideas into robust software.

Akaash Singh

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Madison Square Garden

Comedy

Stand-up comedy by Akaash Singh at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A high-energy night of sharp observational humor, bold personal stories, and crowd work in an iconic arena. Perfect for fans of contemporary stand-up seeking big-city laughs.

ACF Nationals @ University of Maryland

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 1:00 AM

University of Maryland

Conference

ACF Nationals at the University of Maryland brings top collegiate quiz-bowl teams to campus for a high-stakes, fast-paced knowledge battle. This season's national tournament, hosted by Quiz Bowl at NYU – All-University, spans topics from science and history to literature and pop culture.

METALHEADZ: Dillinja, Paradox, Adred + XTRALIMB, JR2K, Christian Tokyo, MHMGRAMS

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 5:30 PM

Paragon

Music

Metalheadz brings a high-energy Drum & Bass/Jungle lineup to Paragon NYC, featuring Dillinja, Paradox, Adred + XTRALIMB, JR2K, Christian Tokyo, and MHMGRAMS. A late-night club showcase with thunderous bass, slick mixing, and iconic vibes at a premier Manhattan venue.

Blessd @ Barclays Center

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

Barclays Center

Music

Blessd lights up Barclays Center with pulsing reggaeton energy, blistering hooks and a high‑octane pop vibe, turning Brooklyn's colossal arena into a dancefloor fiesta under neon hoops and thunderous sound.

Michelle Buteau

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Madison Square Garden

Comedy

Experience a night of sharp, fearless humor as Michelle Buteau brings her stand-up to Madison Square Garden. With blistering stories, bold observations, and magnetic stage presence, this NYC performance promises big laughs in a legendary venue.

Shred Fest and Electronics Destruction Against ID Theft

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 LL110

Community

Shred Fest and Electronics Destruction is a campus safety outreach event at Hammer Health Sciences Center in NYC, part of CUIMC's Ride Your Bike to Campus. Attendees can shred old documents and destroy aging electronics to deter ID theft, with on-site tips from safety specialists.

Queen of Magic: Homage to Madame Adelaide Herrmann

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Theater

An elegant homage at Lincoln Center to Madame Adelaide Herrmann, the Queen of Magic. This evening features classic and contemporary illusion, spotlighting Herrmann's pioneering artistry in a refined, theatrical setting at a world-class New York venue.

Rhys Darby - The Legend Returns

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Loft At City Winery - New York City

Comedy

Rhys Darby's The Legend Returns lights up City Winery NYC's Main Stage with dry humor and uproarious storytelling, pairing intimate wine‑bar vibes with big city comedy energy.

An Evening with Benny Green

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Join legendary jazz pianist Benny Green for an intimate evening at Lincoln Center in New York. The program blends classic jazz standards with inventive improvisation in a prestigious, acoustically superb setting, delivering a refined night of piano artistry and storytelling through music.

Ritual: An Asian-Creole Chef’s Table With Christian Gill & Eric Howard

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

383 Studios

Food

Ritual presents a chef’s-table wine and food tasting at 383 Studios in Brooklyn. Christian Gill and Eric Howard craft an Asian-Creole fusion menu paired with curated wines for an intimate, flavor-forward evening that blends Creole and Asian influences in a gallery-like setting.

Operation Bring the Heat: Fundraiser for Immigrants Affected by ICE

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

Crossroads Cafe

Music

An NYC indoor fundraiser at Crossroads Cafe pairing minimal and deep-house sets to support immigrants affected by ICE. This social nightlife event blends intimate electronic music with advocacy, inviting donations and community solidarity under the Operation Bring the Heat banner.

Alejandro Sanz - ¿Y ahora qué? Tour 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Barclays Center

Music

Alejandro Sanz brings his “¿Y ahora qué? Tour 2026” to Barclays Center in New York on April 18, 2026 for an emotional Latin pop concert of hits and new material.

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Greek Classics

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

The Loft At City Winery - New York City

Food

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Greek Classics at City Winery NYC invites guests to pair Greek classics with premium wines in a warm, urban winery setting, a refined evening of culture and cuisine.

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