Events in New York City

Garden of Laughs

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Madison Square Garden

Comedy

Garden of Laughs brings stand-up to Madison Square Garden for an uproarious evening in NYC's iconic arena. Expect sharp punchlines, energetic crowd interaction, and a big-room comedy night that makes the most of MSG's legendary setting.

Darren Criss

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Mercury Lounge

Music

Darren Criss performs an intimate NYC show at Mercury Lounge, delivering a blend of pop-rock and Broadway-flavored tunes. The high-energy night promises close-up vibes in a classic small venue, with Criss's versatile vocals and charismatic storytelling lighting up the stage.

Julius Rodriguez

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Julius Rodriguez performs live at Blue Note Jazz Club on Apr 13, 2026 — an evening of contemporary jazz piano and improvisation in New York's iconic venue.

The Library for the Performing Arts

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Literature

Explore the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center (a NYPL location) and discover archival materials on theatre, dance, and performance history. Access rare manuscripts, programs, and recordings that illuminate centuries of live performance in one iconic venue.

Trey Trahan: Bridging Cultures, Building Community

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Japan Society

Community

Trey Trahan: Bridging Cultures, Building Community at the Japan Society in New York City blends jazz-rooted storytelling with cross-cultural visuals, inviting audiences into a warm evening of dialogue, melody, and shared discovery.

Lady Gaga @ Madison Square Garden

2026-04-13T16:00:00

Madison Square Garden

Music

Pop superstar Lady Gaga performs live at Madison Square Garden on March 19, 2026, in a theatrical, high-energy stadium concert.

Chamber Music Master Class with Edward Dusinberre

2026-04-13T12:00:00

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Renowned violinist Edward Dusinberre leads a chamber-music master class at Lincoln Center, presented by Juilliard. Students and attendees witness real-time coaching on ensemble balance, tone, and musical dialogue in an intimate, professional setting.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Kwame Edwin Otu

2026-04-12T20:00:00

The New York Academy of Sciences

Lecture

A distinguished lecture by Kwame Edwin Otu as part of the NYAS Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences.

National Poetry Month: An Evening of Library Poets

2026-04-12T20:00:00

New York Society Library

Literature

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry readings by New York Society Library member poets, marking the library's 272nd anniversary with light refreshments in an intimate, scholarly setting.

David Wax Museum @ Joe's Pub

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Joe's Pub

Music

David Wax Museum headlines Joe's Pub in New York with Lowland Hum and The Golden Hours, blending rollicking folk-punk with spirited horns in an intimate room where every chorus feels close, rough-edged, and warm.

NY Tech Meetup: Health Tech Edition

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Civic Hall

Tech

NY Tech Meetup: Health Tech Edition at Civic Hall Union Square on 2026-04-13 — a HealthTech-focused meetup for demos, talks and networking; save the date, details to be announced.

The Music of Eric Whitacre

2026-04-13T15:00:00

Isaac Stern Auditorium (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage), Carnegie Hall

Music

Concert at Carnegie Hall titled The Music of Eric Whitacre, featuring Whitacre’s contemporary choral works performed in a prestigious NYC venue. Expect lush harmonies and modern sacred-textured pieces in a refined, intellectual classical program.

Ronny Chieng @ Radio City Music Hall

2026-04-13T16:00:00

Radio City Music Hall

Comedy

Ronny Chieng headlines Radio City Music Hall with a stacked NYC lineup—Zarna Garg, Josh Johnson, John Oliver, Andrew Schulz, Iliza Shlesinger and Hasan Minhaj—big-room comedy energy and sharp, global mic-drop moments.

The Composer & The Muse

2026-04-13T14:00:00

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

A refined classical music program at Lincoln Center titled The Composer & The Muse, pairing works inspired by legendary composers with muse-driven pieces. The concert promises exquisite performances in a prestigious venue, offering an intimate evening of chamber-orchestral sophistication.

Barry Manilow @ UBS Arena

2026-04-13T15:00:00

UBS Arena

Music

Barry Manilow headlines UBS Arena in Elmont, delivering his signature Broadway-pop sparkle with lush orchestration, heartfelt ballads, and glittering horn and string textures that turn the arena into a massive, nostalgic sing-along.

Lily Allen

2026-04-13T20:00:00

Madison Square Garden

Music

British pop singer Lily Allen headlines Madison Square Garden in New York. Expect witty lyrics, punchy hooks and a high-energy arena show as she performs hits from her catalog in a vibrant production that fills the famous NY venue.

Dan Deacon @ Pioneer Works

2026-04-13T16:00:00

Pioneer Works

Music

Dan Deacon performs an immersive electronic show at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn on April 13, 2026. Known for his pulsating, chaotic live electronics and participatory moments, the set at the industrial-art venue promises a memorable, high-energy experience.

The Katzenberger Case: Antisemitism, Law in Weimar & Nazi Germany

2026-04-13T08:00:00

Hunter College

Lecture

Robert Seltzer Lecture Series presents 'The Katzenberger Case,' examining how antisemitism shaped judicial subversion of the law in Weimar and Nazi Germany. The talk traces courtroom manipulation and its impact on justice and Jewish communities, grounded in archival materials and historical analysis.

Gilad Hekselman

2026-04-13T20:00:00

Village Vanguard

Music

Jazz night at Village Vanguard features Gilad Hekselman leading a quartet with Brad Mehldau on piano, Thomas Morgan on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums. A refined NYC club setting highlights virtuosic improvisation and lyrical melodies from a stellar jazz lineup.

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

2026-04-13T16:00:00

August Wilson Theatre

Theater

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer anchor a Broadway revival of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the August Wilson Theatre, a moving, luminous night of Wilson’s American epic that hums with truth.

Live Music by Samer Ghadry and Laraaji

2026-04-13T14:30:00

Whitney Museum of American Art

Music

Two acclaimed artists, Samer Ghadry and Laraaji, perform an intimate ambient set at the Whitney. Expect shimmering textures, zither melodies and electronic drones in a contemporary gallery atmosphere that pairs sound with cutting-edge art.

Composition Concert

2026-04-13T15:30:00

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Juilliard's Composition Concert at Lincoln Center presents new works by Juilliard composers in a formal, recital setting. The program offers contemporary classical pieces performed by students and faculty, showcasing inventive approaches to orchestration and structure in a prestigious NYC venue.

Ensemble Connect

2026-04-13T15:30:00

Isaac Stern Auditorium (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage), Carnegie Hall

Music

An evening of refined classical chamber music at Carnegie Hall featuring Ensemble Connect, a collaborative program pairing Juilliard performers with guest artists. Enjoy intimate, polished performances in one of NYC's most renowned concert halls.

"New Beginnings" Spring Blood Drive

2026-04-13T06:00:00

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

Community

Columbia University's The Forum hosts the annual New Beginnings Spring Blood Drive on 2026-04-13 at 10:00. This campus-wide event invites the community to donate blood to save lives—one pint can save up to three people—fostering life-saving generosity and community spirit.

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