Events in New York City

Girl, Interrupted

Tue, 12 May 2026

The Public Theater (Joseph Papp Public Theater)

Theater

New York City's The Public Theater presents 'Girl, Interrupted,' a gripping drama opening May 13, 2026. Expect sharp dialogue, intimate staging, and standout performances in an iconic Off-Broadway venue, with tickets starting at $142.

Oteil & Friends

Tue, 12 May 2026

Brooklyn Bowl

Music

Oteil & Friends at Brooklyn Bowl is a live rock/jam-band concert led by bassist Oteil Burbridge featuring improvisational grooves and guest musicians for a laid-back, high-energy night of live music.

Bahamas

Tue, 12 May 2026

Mercury Lounge

Music

Bahamas brings a laid-back indie singer-songwriter set to Mercury Lounge on May 13, 2026, promising mellow acoustic tunes in an intimate club setting.

Apidays New York

Tue, 12 May 2026

New York, NY (USA)

Conference

Apidays New York gathers developers and industry professionals for API-focused talks, case studies, and demos in New York, exploring API design, governance, security, and modern service architectures.

Camera Soul

Tue, 12 May 2026

Mercury Lounge

Music

Camera Soul performs a soulful live set at Mercury Lounge in New York. Expect powerful vocals, groove-driven instrumentation, and an intimate club vibe that sparks crowd energy on a spring evening.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour

Wed, 13 May 2026

Barclays Center

Music

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band bring the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour to Barclays Center on May 14, 2026 for a high-energy, arena-scale rock show.

DeWitt Goodman Seminar: Jacqueline M. Stephens, PhD

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 8:30 PM

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

Lecture

Academic seminar at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital featuring Jacqueline M. Stephens, PhD, on adipocyte dysfunction and systemic metabolic consequences, with new mouse models of lipodystrophy from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Aimed at researchers and students in biology and metabolic disease.

Iron & Wine

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Brooklyn Steel

Music

Iron & Wine returns with hushed folk magic at Brooklyn Steel, joined by the Improvement Movement for a warm, windswept set of intimate guitars, soft harmonies, and wide, crowd-leaping choruses.

Apocalyptica @ Palladium Times Square

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Palladium Times Square Theater

Music

Apocalyptica headlines a high-energy night at Palladium Times Square in New York, joined by The HU and The Rasmus. The cello-driven metal act delivers a dramatic, orchestral-hard rock blend inside an iconic NYC venue, offering a standout show for metal and rock fans.

August Burns Red @ Brooklyn Paramount

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 1:30 PM

Brooklyn Paramount

Music

Metalcore powerhouse August Burns Red headlines Brooklyn Paramount in NYC, backed by The Amity Affliction, Boundaries and HEAVENSGATE. Expect thunderous riffs, intense pits and a high-energy night at the iconic Brooklyn venue.

The Terrace Martin Residency!

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

Terrace Martin headlines a special residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club featuring genre-blending live jazz, soul and improvised performances in an intimate club setting.

Andrés Cepeda @ Beacon Theatre

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Beacon Theatre

Music

Colombian singer Andrés Cepeda headlines the Beacon Theatre in New York City, delivering his signature Latin pop anthems and heartfelt ballads in a vibrant live show. Expect a charismatic performance in a historic venue with lush arrangements and audience at the edge of their seats.

EMF @ Sony Hall

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Sony Hall

Music

EMF headlines Sony Hall in New York for a high-energy rock show, with Ecce Shnak on the bill. The sleek Manhattan venue promises punchy riffs, a 90s alt vibe, and an intimate concert experience.

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

Wed, 13 May 2026

Metropolitan Opera House

Theater

Experience an intimate, opera-house theater piece at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, blending vivid storytelling about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera with lush visuals from USD 49.

NYU Journalism Graduation Party!

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

20 Cooper Square

Community

Join NYU's Journalism graduation party at 20 Cooper Square in NYC to celebrate the graduating class with classmates, families, and faculty. Expect festive vibes, warm connections, and a memorable send-off as students begin the next chapter.

james K @ Webster Hall

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Webster Hall

Music

James K headlines Webster Hall in New York City, joined by Oli XL, Lolina, Deer Park, and Ivy Knight. A night of electric indie-electronic live music in the iconic venue, blending bold beats with intimate stage energy.

Bahamas @ Bowery Ballroom

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Bahamas brings his intimate indie-pop set to Bowery Ballroom in New York. This live show blends warm melodies and personal storytelling in a classic NYC venue, delivering a heartfelt evening of singer-songwriter charm and poised musical craft.

Letters Live

Wed, 13 May 2026

Flushing Town Hall

Literature

Letters Live returns to Town Hall in NYC for an evening of intimate readings and personal letters from celebrated authors. Set in a historic venue, the show blends prose and storytelling in an engaging, literate atmosphere.

Saults

Wed, 13 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Saults play a live soul/R&B show at Bowery Ballroom in New York on May 14, 2026 — a groove-driven concert night for fans of contemporary soul and rhythm.

Detroit Tigers at New York Mets

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 3:10 PM

Citi Field

Sports

MLB regular-season game: Detroit Tigers at New York Mets at Citi Field on May 12, airing on TBS — a classic live baseball outing for fans and families.

Oteil & Friends

Wed, 13 May 2026

Brooklyn Bowl

Music

Oteil & Friends at Brooklyn Bowl is a live rock/jam-band concert led by bassist Oteil Burbridge featuring improvisational grooves and guest musicians for a laid-back, high-energy night of live music.

Commencement

Wed, 13 May 2026

New York University

Conference

NYU commencement ceremony at New York University on May 14, 2026, celebrating the class of 2026 with speeches, diplomas, and campus traditions in a formal, festive university setting.

Music Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Music

Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a star-studded concert tracing Stevie Wonder's life in song, with premier musicians delivering iconic hits in a vivid, theatrical celebration at BAM from May 14–16. A multi-artist program blending jazz, pop, and soul, it offers lush arrangements

Sketches of Miles: Miles Davis at 100 - The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Film at Lincoln Center

Music

Sketches of Miles: Miles Davis at 100 comes alive at Film at Lincoln Center, as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra conjures Davis’s groundbreaking sound in a cinematic tribute that sparkles with brass and memory.

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