Events in New York City

Zakir Khan

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Madison Square Garden

Comedy

Zakir Khan performs stand-up at Madison Square Garden in New York. Expect his signature observational humor and engaging storytelling delivered to a sold-out arena audience. This high-energy comedy night promises sharp wit and memorable NYC vibes.

MVPW-02: Baumgardner v. Shin

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Madison Square Garden

Sports

A high-energy combat sports bout at Madison Square Garden: MVPW-02 features Baumgardner facing Shin in a marquee matchup. An NYC arena event blending athletic prowess and live entertainment in a charged, sold-out atmosphere.

Arturo O'Farrill with Akua Dixon's Quartette Indigo

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

National Sawdust

Music

Eight-time GRAMMY winner Arturo O'Farrill joins cellist Akua Dixon and Quartette Indigo for a genre-blurring, intimate evening of chamber-jazz and composition at the acoustically superb National Sawdust.

BLESSD - EL MEJOR HOMBRE DEL MUNDO TOUR

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Barclays Center

Music

Blessd brings his 'El Mejor Hombre Del Mundo' tour to Brooklyn's Barclays Center on April 17, 2026 for a high-energy Latin urban concert.

Lenka @ City Winery

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The Loft At City Winery - New York City

Music

Lenka at City Winery, New York, turns the intimate winery vibe into a velvet-smooth indie-pop evening, perfuming the room with warm strings and shimmering vocals.

Creative Vibecoding for Designers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM

Tech

A hands-on workshop exploring vibecoding techniques for designers, blending creative coding with UI/UX concepts. Led by industry experts, this NYC session dives into interactive design, generative art, and practical workflows using modern tools.

Getdown Services & Problemslive at Elsewhere

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM

Elsewhere

Music

Getdown Services headlines an NYC nightlife electronic night at Elsewhere, with Problemslive on the bill. Expect pulsing house and techno in a gritty, industrial-tinged venue, late-night energy, and a crowd of adults seeking a high-energy dance experience.

Lotus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Brooklyn Bowl

Music

Lotus brings their high-energy livetronica set to Brooklyn Bowl for a night of groove-heavy electronic jams and dancing.

Ekali

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Brooklyn Bowl

Music

Ekali brings a bass-forward electronic DJ set to Brooklyn Bowl on Apr 17, 2026 — a high-energy, dance-oriented live show for fans of melodic trap and bass music.

TUNNELWERK: RAVE DEMOCRACY - ft JOEY C & XSB-R

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM

Baker Falls

Music

An electrifying NYC techno/EBM night at Baker Falls, headlined by JOEY C and XSB-R as part of TUNNELWERK's RAVE DEMOCRACY. Expect pounding electronic rhythms, immersive visuals, and late-night dancing in a dark, club-friendly setting.

Baby Jane Live Zone One

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM

Elsewhere

Music

Experience a late-night live music show at Elsewhere in NYC as Baby Jane headlines Zone One. A high-energy indie set in a brick-walled club with punchy hooks, dynamic vocals, and an intimate, clubby atmosphere.

Tempesst, Nikita Lev (Early Show)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM

The Sultan Room

Music

Tempesst headlines The Sultan Room in NYC, weaving surreal soundscapes with fuzzed guitars and swampy rhythms. Presented by Pony Recordings, the set blends late‑'80s expressionism with the raw energy of the early ’90s in a modern hi‑fi live experience. 21+.

Fri/Apr 17Robby Hoffman

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The Town Hall

Comedy

Robby Hoffman performs a live stand-up comedy show at Town Hall in New York on Apr 17, 2026 — an adult-oriented evening of sharp, candid humor.

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.

Sky-Pony

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Sky-Pony performs live at the Bowery Ballroom on 2026-04-17 — an indie concert in NYC promising energetic alternative/indie sounds and a lively crowd.

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.

People's Sketch Revues: Opening the Archives!

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT)

Comedy

Opening night for The People's Sketch Revues at The PIT in New York, this show blends archival sketches with fresh material from a rotating troupe. Expect sharp, absurd humor, quick character sketches, and a lively NYC comedy vibe.

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.

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