Events in New York City

Signature Speaker Series: Ginger Zee, ABC’s Chief Meteorologist

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 6:30 AM

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

Lecture

Columbia's Climate School hosts Ginger Zee, ABC News' Chief Meteorologist, for a keynote on reporting climate change for network TV. The Forum talk examines how journalists translate science into public policy and perception, followed by a reception.

Momentum AI New York

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Tech

Momentum AI New York brings together AI researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners for a full day of talks, demos, and networking in New York. The event explores the latest AI trends, real-world use cases, and the evolving landscape of machine learning, with speakers and sessions to be announced.

The Information - Financing The AI Revolution

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

NY Stock Exchange, 11 Wall St

Conference

The Information presents a panel at the New York Stock Exchange on financing the AI revolution, exploring funding trends, venture strategies, and the impact of rapid AI development on startups and incumbents.

Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit: Dave Attell Bill Burr Drew Dunn Zarna Garg & Jordan Jensen

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

New York City Center

Comedy

Star-studded Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit featuring Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Drew Dunn, Zarna Garg & Jordan Jensen at MainStage NYC — a live stand-up charity night promising sharp laughs and top-tier comedic performances.

Ride Your Bike To Campus - Manhattanville Campus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Lenfest Center for the Arts, 615 W. 129 St., New York, NY 10027 The Lantern (Eighth Floor)

Community

Join Columbia Public Safety for Ride Your Bike To Campus Day at the Manhattanville Campus to learn bike safety and campus security. Attendees receive free bike tune-ups, registration with CU Public Safety and the NYPD, free electronic device tattoos, discounted bike locks and helmets, and one-on-one safety consultations with Public Safety specialists.

Learning in Lenapehoking

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

Kent Hall, 1140 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 617

Lecture

Columbia hosts a lecture with Lenape Center and Teachers College on land-based learning, exploring Lenape presence, history, and futures in Lenapehoking.

2026 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium: Day 1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM

Online Event

Conference

An online Parkinson’s Disease Symposium (Day 1) hosted by NewYork–Presbyterian, inviting patients, caregivers, and health professionals to share updates on research, care strategies, and collaboration during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Free to attend with required registration via Zoom.

American Voices — An Evening with Julia Alvarez

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Hunter College

Literature

American Voices presents an evening with Julia Alvarez at Hunter College. In a moderated discussion by Rigoberto González, the celebrated novelist shares insights into her career, writing about identity and culture, followed by audience questions in an intimate, engaging setting.

Mano Dura in Times of Democratic Backsliding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

International Affairs Building

Workshop

This paper workshop at Columbia's International Affairs Building examines why Mano Dura anti-crime campaigns can backfire, comparing coercive policing in El Salvador and Venezuela. Attendees discuss how militarized approaches may empower criminal groups amid democratic backsliding and consider policy implications.

Joe Lovano Quartet

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Village Vanguard

Music

Joe Lovano leads a resonant quartet at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York, with Marilyn Crispell on piano, Ben Street on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums. This intimate NYC jazz date promises soaring improvisation, tight interplay, and a historic club atmosphere.

Temple University Jazz Band

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Temple University Jazz Band brings a polished jazz program to Lincoln Center in New York. Expect tight ensemble work, bright solos, and a mix of standards and contemporary pieces by a vibrant student ensemble in a storied performance venue.

Fixing Our Democracies

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

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

Lecture

An academic-leaning dialogue at The Forum, featuring Peter MacLeod and HéLène Landemore on how citizens’ assemblies and deliberative processes could renew democracy. This panel-style talk at Columbia explores trust in institutions, public participation, and the politics of citizen engagement.

Natalie Douglas @ Birdland

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 1:30 PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Music

Jazz vocalist Natalie Douglas headlines Birdland in New York, delivering intimate vocal jazz in the iconic club. Expect swinging standards and modern interpretations performed with warmth and precision in a classic NYC venue.

Trevor Jackson @ Sounds of Brazil

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Sounds of Brazil

Music

Trevor Jackson headlines Sounds of Brazil in Manhattan, delivering R&B-pop energy on a lively indoor stage. Set against the venue’s Brazilian vibe, the performance blends catchy hooks with upbeat grooves for a high-energy NYC night out that fans won’t want to miss.

Flow & Restore with Phil Schuster

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 5:30 AM

Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

Wellness

Flow & Restore with Phil Schuster at the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life in NYC offers a refreshing blend of gentle movement and mindfulness, guiding you toward balance, breath, and renewal.

Wine & Bites: Roman Pairings

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

Eataly NYC Flatiron

Food

Sample a Roman-inspired evening at Eataly NYC Flatiron with Wine & Bites: Roman Pairings. Enjoy a guided wine tasting with complementary bites, plus a hands-on cooking-class option, all inside the vibrant Eataly market. A lively NYC dining experience blending authentic flavors with a festive, social atmosphere.

Uli Jon Roth @ Sony Hall

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

Sony Hall

Music

Uli Jon Roth electrifies Sony Hall, New York, with soaring guitar lines and blazing solos, mixing neoclassical poise with fiery rock energy in a magnetic NYC concert.

Lecture on Composer and Cellist Adrien-François Servais

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lecture

At Lincoln Center, Juilliard presents a focused lecture on Adrien-François Servais, the 19th-century Belgian composer and cellist. The talk traces Servais's influence in Romantic repertoire, supported by anecdotes and musical excerpts that illuminate his artistry and cello technique.

Before New York: The Bronx

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

New York Botanical Garden

Lecture

Dr. Eric W. Sanderson presents the opening lecture for Before New York: The Bronx, sharing 25 years of work reconstructing the Bronx's historical landscape, flora, and ecology as it existed 400 years ago, at the New York Botanical Garden.

Uli Jon Roth @ Iridium

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Iridium

Music

Uli Jon Roth at NYC's Iridium delivers a soaring, neo-classical guitar odyssey, where velvet club darkness meets world-class shred as Roth weds melodic fire with intimate, candlelit stage drama.

Inga Richter Seminar Series: Dr. Scott Brady

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 8:30 AM

Hunter College

Lecture

Dr. Scott Brady of the University of Illinois at Chicago delivers a science-focused talk in Hunter College’s Inga Richter Seminar Series. The accessible, research-forward lecture targets students and professionals, offering fresh insights in a formal NYC academic setting.

Community Playwriting Workshop with Will Davis

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

Hunter College

Workshop

Join a free community playwriting workshop led by Will Davis at Hunter College. In partnership with Breaking the Binary Theater, this program invites transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists to develop new work, share ideas, and build community in NYC.

Impact of Employment Laws on Occupational Suicide

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

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

Lecture

Academic seminar on how employment laws affect occupational suicide, presented by Jon Davis at Columbia's Hammer Health Sciences Center, with Zoom option.

The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Theater

Join the Library for the Performing Arts Play Club at Lincoln Center for an engaging discussion of plays, playwrights, and performance history. This NYC gathering explores themes and staging from works in the library’s theater collections in a lively, scholarly setting.

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