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

Ekali
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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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