Events in New York City

12th Annual Columbia Children's Health Gala

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

American Museum of Natural History

Community

An elegant fundraising gala at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, featuring a reception, dinner, program, and live musical performances to benefit Columbia Children's Health. Guests can opt for premium table packages and a high-profile charity evening inside a landmark museum.

AI Agent Discovery: Find the Right Use Case

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

General Assembly

Workshop

Join this 3-hour AI Agent Discovery workshop at General Assembly in New York City to learn how to identify the right use cases for AI agents in business. The session covers practical frameworks, feasibility checks, and roadmaps to pilot or implement promising applications.

Flea and the Honora Band

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Webster Hall

Music

Flea and the Honora Band storm Webster Hall in New York with funk-fueled grooves and thunderous bass, transforming the historic venue into a sun-drenched dance floor of energy.

Dave Douglas @ The Village Vanguard

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Village Vanguard

Music

Dave Douglas performs at The Village Vanguard in New York with a star-studded lineup featuring Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, Tomeka Reid, and James Brandon Lewis. In the intimate club setting, expect adventurous improvisation and lush textures that showcase contemporary jazz at its finest.

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks @ Birdland Theater

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 1:30 PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Music

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks perform at Birdland Theater in NYC, delivering classic big-band swing with lush horn arrangements and authentic vintage vibes. An intimate, high-caliber jazz night at a famed Manhattan venue.

2026 GPH Graduation Ceremony

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

New York City Center

Conference

NYU's GPH graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 takes place at New York City Center. Masters and Doctoral graduates will be recognized in a formal event at 3:00 PM, as families celebrate the next generation of public health leaders in Midtown Manhattan.

Lords Of Acid

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Racket NYC

Music

Lords Of Acid headline a multi-artist electronic show at Racket in New York, featuring Dead On A Sunday, Princess Superstar, Tony And The Kiki, and MZ Neon.

Tapa Cloth Totes

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Workshop

Join Tapa Cloth Totes in the Children's Museum of Manhattan Makerspace for a hands-on, all-ages workshop. Design a functional tote inspired by tapa cloth traditions from Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii and Tahiti, with sessions daily May 12–17 at 10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15.

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Annual Gala

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

PHD Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown

Food

Join Rescuing Leftover Cuisine for its Annual Gala at NYC's PHD Rooftop Lounge (Dream Downtown) as they celebrate rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to communities in need. An elegant rooftop fundraising dinner with cocktails, networking, and inspiring stories about fighting hunger and reducing waste.

Failure at Le Poisson Rouge

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Le Poisson Rouge

Music

Failure brings its All Under Heaven show to Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. This electric rock concert pairs the band’s moody guitars and urgent vocals with the intimate club feel of LPR, promising a high-energy night of immersive alt-rock that fans won’t forget.

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.

Sip Of South America

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Halo at 28 Liberty (Use William Street Entrance)

Food

Sip Of South America invites guests to sample regional wines paired with small bites at Halo at 28 Liberty in NYC. Discover South American flavors in a relaxed tasting evening, with views and a lively urban setting.

Masi Art Stamping

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 10:45 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Workshop

Young artists (ages 4 and under) can try Masi art stamping at the Children's Museum of Manhattan's PlayWorks. Stamp ink patterns onto fabric to create a Fiji-inspired textile design. Sessions run Tue–Fri, May 12–17, 2:45–3:45 pm on the 3rd floor.

Detroit Tigers at New York Mets

Tue, 12 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

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.

Failure with All Under Heaven – Live at LPR

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012, United States

Music

Live at Le Poisson Rouge, Failure with All Under Heaven headlines an intimate NYC show at 158 Bleecker Street. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM, delivering a night of indie-leaning experimental music in a renowned downtown venue.

Patrick Droney @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Music Hall of Williamsburg

Music

Patrick Droney headlines a live show at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Expect emotive guitar-led songs, melodic hooks, and a contemporary singer-songwriter vibe in an intimate NYC venue.

Dental Unit Waterlines

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Lecture

Online lecture on dental unit waterlines led by Ramneek Rai, DDS (Director of Health & Safety, UCSF School of Dentistry). A live Zoom CE course from Columbia's College of Dental Medicine, offering 1.5 CDE credits for a $59 fee—essential infection-control training for dental professionals.

Katelyn Tarver @ Baby's All Right

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Baby's All Right

Music

Katelyn Tarver performs at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn, delivering an intimate indie-pop set. The show on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM promises melodic hooks and warm venue vibes in a casual, beer-friendly environment.

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.

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.

Scrubapalooza

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

NYU Meyers College of Nursing<br /> 433 1st Avenue<br /> First Floor Lobby<br /> New York, NY 10010

Nightlife

Join NYU Meyers undergrads for Scrubapalooza, a campus party with a DJ, photo booth, games, and refreshments to celebrate nursing graduates. Set in the Courtyard of NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing on May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM, open to May 2026 BS graduates (RSVP by May 8).

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.

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.

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