Artsy & Creative Events in New York City

The Terrace Martin Residency!

Fri, 29 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.

Red Hook Regatta 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Pioneer Works

Festival

At Pioneer Works in Red Hook, NYC, the Red Hook Regatta 2026 unfolds as a festival-style program on May 30, blending maritime-themed installations and performances inside the venue with a nod to waterfront culture.

My New Band Believe

Fri, 29 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Catch My New Band Believe performing an indie show at the iconic Bowery Ballroom in New York for a night of live music and city energy.

Silverback Mountain

Fri, 29 May 2026

AMT Theater

Theater

Silverback Mountain is a contemporary theater piece at NYC's AMT Theater. This intimate production offers tickets from 87 USD and presents a compelling drama on stage. Expect sharp acting, modern storytelling, and an intimate Off-Broadway feel in a venue known for characterful, close-up performances.

Dove Ellis

Fri, 29 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Dove Ellis performs a live singer-songwriter set at the Bowery Ballroom on May 30, 2026 — an intimate indie concert night in New York City.

John Violinist

Fri, 29 May 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

John Violinist performs live at Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City — an intimate jazz violin concert showcasing instrumental improvisation and club vibes.

Chet FakerA Love For Strangers Tour

Fri, 29 May 2026

The Rooftop at Pier 17

Music

Chet Faker brings his A Love For Strangers Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 for an intimate electronic/indie live set under the sky in New York City.

Persian Pattern Crochet

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Workshop

Hands-on crochet workshop for all ages at the Children's Museum of Manhattan's Makerspace. Create beginner-friendly crocheted tiles inspired by Persian motifs during sessions on May 30 and May 31.

The Terrace Martin Residency!

Sat, 30 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.

The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents "The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York", a focused exhibition exploring Morrison’s paintings and sculptures inspired by New York’s urban landscapes and abstraction.

Iba N’Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

Iba N’Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude is the inaugural exhibition in the Met's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, presenting the artist’s paintings and cultural dialogues across Africa and the West, on view through May 31, 2026.

“NOT Just Sinatra” starring Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra

Sat, 30 May 2026

The Cutting Room

Music

Experience a Sinatra-era big band night as Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra revive Copacabana-style swing and classic crooner songs at The Cutting Room in New York.

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir

Sat, 30 May 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir brings powerful spirituals and soul-stirring harmonies to the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York for an uplifting live concert experience.

Outwit Outplay Outlast: Survivor Celebration Exhibit

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

Art

A traveling exhibit celebrating 50 seasons of Survivor opens in NYC, with immersive displays across multiple venues and special events.

ARTECHOUSE PRESENTS: BLOOMING WONDERS, NYC

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Various NYC Locations

Food

ARTECHOUSE presents Blooming Wonders NYC—a multi-venue food festival blending seasonal bites with immersive art installations across NYC, including the 439 W 15th Street location. Experience edible art, innovative tastings, and vibrant design in a sensory celebration of food and creativity.

The Terrace Martin Residency!

Sun, 31 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.

Summer for the City

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Festival

Summer for the City at Lincoln Center is a multi-venue summer festival in New York offering a mix of free and ticketed concerts, dance, film and family programs across indoor and outdoor spaces.

River to River Festival

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Multiple sites in Lower Manhattan (LMCC River to River)

Festival

River to River Festival is LMCC’s multi-venue summer arts festival across Lower Manhattan featuring free public performances, installations and community programs for all ages.

Mermaid Parade

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk

Festival

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a free, colorful summer street festival celebrating costume art, floats and seaside community spirit with music, performers and parade spectacle.

Shakespeare in the Park

Sun, 31 May 2026

Delacorte Theater (Central Park)

Theater

Free outdoor productions of Shakespeare presented by The Public Theater at the Delacorte in Central Park, running through August — classic plays in a casual, family-friendly setting.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Prospect Park Bandshell

Festival

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is a summer-long outdoor music and arts festival in Prospect Park featuring diverse live performances and community programming from June through August.

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks

Sun, 31 May 2026

Various NYC parks

Music

Free outdoor summer performances by the New York Philharmonic across NYC parks presenting orchestral classical repertoire for audiences of all ages.

Solya

Mon, 1 Jun 2026

Mercury Lounge

Music

Solya performs a live indie set at Mercury Lounge — a casual, artsy night out for music fans and locals.

MonoNeon

Mon, 1 Jun 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

MonoNeon brings his singular, bass-driven blend of funk, soul and experimental jazz to the Blue Note Jazz Club for an energetic, improvisation-forward live show.

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