A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie
Explore lavish 17th-century Savonnerie carpets made for Louis XIV at The Met, showcasing royal textiles, baroque design and exceptional craftsmanship in a major museum exhibition.
Eli Fola Presents The Healing Scapes
Eli Fola’s The Healing Scapes is an immersive audio-visual performance blending electronic, ambient, jazz, techno and West African instrumentation into evolving sonic environments paired with abstract visuals.
DeVotchKa performs Little Miss Sunshine
DeVotchKa storms Music Hall of Williamsburg, weaving their Gypsy-inspired indie sound for a Little Miss Sunshine themed set - accordion, Theremin, guitars, and heartbreakingly beautiful melodies that light up Brooklyn.
Aldous Harding
Aldous Harding performs live at Brooklyn Steel on Sep 12, 2026 — an intimate indie singer-songwriter concert (doors 19:00, show 20:00); ages 16+.
The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei
Liu Wei’s Genesis Facade Commission at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a large-scale, site-specific contemporary installation transforming the museum’s facade with provocative visual and conceptual gestures.
Taryn Simon Installation
Taryn Simon Installation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum unfolds an immersive, interactive experience—never-before-seen photographs, text, video and sculpture—inviting visitors to navigate a contemporary archive.
Fall 2025
Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fall 2025 season showcases a multidisciplinary cultural program of theater, dance, music and film, presenting new and established artists across BAM's stages.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals play an intimate night of soulful singer-songwriter folk-rock and blues at Bowery Ballroom on Sept 21, 2026.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals play an intimate night of soulful singer-songwriter folk-rock and blues at Bowery Ballroom on Sept 21, 2026.
Imitation of Life
IMITATION OF LIFE sweeps NYC in a four-week run across multiple venues, a new musical weaving a Pulitzer Prize-winning book with bold, immersive staging along the city’s streets, promising a delectable theater experience.
Pattie Gonia: SAVE HER!
Pattie Gonia's SAVE HER! hits Webster Hall in NYC with guests Sequoia and VERA!, delivering a high-energy drag cabaret full of bold visuals, playful humor, and fearless performance in a historic venue.
Halumii Ktapihna
Halumii Ktapihna is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York (Sept 25, 2026) presenting artworks and cultural perspectives that explore New York’s histories and communities.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Randall's Island is a public cultural celebration honoring Indigenous heritage with music, performances, food, and educational programming for families and the wider community.
ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR
Arlo Parks brings her Desire Tour to Knockdown Center in New York City. Expect intimate indie-pop storytelling, moody melodies and a powerful live performance in a venue famed for its creative, intimate concert atmosphere.
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour
When Chai Met Toast bring their Joy of Little Things Tour to Mercury Lounge in New York on Oct 2, 2026 for an upbeat indie/folk-pop live show blending catchy English lyrics with regional influences.
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous at The Met is a major exhibition examining the entwined practices of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, highlighting their paintings, dialogues, and influence on Abstract Expressionism.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Best of BAMkids Film Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a curated selection of family-friendly films and special screenings for children and parents.
Wed/Oct 7Music Is Magic On Broadway: The Story Of The Music Man Project
A Town Hall presentation exploring the history and cultural impact of The Music Man on Broadway with creators, performers and archival musical moments.
Museum of Sex New York Is Proud to present Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes
Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes at the Museum of Sex examines how sexual practices, communities and utopian ideals shaped American cults and communes from the 18th century to today through artifacts and archival material.
Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour
Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six perform an intimate Americana singer-songwriter set at Mercury Lounge on Oct 13, 2026, blending rootsy country-folk storytelling with live band energy.
Next Wave 2025
Next Wave at Brooklyn Academy of Music showcases cutting‑edge, multidisciplinary contemporary performances from international artists on Oct 20, 2026.
Sat/Oct 24Bruce Cockburn with special guest Livingston Taylor
Bruce Cockburn with special guest Livingston Taylor perform an intimate singer-songwriter concert at Town Hall, featuring acoustic folk and roots-oriented live music.
Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show runs through January, featuring model trains winding through miniature replicas of NYC landmarks set among festive botanical displays.
Origami Holiday Tree
A seasonal origami holiday tree installation at the American Museum of Natural History running through January, showcasing paper sculptures and family-friendly displays.
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