Formal · Events in New York City

BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition spills into 34 Stuyvesant Street with bold, immersive works by graduating artists—color, form, and fearless exploration in Chelsea-adjacent New York spaces.

The Shanghai Quartet

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

The Shanghai Quartet performs a refined chamber-music evening at Lincoln Center, delivering intimate ensemble interplay and refined technique in a renowned NYC venue. This classical string-quartet concert promises immersive listening and top-tier performances in a prestigious cultural setting.

Hamlet at BAM starring Hiran Abeysekera

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Theater

Hiran Abeysekera stars in a witty, contemporary Hamlet at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in New York City, running Apr 19–May 17, 2026—a sharp, modern Shakespearean take in BAM's iconic indoor venue.

CEO Roundtable with Mr. Nobuhiro Torii

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Japan Society

Conference

Join CEO Nobuhiro Torii for an exclusive roundtable at the Japan Society in NYC. A high-level panel on leadership, strategy, and cross-border business, with networking among senior professionals.

SAY's 24th Annual Benefit Gala

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Chelsea Piers

Community

A black-tie benefit gala at Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, celebrating SAY’s mission to support young people who stutter. The evening features cocktails, a program of highlights, and fundraising moments to sustain vital programs.

Digital Twins for AEC & Facility Managers: A Symposium

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

2 Metrotech Center, Room 911, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Conference

NYU hosts a symposium on digital twins for AEC and facility managers, examining how digital twin tech can improve design, operations, and decision-making.

Eugene Onegin

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Metropolitan Opera House

Music

Immerse yourself in Eugene Onegin at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where a luminous cast, lush Tchaikovsky textures, and a gilded stage fuse for a grand, unforgettable evening from USD 39.

Gothic Secrets: Witch Trials

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

New York Society Library

Literature

Join a literature reading at the New York Society Library for a gothic thriller by the author of The Bequest, as a grieving archivist uncovers a link between disappearances and a town’s witch-trial history.

3rd IFA General Meeting

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Kimmel Center 275

Community

The 3rd IFA General Meeting gathers at Kimmel Center 275 in New York City for a practical, community-focused session of updates, networking, and shared purpose.

Proseminar: Dr. Aimee Hilado presentation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

Kimball Block (246 Greene St, New York, NY)

Lecture

Proseminar: Dr. Aimee Hilado presents in the Kimball Block, 246 Greene St, New York, NY—a thoughtful lecture on current research with lively discussion in a classic campus setting.

Inga Richter Seminar Series: Dr. Shino Murakami

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 8:30 AM

Hunter College

Lecture

As part of the Inga Richter Seminar Series, Dr. Shino Murakami delivers a scholarly talk at Hunter College (WCMC) in New York City. This university seminar offers insights into the presenter’s field and venue, ideal for students and professionals seeking intellectual engagement.

Lecture: “Did Dorothy Day Fail the Black Freedom Movement?”

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

O’Hare Special Collections Room, Walsh Library

Lecture

This historical lecture at Fordham’s Walsh Library examines Dorothy Day's role in the Black Freedom Movement, using David Evans' Damned Whiteness to explore the complexities of white Christian allyship. A rigorous, idea-driven session that challenges conventional narratives about race, faith, and social change.

"The Wandering Jew in Israel, 1952-1955"

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

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

Lecture

Columbia hosts Prof. Yair Mintzker for a scholarly lecture tracing the origin of the Wandering Jew in Israel during 1952–1955. The talk surveys the anonymous 1602 pamphlet and its reception, exploring memory, exile, and how religious stigma travels through history.

Station Galleria: The Alpine Triptych

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 1:30 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Juilliard stages Station Galleria: The Alpine Triptych at Lincoln Center in New York. An evening of immersive classical orchestral pieces inspired by Alpine imagery, performed by Juilliard musicians in a prestigious concert setting.

The Many Lives of Alexandra Danilova

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lecture

An in-depth exploration of the life and legacy of legendary ballet dancer Alexandra Danilova, weaving archival footage and expert commentary. Hosted at Lincoln Center, this history-focused lecture sheds light on Danilova's impact on 20th-century dance and her collaborations with major choreographers. A must for ballet lovers and historians.

Redrawing Power: The Supreme Court and the Future of Executive Authority

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Hunter College

Lecture

Panel discussion on the balance of power between the judiciary and the presidency, featuring law professors and legal experts. Part of the Democracy Under Pressure series at Hunter College, the talk explores how the Supreme Court shapes executive authority and U.S. governance.

Met Opera: Eugene Onegin

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Metropolitan Opera House

Theater

Step into New York's opulent Metropolitan Opera for Eugene Onegin, a lush Tchaikovsky tragedy delivered by a starry cast, soaring arias and cinematic staging - online price with fees included, save $3 by buying in person at NYU Box Office.

Juilliard at Zankel Hall: Les Élémens

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Music

A Juilliard recital at Zankel Hall in Lincoln Center featuring Les Élémens, delivering refined classical chamber music in an intimate, world-class concert setting that attracts connoisseurs.

Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Theater

On April 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Lincoln Center hosts the Met Opera's Eugene Onegin. Tchaikovsky's sumptuous tragedy of love and pride comes to life with lush orchestration and world-class singers in an iconic NYC venue, part of the 2025-26 Met season.

The MET Orchestra at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall

Music

The MET Orchestra at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, brings refined, intimate classical depth to NYC's iconic venue, delivering precise ensemble playing and warm candlelit hues in a standout recital hall setting.

Juilliard at Zankel Hall @ Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM

Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall

Music

Juilliard ensembles perform at Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall, led by Marin Alsop, delivering precise orchestral color and intimate chamber textures inside Manhattan's legendary concert complex.

3rd IFA General Meeting

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Kimmel Center 275

Community

3rd IFA General Meeting at Kimmel Center 275 in New York City offers a collaborative community gathering to align initiatives, share updates, and deepen member engagement.

DIY Grrrl: Constructing, Disrupting, and Reclaiming Girlhood in the 1990s

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

80WSE

Lecture

DIY Grrrl: Constructing, Disrupting, and Reclaiming Girlhood in the 1990s invites you to a thought‑provoking New York lecture unpacking DIY culture, zines, riot grrrl ethics, and punk energy that reshaped girlhood.

Spring Soirée 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

The New York Academy of Sciences

Conference

Spring Soirée 2026 at the New York Academy of Sciences blends science, culture, and networking into an elegant evening of idea exchange and discovery.

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