Closing: Labor Day Weekend 2026
New York Society Library will be closed for Labor Day weekend from September 5 to 7, 2026, with no public access on those days. Plan ahead for a holiday closure as the library observes the long weekend.
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.
The Food & Wine of Veneto featuring Villa Sandi
Join a curated Food & Wine experience featuring Villa Sandi at Eataly NYC Flatiron. An evening of Veneto flavors with guided wine tastings, a hands-on cooking class, and a memorable dining moment inside the bustling Eataly marketplace in Flatiron.
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.
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.
The Buena Vista Orchestra
LPR Presents showcases The Buena Vista Orchestra performing Cuban-inspired Latin big-band repertoire at Town Hall in New York. A polished evening of brass, rhythm, and vibrant melodies in an iconic NYC venue.
Library Closing: Italian American Heritage Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
On Oct 12, 2026, the New York Society Library closes for Italian American Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, inviting reflection on two rich histories as this iconic NYC library observes the day with an all-day closure.
Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival
Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival at Lincoln Center celebrates the historic Afro-Latin legacy of San Juan Hill with world-class performances, storytelling, and interactive arts inside a premier NYC venue, offering a rich cultural experience.
The Met: Live in HD at BAM — 2025/26 Opera Season
Season-long screenings of The Met: Live in HD at BAM in New York City (Oct 18, 2025–May 30, 2026), delivering world-class operas on the big screen in high definition for a seated, opera-loving audience.
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.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes is a classic family-friendly holiday musical running through early January at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Wed/Nov 4Olafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds performs his neo-classical, ambient piano and electronics at Town Hall in New York on Nov 4, 2026, offering an intimate contemporary-classical concert experience.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream
Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream is a major retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art presenting the artist’s modern and surrealist works in a museum-wide exhibition running from November into spring.
LOUIS XIII Cognac Winter Pop Up at The Peninsula
Louis XIII Cognac Winter Pop‑Up at The Peninsula's rooftop Chesa offers a luxe Swiss‑Alps themed cognac and cocktail experience in an upscale hotel setting—perfect for adults seeking an exclusive winter rooftop evening.
Special Hours: Thanksgiving 2026
The New York Society Library announces Thanksgiving 2026 hours, outlining altered opening and closing times for the holiday. Plan visits to its historic reading rooms and curated collections in Manhattan around this seasonal schedule.
Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden
Andrea Bocelli performs live at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 2026 — an evocative classical crossover concert promising soaring arias and emotive ballads in New York's iconic arena.
Closing: Christmas 2026
Holiday hours announced by the New York Society Library for Christmas 2026, noting a special closure on Christmas Day at the historic Manhattan venue and adjusted access during the holiday period. Plan around a quiet, festive library visit.
The Adding Machine
An Off-Broadway satire about Mr. Zero, replaced by a machine, as he grapples with fate in a century-old story that feels startlingly timely. Witty, dark humor fuels this sharp stage piece set at St. Clements Theatre in New York City.
Fallen Angels
Noël Coward's Fallen Angels lights up the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway in NYC. This witty comedy of manners follows Julia and Jane as they await a secret, with champagne, sharp dialogue, and glamorous mischief. A stylish, fast-paced farce that showcases Broadway glamour and clever stage chemistry.
Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt
A site-specific exhibition at The Met's Byzantine Crypt presenting contemporary artists who engage with ritual, materiality, and historical memory within a sacred architectural setting.
MLK 40th Annual Tribute Talk
Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts the 40th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a thoughtful lecture and community reflection on King's legacy. The event gathers scholars and voices for a formal evening of historical context and renewed civil-rights inspiration at BAM in NYC.
Wed/Mar 4Lords of the Sound: The Music of Hans Zimmer
Lords of the Sound perform the cinematic music of Hans Zimmer in a live orchestral concert at The Town Hall on Mar 4, 2027 — a night of iconic film scores and big‑screen soundscapes.
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Two Iconic Institutions on One Night
A collaborative NYC stage-night by Ace Pictures and Irish Repertory Theatre at the iconic Apollo Theater, delivering a powerful live theatre production that unites two iconic institutions for one unforgettable evening of storytelling.
Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour
Legendary folk singer Judy Collins performs at Town Hall in New York City as part of her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour. The intimate NYC venue hosts a reflective, emotionally charged evening featuring timeless classics and Collins's signature storytelling.
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