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Mandarin guided tour: Mozart treasures at Morgan Library

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

The Morgan Library & Museum

Art

Explore Mozart treasures from the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation on a Mandarin-language tour at The Morgan Library & Museum. The 2–3 PM session invites Mandarin-speaking visitors to delve into manuscripts and musical artifacts in a historic New York venue. Admission to the Morgan applies; the tour is free with admission.

Paint & Sip: Mother's Day Edition

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

Eataly NYC Downtown

Art

Join a Paint & Sip evening at Eataly NYC Downtown for a Mother's Day edition. Create a keepsake painting while enjoying wine and the market's dining options in a lively, casual workshop setting.

BEAUZ

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 7:59 PM

Webster Hall

Music

BEAUZ teams with Madgrrl for an electric night at Webster Hall, blasting bass-heavy EDM, neon visuals, and a magnetic crowd in New York's storied downtown club.

Teksupport: Nico Moreno, Novah, Frederic. & Diossa

Fri, 8 May 2026 · Time TBD

Brooklyn Storehouse

Music

Late-night electronic night by Teksupport featuring Nico Moreno, Novah, Frederic., and Diossa at Brooklyn Storehouse in New York City. A high-energy club vibe with techno/house blends, set in a warehouse-style venue that attracts an enthusiastic NYC nightlife crowd.

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Fri, 8 May 2026

Kings Theatre

Music

Courtney Barnett brings her indie singer-songwriter set to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on May 9, 2026—expect witty lyrics, guitar-driven songs and a relaxed, artsy live show; tickets available via the venue link.

Soul Mapping: Shamanism & Your Lifepath

Fri, 8 May 2026

World Yoga Center

Wellness

Join Soul Mapping at World Yoga Center for a guided session blending shamanic insights with personal growth. Explore the map of who you are and your lifepath through experiential practices and reflective dialogue.

Sat/May 9Luka Sulic

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Town Hall

Music

Renowned cellist Luka Šulić performs a solo concert blending classical virtuosity and contemporary arrangements at Town Hall on May 9, 2026.

ANY YOUNG MECHANIC SPRING NORTH AMERICA TOUR

Fri, 8 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Any Young Mechanic performs at Bowery Ballroom in New York on May 9, 2026 as part of their Spring North America tour — an indie live-show night for fans of guitar-driven music.

Soul Blind

Fri, 8 May 2026

Bowery Ballroom

Music

Soul Blind performs soulful grooves live at Bowery Ballroom on May 9, 2026 — a late-night NYC concert for fans of soul and groove-driven indie music.

Sessa with support from Kolumbo

Fri, 8 May 2026

National Sawdust

Music

Sessa (Sergio Sayeg) brings material from his third album Pequena Vertigem de Amor to National Sawdust with support from Kolumbo, presenting an experimental electronic live set that explores intimacy, desire and relationships.

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir Mother's Day Weekend Matinees

Fri, 8 May 2026

Blue Note Jazz Club

Music

The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir sings uplifting Mother's Day matinees at Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC — soulful choir harmonies perfect for families and fans of gospel music.

GRAD SHOW: Level 1 Improv | Masters

Fri, 8 May 2026

Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT)

Comedy

Grad show featuring Level 1 Improv from the Masters program at The PIT in New York. Watch emerging performers bring fast-paced scenes, character games, and bold ensemble storytelling to an intimate NYC venue, delivering playful wit and high-energy collaboration.

Native Plant Share

Fri, 8 May 2026

New York Botanical Garden

Community

Join a plant-sharing gathering at the New York Botanical Garden where neighbors swap native plants and share gardening tips. An outdoor, family-friendly community event celebrating local flora in the Bronx.

Project91 PresentsLASZEWO

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Rooftop at Pier 17

Nightlife

Project91 presents LASZEWO — an open-air rooftop electronic DJ night at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York on May 9, 2026, combining skyline views with late-night dance music.

Fermented Veggies

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Brooklyn Brainery

Food

Join a hands-on fermentation workshop at Brooklyn Brainery and learn how to transform vegetables into tangy, probiotic-rich ferments. A practical class exploring salinity, timing, and flavor profiles in a cozy Brooklyn classroom.

Myrtle Ave "Queens" Spring Fair

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Myrtle Avenue Wyckoff Ave - Stephen St

Market

Join the Myrtle Ave Queens Spring Fair in NYC on Myrtle Ave Wyckoff Ave Stephen St for a free street fair from 10am–6pm with food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses.

6th Avenue Fair

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

6th Avenue 23rd Street - 33rd Street

Market

Dive into the 6th Avenue Fair in NYC, a sunlit street carnival along 23rd–32nd streets, free from 10am–6pm, where food vendors, artisans and local businesses spill color and flavor across a lively, city‑block stage.

Hearts in Bloom Bouquets

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Art

Family-friendly art workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (May 9–10, 2026) where kids ages 5+ create blooming 3D heart bouquets and write a kind message. Two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) on the 1st floor offer hands-on crafting and joyful keepsakes.

Artists & Fleas Chelsea - Saturday

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Chelsea Market

Market

Explore Artists & Fleas Chelsea, an indoor market featuring rotating artists, designers, and vintage vendors selling art, jewelry, clothing, and handmade goods. Open 11am–7pm on Saturday with free admission.

BRONX NIGHT MARKET, NYC

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

Festival

BRONX NIGHT MARKET, NYC, a cross‑venue food festival turning the Bronx into a buzzing tasting room, with bold bites from local vendors, street vibes, and community energy lighting up May 9, 2026 across multiple spots.

Lenfest Kids: ‘Flow’

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Lenfest Center for the Arts, 615 W. 129 St., New York, NY 10027 Katharina Otto-Bernstein Screening Room (Second Floor)

Film

An animated feature, Flow (PG, 6+) by Gints Zilbalodis (2024), screens at Lenfest Center for the Arts in NYC. A cat navigates a flooded world, forming bonds with dogs, birds, lemurs and capybaras as they survive. After the screening, Columbia Artist/Teachers host storytelling, poetry, songwriting and art-making for kids and families.

Bronx Night Market

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY

Market

Bronx Night Market features 50+ local vendors with international cuisines, artisan goods, and live music at Fordham Plaza with free admission.

NYC FOOD FESTIVALS 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Various NYC Locations

Food

NYC FOOD FESTIVALS 2026 pulls together sizzling bites from around town, from JapanFes NYC to UBELAND, with previews, schedules and ticket info for a year of flavor‑driven events across diverse neighborhoods.

Parents Day Card Making

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 7:15 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Family

Join a hands-on Parents Day Card Making session at the Children's Museum of Manhattan for ages 4 and younger. Test textures with different drawing tools as you create a loving card for a special grown-up, on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks area. A family-friendly craft event that blends play and creativity.

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