Intellectual Events & Talks 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.

Robert Rauschenberg’s New York

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 · All day

Museum of the City of New York

Art

Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York (opening 2026-04-19) showcasing Robert Rauschenberg’s work and its relationship to New York through collages, prints and installations.

Create-athon: Game Making

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Tech

Join Create-athon: Game Making for an interactive, hands-on workshop at Lincoln Center. Learn game design basics, prototyping techniques, and collaborative workflows in a practical session for aspiring developers and designers.

Hell Gate Walking Tour (Randall's Island NYC)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

Randall's Island Park

Lecture

Explore Hell Gate's perilous history on a guided outdoor walk along Randall's Island, tracing the East River currents and legends that once terrified sailors. Learn local lore from a knowledgeable guide while taking in waterfront views and historic sites.

Laser Cutter Workshop: Cut and Etch Your Own Designs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

NYC Resistor

Workshop

Join a hands-on workshop at NYC Resistor to learn how to operate a laser cutter and cut/etch your own designs. This practical session covers safety, machine setup, vector design, materials, and finishing touches. Ideal for makers looking to add laser-cutting skills to their toolkit.

Eduardus Halim Master Class

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

181 Mercer Street (at Bleecker Street) NYC

Music

Eduardus Halim Master Class at 181 Mercer Street invites you into an intimate New York vocal session, where a legendary tenor guides technique, language, and operatic nuance in real time.

Improv For Communication Skills

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Brooklyn Brainery

Comedy

Join a practical improv workshop at Brooklyn Brainery to boost communication skills through spontaneous games, quick thinking, and collaborative exercises in a friendly, low-pressure NYC setting.

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.

ARCANA

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Anthology Film Archives

Film

ARCANA screens at Anthology Film Archives in New York for an intimate film-screening evening. A curated program of arcane cinema in a historic venue, offering cinephile charm, archival reels, and thought-provoking storytelling.

PIERRE CLÉMENTI PROGRAM

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Anthology Film Archives

Film

A curated Pierre Clémenti program at Anthology Film Archives in NYC, presenting a selection of provocative European cinema associated with the actor, in a retrospective that will appeal to cinephiles and fans of experimental film.

THE WEALTH FIELD: RESTORING THE FLOW OF ANCESTRAL ABUNDANCE

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Maha Rose Center for Healing

Wellness

Join Meera Mohan April for a transformative evening at Maha Rose Center for Healing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, as you explore the Wealth Field and restore the flow of ancestral abundance through guided meditation and healing practices.

Poetry vs. Hip-Hop National Poetry Month Tour

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Loft At City Winery - New York City

Music

Poetry vs. Hip-Hop brings a dynamic clash of verse and rhythm to City Winery NYC as part of a National Poetry Month Tour. Featuring Queen Sheba, Malik Yusef, and Abiodun Oyewole, the show blends intimate spoken-word with bold hip-hop in the Loft of City Winery.

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.

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.

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.

Fall 2026 Registration Begins

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

New York University

Conference

Fall 2026 Registration Begins at New York University launches a brisk campus-wide conference kickoff, guiding students through sessions, booths, and networking amid ivy halls and urban energy.

Emerging mCDR governance issues at the London Convention & Protocol

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM

Lecture

An online webinar examining emerging mCDR governance issues under the London Convention & Protocol. The session reviews past decisions and outlines open legal questions, offering insights into how international maritime law may apply to climate-related carbon removal.

Risk, Resilience, & Returns: Biodiversity as Competitive Edge for Business

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

Online Event

Lecture

Online lecture tied to Columbia's MS in Biodiversity Data Analytics program, examining how biodiversity analytics translate climate risks into measurable business resilience and competitive advantage for firms.

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.

"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.

Sustainability in the Age of AI: Harnessing AI for Climate Impact

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Faculty House (Columbia University)

Conference

Join a Columbia panel examining how artificial intelligence can accelerate climate solutions. Moderator Marco Tedesco guides experts through practical AI applications, sustainability strategy, and the policy and ethical questions surrounding climate-tech. A timely, university-level discussion on the planet's future.

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.

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