Upcoming Events
Feb 15 – Feb 21
Clédat & Petitpierre Interactive Art Installation - Les Plantamouves
FrenchInteractive exhibition-workshop combining tactile mobile sculpture with interactive dance, featuring 240+ vibrantly colorful foam pieces.
Lunar New Year Tasting with Nin Hao
workshopCelebrate Lunar New Year with a tasting provided by local Prospect Heights restaurant Nin Hao.
construction
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Fort Tryon Park: Billings Lawn
Lawn Closure - Levin Playground Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Lawn Outside Levin Playground (Section A) ,Central Park: Lawn Outside Levin Playground (Section B)
Maintenance
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Fort Tryon Park: Billings Lawn
Lawn Closure - Pilgrim Hill
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Pilgrim Hill
Lawn Closure - East 102 St. Landscape A B
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: East 102nd St Landscape A ,Central Park: East 102nd St Landscape B
Lawn Closure - Pond Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: The Pond Lawns
Lawn Closure - Diana Ross Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Diana Ross Playground Lawn
Lawn Closure - Billy Johnson
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Johnson Playground Lawns
East Green -East 72nd Playground Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: East 72nd Street Playground Lawns
Sparrow Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Madison Square Park
Lawn Closure - Cedar Hill
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Cedar Hill
Oval Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Oval Lawn
Lawn Closure - East 106th St South Mount Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: East 106th St Lawn
Redbud Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Redbud Lawn
Lawn Closure - Cherry Hill
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Cherry Hill
Dana Discovery Center Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Dana Discovery Center Lawn
Cherry Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Cherry Lawn
Veterans Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Veterans Lawn
Lawn Closure - Diary Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: The Dairy
Lawn Closure - Wild West Playground Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Wild West Playground Lawn
Lawn closure - East Meadow
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: East Meadow ,Central Park: East Meadow Clay Area ,Central Park: East Meadow North Lawn ,Central Park: Lawn Outside E 96th St Playground(Margaret Kempner
Helen Marshall Playground-Synthetic Turf Field Construction SummerFall 2025
CommunitySpecial Event — Queens — Helen Marshall Playground: Multi-purpose Play Area
Sol LeWitt Lawn Closure
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Madison Square Park: Sol Lewitt / 25th St Lawn South
Lawn Closure - Bowling Green Lawn
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Bowling Green Lawn
Lawn closure - Heckscher Lawn Playground and Picnic Lawns
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Central Park: Heckscher Picnic Area ,Central Park: Heckscher Playground Lawns
holiday
CommunityReligious Event — Brooklyn — NEW UTRECHT AVENUE between 50 STREET and 51 STREET
Purim distribution
CommunityReligious Event — Brooklyn — KINGS HIGHWAY between EAST 7 STREET and EAST 8 STREET
Tribeca Rooftop - 2/16 - 3/2
CommunityProduction Event — Manhattan — DESBROSSES STREET between HUDSON STREET and GREENWICH STREET
Union Square Greenmarket
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Union Square Park: North Plaza
RIPA Special Event Permit
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Randall's Island Park: East River Fields-Soccer-82 ,Randall's Island Park: East River Fields-Soccer-83 ,Randall's Island Park: East River Fields-Soccer-84 ,Randall's Island Park: East River Fields-Soccer-85 ,Randall's Island Park: Hell Gate Fields-Soccer-62 ,Randall's Island Park: Hell Gate Fields-Soccer-61 ,Randall's Island Park: Scylla Picnic Area Green ,Randall's Island Park: Hell Gate Picnic Area Green ,Randall's Island Park: Soccer-10
NYC Permitted Event
CommunitySport - Youth — Brooklyn — Star Spangled Playground (IS 117): Football-01
MGP Amphitheater seasonal closure 2025-2026
CommunitySpecial Event — Manhattan — Marcus Garvey Park: Amphitheater
Kissena Park Tennis Court reconstruction
CommunitySpecial Event — Queens — Kissena Park: Tennis-01 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-02 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-03 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-04 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-05 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-06 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-07 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-08 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-09 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-10 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-11 ,Kissena Park: Tennis-12
Football - Youth
CommunitySport - Youth — Brooklyn — Fort Hamilton Athletic Field (Ft. Hamilton HS): Football-01 ,Fort Hamilton Athletic Field (Ft. Hamilton HS): Softball-02 ,Fort Hamilton Athletic Field (Ft. Hamilton HS): Baseball-01
Model Helicopter Flying
CommunitySpecial Event — Brooklyn — Calvert Vaux Park: Hobby Field
Soccer -Regulation
CommunitySport - Youth — Manhattan — Randall's Island Park: Soccer-10
Miscellaneous
CommunitySport - Youth — Manhattan — St Catherine's Park: Multipurpose-01
Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt
CommunitySpecial Event — Queens — Torsney Playground: Handball-01
Lacrosse
CommunitySport - Youth — Manhattan — Randall's Island Park: Sunken Garden Fields-Soccer-90
Soccer - Non Regulation
CommunitySport - Youth — Manhattan — Chelsea Park: Soccer-01
Model Aircraft Flying
CommunitySpecial Event — Staten Island — LaTourette Park & Golf Course: Model Airplane Field
Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival
OutdoorTraditional ceremonies, music shows, and face painting celebrating Year of the Red Horse
St. Lukes Chamber Ensemble
ClassicalChamber ensemble performance
Year of the Horse Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival
Asian/VietnameseBeloved Chinatown celebration with firecracker ceremony, lion and dragon dances, folk dance performances, and martial arts demonstrations.
February Break Discovery Days
familyExplore habitats from around the world and have hands-on science fun during the midwinter school break.
Chamber Music Society Winter Festival
ClassicalFour concert series celebrating history of violin from Baroque era through Fritz Kreisler
Watercolor Technique for Expressive Orchids
workshopLearn key watercolor techniques as you paint vibrant orchids.
Author Reading and Conversation: The Bronze Arms and Turning Away
BookstoreReading and conversation with Richie Hofmann and Benjamin A. Saltzman
Chamber Music Society Winter Festival - Violin
ClassicalWinter Festival celebrating violin music from Baroque to Fritz Kreisler era
Bertha Hope Jazz Concert in the Park
ParksFree solo concert by jazz legend pianist/composer Bertha Hope
92nd Street Y Lecture Series
LectureLecture on cultural topics and arts
Mad Men Cocktail Tour - Evening
TV Tours3-hour walking tour of Mad Men filming locations in Manhattan with three complimentary drinks at featured bars and vintage-style photos.
Strand Bookstore Author Event
BookstoreAuthor reading and discussion event
Midtown Architecture Walking Tour
ArchitectureExplore iconic Midtown buildings from Grand Central to Chrysler Building, covering architecture history and design
Bertha Hope Solo Jazz Concert
OutdoorFree outdoor solo concert by jazz legend pianist/composer Bertha Hope
Iceless Curling at Bryant Park
OutdoorFree, first-come, first-served iceless curling lanes with no reservations required
Lunar New Year Family Day - Year of the Horse
Asian/VietnameseWelcome the Year of the Horse with lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, shadow puppets, and arts and crafts.
MOCA Lunar New Year Family Festival
Asian/VietnameseLion dances, ribbon dance workshop, hands-on crafts, traditional foods, interactive dance workshops, and gallery activities.
L'Alliance Family Saturdays - Multidisciplinary Arts Programming
FrenchVisual art, dance, storytelling, and Francophone cinema for young people and families.
The Sopranos Sites Tour - Bus Tour
TV Tours4-hour guided bus tour through New York and New Jersey visiting 40+ iconic Sopranos filming locations including Holsten's, Bada Bing, and the opening credits sights.
The Mechanics of Floral Design
workshopExperiment with various support materials and learn the mechanics behind floral design to advance your practice.
Madison Avenue Historic Architecture Tour
ArchitectureDiscover architecture from 1870 to present on Madison Avenue, exploring landmark buildings and high-fashion retail integration
Lunar New Year Family Day
Asian/VietnameseWelcome the Year of the Horse with lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, shadow puppet workshops, and Year of the Horse arts and crafts activities.
Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour
TV Tours2-hour walking tour of 30+ filming locations from popular TV shows and movies in Central Park with actor/actress guide
Feb 22 – Feb 28
NYC TV & Movie Bus Tour
TV Tours2.5-3 hour bus tour covering 60+ TV and movie locations including Friends, Seinfeld, Mad Men references, and other iconic NYC filming sites.
Central Park Winter Nature Walk
ParksLearn about winter birds and wildlife in Central Park with expert guides
French New Wave Film Series - Chabrol Films
FrenchNewly-restored selections from Chabrol's 'golden age' psychological thrillers, known as the French Hitchcock.
Midtown Manhattan Architecture Walking Tour
ArchitectureExplore Midtown's iconic buildings including the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, and Times Square
St. Lukes Chamber Ensemble
ClassicalChamber ensemble performance
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
ClassicalClassical orchestra performance
Conservatory Highlights Tour
tourDiscover plants from faraway places and different climates on a tour of the Steinhardt Conservatory.
Carlos Henriquez & Obed Calvaire - Afro-Caribbean Celebration
JazzJLCO in celebration of Nuyorican and Haitian roots with new commissioned works
New York Philharmonic - Rachmaninoff & Bartók
ClassicalRouvali leads Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances with violinist Kavakos performing Bartók Violin Concerto
MOCA Dumpling Making Workshop
Asian/VietnameseHands-on cooking experience learning to fold and cook vegetable-filled dumplings while exploring symbolism of unity, luck, and prosperity.
Living History: Clothing of Enslaved Women and Reclaiming Black Humanity
workshopJoin clothing historian Brooke Wellborn for a live demonstration on 18th-century dressmaking and the history of Mantuamakers.
Chase Away the Winter Blues Tour
tourLearn simple lifestyle practices to maintain a sunny outlook through cold days while encountering plants and animals in the winter landscape.
Lower Manhattan Historical Walking Tour
History90-minute walking tour through colonial churches, Revolutionary landmarks, and Wall Street, with local guide
MOCA Dumpling Cooking Experience
Asian/VietnameseHands-on cooking experience for families learning how to fold and cook vegetable-filled dumplings while exploring symbolism of unity, luck, and prosperity.
NYC TV & Movie Bus Tour
TV ToursComprehensive bus tour covering 60+ NYC filming locations from Friends, Seinfeld, Spider-Man, and other TV shows and movies
Mar 1 – Mar 7
Central Park History and Natural Beauty Tour
ParksUnforgettable stroll through one of the world's most magnificent parks exploring natural and man-made beauties
Mad Men Cocktail Tour - Afternoon
TV Tours2-hour walking tour of Mad Men locations in Manhattan with one complimentary 1960s-style cocktail and behind-the-scenes show tidbits.
Sight & Sound: Sibelius, Schjerfbeck, and Finland
MuseumOrchestra performance by The Orchestra Now featuring Sibelius Finlandia and Symphony No. 7, paired with Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck artwork
Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
OutdoorDragon dancing, martial art performers, and stunning outfits celebrating Year of the Red Horse
Mad Men Cocktail Tour - Evening Experience
TV Tours3-hour walking tour of Mad Men filming locations with three complimentary cocktails at iconic Manhattan bars featured in the show
Vietnamese Lacquer Craft Discussion with Artist Ekkehard Altenburger
Asian/VietnameseArtist explores Vietnamese lacquer craft, preserving tradition as AI rises and affirming human value.
Molière Theater Performance
French17th-century classic reimagined as a class farce with fantastical costumes and Balkan-inspired music, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq.
Chamber Music Society Performance
ClassicalClassical chamber ensemble concert
Vietnamese Lacquer Craft Talk with Artist Ekkehard Altenburger
Asian/VietnameseArtist Ekkehard Altenburger explores Vietnamese lacquer craft and the preservation of tradition as AI rises.
Molière Performance by L'Alliance
FrenchAcclaimed directing partners reimagine this 17th-century classic as a deliciously relevant class farce with fantastical costumes and Balkan-inspired music.
Met Collection Pianos in Concert
MuseumPianists Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner and Derek Wang perform on historically significant pianos from the museum's collection
New York Philharmonic - American Music Celebration
ClassicalProgram commemorating America's 250th birthday exploring diverse musical voices
First Saturday: Freedom Is an Everyday Struggle
MuseumAfter-hours First Saturdays event celebrating Women's History Month and the exhibition Everyday Rebellions: Collection Conversations
Financial District Architecture Tour
ArchitectureExplore contrasts of old and new structures in Financial District with visits to Wall Street, Battery Park, and 9/11 Memorial
The Sopranos Iconic Locations Bus Tour
TV ToursHalf-day bus tour from Midtown Manhattan through New Jersey covering 40+ Sopranos filming locations including Holsten's, Bada Bing, and Pizza Land
Mar 8 – Mar 14
The Sopranos Private Tour
TV ToursPrivate 3-hour tour of Sopranos filming locations with guided actor tour guides sharing behind-the-scenes secrets from New Jersey mob sites.
Brutalist Architecture Walking Tour
ArchitectureMarvel at brutalist buildings from Tribeca to Washington Square Park, exploring AT&T Long Lines Building and other hidden gems
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
ClassicalClassical orchestra performance
Danilo Pérez & Godwin Louis Commissions
JazzWorld premiere of new commissioned works celebrating African heritage and diasporic routes
Danilo Pérez & Godwin Louis - Commissions Series
JazzWorld premiere of new commissioned works celebrating African heritage and musical diaspora
Orchestra Of St. Luke's
ClassicalClassical orchestra performance
Neil deGrasse Tyson Science Discussion
MuseumNeil deGrasse Tyson hosts a spirited discussion on the latest advancements in science and technology
Mad Men Afternoon Walking Tour
TV Tours2-hour afternoon walking tour of Mad Men locations on Madison Avenue with one complimentary 1960s-style cocktail
Mar 15 – Mar 21
Famous Midtown Hotels History & Architecture Tour
ArchitectureDiscover the history of iconic Midtown hotels from the Plaza, St. Regis, Peninsula to Waldorf Astoria with lavish architecture and eccentric resident stories
92nd Street Y Cultural Forum
LectureInteractive forum featuring prominent speakers and cultural discussions
Sex and the City Tour - Manhattan Hotspots
TV Tours2.5-hour tour visiting iconic Sex and the City filming locations throughout Manhattan with expert guide sharing trivia and show details.
Christian Marclay: Doors Exhibition
MuseumExhibition exploring doors through contemporary art by Christian Marclay, running through April 12, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - Brazilian Jazz
JazzJLCO with Wynton Marsalis celebrates Brazilian jazz with Latin Grammy-winning bandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda
Planetarium: Brown Dwarfs Deep Dive
MuseumDeep dive into brown dwarfs, celestial bodies that reside beyond our solar system at the Rose Center for Earth and Space
Lower Manhattan Economic History Walking Tour
HistoryLearn how NYC started its path to world economic prominence and evolved over four centuries
Juilliard Historical Performance at The Met
MuseumAdvanced students from Juilliard's Historical Performance department perform historical music on period instruments
The Sopranos Sites Tour - On Location Tours
TV ToursHalf-day guided bus tour visiting iconic Sopranos locations including the final scene at Holsten's, Bada Bing, and New Jersey filming sites
Mar 22 – Mar 28
Gilded Age Upper West Side Architecture Tour
ArchitectureSee stunning architecture and hear Gilded Age stories on the Upper West Side with author Esther Crain
South Street Seaport Museum Book Club: The Mad Girls of New York
BookstoreBook club discussion of The Mad Girls of New York: A Nellie Bly Novel by Maya Rodale
Community Open Mic Music Event at Park
ParksAn explosion of talent featuring an afternoon of open mic performances for the local community
Bill Frisell 75th Birthday Celebration
JazzTwo-night celebration of guitar shaman with special guests
Bill Frisell 75th Birthday Celebration - In My Dreams
JazzJazz celebration of guitar virtuoso Bill Frisell's 75th birthday with Jenny Scheinman, Hank Roberts, and others
Mar 29 – Apr 4
Sight & Sound: Mozart's Jupiter Symphony
MuseumOrchestra Now performance featuring Mozart Symphony No. 41 Jupiter, presented in conjunction with the Raphael: Sublime Poetry exhibition
Raphael: Sublime Poetry Exhibition
MuseumAmericas' largest exhibition devoted to Renaissance master Raphael, featuring over 200 paintings, drawings, decorative arts and tapestries
Apr 12 – Apr 18
Reading with Richie Hofmann and Benjamin A. Saltzman
BookstoreReading and conversation featuring The Bronze Arms and Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture
Apr 26 – May 2
AI Humanist Presents Who Are We Now?
BookstorePanel discussion and author event