Performing ArtsUpper West Side

Lincoln Center 60th Anniversary Block Party

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Description

Sixty years ago, construction began for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the country’s first modern performing arts center, with a ground-breaking ceremony. It’s since grown to include 11 organizations and has become one of the country’s most important and influential cultural institutions. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Lincoln Center will be hosting a free block party on May 4, from 10am to 2:30pm, featuring activities, performances, community art-making, film programming and tours across the entire campus.

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Location

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

70 Lincoln Center Plaza Manhattan, NY, 10023

Features

Cost
Free
Genre
Solo Performance
Dance
Type
Live Music
Play
Film & TV
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity

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