Enjoy summer in the City with an exciting array of performing and visual arts—including the aptly named Summer for the City, Lincoln Center’s series of performances, dances, talks and the like across the boroughs. Elsewhere you’ll find a celebration of NYC as a tourist destination at Poster House, hip-hop jewelry at the American Museum of Natural History, the chance to learn about native plants and insects at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and outdoor art installations in City Hall and Madison Square Parks. Look below to start filling up your calendar.
Music manuscripts help tell the story of women in early 20th century ballet.
The intersection between plants and their pollinators comes to life in this exhibit.
See how New York City was promoted through an exhibit of historical marketing materials.
A visually arresting part of hip-hop style is on display at American Museum of Natural History.
View the first survey of this artist-activist’s two-decade career.
See works by seven New York–based artists at MoMA PS1.
The park puts on works by multiple artists on its grounds and in collaboration with other Manhattan green spaces.
Public Art Fund’s annual City Hall Park installation features the work of a Native American artist.
Centuries of American artworks trace history up to today.
This top international art fair features exhibits and events devoted to the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Enjoy free Shakespeare performances throughout the City.
See dozens of free and ticketed live music performances in parks.
These NYC museums and art-filled attractions are free today, on specific days or at certain times. Find one near you.
Head to these classic nightspots to hear great live music and see jazz legends up close.
Check out our roundup of New York City’s major museums, galleries and fairs.
There’s an institution for every interest in the City. Wander through big name museums, and discover smaller spots for culture and history throughout the boroughs.
Biggie fans, check out Brooklyn’s Bishop Gallery.
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