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.
The park puts on works by multiple artists on its grounds and in collaboration with other Manhattan green spaces.
Experience Beatlemania through the eyes of a band member.
See how New York City was promoted through an exhibit of historical marketing materials.
Works by European painters go on display at the Met.
More than 50 artists are featured in this Bronx Museum event.
Through a childhood notebook, an artist from the present is connected with a renowned artist from the past.
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 intersection between plants and their pollinators comes to life in this exhibit.
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.
Music manuscripts help tell the story of women in early 20th century ballet.
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.
Celebrate Pride at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Take part in a monthlong celebration of Queens' cultural community.
Lincoln Center celebrates arts, theater and culture with scores of events, some of which are free.
Free downtown performances focus on classical theater.
The ballet returns to the Met Opera House with premiere and classic performances.
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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