From increased globalization to accelerating technology to the conflicts in the Middle East, it’s both a daunting and interesting time to be a citizen of the world. Learn more about foreign governments, issues, and America’s place within it all with these upcoming global affairs talks and events in New York City. Read more
The New York Public Library’s free public programs have something for everyone, with a dense fall slate that runs from the sizzling Paris of the 1920s to the maelstrom of the ’68 U.S. elections. Our picks for the best of fall at the NYPL follow. Read more
From the New York City Ballet to the Broadway greats, New York City is home to some of the world’s most incredible dance offerings. Here are our picks of the fall’s best dance performances and discussions. Read more
After the devastating tragedy in Orlando, there’s no better time than this month of Pride to come together and celebrate the LGBT community. Whether you’re LGBT yourself or an ally, show your support this month with these upcoming events around NYC. Read more
It’s summertime in New York City, the perfect season for getting out and enjoying warm weather and sunny skies. But those looking to know what lies beyond those blue horizons are also in luck. Gaze upward this summer with these events exploring astronomy and the cosmos. Read more
Visitors to the performing arts complex this summer will enjoy a packed slate of performances and events that include ballet, international theatre troupes, free concerts, and a day-long celebration of Lou Reed. Read more
Last week, the Met unveiled its spectacular summer Costume Institute exhibition Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. Focusing on the processes behind haute couture and prêt a porter, the show illustrates the impact of machines on high fashion. Here are our top picks for complementary events in NYC that explore this intersection of science and technology with the arts and humanities. Read more
Though his stories and characters remain enduringly relevant, incredibly this year marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. To commemorate the occasion, museums and institutions throughout NYC will be celebrating the Bard’s life and work with special events, exhibitions, and performances. To attend or not to attend? Attend.
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The New York Public Library’s free public programs have something for everyone, with a dense spring slate that includes fresh insights into William Shakespeare, the wild success of the fast food industry and an insider’s look at the raising of One World Trade Center. Our picks for the best of spring talks at the New York Public Library follow. Read more
It’s not too late to say Happy New Year—in fact, it’s just the right time: February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year (the Year of the Monkey in 2016). From art to talks to performances, we present some ways to celebrate, Sino-style, throughout the month. The extension is entirely appropriate, since the Chinese—smart people that they are—traditionally keep the new year’s party going for at least a couple of weeks. Read more
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