Past Events
Past Events
[SOLD OUT] Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Join us during Juneteenth weekend for the world premiere screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War.
"When the Garden was Eden": Remembering the 1970s New York Knicks
To mark the 50th anniversary of the New York Knicks' first NBA championship, consider the team that reigned supreme during a tumultuous era in NYC history.
“For the People’s Health”: Advocating for Accessible Healthcare in NYC
Join us for this free online workshop examining how Puerto Rican activists mobilized for free, accessible healthcare for communities of color fifty years ago. 1.5 CTLE.
Celebratory City
How do parades and public celebrations mark the "arrival" of previously marginal groups, while keeping open the possibility of more confrontational political action in the future? With photographer Ricky Flores, journalist Ginia Bellafante, and New Yorker writer Vinson Cunningham.
The Ultimate (Virtual) NYC Trivia Night: November
Put your knowledge of the NYC to the test at our virtual Trivia Night co-hosted with the Gotham Center for New York City History.
Past Event: MCNY Live presents New York magazine's "Encyclopedia of New York": How NYC Changed the World
We launch New York magazine's new book, "The Encyclopedia of New York," with editor Christopher Bonanos and actor/singer/comedian Lea DeLaria.
Everyday City
Consider 2020's transformation of everyday life from SoHo to 125th Street, Fifth Avenue to Fordham Road, to find out what our new street life might yield. With architect Susan Chin, critic Kate Wagner and New Yorker writer Vinson Cunningham.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
