Past Events
Past Events
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
Zoning to Scale: Considering Neighborhood Character
Join us to discuss the impact of zoning on New York City’s most beloved streets.
Paint like Pollock
Discover art works by some of New York City’s most iconic artists and create a painting of your own using various pouring and dripping techniques!
Wearable Art
Explore mid-1870s and early 20th-century costumes, jewelry, portraits, and decorative objects, then use beads and gems to create a unique jewelry piece to wear home!
Hidden Bernstein
Explore Leonard Bernstein’s hidden personal life with two scholarly experts and enjoy a performance by singer and actress Lea DeLaria.
Photo Fun
Get inspired by vintage and contemporary photographs of New York City, then try your hand at our photo station to create a photo of yourself!
Past Event: Welcome to Fear City
Experience New York City in the 1970s through a selection of powerful 16mm films shot during the period. Introduced by author and Rolling Stone critic Will Hermes.
Exhibitions
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.