Weekends @ MCNY

Three musicians wearing all white sitting on chairs playing latin drums. Women dancing in front of musicians.Artist Manny Vega in blue suit with shaker instrument.
1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., Open Sat & Sun 10–6, Mon, Thur, & Fri 10–5
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Join us for a whole new way of experiencing programs at MCNY! From artist workshops to live jazz, swing dance lessons, family activities, student workshops, and fun for all ages— there's something for everyone here. Explore our engaging exhibitions and discover online experiences that dive into the history and culture of the city we love.

What To Do: Explore our program series

  • Up Close with Manny Vega— Interact! Engage! Learn! Exhibiting artist Manny Vega will be on site to lead workshops, interactive art-making activities, and live art demonstrations. 
  • Uptown Jazz with Dandy Wellington— This monthly pop-up performance features bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band. Between sets, get moving with mini swing dance lessons and demonstrations by special guest artists. 
  • NYC Discovery Lab — Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for free hands-on activities for all ages inspired by our collections, exhibitions, and the city we love. Project themes will change monthly. For more family-friendly fun, pick up an activity guide or scavenger hunt, available in select galleries. 
     

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What's On View: See exhibition highlights

What To Do:

Three musicians wearing all white sitting on chairs playing latin drums. Women dancing in front of musicians.Artist Manny Vega in blue suit with shaker instrument.
Series

Up Close with Manny Vega

Up Close with Manny Vega invites audiences of all ages to interact, engage, and learn with the Museum's artist in residence, Manny Vega!
Dandy Wellington, a Black man in a gray striped suit dances in front of his seven piece jazz band in the Museum's rotunda. Behind them, guests in 1920s dress enjoy the performance.
Series

Uptown Jazz with Dandy Wellington

Join us for Uptown Jazz with Dandy Wellington, a monthly pop-up performance featuring bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band.
Manny works on a huge in progress mosaic on a table in his home studio.
Event Saturday, May 11, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.
Dandy Wellington, a Black man in a gray striped suit dances in front of his seven piece jazz band in the Museum's rotunda. Behind them, guests in 1920s dress enjoy the performance.
Event Saturday, May 25, 1:30pm

Uptown Jazz: New York, the Destination

Dance along to a performance by bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band with songs inspired by our centennial exhibition, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.

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