Spanning more than six-acres on Manhattan’s East Side from 38th to 41st Street east of First Avenue, Field of Light at Freedom Plaza will feature an array of 17,000 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that will illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NYC Plugged 🔌 […]

The United Palace’s good friend, patron, and neighbor Lin-Manuel Miranda has supported screenings at the United Palace since 2013 when he helped the theatre’s fund-raising campaign to purchase a new projector, screen, and surround sound system to return movies to the theatre after a 40-year hiatus. His guests in 2022 included Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, […]

The country’s fastest-growing sport is returning to Wollman Rink in Central Park through early fall. For the 2024 season, CityPickle at Wollman Park will feature 14 permanent, newly resurfaced courts. Courts can be reserved for up to eight players, during off-peak and peak hours. CityPickle also offers a variety of programming options including group clinics, […]

The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, will bring 85 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 13 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Returning for its 38th year, the festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from across the globe, […]

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) presents an all-new, enchanting exhibition, Wonderland: Curious Nature, evoking the spirit of exploration and the uncanny, unbelievable, and unfamiliar nature of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Visitors of all ages can step into a one-of-a-kind botanical experience that grows curiouser and curiouser as they embark upon an immersive, Gardenwide journey […]

Open Worlds is a new initiative of the Museum of the Moving Image, an accessible, 15,500-square-foot, climate-controlled, WiFi-enabled community resource for visitors of all ages looking to convene, find creative inspiration, learn about and experience new media technologies, or participate in many diverse programming selections. Boasting one of the largest free community spaces in Queens, […]

The Delacorte Theater, the beloved home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, is under construction and undergoing a much-needed revitalization until 2025. So, this summer, The Public Theater is celebrating all things Free Shakespeare in the Park by bringing the show to you in your community and at home. Beginning in May, Mobile Unit’s delightful […]

Each month this summer, The Goods Mart will spotlight two innovative up-and-coming brands, bringing their founders directly to the community at Rockefeller Center to share their product and stories with others. Stop by to meet innovative food + beverage founders and try their products with free full-sized samples! Schedule (Every third Thursday through September ):  […]

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. This summer, enjoy extraordinary artists and events in collaboration with a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. Performances start at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Watch full livestreams […]

Carnegie Hall Citywide is Carnegie Hall’s free concert series that brings a diverse lineup of live performances to neighborhoods throughout New York City. Presented in partnership with esteemed community organizations across the five boroughs, the series highlights dynamic artists from a variety of musical genres—including classical, jazz, folk, Latin music, and more. Kicking off the […]