Tribeca's biggest annual art event; visit 61 local artists inside their workspaces. See beautiful works and meet the artists that create them.
May 4 New Yorker Passport to the Arts
Art Auction and Gallery Walk; self-guided tour through 20 New York acclaimed galleries, ending your day at
Gallow Green at the infamous
McKittrick Hotel for drinks and appetizers. Wrap up the night with a silent auction at
Hudson Studios, where proceeds will benefit
Creative Time, a nonprofit organization promoting art in public spaces.
Check out the events during the Ideas City Festival.
May 4 Spring in Bloom Guided Tours
Starting this Saturday, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month of May to see beautiful blossoms at their best!
May 4 Watch the Kentucky Derby!
Find a big screen TV, don your big hat, and have a Mint Julep! The Windsor, Stone Rose Lounge, the 21 Club, and Maison Premiere are just a few of the spots that will be celebrating the event in style!
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
See Extras for my favorite spots to celebrate.
May 5 TD Five Boro Bike Tour
America's largest cycling event, it is a 40-mile car-free ride for over 32,000 bikers! It starts by Battery Park, up Manhattan and through Central Park. Then, the mass of cyclists make their way through the remaining 4 burroughs, ending in Staten Island for an exciting outdoor festival!
Produced by Craig Luca of
Light in the Piazza, this powerful play portrays the lives of two sisters colliding in self-destruction. At the Flea Theater through May 23rd, opening night features a post show discussion.
Serving financial literacy at the Prince George Ballroom. Cuisine, wine, and entertainment.
May 8 Dinner and a Movie at KTCHN
Annual dinner and a movie series kicks off, offering guests great flicks and amazing food. Also note that KTCHN offers a $35 prix fixe menu for pre-theater dining.
Guest artists Queen Latifah and internationally-renowned clarinetist Richard Stoltzman will perform along with music by Gershwin and Glass, with the NYCB orchestra.
May 9 Jeff Koons New Paintings and Sculpture
Multimedia and multi-dimensional works will be displayed at the Gagosian Gallery through June 29.
The Parisian event moves to the Lower East Side after 4 successful years in Paris. Cutting edge contemporary works featuring over 40 galleries, through May 13.
At the Metropolitan Pavilion, 60 national and international galleries exhibit works by emerging artists through May 12.
May 9 Audra McDonald One Night Only
Former star of Porgy and Bess will perform some of her favorites at Lincoln Center.
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art through August 14, the exhibit will feature punk's impact on high fashion.
May 9 Jimmy Choo Glam Rock Event
Preview his fall collection and get a glam makeover by Nars makeup artists!
May 9 26th Annual Celebrating WomenŽ Breakfast
This year's breakfast honors 3 extraordinary women that have made an incredible impact on women everywhere. Last year, Hilary Clinton delivered the keynote address! Proceeds benefit the New York Women's Foundation.
Annual art fair featuring 180 works of leading contemporary art galleries at Randall's Island through May 13.
