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A first look at The Met’s new major exhibit about artist frenemies Manet and Degas
"Manet/Degas" is the first art show to put the French impressionists' relationship on blast.
Comedy icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are finally bringing their show to NYC
They're coming to NYC for a multi-night run at the iconic Beacon Theatre.
Check out these powerful new murals popping up around Brooklyn
Four beautiful, powerful murals are adding some colorful inspiration around Brooklyn.
A giant whale made of steel is now on display in midtown Manhattan
"Echoes – A Voice from Unchartered Waters" is a 55-foot-long interactive sound and light installation urging passersby to pay attention to nature.
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A look inside the mesmerizing new ‘Basquiat x Warhol’ exhibit
A look inside the mesmerizing new ‘Basquiat x Warhol’ exhibit
The two iconic artists collaborated on over 150 works.
This beautiful 274-foot-long mural is now on display along the Hudson River
This beautiful 274-foot-long mural is now on display along the Hudson River
The public work is part of the creative Art at Amtrak program.
Sharon Stone on her new art exhibition and the state of US politics
Sharon Stone on her new art exhibition and the state of US politics
"We're in this divided period when it comes to politics so I wanted to work on surrealistic landscapes."
Trace the NYC Marathon’s racial justice roots in this new New-York Historical Society exhibit
Trace the NYC Marathon’s racial justice roots in this new New-York Historical Society exhibit
This powerful exhibit displays historic items in New York City for the first time.
Nuyorican Poets Cafe will be closed for at least three years
Nuyorican Poets Cafe will be closed for at least three years
The iconic institution will undergo a massive renovation.
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The room even smells sweet.
A look inside the mesmerizing new ‘Basquiat x Warhol’ exhibit
The two iconic artists collaborated on over 150 works.
15 uniquely New York habits people pick up after living here
These are behaviors that New Yorkers initially scoffed at but now do on the regular.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is backing a massive new performing arts center in NYC
The People's Theater: Centro Cultural Inmigrante will be partly funded by Lin-Manuel Miranda's family.
This beautiful 274-foot-long mural is now on display along the Hudson River
The public work is part of the creative Art at Amtrak program.
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What’s on stage
Lin-Manuel Miranda is backing a massive new performing arts center in NYC
The People's Theater: Centro Cultural Inmigrante will be partly funded by Lin-Manuel Miranda's family.
Let me tell you—these are the best Agatha Christie books
I've read every book by the Queen of Crime, and here is my opinionated ranking.
Your guide to Jingle Ball NYC 2023
iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball NYC concert brings some of pop’s biggest names to Madison Square Garden for the...
Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai are now backing this forthcoming Broadway musical
‘Suffs’ is heading to Broadway this spring.
How to get tickets to Blink-182’s 2024 tour in NYC, including price and presale details
Blink-182's One More Time tour will take over Citi Field in the summer of 2024.
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A giant Billy Joel exhibit is opening on Long Island next month
Where else do you expect a show about the iconic artist to be mounted, after all?
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin will star in Broadway's 'Cabaret' next year
A new version of the Kit Kat Club will hit Broadway in April.
Daphne
Theater review by Melissa Rose Bernardo In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful dryad pursued...
Unbound, Vol. II: The Art of Sin
Venture into a haus of haunts at Thistle Dance's Unbound performance held at Jefferson Market Library (425 6th...
Here We Are
There are riches in Stephen Sondheim's final musical.
Movie-going in NYC
The best drive-in movie theaters in NYC
The nostalgic entertainment form has made its way back into the spotlight.
The best NYC movie theaters
We’ve assembled a list of the choicest theaters to see that film you've been wanting to see.
The best dine-in movie theaters in NYC
A new breed of theater offers a proper dining experience that’s convenient and tasty.
The 20 best NYC movies of all time
See your home through a cinematic lens with these films.
Playlist inspiration: the best albums and songs
The 45 best karaoke songs ever made
The 45 best karaoke songs ever made
Dial up one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like grabbing a mic and soaking up the spotlight
The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2023
The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2023
From true crime to politics and music to history, it's another great year for podcasts. Here's what we're listening to.
The 36 best Halloween songs of all time
The 36 best Halloween songs of all time
Don't let your Halloween party flop with our list of the top spooky scary songs of all time
The 50 best sad songs ever written
The 50 best sad songs ever written
Because what's the only thing better than a good cry? That's right, it's crying with a soundtrack
The 60 best love songs of all time
The 60 best love songs of all time
From tender classics to shower singing belters, here are the greatest love songs to add to your playlist
The 100 best party songs ever made
The 100 best party songs ever made
Put the best party songs on your celebration playlist and you’re guaranteed a body-moving dance explosion
Laugh it up in NYC
And Scene comedy show
And Scene is a half-scripted comedy show where actors and improvisers are paired up to perform scenes together. The actors can only say the words as...
NYC shares some of the funniest 311 calls it has ever received
"Can I claim my dog as a dependent on my taxes?"
Get comedy with a side of pastrami during this secretive show at Katz’s Deli
Last year, tickets sold out in less than a minute.
Boys' Club Comedy Show
They say comedy is a Boys' Club, so join head to Club Cumming for this aptly named comedy show. Nico Carney and Conor Janda, "famously pillars of...
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16 miles of colorful ribbons now cascade from world's largest Gothic cathedral in NYC
Walk beneath a dazzling field of ribbons.
The most famous paintings of all time
A ranking of the most famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece.
This weekend's NYC Bodypainting Day will be the last one ever
"I wanted people to take a moment and really celebrate humanity," the event's founder says.
A pop-up balloon museum is opening in NYC next month
You’ve never seen inflatables quite like these.
These new public sculptures by the High Line actually terrify us
Cult Pokémon characters get a (scary) makeover.
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The most famous artists of all time
From painting to sculpture, the most famous artists of all time have created the most iconic works in art history
A first look at The vibrant ‘Chagall, Paris’ immersive exhibit at NYC’s Hall des Lumières
Stained glass refractions, depictions of mythical creatures and floral motifs take over the entire room.
Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
From art exhibits to theatrical events, these experiences promise to transport you to new realities.
The top famous sculptures of all time
From pre-history to the 21st century, here are the top famous sculptures of all time.
NYC art exhibitions we’re most excited about in fall 2023
Expect several major debuts, some big "firsts," and a packed calendar of art shows.