Featured Events in New York in August, 2025 (June Updated)

Marina Zurkow: Parting Worlds brings together a selection of software-based works by Marina Zurkow (b. 1962; New York), an artist who explores the intersection of nature and culture through various mediums, including code, animation, and participatory experiences like dinners and card games. In the works on view in the gallery and on the adjacent terrace, Zurkow uses software that drives the interplay of the elements seen on screen and their ever-changing compositions to reflect on the complexity of ecological and social systems. The animations Mesocosm (Wink, TX) (2012) and The Earth Eaters (2025) imagine the environmental damage that results from the repeated extraction of raw materials. The work that constitutes the Hyundai Terrace Commission—The River is a Circle (2025)—is site-specific and engages with the ecologies of the Hudson River and the neighborhood surrounding the Whitney. “Parting Worlds” in the title alludes to the landscapes above and below the water, the earth breaking apart in a sinkhole, and islands emerging and separating as they are continually tapped for natural resources. It is also a phrase that evokes impermanence and loss as environments change and disappear due to human intervention and natural evolution.

"I see New York City as a great big sculpture," Louise Nevelson once remarked. Born in Pereiaslav, Ukraine, Nevelson (1899–1988) lived and worked in Manhattan from the 1920s through the 1980s. Known for her bold monochrome assemblages of stacked and composed found objects, Nevelson was captivated by the city's ever-changing skyline and saw creative potential in discarded materials that she scavenged throughout its streets at night. By painting these sculptures a single color (black), she cloaked the specific, identifying details of disparate objects such as duck decoys, lettuce crates, and pieces of rebar, transforming them into abstract shapes. Collection View: Louise Nevelson reimagines the relationship between Nevelson's work and New York, highlighting the dynamic interplay she sought to suggest in her work between motion and stillness, light and shadow, dawn and dusk.

A dazzling showcase of more than 60 jewelry creations that celebrates our enduring fascination with the cosmos. For millennia, people have been moved by the grandeur of space to explore the workings of our universe—and to create captivating works of art. From the early astronomical observations of Galileo to iconic space missions such as Apollo 11, along with new findings made possible by cutting-edge tools like the James Webb Space Telescope, discoveries about the universe have influenced and inspired artistic expression. A stunning assemblage of astronomically inspired jewelry is the focus of the new exhibition Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Textiles touch every aspect of our lives and connect us to history. “Threads were among the earliest transmitters of meaning,” the artist Anni Albers wrote in 1965. Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction reveals the links between this art form and abstraction. Incorporating basketry, apparel, and more than a century of other textile works that challenge accepted divisions between fine art and craft, this exhibition broadens the story of abstraction, suggesting that not only ideas but materials—like woven, knotted, and braided fabric—are crucial to its understanding and success. Spanning early-20th-century works by Sonia Delaunay, Hannah Hoch, and Sophie Taeuber-Arp, whose textile practices parallel their painting and drawing, mid-century works by Albers and Ed Rossbach, and contemporary works by Rosemarie Trockel, Andrea Zittel, and Igshaan Adams, this exhibition brings together more than 150 diverse, interdisciplinary objects. Highlighting issues of labor and identity that are intertwined with modern textile production, Woven Histories argues that weaving and textiles are the quintessential link between lived experience and art.

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) opened New York City’s original underground subway line in October 1904. While the city was one of the most diverse in the country, before the introduction of the subway, most New Yorkers were not in regular contact with people outside their own neighborhoods. Initially extending from the Bronx to Lower Manhattan (with service to Brooklyn beginning in 1908) and forming part of the wider transit system, the convenient and affordable IRT encouraged riders to travel beyond their communities for both work and leisure. In order to entice people to regularly use the subway, the IRT printed two in-car poster campaigns, The Elevated Express and The Subway Sun, that highlighted each borough’s unique attractions. Of these, The Subway Sun was especially successful.

Anita Shapolsky Gallery, renowned for its dedication to Abstract Expressionism, presents “A Dialogue Between Ernest Briggs and Peter Bonner.” This exhibition brings together two generations of abstraction, juxtaposing the bold, gestural work of Ernest Briggs with the introspective, process-driven paintings of Peter Bonner. A key figure in the second generation of Abstract Expressionism, Briggs embodied the movement’s raw energy and spontaneity, using vigorous brushwork to express emotion and the rugged intensity of human nature. In contrast, Bonner explores perception, identity, and memory through layered compositions that invite contemplation beyond the surface.

The Coney Island History Project will open for the season on May 24th with new exhibits by Charles Denson and Amanda Deutch. Coney Island Streets: 1965–1975 and Brooklyn Wilds combine street photography, cyanotypes, native plants, and poetry to explore the natural and urban sides of Coney Island that are not well known. Through the medium of photography, both shows complement each other by exploring the complexity of this New York City neighborhood. With this exhibit, we are introducing our new Wonder Gallery, a collaboration between Charles Denson and Amanda Deutch. More info on our website. Link in bio.

Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron explores the path-breaking career of photography’s first widely recognized artist. Cameron (1815–1879) was born in Calcutta to a French mother and an English father; in 1848, with her husband and children, she moved to England, where her sisters introduced her to the elite cultural circles in which they traveled. Residing on the Isle of Wight, where she was close neighbors with the poet Alfred Tennyson, Cameron acquired her first camera at age 48. In only eleven years she would create thousands of exposures and leave an enduring image of the Victorian era as an age of intellectual and spiritual ambition. Her own prodigious drive helped Cameron become a probing portraitist of leading figures such as Tennyson, Thomas Carlyle, G.F. Watts, and Charles Darwin, while her absorption with fine art, notably Renaissance painting, led her to create staged tableaux in a mode that has been perpetually rediscovered by photographers down to the present. Most distinct of all was Cameron’s wholly personal handling of her medium. Heedless of a large camera’s technical limitations, alert to the happy effects of accident, and indifferent to critical scorn, she embraced a style of spontaneous intimacy that distanced her from the photographic establishment of her time and class. Motion blur, highly selective focus, and even fingerprints on the glass negatives (which required developing before their emulsions dried) are among the idiosyncrasies of her singular oeuvre. Cameron was quick to exploit publishing and promotional opportunities: at London’s South Kensington Museum (today the Victoria & Albert Museum) she secured not only an exhibition in 1865 but, a few years later, studio space, and she was the first photographic artist to be collected by the institution. Arresting Beauty features prints from its initial purchase and from subsequent additions to its holdings, which have grown to number nearly one thousand. The exhibition includes Cameron’s large if optically primitive lens (all that survives of her apparatus), pages from her memoir manuscript Annals of My Glass House, and portraits she made in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) after Cameron and her husband moved there in 1875.

This June, The Gallery at Soho Grand unveils a rare and intimate look into the creative world of iconic American designer Bob Mackie. Bob Mackie: From Sketches to Spotlight showcases a collection of original sketches, some of which have never been seen outside the designer’s private archive.

Jack Shainman Gallery presents Genesis, an exhibition of new work by Claudette Schreuders, the artist’s eighth solo exhibition with the gallery. Bringing together figurative sculptures made in both wood and bronze, Genesis reimagines scenes and characters from the suburban landscape of Cape Town that Schreuders calls home. Using the raw material of her own life as the foundation to create portraits that are equally archetypal and idiosyncratic, Schreuders explores how specific forms can convey universal truths and how personal history remains fundamentally connected to social reality.

Summer in the City opens June 7 at ACA Galleries, and it’s a love letter to New York in all its maddening, magnificent glory. The show spans a century of artists obsessed with the city—not just the skyline, but the hum of the streets, the geometry of the fire escapes, the poetry of pigeons, the solitude in a crowd.

Nara Roesler New York presents On Blindness, a group exhibition curated by Mateus Nunes, that explores the phenomenon of blindness as a poetic catalyst. The exhibition’s concept arises from the intersection between literature and the biography of Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986), the Argentine writer who lived the last three decades of his life in blindness. Featuring a wide range of artists from different generations and backgrounds working across various media—including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and video—the works explore the possibilities of artistic and poetic experience beyond vision: through obscure, excessive, metaphysical, tactile, and minimal sight.

Perrotin New York presents Power Line, an exhibition of works by the Yale School of Art Painting and Printmaking Graduate Class of 2025. Through painting, sculpture, or installation, these artists share a deep engagement with materiality, memory, identity, and transformation.

Gabriel Rico is known as one of "the most talented artists in Latin America". He is good at combining natural objects and man-made civilization in an interdisciplinary way to present a unique humorous poetry. Through the combination of neon lights, specimens, ceramics, stones, branches, formulas and other elements, he created a series of "wall installations", chiseling out the meaning hidden behind the objects and expanding the concept of "discovering objects".

Perrotin New York presents Imaginary Country, an exhibition by Chilean-born, Paris-based artist Christiane Pooley, marking her first show in the United States. In her new body of paintings, Pooley draws inspiration from the landscapes of South America in ethereal terrains on canvas and copper plate. Imaginary Country invites viewers to reflect on the elusive and evolving nature of identity and belonging.

Drawing on the language of minimalist painting from the 1960s and 1970s, Josh Sperling’s work is often saturated and even discordant in color. Whether it is a large-scale composite wall installation or a single shape, Sperling is able to inject a sense of vitality into these static works simply through color and outline itself.

New Yorkers will finally be getting back the gorgeous Frick Collection at its original historic buildings at 1 East 70th Street this year. The buildings have been closed to the public for renovations since 2020, and it’s been a long five years not being able to walk those glamorous Gilded Age halls. Some of the museum’s collection was relocated to the Met Breuer Building on Madison Avenue for a couple of years, but that iteration closed in March 2024. In April, we’ll be invited back to its restored spaces on the first floor and a new roster of galleries on the mansion’s second floor, open to the public for the very first time. Even better, to celebrate the reopening, the Frick will throw a weeklong music festival and present an installation of paintings by Vermeer that will inaugurate its new special exhibition galleries.

“German Masterworks from the Neue Galerie” features highlights from the museum’s extensive collection of German art from the period 1890 to 1940.

White Cube New York presents an exhibition of new paintings by Christine Ay Tjoe. Focusing on the human condition, these expressive works delve into themes of philosophy and spirituality, seeking to connect with our most powerful emotions and deep-seated psychological fears.

Born and raised in Oakland, Sadie Barnett explores black life, personal history, and politics through painting, photography, and large-scale installations.

The Creativity Workshop is an inspiring, motivational experience. You will explore and transform your own creativity through a series of exercises working with creative writing, memoir, free form drawing, photography, storytelling and mindfulness. The Creativity Workshop in New York The Creativity Workshop is an inspiring, motivational experience. You will explore and transform your own creativity through a series of exercises working with creative writing, memoir, free form drawing, photography, storytelling and mindfulness. You will get over creative blocks, writer’s block and paralyzing self-criticism.You will find new sources of inspiration in everyday life.You will learn a 15-minute practice that will keep you creative for life.The Creativity Workshops are for people from all professions, ages and nations. Educators, scientists, lawyers, writers, artists, engineers, advertising and marketing professionals, therapists, business professionals all attend our workshops. You don't have to be an artist to be creative. What Creativity Workshop participants all have in common is the desire to explore and harness their unique creative process. Our participants meet like-minded and inspiring individuals and make lifelong friends. Experiential Conference Workshop focused on Creativity and Innovation. Professional Development All Disciplines: education, arts, business, creative writing, design, psychology, innovation, advertising, theatre, marketing, law - Graduate Credits/CEUs. Information Source: The Creativity Workshop | eventbrite

Unleash your inner designer at Late Night Creatives: 7-Day Fashion Bootcamp , a whirlwind evening series for adults ready to explore the world of fashion. Perfect for beginners and creative spirits, this fast-paced workshop will guide you through the essentials of design and creation. Over the course of 7 nights, you’ll: Develop mood boards to spark your creative vision. Sketch and refine your own original fashion designs. Learn basic pattern-making techniques to bring your ideas to life. Cut, sew, and finish your own wearable garment by the end of the week. Forget perfection—this workshop is all about experimenting, learning, and embracing the creative process. All materials are included , but participants need to bring their own sewing machine. Don’t have one? No problem—sewing machines are available to rent or purchase directly from D4D Studios. Information Source: D4D Studio | eventbrite

Welcome to the Latin Dance Exchange! Come join us for a night filled with passion and rhythm at 711 New York Ave. Get ready to salsa, bachata, and merengue your way through the evening with fellow dance enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with others who share a love for Latin dance. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to move! Information Source: eventbrite

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Mamma Mia! , the worldwide musical phenomenon, comes home to Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre for a special limited return engagement beginning August 2nd. The international musical sensation that has kept audiences dancing in the aisles for 25 years. Mamma Mia! is the Broadway getaway that audiences can’t wait to escape to, and August it returns to the Winter Garden Theatre for a special limited engagement.

How might we create a home where we are? Over the course of his three-week residency, Jonathan Berger and a community of craftspeople with whom he often works will construct a handmade scale model attempting to accurately document Kaunas, Lithuania in 1940, just before the city came under Nazi occupation. The artist will juxtapose this project with archival materials from the writer and activist Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz, who is known for her notion of “diasporism”—a non-nationalist form of Jewish identity. Selections from Kaye/Kantrowitz’s archive will be presented in collaboration with her estate and her close friend and frequent editor, journalist Esther Kaplan. The completed model is based on the research of amateur cartographer Marija Oniščik and will form the first chapter in a project that weaves together political and personal history. Berger’s residency is informed by the story of his mother, who as a young Jewish child was hidden by a Christian family in Kaunas during World War II, and Berger’s own involvement as a teenage member of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, where Kaye/Kantrowitz served as the first Executive Director. Working collectively, Berger creates an occasion to consider antiracist and stateless forms of belonging across different times and places.

🏃‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃 Ready to meet your match while you run? Join our Singles Running Club!Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we welcome all paces. Enjoy fun group runs, social events, and the ultimate opportunity to bond over shared goals. Let’s delve into fitness and friendship together! Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing:- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!What You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal!- Digital Training Pack- Online Results & Certificate of Completion-Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race dayWhen will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.Race Updates:We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AMLate runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!Race Bundle:Sign-up for more races and get a discount!Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers:If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Be part of the Journey!Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional) Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

Step into the spotlight at Rodney’s Comedy Club, the new home of live stand-up at the legendary Dangerfield’s — America’s oldest comedy club — located in New York’s Upper East Side. Celebrate the rich tradition of stand-up comedy at this iconic venue where legends like Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jim Carrey once graced the stage. Join us nightly for unforgettable performances by top comedians, rising stars, and surprise guests. Enjoy great drinks, big laughs, and the unbeatable spirit of classic New York comedy. Experience the best live stand-up show in NYC — where history and hilarity meet every night! $20-item minimum purchase per person in showroom (includes drinks and snacks); NY Tax and 18% gratuity additional Individual comedian appearances subject to change without notice. Seating is assigned based on on-time check in by groups as purchased; We cannot guarantee larger parties will be seated together or that tickets purchased separately can be combined at larger tables. Please be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to showtime. Seating and reservations are re-opened to ourwaitlist 10 minutes after showtime. Information Source: Rodney's Comedy Club | eventbrite

What's up verticals? Ready for another gorgeous walk? This time we would like to invite you to stroll with us from Flatiron to the Upper East side. We will visit all major central-Manhattan attractions. This is NOT a loop walk. August 3 (Sunday) Starts at 4:45 PM Meeting point: Worth Monument (W. 25th St &, 5th Ave, New York) https://maps.app.goo.gl/CYAYEvyAf626xbC69 End point: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1071 5th Ave, New York) https://maps.app.goo.gl/NSXXdAyKo2tQkouf9 Route: Flatiron Building Empire State Building New York Public Library Times Square Grand Central Terminal Rockefeller Center Trump Tower The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Guggenheim Museum Map: https://i.ibb.co/J3nr0RY/Clipboard01.jpg Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Artddp1bDT9siZ8b8 Only photostops. NO foodstops. Total distance about 4.5 miles. 100 min walk We might optimize the route based on weather and other conditions. Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145 Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV Telegram: https://t.me/neverwinterfree Please apply via: IG: neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 Wechat: cozmo31 www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=28694880 Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event. Information Source: Neverwinter Free Hiking and Cycling | eventbrite

Dancing Home is a heartfelt documentary tracing the artistic journey of world-renowned Paiwan choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, a member of one of Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes, whose work is deeply rooted in nature and indigenous heritage. Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America, the film follows Bulareyaung’s return to his hometown in Taitung, Taiwan, where he found renewal at a time of personal and professional uncertainty. A graduate of Taipei National University of the Arts and former dancer with the legendary Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, Bulareyaung later received an Asian Cultural Council fellowship to study in New York in 1998. He went on to choreograph for internationally acclaimed companies, including the Martha Graham Dance Company. In 2015, supported by the Luo Manfei Dance Grant, he founded the Bulareyaung Dance Company—offering a space for indigenous youth, many without formal training, to explore contemporary dance. Dancing Home captures their shared journey of self-discovery, as these young performers reconnect with their roots and, in doing so, help Bulareyaung reconnect with his own. The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with Bulareyaung, focusing on his artistic experiences in New York and his lifelong commitment to uplifting Indigenous communities through dance. *This 90-minute documentary is presented in Mandarin with English subtitles. This program is supported by Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York. ABOUT Bulareyaung PagarlavaBorn in the Jialan Village in Taitung, Taiwan, Paiwan choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava’s name means “happy warrior.” He dreamed of becoming a dancer at the age of 12, choreographed his first piece while studying at Taipei National University of the Arts, and later joined Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, performing solo works on tours around the world. In 1998, he received a fellowship from the Asian Cultural Council to study in New York. His choreography has been featured by esteemed companies such as the Martha Graham Dance Company in the U.S., Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, and Cloud Gate 2 in Taiwan. He has also been invited to perform at prestigious international venues, including the Vancouver Winter Olympics Arts Festival, the Vail International Dance Festival in the U.S., and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. His works have been praised internationally for their “wild originality, humor, sensuality, and surprise—making modern dance irresistible.” In 2010, while taking a curtain call hand-in-hand with the Martha Graham dancers at Lincoln Center, Bulareyaung thought to himself, “How wonderful it would be to be holding hands with my own people.” That wish became a mission. In 2015, he returned to his hometown in Taitung and founded the Bulareyaung Dance Company (B.D.C.). Drawing from the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities and rooted in a landscape between mountains and sea, B.D.C. empowers local youth who love to dance. Through the exploration of voice and movement, the company develops a unique vocabulary of indigenous contemporary dance. Information Source: Museum of Chinese in America | eventbrite