NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series

Brooklyn

This summer series presents free musical concerts that reflect the African-American contribution to the American music scene. Concerts are staged (weather permitting) at Brooklyn’s Wingate Field in July and August.

Mata Festival

Brooklyn

MATA's annual festival presents new music by emerging artists from around the world. Over four nights each spring, audiences hear music by today's up-and-coming young composers.

Mix NYC: The New York Queer Experimental Film Festival

Manhattan

The Mix festival is held annually in Lower Manhattan.

Museum at Eldridge Street

Manhattan

The Eldridge Street Synagogue is now restored it to its original grandeur and hosts a program of tours, school and family programs, public talks, concerts, and festivals which help keep alive the 19th-century building and the ancient traditions it embodies.

Museum Mile Festival

Manhattan

One one evening in June, nine of the country's finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors from 6 to 9 pm for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration.