NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Angel Orensanz Foundation

Manhattan

Within a former synagogue, the Angel Orensanz Foundation presents the installations and art works of Angel Orensanz as well as other artists. Performances are held here as well.

Apollo Theater

Manhattan

The legendary Apollo primarily holds concerts and musical productions.

Arthur and Janet Ross Lecture Hall

Bronx

Entry to events at the hall is usually granted through purchasing the New York Botanical Garden's All-Garden Pass.

Avery Fisher Hall

Manhattan

Home to the New York Philharmonic, Avery Fisher Hall seats 2,738 in a space originally designed by Max Abromovitz but renovated in 1976 to correct an acoustical failure in the hall's auditorium. The basement of Avery Hall holds changing exhibitions of photographs, drawings, models and architectural projects, primarily in the Arthur Ross Gallery. Expertly curated shows have included The Frank House: A Gropius and Breuer Collaboration and Conciliatory Figures: Three Buildings by Giuseppe Vaccaro from the 1930s.



Box office: Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun noon–6. Also open until 30 minutes after the start of any performance.

BAM Café

Brooklyn

Originally conceived as BAM's ballroom in 1908, the Lepercq Space on the Howard Gilman Opera house's second floor has served many purposes since. It now holds BAMcafé, which serves dinner and drinks before BAM performances, and hosts BAMcafé Live, BAM's free music series, on Friday and Saturday nights. The Lepercq Space is also home to the small Brownstone Books store, which features a broad array of performing arts titles alongside the latest in adult fiction and non-fiction. BAM Café is accessible by escalator and elevator.