NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

92nd Street Y

Manhattan

This multidisciplinary institution promotes performing, visual and literary arts through classes and performances for a wide range of audiences. There are family-oriented workshops and events focused on Jewish culture and religious life, in addition to celebrations of Jewish holidays.

92YTribeca

Manhattan

92YTribeca opened on Hudson Street in 2008 as as the 92nd Street Y's downtown art and entertainment venue. The Sunday series, Bring Your Own Kid, features bands that both parents and kids will enjoy.

Abrons Arts Center

Manhattan

The center is a program of Henry Street Settlement, which has provided services to the Lower East Side since 1893. Its landmarked 300-seat Neighborhood Playhouse houses Henry Street’s visual and performing arts programming alongside its community-based arts training.

Afrikan Poetry Theatre

Queens

At its home in Jamaica, Queens, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents a roster of wide-ranging cultural activities of interest to its largely African-American constituents.

Afro Latin Jazz Alliance

Brooklyn

The Alliance maintains a world-class collection of Latin jazz musical scores and recordings, provides support for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra conducted by Arturo O'Farrill and offers education programs to young musicians and new audiences.