New York City Ballet Family Saturday: The ABCs of NYCB

A is for arabesque, B is for ballet, C is for choreographer! Letters come alive on our Lincoln Center stage as we use the alphabet to discover the amazing, beautiful, and captivating world of New York City Ballet. All ages welcome. This is a relaxed performance event in which ASL interpretation is included.

May 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bruce Museum: ASL Tour of the Richter Collection

Members of the D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, and ASL student communities are invited to join us on a tour of the Bruce Museum’s William L. Richter Collection on Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 PM. This exhibition features French art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, showcasing artists such as Camille Pissarro and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This program is free with general admission, but space ... More >>

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Interpreted Show: Goddess

The critically acclaimed team behind the 2021 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Merry Wives returns to The Public with the New York premiere of a new musical conceived and directed by Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali, featuring music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, book by Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh, and choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie. A mysterious ... More >>

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bowl EP

This spring, in collaboration with National Black Theatre, we are turning our theatre space into a fully functioning skatepark to bring to life Nazareth Hasssan’s intimate and epic Bowl EP which explores connection, belonging, and the ultimate struggle of being seen or unseen, told through the eyes of two black skaters. Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter need to find a name for their ... More >>

Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SciCafe: Living With Wildfires

Presented by the American Museum of Natural History. Wildfires are no longer a seasonal threat—they’re a year-round reality. As the climate changes, fires are becoming more frequent, intense, and unpredictable, raising urgent questions about how we can better prepare and adapt. Join Toddi Steelman, a leading expert on wildland fires and vice president and vice provost for climate and ... More >>

Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

To All the Tenors I’ve Loved Before Cabaret

To All The Tenors I’ve Loved Before: A Pride Month Celebration brings a queer touch to your Golden Age favorites, contemporary ballads, and song cycle duets. This show will celebrate the journey of identity and flip well-known songs on their head to show new perspectives. To All The Tenors I’ve Loved Before is an evening of singing what you want to whom you want, no matter the original ... More >>

Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cornhole tournament

6 Games Guaranteed (4 RR W/ Double Elimination) We will have after RR: Airmail Pile up 50/50 Raffle

Jun 7 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Blue Jay Fun Day

BBQ! Games! Social! Spend time with alumni before the summer! Family friendly! Admission includes 1 BBQ lunch ticket per person $15 Adult & $10 Kids/Teens In Advance $20 Adult & $15 Kids/Teens At Door For more info, see flyer. Contact Melissa Vigilante, '91 & Patricia McKenzie, '95 at lexingtonalumni@lexnyc.org.

Jun 7 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Interpreted Show: Aladdin

'Aladdin,’ adapted from the animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Aladdin’s journey sweeps audiences into an exciting world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy ... More >>

Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Robert Glasper + Alain Pérez

This can’t-miss opening night of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City features two performances from major contemporary superstars, offering a vision of a spectacularly full musical future defined by genius and limitless possibility. Over an already storied 20-year career, the multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producer, composer, pianist, and culture creator Robert Glasper has seamlessly ... More >>

Jun 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

ASL Exhibition Tour (with voice interpretation): Christine Sun Kim

Floor 8 Open for all ages on June 13, 6pm Join us for a 30-minute ASL tour of Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night led by Deaf educator Gina Marciona. An ASL interpreter will be present to provide voice interpretation. To request interpretation for Tactile, Protactile, International Sign Language, another language, or additional accommodations, including Braille, please email ... More >>

Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Shabbat Service--Pride Shabbat

Please join us for a joyous Shabbat evening service celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride month! We will sing, sign, and pray together in community. We will have live ASL interpretation along with several prayers performed by our ASL Choir. We also use visual prayer for all prayers.

Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

ASL Campus Explorations: Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Join us for a free in-person American Sign Language-led exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. This campus exploration will explore the artistic design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery and colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain on our plaza. The majority of the campus exploration will take ... More >>

Jun 13 @ 12:00 am - 7:00 pm

VIRTUAL Verbal Description Campus Exploration – Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Join us for a free virtual exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision, this workshop will explore the artistic campus design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery, colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain in Lincoln Center’s Plaza. Led by educator ... More >>

Jun 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Juneteenth 2025

Our Global Juneteenth Mission Statement is to celebrate African American heritage and honor the legacy of Juneteenth by creating inclusive spaces that highlight our rich history and promote cultural pride. Through empowering events, we connect communities across the globe, support the economic growth of Black-owned businesses, and inspire future generations to take pride in their identity. We aim ... More >>

Jun 14 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Met Signs in the Studio—Sargent and Paris

Explore the exhibition Sargent and Paris with teaching artists Debra Cole and Hollie Ecker. Then, create your own work of art in the studio. For visitors of all ages. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Sargent and Paris. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. For updates on upcoming programs, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at ... More >>

Jun 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ASL Campus Explorations: Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Join us for a free in-person American Sign Language-led exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. This campus exploration will explore the artistic design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery and colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain on our plaza. The majority of the campus exploration will take ... More >>

Jun 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Etienne Charles: The Road March in Concert III

Every year at Carnival, hundreds of artists from across the Caribbean Islands perform in a competition to be the winner of the annual Road March. Their musical anthems glorify the sweet sound of soca, a regional fusion of funk, calypso, electronic dance, reggae, and R&B. Lincoln Center celebrates the enduring spirit and joy of soca music on the occasion of Caribbean American Heritage month by ... More >>

Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In-Person Verbal Description Campus Exploration – Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Join us for a free in-person exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision, this workshop will explore the artistic campus design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery, colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain in Lincoln Center’s Plaza. A majority of ... More >>

Jun 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

WADE Presents the Pride Residency Performance: We Wear the Sky

We Wear the Sky is a vibrant celebration of boundless identity, personal freedom, and collective pride. It features choreographic works that explore the limitless spectrum of self-expression, where every individual is invited to wear their identity like the sky—expansive, beautiful, and deeply personal. As the sky connects us all, so too does this evening of movement invite us to honor our ... More >>

Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NYLaughs

Comedy goes underground at Jaffe Drive, kicking off NYLaughs celebration of women in comedy while honoring both the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and Juneteenth. Headlined by the powerhouse, Emmy-nominated former writer Sam Jay and joined by a dynamic lineup of trailblazing female comics, this event promises a night of laughter, empowerment, and unforgettable humor. Not to be missed!! ... More >>

Jun 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Juneteenth 2025

Juneteenth 2025: A Celebration for the Deaf Community Date: June 19, 2025 Location: TBA (Virtual summit on CBS and in-person events) We’re excited to announce our Juneteenth celebration for 2025, which will be an unforgettable event focused on inclusivity, empowerment, and community engagement. This will be our first Deaf-inclusive Juneteenth celebration under The Most Honorable Ms. ... More >>

Jun 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oh Sankofa!: A Juneteenth Celebration

Black Theatre United (BTU) presents an artistic exploration of the evolution of the country’s oldest commemoration of the end of enslavement—from the very moment of freedom to the celebratory holiday that it is today. This transcendent performance at Damrosch Park is directed by Schele Williams, who will shine light across the timeline of African American music, spanning musical genres and ... More >>

Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tina Friml

Join us for a one-night-only, stand-up comedy show with Tina Friml at The Underground. Friml is a New York-based comedian, originally from Burlington, Vermont. Having merged into stand-up comedy following an upbringing in local theater and a decade as a songwriter, she was named a 2019 Just for Laughs New Face and has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show's Bananamores, 2019's New York Comedy ... More >>

Jun 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh

Share an uplifting experience for all ages with Maimouna Youssef aka “Mumu Fresh”, a multifaceted artist whose influences range from jazz, gospel, traditional African and Indigenous music, to Hip-Hop, soul, rock, and experimental acapella fusion. With a passion for advocacy and community service, this GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will elevate your summer!

Jun 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Wedding: New York's Biggest Day

Ever dreamed of getting married at Lincoln Center? For the fourth year in a row, we're inviting hundreds of couples to Alice Tully Hall for "New York's Biggest Day," offering New Yorkers the chance to celebrate love—from couples getting symbolically married for the first time, to those renewing vows or simply celebrating their love for the city. Directed once again by the Founding Artistic ... More >>

Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Guggenheim ASL Tour: Beatriz Milhazes

The Guggenheim New York welcomes visitors from the D/deaf community for an in-person American Sign Language (ASL) tour on Sunday, June 22, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Join us at the museum to explore our Collection in Focus exhibition Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty. This after-hours program will be led by educator Joyce Hom. We’ll begin with a tour of the galleries followed by a light reception ... More >>

Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

In-Person Verbal Description Campus Exploration – Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Join us for a free in-person exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision, this workshop will explore the artistic campus design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery, colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain in Lincoln Center’s Plaza. A majority of ... More >>

Jun 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Interpreted Show: PRINCE FAGGOT at Playwrights Horizons

In this meta-theatrical satire, an ensemble of queer, trans, and nonbinary performers reckon with how the forces of power, privilege, and colonization play upon their lives as the playwright offers a central provocation: what if queer people dared to imagine a future monarch having a life that resembled their own? Playwrights Horizons partners with SignNexus for ASL-Interpreted performances. ... More >>

Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Theater Storytime With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz

Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City—and, due to continued popular demand, we have scheduled two readings every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children's book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of ... More >>

Jun 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Theater Storytime With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz

Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City—and, due to continued popular demand, we have scheduled two readings every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children's book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of ... More >>

Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Truce Songs

David Dorfman Dance's truce songs is a wild and personal meditation on peace with self, others, and the world. Employing the company’s trademark style of merging highly athletic dancing with poignant emotion, this abstract work of movement art is devised dance-theater for all audiences. Dancing bodies serve as conduits for momentary peace as the company mines the depths of power-crazed existence ... More >>

Jun 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Marcus Russell Price Presents The Funniest Humans I Know Vol. 5

When the photographer and filmmaker Marcus Russell Price is behind the lens, a picture often captures a thousand laughs. As an accomplished director for specials by Nimesh Patel and Keith Robinson, as well as a capturer of candid shots for Hollywood artists like Hannibal Buress, Amy Schumer, Sam Jay, and John Mulaney, Price's keen eye snaps the split second moments before and after a joke lands ... More >>

Jun 25 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stud Country

Stud Country is born from the legacy of queer dance spaces and honors the rich history of LGBTQIA+ cowboy culture. Best friends Sean Monaghan and Bailey Salisbury created the “Queer Church of Line Dance” as a safe space for connected community and partner dancing. They believe line dancing should be easy, fun and accessible to everyone, so all ages, body types and skill levels are welcome! ... More >>

Jun 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

La Casita

In 2001, Lincoln Center set the scene for the first La Casita, a citywide festival celebrating poetry and music, grounded in the principle that New York City is best represented through the artistic traditions of its most underserved communities. For nearly 25 years, La Casita's curators have assembled stellar casts around themes of lineage and heritage, mining tradition and bloodline through the ... More >>

Jun 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Deaf Asian Street Festival

We are EXCITED to announce DEAF ASIAN STREET FESTIVAL — a meaningful and transformational initiative that honors the vibrant contributions of Deaf Asians to both the Deaf and Hearing communities of the Greater New York Area. This event is made possible through collaboration with local government agencies.

Jun 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Stamptown

Equal parts vaudeville, stand-up, cabaret, circus, drag, dance, improv, performance art, magic, and genius, Stamptown is a sweaty, sexy whirlwind that will sweep you off your feet and leave you rushing to tell your friends what you just saw. Masterminded by host and resident lead attraction Zach Zucker (Netflix, Vulture’s 2023 Comedian You Should Know), Stamptown’s past lineups have included ... More >>

Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse 06/28-29

Based on one of the world’s most beloved stories and the enchanting Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid is a Broadway spectacular for dreamers of all ages to enjoy. This fishy fable boasts such irresistible songs as “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and the Academy Award–winning “Under the Sea”. It’s a joyful blend of adventure, comedy, and a love story that the whole ... More >>

Jun 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Jungle Cat Comedy

Introducing New York’s hottest new comedy show: Jungle Cat Comedy, curated and hosted by the up-and-coming stand-ups Abby Govindan (New York Comedy Festival) and Mohanad Elshieky (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan), returning to Lincoln Center for the summer. Paste Magazine says that Jungle Cat prioritizes "space for comedians with a diverse range of lived experiences to perform as ... More >>

Jul 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Loud & With Feeling

Loud & With Feeling is a musical based on a true-to-life experience about a group of Queer students in the first 24 hours of their sit-in protest. Their quest to fight for LGBTQ+ rights at their Private Christian University is stifled after their favorite professor is fired! Throughout the night, the group uncovers a lot of their own personal histories as they search for belonging, connection, ... More >>

Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Rhythm Reset

Come together to celebrate tap, America's original vernacular dance form, as we explore its Afro-diasporic roots and lineage in this inspiring workshop led by dancers from Music from the Sole, Brazilian artist Ana Tomioshi and American artist Sterling Harris. Learn the basics of body percussion and build a short poly-rhythmic percussive piece featuring Afro-Brazilian rhythmic patterns. Bring your ... More >>

Jul 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Big Umbrella Festival Silent Disco

The Big Umbrella Festival centers our audiences by sharing unique approaches to multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging artistic experiences, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. This summer, the celebrated festival returns as a free day-long campus takeover full of relaxed spaces with multi-sensory experiences, performances, installations, and workshops specifically welcoming ... More >>

Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYLaughs

Comedy goes underground at Jaffe Drive on July 9, as NYLaughs celebrates women in comedy with a special tribute to the powerhouse ladies behind Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary. Expect big laughs, trailblazing humor, and a night of comedy as legendary as the women who made it all happen! Join us for an unforgettable evening with SNL writer KC Shormina and four other incredible women ... More >>

Jul 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rome Is Falling

The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), a leading force among today's most innovative and visionary interdisciplinary ensembles, presents the New York premiere of Rome is Falling, conceived and composed by AMOC* bassist Doug Balliett. Rome is a zany lesson on the absurdity of what can happen when influential people lose power. In his ever-prescient, ever-joyful way, Balliett brings audiences of ... More >>

Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Echoing of Tenses

AMOC* presents Anthony Cheung’s the echoing of tenses, a large-scale song cycle for tenor, violin, piano/keyboard, and pre-recorded sounds, that sets the texts of seven prominent, intergenerational Asian-American poets. These poets perform their words live within the production, sharing reflections on memory, cultural and personal identity, family, migration, and loss. the echoing of tenses was ... More >>

Jul 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

NYLaughs

NYLaughs curates a carnival of comedy for Brazil Week at Lincoln Center on July 16, headlined by Rafi Bastos! Joining him is a vibrant lineup of South American voices, including Colombian Pedro Gonzalez, Colombian-Canadian-American Santi Espinosa, Brazilian Jade Catta-Preta, and Luz Pazos straight out of the Andes. Get ready for a night of laughs, rhythm, and unforgettable comedy from Brazil and ... More >>

Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Deaf Talent Creative Lab® (3rd Edition)

Deaf Talent Creative Lab®️ 3rd Edition. Creating pathways to employment for Deaf/Disabled Adult Creatives in the Film/TV Industry. July 14-28, 2025 $850 Per Person Deadline, May 31, 2025 Payment Plan Accepted. Space is limited! •Scriptwriting Lab •Pitch Sessions •48-Hour Film Challenge •Acting •Directing Atlanta, GA Stone Mountain Park Georgia State University ... More >>

Jul 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

B A T U Pre-Show Touch Tour

Participate in Summer for the City’s Brazil Week at the Atrium with an interactive performance for families: B A T U from Artefactos Bascos. Young people become artists as they’re invited to paint, dream, glue, and build a unique analog and artistic world in a collective happening with other participants. Created by multidisciplinary artist, performer, art historian and graphic designer Ieltxu ... More >>

Jul 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dancing Across Borders

The vibrant artistry of Brazil comes to Summer for the City for a star-studded week of Brazilian concerts and programs that showcase the country’s diversity, depth, and creative excellence. Conceived in collaboration with Janete Da Silva, founder of the Silva Dance Company, this panel discussion highlights how Brazilian artists are reshaping ballet’s future, exploring the role of identity in ... More >>

Jul 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:10 pm

Symphony of Choice: A Crowd-Composed Concert

In the mood for a little Brahms or Beethoven, sprinkled in with some new discoveries? The choice is yours! Our popular “crowd-composed concert” is back and you get to decide what you will hear. Use text-to-vote during the concert to choose from a menu of repertoire that previews the Festival Orchestra’s summer season. The evening’s program is in your hands!

Jul 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Liniker

Born in the countryside of São Paulo, the bold and groundbreaking superstar, singer-songwriter Liniker is proving that you don't have to choose between changing the world or charting hits. Honored as an "Immortal" by the Brazilian Academy of Culture, cast in a star role in the Amazon Prime Video series Manhãs de Setembro, and winner of the Latin GRAMMY for Best Portuguese Language Popular Music ... More >>

Jul 19 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Reading of Unproduced Musical in the Archive

Join us for a reading of an unproduced work, curated by the Library’s Billy Rose Theatre Division, and see theater history brought to life! ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org or email access@lincolncenter.org

Jul 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Waitress: The Musical in ASL by Deaf Broadway

Although the show starts at 8pm, we will be offering an ASL gathering starting at 5:00pm! In just five short years, Deaf Broadway has become synonymous with authentically Deaf musical theater. The organization was founded during the 2020 pandemic in response to artistic director Garrett Zuercher's experience with the state of Deaf access to performances of lyrically complex musicals, which too ... More >>

Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Marcus Russell Price Presents The Funniest Humans I Know Vol. 6

When the photographer and filmmaker Marcus Russell Price is behind the lens, a picture often captures a thousand laughs. As an accomplished director for specials by Nimesh Patel and Keith Robinson, as well as a capturer of candid shots for Hollywood artists like Hannibal Buress, Amy Schumer, Sam Jay, and John Mulaney, Price's keen eye snaps the split second moments before and after a joke lands ... More >>

Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NYPL Dance Theater Workshop Exhibition - Guided Tour

Take a tour of Room to Move: Dance Theater Workshop, and explore the history of the legendary space that launched the careers of iconic dance artists. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org or access@lincolncenter.org

Jul 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

NYPL Reading Rhythms Public Reading Party

Bring your favorite book, play, musical score (or borrow one of ours) at a Reading Rhythms’ reading party hosted by The Library for the Performing Arts. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

Jul 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

2025 Westside Experiment, a summer theater program at IRT Theater

IRT’s Westside Experiment is an acting laboratory that airs Deaf and hearing students with working theater artists to learn about their craft and create an original piece of theater together. Interpreters are provided, making the program accessible for both Deaf and hearing. Led by Lead Teachers Jules Dameron (he/him) & Treshelle M. Edmond (she/her)

Aug 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Signing Supper

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Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm