From Affordable Housing to Bike Lanes: How Can Big Change Happen in New York City?

Debates about how to make New York City more affordable, inclusive, and livable, are happening all around us. This year’s symposium--named for Henry Street’s founder--will address the economic, political, and cultural challenges and opportunities involved in making transformative change in our nation’s largest city. Panelists will address how big decisions are made, the legacies of past ... More >>

Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

ASL Slam BABY Edition

Having just celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2025, ASL Slam joins the Big Umbrella Festival at the David Rubenstein Atrium this April. The company’s mission is to preserve, nurture, showcase, and promote American Sign Language and the Deaf/signing community through performance by offering a stage for community members to share and create traditional, contemporary, and experimental sign ... More >>

Apr 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The 25th Fil at The Met Concert—Celebrating Families

Be a part of our enchanted musical family! Join The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School in partnership with The Met as we explore the joy, wonder, and magic of families in all their forms through music and art. The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School is a thriving music education community serving people of all ages with vision loss. Includes verbal description. ... More >>

Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse

History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, ... More >>

Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

BASL Lit® Slam! presents "Somalia the Musical”

BASL Lit®️ Slam!'s “SOMALIA THE MUSICAL” Jade Bryan, Songwriter/Playwright/Film Producer Based on the award-winning film, “If You Could Hear My Own Tune” (2001). (Formerly known as "Somalia" and "Somalia & Zavier") The Story That Changed Black Deaf Cinema - Now a Musical. | Harlem. BASL. Love. Saturday, April 25, 2026 7PM Talkback/Reception $30 by April 15 $40 at ... More >>

Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse

History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, ... More >>

Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SciCafe: The Pulse of a Restless Planet

Join Ally Peccia, a geologist at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, for an inside look at how scientists piece together Earth’s fiery history and what these discoveries tell us about the future. From ancient eruptions recorded in rock layers to modern events that send plumes high into the atmosphere, volcanoes offer a window into the deep processes that built our world. ... More >>

May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

ASL Mixed Media Workshop with Mia Sanchez

Join guest teaching artist Mia Sanchez for a mixed-media and painting workshop inspired by Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum. Due to limited capacity, ASL students will not be admitted to the program and no voice interpretation will be provided. If you have any questions or need accommodations, please contact access@thejm.org or ... More >>

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

ASL DrawNow! Ceija Stojka: Making Visible (online)

Join us on Thursday, May 14, for an online drawing workshop presented in American Sign Language (ASL) and inspired by Ceija Stojka: Making Visible, featuring the work of Roma artist, activist, writer, lyricist, and singer Ceija Stojka (1933-2013). Comprising more than sixty artworks, as well as a selection of sketchbooks, archival material, and documentary films made during Stojka’s lifetime, ... More >>

May 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Met Signs Tour—The Cloisters Gardens

For participants who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. Travel through the Museum and engage in conversations about art with a Deaf educator. In American Sign Language only, without voice interpretation. Met Signs and Met Signs in the Studio prioritize the Deaf community. Due to limited space, this program is not for ASL students. Accessibility: Stools Pro-Tactile interpretation is ... More >>

May 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sensory-Friendly Performances

Designed to provide a relaxed, inclusive environment, these performances offer individuals with sensory processing challenges, including autism, additional support as they experience the repertory of New York City Ballet. Slight modifications for these specialized events include a relaxed entry/exit policy, adjustments to lighting and sound levels, designated break areas throughout the Theater, ... More >>

May 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

New Owner

Knowing that puppies are the best medicine, Mabel adopts Bart from the animal shelter to help heal her widowed heart. But Mabel is old, and Bart is young, and not all love can last forever. Suddenly alone, Bart embarks on an urban odyssey of towering hot dog carts, menacing dog-nappers and junkyard camaraderie. A wistful, wordless journey from a dog’s point of view, New Owner melds tender ... More >>

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm

ASL Family Programs: Archaeology

ASL Family Programs: Archaeology Families in the ASL community with kids ages 5-12 are invited to explore archaeology through a hands-on dig and art making. Voice interpretation will be provided. Due to limited capacity, the space is reserved for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA and family members. If you are interested in observing this tour please reach out to us at access@thejm.org before ... More >>

May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Interpreting MoMA: Marcel Duchamp

In May, we will explore the exhibition "Marcel Duchamp" with curator Ann Temkin. “Why is this art?” is a question often asked by viewers of contemporary art. It is virtually impossible to answer it without referring to the work of Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968). Over a six-decade career, Duchamp challenged the very definition of the artwork, ushering in a new era of creative license—the ... More >>

May 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Elephant Shoes

Cy is on the verge of revolutionizing communication! His brilliant invention instantly translates spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL), and vice versa. But his breakthrough means nothing if he cannot connect with the one person he longs for — Roxy, a whip-smart coder, and an integral part of turning their tech dream into reality. As they work side by side, Cy finds himself falling in ... More >>

Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Intro to Mahjong for 20s & 30s with So Bam Fun

Mahjong curious? This relaxed two-hour intro is a great place to start. We cover tiles, rules, setup, and how to play full hands so you leave ready to start playing with confidence. Beer, wine, snacks, and good company included. Live ASL interpretation will be provided.

Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ASL Family Programs: Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds

Families in the ASL community with kids ages 5-12 are invited to explore Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds through a tour and art making. Voice interpretation will be provided. Due to limited capacity, the space is reserved for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA and family members. If you are interested in observing this tour please reach out to us at access@thejm.org before registering.

Jun 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

ASL Tour: Paul Klee

Participants in the ASL community are invited to explore the exhibition Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds through a tour led by a Deaf educator. Please join us from 3:30 – 4 pm for light refreshments. Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds marks the first American museum exhibition to focus on the artist’s late work. In 1933, Klee was forced to flee Germany in the face of Nazi persecution. His ... More >>

Jun 7 @ 3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE

Whoopee! Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company based on the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series. The legend of the lost Celebration Stone promises untold party potential—if the Fraggles can find it! Their beloved world bursts to life with walk-around versions of the Fraggles, ... More >>

Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Jewish Drag Icons: Then and Now

Get ready for a night of bold Jewish drag! Journey through the history of Jewish drag icons over the last century, enjoy a live Jewish drag show with master performers Yochai Greenfeld, Alvah Klempt, Matzah Belle Soup, and Miryem-Khaye Siegel, and cap off the evening with a celebratory Pride dance party. Cosponsored by Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and Keshet.

Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Shabbat Dinner with 14Y Selah

At Shabbat dinner, we gather around the table to rest in community, to release the need for certainty, and to make space for blessing, spoken and unspoken. We welcome Shabbat as a pause, a breath, and a reminder that even when the path is unclear, we do not walk it alone. Questions? Selah@14streety.org

Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm