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Civic Speakeasy
Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art and democracy, embracing shared values, and building joyful communal civic traditions through music, poetry, keynote speeches, and reflection. Together, we can foster relationships and rebuild belief ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Patrice Roberts
Every year at Carnival, hundreds of artists from across the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago submit songs and compete to be crowned either the International Soca Monarch or the winner of the Carnival Road March. Their tracks glorify the sweet sound of soca, a regional fusion of funk, calypso, electronic dance, reggae, zouk, R&B, dance pop and whatever tunes are moving the crowd on the ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Civic Speakeasy
Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art and democracy, embracing shared values, and building joyful communal civic traditions through music, poetry, keynote speeches, and reflection. Together, we can foster relationships and rebuild belief ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAMA
An evening of new music by Britton & The Sting, a funk liberation band created by Tony Award winning artist and advocate, Britton Smith. Created for Little Island, this sonic adventure embodies the transformative power of water, life, and connection.
Jul 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance Storytime with Sahasra Sambamoorthi
Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts One Saturday, Varun joins his grandfather (or Thatha in Tamil) and his sister Varsha at her Bharatanatyam lesson. Both kids learn that their Thatha was and is still an excellent dancer and dancing is something they can enjoy as a family. Join choreographer and dance educator Sahasra Sambamoorthi and her friends ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Comedy Underground
NYLaughs teams up with Lincoln Center for a free underground—literally—stand-up comedy showcase every Wednesday evening from June 19 to August 7. Founded by Suzette Simon, NYLaughs celebrates NYC’s hilarious soul with free shows citywide. Taking place below Lincoln Center’s campus at Jaffe Drive, the rain-or-shine series features New York City's sharpest up-and-coming comedians (plus maybe ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Once on This Island: In American Sign Language by Deaf Broadway
In just four short years, Deaf Broadway has become synonymous with authentically Deaf musical theater. Founded during the pandemic in response to artistic director Garrett Zuercher's experience as a profoundly Deaf person frustrated with the state of access to performances of lyrically complex musicals, which often watered down the nuances of the original language and intentions. Taking up the ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
“47” Alumni Training Workshops for Future Tour Guides
Every year, our “47” alumni tour guides volunteer their time to take visitors on tours of the museum and share rich knowledge about the school. We are seeking new tour guides to work with our experienced tour guides. Being a “47” alumni museum tour guide is an exciting and rewarding way to show your knowledge, experience, and love for our school.
Jul 31 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Comedy Underground Comedy Unbound: Celebrating Disability Independence
NYLaughs is proud to present "Comedy Unbound: Celebrating Disability Independence" on July 31 at Jaffe Drive. This event highlights the comedic voices of performers who have found a voice to tell their stories through the power of laughter. Join us for an evening of humor that transcends barriers, featuring comedians who share their unique perspectives. This showcase not only promises an ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The People Speak—and Sing!: Voices of a People's History
Part of the Civic Saturdays series, Voices of a People’s History brings actors and musicians together to give voice to songs and readings that speak to the themes of liberty and the pursuit of happiness—from early U.S. history to the present. Featuring Staceyann Chin, Linda Diaz, Amber Gray, Russell G. Jones, and Queen Esther. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest ... More >>
Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mud; or When Things Get Messy and How We Live with It
After having a bipolar disorder-induced psychotic break during the lockdown of 2020, 19-year-old Zuma is the newest resident in the hospital’s psych ward. While she struggles to come to terms with a previously unknown mental illness, her siblings point the blame at God, themselves, and each other. As she vacillates between clarity and chaos, her siblings must come together and work through ... More >>
Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Steel Pulse
The songs of the GRAMMY Award-winning roots reggae ensemble Steel Pulse helped to popularize the reggae diaspora across the US and Europe. From the success of their 1978 debut single "Ku Klux Klan," the band has addressed controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights with lyrics that remain as relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. Hailing from Birmingham, ... More >>
Aug 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Theater Storytime with Teatro Sea
Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Join us for a children's play about New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican librarian. Lincoln Center celebrates summer in New York City as our free Storytime series returns to The Garden at Damrosch Park—and this year due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second event every Wednesday! Curated by The ... More >>
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
J.PERIOD Live Mixtape: Teachers & Storytellers Edition Featuring: KRS-One & Slick Rick
Brooklyn DJ and producer J.PERIOD (The Hamilton Mixtape) is renowned for his "audio-biography" mixtapes—featuring icons like Nas, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, and The Roots—which have solidified his reputation as a top-tier producer, a trusted collaborator, and a groundbreaking musical historian. His long-running performance series J.PERIOD Live Mixtape transforms the traditional Hip-Hop stage show ... More >>
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dead Air
October 23, 1962: Four days until Michael Zann’s Halloween party. Also, the world might be blown to smithereens in a devastating nuclear war. The girls in the Reading High School Radio Club didn’t plan on entering a radio competition at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, but push ahead with their broadcast as they contend with what it means to have a literal way to use their voices while ... More >>
Aug 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Queer Talmud Camp
SVARA is thrilled to offer a day-camp version of its flagship event, Queer Talmud Camp this summer in New York City. We will gather as queer folks, radicals, and seekers to immerse in rigorous yeshiva-style learning amid warm, loving, and joyful community. At SVARA Day Camps we will build a vibrant learning space that celebrates queer culture, elevates voices from the margins, and reveals the ... More >>
Aug 11 @ 9:30 am - 7:45 pm
Kayla Hamilton: How to Bend Down/How to Pick It Up
The world premiere of How to Bend Down/How to Pick it Up (HTBD/HTPU) at The Shed, August 15-17. HTBD/HTPU is an immersive, community specific, multidisciplinary dance performance exploring lineages of Black Disabled imagination and alternative world building. The work utilizes an elaborate multimedia design, multiple audio descriptions, ASL, a multi vantage-point performance space, and a ... More >>
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
15th Big Apple ASL Festival
Visit over 40 booth vendors. View a gorgeous view of Manhattan and ferries on the water. Right next to the St. George Ferry terminal. Great shopping places. As a free admission event, it is open to everyone, including over 1,000 expected guests from the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing communities, as well as new signers, interpreters, and children. Want a booth table for your business or your ... More >>
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Find yourself in the city.
Presented by DHIS
Sponsored by
Sign Language Center
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreting Services, Inc.
Hands On
Our newsletter is sent out every Wednesday.
Don't miss out!
Get weekly updates.
Our newsletter is sent out every Wednesday.
Questions, events, submissions accepted!
AVAILABLE EVENTS
Civic Speakeasy
Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art and democracy, embracing shared values, and building joyful communal civic traditions through music, poetry, keynote speeches, and reflection. Together, we can foster relationships and rebuild belief ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Patrice Roberts
Every year at Carnival, hundreds of artists from across the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago submit songs and compete to be crowned either the International Soca Monarch or the winner of the Carnival Road March. Their tracks glorify the sweet sound of soca, a regional fusion of funk, calypso, electronic dance, reggae, zouk, R&B, dance pop and whatever tunes are moving the crowd on the ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Civic Speakeasy
Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art and democracy, embracing shared values, and building joyful communal civic traditions through music, poetry, keynote speeches, and reflection. Together, we can foster relationships and rebuild belief ... More >>
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAMA
An evening of new music by Britton & The Sting, a funk liberation band created by Tony Award winning artist and advocate, Britton Smith. Created for Little Island, this sonic adventure embodies the transformative power of water, life, and connection.
Jul 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance Storytime with Sahasra Sambamoorthi
Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts One Saturday, Varun joins his grandfather (or Thatha in Tamil) and his sister Varsha at her Bharatanatyam lesson. Both kids learn that their Thatha was and is still an excellent dancer and dancing is something they can enjoy as a family. Join choreographer and dance educator Sahasra Sambamoorthi and her friends ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Comedy Underground
NYLaughs teams up with Lincoln Center for a free underground—literally—stand-up comedy showcase every Wednesday evening from June 19 to August 7. Founded by Suzette Simon, NYLaughs celebrates NYC’s hilarious soul with free shows citywide. Taking place below Lincoln Center’s campus at Jaffe Drive, the rain-or-shine series features New York City's sharpest up-and-coming comedians (plus maybe ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Once on This Island: In American Sign Language by Deaf Broadway
In just four short years, Deaf Broadway has become synonymous with authentically Deaf musical theater. Founded during the pandemic in response to artistic director Garrett Zuercher's experience as a profoundly Deaf person frustrated with the state of access to performances of lyrically complex musicals, which often watered down the nuances of the original language and intentions. Taking up the ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
“47” Alumni Training Workshops for Future Tour Guides
Every year, our “47” alumni tour guides volunteer their time to take visitors on tours of the museum and share rich knowledge about the school. We are seeking new tour guides to work with our experienced tour guides. Being a “47” alumni museum tour guide is an exciting and rewarding way to show your knowledge, experience, and love for our school.
Jul 31 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Comedy Underground Comedy Unbound: Celebrating Disability Independence
NYLaughs is proud to present "Comedy Unbound: Celebrating Disability Independence" on July 31 at Jaffe Drive. This event highlights the comedic voices of performers who have found a voice to tell their stories through the power of laughter. Join us for an evening of humor that transcends barriers, featuring comedians who share their unique perspectives. This showcase not only promises an ... More >>
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The People Speak—and Sing!: Voices of a People's History
Part of the Civic Saturdays series, Voices of a People’s History brings actors and musicians together to give voice to songs and readings that speak to the themes of liberty and the pursuit of happiness—from early U.S. history to the present. Featuring Staceyann Chin, Linda Diaz, Amber Gray, Russell G. Jones, and Queen Esther. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest ... More >>
Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mud; or When Things Get Messy and How We Live with It
After having a bipolar disorder-induced psychotic break during the lockdown of 2020, 19-year-old Zuma is the newest resident in the hospital’s psych ward. While she struggles to come to terms with a previously unknown mental illness, her siblings point the blame at God, themselves, and each other. As she vacillates between clarity and chaos, her siblings must come together and work through ... More >>
Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Steel Pulse
The songs of the GRAMMY Award-winning roots reggae ensemble Steel Pulse helped to popularize the reggae diaspora across the US and Europe. From the success of their 1978 debut single "Ku Klux Klan," the band has addressed controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights with lyrics that remain as relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. Hailing from Birmingham, ... More >>
Aug 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Theater Storytime with Teatro Sea
Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Join us for a children's play about New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican librarian. Lincoln Center celebrates summer in New York City as our free Storytime series returns to The Garden at Damrosch Park—and this year due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second event every Wednesday! Curated by The ... More >>
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
J.PERIOD Live Mixtape: Teachers & Storytellers Edition Featuring: KRS-One & Slick Rick
Brooklyn DJ and producer J.PERIOD (The Hamilton Mixtape) is renowned for his "audio-biography" mixtapes—featuring icons like Nas, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, and The Roots—which have solidified his reputation as a top-tier producer, a trusted collaborator, and a groundbreaking musical historian. His long-running performance series J.PERIOD Live Mixtape transforms the traditional Hip-Hop stage show ... More >>
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dead Air
October 23, 1962: Four days until Michael Zann’s Halloween party. Also, the world might be blown to smithereens in a devastating nuclear war. The girls in the Reading High School Radio Club didn’t plan on entering a radio competition at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, but push ahead with their broadcast as they contend with what it means to have a literal way to use their voices while ... More >>
Aug 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Queer Talmud Camp
SVARA is thrilled to offer a day-camp version of its flagship event, Queer Talmud Camp this summer in New York City. We will gather as queer folks, radicals, and seekers to immerse in rigorous yeshiva-style learning amid warm, loving, and joyful community. At SVARA Day Camps we will build a vibrant learning space that celebrates queer culture, elevates voices from the margins, and reveals the ... More >>
Aug 11 @ 9:30 am - 7:45 pm
Kayla Hamilton: How to Bend Down/How to Pick It Up
The world premiere of How to Bend Down/How to Pick it Up (HTBD/HTPU) at The Shed, August 15-17. HTBD/HTPU is an immersive, community specific, multidisciplinary dance performance exploring lineages of Black Disabled imagination and alternative world building. The work utilizes an elaborate multimedia design, multiple audio descriptions, ASL, a multi vantage-point performance space, and a ... More >>
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
15th Big Apple ASL Festival
Visit over 40 booth vendors. View a gorgeous view of Manhattan and ferries on the water. Right next to the St. George Ferry terminal. Great shopping places. As a free admission event, it is open to everyone, including over 1,000 expected guests from the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing communities, as well as new signers, interpreters, and children. Want a booth table for your business or your ... More >>
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Find yourself in the city.
Sponsored by
Sign Language Center
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreting Services, Inc.
Hands On
Our newsletter is sent out every Wednesday.