Lincoln Center: The Ocean Keeps No Memory of the Lines 07/18

Choreographer Christopher Núñez’s new work The Ocean Keeps No Memory of the Lines deconstructs the "blue identity" of the Americas, reimagining the blue passport from a travel document to a talisman of our shared history. Through the lens of his own dual nationality, and in collaboration with multi-disciplinary artist Jerron Herman, Núñez pits the ocean’s boundless fluidity against the ... More >>

Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

NYBG ASL Chinese Plants in the Garden Tour 07/18

This tour, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter, gives visitors who are Deaf an enhanced experience exploring plants in the Garden that have Chinese roots. You will learn stories of their discovery and their cultural significance. To better serve our audience, please register if you plan to attend this event here: https://www.nybg.org/visit/access/ ... More >>

Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

MOTHER/ROAD 07/18

Part concept album, part memoir, part immersive concert, Avi Amon’s MOTHER/ROAD invites audiences to participate in an act of emotional memory. For this production, Amon creates a musical meditation on grief, memory, and family using cassette tapes carried by his parents when they immigrated to the United States from Istanbul in 1979. The piece explores the porous nature of time, how it ... More >>

Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

S-x Care [Reading] 07/20

S-X CARE - Monday, July 20 at 2pm [MTC Creative Center/midtown Manhattan] An original comedy by Andrew Cristi Direction by Nathaniel P. Claridad Run time: Approx. 90 min. no intermission ASL interpretation provided by PRO BONO ASL. ABOUT THE PLAY: Shannon hires a sex worker for mysterious reasons. Maybe it's to find out what "kink" is. Or to get rid of shame. Or maybe it's a story ... More >>

Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ASL Tour: Introduction to Design Across Time 07/21

he ASL Tour is exclusive to visitors who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and their companions.  Join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) Tour of the newly open Design Across Time exhibition.  Design Across Time: Exploring Smithsonian’s Design Collection brings together more than 125 works across multiple design disciplines including product and graphic design, fashion, textiles, ... More >>

Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Queensboro Dance Festival 07/21

Queensboro Dance Festival 13th summer tour at Athens Square Park in Astoria on Tuesday July 21st at 6pm. Come see Queens based dance companies perform dance styles including Contemporary, Tap, Latin and Ballet. See link for more information.

Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

New Victory Dance: Program B

Swing into summer with New Victory Dance, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It's your family date with dance!

Jul 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

ASL at BPL Free Movies 07/24

A double feature presentation: The LACD Story (1985), a documentary about the legendary Los Angeles Club of the Deaf, a social & performance place central to Deaf history. (30 minutes) Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf (2025) explores urban gardens and landscapes, including the High Line in Manhattan. How botany, environmental science, ecology, and arts influence design thinking. ... More >>

Jul 24 @ 3:45 pm - 5:35 pm

Lincoln Center: The Ocean Etched in the Forest 07/24 at 2 pm

Lincoln Center presents a major work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun. Born in China and currently based in New York City, Du Yun’s insatiable curiosity finds new voice in The Ocean Etched in the Forest (刻在森林的海). Over the past several years, Du Yun and her collaborator Julian Crouch have worked closely with Jino artists from Yunnan province, including He ... More >>

Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lincoln Center: The Ocean Etched in the Forest 07/24 at 7 pm

Lincoln Center presents a major work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun. Born in China and currently based in New York City, Du Yun’s insatiable curiosity finds new voice in The Ocean Etched in the Forest (刻在森林的海). Over the past several years, Du Yun and her collaborator Julian Crouch have worked closely with Jino artists from Yunnan province, including He ... More >>

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

Lincoln Center: Inside the Orchestra - Intersection and Inspiration 07/24

Join Erin Lunsford Norton (Associate Director, Classical Programming), Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center musicians, and guest artists for an inside look at the lives of orchestral musicians and insights into the evening's concert program. In this pre-concert talk, Norton and her guests explore the many ways composers and musicians inspire each other to move orchestral music forward. The three ... More >>

Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Brooklyn ASL Happy Hour 07/24

Join the ASL community for Brooklyn ASL Happy Hour! Hosted by a hard of hearing/Deaf community member, Sarit! Everyone who signs in invited: Deaf, hearing, hard of hearing, CODA etc! Access Notes: -Here is the menu: https://dsk-brooklyn.com/menu -this event is ASL only and please don’t voice if you’re hearing -This is a mostly step-free location. There are steps to the ... More >>

Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Disability Community Photoshoot: Lights, Camera, Access! 07/25

Arrive for a stylish night of mingling and fashion photography with the disability community. Come wearing clothes that make you feel your best, whether it’s a favorite t-shirt or a fancy evening gown. Own your story and explore what it means to be the star! Accessibility: American Sign Language interpretation, ear defenders, fidget tools, wobbly cushions, sighted guides, and verbal ... More >>

Jul 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center: Panel Discussion - BAAND Together Dance Festival 7/28

Don’t miss a behind-the-scenes peek into the extraordinary creative collaboration between the five iconic NYC dance companies that join Summer for the City annually for the BAAND Together Dance Festival—now in its sixth year at Lincoln Center! This free panel discussion features the artistic leaders of all five companies: Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American ... More >>

Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

New Victory Dance: Program C

Swing into summer with New Victory Dance, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It's your family date with dance!

Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Lincoln Center: SqueakyFest ‘26 07/29

*Please note: This performance contains adult themes and mature language. Audience discretion is advised. Presented in collaboration with Squeaky Wheel Media SqueakyFest is the first-ever multi-city comedy festival for comedians with disabilities. Their unique approach finds local talent from across the country to perform stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv, and more to unite the ... More >>

Jul 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Disability Pride Night: Love & Fury Vibrant Verbal Description Tour with ASL 07/29

This special in-person tour led by a Poster House educator will focus on six works in the exhibition Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS. This tour will include a vibrant verbal description of the posters as well as insight into their curatorial and historical significance. ASL interpretation will also be provided on this tour by Inclusive Communication Services. While everyone is ... More >>

Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Disability Pride Night: ‘Proud to Be Me’ Flag Making Workshop 07/29

Join us for a hands-on workshop where participants will create festive identity flags to celebrate themselves and connect with one another. Using felt, foam, yarn, and decorative materials, participants are encouraged to create one or several self-expressive flags. This workshop will culminate in a short musical parade through the museum to showcase our work. No prior experience is needed and ... More >>

Jul 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Disability Pride Night: Musical Performance & Q+A with Just Call Me By My Name 07/29

Join Daniel and Ken Trush, co-founders of Daniel’s Music Foundation, and James Ian, singer-songwriter and recording artist on Just Call Me By My Name®, for a special evening of music, conversation, and community in Poster House’s Main Gallery. The program will begin with an introduction to Daniel’s Music Foundation and its mission to make music accessible to all, followed by live ... More >>

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

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

Inspired by the silky smooth Neo Soul of the early 21st century, Ben Carr aka CARRTOONS has become one of today’s most sought-after producers and bassists, known for his flawless performances onstage and in the studio. He’s joined by virtuosic vocalist Hailé Supreme. Frequent CARRTOONS collaborator singer/songwriter Julia Zivic opens the night with her tender. powerful storytelling. ... More >>

Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lincoln Center: Raising Our Voices 07/31

What if singing together were recognized as a shared health practice for individuals and communities? Collective singing is one of the most powerful wellbeing practices humans share. From lullabies and community choirs to spontaneous public song, singing together is a universal behavior linked to stress reduction, improved mood, social bonding, and physiological regulation. A growing body of ... More >>

Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lincoln Center: Raising Our Voices 7/31

What if singing together were recognized as a shared health practice for individuals and communities? Collective singing is one of the most powerful wellbeing practices humans share. From lullabies and community choirs to spontaneous public song, singing together is a universal behavior linked to stress reduction, improved mood, social bonding, and physiological regulation. A growing body of ... More >>

Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lincoln Center: In the Depths of Blue 08/01

Tamisha A. Guy’s new work In the Depths of Blue invites audiences to explore the multifaceted emotions evoked by the color blue—a hue that resonates with both melancholy and resilience. In this exploration, blue becomes a character of its own, embodying the weight of history while also serving as a canvas for hope and transformation. The choreography mirrors the shifting dynamics of ... More >>

Aug 1 @ 7:30 pm

Stonewall ASL Day 08/01

Come join us on August 1st at Stonewall National Monument! There will be interpreted tours throughout the Greenwich Village area and at the Stonewall Visitor Center, where you'll learn about the Stonewall riots that helped jumpstart the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Come visit, socialize, and learn about the rich history of Stonewall and its lasting impact on modern day queer history. We hope to see ... More >>

Aug 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lincoln Center: Inside the Music 08/05

Jonathon Heyward, conductor Hannah Ishizaki Change Thy Course (Commission, World Premiere) Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1, “Spring” New to classical music? Start here! The evening opens with a new work by rising composer Hannah Ishizaki, written in response to Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1. Conductor Jonathon Heyward then joins Ishizaki on stage for a conversation about the ... More >>

Aug 5 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lincoln Center: Sound Mind - Music & Mental Health 08/07

How has music helped us give voice to emotional complexity and support mental health across time? Robert Schumann’s music gave form to inner conflict, vulnerability, and emotional intensity—offering a powerful example of how creative expression can hold psychological intricacy when words fall short. Today, growing evidence shows that engagement with music and the arts can support emotional ... More >>

Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Theater Camp

The progressive Young Actors Laboratory program still covers all the theater essentials, like physical-acting technique, improvisation & script writing, but with a decidedly downtown twist. This year's unique summer experience will include a fusion of sign language, spoken word, mime, storytelling, dance and music. This is a great choice for students, hearing, Deaf, and Hard-of-hearing, who ... More >>

Aug 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! - YOLA 08/15

Yola headlines our America 250 celebration, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Grammy-nominated British Nigerian singer-songwriter is one of today’s most essential voices. From portraying Sister Rosetta Tharpe on the silver screen and Persephone on Broadway in HadesTown, Yola will deliver an electrifying live set. She’s joined by acclaimed roots songster Dom Flemons and the ... More >>

Aug 15 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Action Lab’s Harry Belafonte Fellowship 08/28

The Action Lab’s Harry Belafonte Fellowship brings one of hip-hop’s most enduring civic voices to the Bandshell. Common’s prolific discography spans the ‘90s to the present day. Between releasing albums and authoring books, he has received an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Emmy for his creative work, all the while working tirelessly as an activist dedicated to social justice. Join us for an event ... More >>

Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

This event is part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York City’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing arts festival.

Aug 29 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NJCCD 50th Anniversary Gala 10/3

NJCCD 50th Anniversary Gala on October 3rd, 2026 at Somerset Hills Hotel. How to pay the ticket through our Zeffy.com. Click on https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/njccd-50th-anniversary-on-october-3--2026 Click on vlog - https://www.facebook.com/reel/4076486542494888 Somerset Hills Hotel Rooms are sold out.. Delta Hotel - Basking Ridge, NJ - $329 per night, 5 min away from ... More >>

Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

17th Big Apple ASL Festival/St. Joseph's Reunion

Public transportations: From Manhattan to the Bronx, take subway 6 to Parkchester. Take bus Q44-SBS for JAMAICA via MAIN ST at Westchester Ave/Hugh Grant Circle. Take off at Hutchinson River Parkway/Lafayette Ave. From Queens to the Bronx, take subway 7 to Flushing Main Street/38th Avenue, take bus Q44 or Q50 via Bronx. Take off at Hutchinson River Parkway.

Oct 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm