Featured Events in New York in October 2024 (May Updated)

See if you've got what it takes to be a 'Prefect' at Harry Potter (Book) Trivia at Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails on Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm! FIVE rounds of Ordinary Wizarding Levels that will challenge your memory of the beloved books! For reservations visit; https://HarryPotter102124.Eventbrite.com 2-item minimum per person. The best way to reserve tickets is by selecting a team captain and having them be in charge of tickets for ALL team members. For example, if Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy are a team and Hermione gets put in charge, she will then reserve tickets for herself, Harry, Ron and Draco = (4) in total. PLEASE ONLY RESERVE SINGLE TICKETS IF YOU ARE PLAYING BY YOURSELF. We will send a confirmation email to everyone closer to the event. Because that's what Hermione does. When in doubt, go to the library. Information Source: eventbrite

Susan Sheehan Gallery presents Sunshine on a Cloudy Day: California Prints 1960 – 1990, a group exhibition that brings together artworks printed and published at some of the most influential printmaking workshops in California. Borrowing from the lyrics of the 1964 song My Girl by The Temptations, the title of the exhibition references the weather on the West Coast, arguably one reason why so many artists established on the East Coast would often retreat to these workshops for extended periods of time and create some of their most significant bodies of work.

Join Tyler Hobbs for the launch of his debut monograph, Order/Disorder. He will be in conversation with Noam Segal, the LG Electronics Associate Curator at the Guggenheim Museum, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Both the Trade Edition and Collector's Edition of Order/Disorder will be available for purchase. PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tyler Hobbs’ debut monograph is one of the first to focus on the work of a generative artist. Contextualizing his art from 2018–2023, Order/Disorder includes works from Hobbs’ solo exhibitions at Unit, London, and Pace, New York, in 2023. Structured around the concept of dualities, the book explores Hobbs’ systematic approaches to art making, the creative relationship between man and machine, computer-led aesthetics, and the interplay of repetition and emergence across long-form generative projects. Order/Disorder features an interview between Hobbs and Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries, and an essay by Melanie Lenz, curator of digital art at the Victoria & Albert Museum, alongside texts by the artist that introduce each thematically arranged section of plates. Tyler Hobbs is a visual artist from Austin, Texas, working with algorithms, plotters, and paint. His work focuses on computational aesthetics, how they are shaped by the biases of modern computer hardware and software, and how they relate to and interact with the natural world around us. By taking a generative approach to art making, his work explores the possibilities of creation at scale and the powers of emergence. Hobbs’ most notable project, Fidenza, is a series of 999 algorithmically generated works comprising one of the most sought-after fine art NFT collections. His work has been exhibited internationally, with recent solo exhibitions at Unit, London (2023) and Pace Gallery, New York (2023). Hobbs’ pieces have been included in numerous events by leading auction houses such as Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s. Notable public institutions holding his work include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art , San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Art and Light (Kansas). Tyler holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Noam Segal is the LG Electronics Associate Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC. She holds a Ph.D. in hermeneutics and culture studies (Bar Ilan University) and a BA in Philosophy and Political Science (Tel Aviv University). Segal’s work deals with the intersection of the digital, political and social in contemporary art. Information Source: Rizzoli Bookstore | eventbrite

Now in its ninth year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy Now in its ninth year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Last year's event brought more than 400 professionals from across the industry together to learn from and network with one another. Every year, sessions are chosen by a committee of NESEA Members and highlight best practices and lessons learned.The 2020 event will take place as virtual conference and trade show on Wednesday & Thursday, September 23 & 24. Information Source: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) | expotobi

Pets and the City explores the visual history of New Yorkers and their animal companions over the last two and a half centuries, tracing the ever-evolving relationship between Gotham’s people and its animals as the city grew increasingly urbanized and industrialized. Through a broad spectrum of works of art, objects, documents, memorabilia, and clips from film and television, the exhibition surveys the evolution of pets—from their presence among the Lenape and Haudenosaunee and the hunting culture of settlers through their insinuation into the urban family and onto the pampered pets of today, which enjoy their own public rights.

To mark the 2024 centenary of its life as a public institution, the Morgan Library & Museum presents a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. She was the daughter of Genevieve Ida Fleet Greener (1849–1941) and Richard T. Greener (1844–1922), the first Black graduate of Harvard College, and was at birth known by a different name: Belle Marion Greener. After her parents separated in the 1890s, her mother changed the family surname to Greene, Belle and her brother adopted variations of the middle name da Costa, and the family began to pass as white in a racist and segregated America.

🎃 KFM ART @ THE PARK: HALLOWEEN EDITION 🎨 Join us for a spooktacular day of art and Halloween fun at Pelham Bay Park! This event is perfect for art enthusiasts and anyone looking to celebrate Halloween in a festive way. What to Expect: Art Creation: Unleash your creativity with our featured art piece: KFM Pumpkin Pop. Costume Fun: Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume or simply bring your Halloween spirit! Free Event: Bring friends and family to enjoy this magical experience together. Important Notes: KFM will provide aprons, but be advised that paint may still damage costumes. Dress accordingly! Join the KFM art family and embrace the beauty of Pelham Bay Park while you create, celebrate, and connect. We can't wait to see you there! 🗓️ Date: Oct.26,2024 📍 Location: Pelham Bay Park Get ready for a day filled with creativity and Halloween magic! 🕷️✨ Questions KFM Email:kidsfutureinmind@gmail.com ART PIECE: KFM PUMPKIN POP Information Source: Nicole | eventbrite

This Halloween, step into MUSICA NYC's haunted depths where the spirit of nightlife thrives among shadows. In Hell's Kitchen, the once iconic club scene reawakens with spectral sounds and ghastly lights. Dare to dance under looming disco balls and alongside the ghosts of music legends on our dual dance floors. Venture up to the rooftop for a chilling view amid eerie mists. MUSICA NYC promises a night of bone-chilling beats and spine-tingling thrills—a true haunt for those who revel in the night. BOTTLE SERVICE For table reservations and more please contact George K - 914-520-8150 or visit: dreamhospitalitygroup.com/halloween MUSICA NYC 637 W 50TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 *NO REFUNDS* *COSTUMES ARE WELCOME* *MUST BE 21+ WITH VALID STATE ID* Information Source: Dream Hospitality Group | eventbrite

Book club, meet run club. Join Strava and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell for a 30-minute fun run along the West Side Highway while listening to an excerpt from his new audiobook Revenge of the Tipping Point. Afterward, Bluestone Lane will host a book discussion complete with coffee and snacks, and of course, a live discussion with Malcolm himself. Whether you’re a fan of his work or just looking for motivation to get active, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! All running levels are welcome. Attendees should come ready to run, and bring a pair of headphones and a smartphone or device to download the audiobook and Strava app to record the activity. For information on the run route, please visit: https://www.strava.com/routes/3279161755074502374 Information Source: Strava | eventbrite

**This event is in French** À l’occasion de la réédition en « Folio classique » d’un roman de Delphine de Girardin (1804-1855), La Canne de M. de Balzac, originellement paru en 1836, Claudie Bernard, professeure à New York University et spécialiste de Balzac, s’entretiendra avec Martine Reid, professeure émérite à l’université de Lille et spécialiste des femmes auteurs. Elles dresseront le portrait d’une écrivaine étonnante, poète, dramaturge, romancière et journaliste, contemporaine de George Sand. Elles évoqueront Balzac, sa notoriété, son rapport aux écrivaines. Elles initieront le public à un roman singulier, drôle, et à la vision du Paris de 1830 qu’il propose. Cette promenade littéraire « genrée » permettra de revenir sur quelques points essentiels concernant les auteurs et auteures de l’époque romantique. Information Source: La Maison Française of NYU | eventbrite

Lévy Gorvy Dayan presents Francesco Clemente: Summer Love in the Fall, marking the venerated artist’s first exhibition at the gallery’s Beaux-Arts townhouse at 19 East 64th Street. Here, across multiple floors, Clemente debuts recent large-scale paintings in oil, watercolors, and frescoes, demonstrating his engagement with form and material—and melding artistic influences from India, West Africa, Egypt, and Italy to classical Greece and Rome. The subject of his new work is grounded in introspection and personal connection, echoing the expression penned by William Blake, “Love, the human form divine.”

On October 29th, 2024, the MLB World Series 2024 Game 3 will feature a highly anticipated game between the Yankees and Dodgers at Yankee Stadium in New York. The opening game of the Fall Classic marks the 12th time (most in MLB history) these two historic franchises have met in the World Series, with the last one coming 43 years ago in 1981 when the Dodgers won in six games over the Bronx Bombers. Having won their respective pennants, the Yankees and Dodgers will meet in the 2024 World Series. This event promises to be an exciting and unforgettable experience for fans of both teams. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this historic matchup between two of the most iconic franchises in baseball history. Be sure to mark your calendars and secure your tickets for this must-see event.

On October 30th, 2024, the MLB World Series Game 4 will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The 2024 MLB playoffs are culminating in a highly anticipated matchup for the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Originating from opposite coasts but rooted in New York history, these iconic franchises are set to clash in a classic showdown. Despite their rich histories, both teams have seen few titles this century, adding extra intensity to this series. Baseball enthusiasts worldwide can expect an exhilarating game as these star-studded teams compete for the Commissioner's Trophy. Don't miss out on witnessing this historic event. Secure your tickets now for the MLB World Series 2024: Yankees v Dodgers Game 4 and mark your calendars for a thrilling night at Yankee Stadium.

This page is for the Wednesday, October 30th performance.For the Tuesday, October 29th Gala, click here.For the Thursday, October 31st performance, click here.For the Friday, November 1st performance, click here.BalletCollective’s 2024 season THE ENTRANCE IS THE EXIT will feature two world premiere ballets and a revival of an acclaimed 2023 work, all of which creatively inspect the duality of change and the connections between endings and beginnings as interpreted by leaders in fields ranging from architecture to ballet to contemporary music to visual art. All performances feature live musical accompaniment and a cast of dancers from the New York City Ballet.Founded in 2010 by acclaimed choreographer, director, and New York City Ballet soloist Troy Schumacher, arts nonprofit BalletCollective asks not what ballet is, but what it can be—partnering with both emerging and established art makers and thought leaders using its deeply collaborative, signature process to make forward-thinking ballet-based works.BalletCollective exclusively performs original, commissioned work. By its nature, it consists of a rotating group of artists and collaborators—over 280 to date—and with each new Collective new ideas, new challenges, and ultimately, new forms of expression emerge. BalletCollective has produced 23 original ballets with commissioned music, including two full-length works. Its most recent full-length work, The Night Falls (2023), was named a Best of 2023 by The New York Times. PERFORMANCE PROGRAMWORLD PREMIERE ONE Choreography by Troy Schumacher Music composed and performed by The Westerlies Inspired by a commissioned painting by visual artist Jordan Bennett Lighting by Ben Rawson -INTERMISSION- WORLD PREMIERE TWO Choreography by Houston Thomas, recipient of BalletCollective’s 2024 Commission for Developing Choreographers Music composed by Jonathan Bingham and performed by Bergamot Quartet with Special Guests Inspired by an original multimedia work by cultural practice architect Mario Gooden Lighting by Ben Rawson -INTERMISSION- The World We Left Behind (2023) Choreography by Troy Schumacher Music composed and performed by Phong Tran Inspired by a custom tabletop role-playing game by Samantha Leigh Lighting by Ben Rawson Costumes styled by Troy Schumacher and Barbara Erin Delo Program duration is approximately 90 minutes. The music for The World We Left Behind was commissioned by the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation. DANCER CASTING Dominika Afanasenkov, Devin Alberda, Olivia Boisson, Preston Chamblee, David Gabriel, Ashley Hod, Alexa Maxwell, Kennedy Targosz, Andrew Veyette, Sebastián Villarini-Vélez, and Kloe Walker, all from New York City Ballet. Programs and casting are subject to change. 2024 BALLETCOLLECTIVE SEASON CAMPAIGN Artistic Director: Troy Schumacher Photographer & Videographer: Samantha Casolari Photographer’s Assistant: Ian Rutter Stylist: Vivian Chuang Stylist’s Assistant: Shannon Chou Makeup Design: Ehlie Luna Graphic Design: de.MO Executive Director: Cara Lonergan Artistic & Administrative Manager: Kristen Segin Featuring: Dominika Afanasenkov, Olivia Boisson, Preston Chamblee, David Gabriel, Alexa Maxwell, and Kennedy Targosz ON MAXWELL: jumpsuit by PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE, rings by Gentle Storm ON GABRIEL: one-piece by HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE, bracelet by Gentle Storm Information Source: BalletCollective | eventbrite

Brent Freaney will be sharing insights into the design process and his work on Charli XCX's 'brat' at an event in New York City. The event will be held at The One Club For Creativity, located at 450 W 31st St Floor 6, New York, NY 10001 on October 30, 2024. Attendees can expect to gain valuable knowledge about the creative journey behind the project and the collaboration with the renowned artist. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the world of design and music from the perspective of a talented professional.

To celebrate the opening of ‘Prelude to Mountains’ by the late Atta Kwami, Assistant Curator of African Art for Princeton University Dr Perrin Lathrop and Ugandan writer Serubiri Moses will discuss Kwami’s significant contribution to non-Western expressions of modernism and explore the pivotal moments that shaped his artistic practice. – Serubiri Moses is a Ugandan curator and author based in New York City. He currently serves as faculty in Art History at Hunter College, and visiting faculty at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. He previously held positions at New York University and the New Centre for Research and Practice, and delivered lectures at Williams College, Yale University, University of Pittsburgh, The New School, and basis voor aktuelle kunst (NL), and University of the Arts Helsinki (FL). As a curator, he has organized exhibitions at museums including MoMA PS1, Long Island City; Kunst-Werke Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin; and the Hessel Museum, Bard College, NY. He previously held a research fellowship at the University of Bayreuth, and received his MA in Curatorial Studies at Bard College, and is an alumni of the Àsìkò International Art Programme. He serves on the editorial team of e-flux journal. Perrin Lathrop, PhD joined the Princeton University Art Museum as Assistant Curator of African Art in 2022. She was previously Postdoctoral Fellow in Modern and Contemporary Art History at the University of Maryland-Phillips Collection (2021–22), the Warhol Foundation Curatorial Fellow at Fisk University Galleries (2018–19), and Predoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (2017–18). Perrin curated The Art of Translation: The Simon Ottenberg Gift of Modern and Contemporary Nigerian Art at the Newark Museum (2012–2013). She received her PhD from Princeton University in the Department of Art & Archaeology with a Graduate Certificate in African American Studies in 2021. Her work explores the interlocking intellectual histories and networks of nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and modernism that informed art produced under the strictures of colonialism in Africa. Perrin is co-curator of the traveling exhibition African Modernism in America with Fisk University Galleries and the American Federation of Arts and editor of its accompanying publication. Information Source: Goodman Gallery New York | eventbrite

On October 31st, 2024, the MLB World Series Game 5 will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York City. This highly anticipated event promises an exhilarating showdown as both The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers vie for the ultimate title. These two storied franchises have secured their respective pennants and will meet for the 12th time in the Fall Classic. The spotlight shines on baseball's biggest stars, with Aaron Judge representing the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani leading the charge for the Dodgers. Having won the AL East, the Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS and the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. This marks their first World Series appearance since 2009, when they clinched their 27th championship against the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, the Dodgers triumphed in the NL West, besting the San Diego Padres in the NLDS and the New York Mets in the NLCS. This will be their fourth World Series appearance since 2017, having claimed victory in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Baseball enthusiasts can anticipate an intense and thrilling game that showcases the best of these powerhouse teams. Mark your calendars for MLB World Series 2024: Yankees v Dodgers Game 5 and witness history in the making at Yankee Stadium.

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of The Met’s Arts of Korea gallery, Lineages: Korean Art at The Met showcases highlights of the Museum’s collection paired with important international loans of Korean modern and contemporary art. This juxtaposition of historic and contemporary artworks—from twelfth- and thirteenth-century celadons to futuristic cyborg sculptures made in the 2000s—displays the history of Korean art in broad strokes through four intertwined themes—lines, people, places, and things. Featuring thirty objects, this exhibition fosters a dialogue of ideas that have resonated across time and bound artists together. The exhibition is made possible by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, The Republic of Korea (MCST).

The reopened galleries dedicated to European Paintings from 1300 to 1800 highlight fresh narratives and dialogues among more than 700 works of art from the Museum’s world-famous holdings. The newly reconfigured galleries—which include recently acquired paintings and prestigious loans, as well as select sculptures and decorative art—will showcase the interconnectedness of cultures, materials, and moments across The Met collection. The chronologically arranged galleries will feature longstanding strengths of the collection—such as masterpieces by Jan van Eyck, Caravaggio, and Poussin; the most extensive collection of 17th-century Dutch art in the western hemisphere; and the finest holdings of El Greco and Goya outside Spain—while also giving renewed attention to women artists, exploring Europe’s complex relationships with New Spain and the Viceroyalty of Peru, and looking more deeply into histories of class, gender, race, and religion. The reopening of the suite of 45 galleries at the top of the Great Hall staircase follows a five-year project to replace the skylights. This monumental infrastructure project improves the quality of light and enhances the viewing experience for a new look at this renowned collection. Major support for Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800 is provided by Candace K. and Frederick W. Beinecke.

This porcelain head, a self-portrait, is glazed in shades of blue and covered with metallic droplets called “silver mist,” or gintekisai. The term, like the secret technique that produces the effect, was invented by ceramicist Kondō Takahiro (born 1958). Based in Kyoto, Japan, he carries on a legacy of innovation in ceramic art. For the last one hundred years, Kondō Takahiro and his father Kondō Hiroshi (1936–2012), grandfather Kondō Yūzō (1902–1985), and uncle Kondō Yutaka (1932–1983) have broken free of centuries-old traditions to pursue original, individual expression. Porcelains in the Mist brings together sixty-one pieces that celebrate the Kondō family’s innovations and talents. Their early creations range from freehand-painted vases to pure-white jars. Most of the works on view are by Takahiro, who often pairs his “mist,” which he describes as “water born from fire,” with dramatic shapes and textures. Several of these powerful porcelains reflect his personal responses to monumental events, particularly the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. Museum Spotlights are intimate installations of noteworthy collection works, recent acquisitions, and loans, presented to encourage deeper conversations about art, history, and justice. Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists is organized by the Brooklyn Museum based on the exhibition Transcendent Clay/Kondo: A Century of Japanese Ceramic Art, originally presented by the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, and guest curated by Joe Earle. The Brooklyn Museum’s presentation is organized by Joan Cummins, Lisa and Bernard Selz Senior Curator, Asian Art. We are grateful to Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz, whose generosity and enthusiasm made this exhibition possible.

Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s towering staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent.

"Don Giovanni" is an opera in two acts composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The story follows the life of the infamous Don Giovanni, a seductive and immoral nobleman who uses his charm and power to seduce and betray women. His actions eventually catch up to him, leading to a dramatic confrontation with his past victims and a supernatural punishment.

Once Upon a One More Time is a new Broadway musical that tells the story of a group of fairytale princesses who gather for a book club meeting, only to discover that their lives are not as perfect as they seem. When a fairy godmother grants their wish to read a new book, they are transported to a world where they must confront their own desires and fears. With a score featuring the music of Britney Spears, Once Upon a One More Time is a fun and empowering musical that celebrates the strength and resilience of women.

Six remarkably talented young men form a singing group who become international sensations: The Comedian Harmonists.

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a Broadway show—a ramshackle set, a leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery… and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway!

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Lovingly ripped from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the lady of the lake. Spamalot features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.