Local Art + Culture

In all of planet Earth, there is no other skyline quite like that of New York City. No matter how they’re viewed, the Big Apple’s skyscrapers and landmarks are iconic. But there’s one way of touring NYC that beats out the rest, hands down – by boat.  

"10 Best Boat Tours in NYC" - TimeOut article

Sleep No More is the New York City production of a site-specific work of theatre created by British theatre company Punchdrunk. It is primarily based on William Shakespeare's Macbeth, with inspiration also taken from noir films, as well as some reference to the 1697 Paisley witch trials.

"'Sleep No More' Awakens After Long Hibernation" - NY Times 2022

Also check out Callow Green and the Manderley Bar for the full 360 experience!

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SUMMIT is a new global cultural experience that breaks the mold—awakening your senses, your curiosity, and your imagination in the heart of New York City.

Smalls is a tiny, no-frills venue delivering some of the best live jazz bands & jam sessions in the city at reasonable prices. A culture staple of NYC.

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Legendary jazz musicians take the stage at this intimate club that also serves American eats.

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Mezzrow is a jazz venue, a listening room and lounge in the heart of the historic district of Greenwich Village. Mezzrow, endorsed by the Steinway Piano Company, has a gorgeous new model "A" (6'3") on which we feature the very best jazz pianists in New York City. Our lounge is a place for adults to enjoy the relaxed social atmosphere of a jazz club. Our Music room is a place for music lovers to have an intimate experience with the artists who are performing. Mezzrow is owned and operated by the folks from Smalls Jazz Club (next door at 183 west 10th street) – a musical environment run by musicians for musicians.

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The Village Vanguard opened on in 1935, by Max Gordon. Originally, the club presented folk music and beat poetry, but it became primarily a jazz music venue in 1957. It has hosted many highly renowned jazz musicians since then, and today is the oldest operating jazz club in New York City.

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🇨🇺. Cuban Dance Center in NYC
💃🏼. Group Classes
🕺🏼. Private Lessons
🌟. Performance Teams
🎶. Social Events/Nightlife
🎉. Join our dance community!

Established in 2000, Fuákata - Cuban Salsa NY - has been teaching, performing, & promoting Cuban music & dance in NYC for the past 22 years. The group is one of the only studios in the tri-state area which specializes in authentic Cuban Salsa "Casino", Son Cubano, Rueda de Casino, & Cuban Popular Dances. Fuákata strives to showcase the beauty of Cuban Salsa, its evolution, & the diversity of styles it embodies. All staff members have traveled to San Francisco, México, the entire island of Cuba, & Germany to teach, perform, & train with some of the best instructors & choreographers in the world. Our program spans several progressive levels that cover rhythm, timing, coordination, patterns, partner-work, floor craft, historical overview & authenticity in a warm, welcoming, & supportive environment. We organize over 52 classes a month, 2 weekly dance socials, weekend brunches, & monthly parties accompanied by lessons, DJs, & occasional live bands. Join our vibrant dance community!

Voted Best Place to Learn Cuban Dance in NYC by Thrillist!

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Established in 1961, The Bitter End is the oldest rock and roll club in New York City. The classic red brick stage backdrop and intimate vibe make this historic venue as iconic as its many headliners. For over 50 years, our audiences have been blown away by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, Jackson Browne, Neil Diamond, Gavin DeGraw, Woody Allen, Jon Stewart, Randy Newman, Billy Crystal, Tommy James, Norah Jones, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and thousands more.

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The Stonewall Inn is a gay bar & National Historic Landmark, site of the 1969 riots that launched the gay rights movement. Not just a bar but also cabaret nights, Stonewall is a perfect cultural evening with a fabulous twist.

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A New York City prohibition-era joint with incredible live jazz and blues and almost no attitude, seven nights a week.

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Established 1950 – The Duplex continues today as an international destination for arts and entertainment, providing nightly performances as varied and colorful as the streets of the West Village. Piano bar downstairs, small theater upstairs!

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The draw at this beloved West Village institution ain't the drinks—cheap beer, vodka highballs—it's the old-school piano-bar experience. Belt out a Broadway tune in chorus with the rest of the bar as knowledgeable pianists keep the show tunes rolling.

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In 2013, Barry Diller, in partnership with Hudson River Park Trust leadership, embarked on the unique opportunity to envision a solution for the repair and reactivation of Pier 54, recently damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Diller chose to reimagine an entirely new type of public space for New York, one that would create an immersive experience with nature and art.

The Rubin Museum of Art is a dynamic environment that stimulates learning, promotes understanding, and inspires personal connections to the ideas, cultures, and art of Himalayan regions.

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As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. The Whitney is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting American art, and its collection—arguably the finest holdings of twentieth-century American art in the world—is the Museum’s key resource. The Museum’s flagship exhibition, the Biennial, is the country’s leading survey of the most recent developments in American art.

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The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of New York, the High Line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design.

Elevators are available at Gansevoort Street, 14th Street, 23rd Street, and 30th Street. The 34th Street gate is closed.

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The New Museum of Contemporary Art is a center for today’s art and ideas, and a catalyst for dialogue between contemporary artists and the public.

We embrace contemporary art from around the world, diverse perspectives, and the free exchange of ideas.

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Curated guides to the best art exhibitions at leading New York art galleries – updated daily.

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The mission of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is to collect, display, and interpret objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.