• THE TONGUE & THE LASH AND A RETURN TO CIVIC DISCOURSE

    Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street (Between 6th Ave and Broadway) New York, NY 10036

    The Town Hall celebrates James Baldwin and the 60th anniversary of the Baldwin/Buckley Cambridge debate with the New York premiere of the chamber opera, THE TONGUE & THE LASH by Damien Sneed, composer/conductor and Karen Chilton, librettist. Making her Town Hall and New York directorial debut, the opera will be directed by world-renowned mezzo-soprano, Denyce […]

    $45
  • The House That Jack Built: The Many Friends of Hal Jackson

    BergenPAC 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ, United States

    Hal Jackson was a radio pioneer who broke racial barriers on the airwaves. This exhibition features photographs of Hal with a variety of his peers through the years taken by different artists, many of whom were unknown, along with photos taken by Debi B Jackson. The exhibition was installed by Kenia Akridge. Who is Hal Jackson? […]

  • The Moth Returns to Harlem – Highlights of True Stories

    The Moth 138 Convent Avenue (West 135th Street and Convent Avenue) New York, NY 10031

    Join us for an evening of stories, shared live as five storytellers take the stage and share a true, personal story from their life: joy and heart, in equal measures. Stories of glory and defeat, taunting fate, laughing in the face of danger, and the moments that forever changed the course. Doors open at 6:30 […]

  • MARCH IS MUSIC 2025

    Pregones Theater 575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

    World-class Latin, Jazz, Fusion, and Classical Artists Our popular March Is Music concert series is back featuring 10 live concerts by world-class Latin, jazz, fusion, and classical artists. All events are presented live at Pregones Theater in The Bronx, a.k.a. The Borough of Music (“El condado de la música”). Evening concert tickets are $35, or […]

    $100
  • American Songbook: Singer Outsiders

    Lincoln Center 1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

    Curated in collaboration with Tamar-kali and Kathleen Hanna This season's American Songbook reclaims and elevates our Singer Outsiders, women and nonbinary musicians who have shaped the modern landscape of music and performance and continue to drive conversations on gender, identity, and empowerment. Women and non-binary artists who have contributed to the ongoing history of the […]

  • We Love You, Black Woman: A Celebration of Strength, Resilience, and Love

    The Billie Holiday Theater 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216

    An exhibition honoring the unparalleled strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history. We Love You, Black Woman, an inspiring exhibition honoring the unmatched strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history. The exhibit runs through May 25, 2025. Curated with care, this exhibition reflects on the journey of Black women—from […]

    Free
  • Jennifer Ashley Tepper: Women Writing Musicals

    New York Public Library 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th) New York, NY 10023

    In honor of Women’s History Month, author and theater historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper will celebrate her newly released book with a presentation and performance from Badia Farha (Hell's Kitchen) and Alyse Alan Louis (TEETH), with Ruiran Xun (The Jonathan Larson Project) on the keys. Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out is the […]

    Free
  • Billie & Beyond: In honor of what would be Lady Day’s 110th birthday

    The Billie Holiday Theater 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake – the legendary Billie Holiday. In honor of what would be Lady Day's 110th birthday, the final performance of the music series in recognition of National Jazz Appreciation Month will feature a jazz vocalist. Co-curated with veteran journalist, TV/Film writer, and producer Bonsu Thompson, […]

    $30
  • ‘WORKING KNOWLEDGE’ OPENING PARTY

    The Bronx Museum 1040 Grand Concourse The Bronx, NY 10456 718-681-6000

    Join us in celebrating WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Shared Imaginings, New Futures at the exhibition Opening Party! Curated by Vera Petukhova, Working Knowledge is a Visions2030 project in collaboration with The Bronx Museum. The exhibition features interactive and socially-informed art installations by: Zainab Aliyu + American Artist and the School For Poetic Computation, Black Quantum Futurism, Stephanie […]

    Free
  • Macbeth in Stride

    BAM 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

    BAM in association with Philadelphia Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre Company and Yale Repertory Theatre Presents Macbeth in Stride Written and performed by Whitney White Directed by Tyler Dobrowsky and Taibi Magar Choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly A dazzling theatrical event created by Obie Award-winning artist Whitney White, who performs with an ensemble and a live […]

    $30
  • The Miracle of Tonya Pinkins

    Black Spectrum Theatre 177th St and Baisley Blvd., Queens, NY, United States

    One and all are welcome to a premiere film screening of The Miracle of Tonya Pinkins. Reception at 7:00 pm. Film screening at 7:30 pm.

    $25
  • HSA 2025 “SOUL TRAIN” GALA

    Ziegfeld Ballroom 141 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

    We’re thrilled to invite you to the Harlem School of the Arts Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The night will kick off at 6:00 PM with a reception, followed by dinner and the Gala program. The evening will conclude with an exciting after party, complete […]