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1Annual printmaking fair featuring exhibitions, demonstrations, screenings, and guided tours. Attendees can participate in talks, workshops, and coffee meetups celebrating diverse printmaking techniques.
concert
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Written by Mark Peikert Advertising ### Time Out says The 2026 Artexpo New York marks the annual event's 49th installment, returning to Pier 36 from April 9 to 12. Redwood Art Group has assembled another killer lineup of more than 200 artists and exhibitors, with an emphasis on site-specific projects. Meanwhile, the Discoveries Collection, a selection of affordable pieces (priced at $3,000 or less), offers visitors a curated look at the amazing discoveries throughout the fair. For the full schedule of exhibitors, click here. ### Details Event website: : redwoodartgroup.com/artexpo-new-york/ Address Price: : Starting at $30 Opening hours: : Thu 5-8pm; Fri, Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm Advertising Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. [...] instagramtiktokfacebooktwitteryoutube About us Press office Investor relations Our awards Work for Time Out Editorial guidelines Privacy notice Do not sell my information Cookie policy Accessibility statement Terms of use Copyright agent Modern slavery statement Manage cookies Contact us Get Listed Claim your listing Local Marketing Solutions Advertising Time Out Market Time Out products Time Out Worldwide Guidebook Movies Music Lists Restaurants Neighborhood Guides Site map © 2026 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. All rights reserved. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited. [...] #### Choose a Time Out Market Barcelona Boston Lisboa Montréal New York Brooklyn Porto Dubai Bahrain Cape Town Osaka Budapest New York Union Square Vancouver All Markets New York Explore Cities Time Out Markets Explore Cities Time Out Markets News Things to Do Food & Drink Culture Theater Travel Time Out Market Brooklyn Time Out Market Union Square Love Local + Kids + Attractions + Museums + Movies + Music + Nightlife + Hotels + Cannabis + Tickets + TO Book Newsletter instagramtiktokfacebooktwitteryoutube Photograph: Courtesy of Artexpo New York # Artexpo New York Things to do, Event spaces FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Buy ticket Written by Mark Peikert Advertising ### Time Out says
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1A cultural event taking place in The Bronx featuring performances and celebration.
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25An immersive media art exhibition experience featuring interactive and digital art installations.
A multisensory art exhibition combining visual and audio elements for an immersive experience.
An art exhibition featuring blooming-themed installations and immersive visual experiences.
A major natural history museum featuring exhibits on science, nature, and cultural artifacts.
MoMA exhibition celebrating two Mexican artistic icons with five paintings and a drawing by Kahlo and over a dozen works by Rivera, complementing the Metropolitan Opera's production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.
An NYPL exhibition featuring iconic founding documents, artifacts, and artworks related to the American Revolution.
Exhibition featuring the iconic Lombardi Trophy at the American Museum of Natural History.
A spring floral exhibition featuring gorgeous orchid blooms and dazzling displays at the botanical garden.
An exhibition exploring how the sari and those who wear it made New York City their home, examining the garment through tradition, fashion, and identity.
An annual horticultural exhibition exploring the connection between natural flora and the urban landscape through a reimagining of New York City.
Exhibition celebrating the iconic Renaissance master Raphael at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Exhibition celebrating fashion designer Iris van Herpen across New York's museums this spring.
Major exhibition featuring the pioneering artist Marcel Duchamp at the Museum of Modern Art.
Contemporary art exhibition featuring the work of artist Carol Bove at the Guggenheim Museum.
An immersive forensic history exhibit featuring real artifacts, FBI profiling evolution, and VR crime scene investigation for mature audiences. Makes its U.S. debut in Chelsea.
A major exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum featuring more than a dozen historic pieces, including Rauschenberg's monumental painting 'Barge,' showcasing the artist's radical legacy.
A new exhibition exploring New York's role during the American Revolution, on view at the Museum of the City of New York.
A major contemporary art exhibition featuring 56 artists navigating themes from AI belief systems to climate grief and geopolitical power, with performance and public programming.
A major retrospective of Marcel Duchamp's radical modern works and revolutionary readymades, featuring nearly 300 pieces spanning six decades. The exhibition will travel from MoMA to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then to France.
The New York Botanical Garden's annual orchid show transforms the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a bloom-laden remix of the city, featuring thousands of orchids arranged in scenes of taxis, fire hydrants, and everyday NYC street scenes.
The 23rd annual Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden features a floral reimagining of New York City designed by artist Mr. Flower Fantastic, with orchid-covered subway stations, blooming pizza shops, and thousands of rare flowers transforming the glasshouse.
An interactive candy-themed experience located at One Times Square in Manhattan.
An immersive thriller experience exploring the psychology of serial killers.
An immersive bubble-themed experience attraction located at American Dream entertainment venue.
The 82nd edition of the Whitney Biennial brings together 56 artists exploring AI belief systems and interspecies kinships, featuring large-scale installations, layered sound, and performance art with free admission for anyone 25 and under.
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7Back to spotlight emerging, boundary-pushing new voices in cinema, the 55th annual New Directors/New Films festival will take over Lincoln Center from April 8 to 19. "With a focus on innovative cinema that sets the stage for the future of film," the 2026 lineup will screen 24 feature-length films and 10 shorts, including festival winners and favorites from Cannes, Sundance, Venice and more. Screenings will be held at FLC’s Walter Reade Theater and MoMA’s Titus theaters, and many of them will include post-movie Q&As with the filmmakers themselves. See the full schedulehere. Read more ### 8.Artexpo New York Things to do Event spaces Image 21: Artexpo New York Image 22: Artexpo New York Photograph: Courtesy of Artexpo New York [...] Roving pop-up FAD Market (Fashion, Art and Design, get it?) comes to Dumbo's Empire Stores (55 Water St.) on April 11 and 12 to kick off its 2026 season. The two-day Brooklyn Makes market will feature over 35 Kings County artisans and designers, including curated selections of handmade goods and artisanal foods from vendors based throughout the borough. The market runs 11am-6pm both days, offering shoppers plenty of opportunities to browse, buy and get to know their local makers. Read more Advertising ### 21.Carol Bove at the Guggenheim Things to do Image 47: Carol Bove at the Guggenheim Image 48: Carol Bove at the Guggenheim Photograph: Courtesy the Guggenheim [...] During the second annual Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair from April 9 to 12, printmakers will descend upon Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus to enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations, screenings, guided booth tours and more.Rediscover the pleasures of printmaking with the diverse array of talks and workshops on hand, from a BYO coffee meet-up to a workshop in which participants create art inspired by the Print Center's _Felipe Baeza: Anima_ exhibition.General ond-day admission is $15, but a VIP pass is available for $75. Read more Buy ticket Advertising ### 13.Marcel Duchamp at MoMA Image 31: Marcel Duchamp at MoMA Image 32: Marcel Duchamp at MoMA Photograph: Courtesy the Museum of Modern Art
From April 22–26, Grand Life Hotels is launching the inaugural Downtown NYC Jazz Fest, a five-night takeover of SoHo’s most atmospheric venues including The Django, Roxy Bar, and the Club Room at Soho Grand. The lineup is a stacked mix of marquee legends and rising stars—think world-class sets from three-time Grammy winner Jeff “Tain” Watts and Lady Gaga’s bandleader Brian Newman. ## New York International Auto Show Image 26 Source / New York International Auto Show Javits Center (11th Ave between 34th & 40th St) April 3, 2026 – April 12, 2026 Mon–Thu (10 am – 8 pm), Fri–Sat (10 am – 10 pm), Sun (10 am – 7 pm). Note: They are open on Easter Sunday! The NY International Auto Show is officially back at the Javits Center from April 3–12, and it’s leaning heavily into the future. [...] Image 14 Source / Filip Wolak Grand Central Terminal (Shuttle Passage near 42nd St & Park Ave) April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 The MetroCard is getting its flowers this April at the New York Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery. “Inspired by MetroCard” showcases three decades of the fare card’s life as an accidental canvas, featuring intricate sculptures, “wearable art” garments, and rare collector-edition cards. Highlights include Thomas McKean’s whimsical architectural structures and Nina Boesch’s mosaics made from thousands of expired card snips. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants to celebrate a piece of New York history! Read more ## Queens Night Market Image 15 Source / Queens Night Market Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Behind the NY Hall of Science) [...] Opening to the public on April 12 (with member previews starting April 9), this massive exhibition features some 300 works that famously challenged the very definition of art. From the scandalous _Fountain_ (yes, the urinal) to the mind-bending _Large Glass_, this show tracks Duchamp’s 60-year mission to stay “deliberately inconsistent.” Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or just want to see the works that birthed modern conceptual art, this is the definitive blockbuster exhibit of April. ## Snag Tickets To Mubadala Sail Grand Prix 2026 Image 22 Image provided by SailGP Chelsea Piers/Pier 81/Pier 36 SailGP, the high-speed on-water racing championship, is coming back to NYC with the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix! This popular event is only happening on May 30th & 31st.
A free festivity where revelers don elaborate bonnets and participate in a parade marching north on Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Street. The tradition dates back to the 1870s and activities run from approximately 10am to 4pm.
Annual cinema festival showcasing 24 feature films and 10 shorts from emerging filmmakers, including award winners from Cannes, Sundance, and Venice. Screenings include post-film Q&As with directors.
A tall ship flotilla and waterfront festival celebrating America's 250th birthday at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Celebrate Easter with fashion-forward fun parading down Fifth Avenue in decorated bonnets on Easter Sunday.
The annual spring flower show returns to Macy's Herald Square for its 51st anniversary, featuring thousands of flowers and plants celebrating America's 250th anniversary with the theme 'Homegrown.' Free admission.
food
3A celebrated street food festival featuring Japanese vendors serving teriyaki, karaage, ramen, takoyaki, matcha shaved ice, and cultural booths, marking its 10th anniversary.
The largest weekly open-air food market in America returns for its 16th season with over 70 vendors featuring globally diverse cuisine, operating Saturdays at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg and Sundays at Prospect Park.
An all-inclusive breakfast experience event held in Queens on Sunday morning.
market
1The largest weekly open-air food market in America returns with over 70 vendors including 22 new stalls offering globally diverse cuisine from Korean shaved ice to Mumbai street food.
music
2A viral classical music concert series featuring string quartets performing Studio Ghibli soundtracks and 90s Hip-Hop in breathtaking venues including centuries-old cathedrals and rooftop skyscrapers, all lit by thousands of flickering candles.
A candlelit concert featuring the best works of acclaimed film composer Hans Zimmer.
nightlife
1A speakeasy-themed experience inspired by Edgar Allan Poe located in Hempstead.
other
3A health fair event in New York providing health services and information to attendees.
A thesis and alumni celebration event for ID:BE held at The Hugh in New York.
An online trivia competition focused on chocolate with prizes including 50 pounds of chocolate and over $2,000 in cash awards.
sports
1A sailing competition event featuring racing in New York waters with single day ticket options available.
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