NYC events in April 2026 - New York - Time Out
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Back 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