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North Tonawanda, N.Y. —The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced today that the Victorian Tea event will take place Saturday, April 27th 2pm-4pm. The event will feature a presentation by special guest Amanda R. Woomer entitled The Art of Grieving: The Beauty Behind Victorian Mourning Customs.

Peter Cottontail Hops into Destiny USA Today, March 1^st in the Atrium on the Commons Level

Syracuse, NY (March 1, 2024) – Spring has arrived at Destiny USA, and its going to be a hopping good time! Peter Cottontail arrives today Friday, March 1st at 2pm in the Center Atrium on the Commons level of the center. Make a reservation now, and don’t miss your chance to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at Destiny USA.

March 24, 2024, 11am–5pm

New York, N.Y. – Join the South Street Seaport neighborhood Holi celebration and enjoy free General Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum on March 24, from 11am to 5pm!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at the South Street Seaport community celebration! Enjoy free General Admission to the Seaport Museum to explore the introduction galleries at 12 Fulton Street and the historic ships at Pier 16 throughout the day.

Brooklyn, NY - International Culture Lab (ICL) and Coney Island USA are thrilled to announce the debut of "Ritual Cabaret Art Brothel," a groundbreaking immersive theater experience set to captivate audiences from March 15th to 17th, 2024.

At the heart of this provocative production lies Jean Genet's timeless play, "The Balcony," renowned for its exploration of power dynamics, patriarchy, identity, and illusion within the context of a brothel. Drawing inspiration from Genet's masterpiece, "Ritual Cabaret Art Brothel" ventures into the intricate interplay between reality and fantasy while exploring the theatrical nature of politics and the masks worn by individuals in society.

Rochester, N.Y. – Rohrbach Brewing, Three Heads Brewing, and Strangebird Brewing are proud to announce that they will be teaming up to create a trio of unique specialty beers to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse over Rochester, NY on April 8^th, 2024. Each beer will represent one of three phases of a total eclipse: The Lighter Side, The Darker Side, and Totality. The beers will be released in unison on March 11^th, 2024, and will be available in cans at local retailers, as well as on tap at local bars and restaurants.

BBG’s annual kickoff to the spring gardening season

Full day of free workshops, tours, and the opportunity to network with NYC greening organizations for home and professional gardeners

Brooklyn, NY—Making Brooklyn Bloom, BBG’s annual kickoff to the spring gardening season, returns on Saturday, March 9.

Free and open to all visitors, Making Brooklyn Bloom offers workshops, tours, and the opportunity to network with NYC greening organizations for both home and professional gardeners. Guided by BBG’s 2024 focus on pollinators, the 42nd annual conference will highlight the benefits that pollinators provide and inspire urban gardeners to do more to support the web of life all around us.  …

Saturday, September 7, 2024
Tickets on sale next Friday, March 9 at 10:00AM

Lewiston, NY – As part of Artpark’s 50th Anniversary Season,Cage The Elephant will bring their Neon Pill Tour to the Artpark Mainstage Theater, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:30PM with special guests Young The Giant and Bakar.

Rochester, N.Y. (February 29, 2024)—The George Eastman Museum continues its 75th anniversary celebration with the opening of the exhibition New Directions: Recent Acquisitions on Saturday, March 16 in the Project Gallery. New Directions features work acquired by the museum over the past five years, and showcases significant developments in photographic practice.

Throughout New Directions, the photographic image figures as a tool to fortify—but also unsettle—ideas about history and identity. Major themes in the exhibition examine the power of archives, digital image culture, the social structures of race and gender, and the landscape as a repository for history.

Yonkers, NY (February 29, 2024)—The Hudson River Museum is proud to present two new exhibitions opening in March: A Feast for the Eyes: Sumptuous Still Lifes opening Friday, March 8 and Meet Me at the River opening Friday, March 22.
 
Kick off Women’s History Month at Free First Fridays: Ballet, Bach, & Bold Women’s History on Friday, March 1, 5–8pm! Enjoy free admission and special programs, including a performance by Yonkers-based MorDance. This trailblazing, women-led ballet company is striving to advance accessibility, diversity, and creativity in ballet. The company will present Humanism, an immersive contemporary ballet inspired by Bach’s melodies and civil rights speeches.

Albany, N.Y. – The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for March, including webinars and events related to history, genealogical services, and other interesting topics. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available in person or offered online, as indicated per each listing.