The Beat

With themes ranging from walking for brain health, infinity day, NYC wildlife, and more

May–October 2026

Astoria, New York, May 18, 2026 — The wildlife of New York City, walking and brain health, the nature of infinity, and alien encounters are some of the subjects explored in the second season of Open Worlds: Science, science-focused programs presented as part of Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI)’s free Open Worlds initiative. Running through October, Open Worlds: Science features scientist-led talks, screenings, and hands-on activities that all relate to science and the moving image to help illuminate and excite visitors of all ages about the ways science affects daily life.

A Great Night Out

Lewiston, NY – Artpark announces legendary performer Roger Daltrey will bring his A Great Night Out Tour to the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY, on September 17 at 7:30PM.

Nearly 250 Years After His Death, Reconstruction Offers Powerful New Glimpse of Soldier Recovered from Courtland Street Burying Ground

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Albany, N.Y. - The New York State Museum has unveiled a facial reconstruction of a Revolutionary War soldier whose remains were recovered from the Courtland Street Burying Ground in Lake George, N.Y. Created by forensic artist Jenny Kenyon, the reconstruction depicts a young soldier believed to have been in his teens, offering a powerful new glimpse into the lives of the individuals who died while serving during America’s fight for independence.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2026 Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway St. along the St. Lawrence River, within walking distance of shops and cafes in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. (Rain location is the Cape Vincent Fire Hall, 241 Broadway St.)…

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS), C. S. Miller Books, Knuckle Down Coffee Company, and The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show are collaborating on “Heritage Night: Books, Coffee & Local History.” From 6-8 pm on May 28, visit C.S. Miller Books to enjoy coffee, books, and conversation featuring The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show podcast with special guest, local author Christian Vischi.

Glens Falls, NY – The Park Theater Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of OK! Comedy Underground, a brand-new stand-up series beginning Wednesday, June 3rd. Designed to bring a bold new nightlife energy to the heart of downtown Glens Falls, this summer-long series will transform the lower level of The Park Theater into a premier destination for live comedy.

Auburn, NY (May 14, 2026) – The West End Arts Campus, made up of the Schweinfurth Art Center and Cayuga Museum of History & Art, is hosting, Sa:gwáyoˀ Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ/Cayuga People, We Returned, an important exhibition that focuses on the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ experience of forced displacement from and return to their homelands, as seen through their art, song, video, and historical documents.

Free summer concert series highlights regional musical talent

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 15, 2026) — The Tang Museum at Skidmore College announces the 2026 Upbeat on the Roof concert series. The free outdoor concerts begin Thursday, July 9, at 6 pm and continue each Thursday evening through August 20.

Patch: Hochul Announces Memorial Day Festivities For Semiquincentennial At Jones Beach, May 14, 2026

Secret NYC - This 230-mile waterfront route is New York’s only ‘All-American Road’ — connecting the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, historic waterways and 18th-century stone forts, May 9, 2026

USA Today: The biggest America 250 events you can still go to this year, May 15, 2026…

Beautiful and inspirational exhibition exploring art and nature is set to open for the first time in New York State Friday, May 15^th for OWG members, May 16^th to the public

Old Westbury, NY— Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO®bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Old Westbury Gardens from Friday, May 15th, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026.