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Ed Young’s Bright Worlds: Gesture and Feeling in 60 Years of Picture Books for Children

 May 14, 2026 to September 13, 2026; Press Preview: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

New York, N.Y. (April 9, 2026) – For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.

Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Carnegie Hall

New York, N.Y. (April 9, 2026) — Tituss Burgess (Emmy Award nominee, Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; Broadway’s The Little Mermaid), Kyle Dean Massey (Broadway’s Pippin, Wicked), and Jasmine Amy Rogers (Tony Award nominee, Broadway’s BOOP! The Musical) will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Presented by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with seven regional farms and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours this year from May through October. The Museum is pleased to offer these tours at no cost to our guests, thanks to the support of the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund.

Saratoga Springs, NY — The countdown is on! Saratoga Comic Con is back for its 12th annual event, and 2026 is shaping up to be the BIGGEST show in its history. Due to overwhelming demand, the convention is expanding beyond the Saratoga Springs City Center into the attached Hilton Hotel, bringing fans more space, more guests, and more experiences than ever before.

Lineup Features Everclear; The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw; Fastball; Sophie B. Hawkins; and more

Sleepy Hollow, NY (April 9, 2026) – Tickets are on sale now for the 3rd Annual Sleepy Hollow Music Festival, which kicks off the Village’s world-famous Halloween Season this year on October 3rd, 2026. The festival features eleven bands across two stages at Sleepy Hollow’s river-front Kingsland Point Park. The dynamic music lineup leans heavily on 90’s nostalgia featuring headliners Everclear, The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, Fastball, Sophie B Hawkins and more.

April 30 – May 17, 2026 at the Theater for the New City

Opening Night Is Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m.

New York, N.Y. - Theater for the New City Executive Director, Crystal Field, is pleased to announce Elizabeth Barkan’s BIKE SHOP The Musical, with book and lyrics by Barkan and Caroline Murphy, music and scoring by Youn-Young Park, additional music by Gerry Dieffenbach, and Murphy, musical supervision by Timothy Splain, musical direction by Michael, O’Dell, directed by Gretchen Cryer. BIKE SHOP The Musical will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City (155 1st Ave). Performances begin Thursday, April 30, and continue through Sunday, May 17. Opening Night is Monday, May 4 (8 p.m.).

125 Artists Transform 70+ Brooklyn Businesses During Annual ArtWalk

Brooklyn, NY (April 8, 2026) - Atlantic Avenue will transform into a vibrant walking art gallery as more than 125 local artists feature their work at 70+ local businesses during Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, taking place Saturday, May 9th - Sunday, May 17th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Spanning 1.5 miles from Fourth Avenue to the waterfront, this free, self-guided event invites visitors to explore artwork displayed at boutiques, restaurants, salons, art galleries, and home decor shops.

Get tickets for Historic Hudson Valley site tours, spring and summer events

Sleepy Hollow, NY (April 8, 2026) – Historic Hudson Valley’s 2026 season opens Friday, May 8, with tours of Philipsburg Manor and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills on Saturday, May 9, followed by the debut of the new immersive experience Rip Van Winkle’s Journey beginning Saturday, May 23, at Sunnyside. A full lineup of spring and summer events rounds out the season, with tickets now on sale.

Event Honors T Bone Burnett, Bruce Eskowitz, Maren Morris and Master P

New York, N.Y. - Music Will, the largest non-profit music education program for schools in the United States, will hold its benefit on Thursday, May 7 in New York at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The benefit supports Music Will’s mission to transform young lives through innovative, multi-genre music education programs in public schools.

Celebrating Music, Community, and Environmental Action

Croton-on-Hudson, NY - The beloved Hudson River Music Festival has announced the lineup for their return to Croton Point Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. Rooted in the spirit of Pete and Toshi Seeger’s folk picnics, the festival is set to return for the second year presented by Harper House Music Foundation, Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) and Dayglo Presents. This all-ages day aims to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration.