The Beat

Lewiston, NY – Artpark announces Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Tour is heading to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston, NY, on September 3 at 7:00PM.

Jason Bonham always finds himself at home behind the drumkit. From this spot, he has anchored the tempo for a myriad of the most legendary artists of all-time. It’s the place where he initially realized his destiny as a kid. It’s a tried-and-true safe harbor for the expression of his purest emotions. It’s a direct conduit to his late father and Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

Emily King, Chicha Libre, The Big Takeover, And A Diverse Lineup of Artists to Perform

This year’s Summer Concert Series features in-demand performers of Afro-Cuban Music, Reggae, Rock, Indie Pop, New Orleans Soul, Cumbia, Desert Blues, & More

Saugerties, NY — World-famous sculpture park and museum Opus 40 teams up with Saugerties’ center for arts and culture The Local once again for a series of ten summer concerts under the stars and among the earthwork sculpture of late-artist Harvey Fite. …

Tickets Now on Sale

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2026 sailing season for the 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, beginning May 29 and running through October. Tickets range from $5–$70 to sail New York Harbor and are on sale now! Get them here for Pioneer, and here for W.O Decker.

The people’s lab for technology and culture, and new artist residency program

Both a co-creation studio and an artist-led space, MoMI LAB provides free access to the technologies shaping everyday life while fostering understanding about their impact

Astoria, New York, May 19, 2026 — Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) announces MoMI LAB, the people’s lab for emerging technology and culture, opening June 13, 2026. Located in the Museum’s lower level, MoMI LAB is a free, artist-led co-creation space where the public can engage directly with emerging technologies—not only to use them, but to understand, question, and shape how they are transforming everyday life.

IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS

Performing at the New Performance Space Zoopraxic in Long Island City, May 20 – June 14

New York, N.Y. - Helen Banner’s new play IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS starts previews on Wednesday. The world premiere production will run until June 14 for 21 performances at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).

Weekly Tang Guide Tours begin May 24; curator’s tours once a month

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 19, 2026) — The Tang Museum at Skidmore College announces its summer public tours, a series of free guided experiences that invite visitors to explore current exhibitions, ask questions, and engage with contemporary art and ideas.

Magic Hour Rooftop, NYC’s largest indoor and outdoor rooftop, unveils its summer installation bringing nostalgia, campfires, and glamping to Times Square

New York, NY (May 19, 2026) – This summer, Magic Hour Rooftop—New York City’s largest all-season indoor and outdoor rooftop by TAO Hospitality Group—invites guests to trade the city streets for starlit skies with the debut of Camp Magic Hour. As the city heats up, the whimsical, nostalgia-fueled rooftop is the perfect escape set on the 18th floor of the Moxy Times Square, blending playful Americana with sweeping views of the Empire State Building and city skyline. The seasonal installation transforms the rooftop’s West Terrace into an elevated camp site where summer memories are reimagined through a New York lens.

Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces the return of Bedford Music Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 2pm. This year’s Bedford Music Festival will be headlined by The Motet, and will also feature the Jamie McLean Band, Summer Fling, and The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Taylor Swift. All performances will be held outdoors at Friends Field, set amid the picturesque gardens and grounds of Caramoor, with the Venetian Theater serving as the location in the case of inclement weather.

Everyone invited for food, music, festive games, drink features

Lake Placid, N.Y. – One of Lake Placid’s longest running businesses will celebrate its 50th birthday on Friday, May 22, when The Cottage Café on Mirror Lake Drive opens its doors for the much-anticipated celebration.