From Our Partners
Asia Society
Leo Bar Happy Hour
Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $25 (includes one drink)
Kick off the evening with cocktails and culture at Asia Society’s signature happy hour. Enjoy after-hours museum access, guided exhibition tours, and a lively social atmosphere in the Garden Court.
Tableau Asia: Artistry on the Contemporary Plate
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $15; $10 members
Explore New York’s evolving culinary scene in this engaging discussion spotlighting chefs and creatives reimagining traditional Asian flavors through a contemporary lens.
Brooklyn Museum
Pop-Up Performances: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free with museum admission
Drop into the Beaux-Arts Court for an intimate afternoon of live music as members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra perform selections in a relaxed, open setting throughout the museum.
Forces of Nature: Create, Move, Renew
Sunday, April 19 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free with museum admission
Celebrate Earth Month with an interactive afternoon of art-making, movement, and sensory experiences that explore our connection to the natural world through creativity and reflection.
Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Mendelssohn
Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $20–$30
Enjoy a full orchestral performance featuring works by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, and Mendelssohn, performed by the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra in the museum’s auditorium.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala 2026
Wednesday, April 15 | 7:00 PM
Cost: Concert-only tickets start at $150 + fees
Join Jazz at Lincoln Center for its annual gala, the premier event of the season, music directed by bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez. This dynamic evening explores the rhythms of the African Diaspora that have shaped American music, featuring performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra alongside special guests including Wynton Marsalis, Rubén Blades, Aymeé Nuviola, dancers from AILEY premiering new choreography, and more.
The New York Historical
Bon Appétit: French Cuisine in American Culture
Tuesday, April 28 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $24; $12 members
Explore the lasting influence of French cuisine on American culture in this engaging talk with culinary historian Alex Prud’homme. From early presidential kitchens to Julia Child’s legacy, the program traces how French culinary traditions have shaped the nation’s food identity.
Wave Hill
Earth Day Weekend
Saturday–Sunday, April 18–19 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost: Included with admission ($10 adults; $6 students/seniors; free for members)
Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on workshops, guided nature walks, and eco-friendly activities highlighting sustainability and the beauty of Wave Hill’s gardens.
Wings Over Wave Hill
Sunday, April 26 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Included with admission
Get up close with birds of prey during this popular annual event featuring live demonstrations and educational presentations set against Wave Hill’s stunning landscape.
Other Events Around the Bronx
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $15 per child; $10 per adult
Celebrate spring with a festive Easter Egg Hunt on the historic grounds of Bartow-Pell Mansion. Families can enjoy egg hunts by age group, seasonal crafts, and photo opportunities in a beautiful garden setting.
Bronx Museum
The Seventh AIM Biennial Open House
Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Engage with artists from The Seventh AIM Biennial during this interactive open house featuring hands-on art-making, artist talks, and community workshops that explore connection, creativity, and contemporary art.
Bronx Park
Planting in Bronx River Forest
Tuesday, April 7 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Join NYC Parks for a volunteer day in the Bronx River Forest, helping plant native species and restore this vital urban ecosystem while learning about local conservation efforts.
Bronx Zoo
Sensory Sensitive Morning: Children’s Zoo
Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Cost: Included with admission; advance registration required
Designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, this special early-access program offers a quieter, more comfortable zoo experience with limited crowds and adjusted exhibits.
ICHAN Stadium
NYRR Spring Jamboree
Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Young runners take the track at this high-energy NYRR Spring Jamboree, featuring races, fitness activities, and fun for kids of all ages at Icahn Stadium.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Step Afrika!
Saturday, April 11 | 8:00 PM
Cost: Starting at $25
Experience the electrifying rhythms of Step Afrika!, the world-renowned dance company blending stepping, percussion, and storytelling in a high-energy live performance.
New York Botanical Garden
The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle
Multiple dates in April | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $35 adults; $31 seniors/students; $15 children
Step into a vibrant floral installation where orchids meet urban art, as the NYBG’s annual Orchid Show transforms the garden into a lush, immersive “Concrete Jungle.”
Van Cortlandt Park
Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 19 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities including games, crafts, and outdoor fun celebrating community and nature in one of the Bronx’s largest parks.
