Asia Society
Love, Light, Laughter: An Evening with Chandrika Tandon
Wednesday, October 7 | 6:30–8:00 pm
$20 Members, $30 Nonmembers.
Grammy-nominated artist, business leader, and philanthropist Chandrika Tandon joins Asia Society for an evening exploring music, joy, and connection. The program draws on Tandon’s experiences across business and the arts and her belief in the transformative power of music.
Art Histories, Across and Within: The Rockefeller Collection at Asia Society
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30–8:00 pm
$15 Members, $25 Nonmembers.
Explore new perspectives on the Rockefeller Collection, the group of Asian artworks that became the foundation of Asia Society Museum’s permanent collection. The program considers the histories, cultural contexts, and changing interpretations surrounding these works.
2026 Asia Game Changer Awards and Dinner
Tuesday, October 20 | 6:30–9:30 pm
See website for pricing
Asia Society’s annual Asia Game Changer Awards recognize individuals making a transformative impact across Asia and around the world. The evening brings together leaders and changemakers for an awards ceremony and dinner.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
THE THIRD EYE: Olivia Harrison in Conversation with Martin Scorsese
Tuesday, October 6 | See website for time
Tickets start at $35; $95 with a copy of the book, plus fees
Olivia Harrison joins filmmaker Martin Scorsese to celebrate THE THIRD EYE: Early Photographs, a collection of more than 200 photographs taken by George Harrison while touring the world with the Beatles from 1963 to 1969. Their conversation explores Harrison’s artistic vision through intimate memories and images from the new book.
Hewa Rwanda–Letter to the Absent
October 7–11 | See website for performance times
Tickets start at $40, plus fees
Dorcy Rugamba transforms his memoir into a music theater tribute to his family, who were killed on the first day of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Joined by Senegalese musician Majnun, Rugamba weaves poetry, song, and storytelling into what he describes as a “hymn to life.”
I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
October 23–30 | Times vary by program
Free–$35+, depending on program
Hanif Abdurraqib returns for the third year of his poetry series celebrating the art form as a way to build community, with this year’s programming highlighting voices from across the African Diaspora. Events range from an all-night poetry gathering and free multidisciplinary performances to evenings with Meshell Ndegeocello, Samora Pinderhughes, Ross Gay, Sarah Kay, Clint Smith, Anis Mojgani, and others.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Dizzy's Club
Corcoran Holt Quintet: Freedom of Art Album Release
Tuesday, October 13 | 7:00 & 9:00 pm
$55; $30 student reservation, including fees
Bassist, composer, and bandleader Corcoran Holt celebrates the release of Freedom of Art with an evening of original music at Dizzy’s Club. Drawing on his Washington, D.C. upbringing, New York jazz career, and West African rhythmic influences, Holt’s compositions blend swing, improvisation, and personal storytelling.
No(w) Beauty
Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00 & 9:00 pm
See website for pricing
Trumpeter Hermon Mehari leads No(w) Beauty in an evening of contemporary jazz shaped by ambient textures, electronics, and collective improvisation. With pianist Enzo Carniel, bassist Damien Varaillon, and drummer Stéphane Adsuar, the quartet moves between spacious lyricism and driving grooves.
Main Stage
Wycliffe Gordon: Welcome to Georgia Town
October 9–10 | Friday at 7:00 & 9:00 pm; Saturday at 4:30 & 7:00 pm
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Trombonist and vocalist Wycliffe Gordon presents his musical autobiography, Welcome to Georgia Town, inspired by his life and upbringing in Georgia. Joined by a septet and the five-person chorus Damien Sneed and Friends, Gordon draws on the sounds and traditions of the contemporary American South.
The New York Historical
You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond
October 2, 2026–April 4, 2027 | Museum hours
Museum admission
Against the backdrop of New York City’s fiscal and social crises of the 1970s, a remarkable period of musical and cultural creativity took shape. The exhibition explores the city’s punk, disco, and hip-hop cultures and the communities, venues, artists, and audiences that helped redefine New York.
Platform by the James Beard Foundation
Books and Bites: Don’t Think About Dinner with Author Jenn Lueke
Tuesday, October 13 | 6:00 pm
$45; optional book add-on $28
New York Times bestselling author and food personality Jenn Lueke celebrates her debut cookbook, Don’t Think About Dinner, in conversation with TODAY food stylist and writer Krissy Downey. Guests will enjoy bites from the book while the pair talks recipes, flavor-building shortcuts, and making everyday cooking easier and more fun.
Dinner: A South American Seafood Feast
Thursday, October 15 | 6:30 pm
$185–$250
Restaurateur Juan Correa and chef Francisco Castillo bring the flavors of South America to Platform for a seafood-focused dinner featuring Skuna Bay salmon. The evening includes a cocktail reception, multi-course menu with beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.
Oktoberfest: Sausage, Schnitzel, and Sips with The Publican’s Rob Levitt
Friday, October 23 | 6:30 pm
$185–$250
The Publican’s Rob Levitt brings the spirit of a Chicago beer hall to Platform with a German-inspired Oktoberfest feast. Expect sausages, schnitzel, pretzels, beer cheese, spaetzle, and other hearty dishes alongside beverage pairings and a Q&A with the chef.
Poster House
Postwar France: Empire, Consumer Culture, & the Politics of Everyday Life
Saturday, October 10 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Free with RSVP
Historian Gregory Valdespino examines postwar France as consumer culture and modern design flourished alongside economic growth and the unraveling of the country’s colonial empire. Using posters and popular culture, the talk explores the connections between politics, economics, identity, and everyday life.
Docent Tour: Designed to Be Red
Thursday, October 22 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Tour is free; museum admission required
Join Poster House’s education team for a guided exploration of Designed to Be Red: Native American & Indigenous Poster Works. The tour offers a closer look at the historical context and design techniques behind works featured in the exhibition.
Make Your Own Pop-up Book with Kelli Anderson
Saturday, October 24 | 4:00–7:00 pm
$30
Graphic designer and paper engineer Kelli Anderson leads a hands-on workshop exploring the mechanics and design principles behind pop-up books. Participants will assemble a laser-cut “sliceform” pop-up from Anderson’s book Alphabet in Motion and leave with their own interactive creation.
Wave Hill
Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
October 10–12 | Programs and times vary
Regular admission; free admission Monday, October 12
Wave Hill honors Indigenous communities and celebrates their cultures and contributions with a weekend of nature programming and hands-on activities. Highlights include birding from an Indigenous perspective and a walking tour exploring the stories of female Lenape Saunksquas, or chieftains.
The Art of Noticing: A Mindful Birding Experience
Sunday, October 18 | 9:30–11:00 am
See website for pricing
Join nature educator Ryan Mandelbaum and yoga and mindfulness instructor Susie Caramanica for a different approach to birding. The morning explores how mindfulness can deepen awareness, observation, and enjoyment of the natural world.
Wave Hill-O-Ween
Thursday, October 29 | 3:30–6:30 pm
Free
Celebrate Halloween in the garden with an enchanted afternoon for the whole family. Follow a spooky scavenger hunt, dance to tunes on the lawn, pose with the autumn scenery, and stop by for a drop-in seasonal art activity.
Other Events Around the Bronx
Bronx River Alliance
25th Anniversary Upstream Soiree
Thursday, October 1 | Evening
$250 general ticket
Celebrate 25 years of the Bronx River Alliance and its work restoring, protecting, and connecting communities to the Bronx River. The annual Upstream Soiree brings supporters together for dinner, drinks, and a look at the progress made along the river and the work still ahead.
City of Forest Day Celebration at Shoelace Park
Saturday, October 3 | 12:00–4:00 pm
Free
Celebrate City of Forest Day with an afternoon of outdoor activities at Shoelace Park. The family-friendly event includes canoeing on the Bronx River, guided nature walks, a volunteer park cleanup, a jewelry-making workshop, and activities exploring Bronx River ecology.
The Bronx Museum
First Friday: Hispanic Heritage Month – Movement & Heritage
Friday, October 2 | 6:00–10:00 pm
Free
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening devoted to the dance and music of Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn Cumbia, Bachata, and Salsa with Talía Castro Pozo Productions before DJ Curly Nez takes over the dance floor for the rest of the night.
Opening Celebration for Fall 2026 Exhibitions
Friday, October 9 | 6:00–8:00 pm
Free
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at The Bronx Museum: Saya Woolfalk: The WoodsWoman Method, Beyond the Margins, and Alex Strada: Public Address. Meet artists and organizers, explore the exhibitions, and enjoy complimentary beverages and bites.
Dogs of Mott Haven
The Pawfect Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 10 | 12:00–3:00 pm
Free
Bring your pup to Walter Gladwin Park for a dog-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a costume contest, live DJ, local vendors, raffles, face painting, treats, and family activities. Costumes are encouraged for four-legged and two-legged guests alike.
4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Pawty & Pawrade
Sunday, October 18 | Pawrade at 11:30 am; Block Pawty 12:00–3:00 pm
Free
Dress up your pup for a Halloween Pawrade from BX Eatery to Pulaski Park, followed by an afternoon Block Pawty. The celebration includes music, local vendors, face painting, pet and community resources, family activities, and a dog costume contest.
NYC Parks – Soundview Park
The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular
Saturday, October 17 | 12:00–4:00 pm
Free
Celebrate fall at Soundview Park with a family-friendly afternoon of Halloween and pumpkin-themed fun. Pick and decorate a pumpkin and enjoy seasonal activities along the Bronx River.