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For Adults Thursday, April 24, 7:00pm

The Road to City Hall: The NYC Mayoral Race of 2025 with Errol Louis, Dana Rubinstein, and Brigid Bergin

Dive into an in-depth discussion on this year’s Mayoral election.

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For Adults Saturday, April 26, 10:15am

Express, Empower, Embody: A Fun Nia Movement Class

Get moving with Nia Now Dance.

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For Families Saturday, April 26, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Music City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore city sights, sounds, and communities that have inspired New York City musicians and dancers. Craft your own musical instrument to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in April.

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For Adults Saturday, April 26, 2:00pm

Continuum Flow Dance Workshop with LaTasha Barnes

Get your body moving with LaTasha Barnes' Continuum Flow.

An 1841 historical painting of a tall ship sailing at sunrise with clouds in the sky in New York Harbor. A military fort made of sandstone is painted on the left of the ship, with Manhattan and Brooklyn pictured in the distance.

For Families Saturday, May 3, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Port City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.

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For Adults Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm

Odd Salon NYC: Borough

Don't miss Odd Salon NYC at the Museum of the City of New York.

For Families Saturday, May 10, 11:30am

Storytime for Littles

Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.

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For Adults Sunday, May 11, 1:00pm

Soul of the City: Mother's Day Brunch Concert with Amira B

Join us this Mother’s Day at MCNY for a Soulful Brunch Concert with Amira B.

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For Adults Wednesday, May 14, 6:30pm

People and Places: Book Talk with Chris "DAZE" Ellis

Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.

For Families Thursday, May 15, 10:30am

Storytime for Tots

Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.

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For Adults Friday, May 16, 6:00pm

Royal Bloom Vogue Ball

Join us for a celebration of self-expression at the Vogue Ball.

For Adults Wednesday, May 21, 12:00pm

The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle

Enjoy delicious tea and treats during a behind-the-scenes talk MCNY with Curator Lilly Tuttle.

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