Special Events

A group of men and women stand smiling at the camera wearing a mix of traditional Native American and contemporary clothing and standing around a prominently displayed drum.

For Educators Saturday, May 4, 11:00am

We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend - Day 1

Enjoy music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages during of our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage and NYC's Indigenous community.

For Adults Sunday, May 5, 11:00am

We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend – Day 2

Enjoy dance performances, arts and crafts, language workshops, and more activities for all ages at our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage celebration.

Manny works on a huge in progress mosaic on a table in his home studio.

For Adults Saturday, May 11, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.

Special Events Monday, May 13, 4:00pm

Partner Event: 14th Annual Clara Lemlich Awards

Honoring the lives of incredible women whose many decades of brilliant activism have made real and lasting change.

For Adults Monday, June 3, 12:00pm

Cities & Sports Business Luncheon

Each Spring, the Museum of the City of New York hosts its annual Spring fundraiser. On June 3rd, our Cities & Sports Luncheon will look at how sports generate economic development for cities they call home.

Manny Vega drawing people in the park in the 1980s.

For Adults Saturday, June 8, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Sketching with Manny!

In conjunction with our exhibition of his work, Byzantine Bembé, Manny Vega will lead a sketching workshop.