Featured Events in New York in October 2024 (February Updated)

The Art Dealers Association of America has named the 75 exhibitors drawn from its memberships who will participate in its upcoming 2024 Art Show, scheduled to return to the Park Avenue Armory from October 30 to November 2. As with years past, fair will be launched by a VIP preview on October 29 to benefit the Henry Street Settlement. More than half of this year’s exhibiting galleries will present solo booths at the fair, with highlights including Martha Jackson Jarvis at Susan Inglett Gallery, Tina Barney at Kasmin, Billie Zangewa at Lehmann Maupin, Lee ShinJa at Tina Kim Gallery, and Chase Hall at Pace Prints. First-time exhibitors include Canada, Hales Gallery, Charles Moffett, and Timothy Taylor.

"Here Lies Love" is a Broadway musical that premiered in New York City in 2013. The musical was created by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, and it tells the story of the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines. The musical is unique because it takes place on a dance floor, with the audience standing and moving with the actors throughout the show. "Here Lies Love" features a blend of disco, pop, and rock music, and it has received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling and performance.

As we navigate a world marked by humanitarian and climate crises, societal divides, and economic uncertainties, the role of art institutions is more critical than ever. Yet to truly matter, museums and galleries have to evolve beyond their traditional practices, embracing more inclusive, adaptive approaches to engage audiences as creative participants in addressing the urgent issues of our times. This panel brings together distinguished cultural innovators to explore how these spaces can transform into dynamic hubs where diverse and unexpected communities converge and meaningful exchanges unfold. Join us for a bold conversation about reimagining art institutions as vital forces for change in our rapidly transforming society. Tom Finkelpearl, previously Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of the Queens Museum, is currently a consultant for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Kate Fowle, former director of MoMA PS1 and Chief Curator of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow, is currently Curatorial Senior Director at Hauser & Wirth, New York. Chrissie Iles is the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art, specializing in contemporary art, film, and video. She recently co-curated the Whitney Biennial. Christina Yang is an independent curator who has held curatorial roles at the Berkeley Art Museum + Pacific Film Archive, Williams College Museum of Art, The Kitchen, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Queens Museum. Kate, Chrissie, and Christina are all faculty member of MA Curatorial Practice. Işın Önol is Director of Curatorial Research in the MA Curatorial Practice program. Information Source: MA Curatorial Practice at the School of Visual Arts | eventbrite

Mark your calendars for the upcoming event, "Brent David Freaney: Am I Faking It?", taking place in New York at The One Club For Creativity on October 30, 2024. This thought-provoking event will delve into the complexities of authenticity in the creative industry. Join industry professionals and enthusiasts alike for an insightful discussion on navigating the blurred lines between genuine expression and imitation. Located at 450 W 31st St Floor 6, New York, NY 10001, this event promises to challenge perspectives and spark meaningful conversations.

Join us for a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing with multidisciplinary artist Malene Barnett. As the founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, Barnett has built a global platform for independent Black artists, makers, and designers. Her work has been featured in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and more. With roots in St. Vincent and Jamaica, Barnett is known for her efforts in raising awareness around Caribbean makers and Black ceramic art traditions. In her curated book Crafted Kinship, she highlights the personal stories of Caribbean artists and explores how their cultural backgrounds shape their creative processes across diverse mediums. This event is a unique opportunity to engage with Barnett’s impactful work and learn more about the artistic heritage of the Caribbean diaspora. PREORDER YOUR COPY OF CRAFTED KINSHIP NOW! Information Source: Museum of Arts and Design | eventbrite

Bollywood Intense Workshop Come join us for a fun and energetic Bollywood Dance Workshop! Get ready to groove to the latest Bollywood hits while breaking a sweat. Our experienced instructors will guide you through dynamic dance routines that will tone your body and boost your mood. No dance experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and be prepared to have a blast! Location: 119 W 23rd St Information Source: Space23 | eventbrite

– MusiciansRodrigo Aranjuelo, Guitar/Vocals Pablo Cafici, Keyboards Federico Díaz, Guitar Santiago Herrera, Drums Carlos Mena, Bass Justin Camerer, Pedal Steel – DancersLuciana Paris Jonatan Luján Katie Currier – PROGRAMFuture Natives Project is an ever-evolving musical and visual collaboration born anew each time musicians and performers gather. At the center of each performance is an invitation from composer/guitarist Rodrigo Aranjuelo to join him in co-creating a rich, immersive experience where Argentinean folk music comes to life through the mingling of tradition and modern interpretation. In a world where our differences often divide us, Future Natives performances are building bridges—honoring the past and present and opening hearts to the beauty alive in our diversity. Based in New York City, and led by Aranjuelo, the core Argentinean group of six is creating a rich cultural experience by collaborating with world-class musicians who marry their own folk legacy with those of Argentine origin. The alchemy is further energized through the added elements of dance and cinema. Every Future Natives Project performance is a bold collision of cultures, sound, and imagery. With folklore as the base, performances may also be blended with rock music, country, and movie soundtracks, while new lyrics and modern visuals further enhance each experience. On October 30, the set will be as unique as the collaboration, with audience members seated around a huge tree, symbolic of gatherings in Aranjuelo’s homeland, which includes a melding of dance and vibrant music. A tribute to Argentine history, with a deep connection to the land and its people, the upcoming performance will be steeped in tradition and, at the same time, boldly new and groundbreaking. Come be a part of the innovation. Rodrigo Aranjuelo is a musician (guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer) born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 18, 1977. Raised in a family of musicians, he started playing guitar at the age of 7. At 14, he began performing professionally with Bongo Farias Gomez, a leading figure in Argentine folklore. With Farias Gomez, Rodrigo made his debut at large-scale concerts such as the legendary Cosquin festival, which drew more than 10,000 people. He received a degree in contemporary music from the Technological Institute of Contemporary Music in Buenos Aires in 1999, with a focus on jazz, Latin, and rock. As a session musician, he has participated in numerous projects in Argentina and Latin America. In August 2015, he released his first solo album, Lost & Found, which he composed, recorded, and mixed in his studio in Argentina. This album is a journey that combines the deep storytelling of folk music, the drama of film scoring, and the emotion of Argentine folklore. In 2016, he moved to NYC, where he currently resides and works as a solo artist and session musician while developing new compositions for his project Future Natives Project”. rodrigoaranjuelo.com | ​​@rodrigoaranjuelo Pablo Cafici is an Argentinian pianist, music producer, recording artist, tour artist and composer based in New York City since 2015. In 2018 he released Nashville Sessions , an EP recorded at Velvet Studios in Nashville TN with Keith Carlock (Toto, John Mayer, Steely Dan) on Drums and Martin Delahaye (Delahaye, Paulina Rubio) on bass and special guests Rodrigo Aranjuelo on guitar, Machiko Ozawa on violin and Amy Kang on cello. Music producer Michael Whitaker (Dave Mathews band, Lionel Richie...) was the audio engineer and Carli Bueguerie from Mastering Boutique did the mastering. He's been a member of the JP Jofre Hard Tango Chamber Band since 2015 and has toured extensively in Asia with 16 Grammy Award Winner clarinetist Paquito D' Rivera. With this project he has performed at TED Talks, Google Talks, Lorin Maazel's Castelton Fetsival, Panama, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Lotte Hall, World music Festival, San Antonio and Boston Festival among many others. He produced, mixed and performed in the albums Manifiesto recorded in 2017 in NYC at Freiberg Studios and Double Concerto for Bandoneon and violin N.1 recorded in 2018 at SEAR sound NYC with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Pablo Cafici has also mixed and produced other JP Jofre's works like the duets with Kyung Sun Lee, Ji in Yang, Michael Katz, and also mixed the album Bandoneon y cuerdas with the Catalyst String Quartet. pablocafici.com | @pablocafici Born in Argentina, Federico Díaz is a versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as guitarist, arranger and composer in the classical and popular music worlds. His performances have taken him to distinguished festivals and concert halls in the US, Europe and Latin America. His passion for chamber music, tango and folklore lead him to collaborate with musicians such as Lionel Cottet, Philippe Quint, Paquito D’Rivera, Daniel Binelli, Juan Falú, among others. The most recent highlights in the include the project with singer Juana Luna and the NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, the collaboration with Florencia Iriondo for the musical “South” presented at the O’Neil Theater Center, a concert with Cordeone Trio at Rialto Theatre in Montreal, a concert with Pablo Woiz Tango Quintet at Leiszhalle in Hamburg, as well as a solo tour in Argentina for the Festival Guitarras del Mundo 2022. @federicodiazguitar Born in Argentina, Santiago Herrera is a versatile musician in genres like Pop music, R&B, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop and Latin American Traditional music with a career as session drummer, producer, musical director and educator. His performances have taken him to distinguished festivals and concert halls in the US, Europe and Latin America. Santiago also has international sponsorships deals as an endorsed artist with Istanbul Agop Cymbals LTD and Wincent Drumsticks. His passion for music lead him to collaborate with musicians such as lIghtchIld, Rayos Laser, Under Mc, Lito Vitale, Mike Southside, Gon Andrada, among others. The most recent highlights include the new Rayos Laser Album, lIghtchIld’s musical direction, Mike Southside Live Session, Lagu live session, Rayos Laser on Tour opening for Gorillaz and many more. @imsantiherrera Born in Quito, Ecuador, Carlos Mena comes from a family of professional musicians and continues to honor his family tradition to this day. He began playing music professionally as a percussionist when he was seven years old with acclaimed folk musicians from South America. He soon discovered his passion for the bass and made it his primary instrument upon which to hone his musicianship and technique. As a teen, he received a scholarship to study in Switzerland at the Zurich University of the Arts, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music and Pedagogy. He continued his studies in New York City, where he received his Master of Arts in Music at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Carlos is a multi-instrumentalist who plays electric bass, acoustic bass, guitar, piano, and small percussion. He is an accomplished soloist, arranger, and composer and has become a highly sought-after performer, playing alongside many renowned musicians in NYC and abroad. carlosmenamusic.com | @carlosmenamusic Information Source: Carnegie Hill Concerts | eventbrite

The LUTHER: Never Too Much (Preview Screening) Come join us THURSDAY, 10/30 for a special preview screening of the award winning CNN film, LUTHER: Never Too Much at the Dwyer Cultural Center! Get a sneak peek at this exciting new film before it hits the big screen. Don't miss out on this exclusive event - grab your tickets now! “Luther: Never Too Much,” the documentary film, chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved. The LUTHER: Never Too Much Experience. Limmited 7-day theatrical run , Fri. 11/1 - Fri 11/8. Comming to The Dwyer(screenings 7 PM and 9 PM). Information Source: ImageNation Outdoors | eventbrite

The 2024 Cave Canem Prize Reading will feature a presentation of "2000 Blacks" by Ajibola Tolase at Tishman Auditorium, The New School in New York City. The event is scheduled for October 30, 2024. This prestigious event promises to showcase the literary excellence of Tolase's work and is a must-attend for fans of poetry and African American literature. Join us for an evening of powerful words and thought-provoking discussions at this iconic venue located at 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10003.

Join the Museum at Eldridge Street and Caringkind for a special tour of artist Tobi Kahn’s latest exhibition, Memory and Inheritance. Look beyond the abstract and modern to find the memories, stories, and traditions at the exhibition’s heart. Peer through the artist's eyes as he remembers his memories of Passover, his walks along the shore, and the place where water and sky meet. Meet other familes and staff over light refreshments! This free program is available in person and live streamed over Zoom. Doors and Zoom Room open at 1:45 pm Information Source: CaringKind | eventbrite