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Shakespeare for the City - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Fri, May 22, 2026 – Tue, Sep 8, 2026

The Public Theater's expanded Free Shakespeare in the Park program includes performances, community events, and educational programming across all five boroughs. Classic productions Romeo & Juliet and The Winter’s Tale are staged, with a mobile theater unit for As You Like It. Free ticket distribution is expanded to 50 locations for equitable access.

MTA Music summer series

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 22, 2026

The MTA presents over 50 free outdoor music performances across Midtown Manhattan featuring subway musicians in Broadway plazas for lunchtime concerts and dance breaks.

Architects of Liberation

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 – Sat, Jan 2, 2027

Architects of Liberation is an exhibition running from 5 July 2026 to 2 January 2027 in New York City, focusing on architecture and design with professional relevance.

Bon Jovi Forever Tour at Madison Square Garden

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Rock and roll legends Bon Jovi bring their iconic rock anthems to Madison Square Garden for a nine-night residency in New York City. Experience classic hits and network with fellow music industry professionals and enthusiasts in an iconic venue.

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026

An annual dance festival at Lincoln Center featuring collaborations from top New York dance companies, showcasing repertory and newer works with choose-what-you-pay tickets and free day-of rush tickets.

LGBTQ+ Happy Hour at Quirk's Event New York

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Join fellow researchers and professionals for an inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ Happy Hour networking event at Quirk's Event in New York. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in a friendly environment.

Cocktails with Quirk's Networking Event

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

After the first day of the Quirk's Event show, join select exhibitors' booths transformed into specialty bars serving a variety of drinks. This cocktail networking event is ideal for professionals to unwind and connect.

2026 NYC Neuromodulation Conference

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 – Mon, Aug 3, 2026

The largest conference on brain interface technology and science featuring workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities in New York City.

Quirk's Happy Hour Networking Event

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Continue forging professional connections at the Quirk's Happy Hour after sessions. This networking event offers a friendly environment to meet and engage with other professionals and researchers.

2026 ASA Annual Meeting

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Join thousands of sociologists at the 121st ASA Annual Meeting in New York City from August 7-11, 2026. This event offers extensive opportunities for professional networking, knowledge sharing, and career advancement through nearly 600 programmatic discussions including plenary sessions, thematic sessions, and workshops focused on sociology and equitable societal solutions.

My Chemical Romance : The Black Parade 2026 Stadium Tour

Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of My Chemical Romance's iconic album with a major performance at Citi Field in Queens, featuring special guest Franz Ferdinand. This event offers a unique networking opportunity for professionals in music and entertainment industries.

NYC - PIER 17

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Professional networking event for adult professionals at THE ROOFTOP AT PIER 17 in New York City. A great place for career networking and industry learning.

Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour Residency

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Join Grammy-winning artist Harry Styles for a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden as he celebrates his new album with themed performances every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from August 26 through October 31. A great opportunity for entertainment industry professionals to connect in a premier New York venue.

SecureWorld CISO Connect Dinner - New York City, NY 2026

Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Join the SecureWorld CISO Connect Dinner in New York City, NY, an exclusive networking event for senior information security professionals to discuss industry trends, challenges, and solutions in cybersecurity. This event offers a great opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in the InfoSec community.

AI Enterprise Conference 2026

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

The AI Enterprise Conference 2026 is a professional conference focused on bridging the gap between enterprise strategy and practical AI implementation for Fortune 500 decision-makers and solution providers. Topics include AI strategy, implementation best practices, governance and risk, vendor evaluation, and peer networking opportunities in a collaborative environment. It is designed for senior professionals shaping or executing AI strategy in large enterprises.

NYC - AFRIQUE NYC

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Professional networking event for adult professionals at NOWADAYS in New York City. Focused on industry connections and career development.

2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 – Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Major professional conference on lung cancer research and treatment, providing extensive networking and learning opportunities for healthcare professionals.

NYC - ELSEWHERE

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Mon, Sep 14, 2026

Professional networking event for adult professionals at ELSEWHERE in New York City. Opportunity for business networking and career advancement.

5th annual General Counsel Summit US

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

The 5th annual General Counsel Summit US in New York offers deep dives into legal challenges and opportunities for senior counsel professionals attending in-person.

LeadDev New York 2026 - Festival for Modern Engineering Leadership

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

LeadDev New York 2026 is a multi-track festival of talks, activities, and real-world learning designed for engineering leaders and their teams. Explore sessions across six tracks including leading your organization, making technical choices, DirectorPlus exclusive content for senior leaders, interactive workshops, new tooling demos, and career panels. Network with over 2,000 industry leaders and hear from speakers like Gergely Orosz, Camille Fournier, and Jez Humble. Join us at the Javits Center in Manhattan on September 15 & 16, 2026 for this premier engineering leadership event.

The OOO Summit

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

A one-day flagship OOO Summit gathering for entrepreneurs, creators, and ambitious builders. Features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking to spark new connections and collaborations. Great for building relationships across industries beyond tech.