Dance Parade Marks 20 Years of Movement, Culture and Community in New York City

NEW YORK — Dance Parade NYC 2026 turned Manhattan into a moving celebration of dance, culture and community on Saturday, May 16, as the 20th Annual Dance Parade and Festival brought more than 100 styles of dance into the streets. The 20th Annual Dance Parade and Festival moved through the streets on May 16, 2026,…

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Open Stages feature graphic with festival logo, colorful concert lighting, a child wearing headphones, a guitar close-up, and a microphone.

Rain Moves BKCM’s Open Stages Indoors, but Park Slope Keeps the Music Going

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Rain pushed much of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Open Stages festival indoors on May 9, but it did not stop the music. Across Park Slope, church sanctuaries, classrooms, basement stages and community spaces filled with jazz, bluegrass, choirs, funk and young rock bands as neighbors packed into venues throughout the day….

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New York, NY - May 1, 2026: Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks as marchers hold “New York is a Union Town” and “We Will Not Be Silent” banners during the May Day Protest in Washington Square Park.

May Day Protest Draws Large, March Through New York City

The May Day Protest NYC 2026 highlighted growing coordination between labor unions, grassroots organizers, and political leadership in New York City. AFixedMoment Photography & Culture — Brooklyn, NYC About This Story The May Day Protest gathered in Washington Square Park on May 1, 2026, before marching south to Foley Square. The march centered on labor…

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Crowds gather outside and inside MoMA PS1 during the 50th Anniversary Block Party in Queens, New York, featuring dancing, public art, and large-scale courtyard celebrations on April 18, 2026.

Music, Art, and Crowds Fill MoMA PS1’s 50th Anniversary Block Party

Music, Art, and Crowds Fill MoMA PS1’s 50th Anniversary Block Party — A Fixed Moment AFixedMoment Photography & Culture — Queens, NY About This Story MoMA PS1 marked its 50th anniversary with a free block party in Long Island City, Queens—drawing thousands for an afternoon of music, dance, and community. On the ground, April 18,…

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Sam Heughan stands in front of a Grand Marshal banner on a parade bus, raising his fist while holding a bottle of whisky as Highland dancers and drummers perform on Sixth Avenue in New York City.

NYC Tartan Day Parade 2026: Scotland Comes to Sixth Avenue

New York, NY — April 11, 2026 Sam Heughan was pouring whisky into strangers’ mouths on Sixth Avenue, and nobody was complaining. Sam Heughan brings the crowd to life while sharing Sassenach Spirits along the parade route. The Outlander star served as Grand Marshal for this year’s NYC Tartan Day Parade, and he took the…

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Sara Baras performing “Vuela” during the Flamenco Festival NYC at New York City Center on March 6, 2026, surrounded by dancers and dramatic stage lighting.

Sara Baras Performs “Vuela” at the Flamenco Festival NYC

Sara Baras – Vuela | Flamenco Festival at New York City Center A Fixed Moment Photography Flamenco Festival · New York City Center · March 2026 Sara Baras Vuela — A Tribute to Paco de Lucía March 6, 2026 New York, NY Photos: Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment Flamenco dancer performing during the Flamenco…

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Flamenco instructor Xianix Barrera leads a pre-show dance lesson with audience members gathered in the lobby during the 25th Flamenco Festival at New York City Center in New York City.

Flamenco Festival Brings Rhythm and Community to New York City Center

On March 6, 2026, the 25th Flamenco Festival, presented in partnership with New York City Center (@nycitycenter), continued its celebration of Spanish music and dance in New York City. The festival brings internationally recognized flamenco artists to the city each year while introducing audiences to the traditions and evolving artistry of flamenco. Before the evening’s…

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A Roaring Tribute to The Wiz: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Transforms Prospect Park into Emerald City Magic

BROOKLYN, NY — Thousands gathered on the lawn of the Lena Horne Bandshell on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, for one of the summer’s most joyful celebrations of Black culture, music, and community: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz. The event marked the closing of BRIC’s multi-part homage to the legendary producer…

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