From the Met to Madison Square Garden, experience New York’s top exhibits and performances this month.
Catch Drake at UBS Arena on April 4 and 5.
Through 4/7
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Explore 2024’s most sought-after vehicles at the New York International Auto Show. Featuring brand-new concept cars, the latest array of electric vehicles, and new models of traditional classics, the auto show is a week-long experience to see the latest in technology and performance. autoshowny.com
Through 5/19
SPIRAL FOR SHARED DREAMS
Created by nets from fishing communities in Mexico, the Museum of Modern Art’s Spiral for Shared Dreams draws attention to environmental threats facing the Americas. Carolina Caycedo uses natural and mythological figures to showcase connections to the natural realm and the history of natural activism. moma.org
Through 5/28
SCRATCHING THE BACK
The Met features Nairy Baghramian’s first public installation in New York, Scratching the Back. The fourth in the Met’s series of contemporary commissions, the collection includes abstract polychrome sculptures that explore body, gender and more. metmuseum.org
3/15-1/12
BY WAY OF: MATERIAL AND MOTION IN THE GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION
This Guggenheim exhibition is focused on artistic experimentations beyond the studio, from the post-war period to the present. By Way Of: Material and Motion in the Guggenheim Collection explores how artists such as Jannis Kounellis, Senga Nengudi and more pushed the boundaries of traditional art and artmaking. guggenheim.org
4/4-5
DRAKE: IT’S ALL A BLUR TOUR
Chart-topping rapper Drake has taken the world by storm since singles “Best I Ever Had” and “Congratulations” peaked on his EP So Far Gone in 2009. Performing his It’s All A Blur tour at the UBS Arena, the Grammy award-winning artist will cover songs from various albums for fans from every era. ubsarena.com
4/17-21
BARRY MANILOW
Music legend Barry Manilow brings his charm and hits to Radio City Music Hall for five nights. The “Copacabana” singer and Grammy-award winner will transport you through time as he plays hits from his decades-long career. msg.com
4/25-28
JIM GAFFIGAN: BARELY ALIVE TOUR
Jim Gaffgan brings comedy to the Beacon theater with his Barely Alive tour. Gaffgan has become a household name in comedy, with six comedy specials on Netflix and three on Amazon Prime. Gaffgan has been nominated for seven Grammys throughout his career and is a can’t-miss this month. msg.com
Photography by: PHOTO BY VIRISA YONG/BFA
