Manhattan West – New York’s vibrant new destination for dining, shopping, hospitality and culture – will feature a variety of free arts programs you won’t want to miss this summer and beyond. From dance to music to opera, all these events are free and open to the public. Plus, stop for a bite to eat at one of Manhattan West’s restaurants and enjoy a shopping spree. Easy access to this location via the brand new High Line – Moynihan Connector makes it the place to be!
Gather Round: Celebrating street dance and 50 years of hip-hop
Wednesdays from July 5 to 26
Works & Process, the performing arts arm of the Guggenheim, presents its four-part dance and music series — originally commissioned for the museum’s famed rotunda — at Manhattan’s West Plaza performance circle on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. (ET) in July. Featuring The Missing Element, LayeRhythm, Ladies of Hip-Hop, Ephrat Asherie Dance and more, the final night of the series includes a full-fledged dance party with legendary DJ Bravo LaFortune and other club legends.
summer sounds
Thursdays from August 3 to 31
If you’re in Midtown at noon, liven up your lunch hour from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET with weekly performances featuring talented musicians from around the world. Performers include Palestinian-born kanun player Firas Zreik, Colombian singer-songwriter and accomplished accordionist Diana Burco, Venezuelan bandola player llanera Mafer Bandola, and others.
Opera on site: Song of the nightingale
Music by Lisa DeSpain and Libretto by Melisa Tien
September 21-23
Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson The Nightingalethis new opera — commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield — tells the story of a collector seeking to collect the world’s finest objects.
To see a full calendar of events and learn more about shopping and dining in Manhattan West, visit manhattanwestnyc.com.
