NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

CareFusion Jazz Festival

Manhattan

Founded by jazz impresario George Wein, CareFusion Jazz festival is the reincarnation of his JVC Jazz Festival—now with a new corporate sponsor and a scrappier, more musically diverse line-up. It runs June 17 to 26.

Celebrate Brooklyn!

Brooklyn

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn's flagship performing arts program for music, dance, film and spoken word, Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of New York City's longest running, free, outdoor performing arts festivals. Over the festival's history, over 2,000 artists and ensembles reflective of the borough's diversity—ranging from internationally acclaimed performers to emerging, cutting-edge artists—have been presented at Celebrate Brooklyn!

Celebrate México Now

Manhattan

This annual festival encompasses cuisine, dance, film, literature and music. Celebrate México Now has helped bring over 200 artists and projects to more than 55 of New York’s cultural institutions.

College of Staten Island Center for the Arts

Staten Island

Now approaching its 14th season, this world-class performance facility is noted for its annual series, CFA Presents, a series of first-rate performances featuring music, comedy, theater, dance and children’s theater.

Coney Island USA

Brooklyn

Through events like the annual Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Film Festival, this nonprofit organization preserves the legacy of this famous beachside attraction. Coney Island, USA also operates the Coney Island Museum.