NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

IFC Center

Manhattan

This five-screen movie theater shows independent, foreign, documentary, classic and short films, as well as premieres and special events with filmmakers and actors. Midnight monster movies wreak havoc every weekend.

Instituto Cervantes New York

Manhattan

In addition to teaching Spanish language and culture, the Instituto Cervantes has a lively calendar of cultural events that includes talks with writers, film screenings, art shows and concerts, among others. The public events are often in English and Spanish, and usually are free.

International Black Film Festival

Manhattan

IBFF screens films on history, humanity, important social topics and non-traditional points of view. The films are a means to engage audiences in discussion out of a belief that an informed democracy is the best democracy.