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The Museum of the City of New York is a nonprofit institution that educates the public about the rich history and diverse character of the city. With a collection of approximately 750,000 objects, the museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and publications to connect the past, present, and future of New York City.

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Documenting Intimacy: Self, Family, Community

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join New York Now: Home exhibiting artists Cheryl Mukherji, Laila Stevens, Dean Majd, and Amarise Carreras for conversation about the ways in which photographers intimately document themselves, their family histories, and their chosen families and communities.  Moderated by curator and writer Kristen Lubben, the panel will also explore immigration histories, queer intimacy and chosen family, self-portraiture, intergenerational dialogues, community-building...

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Moonlight & Movies: Manhandled

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

In Manhandled (Allan Dwan, 1924), silent film goddess Gloria Swanson plays a flapper-esque shop girl getting a little taste of the NYC nightlife thanks to a couple of grabby swells, while her inventor boyfriend neglects her.  Part of a seven-picture partnership between director Allan Dwan and Swanson, who went undercover as a shop girl at a department store in Chicago to prepare for the role. Shot on location in New York City at the Astoria...

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Soul of the City: Juneteenth with Queen Esther

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Celebrate Juneteenth at MCNY with a live performance by Queen Esther and her band. Hailed as "a Black Lucinda Williams” and a “brutal, original, explosive singer…” (Vanity Fair, Spain), Queen Esther's music fuses the sounds of jazz, the blues, and rock 'n roll into what she describes as Black Americana. Queen Esther will perform works from her latest album Rona that features rangy alt-Americana songs written in Harlem during the early months...

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Movies for Minis: Night at the Museum (2006)

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Break out into the summer season with us for our June edition of Movies for Minis as we screen Night at the Museum (2006), starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, and Rami Malek! Stiller plays an aspiring inventor who lands a new job as a nighttime security guard at the Museum of Natural History. On his first shift he discovers everything is not what it seems, because when the lights go out and everyone goes home, the artifacts...

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My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told Courtesy, Kenny Parker To mark the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, join us for an intimate talk with renowned DJ and music producer Kenny Parker as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Rap music and reveals never-before-told stories from Hip-Hop's golden era. Kenny's 2022 book, My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told, provides a first-hand...

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New York on Film: Gold Diggers of 1933

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us for our first outdoor movie screening of the summer, featuring a pre-film cocktail hour with live jazz by vocalist Kate Martucci and her trio! In Gold Diggers of 1933 (Mervyn LeRoy, 1933), Busby Berkeley's production numbers highlight this backstage extravaganza about a millionaire-turned-songwriter who financially backs a Broadway production, much to the surprise of three unemployed chorus girls. Songs include "We're in the Money," "The...

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Photography as Activism with Latine Immigrants

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Photography as Activism: Collaborative Photography with Latine Immigrants and Communities Join New York Now: Home exhibiting artists Diana Guerra, Cinthya Santos-Briones, and Joana Toro in conversation as they reflect on their collaborative photo-based projects with Latine migrant communities in New York. Challenging the notion of “objectivity” in photojournalism, each of these artists works in close collaboration and mutual agreement with...

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New York on Film: The Clock

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

In The Clock, Vincente Minnelli's classic 1945 wartime romance, Robert Walker plays a small-town G.I. en route to Europe, who, during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City, falls in love with Judy Garland in her first dramatic, non-singing role as a secretary. Directed by Minnelli right before he married Garland, the film offers a glimpse into filmmaking in the first half of the 1940s, when the war hung over everything -- and blocked access...

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Soul of the City: Live @ MCNY with Falu

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with internationally recognized vocalist and New Yorker, Falu at our March edition of Soul of the City: Live @ MCNY.  Falu will perform an intimate set with her live band, blending traditional Indian Classical music with a range of modern styles and genres, while incorporating the stories that have impacted her journey in music.  Soul of the City: Live @ MCNY is a new series of intimate concerts...

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Ambient Faith

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with writer and perfumer Tanaïs and poet Divya Victor moderated by journalist Anjali Kamat. Both artists are featured in our current exhibition, City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space.  Divya and Tanaïs’s writings both explore themes of religion and race.  Divya’s CURB focuses on violence against and the religious profiling of South Asian Americans in public spaces, while Tanaïs’s...

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New York on Film: The World, the Flesh and the Devil

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

In The World, the Flesh and the Devil (Ranald MacDougall, 1959), on-location film production in post-war New York meets mid-century apocalyptic science fiction. Shot on location throughout the city, and featuring empty streets that recall recent pandemic scenes, the film confronts racism in a direct way that is rare for a Cold War era sci-fi film at the time. The film was adapted from the 1901 speculative fiction novel "The Purple Cloud" by Caribbean-British...

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New York on Film: The Queen

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Take a step back in time to the iconic 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant, where drag queens compete in this groundbreaking documentary. Witness the behind-the-scenes drama, the fierce competition, and the birth of the Ballroom scene. Join us for a screening of this vibrant piece of queer history.

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Tin Pan Alley Hits of the '20s

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Step back in time to the roaring '20s with a captivating performance of popular tunes by cabaret star Aisha de Haas and music historian Robert Lamont. Discover the stories behind the iconic songwriters of Tin Pan Alley and experience the vibrant cultural movement that shaped New York City's music scene.

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Uptown Jazz Speakeasy

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the swinging jazz-age era at an exclusive after-hours event. Celebrate the Museum's 100th birthday with live jazz performances, themed cocktails, and the chance to dance the night away in your finest 1920's attire. Get ready for a night of vintage fun with a modern twist!

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I Must Be Dreaming: Roz Chast Book Launch

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join award-winning New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast as she delves into the fascinating world of dreams at the Museum of the City of New York. Discover the surreal nighttime realm inside Chast's mind and unravel the mystery behind our most enduring human phenomenon. Be part of this captivating discussion followed by a reception and book signing with the renowned author.

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Cocktails & Culture: New York Movies Halloween Bash

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

New York is home to countless iconic movie characters, from Holly Golightly to Shaft, Spiderman to the Ghostbusters.  Dress up as your favorite and join us for our New York Movies Halloween Bash! Co-hosted with Rebecca Lynn's Vinyl Nights, revelers will dance the night away to music by MCNY favorite, DJ Misbehaviour.  Make sure your costume is red carpet ready so you can for our costume contest to compete for prizes. 

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New York on Film: Statues, Italianamerican, and 80 Blocks

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and gritty world of 1970s NYC through three groundbreaking documentaries. Explore free expression, Italian American identity, and the rise of Hip Hop culture in this thought-provoking film program. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of 1970s New York City.

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Activists on Screen: The Sun Rises in The East

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us to kick off our new Activists on Screen film series with a screening of the award-winning 2022 documentary, The Sun Rises in The East. The film chronicles the birth, rise and legacy of The East, a pan-African cultural organization founded in 1969 by teens and young adults in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Led by educator and activist Jitu Weusi, The East embodied Black self-determination, building more than a dozen institutions,...

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New York on Film: Style Wars 40th Anniversary

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Join us for a special anniversary screening of the iconic documentary Style Wars, followed by a panel discussion featuring artists, filmmakers, and cultural experts. Explore the vibrant world of graffiti and breakdancing in 1980s New York City, and gain insight into the city's history and the early days of Hip-Hop. A must-see event for enthusiasts of NYC culture and urban art.

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New York on Film: Do the Right Thing

Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

Don't miss our screening of Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989, 120 min), which hit the big screen 35 years ago!  Set on one block of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" neighborhood at the height of summer, this 1989 Spike Lee joint confirmed Lee as a writer and filmmaker of peerless vision and passionate social engagement. Over the course of a single day, the easygoing interactions of a cast of unforgettable characters—Da...

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