NEW YORK, NY— It’s officially spring in New York City, and the events calendar is in full bloom.
Spring is a busy time for schools across the City. Some events of general interest include plays from New York University’s Tisch program and fashion exhibitions.
Dance Nation
April 11; April 12; April 15; April 18
7:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. (April 12)
Atlantic Stage 2, 330 W. 16th St.
A group of young dancers navigate ambition and identity in Clare Barron’s coming-of-age play directed by Felicia Lobo.
As You Like It
March 4–May 6
Times vary
Studio A, 181 Mercer St., 5th Floor
Shakespeare’s comedy of love and mistaken identity unfolds in a new ensemble-driven production.
China: Through the Looking Glass
Through Aug. 16
Museum hours vary
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.
The exhibition explores the influence of Chinese aestheticson Western fashion through couture, art and film.
Fashioning the Body: An Intimate History of the Silhouette
Through July 26
Gallery hours vary
Bard Graduate Center Gallery, 18 W. 86th St.
The exhibit examines how fashion has shaped the human silhouette through garments and interactive displays.
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. It’s celebrated annually with community cleanups, teach-ins, tree plantings and other activities in communities across the country. In New York City, Earth Day events include:
Earth Day Festival
April 19
Noon–6 p.m.
Union Square, East 17th Street and Park Avenue South
A free public festival highlights environmental activism with performances, education and community engagement.
Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert
April 25
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Duffy Square, Times Square
Broadway performers take the stage for a free concert promoting climate awareness and sustainability.
Free Tree Giveaway (Multiple Locations)
April 4–May 16
Times vary
Multiple locations across New York City
New York Restoration Project distributes free tree saplings to residents across all five boroughs.
Garden Carpentry 101
April 4
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
133rd St. Community Garden, 155 W. 133rd St.
Participants learn to build raised beds and use carpentry tools in this hands-on gardening workshop.
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Here are more picks for spring:
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Annual Gala
May 12
6–9 p.m.
PHD Rooftop Lounge, Dream Downtown, 355 W. 16th St.
Guests gather for an evening of food, drinks and fundraising to support efforts to reduce food waste and hunger.
Cherry Blossom Pop-Up at Watermark
March 4–April 19
Times vary
Watermark, Pier 15, 78 South St.
A seasonal waterfront experience features themed dining, photo installations and cherry blossom-inspired décor.