For the weekend of March 13 to March 15, 2026, New York City offers a variety of cultural performances, major athletic events, and temporary brand pop-ups.
Friday, March 13, 2026
- The New York Pops (March 13): The orchestra performs “The Music of US” at 8:00 PM at Carnegie Hall with ticketed entry required.
- ABT: Mozartiana and Firebird (March 13): The American Ballet Theatre presents this double bill at 7:30 PM at the David H. Koch Theater with paid admission.
- Mixtape Vol. 4 (March 13): This museum event features music and art from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Whitney Museum of American Art with ticketed entry.
- Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles (March 13): A string quartet performs a selection of classic hits at 5:45 PM at Marble Collegiate Church with ticketed entry.
- Boden Pop-Up (March 13–15): The British clothing brand hosts a “Smitten with Britain” themed shop from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 131 Greene St with free entry.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Stone Street St. Patrick’s Day Festival (March 14): This outdoor celebration features live music and food from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Stone Street with free street access.
- Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament Final (March 14): The conference championship game tips off at 6:30 PM at Madison Square Garden with ticketed entry required.
- Prospect Park Lunar New Year Celebration (March 14): This community event offers traditional performances and crafts from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Prospect Park Boathouse with free admission.
- Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest (March 14): Contestants compete for prizes starting at 2:00 PM at 396 East 149th St in the Bronx with free attendance.
- Summer Fridays: The Sun Room (March 14–15): This skincare brand pop-up features product trials and photo opportunities from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 22 Wooster St with free entry.
- Calvin Klein x NY Mag Pop-Up (March 14–15): A collaborative retail experience runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 530 Broadway with free entry for the public.
- ABT: Mozartiana and Firebird (March 14): The American Ballet Theatre performs a matinee show at 2:00 PM at the David H. Koch Theater with paid admission.
- Jeff Mills (March 14): The techno pioneer performs a “Live at Liquid Room” anniversary set at 10:00 PM at the Knockdown Center with ticketed entry.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
- United Airlines NYC Half (March 15): The 13.1-mile race begins at 7:00 AM in Brooklyn and finishes in Central Park with free viewing for spectators along the route.
- NY International Children’s Film Festival (March 15): The festival concludes with various screenings, including the closing spotlight “A Magnificent Life,” at venues like IFC Center and SVA Theatre with ticketed entry.
- ABT: Raymonda Act III and Firebird (March 15): A matinee ballet performance takes place at 2:00 PM at the David H. Koch Theater with paid admission.
- Whitney Biennial 2026 (Ongoing): The museum exhibits its survey of contemporary American art from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the Whitney Museum with ticketed admission.
- The Orchid Show (Ongoing): This annual floral exhibition is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the New York Botanical Garden with ticketed entry.
