This weekend in New York City includes the public opening of a major modern art retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, the final days of the International Auto Show, and the annual Tartan Day Parade. The schedule features a mix of professional orchestra performances, horticultural exhibitions, and outdoor food markets across several boroughs.
Friday, April 10
- The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle (February 7–April 26). This horticultural exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden displays thousands of orchids and moss-based sculptural designs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for ticketed admission.
- New York International Auto Show (April 3–12). The automotive exhibition features new vehicle debuts and an electric vehicle test track at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM for ticketed admission.
- Artexpo New York (April 9–12). This contemporary art fair presents works from more than 200 galleries and independent artists at Pier 36 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM for ticketed admission.
- Smorgasburg WTC. This outdoor food market operates at the World Trade Center (Fulton Street) from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free entry.
- KPop: The Hunt Is On – A Live Concert Tribute. This musical performance inspired by the film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” takes place at The Cutting Room with showtimes at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM for ticketed admission.
- Boston Symphony Orchestra. Music Director Andris Nelsons leads the orchestra in a performance of classical works at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium at 8:00 PM for ticketed admission.
- Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 (April 10–26). This interactive installation by Esrawe + Cadena features a series of three-dimensional red house frames on Lincoln Center’s Josie Robertson Plaza and is free to the public.
Saturday, April 11
- American Museum of Natural History Member Hours (April 11–12). The museum provides early access and specialized storytime programming for members and their guests from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM with ticketed museum admission.
- The Unexpected Gift (April 10–12). As part of the Big Umbrella Festival, the Barrowland Ballet presents a multi-sensory performance designed for neurodiverse audiences at the Lincoln Center Samuel B. and David Rose Building at various times for ticketed admission.
- Smorgasburg Williamsburg. This outdoor food market hosts dozens of local vendors at Marsha P. Johnson State Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free entry.
- New York City Tartan Day Parade. Participants, including pipe bands and Scottish clans, march up Sixth Avenue from 44th Street to 55th Street starting at 2:00 PM, and the event is free to the public.
- Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème. The company presents a matinee performance of Puccini’s opera at the Metropolitan Opera House at 1:00 PM for ticketed admission.
Sunday, April 12
- Marcel Duchamp Retrospective (April 12–August 15). The Museum of Modern Art opens a comprehensive survey of Duchamp’s career, featuring nearly 300 objects, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM for ticketed admission.
- Smorgasburg Prospect Park. The weekly food market operates at Prospect Park’s Breeze Hill from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free entry.
- Seong-Jin Cho, Piano. The pianist performs a solo recital at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium at 2:00 PM for ticketed admission.
- Singing Finalists Performance. Ten national finalists compete in a vocal performance event at Lincoln Center at 2:00 PM, which is free to the public.
The weekend concludes with the final public hours of the International Auto Show and the Artexpo fair alongside the opening of a major MoMA exhibition. Additional options include classical music recitals and the continuation of seasonal botanical and culinary programs.
