Things to do This April in New York

April marks the true start of spring in New York. Central Park turns green again, tulips are in season, baseball is back and New Yorkers are out and about. We have a round up of some of the best things going on in NYC this month!

NB: It’s best to check with individual venus regarding Covid restrictions ahead of time.

Each year, starting April 1st, into May is the official Cherry Blossom season at The Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The garden comes to life with cherry blossom trees coloring the landscape pink. While the normal festivities will not be held this year, visitors can still walk through the garden and enjoy taking photos among the effervescent flowers that arc through the sky. It’s easy to forget you’re not in Japan, but the stunning display of springtime blooms is located right inside Prospect Park in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

990 Washington Ave,

Brooklyn, NY 11225

The renowned Lincoln Center is making it accessible for more New Yorkers and visitors alike to take in some of the center’s world-class offerings in the performing arts this spring. Beginning in late February, the Lincoln Center started offering a series of free performances, talks and events inside the David Rubenstein Atrium. In addition, they are unveiling a Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing option for the new edition of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook: “A World of Voices.” “A World of Voices” is a performance with nine performers from countries across the world including Latin America, Asia and Africa who use their cultural heritage to inform their musical performances.

60 Lincoln Center Plaza

Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street

New York, NY 10023

Since 1932 the Whitney Museum of Art has been hosting its Biennial exhibit and this year will mark its 80th incarnation. This year’s theme is: Quiet as It’s Kept. Never one to shy away from challenging perspectives and current events, the 2022 Biennial features an intergenerational and interdisciplinary group of sixty-three artists and collectives whose dynamic works reflect the challenges, complexities, and possibilities of the American experience today. The Biennial opens on April 6, 2022.

The Whitney Museum of Art

99 Gansevoort St

New York, NY 10014

Join in the fun and see a new side of New York City as it is decorated with around 300 brightly colored giant Easter eggs this April. The famous Easter eggs can be seen all over in the city center and are also popular selfie spots.

Then grab your best hat, add some flowers and head to the annual Easter Parade on Easter Sunday for some fantastic people-watching! The informal parade brings out New Yorkers wearing floral easter bonnets and festive attire to celebrate the day together in a secular manner. Spectators can jump into the parade at any point, usually roughly 30,000 people participate. A favorite spot to watch the parade is at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue.

The Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival, moves from 49th to 57th Street along 5th Avenue heading toward central park. The parade starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 4 PM.

The Make Music Festival began in France in 1982 as the Fete de la Musique and is now celebrated annually on the same day in 120 countries and over 1,000 cities. Make Music is a freestyle festival that is open to anyone who wants to participate. Expect lots of jam sessions and improvised music to fill the air. Musicians run the gamut from professional to amateur and in all different genres of music. While you have to wait until June for the actual festival, Make Music is having a benefit concert on April 14th that promises to be lots of fun, with innovative, high energy music. The night will take place at Nublu. Tickets are $20 and the music begins at 9pm.

Nublu

151 Avenue C

New York, NY 10009

Doors at 8pm / Music at 9pm

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*Due to Covid-19 our restaurant, cafe and gym will remain closed for a time.