by DOWNTOWN News | May 11, 2026 | Art, Culture, Downtown News, Movies, Music, News, NYC
Twenty-five years ago, in the wake of September 11, the concept of the Tribeca Festival was born. This year marks 25 years of community and storytelling, including a special conversation with co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, free outdoor screenings at...
by DOWNTOWN News | Mar 31, 2026 | Art, Culture, Events, News, NYC
Photos: Julienne Schaer The Trust for Governors Island is gearing up for its fifth annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10am-2pm. New Yorkers are invited to spend the day on Governors Island and enjoy free educational activities and workshops for...
by DOWNTOWN News | Mar 17, 2026 | Culture, Events, Music, News, Outdoor
Hudson River Music Festival 2025. Photos: Scott Harris The Hudson River Music Festival is returning to Croton Point Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. This year, the festival will host two stages of acts, with mainstage headliner as folk activist and 4x Grammy...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 24, 2026 | Dining, Downtown Highlights, Downtown News, Outdoor
Rendering courtesy of the Trust for Governors Island. A little something to whet your appetite! Smorgasburg is coming to Governors Island! Opening in May 2026, Six Coasts by Smorgasburg will occupy 32,000 square feet of waterfront on Governors Island. Drawing on six...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 23, 2026 | Art, Music, NYC
The Joffrey Concert Group recently presented In My Art at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. The energy was electric, and the celebration afterward was just as special. Next, JCG is preparing for the ICONS Dance Festival, April 18-19. For tickets, visit...