Part of the Civic Saturdays series, Voices of a People’s History brings actors and musicians together to give voice to songs and readings that speak to the themes of liberty and the pursuit of happiness—from early U.S. history to the present. This performance features Martha...
This event is General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! These pop-up dramatic performances are part of a series of events hosted by Voices of a People’s History, examining the efforts of people throughout the U.S. to achieve life, liberty, and happiness—often despite others seeking to...
Join Imani Barbarin, disability rights activist, speaker, and writer for a fireside chat at Jaffe Drive. Imani, also known as Crutches and Spice by Imani Barbarin, uses her voice and platforms to create conversations engaging the disability community. Born with cerebral palsy, Imani often writes...
For over 10 years and nearly 100 shows featuring actors and improvisers, Michael Patrick Thornton's critically acclaimed YOU & ME has brought audiences from the worlds of theater and improv together under one roof to enjoy an entire show improvised out of thin air. From...
This event is General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! These pop-up dramatic performances are part of a series of events hosted by Voices of a People’s History, examining the efforts of people throughout the U.S. to achieve life, liberty, and happiness—often despite others seeking to...
The Public Song Project from WNYC's All Of It with Alison Stewart invites anyone to create new music by drawing from the public domain. Working musicians and hobbyists alike contribute song covers and musical adaptations of books, poetry, films, and more, demonstrating the public domain's...
Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art and democracy, embracing shared values, and building joyful communal civic traditions through music, poetry, keynote speeches, and reflection. Together, we can...
Part of the Civic Saturdays series, Voices of a People’s History brings actors and musicians together to give voice to songs and readings that speak to the themes of liberty and the pursuit of happiness—from early U.S. history to the present. Featuring Linda Diaz, Russell...
T he songs of the GRAMMY Award-winning roots reggae ensemble Steel Pulse helped to popularize the reggae diaspora across the US and Europe. From the success of their 1978 debut single "Ku Klux Klan," the band has addressed controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights...
What stories should we tell our machines? Join us on June 10 for a special virtual program with artist Stephanie Dinkins, the inaugural recipient of the LG Guggenheim Award. Whether through chatbots, virtual and augmented reality, or gallery experiences, Dinkins’s work addresses communities who are excessively...