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Around Town - Maestros & Machines, Women Who Whisky, Cherry Blossom Menu, Earth Day and more!
March 20, 2025, 3:25.59 pm ET

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Photo: Mercer Labs

Mercer Labs unveils Maestros and the Machines on April 24, 2025, a groundbreaking exhibition that reimagines how history’s greatest artists—Mozart, Da Vinci, Hokusai—might have created with modern technology. Conceived by artist Roy Nachum, this immersive experience blends classical artistry with cutting-edge digital tools, interactive installations, and a sonic landscape by Timbaland. Visitors will engage with ever-evolving masterpieces that challenge the boundaries of time, creativity, and innovation.


Photos: NY Pops

The New York Pops' 42nd Birthday Gala, Words and Music: Diane Warren, will take place at Carnegie Hall on April 28, 2025, honoring the legendary songwriter. Newly announced guest artists Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, LeAnn Rimes, and The War and Treaty join a star-studded lineup, including Shoshana Bean, Sofia Carson, Taylor Dayne, Micaela Diamond, and Angélique Kidjo. Led by Music Director Steven Reineke, the evening will celebrate Warren’s iconic hits, with proceeds supporting The New York Pops and its PopsEd music education programs.


Photo: Murphy Made

Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel has extended her run in Redwood, now starring in the acclaimed new musical through August 17, 2025, at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre. A New York Times Critic’s Pick, Redwood follows Jesse (Menzel) as she embarks on a transformative journey into the towering redwoods of Northern California. With a book by Tina Landau and music by Kate Diaz, this soaring production explores resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Tickets are available via Broadway Direct and at the Nederlander Theatre box office.


Photo: D'Yan Forest

D’yan Forest, the Guinness World Record holder for Oldest Female Comedian, is back on stage at the Fringe Festival with D’yan Forest: 90 Years of Songs & Scandal. Performing at The Wild Project on April 3, 11, 17, and 20, D’yan blends stand-up, storytelling, and music for a hilarious and unfiltered journey through her extraordinary life. With her signature ukulele and risqué humor, she proves comedy has no age limit. Don’t miss this living legend in action. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.frigid.nyc.

Photo: Women Who Whiskey

Women Who Whiskey brings an exclusive bourbon tasting and all-women comedy lineup to The Stand on March 31. Led by Beverage Director Deena Sayers, the event offers an exclusive tasting of Old Forester’s finest bourbons, curated cocktails, and savory bites, followed by a top-tier comedy show. Interested parties must register for free on the Women Who Whiskey member list at www.womenwhowhiskey.club


Photo: The Met

The Met’s upcoming exhibition, Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie, reimagines the decorative style’s history through a feminist lens. Opening March 25, 2025, it examines how European fantasies of the “exotic” shaped ideas about women, race, and sexuality. Featuring nearly 200 works—ranging from 16th-century porcelain to contemporary installations by Asian and Asian American women artists—the exhibition critiques inherited stereotypes and explores reclamation as a form of empowerment.


Photo: Lingo

Lingo in Greenpoint hosts an exclusive sake-pairing dinner with author Nancy Matsumoto on April 10. The five-course menu by Chef Emily Yuen is inspired by cherry blossom season, with sake pairings and insights from Matsumoto. Each ticket ($185 per person) includes a signed copy of "Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth." Reservations via Resy


Photo: The James Beard Foundation

Mark Earth Day with a flavorful journey at Market 57’s PLATFORM, where Chef William Dessen will lead Demo and Dine: Explore the New South on April 22 at 6 PM. Guests will savor Appalachian-inspired dishes like mushroom toast, roasted carrots, and soft shell crab while sipping a spring champagne cocktail. Alongside the meal, Chef Dissen will share insights from his advocacy for climate policy and sustainable cooking. Tickets are $95, or $125 with a copy of his cookbook, "Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in The New South."

Until next time, we'll be seeing you Around Town!



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