Macy's Flower Festival and Cherry Blossom: How to Spend a Weekend in New York (April 1-3)

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What: Cherry blossoms in Central Park

When: Friday-Sunday, April 1-3

Where: Central Park, New York, NY

More: The most favorite time of the year - cherry blossom season - has officially arrived. Beautiful pink flowers on the trees are already signaling the arrival of spring in New York. Discovering winding paths, rocks and streams, you will plunge into the sea of ​​sakura. An abundance of cherry blossoms can also be seen near Belvedere Castle - these pink flowers make it magical.

Cost: Free options

What: Exhibition of Works by Andy Warhol

When: Friday-Sunday, April 1-3

Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052

More: Although Andy Warhol is one of the most celebrated and recognizable artists of the XNUMXth century, his Catholic upbringing and its profound influence on his life and work remain a lesser-known aspect of this artist's career. The exhibition "Andy Warhol: Revelation" explores the artist's connection to faith throughout his life, which often manifested itself in the works of the master.

From iconic celebrity portraits to reimagined Renaissance masterpieces, Warhol played with styles and symbolism from Catholic art history, carefully reinterpreting them in the context of pop art and culture. Throughout his life, Warhol retained some of his Catholic rituals and also lived as an openly gay man.

This exhibition explores topics such as life and death, power and desire, the role and representation of women, renaissance imagery, family and immigrant traditions and rituals, images and copies of Christ, and Catholic life and queer desires. Among the over XNUMX exhibits, rare source materials and newly discovered objects provide a fresh look at Warhol's creative process.

Cost: $ 0-16

What: Macy's Flower Festival

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When: Friday-Sunday, April 1-3

Where: Macy's Herald Square, Macy's Herald Square

More: For more than 40 years, Macy's department stores in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and San Francisco have held an annual spring flower show. This year it runs from March 27 to April 10.

So you can wander around the department store enjoying the aroma and beauty of flower arrangements that the best florists have worked on. And you can visit one of the many events prepared as part of the festival. These include flower care and composition workshops, fashion shows, beer tastings, celebrity encounters, special brand presentations, guided tours and more.

The full list of events is on official website of the organizer.

Cost: Free options

What: Shark show

When: Friday-Sunday, April 1-3

Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St, New York 10024

More: An immersive new exhibit takes visitors underwater to introduce them to some of the ocean's diverse range of shark species, including the largest predatory fish of all time, the Megalodon.

The exhibit features the toothy, fearsome predators that have captured the public's imagination with films such as Jaws and The Deep Blue Sea. Visitors will be immersed in the incredible diversity of this ancient group of fish.

As guests enter the gallery, the 27-foot megalodon, nicknamed the Tyrannosaurus of the Seas, greets them with its mouth wide open, as if about to eat them. Its gigantic teeth and overall size set the tone for a super-cool and interactive exhibit.

Cost: $ 13-23

What: Free admission to MoMA

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When: Friday, April 1, from 16:00

Where: MoMA, 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

More: The renowned MoMA Museum is offering free admission on the first Friday of each month to New Yorkers with UNIQLO NYC Nights. Shops and cafes will also be open, so you can grab a bite to eat and do some shopping after exploring the exhibits. Tickets must be booked in advance by link.

Cost: Free options

What: Vintage flea market

When: Saturday, April 2, from 11:00

Where: The Williamsburg Hotel 96 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11249

More: This flea market offers visitors an impressive selection of vintage collectibles, antiques, clothing, jewelry, music records and more. In addition, food and music await guests.

Cost: Free options

What: Charity concert in support of Ukraine

When: Sunday, April 3, from 19:00

Where: Oceana Theatre, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

More: The US is showing support for Ukraine by organizing a charity event, helping Ukrainian voices be heard to stop the Russian invasion.

Volunteers in the United States are holding Charity Gala Events in New York to draw attention to the war that has flared up in the heart of Europe and support the Ukrainians.

The best Ukrainian and foreign musicians, artists, speakers unite and perform for a goal dear to their hearts, to unite the world to help Ukraine.

The event will be performance-based with various musical and dance numbers, a children's choir performance and video blocks.

KAZKA, Alyosha, Zlata Ognevich, Balaklava Blues, Nika Ballet Studio and the Dumka Children's Choir will perform for you. In addition, guests will see a video message from Okean Elzy, The Hardkiss, Jamala and Max Barsky.

Cost: Charity contribution

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

But we have collected many interesting events for you online:

• offer to go to one of 11 virtual tours of New York
• if you have long wanted to visit the best museums and theaters, now now, without leaving your home, do it - just go at this link
• Get Free Access to US University Online Courses here
• on how to usefully spend weeks at home during quarantine, read in this publication
• here - 50 free courses on a variety of topics
• by going to this link, visit the most famous castles in Europe
• dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here

In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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