Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

nycgo.com 147 Socrates Sculpture Park socrates sculpturepark.org  Former aban- doned landfill is now an internation- ally renowned outdoor museum and artist residency program that also serves as a vital NYC park. Free. Open daily. 718 956 1819 | 32-01 Vernon Blvd. (Broadway), Long Island City, Queens 11106  Swiss Institute swissinstitute.net Non-profit institution for contempo- rary art. Solo or duo exhibitions of emerging artists, along with a series of public programs including lectures, performances, and screen- ings. ClosedMon., Tues. Free. 212 925 2035 | 18Wooster St. (Canal–Grand Sts.), NYC 10013  Whitney Museum of American Art whitney.org  The defining museum of American art from the 20th century to today. Changing visual arts exhibitions, film and video programs. Free exhibition tours. Gift shop. Group tours by appointment. Admission. Closed Tues. 212 570 3600 | 99 Gansevoort St. (Washington St.– Tenth Ave.), NYC 10014  See Ad Index on pg. 236. Cultural Centers 92nd Street Y 92y.org  Lectures; concerts, including classical, jazz, and popular music; literary readings; modern dance. 212 415 5500 | 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), NYC 10128  ABC No Rio abcnorio.org Collectively-run center for art and activism known internationally as a venue for oppositional culture, including anti-commercialist punks, nomads, squatters and society’s dis- enfranchised. 212 254 3697 | 156 Rivington St. (Clinton–Suffolk Sts.), NYC 10002 Asia Society and Museum asiasociety.org/new-york  Art exhibitions and cultural, policy and business programs reflect achieve- ments and diversity of Asian cultures. Bookstore, gift shop and café. Gallery closedMon. 212 288 6400 | 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), NYC 10021  Austrian Cultural ForumGallery acfny.org  This agency of the Austrian government promotes con- temporary Austrian creative achievements in the U.S. through programs focusing on current artistic and intellectual challenges and controversies. 212 319 5300 | 11 E. 52nd St. (Madison–Fifth Aves.), NYC 10022  BRIC bricartsmedia.org  Presents contemporary art, performing arts, and community media programs that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity. Free or low cost year-round programming. Website events calendar. 718 683 5600 | 647 Fulton St. (Rockwell Pl.), Brooklyn 11217  Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute cccadi.org Highlights the creative expressions and cultural contributions of people of color. Housed in landmarked, converted firehouse (Engine Co. 36). Cafe, gift shop. Multilingual. Closed Sat.–Mon. (open 2nd Sat. of each month). 212 307 7420 | 120 E. 125th St. (Lexington–Park Aves.), NYC 10035 China Institute & Gallery chinainstitute.org  Cultural institu- tion hosts diverse programming including art exhibitions, perform- ing arts, film, talks, culinary circle, corporate programs, school of Chinese language and culture, shop and tea-house. 212 744 8181 | 100 Washington St. (enter at 40 Rector St., 2nd fl.), NYC 10006  Enrico Fermi Cultural Center nypl.org /locations/belmont  NYC’s Italian- American experience is portrayed in a vast collection of videos, books, audiocassettes and newspapers. Located in the Little Italy of the Bronx, near Arthur Avenue. Closed Sun. 718 933 6410 | Belmont Public Library, 610 E. 186th St. (Hughes Ave.), Bronx 10458  Fotografiska New York fotografiska .com/nyc  This international desti- nation for world-class photography exhibitions also features bespoke retail and culinary experiences, an innovative academy, cultural event programming and private event rentals. 212 433 3686 | 281 Park Ave. South (21st–22nd Sts.), NYC 10010 