Date and venue: Now through April 26 at New York Botanical Garden

Now that the Holiday Train Show is over at the New York Botanical Garden, it’s time for the next highly-anticipated exhibit: the Orchid Show. This year, NYBG’s theme is Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, using stunning orchids to recreate New York City, from subway stations to slice shops.

Mr. Flower Fantastic is a popular flower artist known for blending florals and street style, so there’s possibly no person better equipped to turn NYC into a flower-filled extravaganza. It’s easy to get to from the Theatre District — just a subway or Metro North ride from Grand Central.

Date and venue: For a limited time at the Museum of Broadway

Devoted to all forms of love, the newest exhibit at the Museum of Broadway brings together some of the greatest stage duos of all time, from Romeo and Juliet to Elphaba and Glinda. Celebrating romantic love, forbidden love, platonic love, and everything in between, this exhibit is sure to dazzle any theatre lover.

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Date and venue: Sundays through May 24 at Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Mamma mia, here we go again — to brunch! The famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner, featuring singing waitstaff, is kicking off a ticketed brunch event inspired by the hit musical. With themed dishes liked “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme Chicken + Waffles” and “Chiquitita Chilaquilies,” you can turn your day into a Mamma Mia! celebration by seeing the show at the Winter Garden Theatre next door afterward. Tickets to the brunch are available online.

Date and venue: April 3-5 at Complex NY at 620 Broadway

With Michael, the new Michael Jackson movie coming out later this month, Complex NY is setting up a pop-up gallery for fans that features props from the film, visual art that honors some of the King of Pop’s biggest hits, and photo opportunities. You’ll have to RSVP online in advance to secure a spot. And why not get tickets to MJ The Musical on Broadway to make a full day of it?

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Date and venue: April 5 along Fifth Avenue

For over 150 years, the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival has marched along Fifth Avenue, with participants and viewers alike donning extravagant headwear. Originally created as a stroll for wealthy New Yorkers to show off their Sunday best following Easter services, the parade is now a lively celebration that anyone can join. It takes place along Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 57th Streets, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date and venue: April 6-12 throughout the city

Celebrated annually on April 6, Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage and culture that originated in Canada The central event in NYC's celebration is the Tartan Day Parade on April 11, as well as other celebrations like lunchtime Scottish concerts at Bryant Park from April 10-12. See a full list of events online.

Date and venue: April 7-12 at the East Village Basement

Designed for only 30 guests each performance, this intimate show has audience members wear headphones as a cast of four, including Broadway’s Jason Veasey (A Strange Loop, The Lion King) and Morgan Siobhan Green (Hadestown, Be More Chill), tell supernatural stories. Fans of all things chilling and creepy won’t want to miss this.

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Date and venue: April 10 at Alice Tully Hall

Bringing Hungarian music to NYC, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is presenting an evening of Liszt and Bartók, two of the country’s most famous composers. The program also features music from other prominent Hungarian composers, György Ligeti and Ernő Dohnányi. Closing the program is Dohnányi’s debut piece, which he wrote at just 17.

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Date and venue: Through April 11 at Theatre Row

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, a company dedicated to the works of artists with disabilities, is putting on a short play festival. Transcendency Rising showcases six short plays about defying limitations, including works from playwrights John Patrick Shanley, Cate Allen, Bekah Brunstetter, Kathryn Grant, Lyle Kessler, and Jeff Tabnick.

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Date and venue: April 10 and 25 at The Cutting Room

Can’t get enough of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters? Then check out this concert tribute featuring every song from the movie performed by Broadway, TV, and film actors. Whether you’re a longtime K-pop fan or a newcomer, this fun evening of music will celebrate the infectious energy that K-pop fans know and love about the genre. Tickets are available online.

Date and venue: April 14 at various Ben & Jerry’s locations

On April 14, Ben & Jerry’s is giving away free cones all day long. Head to a Scoop Shop and order your favorite flavor for a scoop on the house. And, yes, you can get a cup instead of a cone if you’re worried about mess.

Locations in the Theatre District are at 200 W. 44th St., just off Times Square, and 401 W. 51st St., just off Ninth Avenue in adjacent Hell's Kitchen.

Date and venue: April 16 at Madison Square Garden

Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer behind the megahit “Someone You Loved,” is performing his first headlining show at MSG. Fans can expect to hear more of his biggest hits, like “Before You Go” and “Bruises,” as well as music from his latest EP, Survive. Singer/songwriter Joy Crookes will open.

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Date and venue: Through October at Grand Central Transit Museum

Although the MetroCard has been phased out, it lives on at Grand Central’s Transit Museum — but probably not in the way you expect. The free Inspired by MetroCard exhibit at Grand Central features art inspired by and created with MetroCards. Sculptors, painters, collage artists, fashion designers, and more turned this once ordinary part of NYC daily life into gorgeous works of art. Learn more online.

Date and venue: Early to late April at various locations

Through mid-April, New York City’s cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, and there are several ways to see them. Central Park has cherry blossom trees all over, but a few areas with especially impressive displays are the Great Lawn, Cherry Hill, Sheep Meadow, Pilgrim Hill, and around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. In addition to Central Park, other places to see them in Manhattan include Riverside Park and Sakura Park in West Harlem, Little Island at Hudson River Park, and Roosevelt Island.

Date and venue: April 13 at Madison Square Garden

Little Monsters of NYC get their second chance to see Lady Gaga as she returns to Madison Square Garden with the Mayhem Ball. The Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning superstar is touring her most recent album, Mayhem, and treating fans to an immersive show that’s everything they can expect from Lady Gaga and more. Expect to hear old hits like “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” and “Born This Way,” plus new tracks like “Disease,” Abracadabra,” and “Garden of Eden.”

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Date and venue: April 2-30 at Rooftop Cinema Club

For an alternative to your typical movie night, check out Midtown’s Rooftop Cinema Club, which will showcase all of its April movies in a warm, candlelit glow for a super-cozy experience. Tickets include a comfy lounge chair and headphones so you can hear the movie clearly — all against the gorgeous NYC skyline. This month, Rooftop Cinema Club is holding a “Don't Judge a Book By Its Movie” series, which shows popular film adaptations of books. Tickets are available online.

Date and venue: April 10-12 at Harry Potter Shop New York

With many beloved pets in the Harry Potter world, from Fang to Hedwig, the franchise's Flatiron flagship store will be celebrating National Pet Day. Bring your four-legged friend between April 10-12 for a free pup cup in honor of the day. After your pet enjoys their treat (and maybe a walk around the nearby Madison Square Park), treat yourself to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets for a fully magical day.

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Date and venue: Through April 30 at various theatres

Theatres across the city are coming together for Teatro Fest, a celebration of Latino theatrical programming, offering plays, musicals, and more performances that showcase Latino storytelling, art, and music. From experimental shows to dance performances, there is a wide variety of events to enjoy in Spanish and English. See the full lineup online.

Date and venue: Now through 2028 at MoMA PS1

For the first time, all visitors, not just New Yorkers, can go to the MoMA PS1 for free. Just a short 7 train ride from Times Square, the Queens art museum, an offshoot of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Midtown, highlights rotating exhibits throughout the year.

Date and venue: Nightly at 11 p.m. following Broadway shows

This unique late-night crawl kicks off the minute you leave your Broadway theatre, where you’ll be met by a fabulous drag queen as your guide. The 2-hour private tour meanders through Hell’s Kitchen and is filled with surprises at every turn, including live performances.

Broadway After Dark: The Curtain Call Crawl promises Broadway stories and “insider tea” in addition to cocktails and plenty of glam. Tickets start at $69 per person, and you must book as a group.