Looking for a fun new cultural activity but not sure what to check out next? We’ve rounded up some of the highlights that you can experience for free this month with Culture Pass, from new exhibition openings to limited-run live performances. Check back each month for a new set of recommendations!
You can learn more about individual exhibitions and events by clicking the links in the blurbs below, but if you want to book a Culture Pass, click here to return to the homepage and log in with your library card to make a reservation.
February 2026
All offers listed below are subject to availability.
EXHIBITION: Explore the Artistic Legacy of the Pan African Flag at MoCADA
Date: Opening 2/5
Paying tribute to the Pan African flag, Shani Crowe: Red, Black & Green widens the aperture of the tri-colored symbol of African diasporan identity at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art. Using textured hair and ornaments as central modalities, while featuring a collection of photographic portraiture, yarn tapestry, beading, film, and performance, this exhibition transforms Black radical imagination into an inclusive affirmation for the collective beyond its traditional conservative center.
PERFORMANCE: Learn About the Immigrant Experience Through Dance at LPAC
Date: 2/8
Blending folkloric tradition with contemporary storytelling, Viñedos: A True Story from Monarcas honors the journey of immigrant laborers who became vineyard owners and proud producers of California wine. With Calpulli's signature combination of vibrant garments and energetic dance, the work brings a timely light to stories of perseverance, transformation, and cultural pride on the Laguardia Performing Arts Center stage.
EXHIBITION: Take the Kids to the Cooper Hewitt for a Sonic Adventure
Dates: Opening 2/13; Family Events: 12/17, 12/18, & 12/19
It's a busy month at the Cooper Hewitt! The new exhibition Art of Noise explores how design shapes the way we experience music—how and where we listen to it, how it’s communicated visually, and what we choose to hear. The exhibition presents hundreds of works: concert posters to record albums, phonographs to digital music players. Then, during the Mid-Winter Break, families can attend three different kid-friendly programs: Sonic Adventures (on the 17th), Toy Makers & Tinkerers (on the 18th), or Mansion Explorers (on the 19th).
PERFORMANCE: Learn to Dance Bolero at Flushing Town Hall
Date: 2/14
Come celebrate love and dance at a Valentine’s Day Party with Miramar at the Flushing Town Hall! Perfect for couples, friends, or solo jazz lovers, this concert will let you create lasting memories with someone special. The evening starts with bolero dance lessons with instructor Jacqueline Babek, after which participants will be led into the music of Latin bolero with Miramar, who reimagine the genre with bolero beat.
EXHIBITION: Get an Up-Close Look at a Monumental Model at MCNY
Date: Opening 2/14
He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model celebrates the extraordinary vision and dedication behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created. For the first time in New York, the artist’s monumental model will be presented to the public at the Museum of the City of New York. Macken’s sweeping handmade model offers a tactile, artistic interpretation of New York’s built environment—bringing the city’s past and present into a shared, immersive space.
EVENT: Plan a Family Outing to the Intrepid During Kids Week
Date: 2/14-21
Head on down to the Intrepid Museum for Kids Week, where children of all ages can explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through a range of thrilling activities! Explore engaging displays and exhibits, witness captivating live animal shows, participate in hands-on workshops, enjoy performances by special guests and experience interactive demonstrations designed to educate and ignite curiosity.
EVENT: Celebrate the Lunar New Year at MOCA
Date: 2/21
Join the team at the Museum of Chinese in America for their annual Lunar New Year Family Festival! Saddle up and gallop on over to MOCA for a Year of the Horse celebration that’s sure to make you neigh with delight. Culture Passes are available for both the Morning Session (10am-1pm) and Afternoon Session (2-5pm). Activities will include a lion dance performance, ribbon dance workshop, noodle pulling demonstration, MOCAKIDS Storytimes, family-friendly arts & crafts, and much more!