Wednesday, October 7

This week features a significant concentration of performing arts events across Manhattan's premier venues. Audiences can choose from a range of high-caliber classical music, contemporary dance, and theatrical productions. Additionally, a major art exhibition opens, providing another cultural focus.

• Krasner and Pollock

  Wed time tbd · The Met · Manhattan

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a focused exhibition on the works of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, recognized by ARTnews and The New York Times.

• Oscar

  Thu time tbd · City Center · Manhattan

  City Center hosts 'Oscar,' a new dance work highlighted by The New Yorker and The New York Times.

• Berliner Philharmoniker

  Fri 7pm · Carnegie Hall · Manhattan

  The Berliner Philharmoniker performs at Carnegie Hall, a program identified as a notable event by WQXR.

• Tom at the Farm

  Thu 7:30pm · NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts · Manhattan

  NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts stages 'Tom at the Farm,' a production drawing attention from independent theater sources.

• Festival of Firsts: Blossom & The Shrub-Tones

  Wed 7:30pm · David Rubenstein Atrium · Manhattan

  The David Rubenstein Atrium offers a free performance featuring Blossom and The Shrub-Tones, recommended by WBGO for jazz enthusiasts.

• The Linda Lindas

  Thu time tbd · Brooklyn Steel · East Williamsburg

  The Linda Lindas bring their current tour to Brooklyn Steel, an event noted by BrooklynVegan.

• Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

  Thu 6pm · Brooklyn Paramount · Downtown Brooklyn

  Brooklyn Paramount features a co-headline bill with Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry, a performance recommended by OMR.