Summer offers many of New York City's best-loved arts and cultural programs. The warm weather welcomes in a plethora of outdoor performances, botanic garden tours and provocative exhibitions at a number of public spaces throughout the five boroughs. Enjoy movies and history at the Intrepid; hands-on technology exhibitions at New York Hall of Science; and the music of Mozart at Lincoln Center. See additional season-specific events at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens–a medieval gem in Fort Tryon Park; across Lower Manhattan during River to River Festival; and the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where Shakespeare's works take center stage. The variety of happenings serve as a reminder that on any given night, visitors can revel in history, culture and, most importantly, fun. Read on for more details about these and other summertime happenings. 

For more information on current NYC events and exhibitions, visit our Arts, Culture & Entertainment page. For additional ideas, visit our weekly "Free in NYC" and "Top Five Events" features; check out our concert, comedy, fashion, art, nightlife and sports listings; see our roundup of annual events; and search for an event in our calendar.