Art: Whitney Biennial. Armory Show. Volta NY. Scope NY.

This Biennial will be the last to take place in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s building at 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street before the Museum moves downtown to its new building in the Spring of 2015. March 7 – May 25.

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The Armory Show, a leading international contemporary and modern art fair and one of the most important annual art events in New York, takes place every March on Piers 92 & 94 in central Manhattan. The Armory Show is devoted to showcasing the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries. March 6 – March 9.

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VOLTA NY is an invitational show of emerging solo artists’ projects and the American incarnation of the successful young fair founded in Basel in 2005. VOLTA NY was conceived in 2008 by Artistic Director Amanda Coulson as a tightly-focused, boutique event that is a place for discovery, a showcase for relevant art contemporary positions regardless of the artist’s or gallery’s age. March 6 – March 9.

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SCOPE Art Show returns to landmark venue, Skylight at Moynihan Station, for its 14th New York edition. Located within the iconic New York City Post Office, SCOPE moves to the main hall, transforming the Postal Dock with its 30-foot vaulted glass ceiling into a dynamic exhibition of 60 international galleries alongside 20 Breeder Program galleries. Hailing from 22 countries, SCOPE exhibitors represent the best and brightest contemporary work from emerging and mid-career artists. March 6 – March 9.

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French Cinema at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema is a co-presentation of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and uniFrance Films in association with BAMcinématek and IFC Center. The 19th annual edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema celebrates the best in contemporary French filmmaking, including special appearances by Catherine Deneuve, Michel Gondry, Jacques Doillon, François Ozon, and more.  March 7 – March 10.

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Concert: The Neighbourhood at Central Park

The Neighbourhood will be performing in Central Park (Rumsey Playfield) on Tuesday, May 20, 5pm. Tickets on sale now.

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Brazilian Dance Festival at Joyce Theater

Joyce Theater, located at 175 Eighth Avenue, presents the Brazilian Dance Festival. The aesthetic sensibility of Brazil is the inspiration for this sensational festival that focuses on four contemporary dance companies and some of the most exciting artists performing anywhere today.

Mimulus Companhia de Dança
Feb 26-Mar 1
Dolores
An evening-length piece inspired by the characters in the films of the great Pedro Almodóvar.

Companhia Urbana de Dança
Mar 3-6
Hip-hop and b-boying combine with contemporary dance in the company’s Joyce debut.

Focus Cia de Dança
Mar 8-10
A romantic romp set to the music of legendary Brazilian singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos.

DanceBrazil
Mar 12-16
The Joyce audience favorite returns with its signature fusion of Afro-Brazilian movement, Capoiera, and contemporary dance.

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Ink Art at the MET: Past as Present in Contemporary China

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is exhibiting contemporary Chinese art presenting works by 35 artists born in China. Featuring 70 works in various media—paintings, calligraphy, photographs, woodblock prints, video, and sculpture—that were created during the past three decades. Show runs through April 6. Address: 1000 5th Avenue.

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Super Bowl Boulevard in Times Square

On February 2, 2014, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host Super Bowl XLVIII. To celebrate, New York City, the Super Bowl Host Committee assembled “Super Bowl Boulevard,” a series of football-themed experiences that will take over Times Square. Stop by a live concert, snap a photo with the Vince Lombardi Trophy or race down a specially made toboggan. Admission is free and open to the public. January 29 – February 1. 34th Street to 47th Street – Broadway.

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New York City Ballet Art Series 2014

New York City Ballet Art Series 2014 presents JR, creator of the Inside Out street art series and recipient of the TED prize. NYCB will be exhibiting JR’s work during performances on January 23, February 7 and February 13. Tickets: $29.

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Artist Talk with M. Tony Peralta at Renaissance Fine Art

M. Tony Peralta, recently featured in the New York Times, is currently exhibiting at Renaissance Fine Art, and will be hosting an artist talk on Saturday, January 11.  His solo exhibition, titled Reconnected, identifies with his experiences while visiting the Dominican Republic.  Talk starts at 4pm.

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Art Exhibit: Beyond Literacy at Galerie Protégé

Galerie Protégé presents Beyond Literacy, an examination of emerging street art with works by Joseph Meloy, Oyama Enrico Isamu Letter, Chris RWK and Herb Smith. The exhibit will run from January 8 – February 1. Opening is tonight at 6pm. Location: 197 9th Avenue (22nd Street). Free.

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Lorde Concert at the Roseland Ballroom

Lorde, singer who’s responsible for the hit single Royals, will be performing at the Roseland Ballroom on March 11, 2014. Live Nation tickets on sale tomorrow at 10am.

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