Weekly Highlights in NYC #13: October 14-20
The Met Fall Festival, Monet and Venice, a Fall Harvest party, and two antiquing experts share their top sources...
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The Met Fall Festival, Saturday, October 18, from 12-5 p.m., offers a vibrant celebration of the season. Visitors can engage in art-making activities, enjoy live performances, and explore current exhibitions. The event is free with museum admission.
MoMA’s “Family Gallery Talks: Here, There, Everywhere!”: on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, invites children (ages 4–10) and their caregivers to explore art through interactive discussions and activities. Held in the Education Center, these free sessions require online registration and include museum admission.
The NY Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert: Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m. Performances are designed for children ages 6–12 and feature a playful exploration of etiquette and humor through Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, puppetry, and pre-concert workshops. No intermission; approximately one hour. Tickets are required.
Monet and Venice at the Brooklyn Museum: Recently opened and on exhibit through February 1. The exhibition presents over 100 works, including 19 Venetian paintings by Monet—his largest show devoted to Venice in over 25 years. It looks stunning!
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This ticketed event features live music, pumpkin decorating, cider and beer gardens, lawn games, and a costume parade.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Fall Plant Sale: Wednesday, October 15, 4–7 p.m., and Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (or while supplies last). There will be a curated selection of plants for home and garden. Proceeds support the Garden’s operations and programs. Admission is free for plant sale shoppers.
A few weeks ago, the Central Park Foliage tracker was the most-clicked linked in the newsletter, I thought you might also enjoy this foliage tracker from the NY Botanical Garden. Don’t forget to go before the Van Gogh exhibit ends on October 26. Also, this weekend on Saturday, October 18 there is the Annual Pumpkin Carve-Off from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Met Rooftop: Reminder—this is the last week to go! The rooftop officially closes on Sunday, October 19, and will not reopen until 2030 due to upcoming construction. Don’t miss your chance to see Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—the exhibition behind this year’s Met Gala—before it closes on October 26.
Broadway Sings Taylor Swift: Is back with another show on December 13 (added due to high demand), with performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Broadway stars (from Hamilton, Wicked, Six, etc.) perform sweeping new interpretations of Taylor’s hits backed by a 14-piece orchestra at The Cutting Room—my kids would love this!
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I love following Jacqueline, founder and creator of The Sleepy Flea. Her Instagram offers a peek into her world of beautiful, carefully curated treasures from around the world: home decor, entertaining essentials, artwork, and accessories. Below, she shares her favorite places in NYC to hunt for vintage treasures:
“I love the thrill of the hunt so I shop the Chelsea Flea religiously looking for diamonds in the rough (every Saturday and Sunday on 25th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue). The NY Showplace Tag Sale is another fun place to hunt for vintage and antique home decor as they often bring pieces that didn’t sell in their auctions (last weekend of every month at their warehouse in Astoria).”
“If you prefer a more elevated shopping experience, some of my favorite home shops on the UES are Mecox, Creel & Gow, KRB, and William Wayne who each curate distinct collections of incredible vintage and antique pieces. Around the holidays, More & More Antiques on the UWS is a must-visit to see their amazing display of Christmas ornaments.”
“Another favorite activity is strolling the stretch of 60th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue where many established antique dealers like John Salibello and David Duncan have storefronts. Even if you’re just window shopping you can get some fabulous inspiration!”
Another favorite follow is Molly, creator of @notallbeige. Her Instagram offers a curated blend of antique finds, vintage treasures, and home design inspiration. With an eye for unique pieces, she shares discoveries from Chairish (where she works!), auctions, thrift shops, and estate sales. Below Molly shares with us her top sites and recommendations for sourcing antiques online:
“Chairish and LiveAuctioneers have always been favorites but now that they have joined forces behind the scenes, the offerings are even better. You’ll now find Chairish items up for auction through Chairish Auctions on LiveAuctioneers. For a super curated, buying (and local) experience, there is no better source than Town & Sea. Anna and Betsy are masters at finding the best estate sales to take online (and help you get items shipped). Other local favorites are NY Designer Fabric Outlet, a discount site for all Quadrille fabrics and wallpapers. StandOut Spaces, my favorite Frenchmen located in Long Island City who import containers from France every month. Collette Home, a furniture consignment shop in Carnegie Hill, and every Thursday Oomph (based in CT) has sample sale favorites!”
Thank you, Jacqueline and Molly, for your recommendations!