15th Annual NY Poetry Festival – July 18-19th, 2026
We’re honored to be a production partner for the 15th annual Poetry Festival on Governor’s Island. Every summer, the New York City Poetry Festival invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to the festival grounds, which are ringed with a collection of beautiful Victorian houses and tucked beneath the wide, green canopies of dozens of century-old trees. By uniting the largest community of poets in the country and offering a unique setting for literary activity, the New York City Poetry Festival electrifies arts and literature and brings poetry to new light in the public eye.
The Governors Island ferry is free before noon, or $4 after. The schedule and visitor info can be found at theGovernors Island website. Advance reservations for the outgoing trip are strongly encouraged.
The festival is free and there is no need to register in advance. Further details can be found at the NYC Poetry Festival website.
COLORSxSTUDIOS HQ TONES of NYC – July 7th-9th, 2026
TONES arrives in NYC, taking over our own HQ for a multisensory experience built around sound, connection, and culture.
From July 7–9, we’re opening the doors to our studio for the very first time. Step inside the space where it all happens, connect with the community, and experience three days of music, conversation, and creativity.
Step into the TONES Lobby—a dedicated space to relax, recharge, and connect with the community. Explore our fashion marketplace with Storage, providing the best vintage archives from around the world. Once you’ve bought your threads, head to our Levi’s customisation station to get custom COLORS x Levi’s designs heat pressed onto your clothes.
We have Half Moon in residence, the global cultural platform, rooted in Brooklyn. Bringing their finest selection of DJs to sound track with DJs including Jamesy, Cutbird, Crys Cross, Ken Dollaz, Citizen, Sounds of Reality and many more, hear sounds across hip hop, open format and Caribbean flavours, pick a day that suits!
We also team up with Street Dreams, who present a new exhibition, specifically for TONES of NYC, ‘A Love Letter to the City‘, a gallery exhibition of 10 images that offer an intimate look at NYC through the lens of photographers constantly chasing the beauty in the place they call home. In addition to the exhibition, Street Dreams will be hosting a “photo swap” happy hour for creatives where everyone will have an opportunity to print images from their phones or cameras on high quality paper and swap their work or keep images for themselves.
Photos from: Steve Sweatpants, Monaris, Jive, Dave Krugman, Vuhlandes, Eva Woolridge, Brian First, JN Silva, Kristen White and Flordalis.
This event is 21+ only. Please bring a valid ID. Entry is not guaranteed and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early. Enjoy complimentary drinks courtesy of Ballantine’s (21+ only. Please drink responsibly.)
Operating Hours Tuesday, July 7: 12PM – 4PM Wednesday, July 8: 12PM – 4PM Thursday, July 9: 12PM – 4PM
GRAND CENTRAL YOYO ART EXHIBIT – JUNE 20TH – JULY 12TH, 2026
MINISO and YOYO present the New York YOYO ART exhibition featuring 50 giant 5-foot sculptures on June 20th. Celebrating the beauty of daily life, this inspiring showcase blends creativity into the rhythm of the city, softly awakening our appreciation for life’s small moments of happiness.
June 20th, 2026 – July 12th, 2026 Time(s): 10AM – 5PM Location: Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall®
Taylor & Ponce Contemporary Art Opening – April 16th, 2026
Olga Spiegel | “Zero Gravity in the Land of Pareidolia”, Solo Exhibition, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 16th, 2026, 6-8 PM ARTIST PANEL: Saturday April 18th, 2026, 3-6 PM ADDRESS: Crossing Art gallery, 559 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, Street Level
Curated by Taylor & Ponce Contemporary Art Produced with the generous support of Frank & Etelvina Giella Thank you, Crossing Art Gallery, for your support in making this exhibition a reality.
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Pop-Up – Mar 28-29th, 2026
To celebrate the upcoming “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” streaming March 24 on Disney+ and Hulu, Maybelline New York and Disney Branded Television are teaming up to bring fans the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ with an immersive pop-up experience open in New York March 28–29th.
Exactly 20 years after the iconic Disney Channel series debuted and defined a generation, fans will step inside one of the most unforgettable closets in pop culture history: Hannah’s legendary glam closet. Inspired by the show’s signature fashion and transformation moments, the activation reimagines the beloved TV set as a real-world destination.
The immersive space will look and feel like Hannah’s iconic closet, with interactive Maybelline glam stations where fans can take home beloved products to recreate bold, stage-ready beauty looks with Maybelline must-haves. After they grab their glam goodies, guests can strike a pose in the ultimate Polaroid photo moment, creating instant, shareable content worthy of a pop star.
This limited-time experience celebrates 20 years of Hannah Montana’s impact, blending nostalgia, beauty, and fan-fueled glam just in time for the anniversary special on Disney+ and Hulu.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 28: 11AM- 7PM Sunday, March 29: 10AM-7PM
196 VODKA SELTZER KONBINI BACKROOM EXPERIENCE – MAR 27TH, 2026
196 Vodka Seltzer is bringing a taste of Tokyo nightlife to NYC with its immersive Konbini Backroom experience on March 27th from 7-11PM. Guests will step into a traditional Japanese convenience store stocked with crave-worthy snacks and sips before discovering a hidden door that leads to a secret backroom party inspired by Tokyo’s electric club scene. The night will feature a special DJ set from electronic-pop and viral sensation Rebecca Black, delivering some bold dance-floor-ready energy. Throughout the experience, guests can enjoy -196’s premium, fruit-forward vodka seltzers in Lemon, Strawberry, Peach, and Grapefruit, making this a one-night-only cultural crossover celebrating Japanese vibes and seltzer season.
Must be 21+
Entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity allows. We’ll continue welcoming guests throughout the evening as space becomes available.
The Wild Honey Pie Little Pizza Party with Ra Ra Riot – MAR 23rd, 2026
Join us for The Wild Honey Pie Little Pizza Party with a special 4-song mini performance and live session with Ra Ra Riot accompanied by Hartstrings Ensemble, and endless yummy pizza in support of the Bronx River Alliance.
Guarantee your spots, hang with Ra Ra Riot, and get yourself a Gibson Les Paul Standard by entering our charity auction for Bronx River Alliance HERE.
Supported by Rivan, Partiful, Open Water, Shure, and Spindrift®. Suggested donation for Bronx River Alliance and their mission to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River.
RESY – Love On The Line NYC – FEB 28th-MAR 1st, 2026
Love On The Line by Resy comes to life as a 25-seat counter dining experience in the heart of downtown NYC with four distinct services – Lunch, Aperitivo, Dinner and Nightcap – with unique menus from Bong, Danny’s, Kalaya, Mister Jiu’s, Schmuck, Scribe Winery, Smithereens, and Stissing House.
The line-up of events include:Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1 Lunch (11:30 a.m.) & Aperitivo (2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.) Dishes by Bong & Mister Jiu’s Cocktails by Schmuck, wines from Scribe WineryDinner (7:00 p.m.) & Nightcap (9:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m.)** Dishes by Danny’s, Kalaya, Smithereens and Stissing House Cocktails by Schmuck, wines from Scribe Winery **Nightcap experience will be offered only on Saturday, February 28
On Friday, February 13th at 7pm, The Film-Makers’ Cooperative will celebrate its 65th anniversary at Judson Memorial Church, honoring Nan Goldin, Joan Jonas, Lynne Sachs, MM Serra, John Waters, and the Jack Smith Archive at Gladstone Gallery, and paying tribute to Ken and Flo Jacobs.
This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the legacy of the FMC, while also acting as a meaningful moment to continue supporting the organization as a whole. Join us for a vibrant evening of film, food, drink, and community, and stay tuned for performances and entertainment throughout the night!
TICKETS Capacity is limited. For more information, naming opportunities, and other ways to get involved, please email: filmcoopgala@gmail.com.
Can’t attend but still want to support the Coop in 2026? Please consider giving the gift of a tax deductible donation here: film-makerscoop.com/support/