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After Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York announced a statewide ban on most gatherings of more than 500 people on Thursday in response to the coronavirus outbreak, many cultural institutions shut their doors. Broadway performances have been halted and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall are among arts centers that have announced shutdowns.After Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York announced a statewide ban on most gatherings of more than 500 people on Thursday in response to the coronavirus outbreak, many cultural institutions shut their doors. Broadway performances have been halted and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall are among arts centers that have announced shutdowns.
But some presenters have decided to remain open for the time being, especially smaller venues that fall beneath the 500-person threshold. Other organizations have adapted to the ban by offering live streams, online content or visits by appointment. Here is a brief list of cultural attractions that remain open, in one form or another, in New York City.But some presenters have decided to remain open for the time being, especially smaller venues that fall beneath the 500-person threshold. Other organizations have adapted to the ban by offering live streams, online content or visits by appointment. Here is a brief list of cultural attractions that remain open, in one form or another, in New York City.
The situation remains in flux, so before heading out, visit the website of the performance space or organization for the latest updates. Another note: Movie theaters and some other venues may be limiting their audience capacity by 50 percent to allow for social distancing to minimize the chance of infection.The situation remains in flux, so before heading out, visit the website of the performance space or organization for the latest updates. Another note: Movie theaters and some other venues may be limiting their audience capacity by 50 percent to allow for social distancing to minimize the chance of infection.
“Harry Townsend’s Last Stand” at City Center Stage II will continue as scheduled.“Harry Townsend’s Last Stand” at City Center Stage II will continue as scheduled.
“Colorstruck” and “The White Blacks” will play through the end of their runs on March 15 at Theater for the New City. Productions opening later in March are also currently scheduled to run as planned.“Colorstruck” and “The White Blacks” will play through the end of their runs on March 15 at Theater for the New City. Productions opening later in March are also currently scheduled to run as planned.
“The Death of Ivan Ilyich” is running through March 14 as scheduled at the Paradise Factory Theater.“The Death of Ivan Ilyich” is running through March 14 as scheduled at the Paradise Factory Theater.
“Drunk Shakespeare” performances are scheduled to continue.“Drunk Shakespeare” performances are scheduled to continue.
“Perfect Crime” and “The Office: A Musical Parody” will continue performances at the Theater Center.“Perfect Crime” and “The Office: A Musical Parody” will continue performances at the Theater Center.
“Stomp” is planning to continue to run for the foreseeable future at the Orpheum Theater.“Stomp” is planning to continue to run for the foreseeable future at the Orpheum Theater.
Pace Gallery’s New York locations are open by appointment and several exhibitions can be visited online through its digital viewing rooms.Pace Gallery’s New York locations are open by appointment and several exhibitions can be visited online through its digital viewing rooms.
Marian Goodman Gallery is open with limited viewings, by appointment.Marian Goodman Gallery is open with limited viewings, by appointment.
The Lehmann Maupin galleries in New York are open by appointment only.The Lehmann Maupin galleries in New York are open by appointment only.
The Petzel Gallery’s Chelsea and Upper East Side locations will remain open by appointment only.The Petzel Gallery’s Chelsea and Upper East Side locations will remain open by appointment only.
The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration are open.The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration are open.
The screening of “Nowhere Man” at Japan Society on Friday night will proceed, with a limit of its theater capacity to 50 percent.The screening of “Nowhere Man” at Japan Society on Friday night will proceed, with a limit of its theater capacity to 50 percent.
BAM Rose Cinemas, Film Forum and Metrograph will continue operating at 50 percent audience capacity. Film Forum and Metrograph will continue operating at 50 percent audience capacity.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have canceled some performances. But at least one show, “I Have Lived: Jean Brassard Salutes Aznavour,” is still on at Birdland Theater; 7 p.m. on March 15.Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have canceled some performances. But at least one show, “I Have Lived: Jean Brassard Salutes Aznavour,” is still on at Birdland Theater; 7 p.m. on March 15.
The Blue Note Jazz Club is open. Check its online calendar for upcoming performances.The Blue Note Jazz Club is open. Check its online calendar for upcoming performances.
The Comedy Cellar will remain open.The Comedy Cellar will remain open.
Betty Buckley will perform Friday, Saturday and next week from Tuesday to Saturday at Café Carlyle.Betty Buckley will perform Friday, Saturday and next week from Tuesday to Saturday at Café Carlyle.
The KGB Bar and the Red Room Speakeasy music venue, and the New York Comedy Club and the Kraine Theater will remain open, with limited seating capacity following the governor’s guidelines. Check for events on the KGB and the Kraine Theater’s websites.The KGB Bar and the Red Room Speakeasy music venue, and the New York Comedy Club and the Kraine Theater will remain open, with limited seating capacity following the governor’s guidelines. Check for events on the KGB and the Kraine Theater’s websites.
The Stand comedy club is open, and, according to staff, “still laughing.”The Stand comedy club is open, and, according to staff, “still laughing.”
92nd Street Y will live stream performances in place of in-person concerts for the next two weeks. Live streams include a recital by the pianist Garrick Ohlsson at 8 p.m. on March 14 and a performance by the mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron at 7:30 p.m. on March 18.92nd Street Y will live stream performances in place of in-person concerts for the next two weeks. Live streams include a recital by the pianist Garrick Ohlsson at 8 p.m. on March 14 and a performance by the mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron at 7:30 p.m. on March 18.
The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC & WQXR will be going digital only and will broadcast its events, including a performance by the pianist Jeremy Denk, on its website and Facebook and YouTube pages.The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC & WQXR will be going digital only and will broadcast its events, including a performance by the pianist Jeremy Denk, on its website and Facebook and YouTube pages.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is remaining open, with some partial closures and program cancellations.The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is remaining open, with some partial closures and program cancellations.
The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is open, and is offering its discounted New York resident pricing to all visitors. Starting Saturday, though, “The Orchid Show” at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library will be closed, through March 31.The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is open, and is offering its discounted New York resident pricing to all visitors. Starting Saturday, though, “The Orchid Show” at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library will be closed, through March 31.
The Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and the New York Aquarium are still open for visitors, but some exhibitions and events have been postponed.The Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and the New York Aquarium are still open for visitors, but some exhibitions and events have been postponed.
Green-Wood Cemetery remains open, but has canceled most of its public programs through April 15. It will replace its trolley tours with free guided walking tours — limited to 25 people.Green-Wood Cemetery remains open, but has canceled most of its public programs through April 15. It will replace its trolley tours with free guided walking tours — limited to 25 people.
The observatory and exhibitions at the Empire State Building remain open for business.The observatory and exhibitions at the Empire State Building remain open for business.
All the facilities at Prospect Park are currently open; program cancellations are noted on the event calendar.All the facilities at Prospect Park are currently open; program cancellations are noted on the event calendar.
The skating rinks at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park are also still open to the public, but some events have been canceled.The skating rinks at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park are also still open to the public, but some events have been canceled.