Spark Hamptons: NYC Event Picks Worth a Jitney Ride | March 2026

From Lady Gaga to Liza Minnelli (and not on the same stage this time), March in New York offers concerts, legendary performers, political conversations, art, and fashion worth the trip.


Performance / Concert

Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball
Thursday–Friday, Mar. 19–20 (also Apr. 13)
Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, NYC
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Lady Gaga returns to Madison Square Garden. #ladygaga

Lady Gaga brings her “most macabre” stage production to Madison Square Garden, performing songs from her hit album Mayhem. Known for her avant-garde approach, the show delivers spectacle and theatricality.

Cardi B – Little Miss Drama Tour
Wednesday–Thursday, Mar. 25–26
Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, NYC
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Cardi B at Madison Square Garden. Courtesy MSG

Cardi B celebrates her second studio album Am I the Drama? in her first major tour in six years. Expect bold production, energetic performance, and striking costume changes.


In Conversation

Liza Minnelli & Michael Feinstein: Stories, Songs, Resilience and All That Jazz
Monday, Mar. 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center, 1 East 65th Street, NYC
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Liza Minnelli in conversation with Michael Feinstein. Photo courtesy of Temple Emanu-El, NYC

As she celebrates her 80th birthday, Liza Minnelli shares stories of Hollywood, life lessons, and her new memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This. Joined by musical collaborator Michael Feinstein, the evening blends storytelling, humor, and song. Admission: $60 general (with signed book), $150 reserved (with signed book), $60 online (book shipped). Additional performance on Apr. 13.

Maggie Haberman and Alex Burns in Conversation with Jeff Greenfield: American Politics 2026
Sunday, Mar. 15 | 6 p.m. | In person/Streaming | Starting at $45
92nd Street Y, NYC
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Maggie Haberman and Alex Burns in Conversation with Jeff Greenfield at 92nd St Y. Photo courtesy of 92nd St Y

Pulitzer Prize-winning NY Times reporter Maggie Haberman and Politico’s Alex Burns discuss the midterm elections with political analyst Jeff Greenfield, offering insight into the upcoming political landscape.

Marina Abramović in Conversation with Seth Meyers
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 7 p.m.
The Great Hall at Cooper Union, Foundation Building, 7 E. 7th St., NYC
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Marina Abramović in Conversation with Seth Meyers at Cooper Union.

Performance artist Marina Abramović reflects on over 50 years of work exploring endurance, audience interaction, and cultural boundaries. Hosted by Seth Meyers, the discussion provides a deep look into her creative process.


Outdoors / Community

5th Annual Ice Sculpture Show – Governors Island
Sunday, Mar. 8 | 12–3 p.m.
Governors Island, Colonels Row Green, NYC
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Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show. Photo courtesy of Governors Island

Live ice carvings, including chainsaw demonstrations, show that there is art in the cold. Ice carving workshops, a DJ, food trucks, awards, and more. Hosted by Governors Island Arts.

265th Annual NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Irish step dancers, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo by Dominick Totino

The iconic parade marches up Fifth Avenue from E. 44th St. to E. 79th St. in Manhattan. Bagpipers, marching bands, no floats, and grand marshal Robert J. McCann.


Art / Fashion

Affordable Art Fair New York – Spring
Wednesday–Sunday, Mar. 18–22 | Times vary
Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 West 26th Street, NYC

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Affordable Art Fair. Photo courtesy of affordableartfair.com

Thousands of contemporary works from local, national, and international galleries, ranging from $100 to $12,000.

Art X Fashion at Museum of FIT
Through Apr. 19, 2026
Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 W. 27th St., NYC
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Versace, multicolor cotton and silk jacket, 1991, Italy, museum purchase, 2010.56.1 Photo courtesy of Art X Fashion

Is fashion art? This exhibition features over 140 objects, including garments, accessories, and artworks from FIT’s permanent collection, exploring the interplay between fashion and fine art.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .