ART
Painter Dana Schutz’s apocalyptic paintings are filled with humor and sly references to the history of art. Her new exhibition, “Stand by Earth Man” is at Zach Feuer Gallery through May 19. lflgallery.com
DANCE
While the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company is out on tour, the group’s younger sibling, the Ailey II dance troupe, perform “Ailey Highlights,” an energetic selection of favorites choreographed by the late Ailey himself. April 19 and 21. alvinailey.org
FILM
“Alice Neel,” a new documentary about the Greenwich Village painter whose portraits captured some of the most important cultural figures of the mid-20th century opens in New York April 20. The documentary, which was directed by Neel’s grandson, features interviews with art world insiders, including painter Chuck Close and artist, critic and curator Robert Storr. At Cinema Village. aliceneelfilm.com
MUSIC
For two nights only, British balladeer Jarvis Cocker brings his off-beat vocals to Webster Hall. April 22-23. bowerypresents.com
THEATER
Tony Award winner Frank Langella and Michael Sheen recreate a bit of television history on the stage with “Frost/Nixon.” The play, which comes fresh off the heels of a sold-out run in London, asks the question: How did a British talk show host get former U.S. president to offer a mea culpa that the world was waiting to hear? Through July 29. frostnixononbroadway.com
