ART
Using works from their contemporary art collection, MoMA dares to ask the question: What is Painting? Through Sept. 17. moma.org
DANCE
Through June 7, American Ballet Theater closes their season with their Art Deco-styled version of “Cinderella.” abt.org
FILM
Head to the IFC Center for a cinematic journey to Asia with the New York Asian Film Festival, a celebration of popular films from the Far East. Through July 8. ifccenter.com
MUSIC
Celebrate Independence Day by heading down to Battery Park for a performance by indie rockers the New Pornographers. Stick around and you’ll have the best seat in the house when the fireworks display starts. July 4. rivertorivernyc.com
THEATER
Revisit a tumultuous time in American history with “The Last Year in the Life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As Devised by Waterwell: A Rock Operetta.” Opening July 7. waterwell.org
