Monday, May 4, 2026

Theater, soul, and cabaret this week at Lincoln Center Presents

Lincoln Center Presents

for colored girls at the Appel Room. Photo by Lawrence Sumulong.

Spotlight on joy

Laughter is guaranteed at two free cabarets at the Atrium this weekend: sit back for a soulful performance with Tamara Jade and a Harlem in Havana tribute show. Plus, there are still a few tickets left for a joyful family-friendly theater performance. 

Get in the FAST TRACK line for free

Free Fast Track tickets give you priority entry to events at the David Rubenstein Atrium until 10 minutes before showtime. Fast Track reservations open every Monday at noon for that week's events.


This week at Lincoln Center Presents:

a male technician assisting a woman donate blood

Community Blood Drive

Monday, May 4 from 1:00–7:00 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: Registration Required

This is your chance to help your fellow New Yorkers in need; sign up to donate blood today.

a girl watching a man listen to a tennis ball through paper towel holders

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

May 8–10 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Clark Studio Theater, Rose Building
Choose-What-You-Pay

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.

 The 2:00 pm performance on May 9 and both performances on May 10 are Relaxed Performances.

the Boy & the Ball 2026 U.S. presentation is supported by Create SA & Creative Australia, the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body.

a woman in a green shirt

Soulstice With Tamara Jade

Friday, May 8 at 6:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track 

Tamara Jade welcomes you to experience her signature blend of soul-soaked singing, laugh-out-loud storytelling, and joyfully unpredictable shenanigans. The show opens with a DJ set at 6:30 pm and the live music begins at 8:00 pm.

a showgirl in a pink and orange costume in front of a line of 6 showgirls in a sepia filter

Brown Skin Showgirls

A Harlem in Havana Tribute Show

Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Welcome to Harlem in Havana reimagined, where forbidden glamour, beauty, and electrifying performance collide.

 Please note: This performance contains partial nudity and other adult themes. Audience discretion is advised.