Celebrity pets have been a thing long before Paris Hilton put her tiny dog in her purse. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts puts the animals in the spotlight they always deserved, now through February 23, 2027. Unleashed: Pets of the Performing Arts celebrates the beloved pets who have shaped and inspired some of the greatest performing artists of all time, from Baryshnikov to Billie Holiday. It’s a delightful reminder that even the most inspired genius probably had lengthy, one-sided conversations with a silent pet about when she'd come home.
Attention, art lovers! (Or people who occasionally view art! Or those who’d like to view more!) There are free museum shows and exhibitions happening in New York's best art galleries every day—from the best photography in Chelsea to the hottest street art in the Lower East Side. Find great shows and even more free things to do today, below.
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