Central Park Art Show, Festivals & More | Fun Events In Manhattan

NEW YORK, NY — No matter what you're looking for this weekend, Manhattan has something to offer. Highlights include a drone footage film festival, flamenco dance and a sumo wrestling show.

Here's Patch's guide to the most interesting events, exhibits and things to do in the city.

“Natural Impact” at Central Park's Arsenal Gallery

When: March 8-April 26

Where: Arsenal Gallery in Central Park (enter park at East 65th Street)

What: The city Parks Department is hosting "Natural Impact" an art series that explores the "tension between mankind and Mother Nature." The exhibit features artworks by Tim Daly, Cecilia Whittaker Doe, Jodie Mim Goodnough, Brant Moorefield, Lina Puerta, and Dominick Rapone.

Flamenco Festival

When: March 2-11.

Where: New York City Center (131 W. 55th St.)

What: Spain's greatest Flamenco dancers and musicians are coming to New York in March for the New York City Center Flamenco Festival. This year's performers include Ballet Nacional de España, Compañía Eva Yerbabuena and Ballet Flamenco Jesús Carmona.

Grant's Tomb Criterium

When: Saturday, March 10

Where: Riverside Park. Race staging takes place at West 122nd and Riverside Drive.

What: The Grant's Tomb Criterium is one of road cycling's biggest races, and one of the few that takes place on city streets. Cheer on some skilled cyclists as they weave their way through Riverside Park in Harlem. The race is organized by the Century Road Club Association and hundreds of racers are expected to compete.

New York International Children's Film Festival

When: Feb. 23-March 18

Where: Multiple locations

What: More than 25,000 kids and their families are expected to attend this year's New York International Children's Film Festival, according to organizers. The festival features a variety of kid-friendly films from all around the world.

Check out a screening schedule here.

Historic Walking Tour

When: Sunday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Merchant's House Museum (29 E. 4th St.)

What: Take a walking tour of historic 19th century NoHo. The tour includes a "journey back in time" to when elite families such as the Astors, Tredwells and Vanderbilts called NoHo home. Participants will also learn about the thousands of Irish immigrants who worked for the elite families of NoHo.

Photo by NYC Parks/Daniel Avila