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Cultural programming

With a mission to inspire and enlighten, The Fifth presents elevated cultural and intellectual experiences that are designed to cultivate curiosity and encourage discovery. A reimagining of salon culture, our year-round calendar of thoughtful, unique, and inspiring programming features impactful talent, dynamic audiences, and transportive settings.

The Enduring Legacy of Lee Krasner

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

Following Kasmin Gallery's exhibition Lee Krasner: The Edge of Color, Geometric Abstractions 1948–53 and on the occasion of The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), The Fifth Avenue Hotel presented a conversation between Caroline Black, Executive Director of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation; and Eleanor Nairne, Curator and Head of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum... Read more »

Essential Oils Blending Workshop

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

In this intimate, hands-on workshop, led by Amy Apgar, guests will learn the core concepts of aromatherapy blending. Throughout the evening, they will be taught how to select the essential oils for a blend with intention, distinguish perfumery notes and fragrance families, formulate the desired aroma and therapeutic benefits, and calculate safe dilution rates. This... Read more »

Guided Sipping Tequila Tasting

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

The Fifth Avenue Hotel hosts an intimate journey through the four signature expressions of small-batch tequila producer Casa Dragones, each paired with a dish that compliments their distinct flavor notes. Casa Dragones was founded by Bertha González Nieves, the first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila (Mexican Academy of... Read more »

Great to Be Here: An Evening with Liam Forde

The Study and The Conservatory

The Fifth Avenue Hotel is pleased to premiere an ongoing series of live music programming with a special performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Liam Forde. This intimate performance, developed specifically for The Fifth, will feature a dynamic array of original music and new takes on familiar standards—with many surprises along the way. According to NPR, Forde... Read more »

Sound Bath: 7 Chakras + 7 Crystals

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

The seven chakras in the body are believed to be vital to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Derived from the Sanskrit word for “wheel,” chakras are imagined as spinning wheels of energy located along the spine. These chakras are thought to control various physical and emotional aspects of our lives, influencing everything from basic... Read more »

Haptic Futures: Sustainable Materials in Design Innovation

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

The Fifth Avenue Hotel is pleased to host Haptic Futures: Sustainable Materials in Design Innovation, co-presented with Rhode Island School of Design on the occasion of Climate Week NYC. This program brings together a network of global leaders for a conversation on design and innovations in the responsible development of materials, tapping into overlaps between... Read more »

Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Masterclass

The Study and The Conservatory

The Fifth Avenue Hotel invites you to discover Clé de Peau's luxurious Synactif collection designed to optimize your skin’s natural process with leading expert Johnny Burais. Johnny has an eye for enhancing everyone's unique individuality through radiant skin. With a career spanning 30 years, he has become a trusted and sought after skincare expert. Inspired... Read more »