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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.

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 »

Astrology and Oracle Card Reading Workshop with Sade

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

Explore the mystical art of divination and deepen your connection to intuition. This program is designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, offering a comprehensive understanding of oracle cards, their symbolism, and practical reading techniques. Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in hands-on activities, learning how to select cards, interpret their meanings, and apply the... Read more »

An Evening of Radical Creativity with Rachel Rossin

The Study and The Conservatory

2024 Creative Capital Award winner Rachel Rossin is a multimedia artist and programmer who has gained recognition for her pioneering work in virtual reality. Her multi-disciplinary practice blends painting, sculpture, and new media to create digital landscapes that explore the impact of technology on human psychology. Known for her “drawing parties,” Rossin welcomes guests to... Read more »

The Legacy of Federico García Lorca, personified

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

The Fifth Avenue Hotel is pleased to present an evening of conversation and performance coinciding with The Metropolitan Opera's production of Ainadamar and following Marcel Dzama’s recent contribution to the 2023 Performa Biennial, To live on the Moon (For Lorca), which includes a film component that will be screened at the event. Both highlighting and... Read more »

New Moon Ritual: Intention Setting

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

The new moon is the initial stage of the lunar cycle, appearing as a dark circle in the sky. This happens when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, causing the illuminated part to face away from us. The new moon stage is linked to fresh starts and planting the seeds for... Read more »

Inside the Homes of Artists

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

The Fifth Avenue Hotel is pleased to host the launch of Inside the Homes of Artists: For Art's Sake, a stunning volume showcasing the interiors of the homes of some of the world’s most prestigious artists, published by Rizzoli. Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian and photographer Jean-François Jaussaud take readers to discover the interiors of the private... Read more »

Presenting: Jane

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

No one painted flowers or their color the way Jane did. —Alex Katz In celebration of the centenary of American painter Jane Freilicher (1924–2014), please join us for a salon-style evening co-hosted with Kasmin and The Paris Review on Tuesday, November 19 at 6.30pm. Jane Freilicher pursued a distinctive painterly realism for over sixty years. Featuring readings and tributes... Read more »

Mansion After Dark: An Evening with Liam Forde

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

​Acclaimed singer-songwriter Liam Forde and his ensemble return to The Fifth on Saturday, December 7 to debut our new after hours performance series Mansion After Dark. This intimate event will feature a dynamic array of original music and new takes on familiar standards—with many surprises along the way. According to NPR, Forde “has firmly established... Read more »

Holiday Wreath Design Workshop

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

In partnership with FLOWERBX, The Fifth Avenue Hotel will host two intimate design workshops in The Conservatory. Guests will be guided through a hands-on experience building an elaborate holiday wreath to take home. Through the process they will be taught best practices and design tips, all while leaving space for creativity to blossom. Session 1... Read more »

Full Moon Ritual: Release

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

A Full Moon ritual is a serene and grounding practice, designed to help release what no longer serves and restore balance during the deep, reflective energy of the full moon. The cold, crisp air outside mirrors the cleansing and clearing that the ritual facilitates, inviting a sense of renewal, peace, and clarity. The evening begins... Read more »