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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.

Latest Past Events

Full Moon Ritual: Release

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

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 »

Mansion After Dark: A Night of Music with Liam Forde

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

​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 »

Presenting: Jane

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

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 »