Exclusive Untapped New York Insider Events – August 2024
Step inside a model residence at the Waldorf Astoria, tour newly unveiled private rooms inside a former Vanderbilt mansion, uncover NYC’s hidden energy sources, and more!
As an Untapped New York Insider, you gain access to a new line-up of member-exclusive in-person and virtual events every month, as well as access to our on-demand archive of 250+ previously recorded virtual events. Join us this month as we step inside a model residence at the Waldorf Astoria, virtually tour the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum and recently unveiled rooms inside a former Vanderbilt mansion, explore NYC’s energy sources, and more! Registration for each in-person tour opens at 12 PM ET, 14 days before the event date.
Use code JOINUS to get your first month of membership free! Don’t forget, Untapped New York Insiders also get $10 off any Untapped New York public walking tour.
August 4th – World’s Fair Dance Performances
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the 1964/65 World’s Fair with an evening of dance performances at the foot of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! Dance groups from all over NYC will perform routines inspired by some of the countries and states present at the fair. Presented by the Queensboro Dance Festival and Queens Theatre, this event is free and open to the public, no tickets required. The show starts at 6:00 PM ET!
August 7th – See Cole Porter’s Piano at the Waldorf Astoria
Explore the Residential Gallery of the Waldorf Astoria New York where you’ll see historic artifacts like Porter’s Steinway and step inside model residences designed by Jean-Louis Deniot with furnishings by B&B Italia. You’ll learn about the historic hotel’s conversion into luxury condominiums, set to open in late 2024.
August 8th – Tour the Huron on Brooklyn’s Waterfront
Explore a brand-new luxury apartment complex on the edge of the East River in Brooklyn! The design of The Huron, a two-tower structure that resembles the smokestacks on a ship, was heavily influenced by Brooklyn’s shipbuilding past. Step inside to see model units and newly completed amenity spaces like the pool, playroom, fitness center, and rooftops where you’ll see stunning views of Manhattan!
August 10th – Powering NYC: An East River Ferry Tour
Join energy professional Cullen Brown for a 3-hour journey up the East River where you’ll uncover power plants, historic bridges, abandoned islands, and more! It takes a lot of energy to power the city that never sleeps, and on this ferry tour, you’ll discover how it’s made. Hear about the demolished coal plant that once stood next to the United Nations, find out how Riker’s Island might be part of the city’s clean energy future, and find out what’s produced at the giant steam plant at the foot of East 14th Street!
August 15th – Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Tour of the Yale Peabody Museum
Explore the newly re-opened Yale Peabody Museum, home to one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated collections of prehistoric fossils, rare cultural artifacts from across the globe, and stunning gems and minerals! On this live, virtual tour led by Susan Butts, the Museum’s Director of Collections and Research, you’ll discover how Yale Peabody scientists have reshaped our understanding of dinosaurs, see stunningly re-mounted fossils, and see rare artifacts that are out of public view.
August 17th – Hoaxes, Hotels, and Humbugs of Newspaper Row
Dive into the most captivating headlines and events of 1835 with James Scully, NYC tour guide and director/co-creator of the award-winning historical audio fiction soap opera, Burning Gotham! Hear of the very first spectacular show P.T. Barnum produced, learn about election riots, Union Riots, Anti-Catholic riots, and the Great Fire, meet John Jacob Astor, the richest man in America, and uncover the backstory of the rise of the City’s first Penny Papers.
August 22nd – Virtual Tour: Secrets of The Breakers – Private Vanderbilt Residences
Explore the opulent rooms of The Breakers, a Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island that once belonged to the Vanderbilts. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the waterfront property features breathtakingly decadent spaces. On this tour, viewers will get to see the newly unveiled third floor which features private bedrooms, bathrooms, and recreational spaces used by the Vanderbilt family and household staff for more than a century.
August 28th – Artechouse: Timeless Butterflies
For a limited time this summer, Artechouse will feature two shows, Timeless Butterflies and Ase: Afro Frequencies. Untapped New York Insiders can grab a free ticket to this extended experience, a $28 value. The new addition features a symphony of bright hues and forms that follow the lifespan of a butterfly and bursting blooms.
August 31st – After-Hours Tour of the Lewis H. Latimer House
Explore recently opened galleries inside the newly renovated former home of inventor Lewis H. Latimer in Queens! As you explore each new space, you’ll unravel the life story of an innovative inventor, draftsman, artist, writer, and educator who collaborated with figures like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. You’ll also meet Latimer’s family, his parents who escaped slavery, and his daughters who fought for Civil Rights.