ON THE AGENDA

ON THE

AGENDA Spring’s must-see events from around the world

MARCH

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

MARCH 24-27, PALM BEACH, FL One of the top five boat shows in the U.S., the Palm Beach International Boat Show features more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 200 feet in length. Located along the waterfront and Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, the outdoor show includes live music and refreshments at the famous floating cocktail lounges. You can arrive by boat and tie up to free docks located south of the in-water displays. (yachtcharterfleet.com/events/yachtshows-2022)

FRIDA: IMMERSIVE DREAM

MARCH 3 - JUNE 11, HOLLYWOOD, CA The groundbreaking team behind “Immersive Van Gogh” has announced the next painter taking over Lighthouse, their Hollywood art space: Frida Kahlo. The Mexican painter’s surrealist portraits will mix alongside historical photographs in “Frida: Immersive Dream,” a multicity spectacle put on by Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums. Guests strolling the 25,000-square-foot gallery will see the artist’s work come to life in large-scale projections, accompanied by a haunting musical score from Massimiliano Siccardi. Timed tickets are available now. (immersive-frida.com)

“Frida: Immerseive Dream” On deck at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

APRIL

VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

APRIL 4-10, VANCOUVER, CANADA Since its conception in 2001, Vancouver Fashion Week has been dedicated to cultivating the success of both established designers and award-winning emerging designers with its global perspective and highly multicultural approach. Championing diversity as its greatest strength, the event has grown to be the second largest fashion week in North America. (vanfashionweek.com)

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

APRIL 15-24, NEW YORK, NEW YORK The New York International Auto Show, held yearly in Manhattan at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, ushers in the latest automotive trends and showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. More than four floors of displays from the world’s automakers feature the newest vehicles and latest futuristic concept cars. (autoshowny.com)

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

APRIL 15-24, INDIO, CA Nearly 125,000 music lovers who have patiently waited two years for pandemic restrictions to be lifted will

pilgrimage to the Empire Polo Club during two weekends this spring— April 15-17 and April 22-24—setting up camp or shuttling over from golf resorts and Airbnbs to hear their favorite musicians. Harry Styles, Ye, Billie Eilish and Swedish House Mafia are all expected to headline this year. Before the headliners take the stage, expect performances by Phoebe Bridgers, Big Sean, Carly Rae Jepsen, slowthai, MIKA, Princess Nokia, Purple Disco Machine and Logic100. (festicket.com)

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST

APRIL 29 - MAY 8, HOLLYWOOD, CA Initially announced for 2020, Netflix is a Joke: The Festival will stage shows from over 130 comedians at more than 25 Los Angeles venues. The weeklong lineup includes appearances, performances and conversations from Ali Wong, Aziz Ansari, John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Nicole Byer, Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, Larry David, David Letterman, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Eddie Izzard, Tig Notaro, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and many more. (netflixisajokefest.com)

THE BOSTON MARATHON

APRIL 18, BOSTON, MA The Boston Marathon began in 1897 with only 15 participants and is the world’s oldest annual marathon, as well as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification). Today, the marathon draws runners from across the country and world, as spectators line the streets on Patriot’s Day. (baa.org)

STAGECOACH FESTIVAL

APRIL 29-MAY 1, INDIO, CA Make the pilgrimage to country music’s biggest jamboree at the Empire Polo Club. For the three-day fest, expect the usual mix of contemporary and classic country. Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs are scheduled to headline the 2022 edition, with additional sets from Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, the Black Crowes and Midland, plus some horseback presence from the Compton Cowboys. (stagecoachfestival.com)

Mike Myers will perform at Netflix is a Joke Fest.

MAY

MET GALA

MAY 2, NEW YORK CITY The 2022 Spring Met Gala theme will be “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second in a two-part exhibit meant to spotlight American designers that launched in September of 2021. The hosts this year will be Amanda Gorman, the 23-year-old U.S. presidential inaugural poet; actor Timothée Chalamet; tennis champion and mental health activist Naomi Osaka; and Billie Eilish, the 19-yearold singer-songwriter. The honorary co-chairs for the gala will be Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri and designer Tom Ford.

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR

MAY 15-17, NEW YORK CITY The famous International Contemporary Furniture Fair returns to the Javits Center in spring for two days of exhibitions and panels for the main actors of the design sphere. With its emphasis on original and sustainable design, ICFF presents a broad range of furnishing products for residential, contract and hospitality environments to an audience of 10,000 architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers and press from 25 countries. Attendees will also find inspiration through ICFF Talks, a focused lineup of panel sessions, keynote presentations and intimate conversations led by the most iconic names in the industry. (icff.com)

Katy Perry at the Met Gala