Out of Town: New York

What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* Opening at the Museum of Modern Art: “Fernand Leger,” Feb. 15-May 12. The first survey of the French artist’s work to be shown in New York in more than four decades includes paintings, drawings, prints and photographs. Above: “Les Constructueres” (Construction Workers), 1951. 11 W. 53rd St., (212) 708-9400.

* At the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum: “The Jewels of Lalique,” Feb. 3-April 12. This exhibition brings together more than 200 rare pieces from museum and private collections in the United States and Europe. 2 E. 91st St., (212) 849-8400.

* At the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: “China: 5,000 Years,” Feb. 6-June 3. This exhibition explores the theme of innovation in Chinese art with more than 500 works ranging from the Neolithic period to the modern. 1071 Fifth Ave., (212) 423-3500.

* After being postponed, Paul Simon’s original musical “Capeman” is now scheduled to open Jan. 29 at the Marquis Theater, 1535 Broadway, (212) 307-4100.

* Kurt Masur and the New York Philharmonic perform “St. Matthew Passion,” the last of Bach’s passions, Feb. 12-17. A special feature of the performances will be the Philharmonic debut of the St. Thomas Choir from Leipzig, the same choir that premiered the “St. Matthew Passion” on Good Friday, 1729. Avery Fisher Hall, corner of Broadway and 65th Street, (212) 875-5656.