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IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS

Performing at the New Performance Space Zoopraxic in Long Island City, May 20 – June 14

New York, N.Y. - Helen Banner’s new play IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS starts previews on Wednesday. The world premiere production will run until June 14 for 21 performances at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).

Weekly Tang Guide Tours begin May 24; curator’s tours once a month

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 19, 2026) — The Tang Museum at Skidmore College announces its summer public tours, a series of free guided experiences that invite visitors to explore current exhibitions, ask questions, and engage with contemporary art and ideas.

Magic Hour Rooftop, NYC’s largest indoor and outdoor rooftop, unveils its summer installation bringing nostalgia, campfires, and glamping to Times Square

New York, NY (May 19, 2026) – This summer, Magic Hour Rooftop—New York City’s largest all-season indoor and outdoor rooftop by TAO Hospitality Group—invites guests to trade the city streets for starlit skies with the debut of Camp Magic Hour. As the city heats up, the whimsical, nostalgia-fueled rooftop is the perfect escape set on the 18th floor of the Moxy Times Square, blending playful Americana with sweeping views of the Empire State Building and city skyline. The seasonal installation transforms the rooftop’s West Terrace into an elevated camp site where summer memories are reimagined through a New York lens.

Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces the return of Bedford Music Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 2pm. This year’s Bedford Music Festival will be headlined by The Motet, and will also feature the Jamie McLean Band, Summer Fling, and The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Taylor Swift. All performances will be held outdoors at Friends Field, set amid the picturesque gardens and grounds of Caramoor, with the Venetian Theater serving as the location in the case of inclement weather.

Everyone invited for food, music, festive games, drink features

Lake Placid, N.Y. – One of Lake Placid’s longest running businesses will celebrate its 50th birthday on Friday, May 22, when The Cottage Café on Mirror Lake Drive opens its doors for the much-anticipated celebration.

Travelers will discover sun-soaked escapes, rich cultural experiences and unforgettable moments in the Empire State 

Albany, NY – New York State is set to deliver a celebratory summer season, anchored by once-in-a-generation experiences tied to America 250 and FIFA World Cup. From milestone celebrations at Old Fort Niagara to immersive Revolutionary War reenactments, anchored by Sail4th 250 – the largest international flotilla of tall ships – visitors can engage with the nation’s history in meaningful ways. Complementing these marquee events, the season will include free World Cup watch parties, major festivals and an exciting lineup of new arts and culture venues. With expanded outdoor attractions and unique hotel and restaurant openings, travelers have more reasons than ever to explore New York State this summer.

Lake George, NY - Americade, the world's largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally, officially returns to the Lake George region May 27-30, 2026. Celebrating a legacy that began in 1983, this year's event features a new and improved Block Party, a massive industry expo, and more factory demos than any other event in the US.

Immersive film installation by Karl Nussbaum in Hudson Hall’s historic theater

Exhibition Dates: June 25 – July 5, 2026; Artist Talk: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3 PM

Hudson, NY — Hudson Hall presents Ghost Dance for America, 1890, a large-scale immersive film installation by filmmaker and projection artist Karl Nussbaum. Taking place in Hudson Hall’s historic performance hall, the work draws on nineteenth-century pre-cinema illusion and optical devices to explore the history of Indigenous dispossession, colonization, and spiritual resistance in the United States.

Featuring New Book Release by Best-Selling Author Jessie Sima

Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The new book from New York Times bestselling author Jessie Sima will be released as part of a series of events taking place in Cape Vincent as it hosts the 1000 Islands Children’s Book Festival. On June 6 at 1 pm, Sima and other authors will be on hand to sign and discuss their books in an event open to the public. It will take place on Real Street in Cape Vincent in the backyard of The Little Book Store (183 W. Broadway St.), directly across from the Cape Vincent Community Library. Admission is free and all are welcome.