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Jamestown, New York (April 2, 2026) – The National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers will headline its annual comedy festival, held in Jamestown, New York, August 6 – 9, 2026.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the receipt of $50,500 in grant monies through two 2026 Local Heritage Grants from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.

New York, N.Y. (April 1, 2026) – Trial Run Productions rides into New York City with a double bill of wild West hijinks and sci‑fi heart: the award‑winning musical comedy Gunfight at the Not‑So‑OK Saloon and the near‑future musical comedy Does Not Compute. Together, the two modern musicals mash up Gilbert & Sullivan‑style wit, classic musical‑theater melody, and contemporary questions about love, ego, and artificial intelligence. Four performances only will be staged May 15–17, 2026 at the John Cullum Theatre at The American Theater of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, New York City 10019. Suitable for audiences 12+.

Free for businesses, region-wide program to drive foot traffic, connect fans with local shops and restaurants, and unlock once-in-a-lifetime FIFA World Cup™ match experiences

Opportunity for two fans to attend FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final

NY/NJ – (April 1, 2026) — With less than 100 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off on June 11, the New York New Jersey Host Committee announced the launch of the Welcome World Rewards Program, a region-wide initiative designed to connect millions of fans with local small businesses and help drive economic activity across communities throughout the region.

Rochester, N.Y.  —The updated 2026 official app for the 23rd Edition Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank is now available to download or update. The free app, for iPhones and Android smartphones, is a comprehensive digital guide to the nine-day festival, which returns June 19 to 27 to 19 venues in downtown Rochester, NY.

With Special Screening and Expert Panel

Leading Voices to Examine the Growing Impact of Censorship on Libraries Nationwide

The New York State Library, State Museum, and Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting are pleased to announce a distinguished panel of experts for a timely discussion on the impact of book bans and censorship. The panel will follow a special screening of “The Librarians” on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Museum’s Huxley Theater. The documentary chronicles a courageous national network of librarians confronting the accelerating wave of book restrictions reshaping library collections—and access to knowledge—across the country.

New York, NY (March 31st, 2026) - NASHVILLE COMES TO THE EAST VILLAGE: The Frog & Peach Theatre and Theater for the New City proudly announce the world premiere of THREE WOMEN, an exciting new country western musical by Ted Zurkowski. This engaging production will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026, at the Theater for the New City, a venue known for its commitment to innovative and thought-provoking theater. Under the direction of Lynnea Benson, this collaboration promises to deliver a unique blend of Nashville's rich musical heritage with the vibrant energy of New York's East Village.

The 15th First Look Festival, featuring New York premieres of innovative international cinema, runs April 23–May 3
Holiday hours: Museum open daily April 2–12, during spring recess for NYC Public Schools

Astoria, New York, March 31, 2026 — This April, Museum of the Moving Image welcomes families during spring recess with added hours and a focus on classic video arcade games; honors Marilyn Monroe with a weekend screening program; presents the 15th edition of First Look Festival, MoMI’s annual showcase of innovative, new cinema; celebrates the winners of the Sloan Student Prizes; hosts Richard Linklater and Eric Schlosser for a 20th anniversary screening of Fast Food Nation, and other special screenings; and continues with a robust slate of free Open Worlds events including an artist talk with Sarah Friend and Yehwan Song, selections from the Ceres Food Film Festival, and The Precarious Body, featuring a conversation with artist Panteha Abareshi, radiologist Lily Offit, and scholar Elisabeth Sherman, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body.

Saratoga Springs, NY — Opera Saratoga is making it easier than ever for new audiences to experience live opera with the launch of $25 NEWCOMER Tickets, a special initiative designed for people attending their very first opera performance.