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Performances Run Through Sunday, June 28; Press Opening on Thursday, June 11

Free Tickets Available to All at The Delacorte Theater and The Public Theater, Through Borough Distributions in Partnership with Presenting Partner Citizens, and Via Digital Lottery on TodayTix

New York, N.Y. (May 14, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) kicks off this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season with ROMEO & JULIET, beginning performances at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Friday, May 22. Directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali, this will mark the first time in nearly 20 years the story of star-crossed lovers will captivate Free Shakespeare in the Park audiences.

Price Reduced From Initial $80 to $20 Round Trip; Up to 18,000 Bus Tickets Now Available Per Game

20% of All Tickets Reserved Exclusively for New York Residents; Tickets On Sale Now

Albany, N.Y. (May 13, 2026) - Governor Kathy Hochul and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee today announced significant upgrades to the Official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle bus service for fans traveling to and from World Cup matches. Made possible through support from New York State and sponsors, the cost of shuttle bus tickets to and from matches will be reduced from the initial $80 round-trip price to $20. To ensure that New Yorkers have priority access to this enhanced bus service, 20 percent of bus tickets for each match will be reserved exclusively for New York State residents. The remaining tickets will be available for all match-going fans, including New Yorkers.

New York, N.Y. - On May 15, the American Museum of Natural History will open For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence, a special exhibition that celebrates the artistry, history, and cultural impact of the world’s most coveted athletic prizes. The exhibition will open in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery, part of the Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, and will showcase more than 70 championship rings, trophies, medals, and jewelry spanning nearly 150 years of sports history. For the Win opens in advance of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and kicks off World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community and Science of Sport, a series of programs and experiences at the Museum for New Yorkers and visiting fans from around the world.

14-film screening series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary; the films explore American lives from the perspective of the marginalized and includes Hollywood studio classics, independent films, and documentaries

Astoria, N.Y. (May 11, 2026) — As our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series By the People, For the People: Real American Tales, May 29 through July 5, featuring films that take on the perspective of the nation’s historically marginalized and less frequently represented on screen.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein, her string ensemble Baroklyn, and CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) perform music by J.S Bach and Philip Glass

The world's oldest continuous free outdoor classical concert series features five concerts June 9 – August 4, 2026

New York, N.Y. - On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 pm, Naumburg Orchestral Concerts kicks off its 2026 season with the GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Baroklyn (the string ensemble she founded and directs) and CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) at Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (mid-park at 72nd St.). The concert is free and will be broadcast live and streamed on WQXR.

Limited Engagement – June 17–20 at the Midtown International Theatre Festival

New York, N.Y. - Andrea Mezvinsky, who was crowned “America’s Funniest Mom” on The Oprah Winfrey Show, brings her new solo show, A Woman in Reverse, to the Midtown International Theatre Festival for a limited engagement June 17–20. The world premiere follows a divorced daughter navigating a single day as caregiver to her formidable mother while confronting the legacy of the women who raised her, including a flamboyant, mythic grandmother.

Bronx, N.Y. (May 12, 2026) — Brew at the Zoo, the Bronx Zoo’s signature event for adults 21+, returns for one night only on Friday, June 12th from 6 PM - 11 PM with a dynamic lineup of beverage sampling, food trucks, interactive games, and music set throughout the zoo’s scenic grounds.

The Legendary Vocalist and Acclaimed Comedian and Actress Unite on Stage at Sony Hall on June 28th

New York, N.Y. - A powerhouse evening of music, comedy, and storytelling is set to take the stage this summer as legendary vocalist Martha Wash and acclaimed comedian and actress Marsha Warfield unite for It’s Raining Queens. The dynamic dual-headline experience will play at Sony Hall on June 28.

New York, N.Y. – Brooklyn Bowl is welcoming families this spring with a lineup from National family concert series The Rock and Roll Playhouse, bringing kid-friendly live music shows to Williamsburg every Sunday from May through June.

Initiative Celebrates New York State’s Newly Designated Harlem Renaissance Cultural District

New York, N.Y. (May 11, 2026) — Harlem One Stop proudly announces the 2026 Harlem Culture Crawl, a two-day, self-guided cultural experience taking place May 16–17, 2026. The event invites the public to explore Harlem’s rich artistic, historical, and cultural landscape across 20 participating venues.