The Beat

Astoria, New York — On Friday, April 18, Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will launch a major initiative celebrating the phenomenon of Paramount Pictures’ thrilling MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise, ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend 2025 release of the eighth film in the series, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning. The exhibition will spotlight star and producer Tom Cruise’s exceptional commitment to practical stunt work, and explore how the series combines technical ingenuity, personal discipline, and artistic commitment, all in service of storytelling, character development, and performance.

New York, NY (March 20th, 2025) – Dream Flying Dress, the ultimate luxury photography experience for tourists and fashion enthusiasts, is soaring into spring with the official launch of
its 2025 season. As the city awakens with the beauty of cherry blossoms and warmer days,Dream Flying Dress invites visitors to step into an unforgettable photoshoot, draped in
breathtaking, flowing gowns against the most iconic New York City backdrops.

With First-Ever Chancla Throwing World Championship, Abuela Approved Food Judges, and More

New York, NY (March 17, 2025)  – The NY Latin Food Fest is back on September 20-21, 2025, bringing an electrifying mix of food, music, art, and culture to New York City. This year’s festival goes beyond the plate with one-of-a-kind experiences, including the first-ever World Championship of Chancla Throwing, the Abuela Approved food squad, and an all-star lineup of over 80 food vendors and live performances.

New York, N.Y. - NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES – the largest and most beloved STEVIE NICKS fan event in the world – returns for its 33rd annual edition on May 3. NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES 33 is produced by show founders CHI CHI VALENTI and JOHNNY DYNELL and their creative krewe at THE JACKIE FACTORY. Neither a contest nor a karaoke show, NOTS is the ultimate Stevie Nicks celebration – a riot of shawls, lace, baby’s breath, twirling, tambourines and great performance.

Neighborhood-Wide Video Art Series, Projected onto the BQE And Bridges of Dumbo

Dumbo, Brooklyn (March 11, 2025) – The upcoming fifth and sixth volumes of The Dumbo Projection Project — Brooklyn’s largest-scale projection series ever — will be viewable from April 2 to 27, 2025 (Volume Five) and May 1 to 25, 2025 (Volume Six) on Wednesdays through Sundays from dusk to 11pm.

New York, NY (03/11/25) – Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the schedule of special events for the Off-Broadway premiere of Maybe Tomorrow. The talkback series taking place after select performances of Maybe Tomorrow will allow audience members to engage in meaningful dialogue about the themes of the play, the director’s process, importance of mental health, and more. All talkbacks will be available to ticket holders of that evening’s performance, and will take place directly following curtain.

May 8-18, 2025 ,101 Reade Street, Tribeca, NYC

New York, N.Y. - Satellite Collective presents SATELLITE TRIBECA at Mriya Gallery, 101 Reade Street, Tribeca, NYC from May 8-18, 2025, returning to the venue with two weekends of premieres and events with new prints, photography, and sculpture from featured artists Kevin Draper and Lora Robertson.

Limited Engagement Runs April 2 – 8 at The Chain Theatre; Production features live band and music

New York, N.Y. - Journey through a harrowing array of ex-boyfriends in the new Y2K nostalgia rock opera EXES: The Musical written by Anne DiGiovanni (p/k/a deegie) and Joseph Lewczak. The limited engagement runs April 2 – 8 and will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York. Olivia Facini directs the New York premiere.