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This summer, see two collections of Fleischer Studios cartoons in the galleries and a special screening of silent cartoons with live music on July 12

Astoria, New York (July 8, 2025) — Superman, Betty Boop, and Popeye were among the popular characters first animated for the big screen by Max and Dave Fleischer. This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present programs of newly restored cartoons by Fleischer Studios in its galleries and in a special screening featuring live music and a panel discussion on July 12.

Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in The World

July 31 at 7pm on D’yan’s 91st Birthday

New York, N.Y. - 90 year old D’yan Forest, the Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Working Female Comedian in the World, will premiere her new solo show D’yan Forest: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water at the iconic Joe’s Pub on Thursday, July 31st at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The evening will coincide with D’yans 91st birthday.

New York City's Largest Dance Music Festival Set to Electrify Randall's Island Across 2 Stages 

New York, NY (July 8, 2025) – ​​Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW. Poised to become the largest dance music festival in NYC, Experts Only Festival is anticipated to draw 50,000 enthusiastic fans across two days. Single day or weekend tickets will be available beginning this Friday July 11 at 10:00AM EST starting at just $119.99, pre-register for tickets now at: expertsonlyfest.com …

With an English adaptation and rock orchestrations by Adam B. Levowitz

New York, NY – This summer, the curtain rises—and the volume cranks—on a whole new Don Giovanni, running now through August 26, 2025, at New York City’s famed Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street). Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, Don Giovanni is the world's greatest opera. Mozart’s Don Giovanni – A Rock Opera is a bold reimagining of the iconic opera, translated, orchestrated, and directed by Adam B. Levowitz.

Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13 at 4pm; Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18 at 7pm; $10–$70

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces two Launch and Learn Sails for July, Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 4pm, and Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18, at 7pm, aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Tickets are now available and range from $10 to $70.

The site specific production takes place on a barge in Brooklyn

Limited Engagement Runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum

New York, N.Y. - A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King’s Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. The King’s Men is directed by Twenty Something's co-founder River Knight. The limited engagement runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn (a floating barge).

Limited Engagement Runs August 6 to 15 at AMT Theater

An Official Selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival

New York, N.Y. - Double-Crossed, a captivating new play by Glory Kadigan will have a workshop production at The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival in August. The limited engagement runs August 6 to 15 with a talkback scheduled following the performance on August 8. The production features an accomplished cast of four and is directed by Noel MacDuffie. Double-Crossed is in an official selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival.

July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28

New York, N.Y. (July 1, 2025)  -  Molly & June’s Honky Tonk, one of New York City’s fastest-growing country nights, is teaming up with legendary music venue SOB’s to launch a brand-new Honky Tonk Mondays series. Happening every Monday in July, each event will feature beginner-friendly line dancing lessons, live country music, happy hour specials, and cowboy hat giveaways. …

Path of Liberty will offer active, off-duty, and retired military members and their families special complimentary tickets for prime viewing.

New York, NY (June 30, 2025) – Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, a powerful public art installation made possible by The Soloviev Foundation, will welcome active, off-duty, and retired military members and their families this Independence Day as the nation begins the official countdown to America’s 250th birthday. Situated along the East River, the installation offers a meaningful backdrop for the celebration and live simulcast of the annually anticipated Macy’s Fireworks Show.

New York, N.Y. (June 30, 2025) – The Dessoff Choirs – led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather – today announces its 2025-2026 season. Fresh off its 100th anniversary season in 2024-2025, The Dessoff Choirs has been a fixture on the New York classical music scene, known for introducing unknown, long-forgotten, or newly composed works to American audiences, while Dessoff’s nine music directors have continued expanding founder Margarete Dessoff’s legacy.