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22nd Annual Festival Returns November 6 - 15 For Ten Days of Comedy Across New York City
New York, NY (August 19, 2026) The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced more than 100 additional shows joining its 2026 lineup, further expanding this year’s ten-day celebration of comedy, which runs November 6–15 across New York City’s five boroughs. The newly announced programming brings together a mix of established favorites, rising stars, innovative formats and one-of-a-kind live experiences.
Industry insiders from People, Bustle, The Cut, New York Magazine Simon & Schuster and more join hybrid publisher Rise Literary for a day of candid conversation, community, and craft at The Hotel Chelsea
New York, NY — On Friday, October 2, Rise Literary is bringing Book Magic — From Page to Platform to New York City, a one-day writers' retreat at the storied Hotel Chelsea built to turn aspiring authors into published ones, guided by the people who help take ideas from blank pages to bookshelves and beyond.
Celebrating Five Years of Honoring the Unsung Heroes On Screen and Behind the Camera with In-Person Screenings and Global Virtual Streaming
New York, NY (August 12, 2026) — Chill Bucket Productions is thrilled to announce that tickets and festival passes are officially on sale for the 5th Season of the Below the Line Film Festival, returning to New York City on October 2–3, 2026.
A critically-acclaimed, award-winning one-woman musical memoir
Written and Performed by Tracey Yarad, Directed by David Deblinger
New York, N.Y. (August 13, 2026) – Following critically-acclaimed seasons across the UK and Australia, the Australian Theatre Festival NYC presents All These Pretty Things, an award-winning one-woman musical memoir written and performed by Tracey Yarad that blends original songs, storytelling and live piano into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Four performances will be staged from September 29-October 1, 2026, at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street in NYC. David Deblinger directs.
Aug 17, 2026
Lindenhurst, NY — Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island (MCT) returns with its most dynamic showcase of the season: the 4th Annual Broadway DIVA/DIVO Cabaret: Flipping the Script. Taking place on September 4 and 5 at 7:30 PM, this electrifying two-night event will be hosted at the BACCA Arts Center in downtown Lindenhurst.
Aug 17, 2026
Brooklyn’s annual street festival will bring food, music, shopping, three kids’ areas, and the return of the ‘Antic Sing’ competition.
Brooklyn, New York (August 17, 2026) - The Atlantic Antic™ Festival, produced by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC), returns for its 51st year on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 12-6 p.m.
Written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou, at 59E59 Theaters September 10 - October 10; Off-Broadway run opens September 13
New York, NY – New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre present the world premiere of Lean-To, written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou, running Off-Broadway September 10 - October 10, 2026 for 32 performances in a limited 5-week engagement at 59E59 Theaters, Theater B, located at 59 East 59th Street in New York City. Previews begin September 10 for a September 13 opening.
August 22, Departing from Pier 16, $20–$70
New York, N.Y. - Looking for an unforgettable sailing experience that combines ecology, culture, music, architecture, and other engaging topics with breathtaking sights? Look no further than the South Street Seaport Museum’s program sails! This collection of sails enhances the Museum’s already fantastic daytime sailing experience aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer with an array of fascinating events.
Coney Island, N.Y. - The legend lives on! Building upon the success of last year's Pee-Wee Herman Look Alike Competition, Coney Island USA is thrilled to bring the fun back to the streets of Coney Island to once again celebrate the birthday of legendary actor and comedian, Paul Reubens, and his most notable character, Pee-wee Herman. We invite you to join us for the 2nd Coney Island Pee-wee Herman Look Alike Contest!…
Aug 11, 2026
A special exhibition of works exploring the editorial research and experimental practice of prolific Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni
New York, N.Y. (August 11, 2026) – School of Visual Arts (SVA), next month, will welcome “Building Books,” a special exhibition of works exploring the editorial research and experimental practice of prolific Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni.
