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Broadway

12 Off-Broadway shows to see this May

Posted on May 11, 2025

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Arts & Entertainment

New Golden Hour jazz music festival to come to Plaza33 in Midtown this summer

Posted on May 9, 2025

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Metro Philadelphia

Josh Hartnett talks ‘Fight or Flight’ — “Everybody was there for the ingenuity of it”

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Things to do this weekend in NYC, May 9-11

Posted on May 8, 2025

Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

New York Family

Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

Classical style painting by KOZO

KOZO’s latest works radiate devotion, strength and sacred modernity

Posted on May 8, 2025

Queens Post

Afternoon tea meets floral charm at Ora La Casa De Las Flores in Sunnyside

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Art, drinks and ‘White Lotus’: Scooter LaForge’s upcycled tees wow at the W Hotel

Posted on May 7, 2025

Joe Coleman with Whitney Ward for Carnival burlesque show

Soho

Burlesque and blood: Joe Coleman’s ‘Carnival’ opens with a roar in SoHo

Posted on May 7, 2025

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New York Family

Delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in NYC

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Metro Philadelphia

‘Juliet & Romeo’ director talks re-mixing classic tale into modern musical

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New York Family

Mother’s Day Events In and Near NYC 2025

The cast of "Wonderful Town" at Encores!

Broadway

amBroadway | NEA terminates grants to theater companies, ‘Wonderful Town’ lacking in spirit and more

Posted on May 6, 2025

Jane Walentas Way Street Co-Naming Ceremony

Brooklyn Paper

Waterfront wonder: Brooklyn street renamed ‘Jane Walentas Way’ in honor of late artist, cultural pioneer

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New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

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Brooklyn Paper

Met Gala ‘antithesis,’ the People’s Ball celebrates style for all at Brooklyn Public Library

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Metro Philadelphia

‘Thunderbolts’ cast talk paving a new path in the MCU

A rendering of Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US.

Arts & Entertainment

Lenny Kravitz to be part of ribbon-cutting for new ‘Path of Liberty’ exhibition celebrating what unites America

Posted on May 5, 2025

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100 years behind the lens: Iconic camera brand Leica celebrates a century of moments during Manhattan event

Posted on May 4, 2025

Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago in "Othello" on Broadway.

Broadway

Snubbed! These 13 Broadway shows left out of the Tony Award nominations

Posted on May 4, 2025

Theophobia (left) and Josephine Network (right) will play at the Parkside Lounge on May 10.

NYC Neighborhoods

Local bands Theophobia and Josephine Network come together for one-night show at East Village venue

Posted on May 2, 2025

J-pop group One or Eight

Music

It’s all or nothing for rising Japanese pop stars ONE OR EIGHT

Posted on May 2, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Mirage cancels much-anticipated reopening after failing to meet city standards

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Cindy Crawford, Billy Porter, David Schwimmer and other celebs in new photo book that battles Holocaust misinformation

Posted on May 1, 2025

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QNS

Rockaway Theatre Company to debut world premiere of new dark comedy ‘The Value’

Left: John Singer Sargent's "Portrait de la vicomtesse de Paillade - Château de Blérancourt"; Right, Sargent's infamous "Madame X"

Arts & Entertainment

John Singer Sargent, seduction and the silent power of his portraits on display at The Met

Posted on May 1, 2025

Bassist Ron Carter performs at the Blue Note Jazz Club ahead of his 88th Birthday on Sunday..

NYC Neighborhoods

Bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday at Greenwich Village’s Blue Note Jazz Club

Posted on April 30, 2025

Silhouette of people talking at NYC photo art fair AIPAD

Point and shoot: Intimate talks and iconic works make this art fair a must for photo lovers

Posted on April 30, 2025

Day6 performed at sold out show at Madison Square Garden on April 19.

‘Did you miss us?’ K-Rockstars Day6 make epic return to NYC with sold-out concert at The Theater at MSG

Posted on April 30, 2025

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Artists give toys new meaning at Nolita gallery

Posted on April 29, 2025

Cole Escola in "Oh, Mary!", which was a smash hit play that will likely be nominated for the Tonys.

Broadway

amBroadway | Predicting the 2025 Tony Award nominations

Posted on April 29, 2025

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‘The Great Gatsby’ goes underground: Broadway meets NYC’s hidden culinary scene

Posted on April 29, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Open Stages music festival returns to Park Slope’s stoops and sidewalks on May 10

New York Family

Meet Central Park’s Newest Gem: The Davis Center at Harlem Meer is Open for Families!

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Music

‘Wake up’ NYC! CNBLUE rocks Queens with epic return after 11 years

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Reworked Runway turns Brooklyn roller rink into sustainable fashion showcase

The exterior of Macy's Herald Square decorated for the annual Flower Show

Take a sneak peek at upcoming Macy’s Flower Show at Herald Square store

Posted on April 25, 2025

ARTMS performs at Town Hall in Times Square.

Music

ARTMS talks heating up NYC this spring with new single ‘BURN’ and world tour

Posted on April 25, 2025

Capoeira

QNS

Capoeira celebration brings three days of Afro-Brazilian culture to Queens

Ramin Karimloo and the company of "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"

Broadway

Review | ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’: Arrrrr you not entertained?

Posted on April 25, 2025

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LIC Post

Solace House to host sunrise walk in LIC on May 17 to honor lives lost to suicide and mental health awareness

"Luxury Life Original on Wood" by Nelson De La Nuez

Nelson De La Nuez’s ‘Made in America’ promises pop, precision and provocation

Posted on April 24, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

New Prospect Park sculpture ‘Monuments to Motherhood’ celebrates caregivers

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Brooklyn Paper

Cassette tapes make a comeback at the first-ever NYC Tape Fair in Bushwick on April 27

Astoria Post

Sweeten your weekend with boozy ice cream classes at Tipsy Scoop in Astoria

Close up of a musician playing the electric guitar during a concert

Bronx

New exhibit looks to highlight Bronx’s little-known rock music history and impacts

Posted on April 23, 2025

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QNS

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to stop in Flushing for one-day appearance on May 3

Frankie Fest honors the life of local musician Frankie Maddox Rex (top left corner, and far right) of the band The FMs.

Brooklyn

Frankie Fest returns to Brooklyn with bigger celebration honoring memory of local musician

Posted on April 23, 2025

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‘It’s our second home’: Sunset Park seniors fight to save cherished center facing rent hike

Stonewall House, a residence for LGBTQ older adults, is based in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.

Report suggests pathways to sustainable, lower-cost housing for LGBTQ older adults