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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Still More Theater Saturday - Utopia Limited

We received complimentary tickets to Utopia, Limited for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.


What: Utopia, Limited

Where: Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
             119 E. 68th St.
             New York, NY

When: This event occurred from April 18 to April 19, 2026



This past April, New York's Gilbert & Sullivan Players presented their final production of the season, the infrequently produced Utopia, Limited. This show revolves around the King of an Island Utopia deciding his country should become a carbon copy of England by adopting the same customs and institutions. When the king's daughter brings in six "flowers of progress" to assist the transition, things go a bit overboard, and the people revolt.  



This timely show pokes fun at corporate overreach, political incompetence, imperialism, and more. Thus, its staging was extremely relevant even though it lacks any particularly memorable music, unlike much of the duo's other works.  



The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' production of this rarity was definitely up to their usual high standards.  The roles were well cast and the singing voices lovely. The set was impressive. The costumes were bright and beautiful. It was a brilliant end to another excellent season.


And that's our view. The Company has already announced productions of The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Gondoliers for their 2026/2027 season. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nygasp.org/current-season

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday.

Photo credits:
All Utopia, Limited production photos by Danny Bristoll

Images used in this post were sent by publicists, artists, and/or  PR firms and are used by permission.  Any Concerns regarding image usage can be addressed here.

Sunday Scoop Week of 5/24/26 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

1) David Copperfield
59E59 Theaters 5/29 - 6/28

2) I Wanttt a Unicorn Frappe!
The Tank 5/28 - 6/21

3) Shell
SoHo Playhouse 5/29 - 6/7

4) Torched: In Concert
Pregones Theatre 5/28 - 6/7

In Pennsylvania 

5) The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar)
Theatre Exile 5/28 - 6/14

B) Cast Recordings

6) The Lost Boys

C) Cast Changes

In New York

7) Every Brilliant Thing 

8) Hadestown

9) Just in Time

D) Classes

In New Jersey

10) Broadway Babies
Girl Scout House, Union, NJ, Ages 8 -13, 8/3 - 8/15 

E) Closing Soon

In New York

11) Death Becomes Her 

F) Concerts

In New York

12) Crossroad Concerts
Irish-Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion Explosion Encore
Irish Arts Center 5/28

G) Exhibition

13) The Promise of Liberty That Shaped a Nation
South Street Seaport Museum starting 5/27

H) Festival

In New Jersey

14) ArtWalk
West Windsor Arts 5/30

In New York

15) The Downtown Urban Arts Festival
LaMama & Joe's Pub 5/29 - 6/20

I) Tickets on Sale

In New Jersey

16) Riverdance 30 
NJPAC 2/12 - 2/14

In New York

17) A Walk on the Moon

J) What Else Is Happening 

In New Jersey

18) NJPAC Upcoming Event: Matt Fraser
5/32

In New York

19) Andromeda's Sister One-Night Only
Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater 6/1

20) Brooklyn Children's Museum hosts Little Chef's Burger Celebration for 
National Hamburger Day 5/28

21) Echoes of Revolution Immersive Walking Tour 

22) L'Alliance New York presents Euphoria
5/30

23) Lincoln Center Upcoming Virtual Event
Inside the Life of An Opera Singer with Met Opera Education 5/28

24) Manhattan Henge Season Begins
5/30

25) Noo Arts presents Right to Flight 
Kingsland Flowers Rooftop 5/30

26) PAC NYC Free Family Day
5/30

In Pennsylvania

27) Philadelphia Pride Related Events This Week 

Other

28) Fathom Entertainment presents Revolutionary America
5/31 - 6/2

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

Photo by Steve Gregson

1) David Copperfield

Fresh from its sell-out premiere run in London, Guildford Shakespeare Company's “unmissable” adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “favorite child,” David Copperfield is the whirlwind tale of a young man’s life from humble beginnings to literary renown: a journey of romance and adventure filled with lovable rogues, wily scoundrels, and benevolent patrons.  Three actors embody over 20 larger-than-life characters.

59E59 Theaters (59 E. 59 St.)
5/29 - 6/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 59e59.org/shows/show-detail/david-copperfield.

2) I Wanttt a Unicorn Frappe!

Jenny just got engaged and she's very very excited although her fiancee doesn't seem to want to help plan the wedding or talk to her. But when a Prince on a unicorn offers Jenny some sexy solace, maybe things will work out ok? I Wanttt a Unicorn Frappe!!! is a frothy satire about wedding culture, addiction, societal pressure on women, and just how far we will go to avoid the truth.

The Tank (312 W. 36th St.)
5/28  - 6/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/2026/4/8/unicornfrappe?rq=I%20wantt%20

Photo by Morgan McDowell

3) Shell

Fresh off a five-star run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Shell is an awe-inspiring solo show that cracks open questions about gender, anatomy, and desire, with the help of a sex-ed-obsessed hockey player and a powerful, otherworldly Peanut. The Scotsman named it among “the most unforgettable shows of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.” Bold, strange and funny, Shell is equal parts interactive workshop, theatrical spectacle, and spiritual release. It’s drag. It’s clown. It’s queer sex education like you’ve never seen before.

We meet Andy: a lovable, cringe and camp “hockey bro” who is starting a sex education club on his college campus to B(reak) R(eproductive) O(ppression). He’s passionate, confused, and believes he can “CHANGE YOUR LIFE!” Peanut is full of power, pleasure and a slightly terrifying hunger for desire. Told through an interactive sex ed class, which involves audience members participating in activities and lessons, they dare you to name your desires, to feel your body, to awaken your spirit.

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)
5/29 - 6/7

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  https://www.sohoplayhouse.com

Courtesy of Print Shop PR

4) Torched: In Concert

Torched! In Concert is a powerful staged concert of Pregones/PRTT’s acclaimed production exploring the complex legacy of the Bronx fires of 1970’s New York. Pulsing to the beat of salsa, funk disco, and hip hop, Torched! In Concert transports audiences between 1970s New York – when the fires gripped headlines – and the present-day.

Part investigative theater and part poetic fiction, Torched! In Concert brings to life the true stories of those who endured the devastation, exposing the harsh realities of the arson-for-profit schemes. Torched! In Concert pays tribute to the real people who fought back, who continue to seek truth, share their testimonies, and unmask the hidden forces behind the fires. Performed in English and Spanish with titles, Torched! In Concert is a moving and vital exploration of resistance, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a community.

Pregones Theater (575 Walton Ave., The Bronx)
5/28 - 6/27

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit PregonesPRTT.org

In Pennsylvania 

5) The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar)

Inspired by a real chapter of Philadelphia’s history, the play explores the era of “resurrectionists,” who robbed graves to supply medical schools during a time when demand for cadavers far exceeded legal supply. These practices disproportionately targeted poor and Black communities, forcing families to stand vigil over burial sites to protect their loved ones. 

In the show, a mother and daughter guard a grave in 1832 South Philadelphia, while nearly two centuries later, another mother and daughter navigate a modern-day summer camp on the same ground. As both matriarchs struggle to protect their families, long-buried secrets rise to the surface, blending humor with unsettling history and exploring the emotional and generational impact of these acts. 

Theatre Exile (1340 S. Broad St., Philadelphia)
5/28 - 6/14
Opening Night 6/4

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theatreexile.org/events

B) Cast Recordings

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

6) The Lost Boys

In partnership with Atlantic Records, producers James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of THE LOST BOYS, The Best New Musical on Broadway” (The Washington Post, New York Post), available to pre-order Friday, May 29. More details on the album, including digital and physical release date, will be announced soon.

Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters.

When Lucy and her two teenage sons move to town in desperate need of a fresh start, they soon uncover the darker side of this sunny coastal community. While Lucy tries to piece her family’s life back together, Michael keeps pulling away in search of belonging. As he finds connection with a local rock band and its charismatic leader, his younger brother Sam comes face-to-face with a startling reality: When night falls, Michael’s new friends are even more dangerous than they first appeared.

Palace Theatre (160 W. 47th St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lostboysmusical.com

C) Cast Changes

In New York

Courtesy of Vivacity PR

7) Every Brilliant Thing 

Mariska Hargitay joins the cast, taking over from Daniel Radcliffe in this solo show, beginning on Tuesday, May 26 and continuing through Sunday, July 5. 

Every Brilliant Thing is an exhilarating and heartwarming play, in which its central character looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that carried them through—all told through a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing that makes life worth living. Written by Olivier Award nominee Duncan Macmillan (People, Places and Things) with Jonny Donahoe, and directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall), Every Brilliant Thing is a one-of-a-kind solo show that creates an electric, communal energy between performer and audience, no matter the venue. It has been performed across the globe in over 80 countries on stages of all sizes.

Hudson Theatre (141 W. 44th St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit everybrilliantthing.com.

8) Hadestown

Joshua Colley takes his final bow in the role of Orpheus on 5/31.

Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, singers, and musicians Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W. 48th St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hadestown.com

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

9) Just in Time

Isa Briones will play her last performance in the role of Connie Francis on 5/29.
Olivia Holt will join the cast in the role of Connie Francis on 5/30.

JUST IN TIME is an exhilarating new musical that will transport audiences into an intimate, swinging nightclub complete with a live band, a stellar ensemble cast, and iconic Bobby Darin hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash," and “Dream Lover.” Discover the man behind the music who pushed back against the record labels to chart a new course for himself on the charts – a once-in-a-lifetime talent who knew his time was limited and was determined to make a splash before it was too late.

Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W. 50th St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.JustInTimeBroadway.com.

D) Classes

In New Jersey

10) Broadway Babies

American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union
Arts Center and Broadway Babies Theater Company, will offer a two-week, full-day musical theater camp for children ages 8-13 from Aug. 3-15 th , led by Union resident Brooke Hussey.

The camp will run from 9am-3pm at the Girl Scout House located behind Union Town Hall at 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, with a final performance at the DMK Black Box Theater within the Union Arts Center, located at 1980 Morris Avenue. Students will participate in dance, vocal and audition workshops, enjoy theater games and prepare for a fully staged final performance to be held on the final day of camp.

As a special bonus, students will also participate in a workshop with Tony Award-winning Broadway star Michele Pawk, on Mon. Aug. 3 rd . Pawk, who most recently starred in Just In Time with Jonathan Groff, has appeared in 13 Broadway shows and serves on the Board of Trustees of ATG and was a member of the theatre faculty at Wagner College in NY for many
years.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit secure.rec1.com/NJ/union-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjg5NDY

E) Closing Soon

In New York

Courtesy of Polk and Co. PR

11) Death Becomes Her 

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.  After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity. Life’s a bitch and then you die. Or not!

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 W. 46th St.)
Closing 6/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  DeathBecomesHer.com.

F) Concerts

In New York

12) Crossroad Concerts
Irish-Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion Explosion Encore

May 28 – SPECIAL ENCORE! Irish- Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion Explosion

Featuring: Jorge Vazquez (congas, vocals), Puerto Rican bomba percussionist-vocalists (tbd), PJ Doran (piano accordion), Bernadette Fee (fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).

New York Irish Arts Center (1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newyorkirishcenter.org

G) Exhibition

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

13) The Promise of Liberty That Shaped a Nation

The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation, a landmark exhibition of rare and historical documents marking a defining moment ahead of America’s 250th anniversary is the first exhibition to span the fourth floor of the Seaport Museum’s A.A. Thomson & Co. building following the extensive renovation of the historic 1868 warehouse at 213 Water Street.

South Street Seaport Museum (12 Fulton St.)
Opening 5/27

For more or to purchase tickets, visit seaportmuseum.org/promise-of-liberty

H) Festival

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Ananta Creatives

14) ArtWalk

West Windsor Arts will present ArtWalk 2026 on Saturday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the arts center, 952 Alexander Road in Princeton Junction. The annual fundraising event invites the community to enjoy an evening of creativity, movement and connection in a lively festival atmosphere. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, May 31.

ArtWalk 2026 features a one-mile walk, interactive arts activities, live music, dance and wellness experiences for all ages. Participants can pick up a map and goodie bag before heading out on the walk, which includes a scavenger hunt and opportunities to collect tokens redeemable for art projects, games, face painting and prizes back at the arts center.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit West Windsor Arts ArtWalk 2026 Information.

In New York

15) The Downtown Urban Arts Festival

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), now in its 24th season, will present the works of 19 playwrights, including those by Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines, Kevin Powell, and Arturo Luíz Soria when the festival returns May 29-June 20 at Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street) and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (66 E. 4th Street).

For tickets and more information, please visit www.duafnyc.com

I) Tickets on Sale

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Prana PR

16) Riverdance 30 

This milestone production marks three decades of the iconic show that has captivated audiences around the world with its electrifying Irish dance, vibrant music, and cultural celebration.

Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Center, One Center St, Newark, NJ
2/12 - 2/14

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.NJPAC.org.

In New York

17) A Walk on the Moon

A WALK ON THE MOON is a stirring new musical about dreams differed and one women’s desire for a life that isn’t strictly earthbound. Set in the Summer of 1969 against a blend of pulse-pounding ‘60s sounds with modern pop sensibilities, this story speaks to a moment when the world was alive with seismic change in culture and identity — much like today.

Laura Pels Theatre (111 W. 46th St.)
6/15 - 8/22
Opening Night 6/29

The box office opens on Monday, June 1 at 12:00 PM with the first 50 people in line getting tickets for $19.69 (two tickets per person).  Tickets are now on sale at AWalkOnTheMoonMusical.com. 
 
J) What Else Is Happening 

In New Jersey


Courtesy of Prana PR

18) MATT FRASER

AMERICA’S TOP PSYCHIC  MEDIUM

TWO LIVE SHOWS AT NJPAC

America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series Meet The Frasersrenowned for his extraordinary abilities and captivating personality, reconnects audience members with their loved ones in the afterlife through powerful, emotional readings. Attendees will experience a roller coaster of emotions, from laughter to tears, as Fraser turns skeptics into believers with jaw-dropping details and stunning revelations he couldn’t possibly know. It’s an evening of hope, healing, and joy that touches the heart and soul.

Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Center, One Center St, Newark, NJ
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.NJPAC.org.

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In New York

19) THE NEO POLITICAL COWGIRLS PRESENT ANDROMEDA'S SISTERS

 

WHERE MUTUAL AID MEETS THE STAGE

 

JUNE 1 AT THE ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY

 

Women hold the pen. Women hold the room. And on June 1st, women will hold the stage. The Neo-Political Cowgirls present ANDROMEDA'S SISTERS, a one-night evening of performance starring Orange is the New Black’s Catherine Curtin (Orange is the New Black) and more performing work from Linda Pallotta, Hansol Jung, and Jen Silverman, a panel with Miriam Raacha (CEO Broadway Housing Communities), EVLovesNYC discussing on-the-ground mutual aid at The Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 W. 20th St., NYC). Directed and moderated by Kate Mueth, founder and artistic director of The Neo-Political Cowgirls. doors open at 5:30 PM with a reception; the show begins at 7 PM. Tickets are $50–$500 at https://npcowgirls.ticketspice.com/andromedas-sist​ers-2​026

 
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20) Brooklyn Children's Museum Hosts Little Chefs Burger Celebration for 
National Hamburger Day

Little Chefs: Build-a-Burger-Workshop at Brooklyn Children's Museum on National Hamburger Day
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3 PM and 4 PM.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Brooklyn Children's Museum's Little Chefs: Build-a-Burger Workshop with Rogers Burgers! This hands-on culinary workshop invites kids and families to become burger masters for the day. Participants will design the burger they want to make, create a signature sauce with their preferred ingredients, and build a delicious slider with their favorite toppings while learning fun hamburger facts along the way. Each child will leave with their custom sauce, ingredient card, and unique burger to enjoy!

Two 30-minute workshop sessions will be offered at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This free workshop takes place during BCM’s free Community Access Thursday hours (every Thursday, 2 pm – 5 pm). Space is limited. RSVP is required.

For more information, visit brooklynkids.org

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21) Echoes of Revolution: NYC Unveils Preview of Immersive Walking Tour in Downtown Manhattan, Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

 

Officially launching in June 2026, the city-scale augmented reality experience that reframes New York City as the city at the heart of the Revolution – using the world of Assassin’s Creed® III to bring history to life  – will be available for free on mobile devices


The creators of Echoes of Revolution: NYC unveiled a first-look preview of what users will experience when using this app and diving into this world leading cultural experience that will launch in June 2026.  Coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary, Echoes of Revolution: NYC will bring to life New York City’s defining role in America’s founding. A preview can be viewed HERE.


Created by The Gotham Center for NYC History at the CUNY Graduate Center, leading global video game publisher Ubisoft and creative technology studio Sugar Creative, this multimedia 90-minute walking tour in downtown Manhattan will be a FREE city-scale augmented reality experience for mobile devices utilizing the detailed historical environments of Assassin’s Creed® III (set during the American Revolution).


Powered by Niantic Spatial's Visual Positioning System (VPS), Echoes of Revolution: NYC precisely anchors the immersive mixed-reality storytelling to ten real-world locations including Bowling Green, Wall Street, Federal Hall, and other pivotal sites across lower Manhattan. Thanks to immersive AR and geolocation technology and using the world of Assassin’s Creed III as a visual framework, this 90-minute experience transports visitors back in time, placing them inside the defining moments of New York City's revolutionary story at the exact locations where they unfolded. Visitors can explore a digitally reconstructed colonial New York layered directly onto today’s streets. The experience is available on both iOS and Android.


For more information, visit nycrevolutionarytrail.org, echoesofrevolution.com 


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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

22) L’Alliance New York Presents

EUPHORIA

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:30AM & 3PM

Le Skyroom at L'Alliance New York

22 East 60th Street, 8th Floor

New York, NY, 10022


L’Alliance New York presents Caroline Breton’s EUPHORIA on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:30AM and 3PM in Le Skyroom at L'Alliance New York, 22 East 60th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10022. The show is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here. L’Alliance New York is also presenting EUPHORIA to school groups as part of its Young Audience Program (learn more here).


Told through movement, color, and sound, EUPHORIA is a playful dance featuring two half-human, half-owl creatures who explore their environment using movement and sound. Through a poetic metamorphosis, the creatures develop a new understanding of themselves and each other. Created for families with kids as young as five years old, choreographer Caroline Breton invites us to find wonder and joy in the world around us.


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23) Lincoln Center Upcoming Virtual Event
Inside the Life of An Opera Singer with Met Opera Education

Join Met Opera Teaching Artist and Extra Chorus Soprano Danielle Buonaiuto for a look Inside the Life of an Opera Singer with Met Opera Education. This program is a virtual event. (May 28)

Browse the full schedule of this season's events: HERE.

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Courtesy of AMNH

24) Manhattanhenge Season Begins

on Thursday, May 28


Four nights a year, the streets of Manhattan’s grid become the site of a stunning sunset phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge. During Manhattanhenge, the Sun sets in perfect alignment with Manhattan’s East-West numbered streets, creating dramatic photo opportunities

Manhattanhenge dates start at the end of May: the half Sun will be visible on the grid on Thursday, May 28, at 8:14 pm, and the full Sun will be visible on Friday, May 29, at 8:13 pm. The second set of dates fall on Saturday, July 11, at 8:20 pm (full Sun) and Sunday, July 12 at 8:21 pm (half Sun). Between May 28 and July 12, viewers can see the “Manhattanhenge Effect,” where the Sun appears between the city grid as it is low in the sky and setting but doesn’t quite “kiss” the grid as it sets.


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Courtesy of Emily Owens PR

25) Noo Arts Presents: Right to Flight

Rooftop Season Opening Event 
Saturday, May 30, 6-9pm


Noo Arts, in collaboration with the Pratt Institute, will present Right to Flight, a rooftop performance and installation which invites NYC to reimagine the city for migratory birds: Site-specific installations and live performances across the Kingsland Wildflowers Rooftops crowning Noo Arts’ Greenpoint headquarters (520 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222). This outdoor event launches WE ARE NATURE: Transformation Stories, the 7th iteration of Noo Arts’ multidisciplinary summer series. Admission is donation-based ($5-$25 suggested) with RSVP at https://www.nooarts.org/calendar/right-to-flight.

Right to Fight asks the simple but urgent question: Who is the city for? Led by international author, architect, artist, and Pratt Institute professor, Dr. Harriet Harriss, in collaboration with fashion and textile designer, Brooke Garner, artist Leslie Ruckman, and students from the Pratt MS Historic Preservation Program, the project brings together architecture, public art, and collective ritual to raise awareness about the hundreds of thousands of migratory birds that die each year colliding with New York City buildings.

Dr. Harriss’ sculptural birdbox installation placed along the skyline will be complemented by a human-size grief nest embedded with handwritten community messages featuring cast bird-carcass memorials by Leslie Ruckman.

Live music by Celine du Tertre will be presented on the Sunset Stage, drawing from the songs of four extinct migratory birds: the Passenger Pigeon, Bachman's  Warbler, Eskimo Curlew, and Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, whose reincarnations will prance across the rooftops in costumes by fashion and textile designer Brooke Garner. Led by dancer Mariko Endo, audience members will be invited to move together as a “flock,” reflecting on interdependence between human and avian life. 

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26) Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Announces Lineup for Second Annual

 

26) FAMILY DAY

Saturday, May 30 10am-4pm

A free open house for all ages.

 
PAC NYC’s Family Day welcomes families of all ages to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the performing, visual, and installation arts.  This is a free, fun-filled open house for all ages. 

The annual event brings together local inter-generational families and artists with a day of indoor and outdoor performances, parades, live music, interactive creation stations, food trucks, freestyle soccer, facepainting, and bubble artists.  Artists throughout the day encourage family participation.

PAC NYC (251 Fulton Street)
Saturday, May 30 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Family Day will be inclusive and accessible for all. 

ASL interpretation and audio description will be available for all events.

 Sensory tools and guides will be provided throughout the building, and a sensory chillout space will be available for those who need it.

Family Day is free and all are welcome. To learn more or to sign up: https://pacnyc.org/whats-on/family-day-2026.


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In Pennsylvania

27) Philadelphia Pride Related Events This Week

Pride 250 Kick-Off Walk
Friday, May 29, 2026
Starts at 6:00pm
By Gettysburg Pride
At Gettysburg Area Middle School, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, PA 1732537
No charge

Gettysburg Mayor Alison Lintal opens the weekend with remarks, followed by a Pride Walk with American flags and Pride flags along the sidewalk from the Middle School to Lincoln Square and back to the Middle School. Please bring your handheld Pride & American flags!

Brandywine Pride Picnic
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00am to 2:00pm
By Brandywine Pride
At Anson B. Nixon Park, 405 N Walnut St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
No Charge

Join the first-ever Brandywine Pride Picnic - a no charge, family-friendly celebration for LGBTQ+ community members, allies, and everyone who believes in belonging. This community-organized event is designed as a welcoming, low-pressure gathering focused on connection, visibility, and shared experience. Attendees can enjoy activities for all ages, food trucks, and live music. Bring your family, your neighbors, and your whole self. All are welcome. This event is rain or shine and will take place as planned. Volunteer with us! We need volunteers to help with setup, welcoming and directing guests, and break down.

Activities will include lawn games such as cornhole, frisbee, and large board games for all ages; face painting; zine making; relief printing on T-shirts; and tables with representatives from local LGBTQ organizations. Guests are encouraged to bring an old T-shirt if they would like to add a printed design during the picnic. Live music will be provided by Frost & Fire, an all-female acoustic duo putting a fresh spin on favorite hits. Lead singer and guitarist Amanda Mae Hall brings expressive vocals and guitar, while classically trained musician Laura Leuter adds bass guitar and percussion. Together, they create rich harmonies and full-band energy that go well beyond the average acoustic duo. Local favorite El Ranchero will also be onsite with its signature pink truck serving tacos and other favorites. Families are welcome to purchase food from the truck or bring their own picnic. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the live music. Community members are also encouraged to bring an old T-shirt if they would like to participate in relief printing during the picnic.

Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Monday, June 1, 2026
Starts at 12:00pm
By Lancaster Pride
At Lancaster City Hall, 120 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
No charge

Join us to kick off Pride Month with our annual flag raising at City Hall in Lancaster! We’ll meet at noon, share a few words, and raise the pride flag!

Doylestown Pride Flag Raising
Monday, June 1, 2026  
Starts at 5:00pm
By Doylestown Pride Festival
At Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901
No charge

Doylestown Pride Festival will be hosting a flag raising on June 1st, at 5pm at the old Bucks County Courthouse Lawn in Doylestown to cheer on the LGBTQ+ youth of The Rainbow Room as they raise the gorgeous, new, Progress Pride Flag on the County of Bucks flagpole to kick off Pride Month.

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28)Hillsdale College’s First Feature-Length Documentary Revolutionary America 
Coming to Theatres from

Fathom Entertainment May 31 – June 2

 

A Historical Documentary Tells the Story of

America’s Founding and Those Who Risked Their

“Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor” Fighting for Liberty


Revolutionary America, produced by Hillsdale Studios and distributed by Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, is Hillsdale College’s first feature-length documentary. Narrated by Tom Selleck, the film explores the Revolution through the experience of Americans between 1763-1791, bringing into focus the political principles that animated their fight for independence and self-government, as the Founding Fathers risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” in a fight for liberty that would shape a lasting republic. Revolutionary America will be shown in theatres from May 31-June 2, 2026.

The documentary features insights from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn; Hillsdale faculty members John Grant, Wilfred McClay, Paul Moreno, Kevin Slack, and Thomas West; and select public thought leaders, including Michael J. Knowles, John Lovell and Eric Metaxas, along with primary source accounts, a compelling original score, evocative artwork, and dynamic visual effects. Revolutionary America will help audiences see the Revolution through the eyes of the Americans who lived it.

Tickets for Revolutionary America are available now online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, please visit Fathom Entertainment.

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