A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Grace for President
The Little Theatre at Centenary State University 10/1 - 10/5
2) Little Women
Kelsey Theatre 10/2 - 10/9
3) Phyl
Theatre Row 10/3 - 11/7
In New York
4) 860
Imperial Theatre - beginning performances 10/1
5) All These Pretty Things
Theatre Row 9/29 - 10/1
6) Copperfield
The Duke at 42nd Street 1/29 - 12/6
7) I'm Gonna Pray So Hard for You
Chain Theatre 10/1 - 10/11
8) Other Desert Cities
Hudson Theatre - beginning performances 10/29
9) Slam Frank
Orpheum Theatre - through 11/30
In Pennsylvania
10) Witch
Sedgewick Theatre 9/30 - 10/25
B) Concerts
In New Jersey
11) Ustad Shafaat Khan 'Where East Meet West'
Sinik Center at the Lackland Performing Arts Center 10/4
In New York
12) A Celebration of Rodgers & Hart
Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium 10/5
13) Broadway Nights Off - Free Concert Series
Battery Park City9/28 Betsy Wolfe & 10/5 The Joe Iconis Musical Hootenanny
C) Festivals
In New Jersey
14) Culture Around the Corner
Long Branch 10/2 - 10/4
In New York
15) Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival
Susan and Ronald Frankel Theatre at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theatre Space
10/5 - 10/11
In Pennsylvania
16) Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Fest with Wheatus of Teenage Dirt Bag
Fishtown 10/3
17) Manyunk Out and About Festival
Historic Main Street 10/3
18) Rocktoberfest and Rock Fall Fest
Ridge Ave 10/3
19) St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival
1700 Block of South 9th St.
D) Run Extension
In New York
20) Delirium
The Space at Irondale - now closing 11/7
21) In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat
New York Theatre Workshop - now closing 10/10
E) Recording
22) The Waiting Concept Album First Single "To Be a Butterfly" to be Released
10/1
F) Rush & Lottery
In New York
23) Other Desert Cities
Hudson Theatre
G) What Else Is Happening
In New Jersey
24) Bergen Performing Arts Center Bergen Idol Entry Now Open
through 11/1
25) NJPAC Upcoming Events
In New York
26) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Standing Down Workshops
Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio 104 & 10/5
27) Andrew Lloyd Webber Releases Remixed and Remastered
Version of Original Phantom of the Opera Album
28) Brooklyn Children's Museum Reopens Rooftop Roller Rink
10/1
29) Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Love Your Library Day
10/3
30) Buena Vista Social Club Dance Along Hosted by Rachel Zegler
Schoenfeld Theatre
31) Ellen's Stardust Diner Celebrates Halfway to Harry with Golden Giveaway
10/29
32) Flushing Town Hall Upcoming Events
33) Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates Kander & Ebb
10/4
34) Mannes Opera presents Suor Angelica
Our Lady of Good Counsel 10/1 & 10/2
35) MCC Learning and Cultural Events for Anon
36) Works & Process presents Miami City Ballet: Patricia Delgado
10/4
Other
37) Fathom Entertainment Upcoming Events
A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
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2) Grace for President
Inspired to make a difference, Grace decides to run for class president and sets in motion an exciting school-wide election. But when the school’s most popular boy enters the race, Grace discovers that winning an election takes more than enthusiasm. Through campaigning, pep rallies, debates, and unexpected challenges, Grace and her classmates learn valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and what it really means to be the best candidate for the job.
Little Theatre, Centenary University (400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown)
10/1 - 10/5
2) Little Women
Little Women is a Broadway musical based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Follow Jo March as she pursues her writing dreams while love, loss, and ambition shape the March sisters’ lives. Filled with memorable songs and heartfelt moments, it’s an inspiring celebration of family, resilience, and courage.
Kelsey Theatre (1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor)
10/2 - 10/9
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3) Phyl
PHYL follows Phyllis Chester, a governess trapped in a solitary existence and walled off from the life she craves—until a moment of lost temper leads her to risk everything.
Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St.)
10/3 - 11/7
Opening Night 10/22
Billy Crystal’s new one man show.
Imperial Theatre (249 W. 45th St.)
10/1 - 1/2
Opening Night 10/21
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5) All These Pretty Things
When a 23-year marriage implodes, one woman transforms heartbreak into a gripping, musically-rich and theatrically-bold artistic confession that is as funny as it is fearless. Blending virtuosic piano, gorgeously sung original songs, and deeply personal and cathartic storytelling, All These Pretty Things draws on true events which invite audiences into an intimate personal journey through love, loss, resilience and reinvention. Moving effortlessly between razor-sharp comedy, emotional immediacy and disarming honesty, Tracey Yarad is at her most vulnerable – and most powerful – as she explores the unexpected ways humor and joy can exist alongside heartbreak.
Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St.)
10/29 - 11/1
In a stirring new musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ favorite and most autobiographical novel, brought to life by a spirited company of actor-musicians, COPPERFIELD! follows its resilient protagonist David from a difficult childhood through to adulthood. As a child, David endures the sadism of his stepfather Murdstone, the depredations of the villainous schoolmaster Creakle, and the mind-numbing routine of a London sweatshop. As an adult, he is visited by happiness and success as well as tragedy and loss.
The Duke at 42nd St. (229 W. 42nd St.)
10/29 - 12/6
Opening Night 10/19
7) I'm Gonna Pray So Hard for You
In the ruthless world of New York Theatre, Ella is the fiercely ambitious daughter of a renowned playwright named David. When Ella anxiously awaits the reviews of her Off-Broadway debut, an evening of celebration with her critical father quickly spirals into a volatile reckoning with approval, power, and legacy. Underneath the humor and sharp family dynamic, it's really about something we all carry: the desire to be loved, seen, and to know we're enough.
The Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th St.)
10/1 - 10/11
8) Other Desert Cities
On Christmas Eve, the sunlit Palm Springs home of a politically connected family becomes a battleground of memory, loyalty, and legacy when a daughter returns with a memoir and the power to expose the explosive truth they’ve kept hidden. As the past comes into focus, the question isn’t just what happened, but who owns a family’s story, and what is the cost to tell it.
Hudson Theatre (141 W. 44th St.)
10/29 - 1/17
Opening Night 10/18
9) Slam Frank
In 2022, a viral Twitter thread asked, “Did Anne Frank ever acknowledge her white
privilege?” And yes, they were serious.
SLAM FRANK imagines what happens when a progressive theater company asks
themselves that same question, transforming Anne Frank’s tragic true story into
an intersectional, multi-ethnic, genderqueer, decolonized, anti-capitalist, hyper-
empowering Afro-Latin hip-hop musical. The result is one of the most talked-about
productions in recent memory, a satirical reckoning that left audiences reeling.
Orpheum Theatre (126 2nd Ave.)
Through 11/30
In Pennsylvania
10) Witch
In Witch, a charming devil (Jimenez) arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth Sawyer (Holum) should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to tempt her and her neighbors, unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. Silverman’s inventive retelling of the classic tragicomedy offers audiences a sharp, subversive fable that debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
Quintessence at Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia)
9/30 - 10/25
B) Concerts
In New Jersey
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11) Ustad Shafaat Khan 'Where East Meet West'
Centenary Stage Company will welcome internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan .
Presented as Where East Meets West, the afternoon performance will showcase Khan’s extraordinary mastery of sitar, surbahar and tabla — three instruments on which he has achieved simultaneous distinction, a rare accomplishment in the history of Indian classical music. The program blends the cultural traditions of Indian classical and folk music with flamenco, pop, guitar, keyboard and western percussion.
Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Performing Arts Center (715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown)
Sunday, October 4, 2:00 PM
In New York
12) A Celebration of Rodgers & Hart
An evening of timeless songs celebrating the legendary partnership of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart. Featuring an all-star lineup of artists from Broadway and beyond, this one-night-only concert showcases beloved standards and rarely performed gems from one of the most influential songwriting teams in American musical theatre.
Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall (W. 57th St. & 7th Ave.)
Monday, October 5, 7:30 PM
13) Broadway Nights Off
On Monday September 28 at 7pm, Betsy Wolfe (Waitress, Falsettos) performs outdoors at Wagner Park in an intimate evening celebrating Broadway. Wolfe will be joined by music director and pianist Vadim Feichtner (Falsettos) and special guest Adam Kantor (The Band’s Visit) for a few songs, with staging by Tony Award winner Jeff Mahshie.
On Monday October 5 at 7pm, the series moves indoors to the Pavilion Classroom for The Joe Iconis Musical Hootenanny, a freewheeling musical theater songwriter night that is part variety show, part open mic. Hosted by Joe Iconis, the evening invites writers at every stage of their careers to share new work with an enthusiastic, supportive audience, alongside a curated roster of featured songwriters and surprise guests. Following its run at this summer’s Matchbook Festival, the Hootenanny returns for one night only. Aspiring performers can reserve a free ticket and put their name in the hat at the show for a chance to take the stage. Featured songwriters will be announced at a later date.
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park (20 Battery Pl.)
Both evenings are free and open to the public.
C) Festivals
In New Jersey
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14) Culture Around the Corner
Monmouth Arts invites the community to experience “Culture Around the Corner,” a vibrant, multicultural art festival. This three-day event promises a unique celebration of creativity, diversity, and community spirit across multiple public spaces in Long Branch.
“Culture Around the Corner” festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity and creativity. Attendees will enjoy live performances that showcase an array of cultural traditions, savor global flavors from food vendors, and explore art exhibitions featuring talented local artists. The festival also invites community members of all ages to take part in hands-on art experiences, making it an inclusive event that celebrates artistic expression and cultural connection. Activities will span various locations throughout Long Branch, transforming public spaces and activating local businesses.
Festival Schedule Highlights:
Friday, October 2: The festival opens with an art exhibition and reception, welcoming guests to connect with artists and preview the works on display.
Saturday, October 3: Broadway comes alive with live cultural performances, inviting audiences to enjoy music, dance, and artistic expression from around the world.
Sunday, October 4: The celebration concludes at White Chapel Projects with the Folklife Village, featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and performances reflecting the cultural richness of Long Branch and Monmouth County.
Multiple Public Space (Long Branch)
10/2 - 10/4
In New York
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15) Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival
Breaking the Binary Theatre (George Strus, they/them) announced today the programming for the fifth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. As previously announced, the Festival, which will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.
Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theatre Space (511 W. 52nd St.)
10/5 - 10/11
In Pennsylvania
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16) Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Fest
with Wheatus of Teenage Dirt Bag
Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates 15 years of very silly names and very serious beers - and a brand that was built on celebrating nostalgia - with a giant, all-day, all-ages block party taking over Fishtown. Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Festival will debut on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00am to 10:00pm, from Cecil B. Moore to Palmer Street on Front Street and from Front Street to Blair Street on Palmer Street. Headlined by 2000s alt-rock legends, Wheatus (“Teenage Dirtbag”), the giant block party will feature ten hours of live music, food and drink from around the neighborhood, two exclusive beer releases, and an outdoor market with nearly 50 local vendors, artists and makers. The fido and family friendly party is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.
All over Fishtown
Saturday, October 3, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
For more information on the 15th Anniversary Music Festival, Evil Genius Beer Company, or to find their beer n ear you, contact info at evilgeniusbeer dot com or follow along at @evilgeniusbeer on social media.
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17) Manyunk Out and About Festival
Manayunk Development Corporation announces Out & About in MNYK to Main Street. In honor of National Coming Out Day, this event will feature LGBTQ+ performers, organizations, shows and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone. Activities and performances will include a drag story time, open-air drag show, karaoke dance party and Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast by the Transylvanian Nipple Productions. Partners for this year include Brittany Lynn and Philly Drag Mafia, TNP Productions and DJ Da Boo Boo. Additionally, Philadelphia Runner presents Out and About Queer Run (Saturday morning) to kick-off this annual celebration. For more about Out & About in MNYK, visit manayunk dot com/mnyk-events/coming-out-day/
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18) Rocktoberfest and Rock Fall Fest
Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia’s biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia’s oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit. Come ready for live music, 100+ vendors, pet costume contest, Oktoberfest costume contest, cemetary tours, scarecrow walk, kids' root beer liter lift, wellness village and more. Don your best pair of lederhosen, sip on New Ridge Brewing Co. beer, and join us on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue and Leverington Avenue, with a Scarecrow Walk extending from Leverington Avenue to Hermitage Street. The event is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.
Ridge Ave.
Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
19) St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival
South Philadelphia will be a sea of red, white and green as a beloved tradition with roots back to the early 1900s returns to South Philadelphia. The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival will bring out thousands of people. One of the largest authentic Italian festivals of the year is back and starts with the annual religious procession throughout the neighborhood with a long line of the Statues of Saints and their faithful following. Food vendors will include The Kitchen Consigliere, Termini Bros Bakery and Del Buono Bakery. Food favorites include everything from meatball and porchetta sandwiches, pasta and gravy, cannolis, arancini, broccoli rabe, eggplant rollata, escarole and beans, tripe and more. Entertainment will include a special surprise performance by The New York Tenors, plus City Rhythm Orchestra, Quaker City String Band, City Rhythm “Sound of Philadelphia Dance Party," DJ Spanky Brown, DJ Bob Kelly, Nick Desiderio, Matthew Maisano and more. Family and fun for the kids will include rides, face painting, games, sand art and more. The festival is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.
1700 Block South of 9th St.
Sunday, October 4, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
D) Run Extension
In New York
20) Delirium
In Delirium, a couple is locked in an endless argument while the world outside collapses into chaos. As the boundaries between reality and delusion dissolve, Khamatova (“Her”) and Burkovskiy (“Him”) inhabit a space where conflict becomes connection, and contradiction becomes a form of devotion. What begins as absurdist comedy reveals its deeper truth: two people fighting not against each other, but for each other’s continued existence.
The Space at Irondale (85 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn)
Now closing 11/7
21) In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat
On the heels of the acclaimed sold-out run during Under the Radar, Obie Award-winning actor, playwright, and director Roger Guenveur Smith performs an intimate one-man show honoring his friend and collaborator Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Jean-Michel Basquiat and Roger Guenveur Smith met in Los Angeles, where Jean-Michel was painting in a Venice studio and Roger was rapping as “Hollywatts” on the fertile 1980s club scene. Smith’s politically charged soliloquies found their way onto Basquiat’s canvas, and Smith eventually created the role of “Smiley,” the Basquiat-inspired artist/arsonist for Spike Lee’s classic film Do the Right Thing.
New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th St.)
Now closing 10/10
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit NYTW.org
E) Recording
22) The Waiting Concept Album First Single "To Be a Butterfly"
Musical theatre writers Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell will release “To Be A Butterfly,” the first single from the upcoming concept album for their developing folk musical The Waiting, on October 1.
The Waiting takes place in a mystical purgatory in rural Vermont, telling the story of grief from the perspective of the dead. The musical was recently showcased at the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, where the writers presented the show to a sold-out audience and received feedback from Winnie Holzman, Robert L. Freedman and Irene Mecchi. The workshop cast included recent Hadestown tour stars Megan Colton and Bryan Munar, alongside Shannon Purser (Stranger Things).
“To Be A Butterfly” will be available on streaming platforms October 1.
TO PRE-SAVE CLICK: HERE
F) Rush & Lottery
In New York
23) Other Desert Cities
Lucky Seat Digital Lottery
Digital Lottery tickets will be available on Lucky Seat for $49 each. Participants must have a Lucky Seat account to participate in the lottery. Entries will open today at 12PM ET.
For weekday performances, entries will be accepted until 10:30AM ET the day before the performance, with winners being selected beginning at 11AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed. For weekend performances, entries will be accepted until 10:30AM ET the Friday before, with winner selection following at 11AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed.
Winners will have a limited window in which to purchase and claim their tickets, so those entering are encouraged to keep an eye on the drawing on the dates they have entered. Tickets locations and number of tickets are subject to availability; seats may be partial view. Limit of two tickets per patron. Entries are accepted at LuckySeat.com.
TodayTix Digital Rush
Rush tickets are available for $49 the morning of each performance on the TodayTix app, beginning at 9AM ET. Users can download the TodayTix app on an iOS or Android device and purchase up to two tickets for that afternoon or evening's show. A limited number of rush tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats may be partial view. Users can set an alert on the TodayTix app to be notified when rush tickets are available each day.
For more about Other Desert Cities, see above or go to
otherdesertcitiesbroadway.com.
G) What Else Is Happening
In New Jersey
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24) BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES BERGENPAC IDOL 2027
SINGERS CAN ENTER NOW – NOV.9TH
BERGEN COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS
INVITED TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Video Submission Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is calling on talented middle and high school singers throughout Bergen County to showcase their voices in bergenPAC Idol 2027, an exciting music competition created to discover and celebrate the region’s rising young stars.
Registration is now open. Students interested in participating must submit a digital audition video at www.bergenpac.org/education/auditions. All submissions must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026.
bergenPAC Idol offers aspiring performers the opportunity to step into the spotlight, develop their talent with guidance from music industry professionals and perform on bergenPAC’s iconic main stage.
The competition will begin with video submissions. Selected singers will advance to the live competition, where they will perform before an esteemed panel of judges representing the music and entertainment industries. Finalists will also receive extensive vocal and acting coaching to prepare them for the live competition.
bergenPAC Idol 2027 live finale will be held on Friday, March 5, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Bergen Performing Arts Center, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey. Middle and high school finalists will compete for the coveted title of bergenPAC Idol while sharing their talents with family, friends and the greater Bergen County community.
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25) NJPAC Upcoming Events
CHRIS TUCKER
FRI. OCT. 2 AT 8:00 P.M
Beloved funnyman and screen star Chris Tucker (Friday, Rush Hour) takes the stage! The Def Comedy Jam and Netflix sensation keeps his audience in stitches with laugh-out-loud stories from the sets of his iconic films, along with spot-on impersonations and hilarious takes on current events and pop culture. His razor-sharp wit and impeccable comic timing make for an unforgettable night of laughs.
MARIO ADRION
SUN. OCT. 4 AT 7:00 P.M.
You’ll laugh from start to finish with German stand-up comedian (and fast-rising star) Mario Adrion. His ironically titled debut special, My Struggle, smashed stereotypes about German and American culture. He talks about growing up in the Black Forest, living in Los Angeles and the hilarious differences (and similarities) between the two. Mario’s German Efficiency Tour was a global hit, so don’t miss The Superior Comedy Tour — and this fresh new comedic voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit njpac.org
In New York
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26) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Announces
Standing Down Straight® Workshops
with Billy Siegenfeld
October 4-5, 2026
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces upcoming Standing Down Straight® workshops with Billy Siegenfeld, scheduled for Sunday, October 4 at 2PM and Monday, October 5 at 7PM at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
In Part 1 of this workshop, explore the joys of moving and feeling like a kid again by STANDING DOWN STRAIGHT® (SDS). Created and developed by Billy Siegenfeld, Standing Down Straight® (not standing up straight) is an anatomically fact-based, injury-preventive approach to body-mind health. SDS guides us to use the relaxing force of GRAVITY rather than the straining force of MUSCLE to move and vocalize with less effort and more energy, whether on a stage or in everyday life.
In Part 2 of this workshop, think: science meets art. By fusing nature-made relaxation with human-made imagination, we use SDS to partner up with pals and use eyes, hands, and rhythm-singing voices to dance together to that great, infectiously joy-making music called swing. Think Ella. Think Sinatra. Think yourself, bouncing around and not giving a hoot about what you look like – only about what the kid in you feels like!
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27) Brooklyn Children's Museum Re-Opens Rooftop Roller Rink on Oct 1
Fall fun for the whole family awaits on Brooklyn Children's Museum's sunny rooftop roller rink: Empire Skate of Mind returns on Thursday, October 1!
he roller rink is a space for joyful movement and honoring the history of Brooklyn's roller skating roots at the former Empire Roller Rink at 200 Empire Boulevard, where the stars came to skate. Today, Empire Skate of Mind carries that spirit forward for a new generation of Brooklyn families - from newbies to skating pros.
Empire Skate of Mind welcomes families with children ages 3 and older. Caregivers can skate alongside their children or supervise from the sidelines.
Brooklyn Children's Museum's Rooftop (145 Brooklyn Ave.)
Thursday 10/1 - April, from Wednesday - Sunday
General Museum admission is required ($15 per person). The rink is an add on of $8 (with your own skates) or $10 per person (with rental skates).
For more information, visit: https://www.brooklynkids.org/exhibits/empire-skate-of-mind.
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28) Brooklyn Public Library celebrates
Love Your Library Day
On Saturday, October 3, Brooklyn Public Library is inviting New Yorkers to explore what their neighborhood library has to offer with Love Your Library Day, a borough-wide celebration featuring free live music, book giveaways, storytimes, crafts, reading groups, workshops and more at branches across Brooklyn. Highlights include:
Other celebrations will take place at branches across the borough; find the full program lineup here.
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29) GOLDEN GLOBE AND LAURENCE OLIVIER AWARD WINNER
RACHEL ZEGLER
TO HOST THE NEXT DANCE-ALONG PERFORMANCE
At the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway Hit
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 7PM
Due to popular demand following three roof-raising, sold-out “dance along” performances, the Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway hit musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will welcome Golden Globe and Olivier Award-winner Rachel Zegler as host of the next “dance along” performance on Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm.
Click HERE for a special video from Rachel Zegler.
A one-of-a-kind Broadway experience that is quickly becoming a fan favorite event, this crowd-pleasing special performance invites audience members to dance along with the show from their seats. When the music moves them, all audience members are free to give in to the rhythm—swaying their hips, shaking their shoulders, or just enjoying the energy of this shared celebration. The production kindly asks the audience to dance responsibly and to take their seats between songs so everyone can enjoy the show.
Click HERE to take a look inside Buena Vista’s previous dance-along performances.
Tickets for this special Dance-Along performance, as well as all regularly scheduled performances, are available at buenavistasocialclub.com
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30) “Halfway to Harry” | Ellen’s Stardust Diner Celebrates Residency Milestone
with Golden Giveaway
Fans of international superstar Harry Styles will be left feeling “Golden” as Ellen’s Stardust Diner celebrates the halfway point of his residency on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
In honor of Harry Styles’ 30-night run through October 31, 2026, Ellen’s Stardust Diner is giving fans the chance to come “Together, Together,” rock out to Harry’s hit songs, and celebrate one of pop’s biggest global stars!
Guests will be treated to live performances from The Stardusters, Ellen’s famous singing waitstaff, as they belt out fan-favorite Harry Styles chart-toppers. Plus, as a “Sign of the Times,” Ellen’s Stardust Diner will invite visitors to enter for a chance to win two tickets to Harry Styles Madison Square Garden concert on September 30, 2026. The sweepstakes are now live and will run through Sept. 28th. To enter, visit Ellen’s Stardust Diner in person and scan the QR code displayed at the host stand or on the diner’s screens and complete the online entry form. Visit the Diner’s Instagram for bonus entries. There is no purchase required to enter. The winner will be announced during our Sept. 29th event between 11am and 11:30am.
Ellen’s Stardust Diner is open 365 days a year from 7 am to midnight every day. For more information on Ellen’s Stardust Diner, visit www.ellensstardustdiner.com
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31) Flushing Town Hall
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Monthly Artist Meetup
Join Flushing Town Hall for a monthly meetup for artists of all disciplines from Queens and the greater NYC area. This is a space to gather and connect – to talk about current and upcoming projects and programs, and ultimately build a network of creative support in Queens. Members of the Flushing Town Hall team will also be present to talk more about FTH and its resources available to artists.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 PM Dance Lessons, 8:00 PM Performances
GLOBAL MASHUP: Greece Meets Garifuna
Get ready for a high-energy experience at our GLOBAL MASHUP between the KELEPOÚRI and Gogo Norales. On October 3rd, these musicians will play together for the first time, igniting the stage with their signature sounds! Each band will play a short set and then come together for a mashup designed to delight. Join us for an unbeatable event that celebrates music and community! In partnership with the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music.
Flushing Town Hall (13735 Northern Blvd., Flushing)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.flushingtownhall.org
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32) Songbook Sundays
at
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club
hosted by Deborah Grace Winer
LIFE IS KANDER AND EBB
featuring
Karen Ziemba, Matthew Scott, Vanisha Gould
Sunday, October 4th, 5 PM & 7:30 PM
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with LIFE IS KANDER AND EBB, Sunday, October 4th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
To reach Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, enter at Columbus Circle at 60th Street and Broadway, take the Jazz elevators to the 5th floor for Dizzy’s Club as well as The Rose Theater and The Appel Room.
Tickets for Songbook Sundays are $60, with student tickets available at $30. There is a $25 food/drink minimum.
To purchase, visit: Jazz.org/dizzys
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33) Mannes Opera
Upcoming Event:
SUOR ANGELICA
Produced in the exquisite Our Lady of Good Counsel, this gorgeous Puccini opera—one of the composer's personal favorites, yet not often performed as he intended, with the visceral resonance of a genuine pipe organ—will be performed with the church's magnificent organ and a mammoth chorus of singers from Mannes's voice and opera program. Suor Angelica takes place entirely inside a 17th-century convent cloister, so this production lends a site-specific immersive nature to the performance.
A story of family, lies, and heartbreak set within the restrictive world of cloistered nuns, this is the only opera in Puccini's entire canon that features no men onstage (the male chorus sings offstage). It offers a fascinating, intimate look into female relationships and the dynamics of a religious order, and will be conducted by Mannes Opera's Music Director Cris Frisco, praised by Rick Perdian in Seen and Heard International for leading his players with "color and excitement galore." Guest artist Mikhaela Mahony directs.
Our Lady of Good Counsel (230 E. 90th St.)
10/1 & 10/2 7: 30 PM
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34) LEARNING & CULTURE EVENTS
FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
ANON
FEATURING
QUEER HORROR WRITING WORKSHOP
AUDIENCE CONVERSATIONS ON QANON, TECHNOLOGY, & BUILDING COMMUNITY
ICED TEA MIXER
CAST AND CREATIVE TALKBACKS
MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today details for the Learning & Culture Events tied to the World Premiere of ANON by Anne Washburn (Mr. Burns, a post-electric play) and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Anne Kauffman (Mary Jane). ANON is the first production in MCC’s 40th Anniversary season.
MCC will host several pre- and post-show events, including an iced tea mixer, a queer horror writing workshop, talkbacks with the cast and creative, and several conversations about unpacking the QAnon Era, building community in the age of technology, and divisive public figures.
Details on the events are below.
MCC also announced today that Joel Van Liew (From Up Here) will be featured in various video elements throughout the production. The cast of ANON also includes the previously announced Jeff Biehl (The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire), Crystal Finn (Cold War Choir Practice), Andrew Garman (The Holdovers), Izabel Mar (Family), and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos (Clybourne Park).
2026 ANON Learning & Culture Events:
Wednesday September 30 at 5:30pm
Community Forum: Unpacking the QAnon Era
All are welcome to this pre-show community forum where an invited panel will discuss the impact of the QAnon Era and how QAnon has impacted our society today. This event is free and open to the public, no registration required.
Thursday October 1 at 7pm
Audience Conversation: Do you know who your neighbors are?
After the 7pm performance of ANON, MCC's Learning & Culture Department will lead the audience in a post-show conversation about the themes of the play and how we build community in the age of technology.
Tuesday October 6 at 7pm
Author/Director Talkback
After the 7pm performance of ANON, playwright Anne Washburn and director Anne Kauffman will speak at a post-show talkback about the themes of the play.
Tuesday October 20 at 5:30pm
Community Night: Welcome to Hell's Kitchen Table
Calling all Hell's Kitchen Neighbors! Make and spill tea with us at this iced tea mixer before the 7pm performance of ANON. This event is free and open to the public, no registration required.
Tuesday October 20 at 7pm
Cast Talkback
After the 7pm performance, the cast of ANON will go behind the scenes of the production in a post-show talkback.
Thursday October 22 at 4:30-6:30pm
Writing Workshop: Writing Queer Horror with Dom Martello
MCC is offering a free writing workshop and discussion in correlation with ANON about Queer horror. Playwright Dom Martello leads this generative writing workshop where participants will mold the flesh of a new horror story concept in response to images, sounds, and text through a series of exercises designed to let you imagination and impulses take control. No writing experience or prepared materials are required. All are welcome! MCC Writing Workshops are $50 to attend. For more information or to inquire about a discount code email education@mcctheater.org.
Thursday October 22 at 7pm
Audience Conversation: RFK? Yes? No? Maybe?
Can we stand true to our values while being able to hear other ideas? How do these values get challenged when we’re faced with a problematic public figure? Stick around after the 7pm performance of ANON for a post-show conversation with these questions and more in mind led by the MCC's Learning & Culture Department.
Friday October 23 at 7pm
Open Caption Performance
MCC will provide open captioning by c2, during the 7pm Performance of ANON.
ANON will began previews on Friday September 25, with a company celebration performance on Tuesday October 13, opening night set for Wednesday October 14, and a limited run through Sunday November 1, 2026 at the Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 W 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019).
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35) Works & Process Presents
Miami City Ballet: Patricia Delgado
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7PM
Peter B. Lewis Theater,
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Works & Process presents a performance from Miami City Ballet featuring Patricia Delgado on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7PM at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10128. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here.
In a meaningful full-circle moment for Miami City Ballet, Patricia Delgado returns to the company as a choreographer with a new commission. A Miami native and former Miami City Ballet principal dancer, Delgado has since emerged as an award-winning choreographer whose work spans ballet, theater, and Broadway—most notably, Buena Vista Social Club—and is known for blending classical structure with contemporary freedom and emotionally driven storytelling.
Before the work’s world premiere in Miami this October, see performance highlights and hear from the creative team about their creative process in a discussion moderated by Marina Harss. The commission reflects Miami City Ballet’s ongoing commitment, under the artistic direction of Gonzalo Garcia, to nurture artists whose voices are deeply connected to the company’s history while boldly shaping its future. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception in the rotunda.
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36) Fathom Entertainment
Upcoming Events
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Tickets Now on Sale for
No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story,
Coming to Theatres Nationwide September 25 - October 2
Nick Vujicic’s Extraordinary Life Comes to the Big Screen in the New Documentary Chronicling His Journey of Faith, Purpose and Resilience
Watch the Official New Trailer Featuring a New Song
From for KING + COUNTRY Here and an Exclusive New Clip Here
Tickets Available at Fathom Entertainment
When Nick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, doctors could offer his parents no explanation and no prognosis. They did not know whether he would ever marry or become a father, or what his life might ultimately hold. Today, Nick has gone on to accomplish far more than many do in a lifetime. He is a husband, a father of four, a bestselling author, an entrepreneur and one of the world’s most recognized evangelists and motivational speakers, sharing his message of faith and purpose with audiences on nearly every continent.
Tickets are now on sale for No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story, bringing Nick Vujicic’s remarkable life to movie theatres nationwide through Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, beginning September 25, 2026.
While Nick’s journey is a testimony to what is possible, the film does not shy away from the darkness he walked through to get there. Relentlessly bullied and isolated as a child, Nick struggled with depression so profound that at age 10, he attempted to take his own life.
A pivotal friendship in high school helped redirect Nick’s path. At just 17, someone recognized his rare ability to connect with and inspire others and encouraged him to use that gift to uplift people around the globe. Since then, Nick has been listed among the top three motivational speakers in the world, traveled to more than 83 countries, spoken to millions, met with 25 presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers and shared a message of hope and the transformative power of the Gospel.
To watch the official new trailer for No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story, click here.
Tickets for No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story are available now online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, please visit Fathom Entertainment or https://www.nickvfilms.com.
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The Met: Live in HD Presents First Live Transmission of the Season with Mozart’s Così fan tutte on Saturday, October 3
Federica Lombardi, Samantha Hankey, Ana María Martínez, Duke Kim, and
Andrey Zhilikhovsky make their Met role debuts, alongside Gerald Finley
Maestro Nimrod David Pfeffer conducts
The Met: Live in HD is available through Fathom Entertainment
In nearly 650 theatres nationwide
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Met: Live in HD continues its 2026–27 season with its first live transmission of the year, Mozart’s Così fan tutte on Saturday, October 3, at 1PM ET. Soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey star as the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, with tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as their lovers, Ferrando and Guglielmo. All four singers make their Met role debuts. Set in Coney Island, the production features authentic sideshow and circus performers, including a fire breather, contortionists, a strongman, a snake charmer, and sword swallowers.
Fathom Entertainment will also present two encores of Così fan tutte in theatres on Wednesday, October 7, at 1:00PM and 6:30PM local time.
Tickets for Così fan tutte are available online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit Fathom Entertainment.
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