Monday, June 30, 2025
More Theater Monday - Lucky Man: A Warrior's Journey
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Sunday Scoop Week of 6/29/25 What's Happening This Week and More
You wake up one day and your mother is gone. She moved to Berlin? She moved to Berlin because of techno? Berlin moved to India? When did that happen? Berlindia! is an epic family quest into the heart of the many cities/nightclubs/couches/
The Tank's 98 Seat Theater (312 W. 36th St.)
7/5 - 7/27
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thetanknyc.org/
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2) Josh Sharp's ta-da!
Josh Sharp’s ta-da! is a one-man comedy show inside of a manic 2,000 slide PowerPoint. Expect dumb but erudite jokes and sad but sweet stories alongside the Herculean feat of stupidity that is memorizing a slide every 2.1 seconds.
Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow St.)
7/7 - 8/23
Opening Night 7/21
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit JoshSharpTaDa.com.
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3) Mr. Puppy
Mr. Puppy The Musical is the story of a curious toy dog with big dreams. Though stuck on a toy store shelf, Mr. Puppy dreams of adventure and wants to see the world. When other toys try to discourage his dream he bravely follows his heart and makes a daring escape in a toy flying balloon. Outside he discovers an exciting world of fantastic cultures and amazing music. It's a heartwarming tale and exciting multi-cultural experience for audiences of all ages. Mr. Puppy The Musical is a celebration of chasing your dreams and the thrill of discovering a beautiful world!
AMT Theater (354 W. 54th St.)
7/6 - 7/16
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.mrpuppythemusical.com.
8) BROADWAY’S
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TO HOST 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND COOKOUT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPIRE BBQ
HAVEN Boxing and local dance company Danse Theatre Surreality present Staying Strong Sundays: Boxing & Art, a FREE boxing therapy workshop and short performance of Shadowboxing in Blue on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 12noon-1pm EDT at HAVEN Boxing, 65 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11206. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit https://
Shadowboxing in Blue is an innovative, multidimensional project weaving dance, music, and boxing. This collaboration between dancers, boxers, and musicians explores an individual facing inner adversaries at different life stages. With the goal of fostering diversity, both in casting and artistic expression, the project seeks to deliver a powerful message that challenges norms and redefines the intersection of art, sports, and self-healing. Welcome to Staying Strong Sundays, where we invite community organizations and individuals to share resources, take a workshop, and enjoy a performance. Don't forget to wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in for the workshop!
Direction: Lauren Hlubny
Composition: Caitlin Cawley, Lauren Hlubny, and The Musicians
Assistant Direction: Kyra Hauck
Music Direction: Caitlin Cawley
Marketing: Minerva Johnson
Photographer: Lisabel Leon
HAVEN BOXING: Gaby "Gabalanche" Machuca & Andrea Fiorella Martinez
The series concludes on August 3, 2025 from 12noon-1pm EDT at HAVEN Boxing, 65 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11206.
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnickm PR 10) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks July 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 16 |
South Street Seaport Museum announces Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks on Friday, July 4, 2025. This dazzling evening on the waterfront starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pier 16. Early bird tickets are now available for $75–$95; get them while they last! seaportmuseum.org/fourth-of-
Enjoy one of New York City’s most iconic fireworks displays from a truly special vantage point. Set along the East River, the Museum’s historic Pier 16 offers unparalleled front-row views of the 49th edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, which will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges stretching right in front of the Museum, from the bridge to Pier 6.
Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for this backyard-style Independence Day celebration filled with excitement, color, and the thrill of fireworks lighting up the New York City skyline. There are two viewing areas to choose from at Pier 16—Red and Blue. Both areas promise great views and an incredible waterfront experience.
This is an all-ages experience you won’t want to miss. Take advantage of early-bird tickets now and get ready to enjoy your glowing evening on Pier 16. Access to the pier will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the sky comes alive with fireworks from 9:25 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Advanced registration is required. Details about timing and how to access the celebration will be emailed to ticket holders closer to the date of the event, once all security check points have been set by the NYPD. This event is rain or shine and all tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are limited, and space within the Red and Blue viewing areas is available on a first-come, first-served basis for respective ticket holders.
The Seaport Museum is also offering two unique opportunities to host your own private Fourth of July celebration on a historic ship!
Independence Day Pioneer Charter
Celebrate the Fourth of July in unforgettable style with a private charter aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer! Together with up to 36 of your friends and family, the deck of this historic ship will become your exclusive front-row seat to New York City’s legendary Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display. With the skyline as your backdrop and fireworks lighting up the night, this experience promises an evening of magic. Don’t miss this opportunity—inquire now to reserve your exclusive Independence Day charter! This charter fee starts at $8,000. Email charters@seany.org to learn more.
Make Wavertree Your Exclusive Party Destination
This Independence Day, make the 1885 tall ship Wavertree your exclusive event destination! Moored along the southern edge of Pier 16, this magnificent, three-masted vessel—listed on the National Register of Historic Places—offers a stunning waterfront setting and unbeatable views of the iconic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display. Whether you’re planning an epic gathering with hundreds of friends and family or an impressive corporate event, Wavertree sets the stage for a night to remember. From full bars to passed hors d’oeuvres, your vision can come to life aboard this historic tall ship. This rental fee starts at $30,000. Email events@seany.org to learn more.
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 11) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free July Family Activity Weekends: Build a Baggywrinkle July 5–July 31, 2025 | 11am–4:30pm |
seaportmuseum.org/family-
July 2025: Build a Baggywrinkle
Join the Seaport Museum for an all-ages activity where you get to learn about the common ships’ tool known as a baggywrinkle––a soft covering used to protect sails from damage. You’ll get to see a real example from one of the Seaport Museum’s historic ships, and then learn how to make one!
Traditionally, baggywrinkle is made from unraveled ropes, but on weekends throughout July, you can come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and learn to make these important tools from scratch using colorful yarn.
This activity will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from July 5 through July 31. Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck. The lower decks are accessible via stairs, while the upper deck requires navigating steep ladder-like stairs.
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, July 5, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, July 6, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Saturday, July 12, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, July 13, 2025; 11am–4:45pm; Father’s Day
Saturday, July 19, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, July 20, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Saturday, July 26, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, July 27, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
About Family Activity Weekends
Weekends bring fun activities for the whole family to the South Street Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Seaport Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose. Activities and their locations change each month to highlight various aspects of maritime history, New York City’s beginnings as a port city, or the Museum’s collections and offerings. seaportmuseum.org/family-
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
Still More Theater Saturday - Dorothy's Dictionary
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Theater Thursday - Lights Out: Nat King Cole
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Where-To-Go Wednesday - Drumthwacket
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tips for Tuesday - Books: An Irish Summer & Come Knocking; & Movie: A Season for Love
We may have been given complimentary copies and/or access for review purposes to any books, products, and/or any other visual or audio media mentioned below. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.
Books: An Irish Summer & Come Knocking
Today, we recommend An Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige. When the bed and breakfast where Chelsea has been working since college unexpectedly closes, she takes a temporary job at a hostel in Galway, Ireland, until she can get her life back on track. At first, she hates everything. However, tour guide Collin is determined to show her all that Ireland has to offer, and she quickly finds herself drawn to the place, the people, and especially the man, although she is still determined to go home at the end of the summer.
This is a sweet and charming romance, albeit largely predictable. Chelsea and Collin make an adorable couple, even though you can see the end coming right from the beginning. It is nice, however, that the third act conflict is actually believable in terms of the story and not some annoying and unnecessary contrivance that comes out of nowhere.
There are plenty of touching relationships and great family vibes as Chelsea and her coworkers quickly become like family. She also has an extremely supportive best friend from back home, who is like a sister to her. It is nice how close they remain despite the distance and the fact that their lives are quickly diverging.
The book also functions as a kind of travelogue. You can get a taste of Ireland just from reading it.
On the whole, if you are a romance fan and not necessarily looking for something new and different but happy to enjoy a tried-and-true formula romance, you should enjoy this book.
Today, we recommend Come Knocking by Mike Bockhoven. Come Knocking is a unique and interactive theatrical experience as well as the hottest ticket around. Then, it all comes crashing down in one horrific night of violence. Intrepid reporter Adam Jakes is determined to uncover the truth of what happened.
This is an intriguing thrill ride of a story, but definitely not for the faint of heart. Much of it deals with the absolute worst of humanity, and therefore, it can be hard to read. It is, however, quite unique and exciting.
The story is told through a series of interviews. While this allows the reader to get into the minds of a variety of characters, it also distances the reader from the story since you don't get a clear overall picture until the end of the book. This can be a good thing; however, as it slightly blunts the impact of the extreme gruesomeness of the story, otherwise, unless you are a psychopath, the horror of it all is too much to take in all at once.
The book may be triggering if you or a loved one has been a victim of guns, fire, a severe beating, or other types of violence. However, if this does not apply to you and you are looking for something completely unique and you are not afraid of a book that is loaded with descriptions of extremely appalling violence, you may enjoy it.
Movie: A Season for Love
Today, we are talking about A Season for Love. This film starts out as a sweet romance between a highly motivated doctor and a slightly awkward filmmaker, who is refreshingly free of macho posturing. However, it quickly devolves into soap operaish territory. The ending is both unsatisfying and unclear, as the actor playing the filmmaker mumbles his lines although he has done this throughout the movie, it becomes a particular problem now as it makes it hard to determine the final line of the film without the ability to go back and listen to it again, maybe even more than once.
And that's our view. An Irish Summer and Come Knocking will both publish next Tuesday, July 1. A Season for Love is available on DVD and digitally for rental or purchase now.
Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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