Arts & Culture

SheNYC Arts Faces Venue Challenge Amid Censorship

Seeking a new home after content restrictions at historic theater

After eight years of championing gender equity in theater, SheNYC Arts—the premier organization producing work by women, trans, and nonbinary writers—is unexpectedly being forced to find a new venue. The historic Connelly Theater, where SheNYC Arts has produced its shows, has imposed content restrictions that bar performances on reproductive rights, trans issues, and gender equity, sparking concerns about censorship in one of the world’s most culturally progressive cities.

Joey Bada$$ & Kota the Friend Light Up NYC Revelry Cannabis Fest

On the Revel made history with its first outdoor, open-air cannabis festival, attracting over 180 vendors and thousands of attendees. Hosted in New York City, this landmark event celebrated the booming cannabis industry with a vibrant mix of business, culture, and music. Vendors ranged from local growers and dispensaries to wellness brands and legal advisors, offering attendees an immersive experience that captured the growth of New York’s cannabis community.

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Chief Keef - A Lil Tour

Chief Keef - A Lil Tour
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Sat • Nov 23 • 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, NY

Rust Belt Dreams Come to Life in Brooklyn

The Locker Room Gallery in Brooklyn is set to host "Midamerican Fever Dream," a solo exhibition by rising photographer Summer Wagner. The show, running from October 15 to November 3, dives deep into the psychological landscape of America’s rust belt. Through vibrant, dreamlike imagery, Wagner captures the emotional tension between the region's harsh post-industrial reality and the surreal nature of human consciousness. The show invites viewers to step into a world where

Midamerican Fever Dream: Summer Wagner's Solo Exhibit

This body of work explores the psychological landscape of America’s rust belt, where the reality of post-industrial decline meets the ethereal, shifting world of the subconscious. Through dreamlike color-grading and long exposure techniques, Wagner depicts Midwestern characters in their everyday lives, their fever dreams, and the liminal spaces in between.
October 15 - November 3, 2024
Opening reception: Thursday, October 15th, 7-10pm.

Changing the face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100

Celebrating more than a century as New York’s storyteller, the Museum of the City of New York presents, Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100, which is on view through July 20, 2025. As the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary Shirley Chisholm, it delves into the life and legacy of this trailblazing legislator, whose contributions to our nation’s public policy endure today.

The Brooklyn Museum unveils new brand identity

The Brooklyn Museum is pleased to unveil a refreshed brand on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. The new logo and visual identity reflect and celebrate the past while bringing us boldly into the future. This rebrand marks an exciting new chapter, as the updated look is rolled out throughout the fall via new signage and collateral, a digital campaign, a new website, and a suite of exclusive merchandise.

Dolly Parton New Musical Inspired by Her Life and Career

Dolly Parton announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career, titled Hello, I’m Dolly, to Broadway in 2026.

Louis Armstrong Musical Coming to Broadway

Cast Features
Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart,
Darlesia Cearcy, Dionne Figgins, Kim Exum, Jennie Harney-Fleming, Trista Dollison, DeWitt Fleming, Jr., Jason Forbach, Gavin Gregory, James T. Lane, and Jimmy Smagula