”The Final Fight”—written and directed by Community Board 8 member Todd Stein—is positioning itself for the festival circuit, by highlighting the issue of guardianship reform in personal terms. ( Photo: Todd Stein ) Private Screening of “The Final Fight” Highlights Guardianship Reform How much can one work of art rewire the public’s understanding of an overlooked, and perhaps misunderstood, aspect of the... City Arts 04 Sep 2026 | 01:39
Ann Gorewitz’s debut memoir, “You, Me, & the Dog, An Unconditional Love Story,” inspires readers to embrace the second chance to build family, community, and happiness. ( Cover: Maxine Collins) Debut Memoir Tells Tale of Love and Devotion of Comfort Dog When the going gets rough, the “ruff’ get going. After being rescued from an animal shelter, a speckled brown-and-white cocker... City Arts 03 Sep 2026 | 07:44
”Obit” by Rebecca Chace is a female revenge thriller about an advance obituary writer who interviews the college president who ruined her family. ( Photo Playbill by Theater for the New City) Obit, A Play: Getting the Last Word Is the Best Revenge Talk about writing what you know! Rebecca Chace, a New York Times writer of advance obituaries—a specialized form of journalism... City Arts 26 Aug 2026 | 04:49
Three friends show off their cosplay: two Jujutsu Kaisen cosplaysSuguru Geto and Fumihiko Takaba surround Nico Robin from “One Piece.” ( Photo: Christian Spencer) Anime NYC’s Turnout Signals a New Era of Geek Fandom Anime NYC is estimated to have attracted and estimated 150,000 fans to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Aug. 20–23,... City Arts 26 Aug 2026 | 01:26
The Times Travel “Eternal Midnight” exhibit, dedicated to the New Year’s Eve celebration. ( Photo: Lucy Rice) New Times Square Exhibition Celebrates New Year’s Eve Every Day Since its installation in 1928, the news ticker that wraps around One Times Square has announced the Stock Market crash of... City Arts 24 Aug 2026 | 12:20
Flower historian and veteran journalist Jill Brooke photographed with her third and newest book, “The Genius of Flowers,” alongside some of Brooke’s blooms. ( Photo: Courtesy Jill Brooke) Genius of Flowers: New Jill Brooke Book Expounds on Petal Power Jill Brooke is a Swiss army knife. An award-winning journalist, author, editor, and former on-air CNN correspondent, she... City Arts 31 Aug 2026 | 02:15
Nicole Cooper has shown her work across the U.S. While her medium is often oil on canvas, she has been experimenting with new materials. ( Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Cooper) Artist Nicole Cooper’s Work Offers New Ways to Think About Climate On the northern tip of Governors Island, just half a mile from lower Manhattan, a former 1870s munitions warehouse has been... City Arts 18 Aug 2026 | 12:10
Georgina Pazcoguin is featured in “About Face: Disrupting Ballet.” The documentary shows how she joined the fight to rid the ballet world of negative Asian stereotypes. ( Photo: Courtesy Georgina Pazcoguin) Busting Asian Stereotypes: Groundbreaking Film Redefines Ballet Going to see a classic performance of the “The Nutcracker” ballet has long been an enduring Christmas tradition for many... City Arts 17 Aug 2026 | 06:16
The Harlem Meer Performance Festival in 2025. ( Photo: Central Park Conservancy) Harlem Meer Performance Festival Returns to Central Park For Stormy McNair, showcasing local musical talent at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival is personal. As a child, Stormy... City Arts 28 Jul 2026 | 07:32
“Herself,” by M. J. Moore, is a work of biographical fiction chronicling the last two months of the American icon’s life as told by her one-time assistant. Both are starting life anew and bond over music, books, and writing her autobiography. ( Photo: Heliotrope Books) New Book Highlights Marilyn Monroe: Being True To “Herself” The blonde bombshell standing over the subway grate with her sexy white halter dress billowing up from the gust of air beneath... City Arts 24 Jul 2026 | 01:13
Thirty young performers ages 6-18 competed in the second annual Junior Stardusters, competing for a scholarship and chance to perform in the famous diner. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Future Broadway Stars Sing It Out at Ellen’s Stardust Diner Auditions Ellen’s Stardust Diner–famous for its singing wait staff, the Stardusters–once again hosted a singing competition for talented... City Arts 07 Aug 2026 | 11:54
Robert Farber’s long, acclaimed career in art began with a passion for painting. Instead, he would help bring photography into the world of fine art. ( Photo: Courtesy of Robert Farber) Photographer Robert Farber Is Bringing His Work to New Generations When Robert Farber was growing up, he wanted to be a painter. Photography was not on his mind—he couldn’t relate to his older... City Arts 20 Jul 2026 | 12:59
New York native Nicole Gomez Fisher is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. “Hurricane Seasons” is her sixth turn at helming a film. ( Photo by Stephanie Price) To Grandmother’s House We Go...in the Wake of a Hurricane Road trip! Something happens when three generations become travel companions. In the upcoming family drama, “Hurricane Seasons,”... City Arts 26 Jul 2026 | 07:13
Pamela Gray’s beloved 1999 film A Walk On The Moon, about a Brooklyn housewife in 1969 whose life changes when Woodstock influences her Catskills bungalow colony, has been reimagined for the stage as a musical. ( Photo: Provided by Jonas PR) Summer Of ’69 Returns as Musical “A Walk on the Moon” Hot fun in the summertime. In 1969, that meant Woodstock. In 2026, it means an off-Broadway show about when a counterculture... City Arts 13 Jul 2026 | 09:18
