Hello, it’s W42ST Lifestyle Editor Sarah Behling with Make Way For The Weekend – your curated guide to the best New York City events in one convenient newsletter!
I’m known to dislike early mornings, but there’s something especially nice about getting up and walking around New York City before things really get going. Whether it’s a quiet side street populated only by the occasional dog walker, a humble café filled with dreamy coffee drinkers, or a block of shopkeepers quietly preparing to open on a normally busy street, it’s a rare combination of solitude, community and peace. Wishing all three this weekend and beyond ♥️
…when you can only think about the future on Monday!
🎭 cast your vote
Some of us (not me! never!!) – theater procrastinators – we keep in mind watch that show that everyone talks about but never gets around to it and regrets it later. Luckily, a rare expansion gives us a new chance to gather our strength (literally) and see the water cooler piece before it disappears. Awesome hit in this spirit Fluctuating state – focusing on the “complex, humanistic thread” of two lives in rural Wisconsin – was continued at Audible Theatre. now until October 28th! Now is your (our) chance!
💬 thought bubble
Forget Halloween parades—the most remarkable costumes/cosplays and panels of stars, creators, and fans are back at New York Comic Con. October 12-15 at the Javits Center. When you look at Featured Guests, it always shows Chris Evans, which seems significant lol.
🎞️ this kiss, this kiss
I have seen tweet recently stated that “girls only want one thing – Practical magic house,” and they are NOT WRONG! I would add this every also wants Sandra Bullock’s incredible hair and Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing to be your witch aunts. Either way, Hudson Yards is showing a 90’s supernatural classic. October 13th!
💃 mambo, mambo, go!
Celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with a free New York-style mambo workshop led by world-renowned performer and educator Katherine Himemez at Ailey Extension. October 13th!
🎭I couldn’t help but wonder!!!
All. After many years (!) of creating incredibly stupid Sex and the City jokes, I can finally announce… that Candice Bushnell: True stories about sex, success and Sex and the City appears in Green room 42 October 12. Bring your stickers, bring your tribute to Lexi Featherston, bring your dreams.
🎭 free your mind
A bizarre combination of music, monologue, science, large-scale images and dance. Emergency games now until January 7th as a guest production at the Signature Theatre, where the groundbreaking show “explores the deepest aspects of the human experience with an exciting dive into the realm between science and art that is uplifting, emotionally powerful and revelatory.”
🎃 autumn mood
Okay…it might rain…again this weekend (!!) – but if the Weather Gods are kind enough to allow a little respite, there are plenty of fall festivals in town that are worth checking out. Visit the Atlantic Terminal Festival October 14Carl Schurz October 15 or Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo now until October 29. Say hi to the Great Pumpkin for me!!
🎭 23 and I went wrong
In the quest to discover your heritage—when is it better not to know? Intense family drama Redwood research”Interracial Family Building Project in a Haunted Land” at the Ensemble Theater Studio October 18 – November 12.
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Dracula agrees. Critics have great taste! Dracula, horror comedy is a high-octane, low-key and fun reimagining of classic gothic. With fangs of fury and abs of steel, the stakes are high for Count Dee as he flees vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and her motley crew. If you’re a fan of fun filled with slices, bites and beats, you can be sure that this 90-minute, gender-bending, fast-paced Stoker Joker is just your type. This Dracula has everything it takes to take the stage and leave the audience hungry for more. He may not be the next Ghost, but he’s in the same vein. You can count on it. draculacomedy.com
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“As his secret life of debauchery comes to a heartbreaking end, disgraced puppeteer Mickey Sabbath is plunged into increasingly crazed and maddening encounters with people from his wild and evil past. Part ghost story, part love story Saturday Theater reveals Roth’s power to shock and surprise in this profound meditation on mortality and a poignant celebration of life.” Philip Roth’s infamous novel, adapted by Ariel Levy and John Turturro (who I find endlessly fascinating!!!) is presented by The New Group. now until December 3rd.
🎤 and one more thing
Former Daily Show Host and Hell’s Kitchen resident Trevor Noah brings his quirky, wry, observational humor back to town. Off the record tour comes to the Lighthouse October 14-15!
🎭 now you see her
A colorful story about pachyderms and the New Victory puppet theater and Belfast-based children’s theater group Cahoots NI present Endangered Elephant October 14-29 at stage 42!
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🎤 article
New York Times acclaimed writer and acclaimed essayist Roxane Gay is celebrating the release of her new book, which explores the complex state of opinion in society. Roxane Gay presents her opinionconversation presented by Books Are Magic at St. Anne’s Church. October 16.
💃 feel the rhythm
If you can’t make it to the mambo workshop this week, here’s another chance to dance and celebrate Latin Heritage Month and learn salsa, mambo, cha-cha, jazz, hip-hop and house dance techniques. V Latin Fusion with Lyric Cruz workshop presented by Ailey Extension October 18th!
🎭 friel project
First part of Irish Repertory’s Friel Project presentations. Translations (playing from October 20 to December 3) tells the story of the town of Baile Beag, an Irish-speaking community in County Donegal, where “strangers came to the town to ‘standardize’ Gaelic place names by translating them into English”, in an article that highlights “the importance of language on a large and small scale and puts questioning the meaning of cultural expression and identity in Ireland under British rule.”
🎤 lasculturalistas live
Known for their unique cultural perspectives that are “the perfect balance of acidity and warmth, snarkiness and heart,” comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Young chat with GLOW’s Betty Gilpin at the 92nd Street Y at 22 of October to discuss emerging on the New York comedy scene and the inevitable multiple takes of Bravo!
…just in case you need to grab the hot tickets before they sell out!!!
🎤 yes, this is a real event
Can you imagine what will happen when Hillary Clinton and Patti LuPone appear at Symphony Space, hosted by Amber Ruffin? November 9? PLP isn’t exactly known for keeping its mouth shut (and that’s why we love it!!!) and I really can’t wait to hear more quotes like this.
🔥 Hot tip
If you’ve already stood in line (or heard about lines!!) at viral bakery L’apéro by 4F, know that the popular eatery has just launched a swanky new wine evening service called L’Apéro by 4F. — and yes, they still serve bread :).
⚠️ Oh god, I forgot to tell you
King Cadi plays at the Royal Theater October 13
Hudson Yards has giant sculptural flower displays. attraverso October 15
Marc Jacobs Sample Sale. now until October 15th
Queen and Adam Lambert play Madison Square Garden October 12-13
That’s all! Call me, call me if you want to contact me! (sara@w42st.com)
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