Featured Events in New York in July 2024 (May Updated)

Follow Australian Green Sea Turtle Bunji as she embarks on her first solo journey across the high seas and the incredible animals she encounters along the way. In A Turtle Odyssey, narrated by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, explore the amazing life of a sea turtle from hatchling to adult, and the great migrations undertaken by generations before her. As Bunji leaves her Great Barrier Reef habitat and swims hundreds of miles, she encounters many marine animals—including humpback whales, parrot fish, and even a great white shark—as well as threats to her survival, like plastic waste.

Camp Broadway Mainstage is NYC's original and award-winning theater camp that offers a transformative experience for aspiring performers. Held at Pearl Studios NYC, conveniently located at 500 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, this 5-day camp from July 8 to July 12 is a must-attend for theater-loving kids. Led by accomplished Broadway professionals specializing in staging, choreography, and music direction, Camp Broadway Mainstage focuses on the importance of the ensemble. Participants, divided into small age-based groups, go through an intensive rehearsal process to master songs and scenes from a beloved Broadway production. The grand culmination of their hard work is the Family Finale Showcase, where campers get to perform on a prestigious New York stage. Camp Broadway Mainstage is known as the "Camp of Dreams" and is the ultimate destination for those interested in exploring the world of Broadway. Participants not only learn about the art of theater but also gain valuable life skills. By the end of the camp, they develop confidence, refine their craft, and understand the significance of teamwork, respect, and personal responsibility in building good character. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to nurture your passion for theater and become a well-rounded performer. Secure your spot at Camp Broadway Mainstage today, and experience the magic of Broadway firsthand. Tickets are available for $1,595, so book now and embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and artistic growth.

A Westside Experiment Young Actors Laboratory Summer 2024 is an exciting opportunity for students in Grades 5-8, 9-12, and College to develop their skills in original devised theater. This unique program is taught in American Sign Language and English, ensuring accessibility for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing students alike. The program runs from July 8 to July 20, 2024, with classes taking place Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. Early drop-off options are available for added convenience. The culmination of the program will be a performance on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11am, giving students the chance to showcase their talents. The location for this exciting event is 154 Christopher St, 3B, NYC. The Young Actors Laboratory program, an offshoot of IRT Theater's 3B Development Series, offers a unique twist on traditional theater education. Led by renowned theater director Jules Dameron and accomplished actress Treshelle M. Edmond, this program goes beyond the usual theater essentials, incorporating sign language, spoken word, mime, storytelling, dance, and music. No prior acting experience is necessary, making this program suitable for students of all backgrounds and interests. Artists of various disciplines are encouraged to apply and bring their open minds to be blown away by this unforgettable experience. This program is supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Accessible seating and interpretation services are available for individuals with disabilities. For more information, please contact IRT at 212-206-6875 or we@irttheater.org.

The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo 2024 is the ideal platform for manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, converters, contract specifiers, and designers to discover new fabrics and products for their latest home collections. This dedicated event will be held at the prestigious Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, from July 16th to July 18th, 2024. Attendees can expect to find a wide range of textiles and products that meet their specific requirements. In addition to the exciting sourcing opportunities, the Home Textiles Sourcing Expo 2024 also offers attendees ample educational resources. Texworld USA's seminar sessions, organized by Lenzing Fibers, provide valuable insights and cover the latest trends in the apparel textile industry. Led by industry professionals, these informative sessions will address various topics relevant to the global textile industry. Join industry experts and like-minded professionals at the Home Textiles Sourcing Expo 2024 to expand your network, gain valuable knowledge, and discover the latest innovations in the textile industry. Don't miss this exclusive event that brings together the best in the business. Visit the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City to explore the vast array of fabrics and products for your home collections.

Are you an aspiring actor looking to enhance your craft? Look no further than "Acting Professionally: The Essential Guide for the Actor," an arts event taking place at the esteemed Drama Book Shop in New York City. This event, scheduled for July 16, 2024, promises to be a game-changer for actors of all levels. With a focus on providing essential guidance and insider tips, attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the world of professional acting. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this event is sure to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive world of acting. Tickets for this exclusive event will go on sale on June 16 at 12:00 AM. Don't miss this opportunity to take your acting career to the next level. Mark your calendars and secure your spot at "Acting Professionally: The Essential Guide for the Actor" today!

Witness the top female comedians in America vying for a spot in the Finale at Rodney's on August 14th for the 2024 Ladies of Laughter "Her Time" Competition hosted by Regina DeCicco! For over two decades, Ladies of Laughter has been a key player in launching the careers of numerous women in comedy, earning a reputation as THE Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy. Notable past participants include Amy Schumer, Melissa Rauch, Michelle Buteau, Jessica Kirson, and many more. Competitors will be contending for $10,000 worth of comedy bookings, extensive publicity, and the prestigious Ladies of Laughter titles. Secure your tickets for only $28.52 to witness the hilarity unfold at Rodney's, located at 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065, on July 17, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a showcase that celebrates the talent and wit of female comedians.

Faster Horses Festival, set to take place at Michigan International Speedway on July 19, 2024, is gearing up to be a must-see event for country music enthusiasts. The festival, located at 12626 US Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI, 49230, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with top-notch performances and high-energy vibes. Attendees can look forward to a lineup of chart-topping artists and bands, ensuring a weekend packed with fantastic music and good times. From the moment the show kicks off, the audience will be taken on a musical journey like no other. Tickets for Faster Horses Festival will be available for purchase starting from February 8, 2024, at 5:13 PM, until July 22, 2024, at 3:00 AM. Mark your calendars and get ready to saddle up for an exhilarating ride at Faster Horses Festival!

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Misery Signals - Blood is Forever, Love is Forever Farewell Tour, set to take place at Warsaw on July 26, 2024. Located at 261 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of the band. The concert will feature a lineup of their greatest hits, including fan-favorites that will have the audience on their feet all night long. Tickets for this exclusive event will be available for purchase starting from April 3, 2024, at 14:00, until July 27, 2024, at 00:00. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this historic farewell tour as Misery Signals bids farewell to their loyal supporters with a night of music that will resonate forever. Join the crowd and witness the magic of Misery Signals live on stage one last time.

Experience the thrill of the Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 NYC, taking place in New York City at the picturesque Hudson River Trails. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to join a small, private group of 15-20 participants per wave, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience for all runners. Whether you prefer to run or walk, this race welcomes all paces and ages, with under 18 participants accompanied by a guardian. Participants can enjoy a stress-free run without the pressure of timing chips, although timing assistance is available upon request using bib numbers provided on race day. The event includes a premium running shirt and a finisher's medal, with swag items conveniently shipped directly to the participant's US address. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual run option is available, allowing runners to complete the race at their own pace and location. Additionally, participants can sign up for multiple races at a discounted rate, with the opportunity to receive a custom Runner's Trophy upon completing three runs. Join the Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 NYC and be part of a community that not only supports personal goals but also gives back through the "Around the World Run" initiative, providing registrations and swag to those in need.

The Affiliate Summit East 2024 conference in New York at the New York Marriott Marquis aims to offer educational sessions focusing on current industry issues and creating a conducive networking environment for affiliate marketers. Attendees include a diverse group of decision-makers such as online publishers, influencers, media owners, traffic sources, advertisers, global brands, networks, technology firms, agencies, and other solution providers. Participating in this event provides a unique opportunity to showcase your solutions and establish valuable face-to-face relationships. Affiliate Summit East 2024 will take place from July 29 to July 30, 2024. Mark your calendars now to ensure you don't miss out on this valuable event.

"I STOPPED PAINTING WHEN I WAS PREGNANT. THE SMELL OF THE OIL PAINTS AND THE TURPS MADE ME FEEL PHYSICALLY SICK, AND EVEN AFTER MY TERMINATION, I COULDN'T PAINT. IT'S LIKE I NEEDED TO PUNISH MYSELF BY STOPPING THE THING I LOVED DOING THE MOST. I HATED MY BODY; I WAS SCARED OF THE DARK; I WAS SCARED OF BEING ASLEEP. I WAS SUFFERING FROM GUILT AND PUNISHING MYSELF, SO I THREW MYSELF IN A BOX AND GAVE MYSELF THREE AND A HALF WEEKS TO SORT IT OUT. AND I DID. MY ONLY REGRET ABOUT THIS PROJECT WAS THAT I DIDN'T CARRY ON PAINTING FROM THAT MOMENT. IT TOOK ME ANOTHER FIVE YEARS BEFORE I STARTED PAINTING AGAIN." Tracey Emin After a traumatic period in the early 90s with two abortions, Tracey Emin could not physically stand the thought of painting and wanted to face her troubled relationship with the medium. Through fish-eye lenses in the exterior walls of the room, visitors could follow glimpses of Emin’s process. The entire collection of artworks and objects in the room were preserved as an installation, which are all exhibited here in their original constellation. The paintings and drawings that Emin created in the process refer to and appropriate works by male artists Egon Schiele, Yves Klein, Edvard Munch, and Pablo Picasso. Historically, women’s access to the artist’s studio have been as models, not artists. The representation of women has been a male affair, where the female nude stands out as the most distinct example of the objectification of the female body. Further, Emin documented the performance in the photographic series The Life Model Goes Mad, in which she takes on the role of the model in her own studio, reclaiming female identity and sexuality. Exorcism of the Last Painting I Ever Made stands out as a pivotal work and predecessor to a line of works, in which Emin uses her own life, trauma, and emotions as a means of expression, with the most widely recognized piece being My Bed (1998). In this work, Emin positions herself in the double role as both model and artist, challenging the universal acceptance of women as objects of the male gaze. Fueled unapologetically by the intimate and personal, Emin offers up universal themes of love, loss, desire, and grief, the constructs of self and the female experience. This exhibition at Faurschou New York marks the first time that this seminal work of art is exhibited in the United States.

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of The Met’s Arts of Korea gallery, Lineages: Korean Art at The Met showcases highlights of the Museum’s collection paired with important international loans of Korean modern and contemporary art. This juxtaposition of historic and contemporary artworks—from twelfth- and thirteenth-century celadons to futuristic cyborg sculptures made in the 2000s—displays the history of Korean art in broad strokes through four intertwined themes—lines, people, places, and things. Featuring thirty objects, this exhibition fosters a dialogue of ideas that have resonated across time and bound artists together. The exhibition is made possible by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, The Republic of Korea (MCST).

The reopened galleries dedicated to European Paintings from 1300 to 1800 highlight fresh narratives and dialogues among more than 700 works of art from the Museum’s world-famous holdings. The newly reconfigured galleries—which include recently acquired paintings and prestigious loans, as well as select sculptures and decorative art—will showcase the interconnectedness of cultures, materials, and moments across The Met collection. The chronologically arranged galleries will feature longstanding strengths of the collection—such as masterpieces by Jan van Eyck, Caravaggio, and Poussin; the most extensive collection of 17th-century Dutch art in the western hemisphere; and the finest holdings of El Greco and Goya outside Spain—while also giving renewed attention to women artists, exploring Europe’s complex relationships with New Spain and the Viceroyalty of Peru, and looking more deeply into histories of class, gender, race, and religion. The reopening of the suite of 45 galleries at the top of the Great Hall staircase follows a five-year project to replace the skylights. This monumental infrastructure project improves the quality of light and enhances the viewing experience for a new look at this renowned collection. Major support for Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800 is provided by Candace K. and Frederick W. Beinecke.

This porcelain head, a self-portrait, is glazed in shades of blue and covered with metallic droplets called “silver mist,” or gintekisai. The term, like the secret technique that produces the effect, was invented by ceramicist Kondō Takahiro (born 1958). Based in Kyoto, Japan, he carries on a legacy of innovation in ceramic art. For the last one hundred years, Kondō Takahiro and his father Kondō Hiroshi (1936–2012), grandfather Kondō Yūzō (1902–1985), and uncle Kondō Yutaka (1932–1983) have broken free of centuries-old traditions to pursue original, individual expression. Porcelains in the Mist brings together sixty-one pieces that celebrate the Kondō family’s innovations and talents. Their early creations range from freehand-painted vases to pure-white jars. Most of the works on view are by Takahiro, who often pairs his “mist,” which he describes as “water born from fire,” with dramatic shapes and textures. Several of these powerful porcelains reflect his personal responses to monumental events, particularly the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. Museum Spotlights are intimate installations of noteworthy collection works, recent acquisitions, and loans, presented to encourage deeper conversations about art, history, and justice. Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists is organized by the Brooklyn Museum based on the exhibition Transcendent Clay/Kondo: A Century of Japanese Ceramic Art, originally presented by the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, and guest curated by Joe Earle. The Brooklyn Museum’s presentation is organized by Joan Cummins, Lisa and Bernard Selz Senior Curator, Asian Art. We are grateful to Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz, whose generosity and enthusiasm made this exhibition possible.

At a time when photographs are primarily shared and saved digitally, many artists are returning to the physicality of snapshots in an album or pictures in an archive as a source of inspiration. Drawing its title, Don’t Forget to Call Your Mother, from a photograph by Italian provocateur Maurizio Cattelan, the exhibition consists of works in The Met collection from the 1970s to today that reflect upon the complicated feelings of nostalgia and sentimentality that these objects conjure, while underlining the power of the found object. Among the featured artists is Sadie Barnette, for whom photographs provide a portal to illuminate the forgotten history of the first Black-owned gay bar in San Francisco and her own father’s life as her 2022 work Photo Bar powerfully illustrates. Like Barnette, many of the artists in the exhibition seek to fortify the legacy of family histories, to emphasize the importance of intergenerational relationships, and to consider the ways in which knowledge and respect for the past can inform our current moment. Some artists such as Sophie Calle and Larry Sultan explore their own narratives to reveal the construction of desire, while others including Taryn Simon and Hank Willis Thomas examine histories that have shaped cultural and political dialogue. For some, including Darrel Ellis who utilized family pictures to negotiate the trauma of police violence, the personal is political. Deploying various strategies, these artists consider how a collection of images—like a talisman or an altarpiece—build relationships across time and can transform our understanding of the present. The exhibition is made possible by Joyce Frank Menschel.

Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s towering staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent.

"Don Giovanni" is an opera in two acts composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The story follows the life of the infamous Don Giovanni, a seductive and immoral nobleman who uses his charm and power to seduce and betray women. His actions eventually catch up to him, leading to a dramatic confrontation with his past victims and a supernatural punishment.

Once Upon a One More Time is a new Broadway musical that tells the story of a group of fairytale princesses who gather for a book club meeting, only to discover that their lives are not as perfect as they seem. When a fairy godmother grants their wish to read a new book, they are transported to a world where they must confront their own desires and fears. With a score featuring the music of Britney Spears, Once Upon a One More Time is a fun and empowering musical that celebrates the strength and resilience of women.

Six remarkably talented young men form a singing group who become international sensations: The Comedian Harmonists.

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a Broadway show—a ramshackle set, a leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery… and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway!

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Lovingly ripped from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the lady of the lake. Spamalot features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.

Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From orphan to Washington's right-hand man, rebel to war hero, a loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal, to the Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy. George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and Hamilton's lifelong friend/foil Aaron Burr all make their mark in this astonishing new musical exploration of a political mastermind.

The Gazillion Bubble Show is a live, interactive performance that showcases the mesmerizing art of creating bubbles. The show features a variety of bubble-related acts, including creating bubbles within bubbles, giant bubbles that encapsulate audience members, and even bubble sculptures that float and dance around the stage. The performers use a range of props, including wands, hoops, and even their bare hands, to create an incredible variety of shapes and sizes of bubbles.

The show is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, but with a twist - it explores an alternative ending where Juliet doesn't die and instead sets out to discover her own identity and independence.

What’s your fantasy? Ana knows that everybody has one—her especially, and she’d do anything to make it come true. And when she meets Jonah, a sweet and caring student at her boarding school, everything she’s ever wanted is finally falling into place. Except Jonah, like everything else in this moving world premiere play from Rachel Bonds, is not all that he seems. A singularly haunting and heart-racing coming-of-age tale that will keep you guessing until its final twisting moments, Jonah is about the true cost of survival, and the lengths some will travel to feel just a little less alone in the world. Danya Taymor directs.

Tosca is, ultimately, the story of a woman who wants to create beauty and to love, but who is swept up in the storm of history.