friday

thru sun: re-fest: culutrehub’s annual festival brings artists, activists, and technologists together to explore our role in re-shaping the future. this year’s festival engages the theme ‘re-collect,’ presenting collections made intentionally and unintentionally, by individuals, families, institutions, and computer programs. la mama (east village), free admission (donations welcome). >>

thru sun: new colossus festival: the annual new colossus festival brings a wave of sound to the east village and lower east side, with 150+ indie music artists from around the world taking over 11 venues. various prices (note: tickets to individual shows are available for purchase at each venue’s website). >>

fri + sat (8pm): the diary staged reading: theater for the new city (east village) presents a staged reading of the diary, a new anne frank play by claude solnik. using forward storytelling and flashbacks, the play follows the story of anne frank’s diary and how it eventually overcame skeptical editors to become one of the most widely-read books in the world. $12 general, $10 seniors/students. >>

fri 6:30pm (monthly): lower east stories: p+t knitwear bookstore + café (les) kicks off a band-new storytelling salon, where each month brings a fresh theme and fresh tales. first up: ‘new opportunities’. hosted by matt storrs. $10 admission ($5 of the ticket price can be applied towards any item in the bookstore or café). >>

fri 7pm (monthly): immigrant jam comedy: german-born, nyc-raised comedian and actor lucie pohl (overwatch) celebrates all things cross-cultural, international, and delightfully different during the immigrant jam stand-up show, featuring immigrant and first generation comedians. tonight’s lineup reps colombia, india, iraq, portugal, romania, and taiwan with yesh malik, vickie wang, andre de freitas, harshil shukla, and papirossa. caveat (les), $18.76 with promo code ‘jamily’ (reg. $24-25). >>

fri 7pm: filmmaker magazine presents at the paris theater: filmmaker magazine partners with the paris theater (midtown) for a new monthly screening series. tonight: director kelly reichardt and producer larry fessenden will join for a screening of wendy and lucy (2008). $17 general, $15 seniors/students. >>

fri 7:30pm (monthly): transplants comedy show: funny folks from all over tell jokes and stories about where they came from and how they got here at the transplants comedy show. featuring standup by leland long, nathan orton, shaunak godkhindi, cansu karabiyik, jason choi, graham cooper, and annie hildebrand. q.e.d. (astoria), $15. >>

Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, joins Jeff Atwood, software developer, writer, and co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse, to discuss concerns about the American Dream and propose a blueprint for its revival. Combining their personal stories of how they lived the American Dream, Vindman and Atwood construct a pragmatic, hopeful framework for national renewal – with specific remedies for reviving prosperity, security, and the social contract.

The Cooper Union’s Great Hall
7 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
Thursday, March 20, 7-8:30pm

FREE ADMISSION, but registration is required. Register here.

saturday

sat + sun (10am-5pm): j-hope’s ‘sweet dreams flowers’ pop-up experience: an immersive pop-up inspired by k-pop star j-hope’s new single opens at genesis house (meatpacking district) through the weekend, where you’ll find photo ops and be able to take home a complimentary flower bouquet. free admission. >>

sat 10am-4pm: making brooklyn bloom 2025: making brooklyn bloom, brooklyn botanic garden’s annual gardening conference, returns for an afternoon of workshops, tours, and talks. this year’s theme, ‘many hands, light work,’ highlights the vital role of sunlight in our city’s green spaces while celebrating the bright spirit of community. free admission (rsvp required). >>

sat 12-5pm: love letters live: an event dedicated to expressing love, gratitude, and unspoken emotions through handwritten letters: step into the podcast station at p+t knitwear for 2–5 minutes to share a handwritten letter—whether it’s a letter to a lover, a friend, a past self, a confession, a reflection, or an apology. presented by ten ten nyc and hosted by sam bail, founder of third place bar. any original expression from the heart is welcome. free ($10 suggested donation). >>

sat 7pm: flopsauce comedy show: the monthly stand-up showcase where comedians dish out their latest failures (flops) and successes (sauces) returns for more servings. featuring benny feldman, gabby jordan brown, james mwaura, lindsay lucido, and more. hosted by kayla kirk and becky granger. secret pour (bushwick / bed-stuy), free admission. >>

sat 7pm-2am: night in the library: brooklyn public library’s annual ‘night in the library’ (fka ‘night of philosophy and ideas’) returns for another after-hours marathon evening of discussions, performances and screenings that celebrate the free flow of ideas. scheduled: a performance by dancers baye + asa with musician laurie anderson, a talk on saving journalism and america without billionaires, talks on james baldwin, a rotating roster of psychoanalysts to hear you out, tarot readings, stargazing with the amateur astronomers association, and much more. brooklyn public library – central library (prospect heights), free admission (note: rsvps are full, but walk-ups will be admitted as space allows). >>

sat 7:30pm: peoples’ symphony concerts classical music series: elias string quartet: the 125th season of peoples’ symphony concerts continues with elias string quartet, ensemble-in-residence at manchester’s royal northern college of music. tonight’s program features the final quartet compositions of f.j. haydn and felix mendelssohn, along with fanny mendelssohn’s only quartet. historic washington irving high school auditorium (gramercy), $20-25 general, $10 students/essential workers. >>

sat 8:30pm: improvised historical drama: improv group help me i’m drowning performs an hour-long improvised historical drama based on audience suggestions. brooklyn comedy collective pig pen(williamsburg), $10 adv, $15 day of. >>

sunday

sun 2am: let the sunshine in! daylight savings time starts today.

sun 12-6pm: (monthly): pioneer works second sundays: art, music, science, and technology collide during pioneer works’ second sunday open house series, featuring artists’ open studios, music, films, mushroom + fungi-themed activities, and other programming across all three floors and the garden. pioneer works (red hook), free admission (donations welcome). >>

sun 2pm (monthly thru april): schneider concerts chamber music series at the new school: showcasing emerging musicians and ensembles, the new school’s annual chamber music series returns for the 2024-2025 season. today’s concert features ivalas quartet with clarinetist anthony mcgill and violaist ayane kozasa performing works by brahms, dvořáck, and coleridge-taylor. the auditorium at the new school (union square), $20 general, $17 seniors, $5 students standby. >>

sun 5pm: some fun lines: johnathan appel (john oliver), chandler dean (mcsweeneys), and maeve dunigan (the new yorker) fill your sunday with satire and humor readings with some help from guests leah abrams (the new yorker), charlie dektar (the new yorker), augusta champman (mcsweeney’s), alex dektar (the new york times), eli mandel (snl), and kendwra singh (reductress). $13.61 with promo code ‘somefunskint’ (reg. $18 adv, $23 door). >>

sun 6pm: michelle trachtenberg double feature: remember michelle trachtenberg at a double feature of two very different films from her acting career: harriet the spy (1996) and mysterious skin (2004). baby’s all right (williamsburg), $10. >>

sun 6pm (monthly): public victories: from running the dishwasher to running a marathon, four performers—and one audience member—share true stories of personal triumphs, big or small, at the public victories storytelling show. featuring ansa edim, max higgins, lauren davis, and andrea coleman. hosted by laura goehrke. young ethel’s (park slope), free (donations welcome). >>

sun 7:30pm: calvin s. cato: disney single: calvin s. cato (time out new york‘s lgbtq poc comedians to watch out for) has gone on a lot of dates, but wonders if it’s all worth it. with some help from leslie goshko on piano, he’ll explore the answer with an hour of comedy, music, and salacious stories that span from painfully virginal to dangerously lusty. qed (astoria), $10. >>

sun 8pm: natan badalov presents chosen fam – a work in progress show: in his new work-in-progress show, comedian natan badalov (adult swim) tackles empathy, family, and the middle east. tootles + french wine bar (astoria), $5 plus one-item minimum. >>

sun 8pm: the real housewives of brooklyn: get ready for a night of sass and shade at this comedic drag show celebrating the real housewives from all franchises. hosted by shaneeda bump at c’mon everybody (bed-stuy). $18.54. >>

monday

mon 4:30pm, 7pm (monthly): 35mm series at angelika: experience a series of classic films in their original 35mm format at village east by angelika (east village). tonight: howard hawks’ monkey business (1952), starring cary grant, ginger rogers, and marilyn monroe. $21. >>

mon 7pm: fun by design: the interior design game show: two designers go head-to-head in challenges testing everything from speed cad to identifying furniture in your favorite tv shows. hosted by interior designer and comedian laura fabius. caveat (les), save $5 with promo code ‘skint’ >>

mon 7pm: the weird algorithm: robot karaoke: sing against the machine! try to sing songs you know, but with syllable-matched lyrics from sources like yelp reviews, craigslist ads, and goosebumps book titles. hosted by jamie brew and jenn schiffer. wonderville (bushwick), free admission ($10 suggested donation). >>

mon 7:30pm (monthly thru may): music mondays concert series: the music mondays concert series returns for its 22nd season presenting dynamic lineups of classical and contemporary chamber music ensembles at advent lutheran church (uws). tonight: east coast chamber orchestra (ecco) partner with tenor nicholas phan for a program that includes works by william grant still, benjamin britten, hanna benn, and jon adams. a casual reception will follow the performance. free admission (note: if reservations are sold out, there will be a standby line at the performance). >>

mon 8pm (monthly): franklin park reading series: sweet sixteen: the crown heights bar and beer garden’s reading series is celebrating its 16th anniversary with cupcakes and an evening of readings by melissa broder (death valley), liza monroy (the distraction), jinwoo chong (i leave it up to you), andrew lipstein (something rotten), edgar gomez (alligator tears), and cynthia weiner (a gorgeous excitement). books will be available for purchase from indie bookseller unnameable books. free admission. >>

mon 8pm: purim and punchlines: a stand-up spiel: put on your costumes for a night of laughter and celebration as some of new york’s best jewish comedians perform alongside silly spins on classic purim traditions. hosted by alison leiby (the marvelous mrs. maisel) with guests ariel elias (kimmel), dan perlman (flatbush misdemeanors), josh gondelman (last week tonight with john oliver), and more. $16.11 with promo code ‘purim5’ (reg. $21.76). >>

mon 9:30pm: guilty pleasure: a cumming out story: queer comedian and cringe theater kid amanda melhuish (reductress) presents a solo show about their cumming out journey, where they attempt to master masturbation — and finally orgasm for the first time. save $5 with promo code ‘skint’ >>

ongoing

our roundup of 30+ ongoing events and attractions: ‘christo and jeanne-claude: the gates and unrealized projects for new york city,’ 2-for-1 off-broadway week tickets, ice skating, and more. >>

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– the skint

Photo: Kaupo Kikkas

One-Day-Sale: $24 Concerts at Carnegie Hall

Experience legendary orchestras and stellar soloists in breathtaking performances at Carnegie Hall.

Today only, get $24 tickets ($20 + $4 fee) for two upcoming concerts using promo code SKN50662.* Purchase online, over the phone (212-247-7800), or at the Box Office on 57th and Seventh (11 AM – 6 PM)

London Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, March 5 at 8 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor
Janine Jansen, Violin

Great violinist Janine Jansen is soloist in the London Symphony Orchestra’s long-awaited return, led by Sir Antonio Pappano. Together, they perform Bernstein’s Serenade for string orchestra, harp, and percussion. One of the composer’s most lyrical pieces, it was performed by Isaac Stern in its premiere. The program also features a pair of pivotal symphonic works: American composer George Walker’s final sinfonia, composed in 2016; and Gustav Mahler’s titanic First Symphony.

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Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano
Tuesday, March 25 at 8 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Leif Ove Andsnes is an extraordinary recitalist, celebrated around the globe for his thoughtful programming and unusually insightful readings. Tonight, Andsnes performs Chopin’s Twenty-Four Preludes, guiding listeners through every major and minor key across a series of miniature musical gems. The program also pairs Grieg’s sole Piano Sonata with the Carnegie Hall premiere of Geirr Tveitt’s Piano Sonata No. 29, an ambitious work infused with Norwegian folk melodies.

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*This offer is valid Wednesday, February 26 from 11 AM – 11:59 PM (Eastern). Limit eight tickets per purchase. Some limitations may apply. Offer is subject to availability and prior sale, is not valid on prior purchases, and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Valid online, by phone, or at the Box Office. No refunds or exchanges. Internet and phone orders are subject to standard convenience fees.

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thru 3/25 (tuesdays): doc nyc selects: winter 2025: doc nyc, the country’s largest documentary film festival, presents a new screening series of four documentaries, followed by conversations with the filmmakers and special guests at all shows. first up: democracy under siege with director laura nix and former washington post cartoonist ann telnaes. ifc center (greenwich village), $18 general, $15 seniors. >>

thru sun: new colossus festival: the annual new colossus festival brings a wave of sound to the east village and lower east side, with 150+ indie music artists from around the world taking over 11 venues for six days. various prices (note: tickets to individual shows are available for purchase at each venue’s website). >>

tues 7pm: nyc magic ensemble: expect the unexpected as the nyc magic ensemble presents a night of magicians and mentalists at young ethel’s (park slope), featuring performers david schwartz (penn + teller: fool us), mike kurylo (broadway magic hour), and carl mercurio (chicago’s magic lounge). $10. >>

tues 7pm (+ 3/8 and 3/15 at 2pm): ephemeral solace (in passing): carvalho park (east williamsburg) continues its performance series with new york city ballet’s taylor stanley and alec knight, who’ll perform in response to artist nicola turner’s site-responsive installation, fabric of undoing. free admission (rsvp required). >>

tues 8pm: mardi gras party with brass queens: celebrate mardi gras and women’s history month with a blowout party hosted by brass queens, a brooklyn-based, nola-inspired, all-female brass band. sip hurricanes, snack on beignets, and dance to the sounds of the queens and three more powerhouse female-led brass bands. the night kicks off with a community second line. littlefield (gowanus), $15 adv, $20 door. >>

tues 9:30pm: marketplace live!: inspired by facebook marketplace, craigslist, and buy nothing groups, this game show pits comedians in a series of marketplace-themed games to win the title of ‘king of sh*t.’ hosted by amanda melhuish (reductress) and virginia dickens (the onion). caveat (les), save $5 with promo code ‘skint’ >>

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Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, kicks off Night of Ideas in New York City on March 27 at 7pm. This annual event — an engaging marathon of debates, performances, readings, and more — brings together influential thinkers, civil society leaders, artists, decision makers, and the public for late-night discussions on pivotal global issues.

Exploring the global theme “Common Ground,” the event will bring together leading French and American intellectuals — including philosophers Nadia Yala Kisukidi and Nancy Fraser, and historian Pierre Singaravélou and political scientist James M. Lindsay — for an evening of French-American dialogues. Discussions will focus on the global rise of empires, the evolution of contemporary solidarities in France and the U.S., and the challenges facing both democracies today. The evening will also feature performances by notable artists including Alvin Ailey’s principal dancer, Yannick Lebrun, live music from Peter Matson & Friends, and a cocktail reception.

Since 2016, Night of Ideas has been held in over 100 countries and 300 cities worldwide. This year, Night of Ideas returns to 25 U.S. cities. More than 10,000 attendees and 500 French and American participants are expected nationwide.

Learn more and register at https://nightofideas.org/

wednesday

weds 6:15pm (+ 5/30): ansa edim: is this normal?: following a full run at edinburgh fringe last year, award-winning storyteller and moth storyslam champion ansa edim’s one woman storytelling show explores a black woman’s experience navigating dating disasters, societal expectations, and the cringey road to self-discovery. the pit (chelsea), $9.99 adv, $15 door. >>

weds 6:30pm (monthly): hush hour: a silent book club: bring (or buy) a book, grab a chair, beanbag, cushion, or bench, and get cozy for an hour of quiet reading—followed by 30 minutes of optional socializing with fellow book lovers at kensington’s lofty pigeon books. bonus: attendees can save 10% on store purchases. free admission. >>

weds 6:30pm: collecting + care: exploring the blk mkt vintage vault: jannah and kiyanna handy, owners of blk mkt vintage, showcase stories behind items from their personal collection of black ephemera during a launch event for their book, blk mkt vintage: reclaiming objects and curiosities that tell black stories, at center for broooklyn history (brooklyn heights). cbh director of special collections natiba guy-clement and chief historian dominique jean-louis will join in the discussion and also highlight items from the cbh collection. bonus: you can submit a photo of a vintage item you’d like to share. free admission. >>

weds 7pm (monthly): fantastic fiction: the speculative-fiction reading series, hosted by editor ellen datlow and writer matthew kressel at kgb bar (east village), welcomes jedediah berry (the naming song) and victoria dalpe (selene shade: resurrectionist for hire). free admission. >>

weds 7pm: america, let me in: a choose-your-own immigration story with felipe torres medina: felipe torres medina, comedian and writer for the late show with stephen colbert, takes the audience on a journey through the many ways to immigrate to the u.s. at this launch/comedy show for his new book, america, let me in: a choose-your-own immigration story. $15 adv, $20 door. >>

weds 8pm: eighth annual one liner madness: 64 comics enter, but only one will pun-ish the competition in this fast-paced, bracket-style, one-liner joke tournament, where your applause determines who advances to the next round. hosted by emily winter (npr), larry mancini (espn radio), and last year’s winner, jaron young. the bell house (gowanus), $20.30 with unlock code ‘olmnyc’ (reg. $25.65) (a portion of proceeds will benefit shelter chic animal rescue). >>

weds 8pm: my kinda night! a queer variety show: billie bullock and sarah creamin’ onion host an evening filled with drag, cabaret, comedy, and more at medusa brooklyn (east williamsburg). free admission (bring $ to tip the performers). >>

weds 9:30pm: friends with caveats: expect everything from stand-up and character performances to music and even powerpoint presentations at caveat’s new weekly comedy show, ‘friends with caveats.’ tonight’s lineup includes art cai, paris adkins, allie lawrence, britt migs, jamie linn watson, carson olshansky, natasha vaynblat, and noah guiberson. caveat (les), $10 adv, $15 door. >>

thursday

thurs thru sat: cosmic cherry arts festival: dozens of emerging performing artists get the spotlight at cosmic cherry’s seventh annual, all-inclusive festival celebrating femininity, queerness, and gender expression. court square theater (lic), $25 admission includes the show and afterparty (fri + sat shows only). >>

thurs 7pm (monthly thru april): brooklyn poetry slam: slam poets gather for a night of words and community, hosted by mahogany l. browne with dj jive poetic at brooklyn museum. brooklyn museum’s rubin pavilion (prospect heights), pay-what-you-wish admission ($10 suggested). >>

thurs 7pm-midnight: pancakes + booze art show: the pancakes + booze pop-up art show serves up a feast for your eyes—and your belly—taking over brooklyn monarch with works by more than 100 local artists, live body painting, music, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. brooklyn monarch (east williamsburg), $15 adv, $20 day of. >>

thurs 8:30pm doors (monthly): comedy ugly: a comedy strip show: comedians reveal more than just punchlines at comedy ugly, a standup show where performers remove an article of clothing between jokes. featuring: olivia carter, sima sepehri, mario antonio lopez duran, and more. hosted by alysia hush, marisa riley, and kim dinaro. easy lover (east williamsburg), $10. >>

thurs 8pm (monthly): savage! comedy show: savage comedy returns to logan’s run in park slope. hosted by lizzie martinez, melissa rocha, nonye brown-west, and chloé chunha, tonight’s show includes standup by tim barnes (comedy central), kendra cunningham (last comic standing), mark gregory (vice), and isaiah lorenzo (vulture). (bonus: rsvp for a chance to win a free drink. free admission. >>

ongoing

our roundup of 30+ ongoing events and attractions: barbie: a cultural icon exhibition (ends 3/16), ‘christo and jeanne-claude: the gates and unrealized projects for new york city’ (ends 3/23), ice skating, and more. >>

stay safe and healthy
– the skint