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Works from "Heroes, Villains, and Violence" by Slawn x Opake.
Art
Slawn and Opake’s Miami art show asks: Are you the hero or the villain?
Karan Singh Dec 15, 2025 0

British street artists Slawn and Opake transform comic book heroes into emotional studies at Miami's Art of Hip Hop through…

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art book composite featuring works by Jenny Saville, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Art Books
From Jenny Saville’s beauty deconstruction to the faces of Jean-Michel Basquiat: 5 new art books worth unwrapping
Karan Singh Dec 11, 2025 0

Five new titles on Jenny Saville, Greer Lankton, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat prove art books aren't…

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Ana Gasteyer
Music
Ana Gasteyer swings into The Town Hall with ‘Sugar & Booze’
Matthew Wexler Dec 10, 2025 0

SNL legend Ana Gasteyer brings her acclaimed "Sugar & Booze" holiday show to The Town Hall Dec 15 with big-band…

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MIKA
Music
MIKA announces ‘Spinning Out’ world tour with a kaleidoscopic new album on the horizon
Karan Singh Dec 10, 2025 0

After two decades of pop eccentricity, MIKA's most ambitious tour promises kaleidoscopic energy across two continents with brand new synth-laden…

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90 minutes, no intermission? perfect tote bag in NYC
Culture
90 minutes, no intermission? Perfect
Matthew Wexler Dec 6, 2025 0

1 Minute Critic launches limited-edition merch celebrating the perfect 90-minute, no-intermission theater experience with totes, hats, mugs, and water bottles.

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A selection of works from the Hammer Museum's "Made in L.A." biennial, including Alake Shilling, Greg Breda, and Carl Cheng.
Art
The Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial proves the city’s creative chaos is its greatest asset
Karan Singh Dec 5, 2025 0

The Hammer's seventh biennial proves L.A.'s creative scene is flourishing with 28 artists capturing the city's fragmented character.

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Jessica Lee Goldyn in "Gotta Dance!"
Dance Reviews
‘Gotta Dance!’ proves Broadway’s best choreography lives on
Matthew Wexler Dec 3, 2025 0

In "Gotta Dance!," Broadway vets lead an ensemble through iconic choreography by Michael Bennett, Jerome Robbins, and more.

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Candace Bushnell
Culture
Win Tickets! Candace Bushnell brings her ‘Sex and the City’ stories to NYC
Matthew Wexler Nov 30, 2025 0

We’re giving away two tickets to see the woman who invented Carrie Bradshaw live on stage! Enter to win seats…

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Beyoncé and Dolly Parton book covers
Books Music
From Beyoncé deep cuts to Dolly in photos: 5 music books worth unwrapping this holiday season
Matthew Wexler Nov 28, 2025 0

Decision fatigue ends here. We've rounded up the year's best music books from Dolly, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, and more.

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(l-r) Company XIV's "Nutcracker Rouge," Mandy Gonzalez at Carnegie Hall, and Shepard Fairey's "Out of Print."
Culture
Mandy Gonzalez at Carnegie Hall and other reasons to stay thankful for live art & culture
Matthew Wexler Nov 27, 2025 0

From Mandy Gonzalez's powerful Carnegie Hall performance to intimate Off-Broadway discoveries and LA's thriving art scene, we're grateful for every…

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Ben Platt and Gianmarco Soresi at Joe's Pub.
Hot Sec
The theater kid in you never takes a final bow. Gianmarco Soresi’s ‘Theater Adult’ proves it
Jude Cramer Mar 18, 2026
Abigain Bengson and Shaun Bengson in "My Joy is Heavy" at New York Theatre Workshop.
Reviews
‘My Joy is Heavy’ asks something of you: be present
Jerry Portwood Mar 17, 2026
Theatre Group Asia's "A Chorus Line."
Reviews
‘A Chorus Line’ turns 50, goes global & proves it was always bigger than Broadway
Ryan Leeds Mar 15, 2026
John Kelly in "Bughouse" at Vineyard Theatre.
Reviews
Artist Henry Darger built a universe. ‘Bughouse’ merely knocks at the door
Matthew Wexler Mar 14, 2026
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