Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is... [more+]

Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. But a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Join Arnold on this all-too-human journey about the families we're born into, the families we choose and the we fight battles to bring them all home. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, the Tony-winning play heads to the Hayes Theater. [less-]

Celebrate the beauty of fall on a brunch buffet cruise up the Hudson River, where New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage come to life as the seasons change. Fill up a plate from... [more+]

Celebrate the beauty of fall on a brunch buffet cruise up the Hudson River, where New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage come to life as the seasons change. Fill up a plate from the fall seasonal buffet spread and enjoy your meal as you behold the leaves in all their splendor through the skylights of the ship's heated and enclosed observatory. Forming a canyon of the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisades are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity. Witness this natural wonder from the seat with the best view -- on the water aboard a luxury yacht. [less-]

There's all kinds of fall fun happening in October at Decker Farm on Staten Island, where you can hop on a hayride, tour the historic farmhouse, navigate a cornstalk maze, say hi to scarecrows, get yo... [more+]

There's all kinds of fall fun happening in October at Decker Farm on Staten Island, where you can hop on a hayride, tour the historic farmhouse, navigate a cornstalk maze, say hi to scarecrows, get your face painted and of course, pick out your own pumpkin. You'll be soaking up that fresh air and searching for that perfect gourd on the 11-acre grounds of the oldest continuously operating family farm in the area, dating back to 1810, which is now an official New York City landmark. [less-]

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (played by Rick Moranis) spends his days pining for co-worker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on h... [more+]

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (played by Rick Moranis) spends his days pining for co-worker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After a feeding accident gone wrong, Seymour must come up with more creative ways to feed the increasingly bloodthirsty plant. The cult hit 1986 film has a surprisingly complex history; it began as a short story, then became a low-budget film, before turning into an Off-Broadway play, when, finally, Frank Oz and his team created this quirky, dark screen version. Many fans do not know that this adaptation originally had a far more sinister ending. Discover it when the Director's Cut of "Little Shop of Horrors" screens at the Schimmel Center at New York's Pace University, plus a Q&A with director Frank Oz after the movie. [less-]

Soak up the beautiful scenery of the season on this 3.75-hour cruise aboard the luxury schooner Adirondack or Adirondack III. You'll journey north on the Hudson River to the Palisades, a dramatic and ... [more+]

Soak up the beautiful scenery of the season on this 3.75-hour cruise aboard the luxury schooner Adirondack or Adirondack III. You'll journey north on the Hudson River to the Palisades, a dramatic and picturesque area lined with breathtaking cliffs and surrounded by leafy trees bursting with brilliant reds and golds. You're welcome -- and encouraged -- to bring your own lunch for a lovely meal while enjoying unparalleled views of the fall foliage. And don't forget to dress warm for the cool air. [less-]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the S... [more+]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1871, the opera tells the tragic tale of a love triangle in which an enslaved Ethiopian princess' love for the military leader Radames is doomed by his selection as the future groom of the Pharaoh's daughter. Nicola Luisotti and Plácido Domingo conduct, while commanding singers -- Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Aleksandrs Antonenko and Yonghoon Lee -- perform on stage. "Aida" is sung in Italian with Met titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish. [less-]

The Everett Children's Adventure Garden gets a spooky Halloween makeover with eye-popping pumpkins, silly scarecrows and plenty of fun! Every day, kids can explore more than 100 larger-than-life frien... [more+]

The Everett Children's Adventure Garden gets a spooky Halloween makeover with eye-popping pumpkins, silly scarecrows and plenty of fun! Every day, kids can explore more than 100 larger-than-life friendly scarecrows set among nearly 1,000 rare and unusual pumpkins and gourds. Pot up a black coleus plant to take home, put on a show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, and even investigate a mysterious Victorian playhouse to learn all about bats! Weekends bring even more fall fun with pumpkin-carving demonstrations by some of NYC's best artists and interactive demonstrations featuring creepy creatures such as giant bats and reptiles at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. [less-]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move... [more+]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move," she fought her way into the record business as a teenager and ultimately flourished, writing hits for some of the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally found her true voice. "Beautiful" is the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. It's no surprise that "Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical" won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album of 2015. See this unforgettable show at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City. [less-]

Bring a special someone and experience a beautiful New York City sunset against the illuminated city skyline during a lovely and intimate cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers. Relax and enjoy an inclu... [more+]

Bring a special someone and experience a beautiful New York City sunset against the illuminated city skyline during a lovely and intimate cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers. Relax and enjoy an included glass of champagne, beer, wine, soda or water as you take in the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open deck or glassed-in observatory of this retro 1920s-style yacht. Sights you'll see include the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the South Street Seaport, Battery Park and the Financial District -- if you can take your eyes off the setting sun. [less-]

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours explore the haunted past and unsolved mysteries of Brooklyn. Relive over 400 years of history as you ride in a vintage 22-seat trolley outfitted with chandeliers, curtain... [more+]

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours explore the haunted past and unsolved mysteries of Brooklyn. Relive over 400 years of history as you ride in a vintage 22-seat trolley outfitted with chandeliers, curtains inspired by "Gone with the Wind" and a TV monitor screening mini documentaries about the area. Learn about alien abductions, notorious murders, battlefields, bloody accidents, mob hits and more from a knowledgeable guide attired in Victorian garb. You'll leave the tour a bit of a history buff after riding through this fascinating New York neighborhood. [less-]

Like seeing real-life superheroes in action, Big Apple Circus' latest show brings together some of the world's top circus acts and sets them lose in an intimate one-ring setting. What in the world cou... [more+]

Like seeing real-life superheroes in action, Big Apple Circus' latest show brings together some of the world's top circus acts and sets them lose in an intimate one-ring setting. What in the world could the impossible-sounding horizontal juggling be? Find out when Victor Moiseev debuts the dazzling feat for American audiences at NYC's Lincoln Center. What would it look like if Superman and Wonder Woman danced? Maybe something like the poetic aerial choreography of Desire in Flight. Is it possible for a person to pull off four somersaults midair "and" time it so perfectly that another guy dangling upside down on a swing can catch him? Just watch the Flying Tunizianis. Throw in beautiful horses, trick-performing dogs and hilarious clowns, and you've got one jaw-dropping, fun-filled show for the whole family. [less-]

Climb aboard the Manhattan, a 1920s-style motor yacht, for a leisurely weekend brunch while you cruise around the entire island of Manhattan, with narration from the captain. The yacht will be decked ... [more+]

Climb aboard the Manhattan, a 1920s-style motor yacht, for a leisurely weekend brunch while you cruise around the entire island of Manhattan, with narration from the captain. The yacht will be decked out in full holiday decor, and special seasonal treats will augment the abundant four-course brunch buffet, which also includes one Bloody Mary, mimosa, beer, wine or champagne. While you ride and dine, you'll be able to enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory. [less-]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performanc... [more+]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performance areas and getting up-close-and-personal with the audience. Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "In the Heights" captures the hopes and hustle of a tight-knit Dominican-American community with authenticity and joy thanks to the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, not to mention Miranda's infectious score of vibrant hip-hop, pop and Latin music. [less-]

EastVille Comedy Club, at it's new home in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a sure-fire night of laughs. The 125-seat retro club regularly h... [more+]

EastVille Comedy Club, at it's new home in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a sure-fire night of laughs. The 125-seat retro club regularly hosts comedians seen in film and on television's Comedy Central, HBO, "The Tonight Show" and "Late Show". Janeane Garofalo, Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan and Todd Barry are among the top comics who've recently played the EastVille, and up-and-comers often share the bill, so you can see the comedy stars of tomorrow, too. [less-]

When it comes to celebrating the beauty of nature in painting, the name that immediately springs to mind is Georgia O'Keeffe. From her desert vistas to her close-up, sensuous abstractions of flowers, ... [more+]

When it comes to celebrating the beauty of nature in painting, the name that immediately springs to mind is Georgia O'Keeffe. From her desert vistas to her close-up, sensuous abstractions of flowers, The Mother of American Modernism's work realigns the viewer's perception to recognize the wonder of the natural world all around us. So it makes sense that the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (now Dole) would hire O'Keeffe to paint the island paradise in order to make mouths water for their pineapples. Now you can enjoy the little-known paintings from this trip complemented with lush Hawaiian flora in the The New York Botanical Garden's Conservatory. Come immerse yourself in beauty. [less-]

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environm... [more+]

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. This museum of living plants lets you step into one of the oldest and most visited Japanese-inspired gardens outside Japan and even get a glimpse of the diverse plant communities in the New York Metropolitan area that existed here hundreds of years ago. There's plenty to see all year long -- from winterberries to spring heath, sunflowers to red maple. [less-]

Enjoy the fall foliage now! Experience hidden Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most sceni... [more+]

Enjoy the fall foliage now! Experience hidden Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Learn the history of the park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit forts from the Revolutionary War, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's Adirondack Mountains and much more. This fascinating, educational and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience. [less-]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursue... [more+]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December," "Anastasia", at the Broadhurst Theatre, is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you're meant to be. [less-]

Puccini's story of love, loss and the artistic world of 19th-century Paris comes to vibrant life in this stunning production at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. Featuring strikingly designed sets ... [more+]

Puccini's story of love, loss and the artistic world of 19th-century Paris comes to vibrant life in this stunning production at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. Featuring strikingly designed sets and costumes, not to mention an exciting cast of singers, "La Bohème" finds the poor poet Rodolfo and the painter Marcello drawn into a tangle of love and jealousy after the frail Mimi knocks on their door. These youthful dreamers navigate the complicated maze of romance amid the colorful Bohemian enclaves of the city and its snowy streets, until they realize they can no longer hide from the world's harsh realities. The cast features Nicole Car (in her Met debut), Ailyn Pérez, Vittorio Grigolo, Michael Fabiano, Angel Blue, Etienne Dupuis and Simone Piazzola. A huge hit when Puccini premiered it in 1896, the opera's popularity and power hasn't dimmed since. [less-]

That's right, zip up that bomber jacket, put on your aviator shades, and start humming "Take My Breath Away," because you're boarding the aircraft carrier known as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum... [more+]

That's right, zip up that bomber jacket, put on your aviator shades, and start humming "Take My Breath Away," because you're boarding the aircraft carrier known as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. And oh yeah, they also happen to have a space shuttle, a British Airways Concorde, 27 authentically-restored aircraft and a guided missile submarine (so maybe practice your "Space Oddity" and "Yellow Submarine," too?). Walk in the footsteps of WWII sailors, from the anchor chain room to officers' staterooms. Get up an up-close look at the world's first space shuttle while eavesdropping on an actual conversation between mission control and the Enterprise. See how you'd do in the close quarters of the Growler as you explore the torpedo room and more. From the bottom of the sea to the twinkling lights of outer space, you're in for one heck of a journey. [less-]