Chela De Ferrari reveals the creative process of Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet, an "extra free" adaptation of Shakespeare's play which she wrote and directed based on the ideas, interests and demands of the eight actors and actresses with Down syndrome who star in the production. In this presentation, the director welcomes us into the intimacy of the […]
Acclaimed Syrian-American rapper Omar Offendum premiered his hit Little Syria in the Fishman Space in 2022, and has since sold out dozens of shows around the world. Now, he’s back for a very special Fisher Takeover marking Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), celebrating 150+ years of Arab cultural heritage in New York City.
“★★★★★ Brilliant …This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all, and Hamlet is for everyone” The Telegraph “A performance like none I’ve ever witnessed during my 30-plus years of writing about entertainment and arts and culture … the complete definition of theatre for the mind, spirit, soul and imagination … The troupe delivers an […]
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Panel Discussion: The Human Face of the Immigration Crackdown moderated by Richard Tofel, ProPublica Former President. Panelists include 2025 George Polk Award Winners Stephanie Keith, Elliott Woods, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez. Doors open at 5:00pm - light refreshments will be served. Talk begins at 6:00pm. Reservations required
Join the Center of Brooklyn History for a free tour of The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered. In August of 1776, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution took place in what is now Brooklyn, NY. The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered uses primary source material from the Center for Brooklyn History's collection […]
Celebrating her first book in over a decade, Lena Dunham returns to the stage for a night of fearless storytelling and no holds barred conversation. A candid, funny, and bracingly honest reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, Famesick marks a bold return from the award-winning creator of Girls and Too Much.
Join a panel of writers, organizers, and elected leaders for a powerful and urgent conversation about how movements are built quietly, locally, and out of public view, before erupting into collective action. Moderated by Saul Austerlitz, author of How to Assemble an Activist, this program explores the sparks that turn private alarm into public action. Drawing on […]
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Join the Center of Brooklyn History for a free tour of The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered. In August of 1776, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution took place in what is now Brooklyn, NY. The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered uses primary source material from the Center for Brooklyn History's collection […]