Plan your week in New York City with Acceptd’s top picks in theatre, dance, art, and music for October 17th–October 21st 2016.
Monday, October 17th
Oral History: Judith Light
The League of Professional Theatre Women’s Oral History series highlights the contributions of females to the world of theatre. This installment features celebrated stage and television actress and Tony Award winner Judith Light.
Time: 6pm
Where: The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center
65th St. and Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
Price: Free - tickets will be distributed at 5pm outside the auditorium
Tuesday, October 18th
The Bessies
The 32nd Annual Dance and Performance Bessie Awards featuring performances and an all-star tap tribute to 2016 Lifetime Achievement in Dance recipient, Brenda Bufalino!
Time: 7:30pm
Where: BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Price: Starting at $10
Wednesday, October 19th
Visit Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles College of Music (
LACM) will be visiting New York City for one day only to meetwith students at the 2016 National College Fair. LACM prepares students to be leaders in music and offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees and Diploma programs in Music Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, Composing for Visual Media and Music Business. Come out and meet one of the best music conservatories in the U.S.!
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Where: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001-1188
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Price: Free
Website: To register for the event visit the
event website.
Thursday, October 20th
Open Art Space: A Free Drop in Program for LGBTQ Teens and their Allies
Make Art. Meet People. Explore Ideas. Be Yourself. Open Art Space is a relaxed weekly drop-in program for high school students who are interested in thinking about, and creating, art in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Free food, drinks, and MetroCards are provided each week.
Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Where: The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building
4 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
Price: Free
Friday, October 21st
2016 Queensboro Dance Festival
Check out Friday night's dance lineup at the 3rd annual Queensboro Dance Festival presented by The Physical Planet. The festival showcases a mix of dance cultivated in Queens, featuring 27 Queens-based dance companies and choreographers.
Time: 7:30pm
Where: The Secret Theatre
44-02 23rd St
Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101
Price: $5 for H.S. Students (Valid ID required, at door only)
All other ages: $15 advanced tickets online, $18 at door