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

screen-shot-2016-10-12-at-10-59-35-pmThe 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

bessie-logo-pinkThe 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

201609-chicago-events-lacm 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 Hall1D 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

moma 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

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