*photo Eric Vitale Photography
September means gets ready for crisp cool temperatures and a season filled with events, from New York Fashion Week, to Diner en Blanc, Brooklyn Book Festival, and more!
All Things Go Music Festival
Photo courtesy Instagram @allthingsgo.
Head over to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens and check out your favorite artists at the All Things Go music festival. Featuring fan favorite artists such as Doechii, Lola Young, and DJO. September 26th-28th. Tickets can be purchased for one day or all three days with varying packages and prices here.
Le Dîner En Blanc
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Taking place on September 19th, Le Dîner en Blanc is returning to New York for an elegant secret soirée. This year, for the first time ever, Dîner en Blanc is embracing an international theme: Blooming Elegance. Additionally, Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud will be attending the celebration, with his team at Épicerie Boulud curating and providing two gourmet picnic baskets, which will be available for pre-order on the event’s website. The location of the event remains a secret until the last minute, and further information regarding the event can be found here.
Soka Tira Osoa: Highwire Performance at The Seaport
Photo courtesy southstreetseaportmuseum.org.
As part of the Down to Earth International Festival of Multidisciplinary Performance in Public Spaces, South Street Seaport Museum has announced a free Soka Tira Osoa Highwire Performance, taking place on September 4th at 6 PM at the Seaport Square at Pier 16. French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga will be the performing. Before performances begin, volunteers, artists, and the audience will collaborate to stabilize the high wire, emphasizing bonding and trust among everyone. Advanced registration is recommended for the event, and walkups will be accommodated as possible.
New York Fashion Week
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One of the most highly-anticipated bi-annual events will be returning to NYC this September: New York Fashion Week. This year, it will be taking place from September 11th-16th. The event will kick off with the Michael Kors collection, and will feature a wide variety of other collections throughout the week. With shows taking place all throughout NYC, the main events take place at Spring Studios at 50 Varick Street in Lower Manhattan (subject to change). Though it may be challenging to secure tickets as the general public, it isn’t impossible and tickets can be purchased on NYFW’s website.
Taste of Times Square Festival
Taste of Times Square
NYC’s longest-running food event, Taste of Time Square, will be returning this year on September 8th from 5-9 PM, bringing together over 30 restaurants from around the area. The annual event, hosted by the Times Square Alliance, will be taking place on Duffy Square and Broadway Plazas, between 43rd and 48th streets. Wristbands must be purchased with a 20% discount if you purchase in advance. All tastings at the festival are under $10, typically ranging from $3-$6. Additionally, there will be some live music performances to enhance the evening. Wristband purchases along with the full list of vendors can be found here.
Brooklyn Book Festival
Photo via brooklynbookfestival.org
NYC’s largest literary event is back. The Brooklyn Book Festival, which takes place at Cadman Plaza West, is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Hundreds of authors will be on site for meet and greets, discussions; there are also performances, workshops, and a marketplace. Sept.14-22.
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