Symphony Space

06/18/2026

This year's winner of the Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize, judged by Simon Rich, was “The Flamingo Café" by Laurie Lathem. Enjoy this excerpt of Susan Pourfar's performance of the story, and read it for yourself on Electric Literature! https://bit.ly/3Sh7ti4

06/18/2026

Exhibition On Screen: Caravaggio returns to the big screen at Symphony Space this Sunday! Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Get your tix! https://bit.ly/4vVXWeL

Image: A rotation featuring Saint Matthew and the Angel, a painting by Caravaggio, and text that says, "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio, Sun, Jun 21 at 2:30PM."

06/18/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC this weekend? We loved this list from Epicenter NYC for festivities across all five boroughs.

With food, parades and more, there's a way for everyone to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday throughout New York City in 2026.

06/17/2026

Take an inside look at the future of Symphony Space that we're building - together! Watch this video for a sneak peek into the vision of our Building Together campaign: for art, for community, for generations. Then head to https://www.buildingtogethercampaign.org/ to learn more!

06/17/2026

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Nothing To Do with Love, actors Jane Kaczmarek and Hettienne Park perform two unconventional love stories by Evelyn Waugh and Esther Yi. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4uLJKUO
(First photo by James Bessoir, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)

Images: Jane Kaczmarek and Hettienne Park stand on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.

06/15/2026

There's still time to get tickets for Selected Shorts' final tour stop of the season at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT on Jun 21! Actors Patricia Kalember, Ophira Eisenberg, Hampton Fluker, and David Strathairn bring to life stories about community and finding where you belong. Don’t miss this spellbinding night (and great pizza, too!) https://bit.ly/4u8M7AK

Image: A rotation featuring Patricia Kalember, Ophira Eisenberg, Hampton Fluker, and David Strathairn in front of a pink background, and text that says, "Selected Shorts on Tour: University Theatre, New Haven, CT, Sun, June 21 at 7PM."

06/14/2026

Only a few spots left for Thalia Kids Book Club Camp! Register the young book-lover in your life for a summer of author visits, bookish field trips, and lots of new friends who love reading as much as they do. Learn more and register today at: https://bit.ly/3XYbx4V

Image: A rotation of images of past campers, as well as quotes from them about the camp.

06/13/2026

Earlier this week, our friend and Selected Shorts host Meg Wolitzer led us through an evening of stories all about firsts. Thank you to Meg, actors Carrie C**n, Florencia Cuenca, Zach Grenier, Andy Mientus, and Susan Pourfar, and everyone who joined us in-person and over the livestream. You have one more chance to catch Selected Shorts live onstage this season, at International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT on Jun 21!
(Photos by Nile Scott Studios)

Images: 1: The artists stand backstage in front of a pink background, smiling.
2: Meg Wolitzer stands on the stage, speaking into a microphone.
3: Florencia Cuenca stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
4: Zach Grenier stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
5: Carrie C**n stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
6: Andy Mientus stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.
7: Susan Pourfar stands on the stage in front of a microphone reading a story.

06/12/2026

This past Tuesday, our audience enjoyed a special preview of your next favorite new musical, The Interestings! Thank you to Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden, and Meg Wolitzer for an unforgettable evening, and to everyone who joined us.
(Photos by Sean Sime)

Images: 1: Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden, and Meg Wolitzer stand backstage in front of a pink background, smiling.
2: Sara Bareilles performs on the stage.
3: Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden, and Meg Wolitzer sit on the stage, holding microphones and having a conversation.