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The Tiger’s Bride Brings Audience On Quite A Successful Ride
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | March 13, 2024
The Queens Gazette had the honor of catching the final performance, on March 10, of The Tiger’s Bride, an interactive experimental theater piece at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre. The piece is “part circus theater, part haunted house, and fully immersive,” conceived and directed by Suzanne Karpinski. The audience enters the four-story space on 23rd Street and immediately become guests... READ MORE >

Big Apple Christmas Con Celebrates Comics And Christmas
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | December 20, 2023
Big Apple Comic Convention (BACC), NYC’s original comic con now in its 27th year, held their 4th annual Big Apple Christmas Con on Saturday, December 16 at The New Yorker Hotel, located in midtown Manhattan. BACC is a party convention and Christmas Party with special events to celebrate Christmas and NYC’s all-season love affair with the world of comics and... READ MORE >

The Big Apple Christmas Con Will Continue On
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | December 13, 2023
Big Apple Comic Convention (BACC), NYC’s original comic con now in its 27th year, will be hosting their 4th annual Big Apple Christmas Con this Saturday December 16 at The New Yorker Hotel. The hotel is located in midtown Manhattan, 481 8th Avenue at 34th Street. BACC is a party convention and Christmas Party with loads of gifts, prizes, and... READ MORE >

Wintercon Was A Wild Success At Resorts World NYC
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | December 06, 2023
Wintercon took place Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 at Resorts World New York City located in Queens. Wintercon is New York’s largest sci-fi and fantasy convention. Now in its ninth year, the convention features sci-fi stars of today and yesterday. There were panels, Q&A’s, vendors, celebrities, after parties, and pop culture fun. There was even a cosplay contest.... READ MORE >

Wintercon Will Wow at Resorts World this Weekend
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | December 01, 2023
Wintercon will take place this weekend, Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3, at Resorts World NYC, located in Queens. Wintercon is New York’s largest sci fi and fantasy convention. Now in its ninth year, the convention features sci fi stars of today and yesterday. There will be panels, Q&A’s, vendors, celebrities, after parties, and pop culture fun.... READ MORE >

Anime NYC Is Awesome Again And Astonishes All Attendees
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | November 22, 2023
Anime NYC, New York’s biggest anime convention, returned to the Javits Center Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 17-19. Anime fans flocked to the Center for panels, screenings, vendors, and community. As always, attendees in cosplay amazed. This year, there was a lot of Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Sailor Moon cosplay. Many New Yorkers attended the convention, but there were... READ MORE >

Anime NYC Will Return to Javits Center This Weekend
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | November 16, 2023
Anime NYC will be returning to the Javits Center in Manhattan November 17-19. Over 50,000 fans are expected to gather at Anime NYC to share screenings, exhibits, talks with iconic creators and industry leaders, and Japanese games. With over 200 hours of programming planned, fans are sure to fill the three days with unforgettable experiences. There will be many panels... READ MORE >

Comic Con Continues To Create Community
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | October 18, 2023
New York Comic Con (NYCC) took place this past weekend (Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15) at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan, gathering fans of comics, anime, and pop culture. This was the third year NYCC returned since the pandemic paused activities. There were no mask requirements this year. Various pop culture announcements were made, rivaling San Diego’s... READ MORE >

Tanabata Night Market: Anime Food Festival at Japan Village, Industry City
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | July 06, 2023
Join Japan Village in Brooklyn for the Tanabata Night Market, where anime and Japanese culture collide in a vibrant celebration. Indulge in delectable anime-inspired treats, explore a bustling marketplace filled with unique merchandise, and immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of this unforgettable event. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Tanabata and indulge your love for anime... READ MORE >

Governors Ball Entertains All In Queens
BY NICOLLETTE BARSAMIAN | June 14, 2023
Governors Ball took place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens this past weekend June 9-11. Lizzo, Odesza, and Kendrick Lamar headlined and wowed festival goers. This was Governors Ball’s first time at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and the Unisphere was a perfect backdrop to the World’s Borough’s best music festival. Though this was Governors Ball third time in Queens,... READ MORE >

