Jinkies, Scoob! Everyone’s on drugs!

A long, long time ago (the late nineteenth century,) in a galaxy far away (Philadelphia,) burlesque became a popular genre of theater. Broad Street Burlesque honors the tradition with a campy burlesque performance inspired by the iconic series.

The Wild Woman of Planet Wongo takes viewers on a wild, intergalactic journey of puns and feminism. Performed in the haunted Parkside Lounge, the history of the bar adds a second layer to the performance.

54 Below recreates Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s iconic musical masterpiece, Once More With Feeling.

New York City is rooted in LGBTQ history, and as such, there are over a hundred sites in the city relevant to the movement. The New York City LGBT Historic Sites Project aims to keep uncovering LGBT history and making it available for the community to visit.


Piggy, a three-legged dog, stole everyone’s hearts at New York Comic Con. He and his owner, Tod Emko, help provide veterinary care in developing countries.

It was… Incredible. Oops.

Representation? Nostalgia? Killer vocals? Wildcats? Feinstein's/54 Below had it all in '54 Sings the High School Musical Trilogy.


Every so often, it is important to sit down, catalog, honor, and thank everyone (or everything) that brings light and hope into your sphere. GISH (The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt) fits that bill—and then some. 

NYC has inspired a slew of creative endeavors—many of which have become staples in American pop culture. Which authors were inspired by the sights and sounds of NYC?