NY1's weekly segment "Your Weekend Starts Now" shows entertaining picks for great things to do this weekend all around the city.
DOC NYC Documentary Film Festival
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DOC NYC begins today. It is the largest documentary film festival in the country and it is a chance to see the newest docs on just about every subject you can imagine, from food and music to politics and religion. There are also several films focused on NYC. Tickets start at 10 dollars. See my full report Friday.
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration
womensactivism.nyc
Let's celebrate the Women's Suffrage Centennial with a fantastic concert at Cooper Union. So many great performers on the bill, but I am most excited about Harsh Crowd, an up and coming rock group made of four 12-year-old New York Musicians. The event is called “Declaration of Sentiments: The Remix.” Tickets are 45 dollars.
Performa15 Arts Festival
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Performa 15 is a multi-disciplinary arts festival. It brings together more than 30 artists from around and attempts to break down the boundaries between various art forms. There are events taking place all over the city Now through November 22. Check out the full schedule online.
The Salon Art + Design at The Park Avenue Armory
thesalonny.com
The Salon Art + Design show at the Park Avenue Armory November runs now through Monday. Throughout the vast space, you can see some of the top galleries from around the world highlighting historical, modern and contemporary art and design. Tickets start at 22 dollars.
Pangea Jazz Fest at Drom
pangeajazzfest.com
Sunday all day the Pangea Jazz fest celebrates world jazz from 2 p.m. through 2 a.m. at Drom. It’s 10 bands in 12 hours. Tickets start at 28 dollars.
Sylvie Boiselat the Metropolitan Room
metropolitanroom.com
If you love French music don't miss songstress Sylvie Boiselat the Metropolitan Room November 14.
The New York Comedy Festival
nycomedyfestival.com
The New York Comedy Festival is in full swing but there are still tickets available. Check out the website for details and check out our special series Inside jokes for an up close look at the festival and performers.
Larry Krone's “Look Book”
larrykrone.com
Join in the celebration for the release of costume designer Larry Krone's new book Look Book at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street) on Sunday, November 15th from 7-10pm. Throughout the bash there will be music and live performances. Special guests will include Bridget Everett, Larry Krone, the House of Larréon models and more. Cash bar.