Earlier this week, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Thanks to @vinsoncunningham.bsky.social, @mirajacob.bsky.social, @minjinlee.bsky.social, Colm Tóibín, and Jay O. Sanders for an enlightening evening, and to everyone who joined us! (Photo by Nile Scott)

Just announced & selling fast! Caro Claire Burke, beloved co-host of Diabolical Lies, comes to Symphony Space w/ Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton, hosts of Good Noticings, to celebrate her debut novel. Yesteryear is an electrifying & darkly funny book about tradition, fame, and faith. bit.ly/4aB1viw

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, On the Couch, Troy Iwata and BD Wong perform stories by @jrobertlennon.com and Charles Yu. With comments by comedian Gary Gulman, who hosted the live show where these stories were presented. bit.ly/4ahSPMG (Photos by @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social)

Just announced and selling fast! The #1 New York Times bestselling author Abby Jimenez comes to Symphony Space March 30 with her brand-new novel, The Night We Met. In conversation with Broadway producer and author Brisa Carleton. Get your tickets before they're gone! bit.ly/3MdEgSv

Tmw! Step into a century-spanning showdown as our comedians compare the glitz, chaos, & culture of the 1920s & the 2020s. W/ @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, @bobpowers.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Natasha Vaynblat, & @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C

New tickets released! Legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon Ani DiFranco joins us for an intimate conversation on her life, work, and latest book, The Spirit of Ani. Get your tix for March 25 - selling fast! bit.ly/4q30S5Z

Last week, Selected Shorts celebrated the O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones, Jenny Minton Quigley, @yetide.bsky.social, Sonia Manzano, and Morgan Spector. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the theater and over the livestream! (Photos by Nile Scott)

Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo and Chick Corea on their GRAMMY wins! See the full list of winners here: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/a...

Earlier this week, George Saunders returned to Symphony Space in honor of his captivating new novel, Vigil. Thank you to George, Suleika Jaouad, and Samantha Bee for an uplifting evening of conversation, and to everyone who joined us! What a great night. (Photos by Sean Sime)

Selected Shorts returns to the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hanover, NH this Valentine's Day! Join us for two shows featuring stories about surprising romances, competing desires & unexpected encounters. With readings by Molly Bernard, Ato Blankson-Wood, & Peter Francis James. bit.ly/4rHO5r5

This past weekend, @gofactyourpod.bsky.social came to Symphony Space for a memorable night of laughs! Thank you to Dorinda Medley, Jackie Cox, J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong, and everyone who joined us. (Photos by Nile Scott)

Sub for the 2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize w/ guest judge Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring '26 & published @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 & a free 10-week course with @gothamwriters.bsky.social. Sub by 3/6! bit.ly/3GE3N0b

Our cast for Uptown Showdown: 1920s vs. 2020s is complete! @frodoblackins.bsky.social, Janeane Garofalo, Peter Grosz, @myqkaplan.bsky.social, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, & Natasha Vaynblat decide whether to live in an era of flappers or influencers. Hosted by @silkyjumbo.bsky.social. bit.ly/4qgCU7C

On this Selected Shorts episode, To the Rescue, Becky Ann Baker, Amir Arison, and Maggie Siff perform stories about characters who try to avoid trouble, sometimes doing more harm than good. These stories are from authors Joe Meno, Sait Faik Abasiyanik, and @margaretatwood.bsky.social. bit.ly/4q2DzJu

Last week the legendary Patti Smith took the Symphony Space stage for two incredible back-to-back events in celebration of her new memoir, Bread of Angels. Thank you to Patti, her band, and everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening! (Photos by Sean Sime)

Just announced! Legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon Ani DiFranco joins us for an intimate conversation on her life, work, and latest book, The Spirit of Ani. Get your tix for March 25! bit.ly/4q30S5Z

Selling fast! Don't miss your chance to see George Saunders at Symphony Space next Tuesday. He'll be joined by Samantha Bee and Suleika Jaouad to celebrate his latest novel, Vigil. bit.ly/3LrTN0C

Almost sold out! Audience favorites Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman return to the Symphony Space stage next Friday for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening of music. Grab your tix before they're gone! bit.ly/48o7BBT

Join us next Tuesday for a screening of the powerful film Among Neighbors in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The screening will be followed by filmmaker Yoav Potash in conversation with Gideon Taylor, President of @claims-conference.bsky.social. bit.ly/4r2EM4p

Last chance to get tix for @gofactyourpod.bsky.social! NY Housewife & Traitors' player Dorinda Medley & RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Jackie Cox will go head-to-head in the hilarious pop culture trivia showdown. Hosted by J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong. bit.ly/4aYmZXx

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Surprising Interventions, actors David Morse and Teagle F. Bougere perform stories about sudden interventions that change lives by @stephenking.bsky.social and Jamel Brinkley. bit.ly/4bf7fQ5 (First photo by Samuel Hall, second by Kevin Yatarola)

2026 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize with guest judge, Simon Rich! Winning work will be performed by an actor in spring '26 & published on @electricliterature.com. Winning writer will receive $1000 & a free 10-week course with @gothamwriters.bsky.social. Sub by March 6! bit.ly/3GE3N0b

Our cast for Selected Shorts: O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones is complete! Actors @yetide.bsky.social, Sonia Manzano, and Morgan Spector will perform stories curated from Jones' selections for this year’s prestigious anthology. Join us in person or over the livestream! bit.ly/4qqe8Ti

Samantha Bee joins George Saunders & Suleika Jaouad to celebrate Saunders' latest novel, Vigil. Brimming with Saunders' signature wit & wisdom, Vigil follows an oil baron's journey from this life to the next, offering insight into corporate greed & the question of absolution. bit.ly/3LrTN0C

Selling fast! Special guests Nora Brown, Béla Fleck, @stevemartinreally.bsky.social, and Jerron Paxton join Tony Trischka for a high-energy celebration of New York’s vibrant banjo scene. Get your tix now for Mar 12! bit.ly/4qpmnPu

On this Selected Shorts episode, Ken Burns Presents Willa Cather’s America, Sonia Manzano and David Strathairn perform stories by Cather in honor of her 150th birthday, and @kenlburns.bsky.social makes the case for why Cather is one of the all-time greats. bit.ly/45d6uTF (Photos by Kevin Yatarola)

NY Housewife & Traitors' player Dorinda Medley & RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Jackie Cox will go head-to-head in the hilarious pop culture trivia showdown @gofactyourpod.bsky.social. This taping of the hit podcast & live show will be hosted by J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong. bit.ly/4aYmZXx

Last Friday, Sunny Jain and an incredible group of artists took the stage for the world premiere of Love Force. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful, electric, and joyous night. Special thanks to our friends Under The Radar Festival for partnering on this event. (Photos by Sean Sime)

We loved this interview with George Saunders in the New York Times! Check it out, and then make sure you have your tickets for his event at Symphony Space on Jan 27. He'll be talking about his new book, Vigil, with Suleika Jaouad. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/m...

On this week's Selected Shorts, The Role You Were Born to Play, actors Jayne Atkinson and Marin Ireland perform stories about characters wrestling with their roles in life by authors @joannechocolat.bsky.social and Hannah Kingsley-Ma. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4bozBHm

Last month, Selected Shorts joined forces with Death, Sex & Money's Anna Sale for a special night of short fiction! This episode of the Death, Sex & Money podcast is now available to enjoy wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4aOzhle

On last week's Selected Shorts episode, Zach Grenier, Philip Estrera, and Renée Elise Goldsberry perform stories about finding solutions to complex problems, and to simple ones, by T. C. Boyle, Matthew Ryan Frankel, and Meron Hadero. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4qFUEJR

Earlier this week, an all-star group of artists took the stage for our one-night-only reading of Moss Hart's Light Up the Sky! It was an unforgettable evening with lots of laughs. Thank you to the performers and everyone who joined us! (Photos by Sean Sime)

Join us in the new year for the world premiere of Sunny Jain's Love Force! You don't want to miss his bold, new, multimedia work and musical memoir. Presented in partnership with Under The Radar Festival. bit.ly/3XKaxmo

You've heard of Spotify Wrapped; now it's time for Symphony Space Wrapped! Take a listen to our soundtrack to 2025, featuring the songs our staff loved listening to this past year. bit.ly/3MJ5Gj2

Last Thursday night, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Thank you to host Jelani Cobb, Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Hampton Fluker, Dion Graham, and Joe Morton. (Photos by Ahad Subzwari)

Looking for new additions to your TBR? Here are some of the books our staff read and loved in 2025. What books did you love this year? Let us know in the comments!

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, The Quiet Part Out Loud, actors Michael Imperioli and Dylan Baker perform stories about the idea of communing with something “other" by Etgar Keret and Elizabeth Stix. bit.ly/495d4gh (First photo by Sean Sime, second photo by Kevin Yatarola)

Last Thursday, Isle of Klezbos made their Symphony Space debut with a delightful evening of music! Thank you to everyone who joined us - it was a great night. (Photos by Ahad Subzwari)

In 2025, our staff listened to a wide range of podcasts that educated us, inspired us, and made us laugh. What podcasts did you listen to this past year?

Just announced! Selected Shorts returns with six incredible shows! We look forward to welcoming you for another exciting lineup of unforgettable stories and mesmerizing performances with hosts @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, Edward P. Jones, Brian Lehrer, Colum McCann, and Meg Wolitzer! bit.ly/4iZ8l4f

New date announced! Revelry with Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman has been rescheduled to Jan 30. Join us for a foot-stomping, feel-good evening with two masters of early American music. bit.ly/4oQAN9A

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Intervention, @ophirae.bsky.social, Pauletta Washington, and Parker Posey perform stories by Simon Rich, Langston Hughes, and Miranda July. Take a listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4pyPe3x

Join us Dec 16 for a screening of Great Art on Screen: Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza da Volpedo! Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, the film reveals Giuseppe Pellizza's emotions and his vision of reality. bit.ly/4oTx23j

Congratulations to our friends Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Hawke, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Giamatti, Carrie Coon, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and Claire Danes on their Golden Globe nominations! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/m...

Last Thursday, Krista Tippett and poets Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith sat down for a wonderful conversation that was recorded for Krista's podcast, @onbeing.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring evening! (Photos by Sean Sime)

Our celebration of The Autobiography of Malcolm X is next Thursday! @jelaniya.bsky.social leads this powerful evening. Luminaries Nikole Hannah-Jones, James Ijames, and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz discuss the book and its mighty legacy, with readings by actors Joe Morton and Hampton Fluker. bit.ly/4nQ7pje

Last chance to get tickets for next week's Selected Shorts with Anna Sale! We're joining forces with Slate’s hit podcast Death, Sex & Money for an evening of powerful storytelling. With readings by Peter Francis James, Richard Kind, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Ryan, and Michael Stuhlbarg. bit.ly/4oPNEdb

On this week's Selected Shorts episode, Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, actors Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, and Emily Skeggs perform stories about fictional disappearing acts by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, Claire Fridkin, and Anita Felicelli. bit.ly/48PohSY

Isle of Klezbos takes the Revelry stage next Thursday! This powerhouse all-women klezmer sextet celebrates Yiddish musical traditions with equal parts chutzpah and heart. Make sure you have your tickets! bit.ly/3Y2EqhL