Upcoming Shows
Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio with Jeff Hiller
Feb 25
The always delightful Emmy-winning actor Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) hosts a special live edition of the Selected Shorts spinoff podcast, where actors take the stage to perform...
Selected Shorts: A Passport to Ireland with Colum McCann
Mar 18
Ireland has one of the most iconic literary histories and that tradition of excellence continues to this day. Selected Shorts celebrates a new generation of...
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Jazz From the Back O' Town
Apr 23
Get ready for a rollicking night as the Squirrel Nut Zippers return with a high-energy tribute to the birthplace of jazz. Set against the vibrant...
Selected Shorts: Spring Training with Brian Lehrer
Apr 29
Spring is coming, which means the Major Leagues are in Florida and gardeners everywhere are coaxing their seedlings to sprout. Peabody Award–winning radio host Brian Lehrer takes...
Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo
May 15
Join internationally acclaimed guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—hailed by The New York Times as “perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today”—for a thrilling tribute to the legendary...
Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo
May 16
Join internationally acclaimed guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—hailed by The New York Times as “perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today”—for a thrilling tribute to the legendary...
Selected Shorts: Generation Gap with Asian American Writers’ Workshop
May 20
Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and AAWW join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction...
Selected Shorts: A First Time for Everything with Meg Wolitzer
Jun 10
First steps, falling in love, heartbreak...life is full of firsts. Join novelist and Selected Shorts host Meg Wolitzer for an evening of hilarious and poignant short stories...
Past Shows
Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano
Feb 18 – Feb 21, 2026
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. This concert presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert...
Selected Shorts: O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones
Jan 28
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Known World and guest editor of the 2025 O. Henry Prize Stories Edward P. Jones presents an evening of fiction curated from his selections for...
Selected Shorts: O. Henry Prize Stories with Edward P. Jones
Jan 28
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Known World and guest editor of the 2025 O. Henry Prize StoriesEdward P. Jones presents an evening of fiction curated from his selections for...
Sunny Jain's Love Force
Jan 9
Don’t miss this bold, new, multimedia work by Sunny Jain (trailblazing percussionist, composer, and bandleader of the electrifying band Red Baraat). Joined by an ensemble...
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: Everybody Loves Pirates:TWO SHOWS!
Mar 28
Saturday, March 28 at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: Everybody Loves Pirateshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-frogtown-mountain-puppeteers-everybody-loves-piratesA trio of sibling puppeteers from Maine presents this zany...
Aaron Nigel Smith
Mar 21
Join this reggae rocker and the NYC branch of his One World Chorus for some of his best-known childrens songs, featuring island rhythms that inspire...
Squirrel Stole My Underpants (The Gottabees)TWO SHOWS!
Mar 14
Saturday, March 14 at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!By popular demand, Bonnie Duncan and The Gottabees return to Just Kidding to reprise their...
Sonia De Los Santos
Mar 7
Saturday, March 7 at 11 am Sonia De Los Santoshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-sonia-de-los-santosThe 2019 Latin GRAMMY nominee and her bilingual band will perform tunes from their newest album...
Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats
Feb 29
Saturday, February 29th at 11 amLucy Kalantari and the Jazz Catshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-lucy-kalantari-and-the-jazz-cats-1Lucy Kalantari is a songwriter, composer and producer based in Brooklyn, making jazz age inspired...
The Gustafer Yellowgold Show
Feb 22
Saturday, February 22nd at 11 amThe Gustafer Yellowgold ShowA Symphony Space favorite, Morgan Taylor returns with his full band to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre...
Stevens Puppets: Goldilocks and the Three Bears:Two Shows!
Feb 15
Saturday, February 15th at 11 am and 2 pmStevens Puppets: Goldilocks and the Three Bears:Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-goldilocksThis classic tale is brought to life in a fresh...
Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!
Feb 8
Saturday, February 8th at 11 am and 2 pm:Two Shows!Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-doctor-kaboomNothing says science like KABOOM! Doktor Kaboom is an over-the-top...
David Darwin: One-Man Sideshow
Feb 1
Saturday, February 1st at 11 am David Darwin: One-Man Sideshowhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-david-darwin The Thalia Theatre will erupt with raucous whip-cracking, plate spinning, lassoing, unicycling, impossible contortions, and...
Karagoz Theatre Company: “The Forest of the Witch”:Two Shows!
Jan 18
Saturday, January 18th at 11 am and 2 pm:Karagoz Theatre Company: The Forest of the Witch:Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-karagoz-the-forest-of-the-witchWhen Karagoz, the hero of traditional Anatolian shadow plays,...
Jungle Book:Two Shows!
Jan 11
Saturday, January 11th at 11 am and 2 pm:A NYC premiere! This new theatrical production adapts Rudyard Kiplings classic Mowgli Stories for modern family audiences....
Beats, Rhymes and Breaking: Two Shows!
Jan 4
Saturday, January 4th at 11 am and 2 pm:Beats, Rhymes and Breaking: Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-beats-rhymes-and-breakinFrom head spins to windmills, and from 6-step to the trusty pop...
Suzi Shelton’s Winter Solstice Concert
Dec 21
Saturday, December 21 at 11 am:Suzi Sheltons Winter Solstice Concerthttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-suizi-sheltonSuzi and her NYC based band will perform kid-favorite tunes and songs that celebrate the winter...
Falu’s Bazaar
Dec 14
Saturday, December 14 at 11 am:Falus Bazaarhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-falus-bazaarFalus Bazaar is a Grammy-nominated musical journey through South Asian, and around the globe. Falus show celebrates the instruments,...
Puppetkabob’s “Dirty Gerts”
Dec 7
Saturday, December 7 at 11 am and 2 pm:Puppetkabobs Dirty Gertshttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-puppetkabobHave you ever heard the phrase: "She thinks she's Queen Elizabeth, but she's Dirty Gerts...
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Boyce: The Magic Tree House
Nov 10
Sunday, November 10th at 1 pmThalia Kids Book Club: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Boyce: The Magic Tree House The best-selling creator of the wildly...
National Dance Institute: The Celebration Team “Voices of Change”
Oct 26
Dancers ages 9 to 15 will be performing for kids in Just Kidding’s annual high-energy show, featuring original choreography and live music. This year’s performance...
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: R.J. Palacio: White Bird
Oct 20
Sunday, October 20th at 1 pm Thalia Kids Book Club: R.J. Palacio: White Bird The New York Times bestselling author of Wonder makes her graphic...
The Remarkable Renaldo
Oct 19
This world-class clown and one-man circus astonishes audiences around the world with juggling, pranks, magic and lots of humor. This is his return visit to...
Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights
Oct 12
Joanies tuneful melodies and rich, funny lyrics give irresistible zip to songs about sunglasses at the beach, goodnight hugs, and popcorn popping. The Brooklyn based...
Oran Etkin and Timbalooloo
Oct 5
This internationally touring jazz clarinetist and educator will perform songs from his new globe-spanning album Finding Friends Far from Home: A Journey with Clara Net....
Red Yarn
Mar 30
March 30 at 11 amRed Yarnhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/red-yarnPortland's leading kindie-folk artist Red Yarn and his full cast of puppet critters, plus special guests, celebrate his recent album...
Papa Siama and Auntie Dallas
Mar 23
March 23 at 11 amPapa Siama and Auntie Dallashttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/papa-siama-and-auntie-dallasGo global with Siama Matuzungidi, an acclaimed Minneapolis-based musician originally from Democratic Republic of the Congo ("Papa...
Jedi Academy
Mar 16
March 16 at 11 amJedi Academyhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/jedi-academyYoung intergalactic adventurers are invited to learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic...
Beauty and the Beast National Marionette Theatre: Two Shows!
Mar 9
Saturday, March 9 at 11 am and 2 pmBeauty and the BeastNational Marionette Theatre: Two Shows!https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-national-marionette-theatre-beauty-and-the-beastThis classic tale of the ferocious looking Beast with a...
Boogaloo Familia
Mar 2
March 2 at 11 amBoogaloo Familia https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-boogaloo-kidsA wild and upbeat bilingual musical journey through the history, musical style and worldwide cultural impact of Latin Boogaloo,...
Doppelskope: "The Amazing Story Machine"
Feb 23
February 23 at 11 am and 2 pm:Two ShowsDoppelskope: "The Amazing Story Machine"https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kiddingdoppelskope-the-amazing-story-machineIn this delightful puppetry romp, which The New York Times calls "endlessly inventive,"...
123 Andrés
Feb 16
February 16 at 11 am123 Andrs https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-123-andresThis Latin GRAMMY winning duo Andrs and Christina (plus special musical guests) will bring beats and rhythms from all...
Liz Joyce and a Couple of Puppets: "The Doubtful Sprout"
Feb 9
February 9, at 11 am and 2 pm: Two Shows!Liz Joyce and a Couple of Puppets: "The Doubtful Sprout"https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-liz-joyce-and-a-couple-of-puppets-the-doubtful-sproutThis underground puppet adventure invites kids to...
The Gustafer Yellowgold Show
Feb 2
February 2 at 11 amThe Gustafer Yellowgold Showhttps://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-the-gustafer-yellowgold-showDescribed by the New York Times as Dr. Seuss Meets Yellow Submarine, two-time Grammy nominated artist,Morgan Taylor will...
Thalia Kids’ Book Club Rick Riordan Presents
Jan 29
Thalia Kids’ Book Club Rick Riordan Presents https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/tkbc-rick-riordan-presents Tickets: $17, $14 for Symphony Space members. Bestselling author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) brings...
The Remarkable Renaldo
Jan 26
Saturday, January 26 at 11 am The Remarkable Renaldo https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-meet-the-remarkable-renaldo Juggling, pranks, magic and humor abound in this interactive one-man show. This world-class ringmaster and...
The Gottabees: ‘Go Home Tiny Monster’
Jan 19
Saturday, January 19 at 11 am and 2 pm The Gottabees: ‘Go Home Tiny Monster’ https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-go-home-tiny-monster Bonnie Duncan, the creator of the UNIMA Award winning...
Beats, Rhymes and Breaking
Jan 12
Saturday, January 12 at 11 am and 2 pm Beats, Rhymes and Breaking https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-beats-rhymes-and-breaking From head spins to windmills, and from 6-step to the trusty...
Stam-Pede - A Percussive Dance Showcase
Jan 6
Sunday, January 6 at 3 pm Stam-Pede - A Percussive Dance Showcase https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-stam-pede Expect a rollicking good time and a sensory feast of sight and...
The Okee Dokee Brothers: A ‘Winterland’ Concert
Jan 5
Saturday, January 5 at 11 am: The Okee Dokee Brothers: A ‘Winterland’ Concert https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-the-okee-dokee-brothers Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together...
I Spy Butterfly
Dec 15
Saturday, December 15 at 11 am and 2 pm: I Spy Butterfly https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-i-spy-butterfly How does a nature-loving explorer become a bug’s best friend? Award-winning Boston-based...
Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower
Dec 8
Saturday, December 8 at 11 am: Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/just-kidding-elizabeth-mitchell Join twice GRAMMY Award nominee and Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell...
Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats - “It’s the Holidays” concert
Dec 1
Saturday, December 1 at 11 am: Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats - “It’s the Holidays” concert “Stomp in the Snow” with NYC based, nationally...
Moona Luna in Concert
Nov 17
Moona Luna in Concert Join a joyous sing-along with the Brooklyn based kindie group which the New York Daily News says provides “the missing soundtrack...
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: “Legend of the Banana Kid” 11 am and 2 pm
Nov 10
Saturday, November 10 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: “Legend of the Banana Kid” 11 am and 2 pm Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit...
Saturday, November 3 at 11 am and 2 pm:TWO SHOWINGS Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Nov 3
Saturday, November 3 at 11 am and 2 pm:TWO SHOWINGS Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players This three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist known as...
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: “The Rainbow Fish”: 11 am and 2 pm
Oct 20
Saturday, October 20 at 11 am and 2 pm: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: “The Rainbow Fish” This original glow-in-the-dark puppetry adaptation of some of...
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