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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 31
The Fantasticks
240 W 44th St., Manhattan
The Fantasticks has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
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Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#1Through Oct 31 · Limited Run
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44th St., ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Fantasticks
The Fantasticks has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPreviews began October 8; opening October 29; through January 10, 2027
A Few Good Men
Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth face off in Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, staged by Michael Arden on the Beaumont's wide thrust.
Limited runStar castingPlay revival
#2Previews began October 8; opening October 29; through January 10, 2027 · Limited Run
Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Few Good Men
Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth face off in Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, staged by Michael Arden on the Beaumont's wide thrust.
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NewFest venues (announced in September), Various, ManhattanThursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 25, 2026Ticketed per screening
NewFest38: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Various, Manhattan
New York's largest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for an eleven-day 38th edition of premieres, shorts programmes and filmmaker Q&As.
LGBTQ+ film38th EditionEleven days
#3Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Limited Run
NewFest venues (announced in September), Various, ManhattanNewFest38: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
New York's largest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for an eleven-day 38th edition of premieres, shorts programmes and filmmaker Q&As.
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#4
Bibliotheque NYC, ManhattanThursday, October 22, 2026, 7–9 pm ET$55 standard admission
Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC
Bibliotheque NYC, Manhattan
Meet other singles through facilitated conversations and thoughtful prompts from Skip the Small Talk.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#4Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7–9 pm ET · One Day Only
Bibliotheque NYC, ManhattanMillennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC
Meet other singles through facilitated conversations and thoughtful prompts from Skip the Small Talk.
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HK Hall, Hell's KitchenThe Desai Foundation.Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7–11pm$215 GA / $275 VIP (fees may…
Diwali on the Hudson
HK Hall, Hell's Kitchen
The Desai Foundation’s annual Diwali celebration returns to HK Hall for an evening of music, food, dancing and community.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#5Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7–11pm · One Day Only
HK Hall, Hell's KitchenThe Desai Foundation.Diwali on the Hudson
The Desai Foundation’s annual Diwali celebration returns to HK Hall for an evening of music, food, dancing and community.
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The Grisly Pear Midtown, Midtown, ManhattanThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7:30pm$23.24 ($20.00 + $3.24 fee)
PaulZach Comedy Presents Born and Raised
Midtown, Manhattan
PaulZach Comedy presents an independent stand-up show spotlighting comedians born and raised across New York City's five boroughs, with Derek Gaines as a special guest and additional guests to be announced.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#6Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Grisly Pear Midtown, Midtown, ManhattanPaulZach Comedy Presents Born and Raised
PaulZach Comedy presents an independent stand-up show spotlighting comedians born and raised across New York City's five boroughs, with Derek Gaines as a special guest and additional guests to be announced.
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The Grisly Pear Midtown, Midtown, ManhattanThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 9:30pm$23.24 ($20.00 + $3.24 fee)
Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Midtown
Midtown, Manhattan
A Midtown stand-up show featuring Rachel Lenihan, Alexis Bradby, Nikki MacCallum, Shyam Subramanian, Andy Aluise and additional performers.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#7Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 9:30pm · One Day Only
The Grisly Pear Midtown, Midtown, ManhattanComedy Show at The Grisly Pear Midtown
A Midtown stand-up show featuring Rachel Lenihan, Alexis Bradby, Nikki MacCallum, Shyam Subramanian, Andy Aluise and additional performers.
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The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village, ManhattanThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 10:00pm$23.24 ($20.00 + $3.24 fee)
That Thursday Night Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
A Thursday-night Greenwich Village stand-up show featuring Doug Uram, Talent Harris Jr., Abby Washuta and additional performers.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#8Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 10:00pm · One Day Only
The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village, ManhattanThat Thursday Night Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
A Thursday-night Greenwich Village stand-up show featuring Doug Uram, Talent Harris Jr., Abby Washuta and additional performers.
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The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village, ManhattanThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 11:59pmTickets required
Midnight Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
A late-night stand-up show at the Grisly Pear Greenwich Village featuring comedians from New York's comedy scene and performers associated with major television and streaming comedy.
From the organizerOne Day Only
#9Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 11:59pm · One Day Only
The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village, ManhattanMidnight Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
A late-night stand-up show at the Grisly Pear Greenwich Village featuring comedians from New York's comedy scene and performers associated with major television and streaming comedy.
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Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in New York City on Thursday, October 22 (tomorrow): 8 events, led by Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC, Diwali on the Hudson and The Saucy Spoon Diner Pop-up Presented by Ocean Spray — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 26 exhibitions and shows running through the day. A light day so far. This week's view has every day side by side, and the weekend board is the deep list.