What’s your favorite sitcom? Mine is obvious if “Gave me cookie, got you cookie!” means anything to you. New Girl is forever number one in my house. Nick, Winston, Schmidt, and of course, Zooey Deschanel as Jess.

And somehow I only recently remembered that she’s actually in a band. Well, a retro folk duo. She & Him are playing The Town Hall on Wednesday, 9/23, and we’re giving away tickets. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Sip & Shop at the Affordable Art Fair brings art, wine, and trivia to Olly Olly Market this month, courtesy of Green Mountain Energy. Answer a few questions at our table for a free pour of wine or NA cider before browsing.*

• After nine years, John Green returns to fiction with Hollywood, Ending, a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story. Win your way into Kings Theatre to hear him dig into the book, with a copy included with every ticket.*

• Luna has been a New York indie favorite since forming here in 1991, spending decades refining their dreamy pop-rock sound. This month, they take Sony Hall with special guest Lael Neale. Enter to win tickets.*

• This month only, Snoopy in Style is taking over Meatpacking with rare Peanuts archives, custom Snoopy and Woodstock pieces, fashion installations, and a very tempting gift shop. Entry is free!

• Plus other just announced shows from Action Bronson & Human Growth Hormone, Dinosaur Jr., Bright Eyes, Ripe, Foreigner, and more!

SEPTEMBER’S BEST FESTIVALS, FAIRS, & PARADES

September is prime time for street fairs, neighborhood festivals, parades, outdoor markets, and the kind of all-day plans that turn into accidental night plans. We rounded up the best ones happening this month.

• 9/17 - 9/27 - The Feast of San Gennaro @ Little Italy

• 9/19 & 9/20 - Affordable Art Fair @ Starrett-Lehigh Building (WIN)

• 9/19 & 9/20 - Experts Only Festival @ ​Randall's Island Park

• 9/20 - 9/28 - Brooklyn Book Festival 2026 @ Brooklyn Borough Hall (FREE)

• 9/25 - 9/27 - All Things Go @ Forest Hills Stadium

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Movies With A View is wrapping up its summer run at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and tonight’s pick is When Harry Met Sally. Grab a blanket, some snacks, and a free spot on the lawn.

• As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the City Council is putting $1 million toward student programming at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, helping a new generation understand what happened and carry those stories on.

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