Welcoming Olympian Katie Ledecky, Eva Mendes, Max Greenfield, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, James Carville, Yuval Noah Harari, Zachary Quinto, Kate Mckinnon, Congressman Ro Khanna, Malcolm Gladwell, Sharon Mcmahon, Ken Burns, Ben Platt, Barry Sonnenfeld, Kelly Ripa, Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Becky Kennedy, Josh Brolin, Bob Mackie, Bernadette Peters, and More
AUGUST 14, 2024, New York City, NY – Katie Ledecky out of the pool and onto the stage. Kate McKinnon with a new job title – novelist. James Carville on the most important presidential election in a generation. Malcolm Gladwell’s The Revenge of The Tipping Point. Bob Mackie on designing for Marilyn Monroe, Miley Cyrus, and other icons – and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer face-to-face with her impersonator, SNL’s Cecily Strong.
Those are just some of the personalities and topics that will light up the stage of The 92nd Street Y, New York this fall. The lineup includes luminaries from the worlds of news, politics, books, film, television, theater, science, sports, and more.
92NY’s Fall Season is on sale now –- complete details are below. The schedule will be updated with in person and virtual events throughout the season. For tickets and more information, visit www.92NY.org.
Press tickets are available upon request.
In Person & Online
GOOD NIGHT THOUGHTS: MAX GREENFIELD IN CONVERSATION
Tue, Sep 3, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Max Greenfield, actor and bestselling author of I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud and its two companion titles, is back with an all-new picture book Good Night Thoughts. This sweetly funny bedtime story is a chance to celebrate and release those racing thoughts so we can all be present. *This is a ticketed/book-bundled event that includes a moderated conversation, Q&A, and book signing.
In Person & Online
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KATIE LEDECKY: JUST ADD WATER
Wed, Sep 4, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join us for an inspiring evening as Olympic gold medalist and world champion swimmer Katie Ledecky shares what it takes to become one of the greatest swimmers ever to compete.
Online
DR. LINDSAY CHERVINSKY IN CONVERSATION WITH TOM NICHOLS: MAKING THE PRESIDENCY (Newmark)
Thu, Sep 5, 7 pm ET, Free
Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky talks to The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols about John Adams, the seeds of modern presidency, and Chervinsky’s new book, Making the Presidency.
In Person & Online
THE GRAMMY MUSEUM PRESENTS: A NEW YORK EVENING WITH INGRID MICHAELSON, MODERATED BY ELLE MAGAZINE’S SAMUEL MAUDE
Thu, Sep 5, 7:30 pm ET from $25
The GRAMMY Museum and 92NY are thrilled to host Ingrid Michaelson for an intimate conversation about her album, For the Dreamers, composing music for The Notebook, her creative process, and more, followed by a performance.
In Person & Online
THE ATLANTIC’S JEFFREY GOLDBERG IN CONVERSATION WITH MSNBC’S ALEX WAGNER: ON HEROISM (Newmark)
Sun, Sep 8, 6 pm, from $20
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, discusses his new collection of essays, On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump with MSNBC’s Alex Wagner.
In Person & Online
YUVAL NOAH HARARI IN CONVERSATION WITH ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: NEXUS
Sun, Sep 8, 7 pm ET from $25
Join renowned historian and #1 bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens) on the evolution of information networks and how knowledge as we know it has made and unmade our world — and his new book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. *All in person tickets include the book
In Person & Online
H.R. MCMASTER IN CONVERSATION WITH PBS NEWSHOUR’S MARGARET HOOVER: AT WAR WITH OURSELVES (Newmark)
Mon, Sep 9, 7:30 pm ET, from $20
Join former National Security Adviser, Ret. Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, for a conversation on importance of competence in foreign policy and his turbulent and consequential 13 months in the Trump White House — and his new book, At War with Ourselves.
In Person & Online
DR. THEODORE SCHWARTZ IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. SANJAY GUPTA: GRAY MATTERS
Tue, Sep 10, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join Dr. Theodore Schwartz, professor at Weill Cornell Medical School and one of America’s preeminent neurosurgeons, in conversation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the complexity and wonder of the human brain — and his new book, Gray Matters.
In Person & Online
DAVID RUBENSTEIN IN CONVERSATION WITH MAGGIE HABERMAN: THE HIGHEST CALLING
Wed, Sep 11, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join bestselling author David Rubenstein with Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on the shifting history of the US presidency and the people who lived it — and Rubenstein’s new book, The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. *In person tickets include a complimentary copy of the book
In Person & Online
MARY TRUMP IN CONVERSATION WITH JUDY GOLD: WHO COULD EVER LOVE YOU
Thu, Sep 12, 8 pm ET, from $25
Join psychologist and international #1-bestselling author Mary L. Trump (Too Much and Never Enough) for a conversation about family trauma, Donald Trump, and her new memoir, Who Could Ever Love You.
In Person & Online
CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA & FRANKLIN FOER IN CONVERSATION: DEFENDING DEMOCRACY AND UNIFYING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT HAPPENS NOW? (Newmark)
Sun, Sep 15, 4:30 pm ET, from $20
Join Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna with Atlantic staff writer and New York Times bestselling author Franklin Foer (The Last Politician) on the volatile state of the election and the battle to save our democracy this November.
In Person
HOLDING ONTO HUMANITY: BEREAVED ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS FOR PEACE
Robi Damelin, Layla Alsheikh, Yonatan Zeigen, and Arab Aramin in Conversation with Tina Brown
Sun, Sep 15, 7:30 pm ET, from $18
The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has been marked by horrendous violence, which has only intensified since October 7. Amid this turmoil, is The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF), a joint Israeli-Palestinian group of 750 families which has been striving for reconciliation since 1998. Join us to hear from four individuals profoundly affected by the conflict as they share their stories of loss and their unwavering belief in our shared humanity with moderator Tina Brown.
In Person & Online
FASHION ICONS WITH FERN MALLIS: GUY TREBAY—DO SOMETHING
Mon, Sep 16, 7 pm ET, from $15
Join legendary style writer Guy Trebay with Fern Mallis for a special Fashion Icons conversation about his new memoir, Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of '70s New York.
Online
LEIGH MCGOWAN & IRA CHALEFF IN CONVERSATION (Newmark)
Tue, Sep 17, 7 pm ET, Free
Join two authors and political commentators for a lively discussion about civics, common-sense politics, and ideas from their new books, published this fall.
In Person & Online
THE THIRD GILMORE GIRL: KELLY BISHOP IN CONVERSATION
Tue, Sep 17, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join award-winning actress Kelly Bishop for the launch of her captivating new memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl.
In Person & Online
DESI, MAMI, AND THE NEVER-ENDING WORRIES - EVA MENDES IN CONVERSATION
Tue, Sep 17, 7:30 pm, from $25
Join acclaimed actress Eva Mendes on her extraordinary career, life after Hollywood, motherhood, and her debut picture book, Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries. Hear her discuss the arc of her career, the joys and challenges of parenthood, and the personal stories that inspired the book.
In Person & Online
ROGER ROSENBLATT AND FRED NEWMAN IN CONVERSATION WITH JANE PAULEY: HOW WE LIVE WITH OUR WOUNDS
Tue, Sep 17, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Jane Pauley leads a discussion with author Roger Rosenblatt and artist Fred Newman stemming from Roger’s new book, A Steinway on the Beach: Wounds and Other Blessings. Roger’s book contends that wounds – physical, professional, emotional, psychic – are not just accidents of life; they are essential to living fully and well. With Fred Newman’s ethereal paintings accompanying the text, A Steinway on the Beach shows us our lives in all their glory and fragility.
In Person & Online
FRANCIS S. COLLINS & DAVID BROOKS IN CONVERSATION: THE ROAD TO WISDOM
Wed, Sep 18, 7:30 pm ET, from $15
Join physician, former director of the National Institutes of Health, and New York Times-bestselling author Francis S. Collins (The Language of God) for a conversation with New York Times columnist David Brooks on the divisions that are tearing us apart — and his new book, The Road to Wisdom.
In Person & Online
JAMES CARVILLE AND AL HUNT WITH SPECIAL GUEST: POLITICS WAR ROOM LIVE (Newmark)
Thu, Sep 19, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join Democratic political strategist James Carville and award-winning journalist Al Hunt for a conversation on Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and the state of the most important presidential election in a generation in a live taping of their hit podcast, Politics War Room.
In Person & Online
MIKE SOLOMONOV AND STEPHEN COOK IN CONVERSATION: ZAHAV HOME
Thu, Sep 19, 8 pm ET, from $25
Superstar restaurateurs, chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook – co-owners of the trailblazing Philadelphia hospitality group that includes Zahav, winner of a 2019 James Beard Award for best restaurant in America, join us for a conversation about their new book Zahav Home: Cooking for Friends & Family.
In Person
#SISTERSINLAW LIVE! JOYCE VANCE, BARB MCQUADE, KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR AND JILL WINE-BANKS (Newmark)
Fri, Sep 20, 7 pm ET, from $35
Join the hosts of Politicon’s award-winning #SistersInLaw (MSNBC commentators Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr) for a live taping of the hit podcast — and a conversation on the legal and political issues that matter most leading up to one of the most consequential presidential elections in a generation.
GOV. GRETCHEN WHITMER IN CONVERSATION WITH SNL’S CECILY STRONG: TRUE GRETCH (Newmark)
Sun, Sep 22, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with comedian Cecily Strong — who brilliantly and hilariously portrayed her on SNL — on democracy, leadership, and the determination it takes to get things done — and her new book, True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between.
In Person
KRISTIAN NAIRN IN CONVERSATION: BEYOND THE THRONE
Tue, Sep 24, 7:30 pm ET, from $35
Join acclaimed actor Kristian Nairn (Hodor in Game of Thrones) for a conversation about the untold stories from behind the scenes of HBO’s epic, era-defining Game of Thrones — and his new memoir, Beyond the Throne.
In Person
AFTER OCTOBER 7 – PREMIERE SCREENING AND CONVERSATION WITH KFAR AZA RESIDENTS AND RABBI DAVID INGBER WITH INTRO BY JONATHAN SILVERS
Tue, Sep 24, 7:30 pm ET, from 18
As we approach the one-year mark since the terrorist attack on October 7, join us for a world premiere of After October 7, a new film exploring the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack at a single kibbutz in a region of Israel known as “the Gaza envelope.” A conversation with a panel of Kfar Aza residents, moderated by Rabbi David Ingber follows the screening. After October 7 will air on PBS on September 27.
In Person & Online
SHARON MCMAHON & KEN BURNS: THE SMALL AND THE MIGHTY (Newmark)
Wed, Sep 25, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join award-winning host of the hit podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns for a conversation on the ordinary Americans who form the backbone of our society — and her new book, The Small and the Mighty.
In Person & Online
NBC'S BRILLIANT MINDS: ZACHARY QUINTO IN CONVERSATION WITH MTV'S JOSH HOROWITZ
Sun, Sep 29, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join Emmy-nominated actor Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, American Horror Story: Asylum) for a special look at his new NBC series, Brilliant Minds, during a conversation with MTV’s Josh Horowitz for a live taping of his Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. NBC’s Brilliant Minds premieres on September 23 at 10 pm ET/PT and will stream the next day weekly on Peacock.
In Person & Online
AN EVENING WITH KATE MCKINNON: THE MILLICENT QUIBB SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG LADIES OF MAD SCIENCE
Mon, Sep 30, 8 pm ET, from $25
Join Kate McKinnon — the comedian, writer, actor, Saturday Night Live alum and “Weird Barbie” — for an evening of comedy and conversation at the launch of her debut novel.
In Person & Online
JONATHAN HAIDT & DR. BECKY KENNEDY IN CONVERSATION: THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
Tue, Oct 1, 5 pm ET, from $25
Join social psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness and The Coddling of the American Mind) and renowned clinical psychologist and parenting expert, Good Inside founder and CEO, Dr. Becky Kennedy (known as Dr. Becky to her millions of followers), on the epidemic of anxiety in American children and the solutions that will bring back play-based childhood.
In Person & Online
MALCOLM GLADWELL IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID REMNICK: REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT
Tue, Oct 1, 8 pm ET, from $25
Join #1 New York Times-bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell with New Yorker Editor-in-Chief David Remnick, discussing Gladwell’s latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point; a fresh look at his breakthrough book, The Tipping Point.
In Person & Online
DAVID YEAGER AND ANGELA DUCKWORTH: 10 TO 25 — THE SCIENCE OF MOTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE
Sun, Oct 6, 5:30 pm ET, from $25
Dr David Yeager, professor of psychology at UT Austin and one of the world’s leading researchers into growth mindset, joins bestselling author and research colleague Angela Duckworth (Grit) for a revelatory discussion about the ideas and findings presented in his new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
In Person
THE VIEW’S BEHIND THE TABLE PODCAST: Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro
Tue, Oct 8, 7 pm, from $25
Co-hosts of The View-- Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro--take you Behind the Table on their podcast to dive deeper into the headline-making moments that happen on the show every day. Join them for a live discussion as they look back on some of the most talked about interviews, candid conversations about their lives and answer questions from fans. Hosted by The View executive producer Brian Teta, the panel takes you behind what's cemented the Emmy award-winning show into political and pop culture must-watch TV of a generation.
In Person & Online
BEN PLATT IN CONVERSATION: HONEYMIND
Wed, Oct 9, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Join Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt on becoming one of his generation’s foremost entertainers — and his new album, Honeymind — plus a special acoustic performance.
In Person & Online
BARRY SONNENFELD IN CONVERSATION WITH KELLY RIPA -BEST POSSIBLE PLACE, WORST POSSIBLE TIME
Thu, Oct 10, 8 pm ET, from $25
Join award-winning filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld with Kelly Ripa on his extraordinary career and life in Hollywood—and his new book, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time.
In Person & Online
MARLENE STRAUSS: ART’S BAD BOYS!
Mon, Oct 14, 4 pm ET, from $25
In this illustrated lecture, Marlene Strauss explores the lives and works of artists from the 16th century to the present day. From the dramatic and often controversial Caravaggio and Cellini to the revolutionary Picasso and the provocative Cattelan, Strauss will delve into the stories behind some of art history’s most notorious figures.
In Person & Online
AMERICA & THE MIDDLE EAST: THE WAY FORWARD — STEVEN A. COOK WITH BRET STEPHENS
Mon, Oct 14, 7 pm ET, from $25
Steven A. Cook and Bret Stephens share their views on the challenges that policymakers & analysts must confront in developing a new strategy for the US.
In Person & Online
RECIPES TO LIVE BY: EASY, MEMORY-MAKING FAMILY DISHES FOR EVERY OCCASION: AL ROKER AND COURTNEY ROKER LAGA IN CONVERSATION WITH GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN
Thu, Oct 17, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
NBC Today’s Al Roker and chef-daughter Courtney Roker Laga talk with Geoffrey Zakarian about their new cookbook, Recipes to Live By.
In Person & Online
DELIA EPHRON, JULIANNA MARGULIES, AND PETER GALLAGHER IN CONVERSATION WITH DARYL ROTH: LEFT ON TENTH
Wed, Oct 30, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Join bestselling author Delia Ephron and celebrated actors Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher for a conversation with Tony Award-winning producer Daryl Roth about Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth. Based on Ephron’s memoir, Left on Tenth: On Second Chances in Life and Love, the play captures the story of her connection with a man from her past and the unexpected love story that follows, placing the beloved screenwriter of You’ve Got Mail at the center of her own romantic comedy. Hear Ephron share the messy, beautiful details – and challenges – of two people opening their hearts again, Margulies and Gallagher talk about what it’s like to play Delia and Peter on Broadway, the inspiration they hope audiences take away, and more.
In Person & Online
PEGGY NOONAN IN CONVERSATION: A CERTAIN IDEA OF AMERICA
Tue, Nov 12, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan for astute analysis of our nation, its leaders, and our culture--and her new collection, A Certain Idea of America.
In Person & Online
DR. DONALD JOHANSON IN CONVERSATION WITH CARL ZIMMER: DISCOVERING LUCY
Thu, Nov 14, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Johanson with New York Times science journalist Carl Zimmer on the 50th anniversary of one of the most important landmarks in the history of paleoanthropology — Johanson’s discovery of “Lucy,” one of the oldest known skeletons of an early human ancestor.
In Person & Online
JOSH BROLIN: FROM UNDER THE TRUCK
Tue, Nov 19, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join acclaimed actor Josh Brolin for a deeply personal conversation about his life on and offscreen — and his new memoir, From Under the Truck.
In Person & Online
FASHION ICONS WITH FERN MALLIS: SYBIL AND DAVID YURMAN
Wed, Nov 20, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Join celebrated luxury jewelers Sybil and David Yurman with Fern Mallis on defining jewelry in America for over 50 years.
In Person & Online
THURSTON MOORE IN CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY DECURTIS: SONIC LIFE
Sun, Dec 1, 7:30 pm ET, from $25
Join Thurston Moore, founding member of Sonic Youth, for a conversation with Rolling Stone's Anthony DeCurtis on his new memoir, Sonic Life, followed by a special performance.
In Person & Online
FASHION ICONS WITH FERN MALLIS: BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION – SCREENING AND CONVERSATION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BERNADETTE PETERS, MATTHEW MIELE, AND GREGG BARNES
Wed, Dec 4, 7 pm ET, from $25
Join iconic fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie for a special screening of the new documentary about his life and career, Naked Illusion, followed by a special Fashion Icons conversation with Fern Mallis and special guests, Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters, Matthew Miele, and Gregg Barnes. *Online tickets are for the Talk only.
The Newmark Civic Life Series is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The series is an initiative of the Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact.