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    5 Things to Do in NYC | September

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    A crowd at the Ferragosto festival in the Bronx's Little Italy.
    The Ferragosto festival in the Bronx's Little Italy. Photo courtesy Belmont Business Improvement District

    From Broadway shows to book festivals, September in New York City has something for everyone. As we say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn, the city comes alive with celebrations, performances, and traditions old and new.

    Here are five things to do in New York City this September: 

    1. Celebrate Italian Culture at Ferragosto Festival

    Visit the Bronx’s own Little Italy for Ferragosto, a beloved Italian harvest festival that dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. New York City’s Ferragosto festival has been held along Arthur Avenue for over 25 years, featuring live music, old-world charm, and irresistible Italian fare from local family-run businesses.

    Sunday, Sept. 7, 12 – 6 p.m., Arthur Avenue and East 187th St., the Bronx

    A woman samples cheese at Ferragosto festival on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.
    Photo courtesy Belmont Business Improvement District

    2. Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe Dance Performance

    Within the immersive exhibition Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe at the Museum of Arts and Design, you can catch a site-specific dance performance this month by Ailey-Fordham BFA dancers inspired by the artist’s work. The performance will offer a unique blend of visual art and movement, and is free with museum admission. 

    Sunday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m., Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, Manhattan

    Photo: David Flores

    3. Catch a Show During NYC Broadway Week

    See Broadway shows at a great value during NYC Broadway Week, running from Sept. 8 to 21. Get two-for-one tickets for dozens of Broadway hits, including & Juliet, The Outsiders, Chicago, The Lion King, Hadestown, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Great Gatsby, and more. 

    Sept. 8 – 21, Manhattan

    A group of men onstage fighting in the rain during a production of "The Outsiders" on Broadway.
    “The Outsiders,” one of the shows participating in Broadway Week. Photo courtesy NYC Tourism

    4. Explore the History of the High Holidays in NYC

    Step back in time with the Tenement Museum’s walking tour and explore how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur were celebrated on the Lower East Side in the early 1900s. Discover stories of makeshift synagogues, holiday cards that swamped the post office, and artifacts hidden in floorboards. Then enjoy a presentation and citron cake tasting with culinary historian Sarah Lohman.

    Sept. 14, 18, 21, 25, and 28, Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St., Manhattan

    A table with challah and apples on it in a room that looks to be dated in the 1800s, representing the Tenement Museum's High Holidays walking tour.
    Photo: Tenement Museum

    5. Hear from Top Authors at the Brooklyn Book Festival

    Bookworms rejoice, because the Brooklyn Book Festival is back this month. It’s the free festival’s 20th anniversary, and they’re celebrating with a top-notch literary lineup of over 200 authors, including Alexander Chee, Joyce Carol Oates, Karen Russell, and many more. 

    Sept. 14 – 22, Downtown Brooklyn

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