New York Comedy Festival Reveals Dates for 2021 Return

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It’s July 2021, and instead of talking about “F9,” “Black Widow,” or any of the summer blockbusters from this year, The Playlist Podcast is going back to the ‘80s to talk about two cult classic summer films, “Escape From New York” and “Big Trouble in Little China.” Why? Because they’re both celebrating big anniversaries. Oh, and because John Carpenter is one of the best filmmakers of all time and Kurt Russell is a national treasure.

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The 70,000-square-foot expansion at the New-York Historical Society will include an entire floor dedicated to the new American LGBTQ+Museum. Photo: Courtesy Robert A.M. Stern Architects

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Antonio Ferme editorJust For Laughs Montréal announced that the comedy festival will return with an all-new hybrid format on July 26-31.Featuring performances and appearances from some of the world’s most influential names in comedy, this year’s festival will combine online and in-person shows live from Montréal, New York City and Los Angeles.For the first time ever, the Just For Laughs Awards Show will be made available to stream online for free.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and Caroline Hirsch, the founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival, Tuesday announced the event’s return November 8-14.

New York Post.The suspect, shown in a surveillance image, is described as having a dark complexion, being about 5’11” tall and weighing around 185 pounds, with facial hair.

Just For Laughs Montreal on Tuesday took the wraps off its 2021 comedy festival, saying it will run July 26-31 and feature in-person stand-up shows in Montreal as well as for the first time shows in Los Angeles and New York City in a nod to travel restrictions due to the pandemic.

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