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The celebs come out for the New Yorker Festival
Photo credit: Zach Galifianakis (Getty Images)
The New Yorker Festival kicks off Friday and boasts a series of events showcasing some of the most talented people in the arts. Expect sit-down chats, panel discussions and even a cocktail hour or two.
Here are some of the standout events. For a full list or tickets, check out newyorker.com/festival.
Friday
• A New Yorker Night with The Moth
Experience a day in the life of The New Yorker with some of the magazine’s most recognizable writers: Ian Frazier, Raffi Khatchadourian, Robert Mankoff, Michael Specter, and Gay Talese. Hosted by Andy Borowitz. 6 p.m., $50, 508 W. 37th St.Saturday
• Chris Colfer talks with Susan Morrison
The “Glee” star talks Kurt Hummel and more. 7 p.m., $35, 333 W. 23rd St.• Owen Wilson talks with Michael Spencer
Owen Wilson discusses the ups and downs of his life. 10 p.m., $35, 110 W. 57th St.• Zach Galifianakis talks with Andy Borowitz
We know him and love him for his role in “The Hangover,” but Galifianakis goes beyond the drunken escapade in this chat. 10 p.m., $35, 508 W. 37th St.Sunday
• The Cartoon Caption Game
This live version of The New Yorker’s Cartoon Caption Contest will be hosted by New Yorker cartoonists and is sure to have you laughing. 1 p.m., $50, 4 Times Sq.• ‘Coriolanus’
Catch an advance screening of Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut, a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. The film is set to be released in December and also stars Fiennes, who will speak with Anthony Lane after the screening. Noon, $35, 110 W. 57th St.
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