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The best arts & culture in NYC: Critics' picks

Art: James Turrell

  • Critics choice

The maestro of California Light and Space art transforms the Gugg's rotunda into an optical spectacle.

  1. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave, at 89th St, 10128
  2. Fri Jun 21 - Wed Sep 25
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Books: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

  • Critics choice
  • Free

New memoir Mo' Meta Blues flips Questo's lid open and lets the reader peer inside.

  1. The powerHouse Arena 37 Main St, at Water St
  2. Wed Jun 19 - Thu Jun 20
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Theater: Lesbian Love Octagon

  • Rated as: 4/5
  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice

In this LGBT-centric musical, Sue has more female trouble than she can handle.

  1. Kraine Theater 85 E 4th St, between Bowery and Second Ave, 10003
  2. Wed Jun 19 - Sat Jun 29
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Dance: Savion Glover

  • Price band: 1/4
  • Critics choice

The tap sensation returns to the Joyce with STePz.

  1. Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Ave, at 19th St
  2. Wed Jun 19 - Sat Jul 6
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