vulture festival 2016

Hey, Look — More Events for This Year’s Vulture Festival!

We promised we’d have more Vulture Festival announcements in store, and what do ya know, here there are! We’ve just added five more events to this year’s edition of our jam-packed pop-culture festival, including Muppets, David Schwimmer, and a live taping of the Vulture TV podcast. Plus, we’ve also added support acts for Sarah Silverman at our Comedy Night at BAM. Vulture Festival takes place May 21 and 22 in a variety of locations across New York City. Tickets are on sale now at vulturefestival.com. Is your favorite event sold out? No worries — we’re selling the Vulture Pass, which allows you access to sold-out events, until 6 p.m. Eastern Friday. Last chance!

You can see the rest of the lineup right here, and hold on tight for more events to come!

SATURDAY, MAY 21

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:  Morning With the Muppets
It’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights! Join New York Magazine senior editor Chris Bonanos in conversation with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, followed by talks with their longtime puppeteers Steve Whitmire and Eric Jacobson. Special appearances by Animal and Beaker as well. Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $25 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: You, Me, Her Sponsored by DIRECTV
AT&T Audience Network presents an exclusive first look at its new original series You, Me, Her, followed by a conversation with creator John Scott Shepherd, along with stars Greg Poehler and Priscilla Faia. A beer-and-wine reception will also take place for guests following the interview.   Location: The Roxy Hotel (2 Avenue of the Americas). Tickets are FREEAll guests must register for this event online. RSVP does not guarantee admittance to the event; access to the event will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis with RSVP. 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Kingdom Sponsored by DIRECTV
AT&T Audience Network presents an exclusive sneak peek at the season premiere of Kingdom, followed by a conversation with creator Byron Balasco, along with cast members Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Jonathan Tucker, Matt Lauria, Joanna Going, and Natalie Martinez.   A beer-and-wine reception will also take place for guests following the interview.  Location: The Roxy Hotel (2 Avenue of the Americas). Tickets are FREE.  All guests must register for this event online. RSVP does not guarantee admittance to the event; access to the event will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis with RSVP. 

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.:  David Schwimmer: In Conversation
Join Vulture for an exclusive first look at AMC’s upcoming New York–set drama series Feed The Beast, followed by a conversation with its star, David Schwimmer. Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $25 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event). 

SUNDAY, MAY 22

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: The Vulture TV Podcast
Join New York Magazine television critic Matt Zoller Seitz and Vulture editor Gazelle Emami as they record their Vulture TV podcast live at the Casper Podcast Lounge, with special guests Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, co-creators of the CW’s Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Location: Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $20 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event).

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Comedy Night
Join Vulture for Sunday Night Comedy Night at BAM featuring Sarah Silverman and Friends. Friends include: Todd Barry, Aparna Nancherla, Lizz Winstead, John Early, and Michelle Wolf. Location: BAM (30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn). Tickets $47 to $67.

Hey, Look! More Events for Vulture Festival 2016