Bush-bashing books (and the Coulter voters on the other side) are everywhere, as everyone starts casting an eye toward the midterm elections.

This week, a parade of stars take Manhattan. Who’s worth the ticket price?

Bummed to be back in town after a summer full of weekend escapes? Embrace the surroundings by taking in an event that celebrates the city.

Those few end-of-summer warm-not-hot days are precious—and perfect for a mellow (and free!) outdoor jazz concert.

Two of the city’s top comedy troupes work outside the box.

How to get through Coney Island’s annual indie-rock bonanza on July 15.

Serve cotton candy at a BBQ, go to a skate park, and ride the newest roller coaster.

Five genres, five sure-to-be hits.

Soar in a hot-air balloon, climb a lighthouse, and take in a polo match.

Flag-waving isn’t often embraced in the literary world. But we’re a pretty patriotic bunch when it comes to our own city’s history.