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Too Fat for China
Tue, Oct 6th 2026
6:30pm to 7:30pm
The RAT NYC
A darkly funny, brutally honest, and riotous journey through the absurdities and ethical minefields of the international adoption industry, Too Fat for China follows Phoebe Potts, comic storyteller and professional Jew, as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds to adopt a baby. After a US adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds herself surprised, disgusted and<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/too-fat-for-china/2026-10-06/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Too Fat for China"</span></a>
NY COSPLAY CABARET — 9TH ANNUAL “ROAD TO NEW YORK COMIC CON”
Wed, Oct 7th 2026
8:00pm to 9:40pm
The RAT NYC
The NY Cosplay Cabaret celebrates NINE YEARS of bringing Geeky, goofy, musical madness to cosplayers and fans as we kick off our 2026 season of cabarets.A cast of Cosplayer Performers both old and new come together to showcase their amazing talents and cosplays for your entertainment.
Happy Lil Trees Presents – A Tuesday Attempt at Comedy
Thu, Oct 8th 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm
The RAT NYC
Our friends at the Happy Lil Trees are hitting the ramp doing 120mph and hoping we having somewhere to land! Come witness our glory or a flaming death spiral! Either way, should be fun!
CANDLELIT HOT DOG DINNER FOR TWO PRESENTS: GENRE CAULDRON
Thu, Oct 8th 2026
9:00pm to 10:00pm
The RAT NYC
An improv show where the audience writes down their favorite themes (sci-fi, western, horror, etc) and each team will pick a theme for their set.
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Fri, Oct 9th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-09/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
Marisol
Fri, Oct 9th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
The RAT NYC
Marisol by Jose Rivera follows a young woman’s journey through the 21st century apocalypse. As a holy war plunges New York into chaos, Marisol must navigate climate collapse, Nazi skinheads, and credit card debt to survive into the next millennium.
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Oct 10th 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, outrageous, family-friendly comedy “Show Up, Kids!” celebrates its 8-year run with a return to The Rat in DUMBO from October 3 through November 28 on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. This interactive show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction is a<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy/2026-10-10/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Comedy Sportz New York – Interactive Improv Competition
Sat, Oct 10th 2026
5:00pm to 6:15pm
The RAT NYC
CSz (Comedy Sportz) New York is a fast paced, interactive improvised comedy show played as a sport that is fun for the whole family. Two teams of improvisers face off funny bone to funny bone and vie for your applause and laughter. The ref keeps the match going by getting suggestions from you, our loyal<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/comedy-sportz-new-york-interactive-improv-competition-6/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Comedy Sportz New York – Interactive Improv Competition"</span></a>
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Sat, Oct 10th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-10/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
Off the Beaten Path – a rom-com feature script reading
Sat, Oct 10th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
The RAT NYC
Filmmaker Lisa Romagnoli presents her new romantic-comedy script, featuring UCB performers and NYC comedians!
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Sun, Oct 11th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-11/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
Too Fat for China
Tue, Oct 13th 2026
6:30pm to 7:30pm
The RAT NYC
A darkly funny, brutally honest, and riotous journey through the absurdities and ethical minefields of the international adoption industry, Too Fat for China follows Phoebe Potts, comic storyteller and professional Jew, as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds to adopt a baby. After a US adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds herself surprised, disgusted and<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/too-fat-for-china/2026-10-13/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Too Fat for China"</span></a>
Homecoming: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reading
Thu, Oct 15th 2026
9:00pm to 10:15pm
The RAT NYC
Who will be crowned homecoming queen? Perhaps more importantly, who will win Slayerfest 98? And most important of all, it’s time for the introduction of fan favorite villain: Mayor Wilkins III. Relive your favorite moments from Season 3, Episode 5: Homecoming read by a full cast of NYC Actors, followed by a few rounds of<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/homecoming-a-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reading/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Homecoming: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reading"</span></a>
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Fri, Oct 16th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-16/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Oct 17th 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, outrageous, family-friendly comedy “Show Up, Kids!” celebrates its 8-year run with a return to The Rat in DUMBO from October 3 through November 28 on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. This interactive show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction is a<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy/2026-10-17/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Sat, Oct 17th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-17/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Sun, Oct 18th 2026
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Superfine
Hear a play & original EDM Score. Watch the story unfold via dance from site to site on the streets of DUMBO. Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, THE CIRCUIT reimagines the classic cycle of intimate encounters as a pulse-driven, fully immersive silent disco ballet. Produced by New York Theatre Company, this bold new work<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-circuit-an-immersive-silent-disco-ballet/2026-10-18/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"THE CIRCUIT: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet"</span></a>
Too Fat for China
Tue, Oct 20th 2026
6:30pm to 7:30pm
The RAT NYC
A darkly funny, brutally honest, and riotous journey through the absurdities and ethical minefields of the international adoption industry, Too Fat for China follows Phoebe Potts, comic storyteller and professional Jew, as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds to adopt a baby. After a US adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds herself surprised, disgusted and<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/too-fat-for-china/2026-10-20/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Too Fat for China"</span></a>