Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Application now open for the 2026 Open Call for The Democracy Cycle! What new performance project addressing democracy might you propose? Now in its third year, The Democracy Cycle continues to commission new performing arts works across performance disciplines that explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy. Each selected artist receives $60,000 in support, which consists of a $30,000 commission and another $30,000 for the creation and development of a new, live performance project. To be considered for this commission, you must have previously created and premiered at least two evening-length live performances and send in your proposal through our submission portal. This is a national and international open call and to learn more about the program, eligibility, and application requirements and how to apply, head to https://vist.ly/4qxdb or the link in our bio to learn more about eligibility and criteria for The Democracy Cycle, and see which projects were commissioned in 2024 and 2025! Or sign up for our Info Session Webinar on February 12th!

HEARTS & ARROWS - one part of the Triptych of REFLECTIONS starting at PAC NYC at the end of the month. Tickets: https://vist.ly/4qt6v HEARTS & ARROWS pulses with crystalline energy, carried by the precise, layered rhythms of Philip Glass. Liam Gillick’s sculptural design of shifting light and shadow becomes a silent partner to the choreography, where emotion takes on an architectural clarity. Photos by Jade Ellis

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR THE DEMOCRACY CYCLE 🚨⬇️ To register for the webinar: https://vist.ly/4qnpg

Congratulations to our very own 🌟 LET'S GO BILL! https://vist.ly/4qi7n

REFLECTIONS 🪞 Discover a ballet triptych by Benjamin Millepied celebrating the unity of dance, music, and visual art. Feb 21—22, 2026, Tickets: https://vist.ly/4qdhq

Restaurant week is here and so are these incredible specials at Metropolis!! Join us NOW through February 12 🍽️🌟 Link in bio to reserve your table 🔗

Special performances on our lobby stage this week! ⭐️ Free and open to the public ⤵️ Peter X: Artist in Residence 💿 THU @ 6PM We are thrilled to announce our second PAC NYC Artist in Residence, Peter X. A Brooklyn-based DJ and cofounder of Siduri Records, Peter X has been a PAC NYC favorite since he first lit up our Lobby Stage in 2024. With a sound that deftly blends together genres ranging from disco to minimal, his sets are precise and playful, working off the crowd’s energy and keeping the vibes high. Don’t miss Peter X’s four-week residency of groove-forward evenings, where genre lines blur and the party never stops. NATALIE TENENBAUM: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 🎤 FRI @ 5PM PAC NYC is proud to welcome back composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter Natalie Tenenbaum back. Natalie and her musical guests will guide audiences on a sonic journey, traveling fluidly between classical, jazz, pop, and experimental soundscapes! STEPHANIE JUNE 🎶 SAT @ 7pm Stephanie June is a soulful indie pop singer-songwriter whose voice and vulnerability resonate deeply.
Born in NYC to Persian immigrant parents, she’s always treated music as a universal language that can hold heartbreak, humor, and the messy beauty of radical acceptance. With a sound that’s both refined and raw (think Adele’s power with Amy Winehouse’s bite) her lyrics feel like intimate confessions you can’t look away from. Stephanie’s new single arrives in March, with an EP landing this summer.

HAPPY CLOSING TO THE CAST AND CREW OF THE VISITORS ⭐️ Photo by Maria Baranova

Three more chances to see THE VISITORS 🪨💭 Tickets: https://vist.ly/4pvws

A note from THE VISITORS Playwright, Jane Harrison. 💭 To read Jane's full note visit the digital program and grab tickets in our bio. 🎟️