3rd Annual Vulture Festival, NYC

@VultureFestival

Affair: 3rd Annual Vulture Festival

When: Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, May 22, 2016

Hot Spot: Various Locations, NYC

Deets: On May 22-23, 2016, Vulture + New York Magazine will host the 3rd annual Vulture Festival, a pop-culture extravaganza featuring the best of today’s television, music, film, and more. In true Vulture style, the Festival will once again bring the witty, in-depth, critical coverage found on the web to life with two jam-packed days of events, including live performances, screenings, animated conversations, comedy, and more.

Saturday, May 21

9AM
JERRY SALTZ’S MAD MASTERLY TOUR OF THE MET BREUER

Wake up with Jerry! Join New York and Vulture senior art critic Jerry Saltz for an ultra-exclusive tour of the MET Breuer — and experience a different view of art history. The tour will take place before public hours. The Met Breuer (945 Madison Avenue). Tickets $150.

10:30AM

BREAKING BETTER CALL SAUL

Join New York Magazine television critic Matt Zoller Seitz in discussion with AMC’s Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould and stars Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, and Rhea Seehorn. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

10:30AM
HOLLYWOOD HANDBOOK

Join Vulture in the Casper Podcast Lounge for a live taping of Hollywood Handbook — an insider’s guide to achieving your showbiz dreams from two A-List "It" boys who are living theirs. Big megacelebrities Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport provide an exclusive VIP backstage pass into Tinseltown politics. Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $25 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

1PM
ANIMAL KINGDOM Sponsored by TNT

TNT presents an exclusive first look at its new drama series Animal Kingdom. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy during the screening, which will be followed by a conversation with the show’s executive producers, John Wells and Jonathan Lisco. A beer-and-wine reception will also take place for guests following the interview. The Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street). 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. 

1:30PM
DIFFICULT PEOPLE: TABLE READ

Join the stars and guest stars of Hulu’s Difficult People as they conduct an exclusive live table read of the cast’s favorite episode of the upcoming second season, followed by a panel discussion with the cast led by Vulture editor E. Alex Jung. Talent includes Amy Poehler, Julie Klausner, Billy Eichner, James Urbaniak, Nathan Lane, Cole Escola, Shakina Nayfack, Andrea Martin, Megan Hilty, Scott King, andJohn Early. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $40 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event). 

1:30PM
CHRIS GETHARD’SBEAUTIFUL/ANONYMOUS PODCAST

Join Vulture in the Casper Podcast Lounge for an exclusive live taping of Chris Gethard’s Beautiful/Anonymous podcast. Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $25 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

2PM
JESSICA JONES: THE ART OF COLLABORATION, Sponsored by Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

Join Vulture editor Abraham Riesman in conversation with star Krysten Ritter and series screenwriter, creator, and executive producerMelissa Rosenberg of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, which is currently streaming on Netflix. This event is part of SAG-AFTRA, New York Magazine, and Vulture’s “Art of Collaboration” Emmy Contenders Series. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets are FREE (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event). 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. 

4:30PM
INSIDE MR. ROBOT

Join Vulture for an exclusive interview with cast members of USA’s Mr. Robot, including Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, and Grace Gummer. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

4:30PM
REPLY ALL

Join Vulture for an exclusive live taping of Reply All, hosted by Alex Goldman and featuring guest Paul Scheer. Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

5PM
ANIMATED VOICES

Back by popular demand, for the third year in a row, Vulture presents Animated Voices! Join Vulture along with the actors behind some of your favorite animated voices as they read classic movie scenes in their popular voices. Participating voices include John Roberts (Bob’s Burgers),Larry Murphy (Bob’s Burgers), Aisha Tyler (Archer), Carlos Alazraqui (Bordertown, Inside Out, Happy Feet), Lucky Yates(Archer), Elizabeth EG Daily (Rugrats, The Powerpuff Girls), Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama, Kung Fu Panda, The Powerpuff Girls, Zootopia, Rick and Morty), and Alex Borstein(Family Guy). Moderated by Vulture editor Nate Jones. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

7:30PM
CRAZY EX GIRLFRIEND: A MUSICAL REVUE

New York Magazine and Vulture Hollywood editor Stacey Wilson Huntin conversation with the CW’s Crazy Ex Girlfriend co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, along with the show’s executive music producer, Adam Schlesinger, about the creation of the show’s music from start to finish. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

7:30PM
HOW DID THIS GET MADE?

Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it’s amazing? Join Paul Scheer,June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas as they discuss this topic, live at Vulture Festival, in the Casper Podcast Lounge. Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $40 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

6:30PM
VULTURE FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNORS BALL PRESENT: GARY CLARK JR. AND ALBERT HAMMOND JR.

Gary Clark Jr. and Albert Hammond Jr. live in concert at Webster Hall. (125 East 11th Street). Tickets $45. 

Sunday, May 22

11AM
JAM SESSION with FRED ARMISEN and SHARON VAN ETTEN

Fred Armisen and Sharon Van Etten interview each other with instruments onstage. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30(includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event). 

1PM
STATE OF THE UNION with TREVOR NOAH

Join New York Magazine writer-at-large Rembert Browne for an exclusive interview with Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The Standard, High Line (848 Washington Street). Tickets $25.

1PM
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASSSCREENING AND DISCUSSION, Sponsored by Screenvision

Join Vulture for an exclusive early viewing of Disney’s new film Alice Through the Looking Glass, followed by a discussion with the film’s costume designer, Colleen Atwood, led by New York and Vulture senior editor Kyle Buchanan. Regal Cinemas Union Square (850 Broadway).Tickets $25 (includes complimentary soda and popcorn).

1:30PM
IN CONVERSATION: SHONDA RHIMES, Sponsored by Outfront Media

Award-winning writer, director, and producer Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, The Catch, Private Practice), in conversation with New York Magazine and Vulture Hollywood editor Stacey Wilson Hunt. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $35 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

1:30PM
NPR’S POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR

Join host Linda Holmes and panelists Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon as they bring their podcast to you, breaking down which of the latest movies, books, TV shows, and music are making them happy. This live show features special guest Audie Cornish (All Things Considered) and a quiz celebrating all of the things they love about pop culture, from the cutting-edge to the guilty pleasures and everything in between. Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

2PM
UnREAL: AFTER THE FINAL NECKLACE

Vulture editor Gazelle Emami in conversation with Lifetime’s UnREALco-creator Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, cast members Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer, B.J. Britt, Craig Bierko, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Josh Kelly, and executive producer Carol Barbee. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event). 

4PM
SEARCH PARTY Sponsored by TBS

TBS presents an exclusive first look at its new comedy series Search Party. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy during the screening, which will be followed by a conversation with the show’s creators Michael Showalter, Sarah-Violet Bliss, and Charles Rogers, along with cast members Alia Shawkat, John Early, Meredith Hagner, andBrandon Michael Hall. A beer-and-wine reception will also take place for guests following the interview. The Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street). 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. 

4:30PM
TWO DOPE QUEENS

Join Vulture for an exclusive live taping of Two Dope Queens, your favorite weekly stand-up and storytelling podcast hosted by Jessica Williams (The Daily Show) and Phoebe Robinson (Broad City). Casper Podcast Lounge (440 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (includes an hour of complimentary drinks following the event). 

4:30PM
HAPPY ENDINGS REUNION! Sponsored by Hulu

What you’ve all been waiting for: Vulture hosts the hotly anticipated reunion of the Happy Endings cast and creators. Vulture editor Jesse David Fox hosts creator David Caspe and showrunner Jonathan Groff, along with cast members Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Casey Wilson, Adam Pally, and Damon Wayans Jr. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $40 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge with complimentary drinks following the event).

5PM
A SUNDAY EVENING WITH DAVID CHASE

Emmy-winning writer, director, and producer David Chase (The Sopranos) returns to your Sunday night in an exclusive interview withNew York Magazine and Vulture television critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $50 (wine to be served during the event). 

7PM
POP CULTURE TRIVIA GAME SHOW

Vulture tests the pop-culture knowledge of the casts of TV Land’s Younger versus FX’s You’re the Worst in a live game show, with a special guest host. Younger cast members Sutton Foster, Miriam Shor, Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella, and Dan Amboyer will go head-to-head with You’re the Worst cast members Stephen Falk, Aya Cash, Chris Geere, Kether Donohue, and Desmin Borges. Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street). Tickets $30 (beer and wine to be served during the event). 

7:30PM
COMEDY NIGHT

Join Vulture for Sunday Night Comedy Night at BAM featuring Sarah Silverman and Friends. BAM (30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn).Tickets $47 to $67. 

Who You May Spot: Amy Poehler, David Schwimmer, Billy Eichner, Julie Klausner, Shonda Rhymes, Sarah Silverman, Bod Odendirk, Krysten Ritter, Carlos Alazraqui, Dan Amboyer, Animal, Shiri Appleby, Fred Armisen, Colleen Atwood, Carol Barbee, Beaker, Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Grace Gummerm, Fred Armisen, Sharon Van Etten

Hint For The Average Socialite: Purchase tickets for each event or a an all-access Vulture pass. Didn't get a ticket? Try standby!

Standby PolicyStandby tickets will be offered when advance tickets for an event are SOLD OUT / no longer available. The standby line will form at the event venue approximately 45 minutes prior to scheduled start time. Standby tickets are the same price as advance tickets, payable upon entry, limit of 1 ticket per person. Admittance is not guaranteed and based on availability.

Standby line will ONLY apply to events at MILK STUDIOS and the CASPER PODCAST LOUNGE AT HIGHLINE STAGES. The Standby line will not be in effect at the Saturday night Concert, Sunday night Comedy Night, the Alice Through the Looking Glass screening, Jerry Saltz’s tour of The Met Breuer, or events at The Standard High Line, Crosby Street Hotel, or The Roxy Hotel.

Arrive Early! Patron must be present in line at venue at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time, otherwise the ticket may be forfeited to the standby line.

What's Trending: @vulturefestival @vulture @nymag #VultureFestival