3 entertainment industry events in New York City this weekend

3 entertainment industry events in New York City this weekendPhoto: Lan Deng/Unsplash
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Published on March 08, 2019

Looking for a bit of entertainment this weekend?

When it comes to entertainment culture, there's plenty to keep you busy, from a documentary about a sailing voyage to a discussion on video game development. Read on for the top meetups to add to your calendar.

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Documentary Screening: 'The Camino Voyage'

Head to Village East Cinema on Friday night for a showing of "The Camino Voyage." The documentary tells the story of a crew — including one writer, two musicians (including Ireland's Grammy-winner Glen Hansard), an artist and a stonemason — that rowed from Ireland to northern Spain on a boat they built themselves. Admission includes tickets to the after party.

When: Friday, March 8, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Village East Cinema, 181-189 Second Ave.
Admission: $20-$25
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Seminar: Putting It Together - From Option to Offering to Opening

Curious how successful off Broadway shows are created? Join the nonprofit theater promoter The Off Broadway Alliance for a discussion this Saturday where top theatre professionals will share the ins and outs of the business.

When: Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St.
Admission: $5
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No Cartridge Live: A Conversation with Josh Sawyer

Last but not least, video game creators and enthusiasts are invited to a taping of No Cartridge Live, a podcast in which industry professionals play their favorite games live on stage and discuss how those titles have impacted their own work. 

Saturday's guest is Josh Sawyer, the design director at Obsidian Entertainment who directed "Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity" and "Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire."

When: Saturday, March 9, 3-4:50 p.m.
Where: Caveat, 21 A Clinton St.
Admission: $15-$20
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