

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: THE FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE To Return To The Wild ProjectFresh Fruit provides a global platform for artists from Australia to Israel, and right here in the five boroughs.  TICKETS: https://freshfruitfestival.com/ From Monday, April 20 through Sunday, May 3, the Fresh Fruit Festival Mainstage will take over The Wild Project for a dynamic showcase of LGBTQ+ art. This year's festival continues to redefine what it means to be "inclusive."Through the generosity of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Fresh Fruit provides a global platform for artists from Australia to Israel, and right here in the five boroughs. THE 2026 MAINSTAGE LINEUPThis year's curated selection features a breathtaking array of genres, from sci-fi melodramas to biting social comedies:The Sloppy Abandon of Excavated Love (Dennis Bush): When Marcus discovers a 1980s journal from a former tenant in his apartment, the past and present collide in a minefield of passion with his former lover.A Perfect Map of Everything (Connor Geary): Hugo's obsession with cartography draws massive crowds to his home, while his roommate Hamlin struggles to maintain a connection as Hugo charts the world.Quantum Gravity (Jude Cramer): A sci-fi melodrama where two men race through iconic eras of queer history, facing the legacy of the past to save a chance at a romantic future.Late Blooming (Yueh-Yeh Li): A closeted Chinese American novelist in Queens confronts the tension between his hidden life and his parents' expectations when a childhood friend returns.Breach (Dan Manjovi): In the spring of 2024, the professional relationship between a 64-year-old therapist and her 30-year-old gay patient is tested by a revelation that shatters objectivity.Mister Snickers... (Michael Raimondi): A musical, pop-up book style journey through NYC following a gay man's alcohol-soaked attempt to build a chosen family with his dog, Mister Snickers.Messin' With the Kid (Duncan Pflaster): A straight man turns to gay prostitution to support his brother, only to find his brother drawn into the seedy world of a toxic "role model" at Disney World.Billy To His Friends (Cassandra Rose): A modern ensemble reclaims the history of Oliver "Billy" Sipple-the man who saved President Ford but was outed against his will by Harvey Milk.When We Practice to Deceive (Reginald T. Jackson): Hilarity ensues when a mother overhears her son's trans girlfriend in the bathroom of an expensive restaurant, leading to a comedic standoff.Little Bitches (Esme Roberts): A sharp, comedic coming-of-age play set at a sweltering California summer camp where a 15-year-old lesbian in denial faces a fracture in her social hierarchy.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS &amp; ONE-ACTSRelationships on The Edge: Two Short PlaysIgniting the Spark (Kathleen Potts): A night between a young police officer and a Native American artist transitions from a sexy encounter to something far more sinister.Three Paintings (Virgo): Artists Wyatt and Taylor must finally confront a conversation about race, privilege, and the ethics of creative commentary within their relationship.Acceptance, Real and Imagined: An Evening of One-ActsHail Mary! (John Jamiel): A memory play inspired by The Glass Menagerie featuring a standoff between an 89-year-old mother and her 60-year-old son fighting for his identity.Wiley (Katherine McNair): A lighthearted comedy about a woman's search for a roommate that leads to an unexpected and life-changing friendship.Sunbeam (K. Stanger): A woman suspended in a liminal space encounters "GOD"-who may be divine or just another version of herself-to unpack faith and queerness.THE FESTIVAL STAGED READING SERIESThe Last Sonic On Earth (Joshua Piper): After a rumored kiss between classmates, three teens at a roller-skating fast-food joint must navigate the pressures of toxic masculinity and boyhood.Exit Smiling (Den Harrow): In a Manhattan hotel suite, Truman Capote and Babe Paley reunite for one final, barbed conversation as the illusions of their mythic friendship crack.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-fresh-fruit-festival-mainstage-2026/80001726304730
- **Event Categories**: performances, festivals, art, comedy, sports, entertainment, summer-camps, pop-ups, live-music, literary-art, kids, lgbt-pride, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80001726304730

## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: wild project
- **lat**: 40.7229252
- **long**: -73.9833125
- **full address**: wild project, 195 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Jay Michaels (https://allevents.in/org/jay-michaels/5092256)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** wild project, 195 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jay Michaels
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, festivals, art, comedy, sports, entertainment, summer-camps, pop-ups, live-music, literary-art, kids, lgbt-pride, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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