EVENTS
We host events throughout the year to support St. George’s Society of New York’s charitable programming and provide a variety of social and networking opportunities for our members and the extended community. Members receive special discounted rates to SGSNY events and exclusive access to opportunities hosted solely for them.
We also feature partner events and other British cultural events on our page. If you are organizing an event that you think our members and guests may enjoy, please fill out our submission form.
Remembrance Day
St. George’s Society of New York and The Queen Elizabeth II Garden invite you to join us for our annual Remembrance Day service. Together, we will gather in reflection to honor all those who have given their lives in service to their country.
We kindly ask guests to arrive starting at 10:15 AM. The service will begin promptly at 10:45 AM.
Admission is complimentary. To help us manage capacity, please register your attendance using the link below.
Dress: Business attire, uniform, or medals.
A Christmas Carol
2025 PAC NYC company of A Christmas Carol. Photo: Andy Henderson
The magic is back! The Old Vic’s acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol makes a joyous return to PAC NYC.
Two visionary Tony Award® winners—playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), conceiver and director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical)—offer a magical interpretation of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic. Brimming with merriment, music, and holiday treats, this immersive production wraps the audience around the action, inviting the communal holiday spirit in us all.
On a bitter Christmas Eve, a cold-hearted miser is visited by four ghosts. Transported to worlds past, present, and future, Ebenezer Scrooge witnesses what a lifetime of fear and selfishness has led to and sees with fresh eyes the lonely life he has built for himself. Can Ebenezer be saved before it’s too late?
Winner of five Tony Awards, this beloved production welcomes theatergoers with dazzling staging, moving storytelling, and cherished Christmas carols, including “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.”
“An ingenious and sprightly reimagining!”
Peter Panto
Are You a Pirate or a Lost Boy?
In this outrageously queer, adults-only British-style Panto, NYC Panto reimagines Peter Pan with a Frank-N-Furter-esque Captain Hook, a foul-mouthed Tinker Bell, drag queen Lady Chicken Cutlets, and a Neverland where growing up is optional and absolutely nothing is safe from satire.
Hosted by SGSNY member Rob Benson and featuring fellow SGSNY members, this wildly irreverent theatrical romp is fueled by pop parodies, audience participation, slapstick mayhem, and brand-new original music where fairy tales, politics, and the zeitgeist collide.
Bold and bawdy, pantomime, or Panto, has been a holiday tradition in Great Britain since 1717. With roots in Commedia dell'arte, the genre takes classic fairy tales and gives them a broad and comedic twist. While pantos are traditionally considered family-friendly entertainment, Peter Panto is strictly for grown-ups.
Because sometimes the best way to make sense of the world is to laugh at it.
The world's on fire. Come laugh with us anyway.
***Doors are 30 minutes prior to showtime
Dates
Saturday, Nov 21 @4pm
Sunday, Nov 22 @8pm
Friday, Nov 27 @ 5pm
Saturday, Nov 28 @ 4pm
Wednesday, Dec 2 @ 8pm
Sunday, Dec 6 @ 4pm
Wednesday, Dec 9 @ 8pm
Saturday, Dec 12 @ 4pm
Sunday, Dec 13 @ 4pm
Wednesday, Dec 16 @ 8pm
Saturday, Dec 19 @ 8pm
Sunday, Dec 20 @ 4pm
Accessibility & Info
Age Limit: 21+ with valid photo ID.
Venue Access: Ground-floor bar. Portable ramp (1.5 steps) to the performance space and accessible restrooms.
Accommodations: General admission. Request wheelchair access, stage proximity, or reserved seating at checkout.
Effects: May include flashing lights and theatrical fog.
An Evening with Eric Idle: Idle in Provence Live at Symphony Space
Gather with your fellow Brits and Anglophiles for a brilliant evening with Monty Python legend Eric Idle at Symphony Space!
Celebrate the release of his new book, Idle in Provence, as Eric sits down in conversation with acclaimed writer Adam Gopnik (The Real Work). Step inside Idle’s French "shackeau" for a hilarious and candid look at the hill country retreat where he penned iconic scripts and songs, hosted dear friends like George Harrison and Robin Williams, and found peace away from showbiz. The evening includes an audience Q&A and promises plenty of laughs, and perhaps a singalong or two.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Expected runtime: 75 minutes)
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025)
Tickets: $45–$59 (Full-price tickets include a signed copy of Idle in Provence); $25 companion tickets (no book included, available when purchased with a full-price ticket). Please note there is a $5 service fee per ticket.
Pegasus: The Orchestra Presents Britten’s Simple Symphony
Join Pegasus: The Orchestra for an extraordinary evening of classical string repertoire celebrating one of Britain's most influential 20th-century composers, Benjamin Britten.
Held at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, this 10th Anniversary Season opener highlights celebrated masterworks alongside featured soloists from within the orchestra.
Featured British Masterpiece: Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony (Op. 4), composed in 1934 using themes written during his childhood in Suffolk, England. Britten remains a towering figure in British cultural history and 20th-century music.
Featured Soloists: Concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini (Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center) and principal oboist Noah Kay performing Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe, alongside Haydn’s Violin Concerto.
Special Selection: Principal cellist Ari Evan featured in Azarashvili’s Cello Concerto.
British Cultural Connection
Lord Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) was a central figure of 20th-century British classical music, renowned for establishing modern English opera and orchestral traditions. Composed at age 20 while completing his studies at London's Royal College of Music, Simple Symphony weaves eight boyhood melodies into an English string ensemble showcase.
Purchase tickets and reserve your seats on the official Pegasus: The Orchestra Event Page.
Newcastle University Cancer Research Fundraiser featuring Shaka Hislop
Join Newcastle University for a special evening dedicated to raising funds for life-saving cancer research.
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop will share his personal journey following his recovery from prostate cancer and highlight the critical work being done at Newcastle University's Cancer Research Center.
Event Highlights
Admission: Free general admission (donations to cancer research encouraged).
Keynote Speaker: A presentation and story-sharing by former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.
Drinks Reception: Complimentary drinks and networking hosted by Newcastle University.
Live Auction: Bidding on exclusive sports memorabilia, including a pair of Shaka Hislop's signed gloves.
The Cause: All funds raised directly support cancer research initiatives at Newcastle University.
Registration
Reserve your spot and find full event details on the official Newcastle University Cancer Research Fundraiser page.
JWF British Film Club Presents: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring the beloved and charming 90s classic, Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
Queen Elizabeth II Garden September 11th Ceremony
Join SGSNY & QEII as we remember those we have lost on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11.
PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Service is free to attend and will take place at the Queen Elizabeth September 11th Garden at 10:15 AM (updated from 11:00 AM).
Please plan to arrive by 10:00 AM. Register today to confirm your attendance.
Music in the QEII Garden: Supporting NYC First Responder Families
Join QEII & SGSNY in honoring 25 years of remembrance and community in the Garden. While admission is entirely free, donations are welcomed to support the families of fallen NYC first responders.
Event Description & Details
Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden (11 Hanover Square, NYC)
Admission: Free & open to all — no sign-up or registration required! Just stop by and enjoy the music.
Live Music: Classic rock favorites performed by Hell or High Water.
JWF British Film Club Presents: Notting Hill
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: Notting Hill
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring the beloved romantic comedy classic, Notting Hill.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
JWF British Film Club Presents: The Full Monty
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: The Full Monty
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring the hilarious and heartwarming comedy classic, The Full Monty.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
JWF British Film Club Presents: Casino Royale
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: Casino Royale
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring the action-packed James Bond thriller, Casino Royale.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
JWF British Film Club Presents: Snatch
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: Snatch
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring Guy Ritchie's beloved comedy heist, Snatch.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
JWF British Film Club Presents: Bridget Jones's Diary
Join Jones Wood Foundry for British Movie Night: Bridget Jones's Diary
Gather with your fellow Brits or Anglophiles for a brilliant evening of British cinema, fantastic food, and great company! We are thrilled to invite our community to British Movie Night at Jones Wood Foundry, featuring the beloved modern classic, Bridget Jones's Diary.
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, giving everyone plenty of time to connect, share a pint, and enjoy a delicious meal before the film begins at 7:45 PM. Whether you are a long-time member or new to SGSNY, it’s the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and share a few laughs over a great British film.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: Dinner at 6:30 PM | Film starts at 7:45 PM
Location: Jones Wood Foundry (401 East 76th St, New York, NY 10021)
Dining Details: Please note there is a $45 minimum food and beverage spend per person for this event. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee per guest.
Radical Duke: Danielle Allen with Sean Wilentz
Join Danielle Allen, political philosopher, as she revisits the American Revolution through a forgotten English duke and a hidden story of radical ideas that shaped two worlds.
In her new book, Radical Duke, Allen traces the life of Charles Lennox, the 3rd Duke of Richmond—an aristocrat who supported press freedom, religious tolerance, and resistance to the Crown. He also formed a secret alliance with future American Founding Father Thomas Paine. Through archival sleuthing, Allen argues that the Age of Revolution began earlier than we thought—not with the Boston patriots, but in Britain, where figures like the Duke of Richmond and his radical circle helped shape ideas about rights and popular rule before they spread to America.
Allen speaks with American historian Sean Wilentz about the Duke of Richmond and the radical movement he helped fuel—and how close it came to transforming Britain at New York Public Library’s historic 42nd Street location.
Make your free reservation for the in-person discussion or the livestream.
New York Classical Theatre Presents Julius Caesar
Enjoy free theater at some of Manhattan’s most iconic outdoor venues thanks to New York Classical Theatre!
New York Classical Theatre presents The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, June 2–July 5, in parks across New York City–all performances begin at 7pm and are free and open to all. Featuring a powerhouse cast, this immersive, fully-professional production invites audiences to follow the action through the park as Shakespeare’s gripping story of ambition, loyalty, and political upheaval comes to life around them. Special evenings throughout the season include Rome to Right Now Nights with Civics is Sexy, Family Nights with Playday, Dog Nights, Pride Night, and more.
June 2–21 | Central Park (Enter at Central Park West & West 103rd Street)
June 23–28 | Carl Schurz Park (Enter at East 87th Street & East End Avenue)
June 30–July 5 | The Battery / Castle Clinton (Meet in front of Castle Clinton — enter at Broadway & State Street (across from Bowling Green)
Make your free reservation at www.nyclassical.org