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Last updated: August 2, 2026
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June 1 – December 31, 2026 · Opening reception
Exhibition featuring a world-class collection of Asian shadow puppets gifted by theatre scholars, alongside puppets from the University of Hawaii.
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June 5–28, 2026 · June 5-28; opening reception June 5
New York State Puppet Festival presents a free Manual Cinema exhibition exploring the shadow-puppetry company's history, techniques, and storytelling magic.