• “Amazing Adventures in Classic Comic Books” lecture @ Sullaluna: Oct. 2, 2025

    On the occasion of The Met Opera’s production of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay”, based on the novel of Michael Chabon,SULLALUNA NYC presents “𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 – 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟖–𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟒”𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐑. 𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐊 A journey into the birth of a powerful art form. In these years, comics created iconic…

  • BKBF Carousel @ Society of Illustrators, Sept. 15, 2025

    Carousel returns to the Society of Illustrators with a special comics show in conjunction with the Brooklyn Book Festival! Readings of graphic novels, cartoons, and comics as performed by the writers and artists, with projections. Followed by a book signing. Featuring: Peter Kuper Jesse Mechanic Jamie Mustard Ngozi Nwadiogbu K. Wroten Hosted by R. Sikoryak THIS IS…

  • Carousel @ SPX: Sept. 13, 2025

    Carousel on Sept. 13 at SPX 2025 (Small Press Expo) in Bethesda, Maryland This special edition of Carousel features exhibiting artists and guests, performing live. Featuring:  Tom Gauld (Revenge Of The Librarians) Julia Gfrörer (World Within The World) Kevin Huizenga (Curses) Keith Knight, (K Chronicles) Gigi Murakami (Resenter) Hosted by R. Sikoryak (Constitution Illustrated). Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center  Saturday, Sept. 13  …

  • Carousel @ BICS in Brooklyn, April 26, 2025

    Carousel is at BICS: Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase on Saturday, April 26 at 3 pm.Live comics readings and visual performances by exhibiting artists. FeaturingLara AntalJeffrey BurandtChris MiskiewiczSean Von GormanHosted by R. Sikoryak  Carousel will be held in the Tom Kane Theatre, right next door to St. Mark’s Comics at 51 35th Street, Brooklyn. Free admission! Details: https://www.brooklynindependentcomicsshowcase.com/saturday-3pm BICS will be on…

  • Carousel @ MoCCA Arts Fest, March 16, 2025

    Carousel returns to the MoCCA Arts Fest on Sunday, March 16 at 3pm. Live comics readings and visual performances by exhibiting artists and guests. Featuring: Caroline Cash (Pee Pee Poo Poo) Bim Eriksson (Baby Blue) Olivia Fields (cartoonist and illustrator of this year’s MoCCA badge art) John Vasquez Mejias (The Puerto Rican War) Katie Skelly (The Agency, My Pretty Vampire)…

  • Carousel @ William Paterson University: Feb. 25, 2025

    Carousel at William Paterson University: Tuesday, February 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Ben Shahn 20. A live reading of graphic novels, gag cartoons, and comics. Featuring Charles Fetherolf, Gideon Kendall, and R. Sikoryak, plus a slide show by Maëlle Doliveux (not appearing in person). All are featured in the University Galleries spring exhibition Sunday Comics: The…

  • Constitution Illustrated: Live reading @ Dixon Place, Oct. 30, 2024

    A live reading of the entire United States Constitution, narrated by a full cast, accompanied by projected cartoon images inspired by a century of American pop culture icons! Adapted from R. Sikoryak’s graphic novel Constitution Illustrated  FeaturingCecily Lyn BenjaminMarissa CarpioSpencer GonzalezM. Sweeney Lawlessand R. Sikoryak Wednesday, October 30 at Dixon Place Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002 Wednesday,…

  • BKBF Carousel @ Dixon Place, Sept. 25, 2024

    THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2024 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT Carousel returns to Dixon Place for a live show!Readings of graphic novels, gag cartoons, and comics as performed by the writers and artists.Followed by a book signing.Featuring Amy Chu, Angela Fanche, Sarah Firth, Kazimir Lee, Tracy White, and more.Hosted by R. Sikoryak. Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002 Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024Doors: 7:30pm TICKETS$15…

  • Carousel @ SPX: Sept. 14, 2024

    Carousel returns to SPX, the Small Press Expo, in Bethesda, Maryland!  This special edition of Carousel at SPX features exhibiting artists and guests, performing live. Join us for an audio-visual journey to the place where comics and performance collide! Featuring: Jeffrey Brown (Kids Are Still Weird), Joel Christian Gill (Fights), Shing Yin Khor (The Legend Of…

  • Carousel @ Society of Illustrators, May 22, 2024

    Featuring presentations of graphic novels and comics as performed and read by the artists: Juliette ColletEmily FlakeHyesu LeeJonah NewmanDaisy RuizBishakh Som  Hosted by: R. Sikoryak  The event will be followed by a book signing. Wednesday, May 22  at  6:30 pm – 8:30 pmSociety of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065 $15 general, $10 members, $7 seniors/students Tickets and details:https://societyillustrators.org/event/carousel-comics-performances/…