Unless otherwise noted, events are open to all Sherlockians.
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
"The Adventure of the Bookseller's Donkey"
Pastiche by Hal Glatzer will be presented in old-time-radio style with scripts in hand and live sound-effects. For more information, email Hal: info@halglatzer.com.
4:00 p.m. in the parlor of The Coffee House Club/Salmagundi Club: 47 Fifth Ave. at 12th St. (map)
Cost: Free. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. No reserved seats.
ASH Wednesday
The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes formally kick off the weekend with a dinner, for those who are already in the city.
6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 pm at the Joyce Public House at 314 West 39th Street
(map)
Cost: $76 per person, inclusive of tax and tip for a three-course fixed price meal, payable to @JenniferKneeland on PayPal or Venmo. Cash bar.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
The Christopher Morley Walk
9:30 a.m. The walk commences at the Westin Grand Central Hotel lobby,
1:30 p.m. Lunch at McSorley's at 15 E. 7th Street (map) following the walk
Cost: The walk is free; lunch is pay-your-own
Please let Jim Cox know if you're planning to attend.
The ACD Society's Doylean Awards and Wessex Cup
11:15 a.m. The awards celebration kicks off (30 minutes in length) at The Mysterious Bookshop, 58 Warren Street in Tribeca. (map)
Cost: Free. The event will also be streaming online for those not available to attend in person. Please register at the ACD Society website.
The 30th BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture
The 2027 Lecture will feature Arvind Ethan David, is the author of seven graphic novels, including Trouble Is My Business and the Bram Stoker–nominated Darkness Visible. He’s also behind several chart‑topping audio originals such as Earworms, The Crimes of Dorian Gray, and Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth.
His theater work includes adaptations of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, and the children’s musical The Boy with Wings, which earned him his Olivier nomination. He also served as a lead producer on the Grammy‑ and Tony‑winning musical Jagged Little Pill. His debut prose novel, The Great Game (2026), is set in a London shared by a young Winston Churchill and an aging Sherlock Holmes.
6:15 p.m. BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture at the New York City Bar Association Meeting Hall, 42 West 44th Street (map)
Cost: $23.00 per ticket; advance purchase only (no sales at the door).
For tickets to this event, see the BSI Weekend Registration page on the BSI website.
Friday, January 15, 2027
Open House — Mysterious Bookshop
Free and open to all BSI and Sherlockians, Otto Penzler is hosting the 48th annual open house at the Mysterious Bookshop. A gathering to be with other Sherlockians, browse the shelves, buy books. Otto will welcome collectors and readers to the lower level to browse the shelves for some scarcer titles. There are customarily authors there who will be happy to sign their books. Light refreshments.
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Otto Penzler opens the Mysterious Bookshop to Sherlockians — 58 Warren St. (map)
Cost: Free
The William Gillette Memorial Luncheon
A luncheon of Sherlockian conviviality, including skits and the announcement of that year's recipient of the Susan Rice Mentorship Award. Expect a performance from some talented thespians.
Noon: Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant, 121 W. 45th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues — map)
Cost: $55 for chicken marsala, stuffed sole, or pasta primavera; $65 for strip steak. Salad and dessert courses included. Details and payment information available here.
The Baker Street Irregulars Dinner
6:00 p.m. The BSI dinner at the Yale Club at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. (map) — invitation only
Souvenir Packets
Those who wish to have seasonal souvenirs inserted in the dinner packets can send 220 copies (for the BSI and The Woman dinners) Alex Katz at 11 Van Beuren Road, Morristown, NJ 07960-7008); your material must arrive by Dec. 15.
The Gaslight Gala
A fun time for Sherlockians, friends, and family in a private and informal setting. No gaslight and no need for gala dress (unless preferred). Expect fun, songs, skits, prizes, and a goody bag for all attendees.
6:00 p.m. Annie Moore's at 22 East 41st, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue (map)
Cost: $95 buffet dinner with cash bar. Send reservation and payment (via PayPal - friends and family - or check) to Christopher Zordan, cazordan@aim.com; 242 Rooney Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
If you would like to contribute a memento to the goody bags, please plan to provide 60 count, and ship them to: Michael Bush, 426 Myrtle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, USA. They should be sent no later than December 6, 2026
Questions or dietary needs: please contact Jack Zatz at milduck@aol.com or see https://gaslightgalanyc.wordpress.com/
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Covent Garden West (The Merchants Room)
9:00 a.m. Doors open; runs until 12:00 pm
For information about selling at the vendor tables, contact Ralph Hall (2906 Wallingford Court, Louisville, KY 40218) (502-491-3148).
The Baker Street Irregulars Reception
Open to all Sherlockians and their friends. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, and entertainment.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. New venue: Arno Ristorante at 141 West 38th Street (map)
Cost: $115.00 advance purchase only (no sales at the door).For tickets to this event, see the BSI Weekend Registration page on the BSI website.
Lost in New York with a Bunch of Sherlockians
Open to all Sherlockians and their friends, reservations required. More info.
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Dinner at Connolly's on E. 4th Street between 5th and Madison Ave. (map)
Cost: $75.00 Tax & Tip included. Payment via PayPal (US funds only) to: jkegley@socal.rr.com (Remember to use Friends & Family option. More information: jkegley@socal.rr.com
Sunday, January 17, 2027
The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes — informal brunch
Round off the Birthday Weekend with a cozy brunch.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Brunch at The Long Room, 120 West 44th Street between 6th Ave and Broadway. (map)
Cost: $35.00, including tax and tip. Informal brunch buffet with cash bar. Advance registration required. RSVP to ashbrunch@gmail.com and send via PayPal to trk.knight@gmail.com.
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