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Julianna Hurtado

Julianna Hurtado

Julianna Hurtado is from Dallas, Texas. She grew up rooting for the Texas Rangers and the Mavericks. Now, she also roots for the Baltimore Orioles, her new home team, as well as the New York Knicks. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Individualized Study from the Gallatin School at New York University, where she studied creative writing and psychology. While still acquiring her Bachelor's at NYU, she began working as a content creator for TickPick, covering music news, concert tours, concert reviews, and more. She continued her education at Hunter College, where she was a Fiction candidate in the creative writing M.F.A. Since graduation, alongside working on two novels, she has committed to writing content for the TickPick Blog. She enjoys writing about theater, Latin music, and when her favorite artists (Kendrick Lamar, Vampire Weekend, Adrienne Lenker) go on tour. Her favorite concert experience was Jack White at Pier 17 in Baltimore, right after attending the Orioles game just across from the Inner Harbor.

7 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Sep. 18th-20th

7 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Sep. 18th-20th

Couldn’t find a show to attend this weekend? First, be sure you’ve adequately consulted our upcoming concerts in NYC calendar. And if you’re still unsatisfied with what the city has to offer on the live music front this weekend, we have you covered with plenty of other things to do, because just like you, we …

What We Know About Rihanna’s Upcoming Album ‘R8’

What We Know About Rihanna’s Upcoming Album ‘R8’

The moment #RihannaNavy has been waiting for has almost arrived. But no fear Rihanna fans, the time is near (we think). With dozens of rumors concerning Rihanna’s upcoming album ‘R8‘, we thought it would be helpful to compile what we know, what we don’t know, and what everyone is hoping for. It’s almost been 3 years since …

7 Artsy Things to Do in NYC This Month

7 Artsy Things to Do in NYC This Month

Been spending too much time on Netflix? Are you in a creativity rut, and in desperate need for a healthy dose of the arts? Sometimes it just takes a little nudge—and perhaps a little direction—to help counter the boredom and unfulfilled desire to witness the world. And New York City is (in our opinion) the …

7 NYC Events to Make Summer Last Forever

7 NYC Events to Make Summer Last Forever

As we’re nearing the latter half of August, the reality is beginning to set in: summer is almost over. But because we live in a city where no excuse is needed to party, there are plenty of amazing concerts and events happening to help us forget that fall is around the corner. Here are 7 …

7 NYC Events for Ladies’ Night This Summer

7 NYC Events for Ladies’ Night This Summer

I’m sure we can all agree, sometimes it’s best if the genders part ways to allow for the occasion we all know and love: Ladies’ Night. There are certain stereotypes surrounding men and women, and as much as we don’t like being stereotypical, some things are just true. It’s true, more women can relate to Carole …

7 Broadway Shows to Splurge on This Summer

7 Broadway Shows to Splurge on This Summer

Living in New York City means being in the best city for plays and musical theater. Before world and regional tours begin, new and revived shows are performed in New York City’s theater district to be tested in front of the most attentive and critical audiences. This year, Broadway provided the much needed home to …

7 Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in NYC

7 Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in NYC

I don’t know about you, but one of my goals while spending the summer in New York City is to avoid tourists. Because this season is the most touristy season of them all, this can be a very difficult task. Unless you get creative. Luckily for you, we’ve done most of the brainpower already. From museums …

7 Best Songs About New York City

7 Best Songs About New York City

New York City is the birthplace to some of the greatest musical talent the world has ever seen. And due to it’s cultural vibrancy, it’s been a longtime muse for artists everywhere. Whether it’s based on the growing Manhattan skyline, Long Island race relations, a crazy night in the Lower East Side, or growing up …

7 Things to Do on the 4th of July in NYC

7 Things to Do on the 4th of July in NYC

New York City, in my opinion, is one of the best cities to be for just about any holiday, including the 4th of July (and I’m from Texas, who arguably has the best BBQ that anyone could even dream of eating in honor of this holiday). The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will be …

7 Things to Do with Your Parents in NYC

7 Things to Do with Your Parents in NYC

If your parents are anything like mine, they tend to feel a little lost when they touch down in NYC to visit their daughter, who’s flown very far from home. Hailing in from Texas, they are used plenty of elbow room, a slower pace, and not nearly as many car horns. Often, these visits from your tourist parents …

7 Summer Date Ideas in NYC

7 Summer Date Ideas in NYC

With all of the tourists, humidity, packed subway cars, and sweaty pits, it can be difficult to feel “romantic” during summers in NYC. But there are some perks to living in this sweltering fishbowl during these long, summer days. When else can you pick from over 50 outdoor movie viewings to attend with your significant other? …

7 NYC Cultural Events to Attend This Week

7 NYC Cultural Events to Attend This Week

This time of year, New York City is in full bloom. In just about every borough, tourists and natives alike have the opportunity to experience a part of the city culture through annual festivals, art exhibitions, and rare events. This week, three festivals begin, creating a number of both free and paid events to attend …

Amy Schumer Opening for Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour in NYC

Amy Schumer Opening for Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour in NYC

Madonna, on her “Rebel Heart Tour”, will be touching down in NYC on September 16th for two performances at Madison Square Garden, in addition to one performance at Barclays (9/19). Sure, this on its own is great news. From the looks of her “B*tch I’m Madonna” video, it looks like the queen of pop has …

10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Dad

10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Dad

Well, it’s that time of year, where every mom and daughter frets about what to buy for those “unshoppable” fathers. You know who they are, the ones who respond to the question “what do you want for father’s day” with a grunt, shrug of the shoulders. Or they wave it off, and say “I don’t know, a …