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This Week New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, January 24, 2025!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, January 24, 2025!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (January 24, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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217 Free  Events, Free  Things to Do in New York City This Week

All events, things to do this week (Sun, 01/19/2025 - Sat, 01/25/2025)  are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Hike | Seal Exploration Hike


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 19
9:00 am
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Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Seal Exploration Hike

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
11:00 am
$1, registration required
Museumss, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike


Join the Rangers for an exploration of the trees in the park! Learn how to identify trees in the winter and gain a new perspective of the trees living in our city.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Winter Tree ID Hike

Classical Music | Piano Works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, J.S. Bach, and More


A Concert Tribute to Pianist Nina Svetlanova (1932-2024). Pianists Brian Zeger, Golda Vainberg-Tatz, Roberto Hidalgo, Marc Silverman, Alexandre Moutouzkine, Gila Goldstein, Juan Pablo Horcasitas, Joanne Polk, Mark Pakman, Hyung-ki Joo, Martin Labazevitch, Kathleen Tagg, Xiayin Wang, Josu de Solaun Soto, Dmitri Shteinberg, Lera Auerbach, Jason Thomas, and Pavel Gintov perform works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Brahms (1833-1897), Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924), Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944), Richard Danielpour (b. 1956), Debussy (1862-1918), Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938), Jose Maria Lacalle (1859-1937), Liszt (1811-1886), Alessandro Marcello (1673-1747), Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951), Mozart (1756-1791), Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Respighi (1879-1936), Saint-Saens (1835-1921), and Schubert (1797-1828).
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
12:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Piano Works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, J.S. Bach, and More

Hike | Advanced Winter Tree ID Hike


Trees have a special place in our environment. This park hike takes a deeper dive into learning the intricacies of winter tree identification.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
1:00 pm
Free
Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Advanced Winter Tree ID Hike

Play | Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet


The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare's Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father's death. Written and Directed by Maya M. Workman Music by Reggie Workman Cast: Mary Chang, Ayana Workman, Jakeem Dante Powell, Justin Hofstad, Nicole Spinnler With a musical ensemble featuring Reggie Workman, bass/composer; Hanna Inui, piano/music director; Elijah Thomas, flute), Timothy Anguloa, drums/percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
2:00 pm
Free
Plays, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet

Discussion | Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at a Historical Venue


Join the 19th annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Explore Dr. King's lasting legacy of justice and inclusion, reflecting on his vision for a fair society. Influential leaders will examine democracy and civil rights state in the present day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
2:00 pm
Free
Discussions, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at a Historical Venue

Concert | NextGen National Vocal Competition


Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's NextGen National Vocal Competition! Originally created in collaboration between the APO and Music Director Luke Frazier in 2018, the NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest is 100% free, giving students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jan 19
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, NextGen National Vocal Competition

Classical Music | Works by Shostakovich and More for Violin and Piano


William Wei, violin; Evan Wong, piano. Program Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996), Elegy Shostakovich (1906-1975), Violin Sonata op.134 Shiuan Chang, Songs of Dunren
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2:30 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Works by&nbsp;Shostakovich and More for Violin and Piano

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 19
4:00 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel (In Person AND Online!)


Hoi Leong (Zach) Cheong, Piano. Program Chopin (1810-1849), Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op.9 No.2 Chopin (1810-1849), Mazurka in A Minor, Op.59 No.1 Chopin (1810-1849), Waltz in A-flat Major, Op.42 Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No.32 in C Minor, Op.111 Ravel (1875-1937), La valse Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Piano Works by Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel (In Person AND Online!)

Concert | MLK Tribute: Alvin Ailey Dance, Choral Music and More


The 39th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features a dance performance by Ailey II, music with The Fire Ensemble, a speech by author Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Jan 20
10:30 am
Free
Concerts, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, MLK Tribute: Alvin Ailey Dance, Choral Music and More

Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
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10:30 am
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Tours, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 20
12:15 pm
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Workshops, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)

Film | Ernest Cole: Lost and Found (2024): Documentary by Oscar Nominee


Ernest Cole: Lost and Found explores the life and work of pioneering Black South African photographer Ernest Cole. Known for his shocking images exposing life under apartheid, Cole’s landmark book "House of Bondage" cemented his legacy. The film tells his story through his writings, memories of those close to him, and his powerful photography, reintroducing this influential artist to a new generation. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) Duration: 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Jan 20
1:00 pm
Free
Films, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Ernest Cole: Lost and Found&nbsp;(2024): Documentary by Oscar Nominee

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience


A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Jan 20
5:30 pm
Free
Museumss, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience

Workshop | Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training


This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner or looking for a challenge- this class for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and get your heart pumping. Instructor: Malik Smith
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 20
6:00 pm
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Workshops, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training

Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training


This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Ricky Silva
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 20
6:30 pm
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Workshops, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, Bodyweight Circuit Training

Comedy Club | NY Laughs Stand-Up Comedy


An evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 20
7:30 pm
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Comedy Clubs, January 20, 2025, 01/20/2025, NY Laughs Stand-Up Comedy

Workshop | Bodyweight Blast Workout


45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels. Instructor: Natalie Hahn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 21
8:00 am
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Workshops, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Bodyweight Blast Workout

Discussion | Bent Networks, Distorted Worlds: A Conversation with Artist Evan Roth (online)


For the past 19 years, Evan Roth has been creating work in arts institutions, in public spaces, and on the internet, resulting in paintings, installations, videos, and websites. Based in Berlin, Evan explores the misuse of tools and materials to empower and challenge our perceptions of typically unseen aspects of the systems that surround us. He will give a 45-minute overview of his work and career, followed by discussion with participants. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Discussions, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Bent Networks, Distorted Worlds: A Conversation with Artist Evan Roth (online)

Workshop | Mah Jongg & More


A dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Mah Jongg & More

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 21
10:30 am
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Forum | Dealing With the Mind


Join a discussion on different aspects of mental health. Discover resources to help your individual journey. Adults of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and ideas are welcome. This program is not intended to take the place of individual therapy or advice of a medical professional.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Forums, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Dealing With the Mind

Book Discussion | 10/7: 100 Human Stories of Tragedy (online)


Lee Yaron, Haaretz's investigative journalist, discusses her new book which tells the stories of 100 civilians who were slaughtered on October 7th. Lee Yaron talks about about her experience conducting interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and beyond. Yaron's work profiles victims from a wide range of communities, capturing the fullness of their lives--from left-wing kibbutzniks and free-spirited festivalgoers to radical right-wing activists, Bedouins, Israeli Arabs, and immigrant workers from Thailand and Nepal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Jan 21
11:30 am
Free
Book Discussions, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, 10/7: 100 Human Stories of Tragedy (online)

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Tue, Jan 21
12:00 pm
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Workshops, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Learn Juggling in the Park

Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
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Tue, Jan 21
12:00 pm
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Workshops, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 21
12:20 pm
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Concerts, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Film | Dick Tracy (1990) Directed by Warren Beatty, Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino


Detective Dick Tracy is looking to prove that Alphonse Big Boy Caprice is the city's most dangerous crime boss. When he meets Breathless Mahoney, a ballroom singer who has witnessed Caprice's crimes firsthand, he may finally have a chance at destroying the crimelord's illegal empire. But Mahoney seems more interested in stealing Dick from his girlfriend Tess, rather than helping him solve the case. Director: Warren Beatty Cast: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino Warren Beatty is an American actor and filmmaker credited with ushering in New Hollywood in the late 1960s. Beatty's career has spanned over six decades, and he has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, including four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, three for Original Screenplay, and one for Adapted Screenplay - winning Best Director for Reds (1981). Beatty is the only person to have been nominated for acting, directing, writing, and producing in the same film, and he did so twice: first for Heaven Can Wait (with Buck Henry as co-director), and again for Reds. Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known as the "Queen of Pop." She has been widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century. Pacino has received numerous accolades: including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Jan 21
1:00 pm
Free
Films, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Dick Tracy (1990) Directed by Warren Beatty, Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino

Book Club | Slow Horses by Mick Herron


Welcome to the thrilling and unnervingly prescient world of the slow horses. This team of MI5 agents is united by one common bond: They've screwed up royally and will do anything to redeem themselves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Clubs, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Slow Horses by Mick Herron

Talk | Remembering Agnes Keleti: Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Legend (online)


Honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Agnes Keleti, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 103. A Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic gold medalist, Keleti's life story is one of unparalleled resilience, achievement, and inspiration. Holocaust Historian and sports memorabilia collector Neil Keller and AJU’s Michael Berenbaum will explore Keleti’s profound impact on sports, her contributions to Holocaust education, and her enduring spirit that touched the hearts of many around the globe. Don't miss this special opportunity to celebrate a life well-lived and reflect on the lessons Agnes Keleti leaves behind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Talks, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Remembering Agnes Keleti: Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Legend (online)

Book Club | Poetry Discussion Circle: New York Poets


Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Readings are selected from Poetry Magazine, Poetry Foundation, and poets.org. Please note that contemporary poetry deals frankly with contemporary issues and all works discussed are artistic expressions selected for an adult audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Book Clubs, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Poetry Discussion Circle: New York Poets

Film | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, and More


Lydia has grown up and is still haunted by Beetlejuice. One day, her life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When she says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischevious demon returns to help her save her daughter and unleash a whole lot of mayhem. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe Michael Keaton is an American actor known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Winona Ryder is an American actress who rose to prominence for her more diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. She has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Academy Awards. Catherine O'Hara is a Canadian-American actress and comedian known for her comedy work on Second City Television (1976-84) and Schitt's Creek (2015-2020) and in films such as After Hours (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and the first two installments of the Home Alone franchise (1990-1992). Jenna Ortega is an American actress who received praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in the drama film The Fallout (2021). She gained wide recognition for portraying Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022-present), for which she received nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also starred in the slasher films Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), and the fantasy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Jan 21
3:00 pm
Free
Films, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, and More

Workshop | Drop-In Chess


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun. For ages 5 and up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Cardio Dance


This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 21
4:30 pm
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Film | Twisters (2024): disaster film


Kate Cooper is haunted from a devastating encounter with a tornado. But her friend Javi lures her back to the open plains to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. Soon, she runs into Tyler Owens, a reckless and charming social media star who regularly posts his storm-chasing adventures. As the storm season picks up, Kate, Tyler, and their competing teams fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over the Oklahoma plains. Director: Lee Isaac Chung Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane
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4:45 pm
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Films, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Twisters (2024): disaster film

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Jan 21
5:00 pm
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Other | Shadow and Light Installation: Storytelling Through Majestic Spheres


An immersive art installation that turns the night into a glowing dreamscape. This holiday season, stroll through the captivating light show, consisting of huge spheres ranging from 6 to 30 feet in diameter, where a magical animation is generated. On display outdoors through February.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 21
5:00 pm
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Others, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Shadow and Light Installation: Storytelling Through Majestic Spheres

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Tue, Jan 21
5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back its Streets from the Car


Author Nicole Gelinas offers a compelling narrative on the failure of the automobile in New York City and the crucial role of mass transit and revitalized streets in the city's post-pandemic recovery. Spanning a century, Gelinas details how New Yorkers initially struggled to accommodate cars and, over the past fifty years, how advocates have worked to reverse those mistakes, moving beyond the typical "Saint Jane" Jacobs vs. Robert Moses debate to focus on the broader history of planners and protestors. Following her presentation, Gelinas will engage in a discussion with Lynne Sagalyn, a scholar of planning, policy, and real estate, and author of Power at Ground Zero and Times Square Remade: The Dynamics of Urban Change.
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Book Discussions, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back its Streets from the Car

Lecture | Designing Tomorrow's Met: An Evening with Architect Frida Escobedo


Be among the first to see the exciting plans for The Met's new wing for modern and contemporary art! Architect Frida Escobedo previews her bold vision for the Tang Wing. Set to open in 2030, the new wing will draw inspiration from The Met's varied architectural styles, diverse art holdings, and setting within Central Park. Learn more about the project at this pivotal moment of development.
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
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Workshop | Powerhouse Fitness Workout


This circuit training class is open to all levels of fitness and combines bodyweight resistance training with conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Instructor: Chandra Stone
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Workshop | Shake It Out Dance Fitness


This high-energy Twerk-focused dance fitness class will bring your heart rate up and your inner confidence out! Come “shake it” to your favorite tunes from dancehall to K-pop and all over the world. This class is open to all levels. Instructor: Rayale Faison
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Book Discussion | Dark Laboratory: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis


Tao Leigh Goffe discusses her groundbreaking investigation of the Caribbean as both an idyll in the American imagination and a dark laboratory of Western experimentation, revealing secrets to racial and environmental progress that impact how we live today.
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Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
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Poetry Reading | The Relentless Shadow Where the Light Surrenders: 4 Poets Read (in-person and online)


An unforgettable evening of shared joy of poetic expression featuring Alex Auder, Roddy Bottum, Lizzi Bougatsos and Gideon Jacobs.
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Poetry Readings, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, The Relentless Shadow Where the Light Surrenders: 4 Poets Read (in-person and online)

Lecture | AI as Memory Machine


An evening of insight into AI’s role as a “memory machine.” Discover how understanding AI’s limitations can unlock artistic possibilities and gain fresh perspectives on our evolving relationship with technology, creativity, and personal history. The speaker is Dr. Lev Manovich, an artist, writer, and one of the most influential theorists of digital art and culture in the world. He is a Presidential Professor at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and the author of many books including AI Aesthetics, Cultural Analytics, Instagram and Contemporary Image, and The Language of New Media.
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Discussion | Zionism in America (in-person and online)


When they heard about Theodor Herzl's bold proclamations about the "Jewish people" and the "Jewish homeland," American Jewish leaders scoffed. But as a growing number of immigrants from Eastern Europe crossed the Atlantic, memories of pogroms fresh in their minds and unconvinced that America would turn out to be Zion, the antipathy began shifting until Zionism became a central facet of American Jewish identity and life. Three prominent scholars will discuss the reasons behind the early hostility to Herzl's ideas, how these views shifted and the challenges Zionism faces within our community today. With: Dr. Anita Shapira, Founder of the Yitzhak Rabin Center and winner of the Israel Prize. Dr. Jonathan Sarna, Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. Dr. Mark Raider, professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Cincinnati. Moderated by Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish National Fund-USA.
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Tue, Jan 21
7:00 pm
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Discussions, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Zionism in America (in-person and online)

Book Discussion | Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle (online)


Leyte was a huge and complex action, actually consisting of four major battles, each of which are broken down in detail in this book, using original sources. The plans of both sides, and how they dictated the events that followed, are also examined critically. So much of the accepted wisdom of the battle has developed from the many myths that surround it, myths that have become more firmly established over time. In this new study, Author Mark Stille examines the key aspects of this complex battle with new and insightful analysis and dismantles the myths surrounding the respective actions and overall performances of the two most important commanders in the battle, and the “lost victory” of the Japanese advance into Leyte Gulf that never happened. 
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Book Discussions, January 21, 2025, 01/21/2025, Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle (online)

Workshop | Boot Camp Workout in the Park


An early-morning core body Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
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Workshops, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Boot Camp Workout in the Park

Master Class | Jazz Bass Master Class


Jazz Bass Master Class with Clemens van der Feen.
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Concerts, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Jazz Bass Master Class

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
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Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More


Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
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Wed, Jan 22
10:30 am
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Tours, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More

Museums | The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. Exhibition Gallery Tour


Take a tour of the Joffrey Ballet exhibitionto learn about the company's origins, and discover what makes the Joffrey a unique force in the world of dance. Robert Joffrey and his co-founder Gerald Arpino started a ballet company with a primary doctrine: that ballet was for everyone. Despite The Joffrey Ballet's significant cultural impact, its story has received scant attention until now. Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S., the first large-scale retrospective of the company, offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the history and legacy of The Joffrey Ballet through its archival materials.
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Learn Juggling in the Park

Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
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Tours, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Tour of New York City Hall

Talk | Understanding Cairo: The City Victorious (online)


Instructor Iman Abdulfattah gives a compelling talk on Cairo’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Historic Cairo. Explore the city’s medieval urban layout, early preservation efforts, and the challenges it faces today. Discover why Cairo remains an outstanding example of Islamic heritage and urban history.
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Talks, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Understanding Cairo: The City Victorious (online)

Lecture | Why “Frantsuzik”? Why “Bordeaux”? Gallophobia, Intersectionality and Colonial Anxiety in Griboedov’s Woe from Wit (online)


This talk offers a close reading of the expression “Frantsuzik iz Bordo” (“The little Frenchman from Bordeaux”), a famous quote from Alexander Griboedov’s classic comedy Woe from Wit. Relying on existing scholarship on the history of Gallophobia in late Eighteenth- and early Nineteenth-century Russia, it focuses on the emergence of the diminutive form “Frantsuzik”, its evolving meaning throughout the 1810s, and the social, political and gendered connotations attached to it. In a second section, the talk sheds light on the reason why the Russian playwright chose Bordeaux over other French cities as the home town of Famusov’s obnoxious French guest. Drawing on Russian geographical literature from the 1810s and early 1820s, it reconstructs the significations of Bordeaux in the Russian cultural imagination at the time, and explores the identity insecurity it triggered among Griboedov and his contemporaries. Speaker: Rodolphe Baudin (Sorbonne University)
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Lectures, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Why &ldquo;Frantsuzik&rdquo;? Why &ldquo;Bordeaux&rdquo;? Gallophobia, Intersectionality and Colonial Anxiety in Griboedov&rsquo;s Woe from Wit&nbsp;(online)

Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
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12:15 pm
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Workshops, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Wed, Jan 22
12:20 pm
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Concerts, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Book Discussion | The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing (online)


From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss presents a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art. What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist’s head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another.
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing (online)

Book Discussion | Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (online)


We think we know what an autocratic state looks like: There is an all-powerful leader at the top who controls the police. The police threaten the people with violence. There are evil collaborators, and maybe some brave dissidents. But in the 21st century, that bears little resemblance to reality. Nowadays, autocracies are underpinned not by one dictator, but by sophisticated networks composed of kleptocratic financial structures, surveillance technologies, and professional propagandists, all of which operate across multiple regimes. Corrupt companies in one country do business with corrupt companies in another. The police in one country can arm and train the police in another, and propagandists share resources and themes, pounding home the same messages about the weakness of democracy. International condemnation and economic sanctions cannot move the autocrats. Even popular opposition movements, from Venezuela to Hong Kong to Moscow, don't stand a chance. These dictators aren't linked by a unifying ideology, like communism, but rather a common desire for power, wealth, and impunity. Journalist Anne Applebaum and YIVO Executive Director Jonathan Brent discuss how autocracies have evolved in the 21st century.
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Wed, Jan 22
1:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (online)

Workshop | Downtown Beats Chorus


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Workshops, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Downtown Beats Chorus

Discussion | The Life of Dancer Gus Solomons Jr.


Gus Solomons Jr. began his training in modern dance and ballet while studying architecture at MIT. Upon graduating he moved to New York City to dance, including an early stint with Martha Graham’s company, which he left to dance for Merce Cunningham from 1965 to 1968. Cunningham left a lasting influence on Solomons’ life-long choreography practice, which like Cunningham’s, was technology forward. Join Merce Cunningham Trust Scholar-in-Residence Nancy Dalva as she explains why, as she says, “Everyone loved Gus.” Registration required.
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Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, The Life of Dancer Gus Solomons Jr.

Film | La La Land (2016) with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone


Mia and Sebastian share a common desire to pursue what they love, and that desire draws them together. But their love affair starts to fray as they gain success, and the dreams they worked so hard for threaten to rip them apart. Director: Damien Chazelle Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor prominent in both independent film and major studio features of varying genres. His films have accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Emma Stone is an American actress and producer who has received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Films, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, La La Land (2016) with&nbsp;Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
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Wed, Jan 22
4:00 pm
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Museumss, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards

Book Discussion | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night: Tong Jun The Later Years 1963-1983


Author Zhang Qin on the life of Tong Jun, a renowned architect and architectural educator in contemporary China.   Tong Jun was widely considered an all-round talent in theory, creation, writing and painting in Chinese architecture. He had a deep foundation in ancient Chinese literature, and studied Chinese classical poetry since childhood. While studying at the University of Pennsylvania, he won many awards in the national architectural student design competition. He has left behind many works and manuscripts on landscape, architecture, and architecture history, sculpture history, and painting history that have enlightened and educated many generations. However, there are few records about him. This book recollects the last 20 years of his life, and introduces the reader to the very real and vivid practitioner that was Tong Jun.
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night: Tong Jun The Later Years 1963-1983

Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout


This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.
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Workshops, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Cardio Circuit Blast Workout

Opening Reception | Plastered Paintings: Warm and Personal 


In her sculptural work, New York artist Nicole Eisenman often uses plaster for its sensual and visceral qualities. Plastered presents ten relief portraits titled "Understudy," two large wall reliefs (including one of a bather with a cat), and a new portrait painting. The material’s natural appearance creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and thought-provoking.
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Opening Receptions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Plastered Paintings: Warm and Personal&nbsp;

Opening Reception | Richly Colored Vessels: Fused Glass and Fiber


Toots Zynsky has gained international acclaim for creating exquisite, richly colored vessels that seem to have developed organically. Her sensually flowing vessels, crafted from fused glass threads, blur the line between glass and fiber, highlighting the hybrid nature of glass as both a solid and a liquid.
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Opening Receptions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Richly Colored Vessels: Fused Glass and Fiber

Opening Reception | Sad Tropics: Paintings Inspired by Urban Life of Los Angeles


Polish artist and filmmaker Wilhelm Sasnal will showcase paintings created during his stay in Los Angeles, reflecting the shifting political and social landscape. His work was recently featured in a solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Sasnal's new feature film, The Assistant, will premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February 2025.
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Opening Receptions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Sad Tropics: Paintings Inspired by Urban Life of Los Angeles

Opening Reception | Sculptures by Contemporary German Artist


German artist Thomas Schütte presents his sculptures. Schütte's work is held in the collections of the Tate, MoMA, the Berggruen Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Opening Receptions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Sculptures by Contemporary German Artist

Book Discussion | Between Borders: The Great Jewish Migration from Eastern Europe


Between the 1860s and the early 1920s, more than two million Jews moved from Eastern Europe to the United States while smaller groups moved to other destinations, such as Western Europe, Palestine, and South Africa. During and after the First World War hundreds of thousands of Jews were permanently displaced across Eastern Europe. Migration restrictions that were imposed after 1914, especially in the United States, prevented most from reaching safe havens, and an unknown but substantial number of Jews perished during the Holocaust-as they had been displaced in Eastern Europe years before they were deported to ghettos and killing sites. Even after the Holocaust, tens of thousands of Jewish survivors were stranded in permanent transit for many years. Tobias Brinkmann's book tells and contextualizes the stories of these Jewish migrants and refugees before and after the First World War. It explains how immigration laws in countries such as the United States influenced migration routes around the world. Using memoirs, letters, and accounts by investigative journalists and Jewish aid workers, Brinkmann sheds light on the experiences of individual migrants, some of whom laid the foundation for migration and refugee studies as a field of scholarship, even coining terms such as "displaced person," and contributing to its legal definition at the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention. The stories of these migrants and refugees were used to propose a new future for the United States, reimagining it as a pluralistic society-one comprised of immigrants.
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Between Borders: The Great Jewish Migration from Eastern Europe

Book Discussion | Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing


Elizabeth L. Block, art and cultural historian, and Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, discusses her new book with Village Preservation's Director of Programming, William Roka. Block's book has been featured in The New Yorker, Forbes, Hyperallergic, Town & Country, The New York Post, and more.
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Wed, Jan 22
6:30 pm
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing

Book Discussion | The Forger's Requiem: Gripping Literary Thriller


Bradford Morrow's novel is a gripping literary thriller that brings readers inside the world of expert forgery, rivalrous fury, and generations of dark family secrets, with Mary Shelley's voice and life woven throughout. Literary forger Henry Slader, assaulted and presumed dead by his longtime nemesis, Will, awakens in a shallow grave, suffocating in dirt. Concussed and disoriented, Slader exhumes himself and sets out to exact revenge on his rival, orchestrate Will's downfall, and make a fortune along the way--armed with a devastating secret about Will's past.
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, The Forger's Requiem: Gripping Literary Thriller

Book Discussion | The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots by John Swanson Jacobs


Jonathan D. S. Schroeder, literary historian, recovered a first-person slave narrative written by John Swanson Jacobs buried in the archives in Austraila. Jacobs is described as "radical abolitionist, sailor, and miner, [who] has a life story that is as global as it is American." The brother of Harriet Jacobs, author of the widely known Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861), was born into slavery then fled the U.S. The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots contains Jacobs's first-person narrative and a full-length, nine-generation biography of Jacobs and his family by Jonathan D. S. Schroeder. Join for a conversation with Jonathan D. S. Schroeder, a literary historian and lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design.
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussions, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots by&nbsp;John Swanson Jacobs

Discussion | Immigration Past and Present (online)


This panel examines the last century of immigration policy, particularly the 1924 events, including the Johnson Reed Act and the formation of the U.S. Border Patrol, and their lasting impact on current policy. It also explores how Americans, including descendants of excluded immigrants, challenged the racist framework of the 1924 law, leading to the passage of the 1965 Hart-Celler Act. Panel: Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute, Nancy Foner, Professor Emerita of Sociology at the Graduate Center, and Dara Lind of the American Immigration Council.
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Talk | Winter Birds and Their Adaptations (online)


Learn about the great variety of birds that spend the winter in New York City and the fascinating adaptations that allow them to survive below-zero temperatures! Explore the ecology of Dark-eyed Juncos, Harlequin Ducks, Snowy Owls, and other northern species that spend the colder months with us. With Tod Winston.  
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Talk | Transforming Collapse: The National September 11 Memorial Museum


This presentation will describe the collaboration of a psychoanalytically trained dance therapist/psychologist consultant and an exhibition designer in creating the exhibition design for the National September 11 Memorial Museum. Creating the exhibits was but one aspect of the challenge. Choreographing a journey through a vast 'lieu de memoire' involved aligning visual imagination and movement through space while synching rhythms of encounter and narratives punctuated by many post-traumatic gaps in memory. Presenters will be Tom Hennes, Founding Principal of Thinc Design and Dr. Billie Pivnick, Clinical Psychologist, Community Psychoanalyst, and Dance Therapist.
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Wed, Jan 22
7:00 pm
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Talks, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Transforming Collapse: The National September 11 Memorial Museum

Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Liszt, Paganini, and More for Flute and Piano


Gergely Ittzes, flute; Dora Szabo, flute; Peter Ittzes, piano. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Trio Sonata in F major BWV 1028 Francois Devienne (1759-1803), Sonata in E minor Paganini (1782-1840), Capriccio No.15, 10 Liszt (1811-1886), Paganini-etude no.2 Paganini (1782-1840), Capriccio no.4 Andras Hamary (b. 1950), Tiny World Aleksander Tansman (1897-1986), Sonatina Ferenc Doppler (1821-1883), Hungarian Duettino
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Wed, Jan 22
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Works by J.S. Bach, Liszt, Paganini, and More for Flute and Piano

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Rachmaninoff and More


MSM Orchestra; Daniela Candillari, Conductor. Program Anna Clyne (b. 1980), This Midnight Hour Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), Die Moldau Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 2
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Wed, Jan 22
7:30 pm
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Concerts, January 22, 2025, 01/22/2025, Orchestral Works by Rachmaninoff and More

Workshop | Mah Jongg & More


A dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
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Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
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Film | Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) with Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore


In this musical spoof taking place during the roariing 1920s, Millie, a feisty young flapper, makes a plan to find a job and marry her wealthy employer. Although she has feelings for penniless paper-clip salesman Jimmy, she's determined to marry the well-off company man Trevor Graydon. But Trevor loves Millie's roommate Dorothy Brown. As all four of them try to find love, Millie and Dorothy's evil landlady Mrs. Meers tries to sell the orphaned Dorothy into white slavery. Director: George Roy Hill Cast: Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing, James Fox, John Gavin, Beatrice Lillie Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer, and author, and one of the last surviving leading actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over seven decades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for three Tony Awards. She has been honoured with an Honorary Golden Lion, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2007, and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2022. She was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. Mary Tyler Moore was an American actress, producer, and social advocate best known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977). Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Ordinary People.
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Discussion | Israel on Our Minds with Ambassador Ido Aharoni (in-person and online)


Even those of us who follow the news from Israeli regularly are left with more questions than insight: How should we think about Israel security in the face of a rapidly changing Middle East? What is the government doing in response to the worldwide condemnation of the Jewish State . . . and what could it do? Has the Start-Up Nation sputtered out? Can the breach between the religious and the secular populations be healed -- and how? Does the Israeli government take the concerns and opinions of the Jewish diaspora seriously enough? Should it? With so many questions -- and so much confusion -- they have recruited the ideal person to pull back the curtain on the complicated situation: an Israel diplomat, university professor, writer and investor, Ido Aharoni.
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga Flow


This class encompasses a warm-up, mindful flow, balance poses, gentle inversions, and final relaxation. Discover empowerment and affirmation to embrace who you are on and off your mat. Mats and props are recommended but not required. Leave feeling refreshed and centered, and knowing you have a safe community. Instructor: Rika Miyazawa
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Classical Music | Works by Telemann and More for Violin, Harpischord, Violoncello, and More (In Person AND Online!)


Nuria Canales Rubio, traverso; David L. Ross, traverso; Cristina Prats-Costa, violin; Ryan Cheng, violin & gamba; Allen Maracle, violoncello; Andrew Koutroubas, violoncello; and Nathan Mondry, harpsichord, perform works by Telemann (1681-1767) and Parisian composers L.A. Dornel (1680-1765), J.M. Hotteterre (1674-1763), and J.D. Braun (1728-1738).
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Film | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, and More


Lydia has grown up and is still haunted by Beetlejuice. One day, her life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When she says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischevious demon returns to help her save her daughter and unleash a whole lot of mayhem. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe Michael Keaton is an American actor known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Winona Ryder is an American actress who rose to prominence for her more diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. She has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Academy Awards. Catherine O'Hara is a Canadian-American actress and comedian known for her comedy work on Second City Television (1976-84) and Schitt's Creek (2015-2020) and in films such as After Hours (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and the first two installments of the Home Alone franchise (1990-1992). Jenna Ortega is an American actress who received praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in the drama film The Fallout (2021). She gained wide recognition for portraying Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022-present), for which she received nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also starred in the slasher films Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), and the fantasy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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Discussion | Cabaret Tony Nominee Steven Skybell in Discussion and Performance (online)


A recording of the public radio show, Person Place Thing, with actor Steven Skybell and Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, Zalmen Mlotek. The conversation will consist of reflections on Skybell and Mlotek's work, including their experiences with the North American production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish and Skybell's current role as Herr Schultz in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Skybell and Mlotek will also perform live music throughout the event.
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Film | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) with Marilyn Monroe


Beautiful showgirl Lorelei Lee is engaged to the wealthy Gus Esmond, whose rich father, Esmond Sr., disapproves of the marriage, believing that Lorelei is after his money. When Lorelei and her best friend Dorothy Shaw go on a cruise together, Esmond Sr. hires private detective Ernie Malone to follow her and report any questionalble behavior. Director: Howard Hawks Cast: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters. She became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by the time of her death in 1962. Long after her death, Monroe remains a pop culture icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her as the sixth-greatest female screen legend from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays


This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
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Discussion | Being Jewish: A New Podcast (online)


A live conversation with artist-turned-activist Jonah Platt and AJU's Alyssa Silva as they take a behind-the-scenes look at his new podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Inspired to amplify Jewish voices, especially after the devastating Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, Platt created a space to celebrate Jewish identity, challenge stereotypes, and engage diverse audiences. Platt and Silva will discuss his journey to podcasting, his choice of star-studded guests, and how he is fulfilling his mission to develop thought-provoking conversations about what it means to be proudly Jewish today.
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Park Walk | Forest Bathing Walk


Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground.
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Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
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Workshop | Cardio Dance


This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
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Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today


This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
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Opening Reception | Christopher Spinelli: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows: Paintings of a Bygone Coney Island


An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island. In the late 1980s, Spinelli was encouraged by illustrator Robert Weaver to get out of the studio and explore real life. Childhood trips piled in his father's car in search of crinkle-cut fries led him to the B train, where he rode to the end of the line.  Equipped with a sketch pad and Polaroid camera, Spinelli produced many drawings and images of the then-declining amusement site. Regarding these initial works, he states, "I began talking to the denizens of Coney Island, who were usually huddled in and around Nathan's for warmth; I drew them while they regaled me with their stories. Some of those first sketches are included in this exhibit." Inspired by buzzing neon signs and accumulated layers of peeling paint, Spinelli began producing the wonderfully garish acrylic works featured in this exhibition.
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Opening Reception | Put to the Test by a Prominent Conceptual Artist


David Diao (b. 1943) is one of the key figures in the recent history of conceptual painting. In this exhibition, Diao's expansive and evocative body of work, color remains a constant--both enhancing the conceptual depth of his paintings and contributing to their visceral allure. Spanning from the early 1970s to the present, this focused survey is the first to highlight Diao's bold and sophisticated use of color, exploring its diverse perceptual, semantic, and symbolic roles over the past fifty years.
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Book Discussion | The Chief Rabbi's Funeral: The Untold Story of America's Largest Antisemitic Riot (online)


On July 30, 1902, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of New York's Lower East Side to bid farewell to the city's chief rabbi, the eminent Talmudist Jacob Joseph. All went well until the procession crossed Sheriff Street, where the six-story R. Hoe and Company printing press factory towered over the intersection. Without warning, scraps of steel, iron bolts, and scalding water rained down and injured hundreds of mourners, courtesy of antisemitic factory workers, accompanied by insults and racial slurs. The police compounded the attack when they arrived on the scene: under orders from the inspector in charge, who made no effort to distinguish aggressors from victims, his officers began beating up Jews, injuring dozens. To the Yiddish-language daily Forward, the bloody attack on Jews was not unlike the pogroms many Jews remembered bitterly from the Old Country, although no one was killed. But this was America, and Jews were now present in sufficient numbers, and possessed sufficient political clout, to fight back. Fed up with being persecuted, New York's Jews set a pattern for the future by deftly pursuing justice for the victims. They forced trials and disciplinary hearings, accelerated retirements and transfers within the corrupt police department, and engineered the resignation of the police commissioner. Scott D. Seligman's The Chief Rabbi's Funeral is the first book-length account of this event and its aftermath.
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Film | The Prodigal (1955): biblical epic


Based on the New Testament parable about a selfish son who leaves his family to pursue a life of pleasure, The Prodigal features the son of a Hebrew farmer who wastes his fortune on a Damascus love goddess. He is then thrown into a pit of vultures. Director: Richard Thorpe Cast: Lana Turner, Edmund Purdom, James Mitchell, Louis Calhern, Joseph Wiseman
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Discussion | An Evening in Siena: The Endurance of Its Great Painters


Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Hisham Matar and Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 curator Stephan Wolohojian reflect on the enduring significance of place and Siena’s great painters. Matar’s book, A Month in Siena, explores a moment in the writer’s life when he immersed himself in the beautiful yet complex fabric of the city. It considers how centuries-old art can illuminate our own inner landscape to shed further light on the present world around us.
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Opening Reception | Bloom: Paintings - Striking Color Harmonies


Theresa Daddezio’s paintings explore speculative futures where human and plant forms intertwine. Rooted in abstraction and color theory, she creates worlds through striking color harmonies and collisions. Her vibrant palette of magnetas, green-golds, and silver-purples blends the synthetic and organic, evoking the transcendental abstraction of the late 20th century and resonating with artists like Sonia Delaunay, Ferdinand Léger, Agnes Pelton, and František Kupka.
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Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout


This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.
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Opening Reception | Circles of Abstraction: Art, Performance, Music


7:30 pm: Annika Rhea's Performance Painting Rhea's Fearless is an immersive performance painting exploring the theme of fearlessness through dynamic live painting, pushing the boundaries of physicality and self-expression. Live DJ Sets by Smurfo UDirty & Dial 1.900: a blend of electronic and experimental music. Art by Iutian Tsai, Miriam Portilla Espino, Callen Schaub, Jake Garcia, Sasha Bianca, Annika Rhea
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Opening Reception | Cy Twombly's Paintings: Highly Influential American Artist


Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (1928–2011) was an influential American artist known for his abstract, graffiti-like paintings, drawings, and sculptures. This exhibition will include works on paper created from 1968 through 1990, including pieces that have never been shown before.
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Opening Reception | Earthbound: Paintings Featuring Natural Elements - Air, Earth, Fire, and Water


Since the time of Aristotle and the Greeks, the mystery of color and light has challenged our understanding of being earthbound. Our desire to transcend these forces reflects our shared humanity and sparks deeper exploration of spirituality and meaning. This exhibition features artists whose exploration of color and materiality is deeply influenced by philosophical questions, blending surrealist elements with imagery from the natural world. Artists: Alicia Adamerovich, Olive Diamond, Rico Gatson, Greg Lindquist, Amy Lincoln, Loren Munk, Roxy Paine, Hedda Sterne, and Martha Tuttle.
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Opening Reception | Intrigue in Art - Group Exhibition


A diverse range of artists, showcasing works from the 1970s to the present. Art can be direct or shrouded in mystery. The pieces in this exhibition all conceal something, offering an enigma, a sense of intrigue. Many figures turn or look away, while others gaze straight ahead, as if to challenge the viewer. None of them are portraits. Whether conceptual or surreal, some are reserved, others exude attitude, but all captivate with their mystery.
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Video | Media Hour: Video Screenings and Reception


Videoes from Media Hour, a media education nonprofit in Sunderland, Vermont and Saratoga Springs, New York. Videoes are by Itziar Barrio, Marcus Civin, Christian Ayne Crouch, Autumn Knight, and Wendy Vogel.
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Classical Music | New York Classical Players Perform


Violinist Samuel Andonian and pianist Jinhee Park join the New York Classical Players for a concert of a selection of classical music. Founded in 2010, New York Classical Players (NYCP) is an ensemble dedicated to the highest standards of artistry, collaboration, and virtuosity. Fueled by the belief that access to musical excellence is an essential human right, NYCP presents all of its concerts free of charge. NYCP is comprised of dynamic young musicians who are launching their professional careers. Registration required.
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Opening Reception | Papermakers Present Their Works


Emerging artists spent several months in the papermaking studios as a part of an immersive mentorship program, learning to hone their techniques and develop their own practices. This exhibition showcases their resulting works. Artists and papermakers: Anna Hendrick Karpatkin Benjamin, Katharine L. DeLamater, Candy Alexandra Gonzalez, Jaz Graf, Lauren Krukowski, SR Lejeune, and Anela Ming-Yue Oh.
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Opening Reception | Photos: From Imperial European Gardens, West African Landscapes to Rock Icons


Todd Gray's photography exhibition includes images of imperial European gardens, West African landscapes and architecture, music icons, such as Al Green and Iggy Pop, and self-portraits. In this collection, Gray puts together photographs from his own archive from the early 2000s and images taken during his fellowship at the American Academy in Rome in 2023.
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Screening | Siena: The Heart of Tuscany: Screening and Discussion


This is a screening of Tuscany Beyond Expectations (Italy, 2020, 27 min., in English), directed by Brian Gendece. What happens when an American (Brian) is invited by a complete stranger in Italy (Roberto) to discover Tuscany without preconceptions? He goes on a journey through a Tuscany that few have seen. From lush landscapes to off-the-beaten-path discoveries, meet the people, hear their intimate stories, learn their traditions and revel in the spirit of the people who live there. Followed by a roundtable inspired by the Metropolitan Museum exhibit Siena: The Rise of Painting. This conversation explores the past and present of Siena. What can we take from the past to help us shape the future? How can thoughtful tourism have a positive impact on present-day Tuscany? Featuring: Roberto Bechi (Siena-based Tour Guide) Sienese Society and Culture in the 14th century and today Eugenio Refini (Professor of Italian Studies) Visible Speech: Medieval Siena between Words and Images Roberto Guiggiani (Professor of Tourism Sciences, Fondazione Campus) The Impact of Tourism: Changes over Time Patricia Camerota (Social Media Manager and Consultant) Studying Abroad in Siena as an American Brian Gendece (Director and Co-Producer) “Tuscany Beyond Expectations”: Are you a Tourist or a Traveler? Moderated by Jane Tylus (Yale University)
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Film | Lumumba: Death of a Prophet (1991): Assassinated African Leader


A documentary about African political leader Patrice Lumumba, who was Prime Minister of Zaire (now Congo) when he was assassinated in 1961. Director: Raoul Peck 69 min.  
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Film | October H8TE (2024): The New Iteration of the Oldest Hatred, with Debra Messing


The documentary looks at the emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses, in social media and on the streets since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel. Almost immediately after the Hamas massacre of October 7, the world pivoted into a dystopian nightmare with the narrative rewritten, turning murderers into freedom fighters and victims into aggressors. Ivy League presidents refused to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews as violations of their campuses' codes of conduct. The sexual assault and rape of Israeli women was ignored, dismissed, even denied. And a tsunami of online antisemitism followed. How did we get to this moment, when "Hamas in America" became not a right-wing talking point but a reality manifesting itself from Cambridge to Los Angeles? The new documentary film October H8TE seeks to answer that question by examining intersectionality, why social justice activists align themselves with reactionary organizations, the influence of funding and messaging linked to Hamas and the "curious" amount of antisemitic content flooding social media linked to Iranian, Russian and Chinese IP addresses. The film's message is simple: Jewish or not, you need to care about this latest wave of antisemitism because Jews and Israel aren't its only targets: The mobs shouting "Globalize the Intifada" are, ultimately, attacking truth, democracy and a free society. The film includes interviews with Debra Messing, Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef (son of Hamas's cofounder), Sheryl Sandberg, US Representative Ritchie Torres, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, US Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss and Douglas Murray. After the screening, we will be joined for a discussion with its director, Wendy Sachs, and Debra Messing, the film's executive producer.
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Book Discussion | The Uncollected Stories of Mavis Gallant: A Short Story Master


Editor Garth Risk Hallberg discusses this collection of over thirty short stories by one of the greatest fiction writers in American history, now available in a single volume for the first time ever. Mavis Gallant’s extraordinary mastery of the short story remains insufficiently recognized. She may be the best writer of stories since the early-1950s prime of John Cheever, Eudora Welty, and Flannery O’Connor, and even in such august company, her work is sui generis. Gallant’s short fiction refines the art of the story even as it expands the boundaries of what a story can be. Above and beyond that, however, it constitutes a striking, almost avant-garde reduction. To read her is to discover something about the very nature of story: how for better or worse life is caught up in it, and how on the page that common predicament can come to life.
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Film | The Ice Cream Man (2024): Resistance or Death Under Nazi Occupation


The Ice Cream Man recounts the true story of Ernst Cahn, a beloved Jewish ice cream parlor owner who, after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, becomes a target of the notorious Klaus Barbie, the “Butcher of Lyon.” As his world unravels, Cahn faces a life-or-death decision—resistance or death—that will have lasting consequences across the nation. Followed by a discussion with actor Noah Emmerich (Beautiful Girls, The Truman Show), who stars in the film as Ernst Cahn; Robert Moniot, the film’s writer, director, and producer; and Greg Malone, the film’s producer.
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Jazz | Jazz Trio


With: Fred Johnson, vocals Daniel Kelly, piano Victor See Yuen, percussion FREDERICK JOHNSON is an international performer who has spent the past 35 years presenting concerts and seminars on the power of creative expression as a tool for personal well-being and healing. He is an accomplished vocalist and percussionist and is recognized internationally as one of the world’s greatest vocal jazz improvisers. He has also been honored as one of the world’s most passionate and versed chanters of sacred text. Frederick has been involved in the development of global programs in America, Europe and the Middle East, bringing people together from diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds to create artistic forums for learning, sharing, reconciliation, vision and hope. Frederick has performed on stage with, or as the opening act for, such musical greats as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Herbie Mann, Nat Adderly, Joe Zawinul, David Sanborn, Richard Elliot, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Patti La Belle, Patti Austin, George Benson, BB King and many others. For over 20 years in Tampa Bay, Frederick was a key contributor in both schools and community centers presenting programs which served to empower the understanding of arts as a conduit for educational enrichment and enhancement of core curriculum skills training in our educational system. DANIEL KELLY is a composer, pianist and jazz educator who has been called “stunningly original” with “a visionary imagination.” His music draws nspiration from literature, visual art and journalism, captivating audiences across the country. A prolific composer and tireless musical explorer, Kelly continually seeks out new avenues for his creativity. Kelly is the recipient of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Grant, New York State Arts Council Individual Artist Grant and the Aaron Copland Fund. He is the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of Connection Works, an artist-run non-profit organization based in Brooklyn. Kelly has toured throughout Southeast Asia and India as part of the Kennedy Center and US State Department sponsored Jazz Ambassador program. Other notable international performances include benefit concerts for orphan children in the Kangemi slums of Nairobi, Kenya and a concert for the president of Costa Rica. VICTOR Y. SEE YUEN, songwriter, record producer, poet and arranger, came to New York City at the age of 17 from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies. He studied multiple percussion instruments for four years with the legendary Joe Papo Daddiego, founder of Jopa Percussion Instruments. Victor has recorded over 300 CDs with various artists including Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, The Mighty Sparrow, Mos Def, Sarah Vaughn, Luther Vandross, Kathleen Battle, T.S. Monk, Andre Previn, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, among others. Victor has accompanied classes at numerous dance schools throughout the country. He is the co-founder of the dynamic ensemble Heritage O.P. (Organic Percussion) and has released four original CDs. He has also co-written CDs with William Catanzaro and Ana Marie Forsythe entitled Percussion for the Dance Technique of Lester Horton. His solo CD, entitled Raise Your Hand for Love, is a fusion of poetry and music. He is currently the musical director for the ICHNUSA festival in Sardinia, Italy. He remains a much sought after and highly regarded musician because of his enduring style and the unique skill set he brings to every endeavor.
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Showcase


With Rio Cortez, Marilyn Hacker, Robert Wood Lynn, and John Yau
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Discussion | Two Internationally-Acclaimed Authors in Conversation


A reading by Valeria Luiselli, followed by a conversation/Q&A with Darin Strauss and a reception/signing. Valeria Luiselli was born in Mexico City and grew up in South Korea, South Africa and India. She is the winner of the DUBLIN Literary Award, two Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, The Carnegie Medal, an American Book Award, and has been nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award Darin Strauss is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Chang and Eng, The Real McCoy, More Than It Hurts You, and The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story, as well as the memoir Half a Life. He has received awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Library Association Award, and many others.
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Concert | Music from the Space Between Jazz, Hip-Hop and R&B


Brooklyn's own Francisco Haye--aka Cisco Swank--can boast a host of collaborators in the worlds of jazz improvisation (Ambrose Akinmusire, Julius Rodriguez, Braxton Cook) and Hip-Hop (Saba, Noname, Malaya). Perched expertly in the space between jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop, The New York Times says that the young multi-hyphenate producer - vocalist - instrumentalist - songwriter's critically acclaimed 2023 solo debut More Better provides a showcase for "melodic piano chords over lush soul and trap-inspired drums and raps. Currently poised to elevate into the post-neo-soul stratosphere, Cisco Swank celebrates the upcoming release of his anticipated sophomore album with a set highlighting his best-known tracks, newest music, and special guests.
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Thu, Jan 23
7:30 pm
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Concerts, January 23, 2025, 01/23/2025, Music from the Space Between Jazz, Hip-Hop and R&B

Master Class | Vocal Arts Master Class


Vocal Arts Master Class with David Bizic, baritone.
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Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show


Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: Julio Diaz - Don’t Tell Comedy Dan Goodman - Schtick a Pole in it Tessa Fleming - Broadway Comedy Club Jake Letizia - Talkin to myself podcast
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Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
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Workshop | Zumba Gold Workout


Zumba Gold offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. With fun music and easy-to-follow steps, you can’t go wrong. Instructor: Melissa Perez
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Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
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Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
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Fri, Jan 24
11:00 am
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Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
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12:15 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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12:20 pm
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Film | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman


Deadpool has been living a peaceful existence, but it all comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help keep the multiverse safe. He unites with Wolverine to complete the mission and save the world. Director: Shawn Levy Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, producer, and businessman who starred in a range of films, including the comedies National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and The Proposal (2009), and the superhero films Blade: Trinity (2004) and Green Lantern (2011). Reynolds's biggest commercial success came with the superhero films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), in which he played the title character. His performance in the first earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award.
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Films, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with&nbsp;Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Film | The World According to Garp (1982) with Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow


During World War II, nurse Jenny Fields has a baby--T.S. Garp--with a dying pilot, and she must raise the baby alone. When Garp grows up, he becomes a fiction writer, but he's not as successful as his mother, who writes feminist-themed nonfiction. Jenny is rich and famous, ans she starts a center for troubled women. Meanwhile, Garp gets married and has children, remining a constant, somewhat critical observer of Jenny and her strange community. Director: George Roy Hill Cast: Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike. He is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Glenn Close is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, sharing the record for most nominations in acting categories without a win with Peter O'Toole. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Fri, Jan 24
1:00 pm
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Films, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, The World According to Garp (1982) with Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow

Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation


Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
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Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
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Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
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Fri, Jan 24
5:00 pm
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Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout


This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
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Workshop | Discover Your Inner Artist: A Nature Painting Adventure


Dive into the world of creativity with Professor Ed Murr from F.I.T. as he guides you through a fun and engaging nature-painting series. Each week, you’ll explore a new medium and bring the beauty of the outdoors to life on your canvas. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is perfect for everyone. All supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for art. Don’t miss out on this creative journey. First of four sessions.
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Museums | Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day


Experience the exhibits in the museum galleries which include paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and much more.
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Workshop | Friday Games Social


While Blood on the Clocktower is the spotlight event, they do offer in rotation other social deduction titles such as Ultimate Werewolf, Avalon, Bank Heist, Feed the Kraken, Night of the Ninja, etc. If the social deduction theme doesn't interest you, there are a variety of other popular games such as Azul, Codenames, The Crew, Inside Job, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Werewords and much more. For the adventurous, there are new and work in-progress games available for testing. Be part of some memorable moments and entertaining stories. They welcome and accommodate players of all skill levels.
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Workshop | 3-3-3 Bodyweight Burn


This total body workout highlights a unique format of 3s that will challenge your stamina all while having fun to your favorite beats. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Nandini Radhakrishnan
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Opening Reception | Absent 2D Artworks


In the kinetic dance of Flint Jamison's Class: Weight exhibition, objects pay tribute to absent 2D works, staged at an ideal viewing height through the movement of shelf sculptures. These sculptures cycle through notable art collections, including the Gurlitt Collection, partially looted by Hildebrand Gurlitt, and the Jacob Lawrence Collection, whose ownership status is still unclear.
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Opening Reception | Chalk and Bronze: Avant-Garde Pieces from the 60's and 80's


Lucas Samaras: Chalk and Bronze showcases two distinct yet interconnected bodies of work by the Greek-born American artist, a key figure in the New York avant-garde. This exhibition features a selection of over two dozen vibrant, never-before-seen pastels from the 1960s, alongside a series of figurative bronze sculptures Samaras created in the early 1980s, inviting a dynamic dialogue between the two.
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Workshop | Dance Fitness


Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping. Instructor: Claudia Gomez
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Master Class | Masterclass: Arranging Jazz Standards and Jazz Tunes


This masterclass will focus on the art of arranging jazz standards. As a master of the instrument, pianist Fred Hersch brings a unique perspective to the Great American Songbook. Discover techniques to approach jazz standards, personalize your interpretations, and elevate your performance and improvisation skills. 
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Classical Music | Multigenerational Contemporary Black Composers: A Recital and Lecture


Piano recital and lecture, featuring Chelsea Randall, piano. Chelsea will be presenting a lecture/recital on multigenerational contemporary Black composers.
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Opening Reception | Neon Sculptures, Paintings by Glenn Ligon and Music by Julius Eastman


A presentation of work by prominent experimental composer and musician Julius Eastman (1940-1990) and renowned New York-based artist Glenn Ligon. It will feature a piece inspired by Eastman's final unpublished musical score, alongside an expansive installation by Ligon, which includes neon sculptures and paintings that engage with Eastman's powerful musical explorations of voice and visibility.
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Fri, Jan 24
6:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Neon Sculptures, Paintings by Glenn Ligon and Music by Julius Eastman

Discussion | Arturo A. Schomburg Lecture and Conversation


January 24 marks the anniversary of the birth of Afro-Puerto Rican scholar Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (1874-1938), a writer, bibliophile, and historian dedicated to the collection and amplification of the artistic and academic work of people of African descent. Schomburg's seed collection to the Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints included more than 5,000 books; 3,000 manuscripts; 2,000 etchings and paintings; and several thousand pamphlets. This year's annual lecture will feature members from the teams at Fisk University, who, in partnership, are creating a digital edition of the archival papers of Arturo Schomburg, the bibliophile who built two of the world’s most important collections on Black history—one in Harlem and another in Nashville. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Vanessa K. Valdes, author of Diasporic Blackness: The Life and Times of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (2017).
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Gallery Talk | Bearing Witness: Black Printmakers “Calling Out” America! (in-person and online)


An engaging conversation with esteemed scholar and historian Leslie King Hammond. This presentation reflects on the artistry of African American printmakers in the era of President Roosevelt’s Works Project Administration of 1935 to 1941, work that had a powerful impact on subsequent generations of Black printmakers. Each artist–then and now–sought to create original and truthful prints in their chosen mediums and modalities to “signify on” (or indirectly criticize) the realities of their lives as citizens in the United States. Leslie King Hammond is an art historian, artist, curator, educator, community innovator, and Professor Emerita, former Dean of Graduate Studies, and Project Director for the Ford Foundation-Philip Morris Fellowships for Artists of Color, and Founding Director of the Center of Race and Culture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
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Workshop | Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages


Family Fridays aims to unite family members of all ages to participate in a variety of engaging mathematical activities, fostering interest and excitement for both kids and adults.
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Fri, Jan 24
6:30 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages

Performance | "Intense, poignant" Theater


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Fri, Jan 24
7:00 pm
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Performance | "Packed with Laughs" - Award-Winning Comedy


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Fri, Jan 24
7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Vietnam War: A Military History (online)


Based on thousands of pages of military, diplomatic, and intelligence documents, Geoffrey Wawro’s book offers a definitive account of a war of choice that was doomed from its inception. In devastating detail, Wawro narrates campaigns where US troops struggled even to find the enemy in the South Vietnamese wilderness, let alone kill sufficient numbers to turn the tide in their favor. Yet the war dragged on, prolonged by presidents and military leaders who feared the political consequences of accepting defeat. In the end, no number of young lives lost or bombs dropped could prevent America’s ally, the corrupt South Vietnamese regime, from collapsing the moment US troops retreated.
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Fri, Jan 24
7:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, The Vietnam War: A Military History (online)

Screening | Fim Festival Shorts: Documentaries, Animation, Dance, and More


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Fri, Jan 24
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Gentle Yoga (online)


Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class. A gentle, low-impact practice to help improve flexibility, release tension, and energize the body. Ideal for all levels, come join us for a relaxing and invigorating star to your weekend. Instructor: Michele Griffin
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Workshop | RISE UP Circuit Training


This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Unlock your ultimate potential. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Detona Grant
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Play | Tony Nominee in a Play About Lifelong Friendship


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Fri, Jan 24
7:00 pm
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Jazz | Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm


Come out for a two-night Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, kicking off Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber's (BSAC) 26th year of "never playing a song the same way once." Chefs LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Sameer Gupta & Ben Tyree, Julia Kent, James 'Biscuit' Rouse, LaFrae Sci, Avram Fefer, Shelley Nicole, Bruce Mack, Honeychild Coleman, V. Jeffrey Smith, Aalics Bronson & Damon Mendes, Michael Veal, and Ms. Olithea & Jared Michael Nickerson's crews will each add their own caramelized flavor to this SmokeHouse edition's sonic stew. As always, Burnt Sugar gives tribute to Maestro Lawrence 'Butch' Morris (1947-2013) for showing them the way and to Gregory Stephen 'Ionman' Tate (1957-2021) for creating the BSAC sonic spaceship, with gratitude to Jared Michael Nickerson who continues to steer BSAC through a many-splendored realm of cosmic noise and riddim. Whatever suits you, the Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse is serving it up, free for the people. Come get some!!
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Concerts, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm

Dance Performance | Modern Ballet


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Fri, Jan 24
7:30 pm
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Play | Theater Festival: Two Plays


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Fri, Jan 24
7:30 pm
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Play | An Adaptation of a Famous Classic Play


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Play | Broadway Actress in a True Crime Story


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Play | Drama: A New York City Story


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Performance | Erotic Dance and More


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Fri, Jan 24
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Play | Life-Affirming Play


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Stand up Comedy


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Fri, Jan 24
8:00 pm
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Workshop | Rise and Shine Yoga (online)


Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow. Sync mindful movement with breathing through a variety of poses (asanas) that will certainly awaken your mind, body and senses. All levels welcomed. Modifications will be offered.
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Sat, Jan 25
9:00 am
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Rise and Shine Yoga (online)

Workshop | Winter Wellness Workout


A day of three fitness and wellness themed classes.   9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sputnik Yoga Get ready for an invigorating and accessible yoga experience with this powerful vinyasa flow class! Suitable for all levels, the sequencing in this class will keep you moving and breathing from start... 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eleve Sculpt Eleve Sculpt is a full-body workout that blends low impact sculpting built on elements of Pilates, barre, and functional training, with easy-to-follow dance cardio to lengthen, tone, and help partici... 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pure Barre NYC This signature class will guide you through a series of low-impact, high-intensity isometric movements designed to improve your flexibility while strengthening and toning your body.
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Sat, Jan 25
9:00 am
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Winter Wellness Workout

Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout


This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.
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Sat, Jan 25
10:00 am
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Workshop | Walking Workout


This walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! The program will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed by a walking workout appropriate for all levels and paces, and ending with a cool down and stretch.
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10:00 am
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Walking Workout

Workshop | Cardio Sculpt Workout


This high energy exercise class consists of functional and body weight strength exercises paired with cardio to get your heart pumping! Cardio Sculpt is taught to music and open to all levels. The goal of this class is to exercise your body and have fun doing it! Please bring a mat! Instructor: Genell Chappel
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Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Cardio Sculpt Workout

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm.
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Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am
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Museumss, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
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Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am
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Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike


Trees have a special place in our environment. Urban Park Rangers and the National Park Service Rangers teach you the best techniques on how to identify trees in the winter as well as some history behind the Park.  
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Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am
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Hikes, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Winter Tree ID Hike

Museums | Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Museum Guided Tour


The tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Chinese experience in America for the last 200 years. The exhibition aims to preserve, showcase and honor the rich history and contributions of the Chinese community in the US.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
11:30 am
Free
Museumss, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Museum Guided Tour

Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training


This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller
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Sat, Jan 25
11:30 am
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Bodyweight Circuit Training

Film | Stuart Little (1999): E.B. White's Classic Children's Story


When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother; the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster. Director: Rob Minkoff Stars: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie 84 min.
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Sat, Jan 25
12:00 pm
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Films, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Stuart Little (1999): E.B. White's Classic Children's Story

Workshop | Native American Games for the Whole Family


This event honors Indigenous games from throughout the Western Hemisphere in celebration of winter. Attendees will have the chance to learn about and play games such as the Inuit yo-yo, stickball, the strategic Hawaiian board game kōnane, and ring and pin. Alongside the games, a surfboard, kayak, and snowshoes will be on display, with opportunities to learn how surfers care for wooden surfboards. Jaedyn Wesley (Standing Pine Community) will also give a discussion and demonstration of stickball, inviting audience participation.
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Sat, Jan 25
12:00 pm
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Native American Games for the Whole Family

Book Discussion | Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima, and the Surrender of Japan (online)


Historian Richard Overy will speak on his latest book, . With the development of the B-29 “Superfortress” in summer 1944, strategic bombing, a central component of the Allied war effort against Germany, arrived in the Pacific theater. In 1945 Japan experienced the three most deadly bombing attacks of the war. The firebombing of Tokyo in March burned the city’s most densely populated sector, killed some 85,000 residents, and left more than one million homeless. The attack was part of a months-long campaign of incendiary bombing that destroyed almost two-thirds of Japan’s cities. The two atomic blasts in August killed hundreds of thousands in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, most of them civilians. The bombing brought a destabilizing devastation that, combined with a declaration of war by the Soviet Union, induced Japan, as they put it, to terminate the war. Many at the time and since have credited American air power, and especially the two atomic bombs, with Japan’s surrender. But Richard Overy tells a different, more dimensional story. Drawing on his expertise on the war and its bombing campaigns, he delivers a precise recounting of these aerial attacks, and a balanced, informed assessment of how and why they occurred. Overy is astute on the Allied decision-making, and, notably, integrates the Japanese leadership as well. He ably navigates the dramatic endgame of the war, which featured factional infighting within the Japanese cabinet, a scramble by American officials to formulate an acceptable version of “unconditional surrender,” and the crucial role played by the emperor, Hirohito. The atomic bombing emerges as impactful but not decisive in this rich, multilayered history.
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Sat, Jan 25
1:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima, and the Surrender of Japan&nbsp;(online)

Workshop | Hula Hoop Aerobics


This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops. Hoops are available for loaning. Participants must bring waist belts (waist trainers). Instructor: Lisa Brown
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Sat, Jan 25
1:00 pm
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Hula Hoop Aerobics

Dance Performance | Lunar New Year Performances


Enjoy traditional lion dances and ribbon dance performances from The New York Chinese Cultural Center. Start times: 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
1:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Lunar New Year Performances

Workshop | STRONG Nation Workout


STRONG Nation combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. Mats are available for those who need one. Instructor: Melissa Perez
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Sat, Jan 25
1:00 pm
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, STRONG Nation Workout

Workshop | Winter Nature Crafts


Get creative and use the park as an inspiration to construct a winter-inspired nature craft. All crafts material will be provided. You must supply the creativity and positive vibes.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
1:00 pm
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Winter Nature Crafts

Master Class | Piano Masterclass


Piano Masterclass with Jarred Dunn. Dunn will work with individual students and ensembles in front of an audience. All are welcome to attend/observe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
1:15 pm
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Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Piano Masterclass

Film | Gloria (1980) with Gena Rowlands


Jack Dawn and his family are eliminated by the mob. But Phil, his six-year-old son, escapes with Gloria, the girlfriend of one of the gangsters. But they're not free yet, and they are chased because of a book containing mob accounts. Director: John Cassavetes Cast: Gena Rowlands, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry, John Adames Gena Rowlands was an American actress, whose career in film, stage, and television spanned nearly seven decades. She was a four-time Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe winner, was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
2:00 pm
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Films, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Gloria (1980) with&nbsp;Gena Rowlands

Film | La La Land (2016) with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone


Mia and Sebastian share a common desire to pursue what they love, and that desire draws them together. But their love affair starts to fray as they gain success, and the dreams they worked so hard for threaten to rip them apart. Director: Damien Chazelle Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor prominent in both independent film and major studio features of varying genres. His films have accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Emma Stone is an American actress and producer who has received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
2:00 pm
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Films, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, La La Land (2016) with&nbsp;Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

Classical Music | Grammy-Nominated Chorus


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
2:00 pm
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Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Grammy-Nominated Chorus

Workshop | Saturday Games Social


They play all types of games, but lean a little towards social deduction and lighter games. Social Deduction games sometimes get a little tense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
2:00 pm
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Workshops, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Saturday Games Social

Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
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Sat, Jan 25
2:00 pm
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Museumss, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others

Opening Reception | Petite Treasures: Unique Art Pieces by 21 Artists


The collection showcases a curated selection of works by twenty one artists across generations. Despite their small scale, each piece captures the artist's unique style and mastery. Known as "Petite Treasures," these artworks offer an intimate, compact experience, inviting personal engagement with their details and intent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
3:00 pm
Free
Opening Receptions, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Petite Treasures: Unique Art Pieces by 21 Artists

Master Class | Guitar Master Class


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 25
3:30 pm
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Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Guitar Master Class

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
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Sat, Jan 25
4:00 pm
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Museumss, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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Sat, Jan 25
4:00 pm
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Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Performance | "Intense, poignant" Theater


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
4:30 pm
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Performances, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, "Intense, poignant" Theater

Screening | Groundbreaking Animated Films


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Sat, Jan 25
4:30 pm
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Screenings, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Groundbreaking Animated Films

Performance | Improvisational Comedy for the Whole Family


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
5:00 pm
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Concert | Guitar Festival


Guitar Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
6:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Guitar Festival

Opening Reception | Photography, Drawings, Video by 50 Artists from 26 Countries


30 Days of Culture Shock is a group showcase of photography, drawings, documentation and video works by 50 artists from 26 countries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
6:00 pm
Free
Opening Receptions, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Photography, Drawings, Video by 50 Artists from 26 Countries

Opening Reception | Stories of Thailand’s Indigenous Peoples: Film and Sound Installation


Expanding on their investigation into the intricate connections between water, Indigenous communities, and global infrastructure, Jingru (Cyan) Cheng and Chen Zhan use film and sound installations to uncover the hidden stories of Thailand’s Indigenous peoples and their involvement with hydroelectric power and international energy systems.  
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Sat, Jan 25
6:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Stories of Thailand&rsquo;s Indigenous Peoples: Film and Sound Installation

Performance | Critically-Acclaimed "Funny, Inventive" Show


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Sat, Jan 25
7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Innovative Modern Dance Company


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Acclaimed Orchestra: Mozart and More


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
7:30 pm
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Jazz | Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm


Come out for a two-night Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, kicking off Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber's (BSAC) 26th year of "never playing a song the same way once." Chefs LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Sameer Gupta & Ben Tyree, Julia Kent, James 'Biscuit' Rouse, LaFrae Sci, Avram Fefer, Shelley Nicole, Bruce Mack, Honeychild Coleman, V. Jeffrey Smith, Aalics Bronson & Damon Mendes, Michael Veal, and Ms. Olithea & Jared Michael Nickerson's crews will each add their own caramelized flavor to this SmokeHouse edition's sonic stew. As always, Burnt Sugar gives tribute to Maestro Lawrence 'Butch' Morris (1947-2013) for showing them the way and to Gregory Stephen 'Ionman' Tate (1957-2021) for creating the BSAC sonic spaceship, with gratitude to Jared Michael Nickerson who continues to steer BSAC through a many-splendored realm of cosmic noise and riddim. Whatever suits you, the Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse is serving it up, free for the people. Come get some!!
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, January 25, 2025, 01/25/2025, Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm

Play | Theater Festival: Two Plays


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
7:30 pm
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Play | An Adaptation of a Famous Classic Play


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Sat, Jan 25
8:00 pm
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Concert | Global Superstar Tribute: Big Band at a Major NYC Venue


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Sat, Jan 25
8:00 pm
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Play | Life-Affirming Play


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Sat, Jan 25
8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
8:00 pm
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Screening | Fantastical Adventure


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jan 25
8:45 pm
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Comedy Club | Stand up Comedy


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Sat, Jan 25
10:00 pm
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