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New York attracts world's best minds to its shores: they come here to interact with each other at conferences and seminars, and while they are here they are often invited to give a talk, a lecture, to be a part of a public discussion. We at Club Free Time give you an opportunity to be a part of it: to watch how those best minds in the world work! Don't miss the opportunities that only New York City (NYC) provides!
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
98 free talks, lectures, discussions in New York City (NYC) Mon, 10/13/2025 - and on...
In New York City, you can talk with and listen to the best minds in the world without spending a dime! Just take a look at free talks, lectures, discussion, seminars, conferences listed on this page below!
Lecture | Learn about the Legend of David of Sassoun & Its Meaning in Soviet Armenia
In the late nineteenth century, the orally transmitted Armenian legend about the folk hero David of Sassoun seemed doomed to oblivion when Ottoman Armenian clergyman Karekin Srvandzdiants published a tiny booklet containing the story that he had learned by chance. Decades later, the story would be celebrated by tens of millions of citizens of the Soviet Union. David of Sassoun and other heroes of the epic cycle came to symbolize the newly forged Soviet Armenian national character in a vast totalitarian empire whose guiding ideology was inimical to various aspects of Armenian traditions. This lecture will examine the underlying messages of the epic, discuss how Soviet policies helped the epic captivate a large audience in a short period, and analyze the political calculations and ideological justifications behind the promotion of the epic.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 14
12:15 pm
Free
12:15 pm
Free
Discussion | The Hart-Celler Act at 60: Immigration Then and Now (In Person AND Online!)
Marking 60 years since the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, sociologist Nancy Foner, historian Mae Ngai, and NYC demographer Joe Salvo discuss how the law transformed immigration in New York City and across the U.S., and its ongoing relevance today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 14
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Wine History Book Premiere + Wine Tasting
Enjoy a tasting with Pasqua Wines, on the occasion of the presentation of premiering a book celebrating the winery’s 100-year history. The event will feature Giuseppe Ragazzini, one of the artists involved, with a talk dedicated to the ongoing dialogue between art and wine. Afterwards, a Walk Around Tasting will guide guests through some of Pasqua Wines’ most emblematic labels, including PassioneSentimento Rosso, a tribute to Verona and its timeless stories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 14
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Artist & Mercer Labs Co-Founder Speaks on the Future of Museums
In this talk, artist Roy Nachum explores how Mercer Labs' 36,000-square-foot space serves as a cultural laboratory where creativity and innovation blend. Nachum is one of the founders of Mercer Labs: Museum of Art and Technology, and he reimagines the museum as a living, experimental space where art brings humanity to technology. His multidisciplinary work spans painting, sculpture, architecture, and immersive installations. Through this fusion of media and ideas, Nachum envisions a future where museums are not static repositories but dynamic, participatory environments that inspire deeper human connection. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry. Coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 14
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Fashion and the Unconscious: Nearly 100 Striking Garments Created by McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the cultural history of fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Nearly 100 striking garments by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens are reinterpreted through themes of the body, sexuality, and the unconscious. This five-year research project delves into how desire is stitched into the fabric of what we wear.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Book Club | Novella Discussion Group: The Propagandist by Cécile Desprairies
"Cécile Desprairies's novel, The Propagandist, is full of so many secrets that it's a wonder she managed to write it all."—The New York Times Read this novella before the meeting and discuss it with other readers! Synopsis: In a grand Paris apartment, a young girl attends gatherings regularly organized by her mother. The women talk about beauty secrets and gossip, but the mood grows dark when the past, notably World War II, comes under coded discussion in hushed tones. Years later, the silent witness to these sessions has become a prominent historian, and with this chilling autobiographical novel she sets out to unmask enigmatic figures in and around her family.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Arts Experts Disucss New Photography Project about Water & Politics
Enjoy a panel discussion featuring photographer Zoe Leonard, curator José Esparza Chong Cuy, and artist/writer/editor Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa about Leonard's major photographic project, Al río / To the River. Produced over a period of six years, beginning in 2016, the work poses the question: “What does it mean to ask a body of water to perform a political task?” Consisting of photographs taken along the 1,200 mile stretch where the Rio Grande/Río Bravo is used to demarcate the international boundary between Mexico and the United States, Al río follows the river from the border cities of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico. The program will begin with presentations by José Esparza Chong Cuy and Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, followed by a conversation with Zoe Leonard. Aimé Iglesias Lukin, director and chief curator of Americas Society, will moderate the discussion. A reception will follow to close the evening. Early arrival is suggested as space is limited, and entry is not guaranteed for late arrivals.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Designing Resilient Urban Landscapes (Online!)
Landscape architect Thomas Rainer discusses how public spaces can evolve into adaptive ecosystems that support climate resilience and biodiversity. Drawing on examples from contemporary urban design, the talk explores how green spaces can move beyond ornamentation to foster sustainability and belonging.
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Wed, Oct 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | In Conversation with Acclaimed Photographer Gillian Laub
Renowned photographer Gillian Laub joins Michi Jigarjian for a wide-ranging conversation on art, storytelling, and creative practice. This special event provides insight into Laub's acclaimed work and her exploration of photography as a means of memory and connection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Art, Culture, and the Power of Image
Join artist Sam McKinniss and writer Richard Beck for an engaging conversation exploring the intersections of art, pop culture, and contemporary realism. The discussion coincides with McKinniss’s new solo exhibition, which explores the ways in which imagery and emotion shape modern storytelling.
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Wed, Oct 15
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Learn about Russia's Foreign Policy & Strategy
This talk from CIA Russia-watcher Peter Clement revolves around two questions: Were there clear turning points in the hardening of Putin's policy toward the US and the West more broadly since he became Russia's president in 2000? And what factors led Putin to eschew largely successful foreign policy pragmatism in favor of his fateful decision to reinvade Ukraine?
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Wed, Oct 15
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Discussion | Panel Conversation on Institutional Racism
Enjoy a panel discussion and reception on anti-racism in leadership; this conversation will feature What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions author Susan Sturm, CUNY chancellor Félix Matos Rodriguez, and Bruce Western, President of the Russell Sage Foundation, discussing how current leaders move beyond the paradoxes when leading complex organizations.
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Thu, Oct 16
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Exploring the Term "Intermedia" & Performance
Elaine Summers was the first artist to incorporate media in performance, calling her work "Intermedia." The panel will discuss the exact meaning of this term, how Ms. Summers used film in her performances and pioneered unusual venues stretching the boundaries of her art in many ways.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | The Rise and Fall of Public Housing in America (In Person AND Online!)
Explore the history of public housing in the U.S. with Howard A. Husock, author of The Projects. Husock examines how early 20th-century initiatives aimed at addressing urban blight led to the creation and decline of public housing, transforming communities and shaping modern debates over affordable housing. Following the talk, Husock will discuss these issues with urban policy scholar Nicholas Dagen Bloom. Note: limited in-person seating.
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Thu, Oct 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Remembering Sugihara: A Story of Courage and Survival
Join author Zofia Hartman and scholar Agi Legutko for a conversation about Sugihara’s List. This book uncovers the remarkable story of Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese Vice-Consul in Lithuania who saved thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II. In 1940, Sugihara issued thousands of transit visas that allowed desperate families to flee through Japan to safety. This discussion explores the historical complexities, diplomatic risks, and enduring questions surrounding Sugihara’s extraordinary actions. Hartman will also reflect on her research process, the refugees’ stories, and how this little-known act of rescue continues to challenge and inspire our understanding of history.
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Thu, Oct 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Writer/Director Seline Song (Materialists, Past Lives) in Conversation
Celine Song, the celebrated writer and director of films such as Materialists and Past Lives, participates in a conversation about her creative practice with her former teacher, Professor Anne Bogart. Celine Song is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and filmmaker whose signature blend of emotional depth, intelligence, and humor has established her as an essential voice in today's entertainment landscape. As a playwright, Song is best known for Endlings, which premiered in 2019 at American Repertory Theater and had its New York debut in 2020 at New York Theatre Workshop. She has been a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a semifinalist for the American Playwriting Foundation's Relentless Award. Song also wrote on the first season of Amazon series The Wheel of Time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Thu, Oct 16
7:00 pm
Regular: $37
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7:00 pm
Regular: $37
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Lecture | The Fight To Preserve Yiddish Culture & History (In Person AND Online!)
In this talk, Jewish history scholar Sandra Fox will discuss how the founders and leaders of Camp Hemshekh embraced the sleepaway camp as a potential cure for Yiddish cultural and linguistic decline, and how the generations at the camp created a new purpose for and style of Yiddishism for the post-war moment. In the decades directly following the Holocaust, Jewish leaders anxiously debated how to preserve and produce what they considered authentic Jewish culture, fearful that upward mobility and suburbanization threatened the integrity of Jewish life in America. In their searches for solutions to the problem of cultural decline, post-war Jews came to see residential summer camps as panaceas to their communal ills, constructing deeply educational and ideological camp programs with an eye towards collective transformation. Yiddishists — Jews who dedicated their efforts to the future of Yiddish culture and speech in America — not only set the groundwork for Jewish educational camping to take off, but also participated in this wider phenomenon of anxiety over the state of post-war Jewry. And yet despite their vital roles, Yiddishists are often left out of the story of Jewish camping, education, and identity-building in post-war America.
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Thu, Oct 16
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | Learn about LGBTQ+ Wearable Buttons History & Significance
The Lesbian Herstory Archives' 2286-piece cataloged collection of buttons and pins spans the years 1973 to the present. In honor of National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month, learn about the organizations' collection, NYPL's digital collections, as well as some insight into the history of buttons as protest and self-expression in queer spaces. You might also be able to walk out having made a button of your very own!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Oct 17
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Observance and Conversation
Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Fri, Oct 17
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Cold War Strategy with Award-Winning Naval Historian (In Person AND Online!)
Join Dr. Norman Friedman, renowned naval analyst and author of over 30 books, for an engaging discussion of The Fifty Year War: Conflict and Strategy in the Cold War. A winner of the Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature, the book offers a deep look at the strategies, technologies, and tensions that shaped a pivotal era in modern history.
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Fri, Oct 17
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Conference | Learn about Accessibility Technologies: Connect, Innovate, Act (In Person AND Online!)
Attend the Accessible Technology Conference—a free and inclusive conference focused on the impact, affordances, and evolution of accessible technologies used by Blind, low-vision, and print-disabled people. This year’s conference centers around the theme, “Connect, Innovate, Act.” The sessions will focus on community building and peer support, creativity in tech, new and emerging technologies, and systems of resistance. The conference is open to all community members. The conference team commits to a fully accessible conference, including providing accessible conference materials, an accessible venue, ASL, CART, and other access needs. Register to join in person or online, and request needed accommodations; space is limited.
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Sat, Oct 18
9:00 am
Free
9:00 am
Free
Conference | Learn about Accessibility Technologies: Connect, Innovate, Act (In Person AND Online!)
Attend the Accessible Technology Conference—a free and inclusive conference focused on the impact, affordances, and evolution of accessible technologies used by Blind, low-vision, and print-disabled people. This year’s conference centers around the theme, “Connect, Innovate, Act.” The sessions will focus on community building and peer support, creativity in tech, new and emerging technologies, and systems of resistance. The conference is open to all community members. The conference team commits to a fully accessible conference, including providing accessible conference materials, an accessible venue, ASL, CART, and other access needs. Register to join in person or online, and request needed accommodations; space is limited.
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Sun, Oct 19
9:00 am
Free
9:00 am
Free
Gallery Talk | Animal-Headed Gods of Ancient Egypt
Explore the symbolic power of animals in ancient Egyptian religion, focusing on deities such as Horus, Sekhmet, and Taweret. This program examines how gods were represented through animal forms and what these depictions reveal about belief and daily life in ancient Egypt.
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Sun, Oct 19
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Meet the Three Egyptian Animal-Headed Gods
The Divine Egypt exhibition brings together 250 works of art and objects, all of which bring the gods to life. Egyptians revered the gods (more than 1,500 of them with varying and overlapping traits) — creating tombs, shrines, and temples so that there could be a vial connection between the divine world and humans. In conjunction with the Divine Egypt exhibit, join three experts in discussion on ancient Egyptian animal-headed gods: Hours, Sakhmet, and Taweret.
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Sun, Oct 19
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Exploring the Universe: Astro Live (Online!)
Journey beyond our world in this monthly space science series. Meet astronauts, scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts as they share insights into the mysteries of the cosmos. This interactive livestream brings together leading voices in astronomy and exploration for an afternoon of discovery and Q&A.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Oct 19
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Family, Memory, and Survival in 20th-Century Poland by Renowned Author
Celebrate the U.S. release of In the Garden of Memory, the award-winning family saga by acclaimed Polish author Joanna Olczak-Ronikier. The book traces four generations of a prominent Jewish family through the upheavals of the twentieth century, offering a deeply personal window into Polish history, resilience, and identity. The conversation features translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones and publisher Peter L.W. Osnos, who will discuss the process of bringing this work to English-speaking readers. Winner of Poland's prestigious Nike Prize, Olczak-Ronikier's memoir continues to resonate as a story of endurance, memory, and the legacy of survival.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Oct 20
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Asrophysicist Explains Newfound Discoveries of the Milky Way
Over the last decade, the European Space Agency’s Gaia satellite has revealed the Milky Way in new and sometimes startling detail; Columbia University's Kathryn Johnston takes attendees on a tour of just a few things about our home galaxy that Gaia has discovered. Kathryn Johnston is an Astrophysicist, interested in understanding how galaxies form, are structured and evolve - with a particular emphasis on dynamics and interactions. She pursues this goal using a combination of close collaborations with observational colleagues and computer simulations of galactic collisions. She arrived in this field following an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Cambridge University, a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz and a postdoctoral position at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. She joined the Columbia Astronomy Faculty in Fall 2006, after spending 7 years as an assistant professor at Wesleyan University.
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Mon, Oct 20
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Broadway Creatives Talk about Adapting Films for the Stage
An in-depth conversation exploring the challenges faced by producers and the creative team on the journey from film to stage musical. Sunset Boulevard, Mean Girls, and Moulin Rouge are among the many popular movies that transferred perfectly to stage musicals--and the trend continues. Listen to Wendy Federman, the 17-time Tony Award-winning theatre and film producer; Michael Weiner, composer and recipient of the ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award; and Sean Walsh, Head of Operations and Strategy at Ampersand, as they stage an in-depth conversation exploring the challenges faced by producers and the creative team on the journey from film to stage musical. The panel will "pull the curtain back" on the process, and they may share inside information on The Greatest Showman, now being adapted for the stage, and 13 Going on 30, being produced in the UK. Here's a chance hear from three of the biggest forces of Broadway today.
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Mon, Oct 20
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Mothers, Daughters, and Cultural Inheritance in Gish Jen’s Bad Bad Girl (In Person AND Online!)
Join acclaimed author Gish Jen and Weike Wang for a conversation on Jen’s new novel, Bad Bad Girl. Spanning continents and generations, the book reimagines Jen’s mother’s life in 1930s Shanghai and the turbulent relationship that shaped her own. Weaving memory and fiction, Jen offers a tender, layered exploration of identity, womanhood, and the ties that both bind and divide families.
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Mon, Oct 20
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | Cancel Culture & Russia-Ukraine War (In Person AND Online!)
A lecture by Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies in Kyiv, Mykola Riabchuk. Moderated by Mark Andryczyk. The 2022 unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine evoked nearly universal international condemnation but got much less unanimous response in more practical terms of political, economic and other sanctions. Many countries, especially in the so called “Global South” refused to introduce any measures against the aggressor state for various reasons and under different pretexts. Culture appeared to be the most controversial field, where even the Western democracies, rather unanimous in their response to the Russian assault, failed to achieve any consensus on suitable measures and policies vis-à-vis the rogue state. While virtually nobody questions the need of sanctions against the specific persons and institutions that support the war, the wholesale rejection of Russian culture and cancelling of its iconic figures is often vehemently denied. The talk delves into the essence of these debates, trying to represent different rationales and opposite arguments but also to answer a more fundamental question: to what degree and in which way a seemingly innocent, apolitical cultural ‘soft power’ contributes to the militant ‘hard power’ of the aggressor state during the war.
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Tue, Oct 21
12:15 pm
Free
12:15 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Participate with fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing! Geek Love by Katherine Dunn The novel is the story of a traveling carnival run by Aloysius "Al" Binewski and his wife "Crystal" Lil, and their children, seen through the eyes of their daughter Olympia ("Oly"), who writes the family history for her daughter Miranda. When the business begins to fail, the couple devise an idea to breed their own freak show, using various drugs and radioactive material to alter the genes of their children.
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Tue, Oct 21
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Nobel Prize-Winning Author Han Kang's The Vegetarian Conversation
Discuss Han Kang's bestselling novel, The Vegetarian, with other readers! Before the nightmares began, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary, controlled life. But the dreams--invasive images of blood and brutality--torture her, driving Yeong-hye to purge her mind and renounce eating meat altogether. It's a small act of independence, but it interrupts her marriage and sets into motion an increasingly grotesque chain of events at home. As her husband, her brother-in-law and sister each fight to reassert their control, Yeong-hye obsessively defends the choice that's become sacred to her. Soon their attempts turn desperate, subjecting first her mind, and then her body, to ever more intrusive and perverse violations, sending Yeong-hye spiraling into a dangerous, bizarre estrangement, not only from those closest to her, but also from herself. Celebrated by critics around the world, The Vegetarian is a darkly allegorical, Kafka-esque tale of power, obsession, and one woman's struggle to break free from the violence both without and within her.
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Tue, Oct 21
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss The Housemaid with Fellow Readers
Read at your own pace, then attend a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you're a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, this is a great way to share your love of reading. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller about Millie, a woman with a troubled past who takes a live-in housekeeping job for a wealthy family. What seems like a dream opportunity quickly turns sinister as she uncovers disturbing secrets hidden behind the mansion’s polished exterior. With chilling twists and mounting suspense, Millie must fight to survive as the truth unravels. Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis while space is available.
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Tue, Oct 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Egyptologist on His Archeology Work in Rameses II Temple
In this lecture, famed Egyptologist Sameh Iskander discusses his recent archeological work at the ancient pilgrimage city of Abydos, which revealed important discoveries about the Ramesses II temple site and Abydos landscape in general. He unearthed remains of two late Sixth Dynasty houses situated within a massive mud brick enclosure wall dated around the same period (ca. 2332-2181 B.C.). This discovery provides valuable clues to our vision of the ancient landscape of Abydos and raises intriguing questions concerning the early town of Abydos located on the edge of the flood plain. He also cleared the entire precinct of Ramesses II’s temple outside its stone monument for the first time since its location was first hinted at by Napoleon’s French Expedition during the early nineteenth century. Findings revealed that the temple precinct was occupied almost continuously from the thirteenth century BC – when it was constructed – until the eighth century AD. This is an extensive occupation timeline which gives us an intriguing picture of the historical phases of this important ancient Egyptian monument and eventually its fate.
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Tue, Oct 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Established Artists Mary Miss & Byrony Roberts Talk about Their Work (In Person AND Online!)
Mary Miss reshaped boundaries between sculpture, architecture, landscape design, and installation art. She envisions art addressing contemporary issues in the public sphere. Her work featured at the Guggenheim Museum in 2010, the Sculpture Center in 2008, and the Des Moines Art Center in 1996. Miss holds multiple awards, including a Guggenheim fellowship, Urban Land Institute's Global Award for Excellence, and the 2017 Bedrock of New York City Award. Bryony Roberts is an artist, designer, and educator who leads the practice Bryony Roberts Studio. She designs public art and urban design projects that activate public spaces around the world. She has created immersive and participatory environments at international sites such as Lincoln Center, the Federal Plaza in Chicago, and the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. She co-founded the collectives Feminist Spatial Practices and WIP Collaborative. The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Bryony Roberts and a Q&A discussion moderated by Kayla Montes de Oca.
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Tue, Oct 21
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Learn about the Craft of Photography with Acclaimed Conceptual Photographer
This event is a talk with North Carolina-based conceptual photographer Eric Pickersgill, whose work explores the emotional and social effects of digital technology on human connection. Best known for his internationally acclaimed series Removed, Pickersgill uses a 4x5 view camera to create staged, black-and-white portraits of people frozen mid-gesture after their devices have been physically removed. His work has been exhibited at international museums, galleries, and art fairs, and is held in established art collections worldwide. He's been featured by CNN, The Atlantic, Wired, and the BBC.
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Tue, Oct 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Lecture | The Unseen Influence of Technology on Human Behavior
Discover how our relationship with devices influences the way we perceive, interact with, and recall information. This lecture series examines the role of photography in revealing and resisting digital dependence.
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Tue, Oct 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Discusses Matisse's "Late Style"
This event is a talk by Antoine Compagnon about Matisse’s last years, 1941-1954, in which he explores the artist’s “late style” and “senile sublime,” discernible in the drawings, the chapel in Venice, and the visionary cut-outs. Antoine Compagnon is the Blanche W. Knopf Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Columbia and Professor Emeritus at the Collège de France, where he held the chair in Modern and Contemporary French literature: history, criticism, theory from 2005 to 2020. He is the author of 15 books of literary history and criticism and countless articles and essays, with a particular focus on Montaigne and Proust, as well as Baudelaire, Roland Barthes, Bernard Faÿ, and Charles Péguy, among other writers.
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Discussion | Hidden Histories of Jewish Resistance in Rural Poland
Discover the untold story of the Będzin Ghetto Fighters House, a powerful center of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. Researchers Karolina and Piotr shed light on the remarkable youth who defied deportation and fought back through armed resistance, underground networks, and acts of courage that reshaped their community’s fate. Their work brings renewed attention to rural sites of Jewish defiance, expanding the historical narrative beyond the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Through their efforts, the Będzin Ghetto Fighters House has become both a living memorial and a thriving educational center, connecting past struggles with present-day conversations about resilience, remembrance, and the fight against antisemitism.
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Discussion | Leanr about the End of WWII with Experts
A conversation about World War II featuring Benjamin Hett, Hunter Professor of History, Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, and others.
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Talk | Learn More about NYC's Bowery History (with Live Ragtime Music)
Author David Mulkins (with music by ragtime pianist Ramona Baker) offers a lively Illustrated talk about nearly 400 years on this storied “cradle of American popular culture.” The Bowery was a Native American footpath, Dutch farm road, site of the first free Black homesteads, and site of Lincoln’s epochal anti-slavery speech. The city’s first entertainment district, it has seminal links to tap dance, vaudeville, Yiddish theater, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, baseball, Houdini, and modern tattooing. The stomping ground for sailors, shopgirls, sporting men, gangs, grifters, and the immigrant Irish, Italians, Chinese, Jews, and Germans, it later became America’s iconic skid row, but rebounded in the late 20th century, impacting Abstract Expressionism, Beat literature, free jazz, and punk rock.
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Nuyorican Photography Explored through Poetry
Celebrate the work and legacy of photographer Frank Espada with his son & Poet Martin Espada alongside a multi-generational cohort of acclaimed Nuyorican photographers including Máximo Colon, David Rodriguez, and Erika P. Rodriguez! Nuyorican photographers have long sought to document and preserve Puerto Rican history in the city and beyond. Their talents have gifted us some of the most inspiring, heartbreaking, and indelible images of the 21st century. Bringing together the visual and the poetic, this event honors the legacy of Frank Espada and the practice, vision, ethics, and futures of Nuyorican social documentary photography. Afterwards, explore the exhibition, Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People, on view.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Award-Winning Journalist Talks about Her "Startling" Book, Empire of AI (In Person AND Online!)
In Empire of AI (“startling and intensely researched” — Vulture) award-winning journalist Karen Hao lifts the veil on the industry defining our era. She speaks about her provocative new book with John Borthwick, a leader in the New York startup technology business for over three decades, who is founder and CEO of beta works. With access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning, Hao how had an insider’s view of the development of this world-changing technology, the breakthrough of Chat GPT, and the company’s path from idealism to a pursuit of power consuming vast information and resources. Hao has written for The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal and was senior editor of the MIT Technology Review.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 22
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Cheryl McKissack Daniel (of McKissack & McKissack) Speaks with Charlamagne Tha God about Her Family's 200-Year History
Cheryl McKissack Daniel—fifth-generation leader of the nation’s oldest Black-owned design and construction services firm, McKissack & McKissack—sits down with multimedia mogul Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey to discuss her family's extraordinary 200-year history, as captured in her new book The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers.
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Wed, Oct 22
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Artist & Entertainer Saul Williams Explores Black Art Experimentation & Political Engagement
Poet, musician, filmmaker, actor, and intellectual Saul Williams discusses the relationships between aesthetic forms and political education in conversation with Dr. Shana Redmond, Director of the Center for the Study of Social Difference. Reflecting on practices of Black experimentation--in language, music, and film--this dialogue explores the various sites of enclosure and foreclosure, from the nation state to the university, that bear upon the present and what practices are necessary to enact more just futures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 22
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | The Art of Parisian Chic: Fashion, Identity & Modern Women
Explore how women in Impressionist Paris utilized fashion and cultural archetypes to craft their public identities. Author Justine De Young discusses her new book, The Art of Parisian Chic, in conversation with fashion historian Hilary Davidson, exploring the image of the Parisienne, the shopgirl, and the role of style in navigating life in the Second Empire and Belle Époque. A book signing follows.
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Thu, Oct 23
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Art Deco Essay Collection Conversation on Silversmith Wiwen Nilsson's Work
This events celebrates the first English-language monograph on the Art Deco and mid-century Swedish silversmith Wiwen Nilsson, featuring thematic essays focusing on his silverware products—his sculptural oeuvre, his jewelry production, and his participation in Swedish and international exhibitions. His grandson Martin Wiwen-Nilsson will be in conversation with award-winning design critic and author Alice Rawsthorn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Hear from a Legendary Chroreographer about Her Work
Dancer, writer, performance-maker, and Yale professor Emily Coates spent two years mapping far-flung artifacts related to George Balanchine found in archives. This research became part of her Works & Process commission, Tell Me Where It Comes From, scheduled to premiere in New York this November. A former dancer with New York City Ballet, Coates searched in holdings at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Harvard's Houghton Library, Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Archives at Jacob's Pillow, among others. In this artist talk, Coates shares the idiosyncratic trail of ephemera and people she encountered along her journey to move closer to the source of his work, from a great remove, through archival shards. Special guests joining her include Adam Lenz, Public Engagement and Programs Manager at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Enjoy this unique opportunity to see what goes into creating a new work about the afterlife of a legendary choreographer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Luddite Dook Discussion: Superbloom
Stop scrolling and put down your phone… this offline book club is a space for in-person conversation about the role technology plays in our world. Each month highlights a different book on the topic of technology’s impact individual lives as well as society as a whole, followed by an open discussion to share recent experiences and observations. Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart by Nicholas Carr (2025) "Challenges some of our most cherished beliefs about self-expression, free speech, and media democratization in modern communication."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 23
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Artist & Childhood Educator Discuss Groundbreaking Work of Psychologist Rhoda Kellogg
Brian Belott and Jennifer DiGioia discuss psychologist and early-childhood educator Rhoda Kellogg. Rhoda Kellogg (1898-1987) was the director of the Phoebe A. Hearst Preschool Learning Center (which was a part of the Golden Gate Kindergarten Association, in San Francisco) for nearly three decades. Over the course of her lifetime, Kellogg amassed a collection of more than two million drawings by children. Kellogg gained global recognition for her groundbreaking studies in children’s art. In her books, What Children Scribble and Why (1955), The Psychology of Children’s Art (1967), and Analyzing Children’s Art (1969), Kellogg explained and documented her theories. She showed that children from all cultures follow a similar graphic evolution in their drawings, starting from scribbles and progressing through certain basic forms. She also believed that children’s art could offer insights into their mental development and educational progress. These theories laid the foundation for the educational program still used at the Hearst Preschool Learning Center today. Brian Belott is an artist, curator, performer, and publisher based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the lead archivist of the Rhoda Kellogg International Child Art Collection and a lifelong collector of child art. Jennifer DiGioia is in her 30th year as an early childhood educator and advocate. She taught at Phoebe A. Hearst Preschool Learning Center, founded by Rhoda Kellogg, for over a decade.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 23
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | Learn about Bowery, NYC's Oldest Street
For this event, join author David Mulkins for a review of The Bowery, a just-released pictorial history of New York City's oldest street. "The Bowery is more than a neighborhood guide. It’s a preservation effort in paperback form: a defense of memory, place, and the ragged dignity of lives lived outside the spotlight. Mulkins doesn’t sanitize the Bowery’s history, and he doesn’t let us look away. Instead, he invites us to see. A community garden where a vacant lot once rotted. A neighborhood built not just on bricks and bones, but on stories." -Michael Quinn, The Village Star-Revue
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Fri, Oct 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Ukrainian Writers Discuss Occupation & Cultural Survival
Since 2014, parts of Ukraine--including Crimea and Donetsk--have lived under Russian occupation, with the 2022 full-scale invasion expanding that violence to cities like Nova Kakhovka. In this urgent and deeply personal conversation, three Ukrainian voices explore what it means to live with, remember, and resist occupation. Chef and author Olia Hercules, born in now-occupied Nova Kakhovka, shares how food becomes a language of memory and identity in Strong Roots, her first memoir. Novelist Volodymyr Rafeyenko, originally from Donetsk, reflects on exile, absurdity, and survival in Length of Days and Signals of Being. Scholar and translator Natalia Shpylova-Saeed introduces a powerful new anthology of Crimean poetry and prose, preserving voices from a region silenced since 2014. Together, they trace how storytelling--across genres--becomes an act of cultural defiance. The conversation will be moderated by professor and writer Sophie Pinkham.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Oct 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | What’s in Your Album? Artists Explore Fragility
Artists Junghyun Kim, Juyon Lee, and Kai Oh share insights into their newly commissioned works, revealing how private photos and personal moments shaped their creative process. The conversation touches on themes of digital intervention, human mortality, and the ways fragility can be expressed through art.
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Fri, Oct 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Explore the World of TV & Film
Enjoy an evening with panelists from The Hollywood Radio TV Association and New York Women in Film & Television. This panel, led by creatives, industry leaders, and media professionals, and curated by industry professionals, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of film and television— exploring how the business has evolved over time and where it’s headed next.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Oct 24
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Discussion | Pulitzer-Winning Author Jennifer Egan on Homelessness in NYC
Pulitzer-Prize-winning writer Jennifer Egan and Will Watts, Deputy Director for Advocacy at Coalition for the Homeless, join Strada, Artist in Residence at the Department of Homeless Services, for a conversation on the state of homelessness in New York City. The discussion will explore the city’s unique legal commitment to guaranteeing a right to shelter, the need for supportive housing, and the lived experiences of unhoused individuals, highlighting how these struggles intersect with broader questions of who has the right to the city.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Oct 25
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Theatre Experts Talk about Iconic Theatre Critic Linda Armstrong
For 40 years, Linda Armstrong has been a theater critic with the New York Amsterdam News covering Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, and a great deal of Black Theater. Throughout her four decades she has always focused on spotlighting the talents of Black artists, playwrights, director, producers Now, members of the theater community come together to share what Linda Armstrong has meant to Black theater and to them. The panel includes Woodie King, Jr., founder of New Federal Theatre, Jackie Jeffries, president of AUDELCO, which celebrates Black theater Excellence, playwright David Lamb, playwright Keenan Scott II, Rome Neal, actor Brian Stokes Mitchell, and theater critic for the New York Times, Brittani Samuel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Oct 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Talk | Dura Europos and the Birth of Jewish Art (Online!)
Explore the origins of Jewish visual culture with artist and writer Richard McBee, tracing the significance of the 245 CE Dura Europos synagogue mural and the mysteries it holds. McBee, a leading figure in contemporary Jewish art, shares insights on biblical and historical themes that shaped Jewish artistic expression, offering a fresh perspective on the birth and evolution of Jewish visual storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Oct 27
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | Stories Behind the Portraits of Famous Photographer Yousuf Karsh
Discover the life and artistry of legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh in this special talk with Julie Grahame, senior representative of his estate. Drawing on over 20 years of experience with the Karsh archive, Grahame shares vivid stories of his creative process and the making of iconic portraits, including the unforgettable 1941 image of Winston Churchill.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Talk | Reckoning with Russia's Status on the World Stage
Attend a talk by law professor Paul Stephan. Moderated by Elise Giuliano. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 provoked fury and broad condemnation. Yet Russia has not been repulsed, even if it has not achieved its objectives, and the economic sanctions imposed by the West produced mostly short-term pain. The ambiguity of the Trump administration’s position on the war certainly has not helped. Russia has done terrible, perhaps irreversible harm to its position as a regional power. It will face a geopolitical and geoeconomic reckoning, although it may take five to ten years for the real costs to be manifest. This talk will give an account of this reckoning as well as reflecting more generally on the efficacy of international law and the liberal international order as a means of disciplining powerful states.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
12:10 pm
Free
12:10 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss The Midnight by Lucy Foley
You are invited to join in the discussion on The Midnight by Lucy Foley. To miss this would be a crime. The Midnight follows the opening night of the Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the “Manor Mule” cocktail is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen. But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor’s immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And the Sunday morning of opening weekend, the local police are called. Something’s not right with the guests. There’s been a fire. A body’s been discovered.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Dynamic Paintings Exploring Identity and Medium
Experience an intimate conversation about a celebrated body of contemporary paintings that explore identity, memory, and artistic experimentation. The discussion delves into the works on view in the exhibition Lorna Simpson: Source Notes, highlighting the artist’s bold approach to painting within her multifaceted practice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Swedish UN Ambassador Explores How Trade Shapes Swedish Identity
Ambassador Andreas von Uexküll, Sweden’s Deputy Representative to the United Nations, explores how trade has shaped integration, prosperity, and identity in Sweden and across the Baltic Sea region. From Viking voyages to Hanseatic dominance, commerce has long connected cultures around the Baltic and beyond. During Sweden’s Age of Great Power (Stormaktstiden), trade routes became strategic assets though efforts to control them often failed. Global transactions later fueled the Industrial Revolution and continues to influence politics. From ancient customs to modern cooperation, trade remains a defining force in the region’s history – and its future.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Talk | The Creative Process: Firsthand Insight into Dance Choreography
New York City-based dancer-choreographer and founder of Time Lapse Dance invites us in conversation with Executive Director of the Yard, Stephanie Pacheo. Expect highlights on behind-the-scenes looks at creative processes involved in chorographing, residency highlights and eye-popping visuals. The duo will touch on on specific challenges in creative processes when producing art which focuses on larger institutional challenges and climate change. Conclusively, ask any questions at the end of the discussion during Q & A.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 28
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | The Darkness of Grimm Fairytales & How To Share Them with Children
The old German fairy tales are weird, and scary, and bloody. They feature murder and threats of incest and child abuse. So should we share them with kids today? Or are they a relic of a time that is (thankfully) long gone? And if we share them with kids today, how should we do that? Is there something useful in these weird, bloody, grim old tales? Adam Gidwitz, the author of A Tale Dark & Grimm and its companions, producer of the animated Netflix adaptation, and creator of the award-winning podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, discusses the best—and the grimmest!—elements of the old German fairy tales, especially those by the Brothers Grimm and Franz Xaver von Schönwerth, and he’ll discuss the ethics, and his method, of adapting these tales for kids. *Followed by a light reception
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Times Square & MTV-Featured Tech & UX Designer Explores His Craft
Enjoy a talk with Robert Fabricant, a systems designer who has worked at the forefront of technology and user experience design for more than 25 years. His work has spanned everything from interactive environments and virtual worlds, to medical devices, in car navigation systems, smart infrastructure, fintech, medical devices and consumer apps for organizations as varied as MTV, Daimler Chrysler, General Electricm and UNICEF. Robert designed his first mobile and tablet apps more than a decade before the release of the iPhone and iPad. His work has appeared on billboards in Times Square and feature phones throughout East Africa.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Artist Thaddeus Mosley & Curator Talk about Mosley's New Sculpture Exhibition
Artist Thaddeus Mosley and Public Art Fund Assistant Curator Jenée Daria Strand are in conversation about Touching the Earth, Mosley’s first public art exhibition in New York City, on view at City Hall Park through November. The exhibition features eight bronzes recently cast from wood sculptures Mosley created between 1996 and 2021. In this conversation, Mosley will reflect on the conceptual framework behind Touching the Earth, his improvisational studio practice, and the ways his lifelong engagement with form and material has shaped one of the most significant bodies of work in contemporary sculpture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Experts Talk about AI Accountability & Public Interest
Data & Society Executive Director Janet Haven hosts a critical discussion about AI accountability and the public interest, featuring professor Charlton McIlwain, journalist Julia Angwin, and civic technologist Catherine Bracy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Talk | Explore WWII through Soviet Journalist's Accounts
Attend an event with Russian translator Robert Chandler. Moderated by Mark Lipovetsky. Vasily Grossman covered all the major battles of the Eastern Front for the Red Star, the official newspaper of The Red Army, during the Second World War. His brutally vivid reports were read by millions of soldiers and civilians alike. And, as the war draws to a close, he was one of the first to expose the horrors of the Treblinka death camp. In recent years, versions of his articles that had not been distorted by censors have been unearthed. Robert Chandler, who has translated Grossman’s epic novels of the war and its aftermath, will demonstrate what an extraordinary amount Grossman witnessed during only a few years.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Classic Book Conversation: Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann
Discuss Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann, which chronicles the decline of a wealthy north German merchant family over the course of four generations
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 30
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Talk | World Bank Economist Discusses "Lost Century" of Growth in Latin America
The World Bank's chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, William Maloney, will discuss the "lost century" of growth outlined in his recent book—and the path forward. Maloney's book, Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth: Building Learning Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, provides a broad yet nuanced perspective on the region's economies. Maloney will also look ahead to the long-term challenges and opportunities for the region, including productivity, education, and global relationships.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Oct 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Peruvian Artists Talk about Their Practices & Processes (+ Reception)
Peruvian artists Fernando Bryce and Nicole Franchy will share insights into their work in conversation with Aimé Iglesias Lukin, director and chief curator at Art at Americas Society. The artists will reflect on their practices and creative processes during this in-depth conversation. A reception will follow to close the evening.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 1
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Tracing Stories Through Still Life
Step into the world of historical storytelling through objects and images. This session uncovers how photography can reconstruct forgotten lives and reimagine the past with poetic detail.
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Tue, Nov 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Visual Biographer & Photographer Discusses Her Craft
Enjoy a talk with photographer and SVA faculty member Stacy Renee Morrison. Morrison often forgets what century it is, as she spends her time in the present creating visual biographies for women from the past. Morrison has exhibited her photographs nationally and internationally, including New York City, Rhode Island, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Italy, Argentina, and Korea. Her photographs have been published in The Creative Independent, Harper's Magazine, Dear Dave, Feature Shoot, and Photography Quarterly. She was awarded grants from NYFA and the Rhode Island Council of the Humanities. Morrison is currently working on an illustrated narrative non-fiction book about her 19th-century muse, named Sylvia, and has also launched a clothing line named for her, made of hand-screen-printed vintage clothing and accessories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | What Bats Reveal About Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate. In this talk, Angelo Soto-Centeno examines the drivers of species loss, including habitat fragmentation, climate change, and human impact, through the lens of his research on bats. Using genomic, fossil, and distribution model data, Soto-Centeno demonstrates how bats act as indicators of ecosystem change and reveal insights into species resilience. For ages 21+ only.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Nov 5
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | Strategies for Workforce Development in Public Spaces (Online!)
Explore community-centered approaches to workforce development in the design and construction of public spaces. This virtual launch features a panel discussion with practitioners and program alums who will share insights from multi-city pilot programs, followed by best practices for creating living-wage careers, youth employment initiatives, and scalable workforce models.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 6
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Fashion, Fascism, and Italy's Global Influence
Eugenia Paulicelli presents her book Fashion under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt in conversation with Valerie Steele. Explore how 1930s Italian dress shaped politics and continues to influence fashion worldwide. A book signing follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 6
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Talk | Photographer Stephen Wilkes Explores His Personal Artistic Journey
Speaker Stephen Wilkes is a photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer acclaimed for his ground-breaking work that bridges documentary storytelling and fine art. Since founding his New York City studio in 1983, Wilkes has built a distinguished career spanning editorial, commercial, and fine art photography, earning recognition as one of America's foremost visual artists.This talk traces a personal journey through his five decades as a photographer. Throughout each period, a unifying thread endures: a profound fascination with the passage of time and the nature of memory. Wilkes seeks to illuminate how we perceive and experience a place. Each body of work captures personal narratives while bearing witness to history, revealing the emotional essence of lived experience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 6
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Learn about the Art of F. Edwin Church
Enjoy an illustrated talk about the life and art of F. Edwin Church (1876–1975), presented by Janice L. Wiley, director of the F. Edwin Church Catalogue Raisonné Project. Despite sharing a name with the famous American landscape painter, Church became a celebrated artist in his own right. He chose to sign his paintings “F. Edwin Church” to distinguish himself professionally as he endeavored to create his own artistic identity. Rooted in the traditions of Impressionism and Japonisme, Church’s work nevertheless reflects modern life in the 20th century. Critics praised his opulent portraits of women in contemporary fashions blended with elements of Japanese art and design. He also found inspiration in the world around him, filling his canvases with vibrant flowers, birds, and urban and natural landscapes he encountered abroad and on Long Island.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Nov 7
6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
Book Discussion | Artist Career Roundtable on Process-Based Practices
This event is an artist career roundtable discussion held in conjunction with the group exhibition “Wavelengths," which takes particular interest in process-based practices and pursuing joy amidst adversity. Featuring exhibiting artists: Gabrielle Benak Alex Cassetti Vanessa Powers Carra Seals
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 11
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Explores Belle Glade Archaeological Culture of South Florida
Returning lecturer and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Professor Jerald T. Milanich discusses the extraordinary Belle Glade Archaeological Culture of South Florida, which began approximately 1000 BCE. In the 1960s, Florida Atlantic University archaeologist William Sears excavated Fort Center—named for a 19th century U.S. military outpost on the west side of Lake Okeechobee. Recently, archaeologists have utilized LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to locate and interpret the many mounds, embankments, canals, and other earthworks of the Belle Glade region.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Nov 12
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Music Jam & Conversation Blending Art, Music, & Technology
Enjoy a musical jam and conversation between Jaron Lanier, often referred to as the "father of virtual reality"; multiple GRAMMY Award winner Will Calhoun; theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander; composer, musician, and writer Melvin Gibbs; multi-instrumentalist, educator, composer, and electro-acoustic adventurer LaFrae Sci; and moderated by the one and only Nona Hendryx. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 13
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Observance and Conversation
Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes before the program starts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Nov 14
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Fashion and the Unconscious: Nearly 100 Striking Garments Created by McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the cultural history of fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Nearly 100 striking garments by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens are reinterpreted through themes of the body, sexuality, and the unconscious. This five-year research project delves into how desire is stitched into the fabric of what we wear.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Nov 17
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss Bestselling Author's Horror Novel, THe Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Enjoy a book discussion of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians. Often hailed as the Indigenous Stephen King, famed horror writer Stephen Graham Jones' chilling historical horror novel launches into a tailspin as a diary written in 1912 by a Lutheran pastor is discovered inside a wall. What unfolds is a story of murder, monsters, and revenge that begins when 217 Blackfeet are found dead in the snow. Told through diary entries and transcribed interviews by a Blackfeet man named Good Stab, it follows the life of a vampire who haunted the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 18
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Exploring Psychoanalysis in Music and Fashion
Moderator Jasmine Edwards leads a conversation with art therapist Ayde Rayas and violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, whose performance draws inspiration from Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis. This interdisciplinary event looks at psychoanalysis’s influence on contemporary music and culture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 18
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Portraits That Speak Truth
What makes an image feel alive? This lecture series delves into the art of portraiture as a tool for empathy, exploring how photographers build trust and reveal humanity through the lens.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 18
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Power, Politics, and the Making of Modern Conservatism
Journalist and biographer Sam Tanenhaus discusses his deeply researched new book on William F. Buckley, the influential founder of National Review, whose ideas helped define American conservatism. Drawing from exclusive access to private papers, Tanenhaus reveals both Buckley’s public brilliance and his hidden involvement in covert political operations. In conversation with New York Times critic and author Dwight Garner (The Upstairs Delicatessen), this talk offers a fascinating look at power, ideology, and the forces that shaped a movement. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry; coat check is limited.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Nov 19
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
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Discussion | Understanding the Future of Labor with AI
D&S Labor Futures Program Director Aiha Nguyen leads a panel of esteemed researchers in conversation about the value of human labor in increasingly automated workplaces. As management and organizational leaders adopt AI across workplaces, the use of these systems raises questions about how companies are reshaping the quality of work, job security, and the value of human labor. How are workers’ lives impacted when AI is used to monitor performance, surveil output, or make intrusive management decisions? Will AI disrupt industries and business models? How can we make sure technology supports workers, rather than undermining them?
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 20
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | The San Remo, the Beresford, and Beyond: Emery Roth and the Making of Manhattan Elegance
Architectural historian and author Andrew Alpern explores the remarkable career of Emery Roth, the architect behind some of New York City’s most iconic apartment buildings, including the San Remo, the Beresford, and the Ritz Tower. Spanning from Beaux-Arts grandeur to Art Deco elegance, Roth’s work helped define urban luxury living in the early 20th century. This illustrated talk highlights both his celebrated landmarks and lesser-known projects, demolished or unrealized, that continue to shape the city’s architectural identity. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry; coat check is limited.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 20
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Lecture | The Art of Tailoring: Inside the World of Paul Stuart
Participate in an evening celebrating the evolution, style, and craftsmanship of Paul Stuart. Known for its fusion of Savile Row precision, Old Hollywood glamour, and classic New York sophistication, this brand has defined timeless American elegance for generations. With over three decades in menswear, including a decade at Ralph Lauren, the Creative Director will share insights into the creative process behind Paul Stuart's tailored clothing, sportswear, footwear, and the Phineas Cole collection. Paul Stuart style is encouraged. Note: RSVP does not guarantee entry; coat check is limited.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Nov 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Talk | A Former UN Diplomat on Sri Lanka and the Southern Maritime Silk Route (Online!)
Dr. Palitha Kohona, a former Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Ambassador to China, examines Sri Lanka’s pivotal role in the Chinese Silk Road. Positioned at the southern tip of India, where monsoon winds and ocean currents converge, Sri Lanka has long attracted sailors from both friendly and marauding naval powers. Archaeological evidence suggests that hundreds, possibly thousands, of Chinese ships visited the island, making it a central hub in the Southern Maritime Silk Route and a key link in regional trade networks.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 25
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Bold Visions in Color and Commerce
Dive into a world of striking imagery where creativity meets commerce. This talk highlights how visual artists turn advertising into art through inventive use of color, form, and emotion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Dec 2
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Observance and Conversation
Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes before the program starts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Dec 12
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
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