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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
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today!
90 free talks, lectures, discussions in New York City (NYC) Tue, 09/16/2025 - 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!
Book Club | Discuss Lessons in Chemistry with Others
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing! Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Talking Poetry: Poetry in Translation
Participate with fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Journey across cultures and languages through discussing works of poetry in translation. 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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Tue, Sep 16
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Explores the Terrain of African-Soviet Relations & Decolonization (In Person AND Online!)
In this unique review of African-Soviet relations, Harold Weaver (Associate at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African and African American Research) serves as both researcher and personal witness, guiding the reader through the nuanced terrain of students seeking models of effective, radical change. At the height of Africa's decolonization, as new nations and their young leaders emerged with a passion for models of independence and self-determination, the Soviet Union became a key destination for study. Offering valuable insights to the history and current processes of development and peace, Race, Decolonization, and the Cold War reveals a piece of the past that spotlights significant lessons for the future.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Group Discussion: The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
Talk about and analyze The Stranger in the Lifeboat with others! Synopsis: Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, nine people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in. Thank the Lord we found you, a passenger says. I am the Lord, the man whispers. Is this strange and quiet man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors already in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is later discovered, a year later, when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Architecture, Labor, and Industry in the Auto Age (In Person AND Online!)
Discover how industrial capitalism shaped modern architecture in this talk with Claire Zimmerman, author of Albert Kahn Inc.: Architecture, Labor, and Industry, 1905–1961. Drawing on a decade of research and 140 archival illustrations, Zimmerman examines the architecture firm behind Detroit’s auto industry, tracing how the design, construction, and occupation of buildings fueled both industrial growth and militarization. Note: limited in-person seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Award-Winning Writer Discusses David Hockney & Marcel Proust
Bestelling author Catherine Cusset in conversation with French & Comparative Literature professor Elisabeth Ladenson. One has a reputation for being a difficult writer; the other is an easy painter, accessible to all. Catherine Cusset has devoted a novel to the British David Hockney and a personal essay to Marcel Proust. In their work she finds a life lesson, inspiration, comfort, irony, and a certainty: that art is a life saver, and that you should only write, or paint, what matters to you.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | The Spy Trials That Divided a Nation (Online!)
Journalist and historian Jeff Kisseloff discusses his new book, which uncovers evidence supporting the innocence of Alger Hiss, the alleged Communist spy. Revisiting the explosive 1948 trials that gripped the nation, Kisseloff brings fresh perspective and revelations to one of the most sensational and politically divisive accusations in 20th-century America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Naming and Birth Customs in Eastern European Jewish Tenements (In Person AND Online!)
Historian Nathaniel Deutsch explores childbirth and naming traditions among Eastern European Jewish families in the late 19th century. Using the story of Jennie Levine and midwife Scheindel Knopfer, he examines how families navigated naming choices, welcomed new babies, and adapted customs in crowded tenements. Join for a livestreamed conversation, with an in-person watch party, author meet-and-greet, and book signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Art, Exile & Memory: A Family Conversation (Online!)
A distinguished panel of family members, friends, and descendants from New York shares memories of German-born artist Samson Schames (1898–1967). This conversation provides a rare glimpse into the life and art of a significant modernist voice, illuminating the legacy he left behind. Schames, whose work blends modernist aesthetics with spiritual and historical depth, is recognized for his innovative techniques and poignant reflections on exile, memory, and identity. Born in Frankfurt am Main, he fled Nazi persecution in 1939, resettled in England, and later emigrated to the United States with his wife, Edith, in 1948.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 17
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | A Home for Art
Join a museum educator for a brief talk exploring how a historic mansion was transformed into a public art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 17
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Learning about Black Contributions to Broadway for Black Theatre Day
Celebrate Black Theatre Day with a discussion between members of the advisory panel of the exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way. The panel will reflect on the exhibition and the work and legacy of its late curator, Professor Michael D. Dinwiddie. Although the common nickname for Broadway, "the Great White Way," refers, historically, to its dazzling lights, the phrase also suggests the ways in which many histories of New York theater center white artists. Black artists, though, have been important shapers of musical theater in the United States before the electric light was ever used on stage. In the early 20th century, Black composers and writers created many popular musicals in New York that helped define the genre, setting it apart from 19th-century traditions. New forms of syncopation, the disruption of the dominant rhythm, and narratives composed and written by Black artists challenged the prevailing sounds and depictions of Black people on stage. They pushed back against exclusion and stereotype, laying the groundwork for generations of Black artists whose contributions have reshaped Broadway. Syncopated Stages spotlights their work, acknowledges the challenges they faced, and celebrates the brilliance of what they made—exploring how Black artists transformed the New York stage and how their work still reverberates today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 17
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | A Home for Art
Join a museum educator for a brief talk exploring how a historic mansion was transformed into a public art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 17
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss the Novella Paul Celan & the Trans-Tibetan Angel by Yoko Tawada
Analyze and talk about Paul Celan & the Trans-Tibetan Angel by National Book Award winner Yoko Tawada, translated from German by Susan Bernofsky. Synopsis: Originally published in 2020, Tawada's latest is presciently set in a pandemic-emerging Berlin. Her protagonist initially refers to himself as “the patient,” struggling with leaving his “own four walls.” He reveals a name, Patrik, possibly necessary for interfacing with (select) others. He recently walked out of his job as a research assistant for a professor of German literature, a self-denying narcissist who is particularly and vocally contemptuous of poet Paul Celan’s work. That derision fueled Patrik’s interest in Celan, inspiring him to register for a Celan conference in Paris. The organizers’ query, What is your nationality?, asked in order to potentially secure funding for Patrik’s participation, sends him on a spiraling search for identity as the German-born son of immigrants. His (maybe) chance meeting with Leo-Eric Fu, a “Trans-Tibetan” (a “Celan word,” Patrik acknowledges), provides comforting friendship over language, literature, books, ancestors, and, of course, Celan.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 17
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Talk | Discussion on New Philosophy Book: Thinking with Our Ears (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a spirited conversation around the release of the English translation of Thinking with Our Ears, written by Director of La Maison Francaise, Francois Noudelmann, translated by Brian J. Reilly. Synopsis: What if we opened our ears to the sound of ideas? We often forget that thought makes noise, whether a great din or light rustling. We have even tried to silence thought. Still, in philosopher's writings, we can hear cries and murmurs. Their voices and accents are part of their thoughts. From the acoustic devices of antiquity to the use of the microphone today, Thinking with Our Ears puts a stethoscope to philosophy, proposing a sound ecology of thought to study the sound environments in which philosophy is created and which philosophy helps create. The panel discussion will include Brian J. Reilly (translator of Thinking with Our Ears), Pauline Nadrigny (Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pantheon-Sorbonne), Sylvaine Guyot (Professor in the Department of French Literature, Thought, and Culture, NYU), Simon Leser (translator and graduate student in the Department of French Literature, Thought, and Culture, NYU).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Influential Dancer Explores Classical indian Dance Form, Bharatanatyam
Priyadarsini Govind is an influential dancer in the world of Bharatanatyam, one of the eight classical Indian dances. For this lecture, Govind presents and performs around Bharatanatyam, showing how universal human emotions are interpreted and transformed through the lens of classical dance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Learning about Alternative Literature & Zines
From Tumblr threads to self-published novels, alternative literature is rewriting how we tell stories and who gets to tell them. This event will explore how alt-lit remixes cultural narratives and creates community beyond traditional publishing, diving into a world shaped by parasocial relationships, the internet, and all of the media therein, including fan fiction, zines, newsletters, and forums. Featuring a panel of experts from 4N, Choo Choo press, and Acacia Magazine, followed by a zine swap and mixer, this event aims to offer a countercanon rooted in passion, identity, and connection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Luddite Book Club: The AI Con
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. The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna (2025) "A wide-ranging take-down of 'AI hype' across its many forms. Readers will be prepared to push back at work, as a consumer in the marketplace, as a skeptical newsreader, and as a citizen holding policymakers to account."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 18
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Infinite Forms: Exploring Fabric, Fiber & Pattern
Join a conversation on the work featured in Infinite Forms: Facets, Fabric, and Fiber, focusing on fabric, fiber, and pattern. Learn about the inspirations and techniques behind the exhibition, from quilting and digital embroidery to woodblock and jacquard weaving, and discover the psychological depth and botanical influences shaping these intricate fiber-based artworks.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Sep 19
4:15 pm
Free
4:15 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Artist and Journalist Exchange: Transversing Media Bounds
Artist Sophia Narrett has a reputation for transversing the bounds of her medium. Her pieces tend to have a voluptuous aesthetic and a signature stitched-layering technique as a through line. She produces her work with the aim to make every piece personal and literal, whilest being intentional with every added component of her painting. Her work, especially her collages instill a distinct mood and require a slow look with attention to microscopic detail. Learn more about Narett's creative processes in dicsussion with seasoned editor and journalist Jacoba Urist who has contributed to the Financial Tmes, Smithosonian Magazine, and W Magazine amongst others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Sep 19
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Panel Discussion: Celebrating Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy (Gypsy, Just In Time, etc)
In this panel, attendees celebrate and reflect on the career of theater and film producer Tom Kirdahy, who produced the 2024 Broadway revival of Gypsy, the new Broadway musical Just in Time, and the film adaptation of the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, among other productions. Kirdahy is joined by colleagues and friends to discuss how his work through the years has impacted the industry he holds dear and the emerging creators of tomorrow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Sep 19
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 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, Sep 19
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Talk | Panel DIscussion + Q&A on NYC Drag History
Historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman is joined by iconic New York City drag artists for a theatrical performance inspired by her National Bestseller book, Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City. Following this never-before-seen interpretation of figures from the book's ode to drag throughout the ages, both Goodman and the drag artists participate in a panel discussion and audience Q&A. 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. Ages 14+
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Sep 19
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Symposium | Understanding Connections between Health and Art
The WHO reminds us that true health integrates physical, mental, and social well-being—a vision that cannot be fully realized without the arts. At a moment when empathy, scientific integrity, and human dignity feel increasingly fragile, the arts can provide essential nourishment—challenging assumptions, fostering resilience, and cultivating compassionate, connected communities. This year's symposium will explore if and how participating in the arts can be understood as a health behavior, similar to sleep, nutrition, exercise, and time spent in nature. Learn from researchers, practitioners, artists, and innovators in illuminating the transformative and intricate ways in which the arts and arts therapies enhance our minds, bodies, and communities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Sep 22
9:00 am
Free
9:00 am
Free
Talk | Panel Discussion: Black Musical Theater
This panel, moderated by scenic designer Riccardo Hernandez, features Broadway designers’ perspectives on the historical and current Black musical theater. Enjoy a lively discussion of both classic and contemporary Black musical theater works through the lens of scenic design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and more. Tracing the evolution of Black musical theater from its early roots to contemporary works, the exhibition highlights the contributions of groundbreaking artists such as Eubie Blake, Vinnette Carroll, Micki Grant, George C. Wolfe, and Langston Hughes, along with iconic productions including Shuffle Along, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, The Wiz, and A Strange Loop.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Sep 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Learn about New York City's Origins in 1625
If you've ever taken a look at the official Seal of the City of New York, you've seen the year "1625" written across the bottom. But why was that year picked as the genesis of New York? Marking the 400th Anniversary of this event, James Nevius -- whose family arrived in Manhattan when it was still New Amsterdam -- will explore the foundations of the city, from Henry Hudson's ill-fated voyage up the river that now bears its name through the eventual Dutch surrender to English forces in 1664. Along the way, he'll talk about the importance of 1625 in the city's mythos and explore what it was like to live on the Dutch frontier in the 17th-century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Sit Down with The Laundromat Project Arts organization
Enjoy a rare and powerful in sitú gathering: Echoes of the Seed hosted by The Laundromat Project (The LP). Moderated by trailblazing artist, curator, and scholar Dr. Deborah Willis, this intimate conversation brings together the architects of The Laundromat Project: founder Risë Wilson, founding executive director Kemi Ilesanmi, and first programs director Petrushka Bazin Larsen, alongside current executive director Ayesha Williams. Rooted within one of the nation’s most revered Black cultural institutions, this gathering deepens the dialogue on legacy, self-determination, and creative power. Together, these leaders will reflect on the early seeds planted to build The LP, share stories of collective vision and radical imagination, and explore the ongoing power of art to transform lives and communities. This is a rare chance to hear directly from the leaders who shaped one of NYC’s most beloved and impactful cultural institutions. The evening will include time for audience questions, inviting reflection, curiosity, and wisdom from our vibrant community. Don’t miss this celebration of legacy, place, and the enduring impact of creative change. The Laundromat Project (The LP) is an arts organization that advances artists and neighbors as change agents in their own communities.Through art and culture, The LP has sparked transformation in Bed-Stuy and beyond, supporting artists and neighbors in re-imagining what’s possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Fine Art Photography Techniques and Insights
New York-based fine art photographer and Hasselblad Master Ali Rajabi, with over twenty years of international experience and collaborations with brands like IKEA and Hasselblad, shares insights from his career, creative process, and time as a juror for prestigious photography awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Sep 23
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | A Home for Art
Join a museum educator for a brief talk exploring how a historic mansion was transformed into a public art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 24
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Fragonard's The Progress of Love
Take a brief, focused look at Fragonard's romantic series with insights from a museum educator.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 24
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | A Home for Art
Join a museum educator for a brief talk exploring how a historic mansion was transformed into a public art museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 24
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Fragonard's The Progress of Love
Take a brief, focused look at Fragonard's romantic series with insights from a museum educator.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 24
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Symposium | Reinvigorating 8th Ave in Midtown: Solutions-Focused Forum (In Person AND Online!)
The stretch of Eighth Avenue in the 30s and 40s is a gateway for hundreds of thousands of tourists, theatergoers, suburban visitors, and office workers who arrive in New York through Penn Station or the Port Authority Bus Terminal. But for decades, it has been one of Manhattan’s most uninviting commercial corridors, grappling with a unique set of challenges that many believe have intensified since the pandemic. This solutions-focused forum will discuss what is needed to reinvigorate this important but long-overlooked district. It will explore whether public realm innovations and investments being made in other districts across the city could be replicated on Eighth Avenue, and consider strategies for creating a safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming corridor. And it will examine how city leaders can address persistent quality of life concerns while ensuring that the many people in the district facing serious challenges—whether seeking help or not yet connected to services—receive the support they need.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Conference | Clean Energy as Federal Policy Shifts
This conference will focus on the changing landscape of the energy sector in the wake of recent federal deregulatory actions, Inflation Reduction Act changes, and other policy shifts. Panels will explore the evolving economics of low-carbon energy as the industry responds to policy developments, the legal outlook for key energy rules and related executive actions facing litigation, and broader shifts that could be on the horizon for clean energy. Agenda
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Registration (light breakfast provided)
10:30 a.m.–10:40 a.m. Introductory Remarks
10:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The Evolving Economics of Low-Carbon Energy
12:00 p.m.–12:40 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:40 p.m.–2:00 p.m. The Legal Outlook for Climate and Energy Rules
2:00 p.m.–2:10 p.m. Coffee and Networking Break
2:10 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Changes in the Energy Landscape (fireside chat)
3:10 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Talk | Discussion on the Future of EU-US Relations
Listen to a moderated discussion about Transatlantic Relations between Europe and the United States under a second Trump administration.among Sophia Besch (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Hans Kundnani (UC Berkeley / London School of Economics), and Tara Varma (Brookings). The election of Donald Trump to a second term in office has thrown the transatlantic relationship between the United States and the European Union (EU) into disarray. What are the implications for European security, given that Russia is still waging an aggressive war on Europe’s doorstep? How is the EU responding to the prospect of losing America’s security umbrella? Can it create strategic autonomy, and delink its military from that of the United States? And how are rifts within Europe hindering or helping the EU as it charts a new path through an ever-changing security landscape?
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Money, Religion & Greed (Online!)
Journalist Paul Vigna joins Bob Pisani for a virtual conversation on The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin. Tracing the ties between wealth and religion from ancient city-states to the modern world, Vigna reveals how money gained its grip on society, and how rethinking its role could open paths toward a more balanced future.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss Virginia Woolf's Orlando
Enjoy a group analysis and talk about the classic novel Orlando by Virginia Woolf.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Talk | Experts Explore the Concept of Public Pharma
Public pharma is an alternative to our current profit-driven pharmaceutical system. Public pharma uses the public sector to research, develop, manufacture, and distribute drugs. "Fixing a Broken System: The Path to Public Pharma in New York" is a critical discussion that will illuminate the transformative potential of publicly owned, manufactured, and distributed pharmaceuticals as we confront an industry that has prioritized profits over patients for too long, leaving patients without access to the medications they need to survive. This future builds on a long history of public pharma in the United States and around the world. Community organizers with type 1 diabetes, legal advocates for patients, and legislative and policy leaders will examine how public control over pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, pricing, and distribution could redirect an industry that has prioritized revenue over patients for decades. Our discussion will focus on proposed legislation that would empower New York State to make and distribute low-cost insulin.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Discusses Peoples' Political Relationship with Land
Philippe Descola, Professor Emeritus at the Collège de France, explores the cosmopolitics of the Anthropocene. In many parts of the world, the use of land depends on a host of non-human entities endowed with an autonomous agency with whom humans must negotiate – deities, spirits, genies, ancestors, mountains, animals, meteors. The political relationship to the land differs from what we are familiar with in the Western world, either because non-humans are social agents within an encompassing collective, or because they are seen as subjects acting within their own collectives. These examples are worth considering for a less destructive and less anthropocentric approach to the Earth. One of the world’s leading anthropologists, Philippe Descola has developed a comparative anthropology of relations between humans and nonhumans that has revolutionized the human sciences and challenged our ways of thinking about the urgent ecological issues of our time. For Descola, modernity is characterized by the perception of a constitutive division between nature and society.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | A Thrilling Blend of Romance, Suspense & High-Stakes Sleuthing
An amateur online detective teams up with a world-weary PI in this fast-paced romantic suspense story. When Fiona Addai, better known online as @Princess_PI, tries to reclaim her late brother’s stolen invention, one mistake makes her the prime suspect in a shocking murder.
Enter Maurice Bennett, a private investigator haunted by his past. Drawn to Fiona’s case and her determination, he reluctantly agrees to help her clear her name. What follows is a tense partnership of late-night stakeouts, exposing corporate corruption, and navigating their undeniable chemistry.
Author Nikki Payne and Adriana Herrera will discuss Payne’s work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Sep 25
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Artist Discusses Concept of Queer Lineages in Exhibited Work
Listen as interdisciplinaryartist Kang Seung Lee and art historian/curator Rattanamol Singh Johal host an in-gallery conversation that explores the concept of queer lineages in relation to the artist's practice and his works, The Heart of A Hand and Garden, included in the exhibition. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Homage: Queer Lineages on view at the gallery through October 19.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Sep 27
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | The Omitted, Discarded, and Forgotten
Join New York-based artist Lisa Oppenheim in conversation with photographer James Welling in discussion on the occasion of Oppenheim's newest exhibition. Oppenheim has spent the last two decades creating a portfolio rooted in photography while investigating overlooked histories and margins. Recurring ideas in her work include ideas of preservation and omission, more specifically, "killed negatives", discarded and forgotten material. Also notably, Oppenheim has looked to inspiration from Edward Steichen, a well-known and enigmatic artist with an 80-year-long career.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Sep 27
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 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, Sep 28
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Lecture | The Frenzied Dance of Art and Violence (Online!)
Why does creativity often emerge from aggression, and how can art calm violent impulses? David E. Gussak examines the intricate, multifaceted relationship between art and violence. Drawing on historical examples, notorious offenders, and his work with incarcerated artists, Gussak shares insights and practical art directives for understanding and channeling aggressive energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Sep 29
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | From Auschwitz Survivor to Wall Street Legend (Online!)
Author Joshua M. Greene is in conversation with scholar Michael Berenbaum as they discuss Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey. This riveting biography traces Wilzig's path from surviving Auschwitz and serving the U.S. Army in postwar Europe to arriving in America penniless and rising to become CEO of a major oil company and bank. A story of resilience, justice, and determination, Unstoppable is both an immigrant epic and a testament to human strength.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Sep 29
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Explore the World of Kremlin Propaganda
Attend a lecture by Andrew Ryvkin, moderated by Elise Giuliano. How does a government sell war, repression, or the curbing of freedoms to millions of people in the age of attention economy? In today’s Russia, the boundaries between entertainment and propaganda have all but disappeared. The Kremlin’s disinformation machine is no longer built only on bureaucracy and censorship—it operates like a modern media conglomerate, blending state messaging with digital marketing, social media influencers, and Netflix (yes, the Kremlin has its own streaming platform). Modern propaganda is memes, influencers, and sophisticated campaigns to market government initiatives in ways that resemble consumer brands. Drawing on his experience as both a Kremlin propagandist and a journalist covering Russia for The Atlantic and Air Mail, Andrew Ryvkin will show how propaganda is packaged and spread, and what can we do to counter it.
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Tue, Sep 30
5:10 pm
Free
5:10 pm
Free
Talk | Experts Discuss Development vs Preservation in NYC
New York City is at an inflection point, with long-held beliefs and practices on a whole range of issues being questioned and challenged. One is the perpetual struggle between development and preservation, and where and how each fits into the city’s future as we tackle issues like affordability, quality of life, economic growth and stability, and sense of place. Enjoy a conversation with Village Preservation Executive Director Andrew Berman, in which you’ll hear why preservation matters and should be a cornerstone of planning for our city’s future, and why plans for unbridled development almost never bring the promised results. Andrew will be interviewed and joined in the conversation by Dena Tasse-Winter, an architectural and landscape historian and lifelong New Yorker who’s worked in both the public and private sector on these issues for more than 10 years, and Juan Rivero, an urban planner and researcher who’s been immersed in planning and preservation issues in NYC for 20 years, in government, academia, and non-profits. They’ll examine issues ranging from how landmarking works and why it benefits everyone from owners and tenants to the general public, to small business retention and housing affordability, and how they interact with preservation.
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Tue, Sep 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Mystery Discussion: Bonded in Death by J. D. Robb
Synopsis: His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes… Attendees are also invited to join an a la carte dinner (which is paid separately) after the discussion. No reservation for dinner required! Continue the conversation of all things mystery over good food and company.
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Tue, Sep 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Preservation vs. Development & the Future of NYC
At a time when New York City faces pressing questions about affordability, quality of life, and growth, a panel of preservation and planning experts explores why protecting the city’s character matters. Director Andrew Berman joins architectural historian Dena Tasse-Winter and urban planner Juan Rivero for a conversation on landmarking, housing, small business retention, and the consequences of unchecked development. The discussion highlights how preservation can serve as a cornerstone for a more equitable and sustainable city, followed by a Q&A.
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Tue, Sep 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Talk | Vocal Expression in Sub-Saharan Africa: Identity in Sung & Spoken Voice
This talk delves into the profound significance of vocal expression across the linguistically, musically, and culturally rich tapestry of the African continent. Focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, the presentation will illuminate how the voice, in both its sung and spoken forms, serves as an indispensable medium for articulating cultural identities, safeguarding historical narratives, and communicating complex social realities. For centuries, the sung voice, in particular, has transcended mere aesthetic function to become a vital instrument for collective memory, fostering social cohesion, enabling resistance, and facilitating the dynamic construction of individual and collective identities.
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Tue, Sep 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Talk | Germany, Denmark, Theresienstadt: A Family’s Holocaust Survival Story
Marion Novack shares her family’s extraordinary story of survival, from their capture and internment at Theresienstadt to liberation and rebuilding life in Denmark. Drawing on research, travel, and personal connections, Novack offers a moving account of resilience, the humanity of the Danes, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust on her family’s journey.
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Tue, Sep 30
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Talk | Ukraine's Euromaidan Movement & Collective Action
What happens when mass protests don’t just demand change, but actually reshape the way power works on the ground? This talk dives into that question through the story of Ukraine’s Euromaidan movement and the sweeping decentralization reform that followed. In the wake of Euromaidan, Ukraine undertook one of its most ambitious transformations: transferring authority, budgets, and decision-making from the central government to local communities. But here is the twist: different places embraced this reform at very different speeds. Why? And what did protest have to do with it? Drawing on rich local-level data, this study uncovers a fascinating paradox: communities touched by protest often moved more slowly to adopt decentralization. However, once they did, they used it more effectively. Whether you are interested in Ukrainian politics, the afterlife of protest movements, or the mechanics of grassroots democracy, this talk (given by Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ukrainian Studies Dr. Anastasiia Vlasenko) offers fresh insight into how collective action can rewrite the rules of governance from the bottom up.
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Fri, Oct 3
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Talk | Bestselling Author Discusses His New Book, The Other Side of the Ocean
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with author J.D. Netto, who will speak about his latest release, The Other Side of the Ocean. J.D. Netto is a Brazilian-American bestselling author, best known for Henderbell, The Echoes of Fallen Stars, and The Broken Miracle. He' s been featured on USA Today, Ok! Magazine, and ABC News. Book Synopsis: For most 16 year olds, life is all about friends, fun, and family. But for Matt Franco, it's different. Because Matt and his family are undocumented immigrants--like many other Brazilian emigres in his town. And that means he can't get a job, he can't get a driver's license, and as for college? Get real. But Matt is also carrying a burden much closer to his own heart. Matt is gay. And right now, he's the only one who knows it. But that changes when handsome, kind-eyed, and charming transfer student James Alberte walks into class. Because James isn't just some queer teen crush. He's everything Matt could ask for--and it's James' love, strength, and support that helps Matt finally come out to the world. Unfortunately, love doesn't necessarily make Matt's situation any easier. He's still stranded by his immigrant status, with a future that seems headed for a dead end. And if he's ever going to be happy, Matt will have to decide what he wants, where he's headed--and who he is at heart
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Sat, Oct 4
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Making Gay History: LGBTQ Lives During the Holocaust (In Person AND Online!)
Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast, introduces the series’ groundbreaking season on LGBTQ experiences under the Nazi regime, during World War II, and the Holocaust. Drawing on rare archival interviews, Marcus shares powerful firsthand voices that illuminate a too-often hidden chapter of history.
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Sun, Oct 5
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Talk | Learn about the Theatrical Costume Designs of Patricia Zipprodt
Iconic Broadway costume designer Patricia Zipprodt tells her own colorful story from a tumultuous childhood in Depression-era Chicago to Bohemian New York in the 1950s, becoming one of the 20th century's most celebrated designers. Told with Zipprodt's acerbic humor and delicious wit, If the Song Doesn't Work, Change the Dress charts her journey to 1950s Greenwich Village, America's literary and artistic Bohemia. Tracking her career as it plunges into the developing Off-Broadway movement, and charting her personal and professional failures and successes collaborating with the biggest artists of the day - Jerome Robbins, Hal Prince, and Bob Fosse - making her one of the most recognizable, and award-winning, designers of 20th-century theatre.
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Mon, Oct 6
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Fledging: A Novel on Motherhood, Dreams & Choice
In her debut novel Fledging, Rose Diell tells the story of Lia, a woman whose unexpected egg forces her to confront the question of motherhood at a time when her friends are all starting families, and she’s still chasing her songwriting dreams. The book explores what it means to live a meaningful life, whether that means raising children or embracing a child-free path. Diell will be joined in conversation by journalist Ilana Kaplan (Elle, New York Times, Rolling Stone), who will discuss the book’s themes of autonomy, creativity, and the pressures women face.
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Mon, Oct 6
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Fashion and Identity in Puerto Rico
Join José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López in conversation with Tanya Meléndez-Escalante as they present their new book Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico. The discussion explores Puerto Rican visual culture, nationhood, and identity. A book signing follows.
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Tue, Oct 7
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Historian Explores History of Greenwich Village
Architectural and social historian Tom Miller will speak about the history of several Greenwich Village locations, discussing the lives of the villagers who lived there. The remoteness of the area that we consider Greenwich Village today resulted in a contrast in the lives of its residents in the 18th century. Tradesmen and farmers lived in relative proximity with grand summer estates of wealthy British officers and, later, equally wealthy newly minted Americans. And in the midst was the state’s prison that offered new employment opportunities to locals.
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Tue, Oct 7
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | The Joy of Figuring It Out: Discovering Rules Through Play
Dive into playful problem-solving in this interactive presentation featuring “mini mathematical universes” with hidden rules waiting to be discovered. Puzzle designer and game inventor Gordon Hamilton, founder of MathPickle and creator of Santorini, leads an evening of curiosity, persistence, and fun, showing how great puzzles turn confusion into clarity and spark the problem-solving instinct in everyone.
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Wed, Oct 8
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss Charles Baudelaire's Les Épaves / The Wreckage
In August of 1857, weeks after Charles Baudelaire published his famous volume of poetry, Les Fleurs du Mal, a French court banned six poems from its contents on grounds that they would “necessarily lead to the excitement of the senses by a crude realism offensive to public decency.” They include “Lesbos,” “Femmes damnés” / Damned Women, “Le Léthé” / Lethe, “À celle qui est trop gaie” / To One Who is Too Gay, “Les Bijoux” / The Jewels, “Les Métamorphoses du Vampire” /The Vampire’s Metamorphosis. Discuss these six poems with other readers! Please bring your printed copy to the discussion; the group will be doing close readings and analysis of the poems.
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Wed, Oct 8
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Expert Discusses Martin Luther & the German Language
Germans like to think of Martin Luther as the creator of the German language, supplying every possible excuse for his vitriol, including his inflammatory rhetorical attacks on marginalized groups. This talk undertakes a speculative wager: what if Germans identify with Luther and his language, up to the present day, not in spite of but because of Luther’s legendary verbal aggressivity? What can Luther teach us about the community-founding power of hate? The talk will close by turning to the only, highly ambiguous mention of Luther in Arendt’s Origins of Totalitarianism, which strikes a sharp contrast with Luther’s infelicitous preterition, sending us on a vertigo-inducing philological chase. Barbara Nagel is Associate Professor of German at Princeton; she is the author of Der Skandal des Literalen and Ambiguous Aggression in German Realism and Beyond and recipient of a Humboldt Fellowship and the Berlin Prize.
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Wed, Oct 8
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | The Joy of Figuring It Out: Discovering Rules Through Play
Dive into playful problem-solving in this interactive presentation featuring “mini mathematical universes” with hidden rules waiting to be discovered. Puzzle designer and game inventor Gordon Hamilton, founder of MathPickle and creator of Santorini, leads an evening of curiosity, persistence, and fun, showing how great puzzles turn confusion into clarity and spark the problem-solving instinct in everyone.
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Wed, Oct 8
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Rethinking Banks & Monetary Policy (Online!)
Economists Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke discuss their new book, Making Money Work, an incisive guide to how money and banking really function. From the central role of commercial banks in fiat systems to the limits of monetary policy, they reveal why regulation, fiscal policy, and global banking practices shape economies as much as central banks.
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Thu, Oct 9
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Expert Talks about Famous Japanese Art by Katsushika Hokusai
Educator Eleanor K. Sypher will teach attendees about a selection from Katsushika Hokusai's “Views of Mount Fuji” among other works; then show his influence on French Impressionist artists. Knowledge of Hokusai’s prints in the West was among the first to reach Europe in the mid 1800s. His recognition now is mostly confined to “The Great Wave” from his “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” Over his almost 90 years, he created images of Kabuki actors, courtesans, the peopled landscapes of Japan: plains, seashores, waterfalls, and mountains.
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Thu, Oct 9
6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
Discussion | Learn about the Kinetic Awareness Movement Practice
Elaine Summers created the original ball work which she called Kinetic Awareness. It is a complete system of five stages taking the student from awareness of inner sensation to incorporating awareness of those around her and the wider world. The panel will discuss the roots of this somatic practice and its efficacy from injury recovery and prevention, and its creative application in her choreography.
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Thu, Oct 9
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Reading Rhythms Party: Socialize with Other Bookworms
Unplug and unwind at Reading Rhythms, a unique outdoor reading party designed to build community through books. With live music, structured reading time, and guided discussions, this mindful gathering blends solo reflection with social connection. Bring your own book and a mat or blanket for added comfort.
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Sun, Oct 12
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Confronting Antisemitism: Lessons from Pittsburgh (In Person AND Online!)
Yair Rosenberg of The Atlantic, in conversation with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, moderated by Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, as they examine the rise of antisemitism and its consequences. Using the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history as a lens, this discussion explores the dangers of hate and paths toward a safer, more inclusive future.
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Sun, Oct 12
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Discussion | he 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.
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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 mediums and ideas, Nachum envisions a future where museums are not static repositories but dynamic, participatory environments that inspire deeper human connection.
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Tue, Oct 14
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 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.
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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
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!
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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
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
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.
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Sun, Oct 19
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 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
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
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
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.
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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."
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Thu, Oct 23
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 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.
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Fri, Oct 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 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.
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Mon, Oct 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
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.
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Mon, Oct 27
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 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
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Wed, Oct 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 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.
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Wed, Oct 29
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 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.
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Thu, Nov 6
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 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, Nov 14
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 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.
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Tue, Nov 18
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 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, Dec 12
6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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