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free events nyc Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
free events nyc On the Poet Larry Eigner (in-person and online)
free events nyc 100 Years of James Baldwin: His City and Ours
free events nyc Open Dress Rehearsal for Dance Works
free events nyc Works by J.S. Bach, Piazzolla, and More for Mandolin Orchestra
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Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule more allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours less
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9:00 am
$4

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Performance | Cinematic Wonder! Light and Sound Immersive Experience


Embark on a captivating journey filled with awe, warmth, and a sense of human connection. This immersive more experience inspired by Dongji, the Korean Winter Solstice celebration, takes you on a journey through the cosmos on the longest night of the year, brought to life through captivating light and sound. No seating provided. The installation is open Tue - Sun through Jan 12. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. more They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided. less
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | State-Funded vs the State: Experiments in Dance in Putin's Russia


SPeaker Sergey Konaev looks at the shift in Russia's cultural politics in 2008-2012 from a pro-European, more liberal position supportive of contemporary art to its obscurantist opposite--part of Putin's survival strategy after the 2011 Bolotnaya protests and especially after the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity in 2014. less
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12:15 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach more in an intimate venue. less
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12:20 pm
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Discussion | A Talk with Poet Danielle Chapman (online)


Danielle Chapman is a poet, nonfiction writer, and lecturer in English at Yale University. Her memoir, more Holler: A Poet Among Patriots (2023) and her second book of poems, Boxed Juice (forthcoming, 2024) are published by Unbound Edition Press. Her debut poetry collection, Delinquent Palaces, was published by Northwestern University Press in 2015. less
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12:30 pm
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Film | Dead Man (1995) with Johnny Depp


Accountant William Blake is on the run after he murdered a man. Along the way, he encounters a strange more man named Nobody who prepares him for a journey into the spiritual world. Director: Jim Jarmusch Cast: Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott, Eugene Byrd, Mili Avital Johnny Depp is an American actor and musician who has received multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA awards. less
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1:00 pm
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Book Club | The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie


The hearbreaking yet funny story about a boy living on the Spokane Indian Reservation who wants to break more free of the life he was destined to live. less
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age (in-person and online)


Mainstream depictions of ultra-Orthodox religious women often frame their religion as oppressive: they more triumph only when they leave. Jessica Roda's talk flips this notion on its head. She explores modern performances on the stage and screen directed by and for ultra-Orthodox women. Their vibrant Jewish artistic scenes belie stereotypes. Speaker Jessica Roda is Assistant Professor of Jewish Civilization at Georgetown University. less
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2:30 pm
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Book Club | Poetry Discussion Circle: Native American Heritage Month


Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group more discussion. For this session, read poems by Native, Indigenous, and First Nations poets that orbit varied experiences of belonging, identity, and colonial legacies.. Readings are selected from Poetry Magazine, Poetry Foundation, and poets.org. Please note that contemporary poetry deals frankly with contemporary issues and all works discussed are artistic expressions selected for an adult audience. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | The First Omen (2024): horror


A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness more that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Director: Arkasha Stevenson Cast: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy less
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3:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Painting and Photography (in-person and online)


Artist Jayson Musson (b. 1977) lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received his BFA in more photography from the University of Arts, Philadelphia and his MFA in painting from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, as well as attending Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Book Club | Wandering Stars by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Tommy Orange


New York Times Bestseller Named a "best book of the year so far" by the New York Times Book Review more The Pulitzer Prize-finalist and author of the breakout bestseller There There ("Pure soaring beauty." The New York Times Book Review) delivers a follow-up to his first novel. Extending his constellation of narratives into the past and future, Tommy Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous. Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion prison castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by Richard Henry Pratt, an evangelical prison guard who will go on to found the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an institution dedicated to the eradication of Native history, culture, and identity. A generation later, Star's son, Charles, is sent to the school, where he is brutalized by the man who was once his father's jailer. Under Pratt's harsh treatment, Charles clings to moments he shares with a young fellow student, Opal Viola, as the two envision a future away from the institutional violence that follows their bloodlines. less
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4:30 pm
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Discussion | (Re)connecting with Indigenous Foodways (in-person and online)


Chef and Indigenous culinary anthropologist Dr. Claudia Serrato will discuss reclaiming ancestral cultural more connections with food with Dr. Cammie Kim Lin. Together they will delve into global and local perspectives on the historical, structural, and ecological implications of what and how we eat. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Dr. Serrato’s recipes. less
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Film | The Big Chill (1983) with Glenn Close and William Hurt


An actor, a doctor and her husband, a Vietnam vet, and a journalist--all part of a once close-knit group more of friends--meet for a weekend after the funeral of their envied friend Alex, who committed suicide. The group spends the weekend opening up to one another, as they confront personal truths, sacrifices, and betrayals. They must all deal with their unresolved issues with Alex and with each other. Director: Lawrence Kasdan Cast:Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams Glenn Close is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, sharing the record for most nominations in acting categories without a win with Peter O'Toole. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Jeff Goldblum is an American actor and musician who has starred in some of the highest-grossing films, including Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (1996), as well as their sequels. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (in-person and online)


Renowned journalist Mikhail Zygar's book is the first work by a Russian author to reveal his country’s more history of oppressing Ukraine, providing an unprecedented overview of the war for Ukrainian independence that affects us all. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Artist Talk: Societal Power and Control (online)


Artist Jesse Krimes is a multimedia artist whose work examines societal mechanisms of power and control, more with a focus on criminal and racial justice. He is the founder and director of the Center for Art & Advocacy, the first national organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted creatives. Krimes also led a successful class-action lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for charging formerly incarcerated individuals predatory fees after their release from prison. less
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Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. more Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm. less
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5:00 pm
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Lecture | La Duse: The Centenary of a Great Actress (online)


Eleonora Duse (1858-1924) was thought to be among the greatest actresses of her time, praised for the more realism and conviction she brought to the stage. This event will explore her life, her career, and her legacy. less
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Discussion | Ethics in America’s Epidemic: Navigating Solutions and Hope in the Opioid Crisis (in-person and online)


Author Beth Macy will discuss the US opioid epidemic and the moral issues that surround it, including more how we can move forward from the crisis and rebuild affected communities. Macy will be joined in conversation by Perri Peltz, a journalist, public health advocate, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker known for the HBO documentary Warning: This Drug May Kill You, which explores the devastating effects of opioid addiction and its relationship to big pharma. less
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. more They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided. less
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5:30 pm
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Lecture | "Jew-ish" Medicine with a Medical Historian (online)


Early Jewish physicians viewed their work as a partnership with God, guided by ethical principles rooted more in Jewish values. Throughout history, Jewish doctors were both revered and reviled for their unique approach to medicine. In this talk, medical historian Dr. Nevins will explore the distinctive Jewish perspective on medical care and its lasting significance. less
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | 48" Standards: Defining Objects


Mel Bochner’s exhibition is a selection of works from his 48″ Standards series conceived in 1969 more and executed in brown paper, cardboard, and vinyl. Each Standard features rectangular sheets of brown paper or cardboard arranged to include at least one three-by-four-foot element of space or paper. A 48-inch measurement is recorded twice: once across the rectangle and again along its upper or lower edge. This demarcation goes beyond simple measurement, exploring the limitations of standardized systems in defining or describing objects.  Bochner’s work is exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, Whitney Museum of American Art, Tate in London. less
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Book Club | A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny


Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns in the eighteenth book in #1 New York Times bestseller Louise more Penny’s beloved series. small village south of Montreal. less
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Film | Borderland: The Line Within (2024): The Human Cost of Immigration


The United States border is not just a geographic location. The border is everywhere. It lies within more every undocumented immigrant family with the threat that at any moment they can be captured, incarcerated, deported; their lives destroyed. This film not only exposes the profitable business of immigration and its human cost, but weaves together the stories of immigrant heroines and heroes resisting and showing a way forward, intent on building a movement in the shadow of the border industrial complex, recognizing the human rights of all. Followed by a Q&A with director Pamela Yates and producer Paco de Onis less
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Book Discussion | Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music


An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop’s most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading more music journalist Rob Sheffield. less
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | In Search of the Perfect Peach: Why Flavour Holds the Answer to Fixing Our Food System


Natoora founder and CEO Franco Fubini launches his new book about how flavor holds the answer to fixing more our food system. In conversation with leading flavor scientist Arielle Johnson, followed by a signing. less
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Film | Nostalgia for the Light (2010): Searching the Universe for Pinochet's Victims


A documentary about two different searches conducted in the Chilean Atacama Desert: one by astronomers more looking for answers about the history of the cosmos, and one by women looking for the remains of loved ones killed by Pinochet's regime. Director: Patricio Guzmán 90 min. less
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Gallery Talk | Rubik 50: Fifty Years of Magic: Exhibition Tour


This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Rubik's Cube as well as its inventor's, more Ernő Rubik's 80th birthday. less
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur more players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge. less
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Gallery Talk | Tour: Rubik 50 - Fifty Years of Magic Exhibition


Take part in a guided tour of the exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the invention of the more Rubik's Cube and its inventor Erno Rubik's 80th birthday. Tour will be led by Balazs Puspok, creator of the exhibition. less
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Discussion | An Evening with Russian Poet Maria Stepanova


Maria Stepanova has played a central role in post-Soviet culture as leading poet and editor-in-chief more of Colta.ru, the online publication. The prestigious Andrei Bely Prize and Joseph Brodsky Fellowship are among her many awards. Her novel In Memory of Memory solidified her reputation with the Big Book Prize and the NOS Literary Prize. less
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Discussion | 100 Years of James Baldwin: His City and Ours


On August 2nd, 1914, thinker, writer, and civil rights activist James Baldwin was born in Harlem, New more York. His work touches on many topics that have a deep relevance to today and New York City: civil and human rights, police violence, racism, poverty, masculinity, gender, and queerness. These topics, his narrative style, and the general courage of his work render his writing timeless. This panel will discuss the works and writings of James Baldwin in a multi-faceted discussion of his life and works and how they pertain to the political and cultural current that exists. How should we heed Baldwin's advice in navigating the post-election terrain? less
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Blackouts: A Novel About Storytelling


Justin Torres's novel about storytelling―its legacies, dangers, delights, and potential for change.
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Talk | On the Poet Larry Eigner (in-person and online)


The poet Larry Eigner (1927-1996) was a key figure in New American poetry, which grew out of the Black more Mountain School and San Francisco Renaissance, and a major influence on the Language poets. Eigner also had cerebral palsy as the result of an accident at birth. It is fortuitous that the poet lived his life in two locations vibrant in both poetics and disability activism. Except for brief periods attending camp and school, he lived with his parents in Swampscott, Massachusetts, until the age of 51. Later, he moved to Berkeley, California, at the height of the disability rights movement. In the 1950s, Eigner attended Camp Jened, which later became famous in the film Crip Camp. With Jennifer Bartlett. less
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6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the more beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+ less
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Classical Music | Viennese Classics by Mozart and Beethoven


The Austrian Chaos String Quartet -- featuring Susanne Schaffer (violin), Eszter Kruchio (violin), Sara more Marzadori (viola) and Bas Jongen (cello) -- will take you on a journey through Austria's musical heritage. The program includes two Viennese Classics: Mozart's uplifting Mozart's String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major, K. 458, nicknamed "The Hunt", alongside Beethoven's grandiose String Quartet Op. 131 in C-sharp Minor. The ensemble will also perform "Une etoile dansante", a piece written and dedicated to them by Diego Conti. less
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Reading | 2024 National Book Awards Finalist Reading


The finalists in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature more get together the evening before the ceremony to read excerpts. less
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Book Discussion | 5 Crime Novelists Present Their Books


Readings from authors Alison Gaylin, Kelly Oliver, Lori Robbins, Alex Segura, and Cathi Stoler. The quintet more of crime novelists will be reading from their new books, Robert B. Parker's Buzzkill, Murder in Moscow, Study Guide for Murder, Secret Identity and Out of Time. less
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Talk | Artist Talk: Blending Photography and Painting


Artist Allen Furbeck has been a photographer and a painter for over 50 years, working in a number of more styles both abstract and representational. He finds the intersections between these different media and styles to be a fertile ground for new ways to be creative. less
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Concert | Makam Bridges Concert: Turkish, Afghan and Persian Sounds


This concert brings together four music masters presenting Turkish-Ottoman makam, South Asian Carnatic, more Afghan, and Persian music in improvisation that explores new creative frontiers. less
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Classical Music | Contemporary Middle Eastern Classical Music (in-person and online)


The Riwaya Ensemble is a New York-based contemporary music ensemble that celebrates the rich heritage more and artistic innovation of contemporary Middle Eastern classical music. less
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Classical Music | Ensemble Works


Tactus ensemble performs works by Anuj, Bhutan, Elijah Daniel Smith, Karin Rehnquist, Heather Stebbins, more Morton Feldman, Rebecca Saunders, Britt Bystrom, and Stephanie Ann Boyd. less
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Dance Performance | Open Dress Rehearsal for Dance Works


Featuring Ayano Elson + Wendell Gray II.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Piazzolla, and More for Mandolin Orchestra


New York Mandolin Orchestra; Yuanlin Chen, conductor; and Judith Fallat, concertmaster, perfom a mix more of classical and popular works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Holst (1874-1934), Piazzolla (1921-1992), Satie (1866-1925), Hans Zimmer (b. 1957), and more. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Jazz | Jazz and Contemporary Music Fall Ensemble Festival


Artist-led ensembles featuring the musicians of now and tomorrow in an intimate setting. Tonight: Laptop more Ensemble less
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