Monday August 26, 2019
Manhattan
6-8pm $5: Stoa Nova: How to Practice Stoicism in Nine Easy Exercises. At this meeting, hosted by philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, we’ll explore nine simple exercises to make you a better Stoic. Some of them are to be done daily, some weekly, some occasionally. All of them will help you on your way to become a sage. Well, hopefully. More info. [PHILOSOPHY]
6:30pm Free: White Flights: Jess Row. “White flight” is well known as the movement of white Americans into segregated communities, whether in suburbs or gentrified downtowns. In White Flights, Jess Row extends this analogy to white writers setting their stories in isolated or emotionally insulated landscapes. Meet Jess Row at the NYPL for this free book event. More info. [BOOKS]
6:30pm $10: Masters of Social Gastronomy: Breakfast! Each month, Masters of Social Gastronomy takes on a curious food topic and breaks down the history and science behind it. This month, we’re eating a balanced BREAKFAST. Join Sarah Lohman and Jonathan Soma to learn more about the evolution of breakfast. More info. [FOOD]
7-8:30pm Free: Lyme Disease Prevention with Dr. Michael Hilton of Sollis Health. Join Dr. Michael Hilton as he leads this important discussion on one of the fastest-growing and most misunderstood diseases in the US, Lyme Disease. More info. [SCIENCE]
Tuesday August 27, 2019
Manhattan
7pm $15: Astronomy Live: Grand Tour of the Universe. Nearly all of us know we’re the third planet from the Sun, but where are we among the stars in the Milky Way? Do we hold a special place among the planets, stars, and galaxies in the universe? Visit the AMNH and let Brian Abbott and Mark Popinchalk guide you from Earth to the most distant objects in the observable universe. More info. [SCIENCE]
7-8pm $15: Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Dr. Jen Gunter (OBGYN) takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about the vaginal microbiome, genital hygiene, how to select a tampon and so much more! Join us at The Strand as Molly Jong-Fast interviews Dr. Jen Gunter about her new book, The Vagina Bible. More info. [BOOKS]
7:30-8:30pm Free: Caitlin Moscatello: See Jane Win. More women campaigned for local or national office in the 2018 election cycle than at any other time in US history, challenging accepted notions about who seeks power and who gets it. Journalist Caitlin Moscatello reported on this wave of female candidates and in See Jane Win she further documents this pivotal time in women’s history. Join us at The Strand on the second floor as Caitlin sits down with Amanda Litman (co-founder and executive director of Run for Something) to discuss her work. More info. [BOOKS]
Brooklyn
6:30-8pm $10: A Founding Martyr: Dr. Joseph Warren and the Early American Revolution. As we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, revisit the early days of the American Revolution with the story of Joseph Warren, a physician and Son of Liberty who fomented the early rebellion alongside Samuel Adams. Historian Christian Di Spigna shares Warren’s largely overlooked story. More info. [HISTORY]
Wednesday August 28, 2019
Manhattan
6:30pm Free: 102 years of Jack Kirby: Walking Tour and Mixer. Join the Jack Kirby Museum in the LES for a walking tour including a visit to the famous comics creator’s birthplace, a guerrilla street theater reading of his autobiographical story Street Code near where he grew up, trivia questions (with prizes), and ending with a mixer at a local haunt (TBD!). More info. [TOUR]
7pm $15: Eastern Philosophy and Relationships: The Interplay of Yin & Yang. Join martial artist Darryl Aiken-Afam for an Olio event that explores the ancient Taoist concepts of yin and yang and the 5 elements. Learn how to loosen up our western conditioned minds to accept a more fluid, dynamic and hopeful approach to navigating the waters of all types of relationships in our lives. More info. [PHILOSOPHY]
7-8:30pm Free: Kindred Wayfarers: A Tribute to William Cullen Bryant & Walt Whitman. History buff? Join us in Bryant Park for a fascinating evening talk with poets Judith Baumel, Ed Foster, and Cynthia Shor; Scholars Frank Gado and Ted Widmer; and Dr. Jay Tartell. Moderated by Paul Baserman. More info. [HISTORY]
7-8pm $15: Nell Painter: Old in Art School. Join Nell Painter at The Strand in the discussion about her new book, Old in Art School, along with writers Debra Bricker and Vinson Cunningham, and moderator boice-Terrel Allen. More info. [BOOKS]
7-8:30pm Free: Stories Survive Speaker Series: Eddy Boas. Born in The Hague, Holland, in 1940, Boas was just three months old when the Nazis invaded and three years old when his family was rounded up and sent to Hollands Spoor train station. From there, he was deported to Westerbork concentration camp, and taken from there to Bergen-Belsen. Come hear the rest of Eddy’s story, as he joins the Museum of Jewish Heritage in a special visit from Australia. More info. [HISTORY]
Thursday August 29, 2019
Manhattan
6pm Free: Jazz Speak at Grand Central Library. Join us in celebrating the legacy of producer George Avakian, one of the most important figures in the music industry responsible for the commercial popularization of Jazz music in the ’40s & the 50s. More info. [MUSIC]
6-8pm Free: Thomas F. Comiskey Presents: The Untold History of The East Village Mafia. Join attorney and mob historian Thomas F. Comiskey for a discussion of his most recent literary project – The East Village Mafia – and learn about the relationship between mafia bosses and one of the most diverse and emblematic neighborhoods in New York City. More info. [HISTORY]
6-8:15pm Free: WeWork Presents: Exceeding Our Limits with More Productive Beliefs. Join WeWork for a meaningful workshop & self-reflection on Beliefs! We’ll be guided through exercises, reflect, and workshop the productivity of our beliefs in relation to momentum and how we wish to architect our lives. There’ll be a buffet dinner social directly after the event. More info. [MINDFULNESS]
6:30-8:30pm $15: Egghead: The Genius of Birds. Birds have gotten a bad rap: Nut brained. Pigeon heads. Lame duck. The SciFri Book Club is gathering to set the record straight with some local bird brained experts (that’s a compliment, we swear!). This summer, we are reading The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman and exploring the lives and minds of our fowl friends. Our partner organizations—NYC Audubon, Wild Bird Fund and Feminist Bird Club—will give us the inside swoop on how to live with, care and advocate for local bird residents and visitors. We’ll also be joined by Elizabeth Carlen, “pigeon stalker” and Ph.D. student at Fordham University. More info. [NATURE]
6:30-8pm $10: Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero. Not much has been known of Dr. Joseph Warren- an architect of the colonial rebellion, and a man who might have led the country as Washington or Jefferson did had he not been martyred at Bunker Hill in 1775. Founding Martyr author Christian Di Spigna will explore the documents and artifacts he uncovered in the 20 years spent researching Warren’s private life and public career, shedding new light on an often overlooked leader of the early Revolution. More info. [HISTORY]
Friday August 30, 2019
Manhattan
10:30am-12:30pm $30: Upper East Side Galleries Tour. The neighborhood in the upper 70s, along Madison Avenue, has long been the finest address for well established, traditional art galleries, but in the past few years the atmosphere has been shifting. Art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo leads this tour, which is limited to 20 persons. More info. [TOUR]
Brooklyn
2:30-4pm Free: The Healing Power of Sound. Come join artist and DJ Satya Hinduja for an introduction to the basic principles of Sound and its unseen impacts in our lives. A ninety-minute deep listening journey integrating ancient wisdom of sound with emerging technologies to stimulate wellness and a sense of wholeness within the listener. You will experience an environment of creativity and collaboration as a basis for inviting harmonic resonance amongst you and your fellow group participants. More info. [MUSIC]
Saturday August 31, 2019
Queens
11am-1pm $30: Long Island City Tour. Join Bob Singleton for a tour of Long Island City! From colonial tide mills to the one time heart of American industry, LIC remains the ‘Cradle of Creativity.’ Walk past quaint blocks, gleaming towers, monuments to industry, art’s cutting edge. Long Island City never disappoints! More info. [TOUR]
Brooklyn
3pm $29: Graffiti Art tour in Bushwick Brooklyn. Bushwick Brooklyn is the city’s epicenter for graffiti street art, with large fascinating paintings – some several stories tall – on HUNDREDS of buildings. This Labor Day weekend, see the section of Bushwick with the most awesome graffiti paintings, where pure creativity is unleashed in BLAZING COLOR. Take the L-train to Jefferson St. Station, then a 2-min. walk. More info. [TOUR]
Sunday September 1, 2019
Manhattan
1-3pm $35: Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing in Central Park. Join Cultured Forest for two hours of guided Forest Bathing in the North Woods of Central Park. Forest Bathing is based on a Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku that involves connecting with nature by “Bathing in the Forest Atmosphere”. Studies show time in nature lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity and reduces stress. In this activity, you will indulge with fellow nature lovers in relaxing mindfulness and self-care in a guided outdoor class. Session will end with a tea ceremony. More info. [NATURE]
Queens
11am Free: Community Day at the Noguchi Museum. On first Sundays June–September, admission is free with special programming throughout the day. Today’s programming includes charcoal drawing, a public tour, and an extended conversation on Isamu Noguchi’s Play Sculpture. More info. [ART]