Culture
Inside the Museum of the American Gangster and 1920s Speakeasy Remnants
Museum of the American Gangster 80 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, United StatesAscend a flight of stairs to a former East Village brothel to learn about the rise (and fall) of the American Gangster, before descending into the basement to see remnants of a 1920s speakeasy that entertained politicians, Police Department leaders, and even Al Capone. Join New York Adventure Club for an after-hours tour of the Museum of the American Gangster — […]
After-Hours Vertical Tour at St. John the Divine, World’s Largest Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesGet ready for some high-altitude exploring as we ascend 10 stories up the world's largest cathedral after its doors close to the public. Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive, after-hours vertical tour of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the Seat of its Bishop. […]
Nerd Nite
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesNerd Nite NYC rings-in a new decade by looking at our vices – Nerd Nite Vice Nite! Enjoy three fun-yet-smart presentations about cannabis, illegal pinball, and sex workers. And just as importantly, trivia is back again, so bring some pals, form a team, and literally win hundreds of dollars of prizes. Presentations+Trivia: 7pm (doors at […]
Stories Survive Speaker Series: Maritza Shelley
Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY, United StatesAt the Museum of Jewish Heritage's monthly Stories Survive Speaker Series, hear Holocaust survivors share their life stories in their own words. Maritza Shelley was born in 1928 in Budapest, Hungary. After the Nazi invasion of Hungary in 1944, she and her sister were selected to perform forced labor. When Maritza returned on a brief visit […]
Women in Power and Powerful Women in the Bible
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge St, New York, NY, United StatesThe Bible is full of stories involving women – in battle, in peril, in moral quandaries. Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky has dedicated her scholarship to powerful woman of the Bible, their legacies in our culture and their impact on our lives today. Deeply committed to fostering learning, Dr. Kalmanofsky helps people understand and appreciate the Bible’s […]