Free Event
A Centennial of Asimov
NomadWorks Annex 1204 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesIsaac Asimov's business card read "natural resource," and he was. Author or editor of nearly 500 books, polymath, and science fictional icon, he was also a member of Mensa. January 2, 2020, is the centennial of his birth. Ian Randal Strock worked with Isaac for the last three years of his life, and got to […]
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
QED 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, NY, United StatesThink about all the times you've seen mental illness depicted on TV, in movies, and in the general media. How many times was it NOT mined for humor, shock value, horror, or sensationalism? How often was it made HUMAN and REAL? Come to our show where we hope to explore and explode some of the […]
Jason Haber – Futurecity: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future of NYC and Cities Around the World
New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, United StatesFor the first time in history, more people live in cities than in rural areas. By 2050, another 2 billion people will occupancy our planet, with two-thirds of them living in cities. While we have reached unprecedented population growth, our planet is under siege and many of our cities, including our own, are ill-prepared for […]
Taste of Science: Flu Season
Ryan's Daughter 350 East 85th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAchoo! If you’re not feeling too under the weather, come join us at Ryan’s Daughter for an evening all about influenza. Learn about how researchers trace flu pandemics back to their animal sources, and about efforts to generate a universal flu vaccine. Play our trivia game and win special flu-related prizes! Doors open 7pm, Event […]
Artist Talk with Sinan Antoon and Hadieh Shafie
Center For Book Arts Inc 28 West 27th St, New York, NY, United StatesCurator for “I open my eyes and see myself under a tree laden with fruit that I cannot name.” , Lila Nazemian will be in conversation with poet Sinan Antoon and artist Hadieh Shafie to discuss the themes in the exhibition, relative to narrative-making practices of language, translation, and the mechanics of the written word. “I open […]