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Equilibrium Game Night at MoMath
National Museum of Mathematics 11 E 26th St, New York, NY, United StatesTabletop gaming is more fun than ever! Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich games. Enjoy classics like SET and Connect Four, modern options from Ubongo to Skiwampus to Ricochet Robots, and even MoMath’s own twist on mathematical favorites like Hex and Nim. Bring […]
Eastern Philosophy and Relationships: The Interplay of Yin & Yang
The Strand 828 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesBy exploring the ancient Taoist concepts of yin and yang and the 5 elements, this Olio event will teach us 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. Teacher: Darryl Aiken-Afam Darryl Aiken-Afam is a […]
Drug Test: Maximizing Microdosing
Caveat 21A Clinton St, Manhattan, NY, United StatesWhat are the advantages and drawbacks of microdosing? How does one measure a "sub perceptual" dose? Sarah prefers macrodosing but she'll try medium dosing live. Join Sarah Rose Siskind and some amazing panelists to discuss how to maximize microdosing! Since the dawn of mankind, humans have tried to get high in one way or another. […]
Presidents’ Day: Cacao with the Founders
New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, United StatesA cozy and tasty celebration for Presidents' Day! Learn about colonial hot chocolate with early American chocolate enthusiasts President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington, as portrayed by historical interpreters, and chat with President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison. In between sips of cocoa, visit hands-on stations to learn about chocolate’s journey […]
The Art of Reclaimed Wood
The National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY, United StatesWood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Today, the woods are both preserved like the woods that frame The National Arts Club and reemerge through demolition. Klaas Armster and Alan Solomon are partners at Sawkill Lumber, a Brooklyn-based […]