Monday July 29, 2019
Manhattan
6-8pm $5: Stoic School of Life presents Epic Battles in Practical Ethics: Stoicism vs. Epicureanism. Hosted by philosopher Massimo Pigliucci of The School of Life, this meeting will explore the differences between Stoicism and Epicureanism. We’ll look at the two schools’ takes on metaphysics (how the world hangs together), epistemology (theory of knowledge), and — of course — ethics (how to live in the world). More info. [PHILOSOPHY]
6:30pm $10: Masters of Social Gastronomy: The History and Science of Wine. Culinary historian Sarah Lohman and resident food scientist Jonathan Soma are the Masters of Social Gastronomy. Sarah will tell the tale of the scourge of phylloxera that destroyed the European wine industry in the 19th century, the catastrophe that paved the way for the rise and (scandalous!) fall of absinthe. Then, Soma explores the world of legally-protected wine appellations and the concept of terroir. Bonus: the history behind the meteoric rise of ROSÉ! More info. [FOOD]
Tuesday July 30, 2019
Manhattan
5-7:30pm Free: 3D Printing for Adults. Grand Central has a 3D printer this summer: come learn how to design and print in 3D. Learn about and participate in Citizen Science. Listen to the Voyager Golden Record. More info. [GEEK]
6:30-7:30pm $12: Math, Games, and Strategy with Po-Shen Loh. Join USA International Mathematical Olympiad coach and Carnegie Mellon mathematics professor Po-Shen Loh in a discussion about games and their strategies, which ultimately connect math and real life. You might even learn how to win at Monopoly! More info. [SCIENCE]
Brooklyn
6:30-8pm $10: Underground: A Human History of the Worlds Beneath Our Feet. Author Will Hunt brings us to the world’s derelict subway stations, sacred caves, nuclear bunkers, and subterranean cities in his book that gets to the core of how the human condition is irrevocably tethered to the underground. Join Hunt in a conversation moderated by Michelle Young, founder of Untapped Cities. More info. [HISTORY]
Wednesday July 31, 2019
Manhattan
5:30pm $15: Imitation of Life: Photography and Documentary. For decades, Americans saw the world through the lens of the photographers at LIFE magazine, and the new exhibition at the New York History Society, LIFE: Six Women Photographers, explores the work of the groundbreaking women who helped create that worldview. Join William J. Simmons, co-curator of the exhibition, and the influential curator and writer Marvin Heiferman as they reflect on visual storytelling and the many ways women have played a central role in the history of photography, both as art and journalism. More info. [ART]
6-8pm Free: How to Make The Best Use of Your Brain. Would you like to get a better grasp of advances in neurology, without scientific complications This seminar will introduce you to the Simplified Brain Theory, the best and most simple explanation there is about the functions of the brain. More info. [SCIENCE]
7pm Free: We Shall Overcome: Steve Schapiro on James Baldwin, with Rich Blint. Join photographer Steve Schapiro and scholar/curator Rich Blint at the McNally Jackson bookstore for a discussion on the illustrated edition of James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time, with photographs by Steve Schapiro. More info. [BOOKS]
7:30-8:30 $15: Celine Santini: Kintsugi, Finding Strength in Imperfection. Join author Celine Santini at the Rare Book Room at The Strand Bookstore to learn how to embrace the adversity in your life, heal your wounds, and build a more resilient you, inspired by the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi. More info. [BOOKS]
Thursday August 1, 2019
Manhattan
6:30pm $10: Do Men & Women Have the Same Question about Strength & Tenderness? We all—man and woman—want to feel we’re strong. We’d also like to be tender, considerate, kind. Most often, though, both men and women have felt our strength and tenderness cannot go together. Aesthetic Realism shows they can go together—in fact, have to if we’re going to like ourselves. That’s what consultants Carrie Wilson, Ernest DeFilippis, and Meryl Nietsch-Cooperman will explain in this public seminar at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation. More info. [PHILOSOPHY]
Brooklyn
7pm $25: The Culture of Corn with Oxomoco and TAMOA. Join Chef Justin Bazdarich of Michelin-starred Oxomoco and Francisco Musi of TAMOA as they explore the rich history of corn and heritage seeds in Mexico, Oxomoco’s journey to nixtamalizing their own corn in house, and an open discussion about who gets to define what is and is not traditional in the kitchen. Enjoy an interactive conversation followed by an informal reception with light bites provided by Oxomoco. More info. [FOOD]
Friday August 2, 2019
5-7pm $25: Medieval Herbs and Remedies: Foraging in the Shadow of the Cloisters. Join Atlas Obscura and America’s go-to guy for foraging, naturalist and author “Wildman” Steve Brill, for this guided through the parks, where you’ll learn how to identify plants with certainty and use them to make delicious recipes and home remedies, all with no environmental impact. More info. [NATURE]
Saturday August 3, 2019
Brooklyn
4-8pm Free: Hindu Lamp Ceremony. Decorate your own palm leaf lamp and release it in the East River as part of the traditional Aarti ceremony for peace and harmony. Presented with Brooklyn Arts Council. More info. [CULTURE]
Sunday August 4, 2019
Brooklyn
3-6pm $10 (Suggested Donation): Bookbinding Workshop with Chang Yuchen. Asia Art Archive in America invites you to experience a hands-on exploration of the physical structure and metaphorical possibilities of the book form. This workshop will include a brief introduction to the history of artists’ books and highlights from AAA-A’s artists’ book collection, as well as three styles of bookbinding: Hidden Book, 3-hole Pamphlet, and Stab-binding. The workshop will be led by Chang Yuchen, an artist, bookmaker, and co-author of Book Book / 书书. Bookbinding tools and materials will be provided for all participants. More info [BOOKS]