Monday February 10, 2020
Manhattan
6:30-8:30pm Free: Exploring The Ugly Side of Beauty & Fashion with Victoria Secret Model Selita Ebanks. During NY Fashion Week, join former Victoria Secrets supermodel, Selita Ebanks for an intimate discussion, where she will discuss the ugly truths behind the beauty industry. During the one-on-one conversation, hosted by marketing pioneer & Hero Collective CEO, Joseph Anthony, Selita will discuss her experience in the beauty and fashion industry and offer frank and candid insights on the underbelly and toxicity of the industries. More info. [CULTURE]
7-8:30pm Free: A Woman’s Place: U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11. Join Joana Cook at the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum for a discussion on her new book, A Woman’s Place: U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11. The book explores the significant role of women in key U.S. national security agencies. Cook also considers how women in al-Qaeda and ISIS have influenced the evolution of these terrorist movements. More info. [BOOKS]
7-8:30pm $15: Exoplanets and NASA’s TESS Mission. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) launched on April 18, 2018 with a mission to search for new planets outside our solar system. Join NASA scientist Elisa Quintana at the Hayden Planetarium for highlights from TESS’ first year in space, and a discussion on how a gold mine of data from the satellite will further our understanding of space. More info. [GEEK]
7pm $30: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Origin of Western Civilization. Join Dr. Adolfo Roitman as he leads you on the journey of the Dead Sea Scrolls, from their discovery and excavations in Khirbet Qumran to their contributions to civilization. Drawing on his experience as curator of the Dead Sea Scrolls at Israel Museum – home to the eight most complete and well preserved manuscripts in the world – Dr. Roitman will clarify some key issues surrounding their discovery, and present the current state of research on the scrolls themselves. More info. [HISTORY]
Tuesday February 11, 2020
Manhattan
1:30-2:30pm $10: Mindful Sex: Engaging Mind & Body for the Best Sex Ever. Having sex is both an emotional and physical experience, so it makes sense to use the mind and the body as resources for pleasure and connection. Using methods of mindfulness and tantra practices, and drawing on principals of neuroscience and polyvagal theory, sex therapist Dr. Holly Richmond will teach you to use the mind and body together—not focus on one over the other—to have the best sex ever. More info. [MINDFULNESS]
6-8pm Free: George Washington: You Never Forget Your First – But You Do Misremember Him. How did George Washington view the presidency? What might he think of U.S. politics today? And what lessons does he offer for the challenges ahead? Historian Alexis Coe examines America’s first president in a freshly humanizing light. Her new book, You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington, documents the Revolutionary War hero’s reluctant acceptance of the presidency and his heartbreak over fierce partisanship and infighting in the cabinet. More info. [HISTORY]
6:30-7:45pm $20: Television City: A History of Filming on the Upper West Side. In May 2019, 63rd Street and Broadway was officially christened “Sesame Street,” honoring not only the 50th anniversary of the beloved show but also the rich history of television production on the Upper West Side. You know that a myriad of iconic shows have been set in the neighborhood (hi, Seinfeld!) But did you know that even more have been filmed here? From daytime soaps to late night legends; old CBS studios to new PBS outposts, Landmark West! looks at the Upper West Side through the lens of a TV camera, exploring the neighborhood’s long history as New York’s television city. More info. [FILM]
7-8pm $15: AMNH Presents: Technology and the Brain. Does babies’ exposure to digital technologies like smartphones and touchpads affect the way their brains develop? How is technology shaping our cognitive abilities, attention span, and mental prowess? As “digital natives” enter the professional workforce, employers must find ways to balance the skills and capabilities of a new generation with the expertise and experience of previous generations. Join AMNH for a panel discussion led by scientists Adam Gazzaley, Linda Charmaraman, and Emily Weinstein, exploring some of the neurological advantages and challenges of living in a digitized world. More info. [TECHNOLOGY]
7:30pm $18: The Psychology of Love. What is Love? How many of us have tried, in vain, to love an objectively great person only to have our attention gripped by the swagger or sway of the bad boy or girl? In this talk, Dr. Lawrence Ian Reed, clinical assistant professor at NYU, will provide a theoretical framework for love that will answer these questions and others. All to help us all get lucky in love. More info. [CULTURE]
Wednesday February 12, 2020
Manhattan
7pm $10: Behind the Scenes of “Rendering Witness: Holocaust-Era Art as Testimony.” Museum of Jewish Heritage exhibition curator Michael Morris will discuss how the artworks were discovered in the Museum’s collection and the insights that these fragile artifacts provide about individual experiences of the Holocaust. The exhibition will be open to visitors after the lecture. More info. [ART]
9pm $15: Adult Sex Ed. Hosted by Dani Faith Leonard at Caveat, ADULT SEX ED aims to plug the holes in your sex education through a fantastic line-up of storytellers, sketches, and exploratory deep dives into sexual topics. America’s failure to provide accurate sex education in schools is comedy’s gain! More info. [GEEK]
Thursday February 13, 2020
Manhattan
5:30pm $25: Love at the Tenement. On this tour, hear the rarely shared stories of romantic and platonic relationships of 97 Orchard Street, from forbidden to familial love. Learn about dating, courting, and marriage traditions observed in different times and cultural groups. Discover who fell for a boarder, how you would have wooed a crush in 1910, and how a devoted widow found love again. More info. [TOUR]
5:30-8pm $10: Equilibrium Game Night at MoMath. 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 a snack, play some games, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the nation’s only Museum of Math. More info. [GEEK]
6-9pm $30: Tackling a Culture of Stress. Get ready for the next Going Beyond with Randi Zinn Live Podcast recording! We are featuring some of the game changers and leaders who are choosing calm over stress, health over breakdown and tool over helplessness! More info. [MINDFULNESS]
7:30pm $35: Ash Carter in Conversation with Andrea Mitchell: Global Hot Spots. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell talks with Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at the 92Y about global hot spots, America’s role in a changing world, running—and reforming—the world’s largest organization, and solving big tech’s public dilemmas. More info. [CULTURE]
Friday February 14, 2020
Manhattan
2-3pm $7: Love in the Time of Revolution. Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit with this romance-inspired tour of the Fraunces Tavern Museum! Explore 18th century courting and marriage customs and delve into the love stories of the Founding Fathers and their Lady Loves! More info. [HISTORY]
4:15-5:30pm $31: The Loved and Lost Tour: Stories of Romance Through History. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate, romance-centered journey through the permanent collection of the New York Historical Society Museum & Library. On a docent-led tour, explore sentimental, sad, and funny stories of love and marriage, including such legendary couples as George and Martha Washington and Alexander and Eliza Hamilton. More info. [HISTORY]
7-8pm $20: Eastern Philosophy and Relationships: The Interplay of Yin & Yang. By 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. More info. [MINDFULNESS]
Saturday February 15, 2020
Manhattan
11am-12:30pm $15: Walking Tour: George Washington’s New York. Join the Museum of American Finance on President’s Day weekend for a 90-minute walking tour of the Financial District, with an emphasis on George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and 18th century financial history. Tour meets outside 48 Wall Street. More info. [TOUR]
Brooklyn
12-2pm $25: Happily Never After. Forget the box of chocolates and sappy card—treat the special someone in your life to an exploration of Green-Wood. Along the way you will hear tales of the lovesick and the heartbroken, as well as tawdry details of dramatic—and doomed—affairs. More info. [TOUR]
Sunday February 16, 2020
Manhattan
11am Free: Flatiron Historic Walking Tour: President’s Day Theme. This Presidents Day weekend on Sunday, February 16th, we will host a special free walking tour exploring U.S presidents’ connections with Flatiron. Participants will learn about how presidents including James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Grover Cleveland, among others, took part in influencing the neighborhood’s rich history. More info. [TOUR]
6:30pm $15: Drug Test: Maximizing Microdosing. What 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 at Caveat to discuss how to maximize microdosing! More info. [MINDFULNESS]