Ask Dr. Ruth: Screening and Q&A
92 Y 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesModerator Annette Insdorf will interview Dr. Ruth Westheimer after a screening of Ask Dr. Ruth, the acclaimed documentary about the trailblazing sex therapist and educator. Directed by Ryan White, this cinematic portrait—which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival (where Vanity Fair called it an Oscar contender), before its theatrical release and streaming on Hulu—follows the feisty, 4/7" powerhouse, who […]
Batman at 80: Dark Knight of the Soul
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, United StatesHoly anniversary!! Come celebrate the pop-cultural legacy of the Caped Crusader in film, television and graphic novels, as we explore his mythology over the past eight decades and unpack the philosophical/moral themes beneath his iconic cowl. This will be the hottest ticket in Gotham! Featured speakers include former DC Comics president Paul Levitz and author Bradley Birzer (Batman: America’s […]
BIOHACK THE WORLD: Self-Quantification, Regeneration & Longevity
The Assemblage (John St) 17 John Street, Manhattan, NY, United StatesIt’s been widely stated, “You can’t improve on anything you don’t measure.” The self-quantification movement was born out of this very concept. Thankfully, with advancements in brain-enhancing nutrition, fitness tech, wearables, AI, and Big Data, it’s now possible to strategize and track your every step towards optimal performance maximal longevity. In this 14th installment of […]
Mindfulness 101
New York Open Center 22 East 30th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe workshop introduces mindfulness theory, research, and applications with a focus on stress reduction and well-being. During this session, you will engage in “Big Picture” thinking and discussions about how you attend to your personal and professional well-being and how you relate to stress and challenges. Through learning about the art and science of mindfulness […]
Internet Explorers: Twitter
Caveat 21A Clinton St, Manhattan, NY, United StatesInternet Explorers: Is Twitter bad, or is it the worst? Mark Vigeant uses comedy to explore and demystify technology so that people can be aware, informed, and empowered. Internet Explorers is his monthly live show where he takes sold out audiences (and thousands of livestreamers on Twitch) deep into a corner of the Internet to learn and laugh […]