Between 1986 and 1990, New York City seemed to be on the rebound from the fiscal collapse of the 1970s. But beneath the surface, the city was coming apart at the seams. Racial conflict, the AIDS epidemic, widening inequality, media sensationalism and political realignment were tearing at its civic fabric. Out of that turbulence, the […]
Andrew Martin presents his novel Down Time, in conversation with Halle Butler. A terribly funny and lovably louche novel about five friends growing older, if not always up, from the author of Early Work and Cool for America.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s […]
Directed by the Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
Book reading and signing by author Elizabeth Crowens.
Johannes Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem is one of the most profound choral masterworks ever composed. In this performance by Downtown Voices, NOVUS, and soloists Moriah Berry (a former Trinity Choral Scholar) and Brian Mextorf (Trinity Choir), Brahms’s setting of biblical texts unfolds in waves of grief and consolation, embodied in expressive orchestration and choral melodies. Unlike traditional requiems, Brahms’s masterpiece is not a mass for the dead but rather a work for […]
A night of trivia about The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class with four of the authors of the series Tracey Baptiste, Eliot Schrefer, and Kyle Lukoff. Prizes will be awarded to all of our participants with a special Grand Prize for our winning team.
Hooman Majd presents his memoir Minister Without Portfolio, in conversation with Ann Curry. The son of a high-ranking diplomat in pre-Revolutionary Iran, Hooman Majd grew up in the upper echelons of Iranian society and in cosmopolitan diplomatic enclaves in San Francisco, London, and Washington, DC. As a young man, after Ayatollah Khomeini's Revolution in 1979, […]
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Curator-led tour of the Museum’s newest exhibition, Art of Freedom: The Life & Work of Arthur Szyk, presented with ASL interpretation. This program is designed for Deaf adults. Led by Charlotte Apter, Assistant Curator of Collections at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, this tour offers an in-depth look at Szyk’s prolific and influential career. Apter, […]
Book reading and signing by authors Susan Walter and Wendy Walker in conversation with Kristin Thorvaldsen.
Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the immigrant experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. A Serious Man (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2009, 106 minutes). In 1967 Minesota, a mild-mannered Jewish physics professor named Larry Gopnik seeks guidance from three […]
From two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod, a searching, brilliantly stylized memoir about a charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image, the many secrets he hid, the son’s obsessive quest to uncover them, and ultimately, the true meaning of manhood
Writer and organizer Kay Gabriel focuses on the cult-favorite downtown poet Bernadette Mayer’s maximalism, frequently expressed in her compulsion to write “everything.”
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through Wagner Park. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local wildlife. Marieke’s unique approach shows everyone how to enjoy the great outdoors!
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.