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  • In the Bones

    Book reading and signing by Lev AC Rosen, author of Mirage City.

  • Wild Hope: Mission Impossible

    Screening of Wild Hope: Mission Impossible, a film that highlights the late-career epiphany of renowned scientist Pat Brown, who abandoned his academic career to fight global warming and biodiversity collapse. Against all odds, he developed the revolutionary and delicious plant-based Impossible Burger, which has had a profound impact on the global food industry. Followed by […]

    Free
  • Stories of Service: Honoring Veterans in Their Own Words

    An evening of storytelling in collaboration with The Moth, featuring the personal stories of veterans whose experiences reflect the many dimensions of military service. Crafted during a Moth storytelling workshop held earlier this fall in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, these stories will offer authentic accounts of sacrifice, heroism, and compassion from those […]

    Free
  • Nerdy Thursday

    Nerdy Thursdays are the Black Gotham Experience take on the Harlem Renaissance salon. A familiar place to meet new ideas. Tonight's theme: Legacy.

    Free
  • Noirvember Film: The Narrow Margin

    Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow each screening. In The Narrow Margin (Richard Fleischer, 1952, 72 minutes) a tough cop (Charles McGraw) meets his match when he has to […]

    Free
  • “The Last Twins” Screening and Talkback

    “Heroism is presented less as a feat of preternatural bravery than a series of choices made by someone who simply refused to give up his humanity.” – Beatrice Loayza, The New York Times. The Last Twins is the never-before-told story of an unsung hero of the Holocaust, Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, who risked everything to save […]

    $10
  • Municipal Library Book Sale

    Find hidden gems deaccessioned from the Municipal Archives and Library. Whether you like history, politics, culture, theater, art, food, or iconic landmarks, there are books for everyone who loves New York City. Hundreds of books, all at great prices. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on some unique finds ahead of the holiday season.

  • Mah Jongg & More

    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.

    Free
  • ALL HANDS: A Staged Reading with Live Music

    Staged reading of ALL HANDS, performed with live music. Set within the atmospheric 'tweendeck of this historic vessel, this live-scored theatrical work will feel like a documentary bringing history to life—exploring the role of the US Navy during the Civil War through the voices of the sailors who served aboard its ships. Their stories shed […]

    Free
  • Only Son

    With wit and compassion, author Kevin Moffett delivers a bracingly intimate account of fatherhood, and discovery, and the experiences of two men far from home.

    $5 – $28
  • Type Tonight

    Join the typographically-inclined at Bowne & Co. for an evening that celebrates a shared love of type, lettering, and the written word. The evening will begin with a casual social mixer, and follow with three presenters who will share works-in-progress and invite friendly, informal critique. This welcoming, inclusive event is open to anyone who loves […]

    Free