38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, ...
more >> but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York Tour. This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park.
The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier ...
more >> on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of ...
more >> choristers, and Mary Pan, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 13, 2016 to May 25, 2017.
12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
These organ concerts are performed on the Gabe M. Wiener Memorial Organ, an extraordinary instrument. ...
more >> The organ was constructed by the renowned firm of Casavant Frères of St. Hyacinthe, Canada, and built for the specific requirements of the congregation's worship services and music program. Organist: Christoph Tietze, a native of Cologne, Germany, began playing the organ at age 10, and had his first church position at age 12. In 1970, his family emigrated to San Jose, CA. In 1979, he was the recipient of the Tournemire Prize in Improvisation at the St. Alban's International Organ Competition. After serving as Music Director at St. Rose of Lima Church in Manhattan and as a faculty member at the New York School of Liturgical Music, he was appointed Music Director at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, NY.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city ...
more >> life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Enid Farber will present her new photographic-musical slideshow, which covers over 30 years of photographs ...
more >> of the great musicians and vocal artists of the 20th and 21st century. Included in this presentation are such jazz icons as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Cassandra Wilson, Sonny Rollins, and others. The slideshow will also include images of many of the musical legends of Rock and Roll, Reggae, Pop, Soul and Avant-garde experimental pop, such as Bob Marley, Charlie Watts, Macy Gray, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Diana Ross, etc. Farber will share how she found her passion for photography while living in Atlanta in the late 70’s to mid 80’s and her pursuit of a career in the profession when she relocated to New York City in 1985. Her talk includes the challenges posed by working in a male-centric pack of photographers, the stark reality of earning a living, plus how she got her work published.
Polenta is a Northern Italian staple made with coarse stone-ground cornmeal. It is often referred to ...
more >> as the Italian version of grits, as it is also a type of hearty porridge a with grainy texture. These Italian "grits" were essential to peasants and working class families when invented, as it is an inexpensive and easy dish, as well as extremely satisfying. Discover the history and versatility of polenta from Polenta Valsugana at a complimentary tasting and class with Education Manager Ryan Gormley.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help ...
more >> Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.
Come dance! Here’s your chance to experience the ballerina in you. Learn basic ballet steps and experience ...
more >> the joy of dancing in a class that combines ballet and exercise specifically for older adults. You’ll have fun as you dance and see for yourself the benefits of ballet for good balance, agility and grace. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun. Instructor: Jennifer Grambs.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.*** Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid. In Casablanca, ...
more >> Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications. 102 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Do you have a vision for yourself but don't quite know where to begin? Well they are here to help. Join ...
more >> an a afternoon vision board program where they will create map out all the things you need to succeed at your personal goals. This is an arts and craft program as well as a visionairy program.
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
An afternoon of light gaming. Chess, checkers, dominoes and all manner of board and strategy games welcome. ...
more >> Basic chess instruction can be provided depending on demand. If you have a favorite board game please bring it in. Mature children and young adults welcome.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Esther Kim, Viola 4 p.m. Jeremy Kienbaum, Viola 6 p.m. Sophia Sun, Viola 6 p.m. Andrew Sommer, ...
more >> Double Bass 8 p.m. Issei Herr, Cello 8 p.m.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Dr. Dana Mills, a philosopher, political and dance theorist; has taught political theory at Hertford ...
more >> College, Oxford. Was a Fall 2016 Residential Fellow at the Center for Ballet and the Arts, and a Visiting Scholar at the Hannah Arendt Center (Bard College) in the winter of 2017.
The reclamation of spaces, ideas, and paradigms by female-identified and informed bodies and queer bodies ...
more >> embodying feminist ethos must be made paramount at this moment in American Life. Half Straddle’s Here I Go, pt. 2 of You is an open work period and colloquy that encompasses rehearsals and showings of new theater and video work; the launch of an online journal of performance writing; public lectures; and communal zine-making activities that will act as accessible discussion periods. Here I Go, pt. 2 of You engages company members, peers, and their artistic heroes to expand critical artistic discourse to interrogate and reflect on how we codify; and to consider why various performances are made and ask what their making means at this time. The installation includes art work by John Davis and Heidi Hahn, and is designed by Parker Lutz and Tina Satter. Series runs March 8-March 18. Speaker Schedule: Tuesday, March 14 5pm Kaneza Schaal 6pm Claudia Rankine + Casey Llewellyn 8pm Jess Barbagallo
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Faculty member Tsibi Geva is one of Israel’s most prominent artists. Born in 1951 on Kibbutz Ein Shemer, ...
more >> Israel, he lives and works in Tel Aviv. Since 1979 he has exhibited solo shows in numerous venues around the world, including the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston; The American University Museum, Washington, DC; MACRO Testaccio Museum, Rome (traveled to Mönchenhaus – Museum of Modern Art in Goslar, Germany, in July 2015). He has also had solo shows in Israel’s leading museums, including the Haifa Museum of Art; the Ashdod Art Museum, Monart Center; The Israel Museum, Jerusalem; and a retrospective at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Too many of us exist in an overstressed, near-continuous state of “fight-or-flight,” our overactive ...
more >> sympathetic nervous systems negatively affecting our moods, sleep cycles, and muscular, cardiovascular, immune and digestive systems. In this series they will gain a practical understanding of the physiology of stress and learn highly effective yogic practices and innovative coping strategies that counteract stress and stimulate the “relaxation response.” You’ll learn visualization and somatic relaxation techniques; meditation and breathing practices; cognitive “thought-stopping” and reframing methods to unwind the mind; and much more. Come discover how to boost your health and well-being and embrace your birthright to be relaxed and centered, whatever the external world throws your way. With: Priti Robyn Ross
Join Alexander Joseph, editor of Hue magazine, for a lively conversation about the diverse future of ...
more >> menswear with four designers: Auston Bjorkman, founder of Sir New York, a "gender non-specific menswear" firm; Andrew Morrison, winner of the 2016 Out magazine Fashion Vanguard Award; and Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough, who draw on their military and athletic backgrounds for their forward-thinking tailoring and sportswear using natural textiles.
Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience ...
more >> of inner silence, calm, and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment .
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Polenta is a Northern Italian staple made with coarse stone-ground cornmeal. It is often referred to ...
more >> as the Italian version of grits, as it is also a type of hearty porridge a with grainy texture. These Italian "grits" were essential to peasants and working class families when invented, as it is an inexpensive and easy dish, as well as extremely satisfying. Discover the history and versatility of polenta from Polenta Valsugana at a complimentary tasting and class with Education Manager Ryan Gormley.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Who sets the national agenda? Is it the press? A tweeting president? Social movements like Black Lives ...
more >> Matter or No DAPL? The powerful speeches of past leaders? The academy? Join Joy-Ann Reid and E.J. Dionne, co-editors of We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama, recently published by Bloomsbury Press, in conversation with Vanessa Wruble, alumni and member of the national organizing committee of the Women's March on Washington on who sets the national agenda and how to move forward during controversial times. Moderated by Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, Assistant Professor of History.. Subscribe to our events newsletters. Founded in 1919, The New School was born out of principles of academic freedom, tolerance, and experimentation. Committed to social engagement, The New School today remains in the vanguard of innovation in higher education, with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students challenging the status quo in design and the social sciences, liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. The New School welcomes thousands of adult learners annually for continuing education courses and lectures, screenings, readings, and concerts. Through its online learning portals, research institutes, and international partnerships, The New School maintains a global presence. Learn more at www.newschool.edu. Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Lang is a small progressive liberal arts college, in the heart of NYC, designed for fiercely independent scholars. At Lang, scholarly rigor meets intellectual freedom. Students map out their own curriculum, study primary texts, engage in small seminars, work closely with faculty, and are part of a community committed to social justice. Have questions about Who Sets the National Agenda?? Contact The New School Save This Event When & Where Google Maps The New School Tishman Auditorium 63 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10003 Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00 PM
On the occasion of the publication of Bill Knott's new Selected Poems (published by Farrar, Straus and ...
more >> Giroux) with Star Black, William Corbett, Stuart Dischell, Stephen Dobyns, Jonathan Galassi, and Marie Howe. Co-hosted by Robert Polito, faculty, the Creative Writing Program, and poet Mary Karr.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
The fifth Adventure in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin of this season features Nadine Sierra, the soprano ...
more >> from Florida who, in short order, has achieved great acclaim in the world’s major opera houses. The fickle audience at La Scala demanded an encore at her debut in Rigoletto; she was one of the youngest winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council award and debuted at the Met as Gilda. She returns this season as Zerlina in Don Giovanni and Ilia in Idomeneo.
Bonnie Anderson was a professor of History and Women’s Studies at Brooklyn College and the Graduate ...
more >> Center of the City University of New York for over thirty years. The Rabbi’s Atheist Daughter is her fourth book about women’s history. Her previous publications include Joyous Greetings: The First International Women's Movement, 1830-1860 (Oxford University Press), and A History of Their Own: Women in Europe from Prehistory to the Present (Oxford University Press), co-authored with Judith Zinsser.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
This illustrated lecture reveals the cross-cultural encounters—the collaborations, borrowings, and ...
more >> acts of literary larceny—that produced the Arabian Nights in European languages. Ranging from the coffeehouses of Aleppo to the salons of Paris, from colonial Calcutta to Bohemian London, Paulo Lemos Horta introduces audience to the poets and scholars, pilgrims and charlatans who made crucial but largely unacknowledged contributions to this most famous of story collections. After the talk, there is a discussion of the book with writer Lawrence Weschler, whose grandfather, the modernist composer Ernst Toch, based his final opera, The Last Tale, on Scheherazade’s ultimate yarn.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
The story of the school, founded at downtown Trinity Church in 1709 and now one of the oldest schools ...
more >> in the US. In 1895 the school moved uptown, building on a series of lots on West 91st Street in the midst of the rows of town houses of turn-of-the-century Upper West Side. Learn how the school evolved from church-sponsored to ecumenical, from a charity school to a private school, from all-boys to coed and to a school that now prides itself on its diverse student body. Presenters will include Kevin Ramsey, Director of Communications, alumna and two parents of alumni--one a former teacher and the other a member of the first class of girls at the school and member of the Board of Trustees. A tour of the school will follow the presentation and is accessible to all; the tour includes stairs.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
New York Times bestselling author and America's most popular advice columnist, "Ask Amy," shares her ...
more >> journey of family, second chances, and finding love with fellow New York Times bestselling author Delia Ephron. In Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things, Amy Dickinson peels back the curtain of her syndicated advice column, and reveals much of the inspiration and motivation that has fueled her calling.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Acclaimed author Bernhard Schlink delivers a powerful new novel about obsession, creativity and love. ...
more >> As a young lawyer, the nameless protagonist became entangled in the affairs of three people in a complex, destructive relationship. Now, the lawyer must reconcile his past and present selves. He is forced to confront the truth of his love and the reality that his life has been forever changed.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
David Gonzalez has deep experience in print and multimedia locally, nationally and in Latin America and ...
more >> the Caribbean. For the past five years, he has served as co-editor for The New York Times' Lens Blog, the paper's blog on photography, video and visual journalism. It offers photographers a global audience that cares about the medium.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
This introductory meditation class was featured as a New York Magazine top pick. Room is set up with ...
more >> both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Editor's Pick
A breathtaking historical novel that recreates the intimate milieu around Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm from ...
more >> 1907 through the 1930s, a period of great human suffering and destruction and also of enormous freedom and creativity, a time when the remnants and artifices of the old word still mattered, and yet when art and the social sciences were pirouetting with successive revolutions in thought and style. Set in a time when many men in the upper classes in Europe were gay, but could not be so publicly, Jews Queers Germans revolves around three men: Prince Philipp von Eulenburg, Kaiser Wilhelm II's closest friend, who becomes the subject of a notorious 1907 trial for homosexuality; Magnus Hirschfeld, a famed, Jewish sexologist who gives testimony at the trial; and Count Harry Kessler, a leading proponent of modernism, and the keeper of a famous set of diaries which lay out in intimate detail the major social, artistic and political events of the day and allude as well to his own homosexuality. The central theme here is the gay life of a very upper crust intellectual milieu that had a real impact on the major political upheavals that would shape the modern world forever after.
With authors Jennifer Probst, Marcy Dermansky and John Reed. Readings are followed by Q&A.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required
The Stone twins have been featured in the semi-final round of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, in a series ...
more >> of national Verizon FiOS commercials and in videos on Comedy Central. They hosted a web series on truTV, performed on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, and roasted celebrities including Dennis Rodman and George Takei at the New York Friars Club. The Stones perform at clubs and theaters throughout New York and Los Angeles, and have been featured at the New York Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.