Featured Events in New York in April, 2025 (June Updated)

Trace out the history of Staten Island’s forgotten streams and waterfront towns with artist and journalist Nathan Kensinger. This walk will share his work exploring the Lemon Creek watershed as it flows out to Prince’s Bay, which is featured in the exhibit "Vulnerable Landscapes." Lemon Creek is one of the longest aboveground waterways in New York City, and its route cuts deeply into the history of Staten Island. From its upper reaches in Rossville down to its mouth in Prince’s Bay, the creek flows more than three miles, while passing through several historic communities. This walk will explore the lower section of the creek, where it flows through a protected salt marsh habitat and Bluebelt stormwater system, while flowing past remnants of the island's historic oyster industry. Logistical info: This walk is one way, and approximately 2.5 miles. Sturdy, close-toed shoes are recommended for this walk, which will involve following trails over uneven ground and a creek. This walk will be entirely outdoors. Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are recommended for this walk, which will involve following footpaths over streams and through wooded environments. We will start at Seguine Avenue and Amboy Road, and end the walk at Seguine Avenue and Johnston Terrace. This walking tour is sponsored by Council Member Joseph Borelli. Information Source: NYC H2O | eventbrite

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The Big Apple serves as the backdrop for so much terrific TV. Curious about working in all the behind-the-scenes roles that help bring the excitement of NYC to the screen? Creatives share what goes into producing scripted content, and pathways for all who want to get in on the action. Destiny Lilly, CSA , Casting Director, Only Murders in the Building Santiago Quiñones, Co-Executive Producer, Blue Bloods Holly Rymon, Producer, The Gilded Age Moderator: Camila Brango, Director of Community, Center for Communication Presented with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and SVA Theatre Information Source: Center for Communication | eventbrite

Making Tiny Food: Donuts in a Box! Come join us at Mighty Oak for a fun-filled event where you can learn how to make adorable tiny polymer clay donuts in a box! Get your hands dirty as you craft these "delicious" mini treats. This event is perfect for anyone who loves miniatures and food. You'll learn how to use polymer clay and various sculpting techniques to achieve the tiniest details. You’ll leave this class with the cutest donuts you’ve ever seen, and even better, they will be hand made by you! Don't miss this unique opportunity to create something sweet and petite! Your instructor: Victoria Arslani Victoria Arslani is a talented freelance stop-motion animator and incredible miniaturist. A proud graduate of the School of Visual Arts in 2013, she now inspires students by teaching stop motion there. Victoria has a genuine passion for sharing her expertise with enthusiastic learners, making her classes truly rewarding! Information Source: Mighty Oak | eventbrite

A NOTE ABOUT PRICING: Due to a 2.5X increase in the rental fee for this space, we have added tiered pricing to the class exchange fee to help offset the increased overhead. Please consider selecting the pricing structure that feels in alignment with your financial means. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forget dancing like you’re used to. Forget your strategies and training. Forget the contracted - buttoned up - perfection pinched - filtered frills … and all the ways you’ve been told how you should be, move, behave and feel. F*ck that. BODYWERK is the new way to ignite our [w*rk] week. We explore our soma through focused practice, then unleash the brilliant - profane - sexy - holy - surprising creativity that makes us. Tap into MORE with less effort Find your POWER without the push Get WEIRD without the awkward + BOLD without apology. Let’s UNLOCK our full spectrum- TOGETHER. Nothing to learn Everything to remember All are welcome. THE DEETS Monday, April 28th, 7:00-9:00 PM THE UKRANIAN NATIONAL HOME 140 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10003 ***NOTE: The entrance to the space looks like you are walking into a restaurant. We will be in the event space on the second floor of the building, up one flight of stairs. Doors close at 7:30 PM to honor the group. No prior dance experience necessary. Information Source: Nico Allen | eventbrite

Join us for a relaxing sound bath & guided meditation designed to help you create space for accepting and interacting with your emotions, particularly anxiety. In our fast-paced world, many of us find our nervous systems stuck in a state of chronic stress and anxiety. The constant pressure to perform and manage an ever-growing list of responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in need of a reset. If you've been struggling with these feelings, you're not alone. During this 45-minute experience, we will tend to our feelings and learn how to reset our nervous systems, enhancing our overall health. What to Expect: Breathwork: Discover the power of slow and controlled breathing techniques to reset your nervous system. By shifting from the sympathetic (stress) to the parasympathetic (relaxation) state, you’ll activate your body’s natural relaxation response, lowering heart rate and reducing blood pressure. Sound Healing: Immerse yourself in live Solfeggio frequencies—ancient sound waves known for their ability to promote deep calm and well-being. Our sound artist will play these frequencies alongside beautiful crystal sound bowls, which add a rich, resonant quality to the experience. The harmonious vibrations from the bowls will guide us beyond words, facilitating profound healing and connection on a deeper level. Mindfulness: Cultivate present-moment awareness to better understand and respond to your emotions rather than react impulsively. This practice allows for a conscious reset of your nervous system. Through guided imagery and body scans, we’ll explore how stress and anxiety manifest in your body, approaching these feelings with compassion. We’ll also focus on attuning our minds to Divine love, fostering a deep reset of your mind-body-spirit connection. Join us in creating a safe space to explore, understand, and gently work with our emotions, finding moments of peace amidst life’s challenges while cultivating a deeper connection with ourselves and the Divine. After the meditation , we’ll break into small groups for a guided discussion to share reflections, process the experience, and connect with others. Note: Yoga mats, blankets and cushions will be provided. Information Source: The Well NYC | eventbrite

IN-PERSON EVENT Join us for a community screening of Free for All: The Public Library. A talkback follows with its executive producers Stanley Nelson and Dominique Bravo . 6 PM: Doors Open 6:30 PM: Screening & Talkback ABOUT THE FILM Free for All: The Public Library is a documentary for all library lovers. It tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public, despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans. Meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. Presented in celebration of Schomburg Center’s Centennial! Free for All : The Public Library will air on PBS's series Independent Lens on Tuesday, April 29. Check your local listings. Watch the Trailer ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS Dawn Logsdon Dawn Logsdon produced, directed, and edited Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans , and co-directed Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton . Her editing credits include J acques Pepin: The Art of Craft , T he Weather Underground , Paragraph 175 , The Castro , The Vanishing Line , and Have You Heard From Johannesburg among other projects. Lucie Faulknor Lucie Faulknor is an arts management and documentary film professional. Founder at Serendipity Films, LLC, she produced the award-winning documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans . Lucie has worked with SFJAZZ, City Arts & Lectures, Dublin Fringe Festival, and more. She holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Stanley Nelson Stanley Nelson is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, MacArthur Fellow, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. President Obama awarded him the National Humanities Medal. Nelson has directed and produced numerous films, including the just released We Want the Funk!, Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, and Jonestown: The Life and Death of People’s Temple. Dominique Bravo Dominique Bravo is a lawyer and advocate representing and advising community and arts organizations and artists. Dominique previously served as the Associate Director of the Center on Race, Law and Justice at Fordham Law School; as General Counsel of the Roosevelt Institute; and, as General Counsel of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists before its merger with the Screen Actors Guild. Bravo has produced Dori Previn: On My Way to There, On My Way to Where, CRIMINAL, an animated musical documentary for The New Yorker , and in production, Steal This Story Please! , about Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED Events are free and open to all, but due to space constraints registration is requested. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. After the event starts all registered seats are released regardless of registration, so we recommend that you arrive early. We generally overbook to ensure a full house. ACCESSIBILITY | Live captioning is available for streaming programs. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. PRESS | Please send all press inquiries (photo, video, interviews, audio-recording, etc) at least 24-hours before the day of the program to Leah Drayton at leahdrayton@nypl.org. Please note that professional video recordings are prohibited without expressed consent. Information Source: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | eventbrite

Pine Unscripted: Building Social Emotional Skills with Dylan Dreyer Join Dylan Dreyer—mother of three, beloved NBC meteorologist and host, and best-selling children’s author—for a heartwarming evening as she shares her journey into children’s literature. Discover how her personal experiences as a parent shaped her understanding of early childhood development, and how stories can be powerful tools to foster empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence in young children. Perfect for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children, this talk offers both inspiration and practical insight into supporting your child’s social and emotional growth through books and storytelling. Dylan Dreyer is the co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY and serves as a weekday weather correspondent and regular co-host for TODAY and Nightly News with Lester Holt. Dreyer is the host of Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer , the winner of over a dozen Telly Awards, which airs Saturday mornings on NBC. In addition, she co-hosts two weekly radio shows on Sirius XM, Off the Rails with fellow TODAY co-hosts Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones, and Lunch Date with Dylan and Brian , a joint show with husband Brian Fichera. You can also often catch her filling in on NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition -- a digest of the top headlines broken down for kids to best understand the world today. Throughout the years, Dreyer has reported live for NBC News from some of history’s most devastating storms, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017 andHurricane Milton in 2024. In addition,she covered the North American polar vortex of 2014 and Boston’s record-breaking snowfall in 2015. She was also a part of the network’s extensive coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Most recently she reported live on the devastating Los Angels fires, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California history. Dreyer recently launched, A Peek Out Your Window , an interactive board book for the youngest of readers. She also authored Misty the Cloud: Fun Is in the Air , and The Thing About Spring , both part of A Step into Reading franchise. This is a follow up to Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine, and her New York Times best seller, Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day . The picture book series features her beloved character Misty -- a little cloud with big feelings. Dreyer combines her extensive weather knowledge with her experience as a mom in this social-emotional learning franchise. Dreyer joined Weekend TODAY in 2012 from WHDH-TV, the NBC affiliate in Boston, where she served as the weekday morning meteorologist on Today in New England since 2007. In 2008, she was named Boston’s Best Meteorologist by Improper Bostonian magazine. From 2005 to 2007, Dreyer was the weekend meteorologist at WJAR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island and from 2003 to 2005 she was the weekend meteorologist at WICU-TV, the NBC affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dreyer graduated Cum Laude from Rutgers University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology. During her time at Rutgers, she served as weather anchor for the Rutgers TV network and radio station. Dreyer is a recipient of the American Meteorological Society’s prestigious Seal of Approval award. She resides in New York with her husband Brian Fichera and their sons Calvin, Oliver and Russell and their dog Bosco. Dreyer is on Twitter and Instagram at @DylanDreyerNBC Visit https://www.pinestreetschool.com for more information about the host. Information Source: Pine Street School | eventbrite

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The iconic ballet classes taught by Stanley Williams were renowned for instilling flowing movement, musicality and clear footwork in his students and the professional dancers also in attendance. His work at the School of American Ballet, from 1964-1997, became integral not only to future Balanchine company members, but also to some of the best dancers of the day, including Peter Martins, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolph Nureyev, and Fernando Bujones. Peter Stark, president and director of The Rock School for Dance Education, one of Williams’ former students, and a former New York City Ballet dancer, presents a sample class demonstrated by a New York City Ballet dancer. Working from 13 classes notated by author and former NYCB dancer Barbara Walczak, with additional input from Robert Weiss, the demonstration focuses on Williams’ class structure, the purpose of the deceivingly simple combinations, and how the exercises were used to correct and instruct. This program is presented in conjunction with The George Balanchine Foundation. Please also join us later in the day for a panel discussion on Williams' legacy in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at 6 PM.  SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time, all seats are released, regardless of registration, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff. STANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs. ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. BRUNO WALTER POLICY | Please note that any unoccupied seat will be released five minutes before the show begins and holding seats for anyone beyond that is prohibited. There is no food or drink allowed inside the venue. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs may be photographed and recorded by and at the discretion of the Library for the Performing Arts and will post signs indicating as such. If you would prefer your image not be captured, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Attending any program indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any and all purposes of the New York Public Library. PRESS | Please send all press inquiries to Alex Teplitzky at alexteplitzky@nypl.org. Please note that all recording, including professional video recordings, are prohibited without expressed consent from the Library. Information Source: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts | eventbrite

Now in our ninth year! Born and raised in NYC’s East Village, the Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show is a night of hilarious improv comedy all made up on the spot & inspired by your anonymously shared secrets. Time Out NY calls our show “a cathartic performance.” Everybody must spill a secret to enter! Secrets must be: a)TRUE b)YOURS No script, no rehearsals, just pure comedic gold unfolding right before your eyes! Your secrets, our show! *** DOORS AT 7 PM SHOW AT 7:30 Information Source: Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show | eventbrite

It’s the fall of 2022, and comedian Rima Parikh has just been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer. Between freezing her eggs, taking leave from work, and chemo, she expects cancer to upend her life. But when her medical leave payments go amiss, she’s thrown into the deep web of healthcare bureaucracy. To get the money, she girlbosses along at first: circles back, follows up, etc. But as cancer treatment becomes more grating, being nice is no longer an option. Death Threat is a solo show about healthcare, illness, and bureaucratic systems—and what happens when they push us to the brink. Part stand up, part PowerPoint comedy, Death Threat is “tightly written and unexpected” and “like watching someone land 10 backflips in a row without touching the ground,” according to Jezebel . Directed by Brandon Follick (Reductress, The Onion) and featuring Noah Rocklin (190k at @noahroasts). The 3/29 show will open with Divya Gunasekaran (Netflix is a Joke) and the 4/28 show will open with Pooja Reddy (PBS). Rima Parikh (@rimaparikh12) is a standup comedian and satirist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, The Onion, ClickHole, NYMag, and more. She hosts a standup show called It Girls (@itgirlscomedy) and is senior writer at Going Down with Ella Yurman (@goingdowntv). Death Threat is her first solo show, which she’s working on as part of the Yes, And Laughter Lab’s 2024 fellowship cohort. Information Source: Caveat | eventbrite

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual player, this tournament promises a great time for all. All contestants will recieve beer from our sponsored beverage partner Allagash Brewing Company. Our grand prize will be a swag bag from Cellar Dog and Allagash! Information Source: Cellar Dog | eventbrite

Explore Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees sporting information for 28th April, as well as links for Baseball tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Baltimore Orioles, also known as The O's , are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The team was founded in 1954 and currently plays in the American League (AL) East division of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Orioles have a rich history and have won three World Series championships in 1966, 1970, and 1983. They have also appeared in the playoffs a total of nine times. The team's home stadium is the iconic Camden Yards, known for its picturesque views of the downtown Baltimore skyline. Some notable players who have worn the orange and black Orioles jersey include legends like Cal Ripken Jr, Jim Palmer, and Eddie Murray. The team currently boasts a talented roster, including All-Star outfielder Adam Jones and versatile infielder Manny Machado. With a strong fanbase and a competitive track record, the Baltimore Orioles are a force to be reckoned with in the MLB. The New York Yankees are one of the most iconic and successful teams in Major League Baseball. Founded in 1901, the team has won a staggering 27 World Series titles, more than any other team in MLB. Their impressive list of players includes famous names such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Derek Jeter. Currently, the team boasts star players like Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees play their home games at the famous Yankee Stadium, nicknamed The House That Ruth Built. With its rich history and talented roster, the New York Yankees continue to be a powerhouse in the world of baseball, captivating fans with their dynamic gameplay and unparalleled success. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Every year, millions of visitors to Paris visit the Louvre, attracted by its masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and other magnificent works of art that are icons of human achievement. But the museum — once a forbidding fortress built to house and protect French kings — can seem more intimidating than inviting. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino takes it as her mission to show how anyone can forge an intimate connection with the museum. She demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum’s lifeblood: the curators selecting and arranging the works, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure. An irrepressible and charming travel companion, Sciolino reveals a Louvre filled with unexpected mysteries, delights, and frustrations. She also takes us beyond the building’s imposing walls to reveal an expansive side, from the Tuileries gardens next door to the satellite museums in the northern French city of Lens and in Abu Dhabi. Through Sciolino’s eyes, we encounter a museum that is an elusive and seductive object of desire for anyone who longs for the connection and inspiration that great art provides. With her by our side, we cannot help falling in love with the Louvre. Information Source: La Maison Française of NYU | eventbrite

The iconic ballet classes taught by Stanley Williams were renowned for instilling flowing movement, musicality and clear footwork in his students and the professional dancers also in attendance. His work at the School of American Ballet, from 1964-1997, became integral not only to future Balanchine company members, but also to some of the best dancers of the day, including Peter Martins, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolph Nureyev, and Fernando Bujones. Peter Stark, president and director of The Rock School for Dance Education, one of Williams’ former students, and a former New York City Ballet dancer, presents a sample class demonstrated by a New York City Ballet dancer. Working from 13 classes notated by author and former NYCB dancer Barbara Walczak, with additional input from Robert Weiss, the demonstration focuses on Williams’ class structure, the purpose of the deceivingly simple combinations, and how the exercises were used to correct and instruct. This program is presented in conjunction with The George Balanchine Foundation. Please also join us later in the day for a panel discussion on Williams' legacy in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at 6 PM. SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time, all seats are released, regardless of registration, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff. STANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs. ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. BRUNO WALTER POLICY | Please note that any unoccupied seat will be released five minutes before the show begins and holding seats for anyone beyond that is prohibited. There is no food or drink allowed inside the venue. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs may be photographed and recorded by and at the discretion of the Library for the Performing Arts and will post signs indicating as such. If you would prefer your image not be captured, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Attending any program indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any and all purposes of the New York Public Library. PRESS | Please send all press inquiries to Alex Teplitzky at alexteplitzky@nypl.org. Please note that all recording, including professional video recordings, are prohibited without expressed consent from the Library. Information Source: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts | eventbrite

Now in our ninth year!Born and raised in NYC’s East Village, the Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show is a night of hilarious improv comedy all made up on the spot & inspired by your anonymously shared secrets. Time Out NY calls our show “a cathartic performance.” Everybody must spill a secret to enter! Secrets must be: a)TRUE b)YOURS No script, no rehearsals, just pure comedic gold unfolding right before your eyes! Your secrets, our show! *** DOORS AT 7 PM SHOW AT 7:30 Information Source: Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show | eventbrite

Website: https://www.amiccio.com/Events/ Instagram: @amiccioevents Featured in: New York Post Come join us for our weekly speed dating event! If you are tired of endless swiping and messaging on dating apps and actually want to meet people face to face, come check out our speed dating event this upcoming Tuesday April 29th at The Malt House in Greenwich Village! Anticipating 20-30 people, early 20s - mid 30s. At the Greenwich Village location, we will be in the room to the left after entering the venue. Structure : First 10-20 minutes you can mingle organically as we wait for everyone to get here, but we suggest you arrive no later than 10 minutes after the listed time. Then we will do roughly an hour of 10 rotations of 5 minutes for each person. You will sit down with 10 people, and guys will rotate (like musical chairs) while girls stay still. The next day, we follow up with matches by email if both the guy and girl indicate they are interested. Additionally, you will be able to get drinks/food at the bar if you would like. Our previous speed dating events sold out early so don't wait to get your tickets! Ticket transfers/rescheduling are accepted only if you let us know at least 48 hours in advance because we need to manage balanced gender ratios. See videos below to get a feel for what our past events were like! Information Source: Amiccio | eventbrite

BLACK MENtal Health: An Introduction To ICBM Workshop Series Come join us for an insightful evening focusing on Black Men s’ Mental Health . This in-person introduction is aimed to provide a safe space for men and women to discuss ongoing challenges, emotional issues, relationships, discover resources and more. You will also discover how the ICBM Workshop Series is designed to support the mental health and well-being of Black Men. Using culturally informed evidence-based research, Black men (and those who love them), will be asked to examine and reconsider how we understand issues around emotional intelligence, masculinity (good & bad) and misplaced anger in an effort to tap into wells of undiscovered strengths and abilities. While becoming better grounded, despite the adversities regularly faced, Black men are then asked to understand and build superior support networks, have more meaningful emotional outcomes, healthier relationships, and stronger family legacies. Whether you're seeking guidance or simply want to connect with others, this event is for you. Let's break the stigma and prioritize mental health together! Please be advised that seating is limited. Information Source: Fredrick Bush, LCSW | eventbrite

Pigeons: Love Them, or Love Them IN PERSON With Photographer Andrew Garn T uesday, April 29th at 6.00 P.M. An In-Person and Online Program ( For online registration please click here ) The in-person program will be followed by a book signing and a short reception In a talk, based on his book , The New York Pigeon: Behind the Feathers , photographer Andrew Garn will reveal the unexpected beauty of the omnipresent pigeon. Despite the pigeons’ ubiquity in New York and other cities, we never see them closely and know very little about their function in the urban ecosystem. His lecture will illuminate their intriguing history, behavior and the splendor of a bird that we frequently overlook. Eight years of passionate inquiry produced a photographic study of the birds’ power and allure. The dramatic, hyper-real individual studio portraits capture the personalities, expressiveness, glorious feather iridescence and deeply hued eyes. High-speed strobe photography illustrates pigeons’ graceful flight and dramatic wing movements. Mr. Garn will give a brief overview of the five-thousand-year story of the feral pigeon and address some of these questions. Why are pigeons so successful in cities and not in the countryside? Why do they have such diverse plumage? How have pigeons adapted to survive on almost any food? Why are pigeons able to fly up to 500 miles per day, but rarely do? How did Harvard psychologist B.F. Skinner teach pigeons to do complicated tasks, from tracking missile targets to recognizing individual human faces? This talk promises to deliver a new perspective on pigeons and this intriguing and remarkable bird will be invisible no more. Andrew Garn is a native New Yorker who grew up surrounded by pigeons. He is a fine art and editorial photographer, and writer whose work has been widely exhibited and has appeared in the pages of The New York Times Magazine , New York , National Geographic , Audubon Magazine , Fortune, Forbes, Interview, Vogue, Der Spiegel, French Photo, Elle Décor, and Bloomberg LP . He has completed twelve previous books, including: Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood, New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms , The Houseboat Book, Bethlehem Steel, Exit to Tomorrow, and Subway Style. The book will be available to purchase at the talk and the book is also available online General Admission: $15; General Society Members\, New York Landmark Conservancy Members and Senior Citizens: $10; Students: $5 Advance Registration required. The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street New York City, www. generalsociety.org Information Source: The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen | eventbrite

** FOR NEW YORK CITY SINGLES ** Get ready for a fun night of trivia on Zoom with other singles in your area! Grab some snacks or even a cocktail and come try out the singles event that's the perfect way to make new social connections. Let's face it, we're all tired of the endless swiping on dating apps and interacting with people who may or may not look like or be like the person they're portraying on the apps. A Singles Trivia Night is a much better way to meet someone because you actually get to interact with people on video (Zoom) before committing to a real life date. This is the safest and best way to meet someone! WE DO THESE EVENTS EVERY 2 MONTHS OR SO AND WE SLIGHTLY CHANGE UP THE AGE RANGE FOR EACH EVENT. CHECK OUR UPCOMING SCHEDULE BELOW TO SEE THE AGE RANGES FOR EACH EVENT DATE. THE AGE RANGES ARE ONLY SUGGESTED MEANING THAT IF YOU'RE WITHIN A FEW YEARS OF THE AGE RANGE YOU'RE WELCOME TO ATTEND: *************************************************************** *************************************************************** SCHEDULE: TUESDAY APRIL 29 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 20s & 30s TUESDAY MAY 27 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 30s, 40s & 50s TUESDAY JUNE 24 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 26 to 39 TUESDAY JULY 22 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 30s & 40s TUESDAY AUGUST 19 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 20s & 30s TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 20s, 30s & 40s TUESDAY OCTOBER 14 - SUGGESTED AGE RANGE: 30s, 40s & 50s *************************************************************** *************************************************************** HOW THE EVENT WORKS: Our friendly host will welcome everyone and then you'll be put on a team with other singles from your area. We will have about 3 different cities on at the same time but we make sure to put you on a team with people from your city. You will work with your team to answer fun trivia questions and compete with singles from the other 2 cities in attendance. In each round you'll go into breakout rooms where you'll get to meet, chat with and come up with your trivia question answers with the other singles in attendance (you're never put on the spot having to come up with an answer on your own... you'll always be able to consult with the group before answering so it's very low pressure, laid back and fun). At the end of the event you'll be given contact info of the people you'd like to stay in touch with (as platonic friends to hang out with or as potential dating partners). THIS IS THE PERFECT EVENT TO.... Find that special someone! Make new friends in your area! Meet other like minded singles! Meet some fun wingmen and/or wingwomen! Meet new activity partners in your area! Expand your social circle! Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a group of other singles via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of fun trivia. We balance the questions making sure there are plenty of different topics and difficulty levels so everyone will have a good time. Our friendly host will be with you live on Zoom orchestrating the most fun trivia event you've ever been to! STAY IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE YOU MEET! At the end of the event all of the attendees are invited to put their email address in the chat box to the event host. The event host will then send an email to all attendees containing everyone's email address so you can contact whomever you'd like. If you're not comfortable putting your "every day" email address you can use an alternative email address or you can make another email address to use for the event. Yahoo, Outlook and Gmail allow you create several free email addresses and setting one up takes about 3 minutes. Then after the event you can feel free to email any people you'd like to see again. If people email you it's up to you if you'd like to reply to them. EVENT DETAILS: About 85% of people sign up by themself so don't worry if you're coming on alone! Our host will make introductions and put you on a team with other singles from your city! It's a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships formed and love connections sparked at this event. You're never put on the spot to come up with answers... you'll be working with your team to answer the questions. You'll answer great trivia questions in all of your favorite categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. The winning team gets a prize! * We have several unique rounds of trivia which keeps it really fun and exciting. Some rounds are like traditional trivia nights (simply answering trivia questions), other rounds are totally unique and change at each event. Sometimes we may show you a series of photos and ask you trivia questions about the photos, other times we play games like "Reverse Family Feud" where you'd have to guess the least popular answers to our question (it's soooo much fun!), or sometimes we'll play a "Find The Common Link" game where you'll have to answer some questions and figure out the common link between all the answers like this: Question #1: A Tomato Based Dip Question #2: A High Stakes Scenario Might Be Described As Make-Or-What? Questions #3: The 2005 Film About Johnny Cash Is "Walk The _________"? Question #4: What German-Austrian Actor's Breakout Role Came In Quentin Tarantino's Film Inglourious Basterds? Answers: #1: Salsa #2: Break #3: Line #4: Cristoph Waltz You and your team would have to first answer the questions and then figure out that the common link between the answers is "Dance". * QUICK NOTE: THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT SO SIGN UP ASAP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT * WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT: "I love trivia and this was one of the most exciting trivia nights I've ever been to. It's a better way to meet someone than the dating apps." - Robert N. "As a busy professional, I just don't have time to get out and meet people as much as I'd like so this event was like a Godsend for me. It was a refreshingly fantastic experience." - Jennifer S. "What a fabulous concept. I met some great people and I started dating someone I met at the event." - Hannah M. "I met some really cool people. Such a fun way to spend an evening and home." - Lauren C.. "The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S. **** WIN PRIZES!! **** ************************* WE ALSO HAVE MORE EVENTS FOR SINGLES IN NYC ON DIFFERENT DATES THAT YOU CAN CHECK OUT AT THIS LINK: https://friendzyevents.com ************************* FAQ: If I have a friend that wants to join as well can you put us on the same team? While most people come on by themself, just message the host when you hop on Zoom and let her know that you'd like to be on the same team as your friend If I attended a past event with you, can I sign up for this one? Yes, In fact we never use repeat questions feel free to sign up with as many of our upcoming events as you'd like! How do I join the event? After you sign up on to Eventbrite we will send you a link with an invitation to join the event on Zoom. We'll send you that link by the day of the event. If for some reason you don't see an email from us by the event date, make sure to check your spam folder in case it ended up there by accident. How long does the event last? One hour and 45 minutes How many will be participating? We expect between 15 and 30 people (it varies from event to event). Is there a refund policy? If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up. WHY THIS EVENT WORKS! For many years we organized in person traditional speed dating events. While waiting for everyone to show up, the host would do some trivia questions as icebreakers to "kill time" until everyone arrived. We noticed something fascinating begin to happen. People got to know each other better and made more connections during the trivia than they did during the actual speed dating rounds! The trivia questions sparked so much conversation that we thought, "Wow, we should make an entire event like this!". And that is how our Singles Trivia Night was started! THESE EVENTS WILL LIKELY SELL OUT BY EVENT TIME AND WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE AT EACH EVENT SO GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP! Information Source: Fun Events | eventbrite

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BLOOMS & BLOSSOMS - A DATE NIGHT WITH THE JAZZ CATZ! Come join us for a night filled with good vibes and great music as we celebrate America's classical music -JAZZ - at the beautiful El Barrio's Artspace . Get ready to groove to the music of the Jazz Catz New York and enjoy an evening with special friends. Let the sounds transport you to a world of musical bliss and joy. Dont forget your dance shoes for one or two special dance numbers too. Don't miss out on this unique experience! We have a date... Information Source: Kevin Davis Productions,LLC | eventbrite

A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in New York City . Preferring a 'less is more' environment devoid of typical event trappings. Gone are the name-tags, shouting and over-the-top party trimmings. Meeting your special someone shouldn't be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. Creating a private club atmosphere while recognizing our clients are also our product - we reward lovely daters with discounts and complimentary events and refuse service to anyone we don't think you'll fancy meeting. This is where being lovely has it's perks! The perfect opportunity to find a companion for concerts, festivals or shows. Unleash your inner foodie, adventure junkie or health and wellness guru with someone just like yourself. ----- Speed Dating @ Jones Wood Foundry - April 29 th 2025 Ages: 29-42 | 7PM 401 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 http://www.speednydating.com SpeedNY Dating & Matchmaking ---- Extra! Extra! Read all about it! From news articles to nationally televised events - find out what everyone's talking about! Click here! -- Also proud to offer our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please Click Here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. Information Source: SpeedNY Matchmaking | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Speed Dating @ Jones Wood Foundry - April 29 th 2025 Ages: 29-42 | 7PM 401 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

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Join author, psychedelic educator, and facilitator Simon Yugler, and Carlos Ancalmo of Arcana de Amor, for an evening of myth, music, and the medicine of community. This emergent, experiential event will explore Simon’s new book, Psychedelics and the Soul, which delves into the mythopoetic and symbolic dimensions of psychedelic healing through the lens of Jungian psychology, ancient stories, and Indigenous traditions. Live music and mythic storytelling will unfold into an intimate evening that will only happen once. About the book: Psychedelics and the Soul : A mythological journey through 10 archetypes of psychedelic healing: ancient stories, tangible tools, and depth psychology insights. Designed for a new generation of psychedelic facilitators and seekers, Psychedelics and the Soul invokes the traditions of Jungian depth psychology, mythology, and Indigenous cultural wisdom to meet a critical question of our times: How can the emerging field of psychedelic medicine heal the soul amid planetary crisis and collective opportunity? Each archetype acts as a prism, using myth, fable, and universal wisdom to reflect back to the reader the collective experiences and unconscious truths that shape our psyches—and that are made more profound and accessible through psychedelics. Yugler shares how entheogens and plant medicine open a gateway to our understanding of our culture, selves, and interconnected reality toward wide-scale social and planetary healing. Praise for Psychedelics & the Soul: “This is not just another book about psychedelics. Psychedelics and the Soul effortlessly transitions between our most current understanding of the transformative properties of plant and fungal medicines and the perennial truths embedded in our earliest myths… There are only a handful of people I would willingly go to the underworld with. Simon is one of those people.” —Devendra Banhart “This book is a generous invitation to invite poetry and myth back into the world of healing and plant medicine.” —Sophie Strand “Using cogent myths and depth psychology, Simon Yugler acts as a soulful guide to and through the liminal terrains of plant medicines and altered states. He clarifies how psychedelics have always been part of the paths of seeking and of healing and how they speak to us individually and collectively at this critical time of life on earth.” —Michael Meade “Holy wow, I can’t wait to recommend Psychedelics and the Soul to everyone I know. It’s the perfect book at the perfect time. Kudos to Yugler for masterfully weaving the wisdoms of depth psychology, cross-cultural mythology, and reverence for Indigenous traditions as grounded in his own counseling, teaching, and psychedelic experiences.” —David Bronner Information Source: The Psychedelic Assembly | eventbrite

Join us for a book signing with comedian, actress and writer Mamrie Hart for the launch of her new book All I Think About is Food . This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's Main Floor Buying Desk at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. Can’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of All I Think About is Food here. -------------------------------------------------------------------- New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and entertainer Mamrie Hart is back with her boldest project yet: All I Think About Is Food . This irreverent, vegetarian-forward cookbook is packed with over 100 mouthwatering recipes and cocktails that blend Hart’s signature wit with inventive, faux-fancy dishes. Mamrie Hart reinvents vegetarian cooking with recipes that are as vibrant, clever, and unapologetically fun as she is. All I Think About Is Food serves up bold takes on comforting classics, like the smoky, spice-packed “Root-al Pastor” tacos and the perfectly crispy “Cauliflower Steaks with Peppercorn Bordelaise.” For those who love a touch of cheekiness, dishes like “That Butternut Be Bone Marrow” onion dip and “Sunday Celery Root” breaded roasts transform familiar ingredients into showstopping centerpieces. Every recipe is designed to surprise and delight, making it easy to impress your guests—whether they’re seasoned vegetarians or committed carnivores. Big flavors, big laughs: Over 100 vegetarian recipes designed to bring boldness and humor to your table. Bold design: Glittery pink page edges, jaw-dropping photography, and layouts that capture Mamrie’s one-of-a-kind energy. Dinner party perfection: These dishes turn any gathering into a memorable event, whether it’s weeknight dinners, celebratory spreads, or cocktails with a side of chaos. Mamrie also knows that no gathering is complete without a few drinks and a dash of whimsy. Her cocktails, like the effervescent “Saffron 75” and the tropical-meets-spicy “Peachy Keen Spicy Mezcalrita,” bring the same creative flair as her food. From snacks like “Ants on a Log Celery Salad” to indulgent desserts such as the decadent pretzel-based “Coffee and Cigarettes,” Mamrie’s book is packed with more than 100 vegetarian-forward recipes that make every meal feel like a celebration. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking to spice up weeknight meals, All I Think About Is Food is your new go-to guide for unforgettable dishes with a side of laughter. Mamrie’s Signature Cooking Philosophy: All I Think About Is Food is as much about having fun in the kitchen as it is about creating incredible vegetarian dishes. Mamrie encourages readers to make recipes their own, whether by swapping ingredients, adjusting salt and pepper to personal taste, or finding vegetarian and vegan alternatives for traditional staples like Parmesan or Worcestershire sauce. As she puts it: “We’re all adults here—if you don’t like an ingredient, swap it! If you prefer cracked pepper by the fistful, go for it!” This easygoing approach ensures every reader can feel empowered to cook with confidence while embracing their own palate. Mamrie’s fresh take on vegetarian cooking has already garnered rave reviews from some of the biggest names in food and entertainment: “Food obsessives take note: Mamrie Hart brings a whole new vibe to vegetarian cooking. Dinner parties just got a whole lot more interesting.” - Jamie Oliver “Cheers to Mamrie Hart for making a recipe book I can actually follow. One drink at a time.” - Chelsea Handler “I love steak, dread socializing, and don’t drink alcohol. AND I STILL LOVE THIS BOOK.” - Richard Blais Perfect for anyone who loves food, fun, and over-the-top celebrations, All I Think About Is Food is more than a cookbook—it’s an invitation to reimagine mealtime as the best part of your day. Mamrie Hart is an actress, comedian, podcast host, and author. Her YouTube channel, You Deserve a Drink, launched her eponymous New York Times bestselling memoir. She was the cohost of Food Network’ s Tiny Food Fight and currently hosts the podcast This Might Get Weird with Grace Helbig. Information Source: The Strand Book Store | eventbrite

Tickets: $250 Tickets for Qualified Fair Housing Organization (QFHO) Employees, Nonprofit Legal Services Employees, Student s : $100 Join the FHJC at Trinity Commons, part of Trinity Church Wall Street for a special event commemorating 20 years of dedication towards creating a fairer, more open and inclusive New York. The night will honor our founders, whose contributions to Fair Housing have been immeasurable: Fred Freiberg , Co-Founder and current National Field Consultant Diane Houk , Co-Founder Gene Capello , Former Board Chair Our host for the evening will be Kai Wright , the acclaimed journalist and host of WNYC’s Notes from America . Kai’s insights on the intersection of housing, race, and justice will add to the richness of our celebration. Joining Kai as our featured guests are Demetria McCain , Policy Director at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and Olatunde Johnson , Columbia Law School professor and Board Chair of the Poverty & Race Research Action Council. Both will share their deep expertise and valuable insights on housing fairness and how to address the challenges of the present moment. The evening will include live music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, advocates, and leaders in the fight for fair housing. Tickets are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A portion of each ticket price will be non-deductible. For information on sponsorship opportunities (program ads included), click HERE or visit bit.ly/20thAnnivSponsor. To purchase standalone program ads , click HERE or visit bit.ly/20thAnnivAds. Questions? Email us at fhjc@blbnyc.com or call 212-465-3190. Information Source: Fair Housing Justice Center | eventbrite

H. Paul Moon presents a season of flowing theatrical encounters for you with chamber music, spoken word poetry, and film projections at this cabaret-style club in the heart of the East Village/Bowery. Tuesday, April 29 at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, NYC 7:30pm, doors open 6:30pm with cash bar / $21 admission, in advance or at the door poetry: Adeena Karasick, Robert Scotto, Adela Sinclair & djHouston music: TJ Borden, cello & direction Erica Dicker, violin Zosha Warpeha, hardanger fiddle Steve Long, piano production manager: Kyabell Glass projections: H. Paul Moon, Warren Lehrer & more bios: Adeena Karasick , Ph.D, is a New York based Canadian poet, performer, filmmaker, cultural theorist and media artist and the author of 18 books of poetry and poetics. Honors include: 2023 Susanne K. Langer Award for Outstanding Scholarship in the Ecology of Symbolic Form (MEA), 2023 Inaugural League of Canadian Poets Spoken Word Award, 3-time recipient of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Award, Voce Donna Italia Award for contributions to feminist thinking, shortlisted for Outstanding Book of the Year Award (ICA, 2023). Karasick teaches Literature and Critical Theory for the Humanities and Media Studies Dept. at Pratt Institute, is Poetry Editor for Explorations in Media Ecology, Associate International Editor of New Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, and is Poet Laureate of the Institute of General Semantics. The “Adeena Karasick Archive” is established at Special Collections, Simon Fraser University. Robert Scotto is an American poet and scholar. His previous publications include a Critical Edition of Catch-22, a book on the contemporary American novel and essays on Walter Pater, James Joyce and other major and minor nineteenth and twentieth century writers. His biography Moondog won the 2008 ARSC Award for Best Research in Recorded Classical Music as well as the Independent Publisher Book Awards 2008 bronze medal for biography. Although he has published poems occasionally in small journals throughout his life, his 2010 book, Journey Through India and Nepal, was his first collection; Imagined Secrets (2019) was his second. Adela Sinclair is a NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) Grant winning Romanian-American poet, translator, and teacher. Fluent in English, French, and Romanian, poetry is her primary, though not exclusive, medium. Her second poetry collection, The Butcher's Granddaughter is being released in June. Her Chapbook entitled LA REVEDERE was released in 2023 through Finishing Line Press. Her poetry explores themes of cultural identity, memory, loss, trauma, and desire. Her work appears on “The Bridge,” published by Brooklyn Poets, and Tupelo Press’ “30/30 Project.” “On April 26, 1986, Chernobyl Exploded”, Adela’s poem is published in the Winter Anthology Healing Felines and Femmes by Other Worldly Women Press. Deneise Jennings-Houston , pen-named djHouston, has been writing poetry for 40 plus years; she has one self-published collection entitled, “Matter of Time,” with poems written from 1979-2009. She also has a new and emerging body of work “Almonds Must Be Banned,” with poems written from 2010 up until the present. Tyler J. Borden ( tylerjborden.com ) is a cellist working with, in, and around the constraints of the cello. Formerly from Western NY, he is now based in Brooklyn NY, where he spends much of his time finding ways to exploit the strengths and failures of himself and his instrument. H. Paul Moon ( zenviolence.com ) is a filmmaker based in New York City whose works concentrate on the performing arts, including “Sitka: A Piano Documentary” about the craftsmanship of Steinway pianos, “Quartet for the End of Time” about Olivier Messiaen’s transcendent WWII composition, and an acclaimed feature film about the life and music of American composer Samuel Barber that premiered on PBS. Moon has created music videos for numerous composers including Moondog, Susan Botti and Angélica Negrón, and three opera films set in a community garden, along with “The Passion of Scrooge” awarded “Critic's Choice” by Opera News. He also was cinematographer for director Josephine Decker's “First Day Out” in the anthology film “collective:unconscious.” He is currently finishing another documentary feature about Western poetry, additions to his project “Whitman on Film,” and settings of poems by Bob Holman. His films have been screened to live audiences at over two hundred film festivals around the world, with several awards and museum exhibitions. Highlights include works featured in exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art and the City Museum of New York, PBS television broadcasts, and best of show awards in over a dozen international film festivals. This project is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Information Source: Bowery Poetry Club | eventbrite