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For Adults Saturday, October 25, 1:00pm

New York by the Book: Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall with Christophe Lebold

Explore Leonard Cohen's deep relationship with NYC and the role it played in his life and art.

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For Adults Friday, September 20, 8:00pm

Director's Circle Benefit

FOR THOSE 35 & UNDER: Join us for cocktails, dancing, and NYC culture at the 2nd Annual Director’s Circle Benefit.

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For Educators Wednesday, September 18, 3:00pm

Open House for Educators: School-Year Kickoff

Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a FREE open house and jump-start your school year with an evening of refreshments and learning!

For Adults Friday, September 6, 6:30pm

SOLD OUT: Soul of the City: The Savoy King

Join us for an outdoor screening of The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America (Jeff Kaufman, 2012, 90 min), preceded by a performance by The Harlem Swing Dance Society and a panel with producer Voza Rivers and friends.

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For Families Saturday, August 24, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab August – Summer and the City

School is out and summer is in! Visit our NYC Discovery Lab to explore how New Yorkers have spent their summers – from the opening of Coney Island Amusement Park in the late 19th century to the present day – and take part in fun activities for all ages.