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For Adults Saturday, January 17, 2:00pm

Film Screening: Gowanus Current

Join us for a film about people, pollution, planning, and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America.
Book cover for “The Gods of New York” by Jonathan Mahler, featuring bold yellow and red title text over an aerial view of Manhattan skyscrapers. Subtitle reads: “Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986–1990.
For Adults Wednesday, January 21, 6:30pm

The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s

Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
Photo of man in a green tie wearing glasses smiling
For Adults Wednesday, January 28, 6:30pm

The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg

Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.
A woman in a black long sleeve shirt with short brown hair
For Adults Thursday, January 29, 6:00pm

Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Elle Pérez

Join a conversation about our latest exhibition with artist Elle Pérez.
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For Adults Tuesday, February 10, 6:30pm

Housing on the Brink: The NYC Affordability Crisis

Join Adam Weinstein, Kirk Goodrich, and Louise Carroll, to examine the realities of creating affordable homes in the five boroughs.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan
For Adults Thursday, February 12, 6:30pm

The Waldorf Astoria New York – A Legacy Reimagined

Join us for an illuminating conversation on the storied history and ambitious restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York.
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For Adults Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm

The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City

Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.
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