Talks

Cher holds her arms up in the air in front of a full moon.

For Adults Thursday, October 6, 6:30pm

Moonlight & Movies | Moonstruck

We screen Norman Jewison's 1987 opera- and food-infused romantic comedy, Moonstruck.

Two images in a banner: Music + Revolution on the left side and an image of Washington Square Park Arch on the right.

For Adults Thursday, October 13, 6:30pm

Soul of the City | Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s

An evening of musical performances and stories celebrating the 1960s Village folk revival scene and curated by Richard Barone

"The New Yorkers" book cover by Sam Roberts. Collage of different important New York figures in black and white

For Adults Tuesday, October 25, 6:30pm

The New Yorkers with Sam Roberts

Sam Roberts presents his new book "The New Yorkers," the story of ordinary and extraordinary individuals who, in a city home to nearly one billion over the course of its lifetime, made their mark in some indelible way.

A photograph from the book The Activist's Media Handbook, David Fenton. A woman holds a sign that reads "Protest is Patriotic" and the U.S Flag.

For Adults Wednesday, November 2, 6:30pm

The Activist's Media Handbook with David Fenton and Jamal Joseph

Join Progressive PR leader David Fenton and filmmaker, professor, and former Black Panther Jamal Joseph for a conversation about the power and limits of activism today.

Audrey Hepburn is at an automat and opening a compartment to grab a sandwich.

For Adults Wednesday, November 9, 6:00pm

Moonlight & Movies | The Automat

We screen "The Automat," a documentary recounting the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain, Horn & Hardart. Featuring appearances by Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more.

A plate of cooked halal meat on top of lettuce on the sides. The meat is sprinkled with chopped chili peppers and sesame seeds. On the bottom, a row of 3 headshots from left to right: Mohamed Attia, Sameen Choudhry, and Krishnendu Ray.

For Adults Thursday, November 17, 6:30pm

Halal and the City

We explore the world of halal food in New York City's Muslim communities (and beyond), followed by a tasting of two classic halal dishes you'll find sold by NYC's street vending community.

A crowd of people stand around a table with food containers. The man in the center is opening a case of water bottles to distribute.

For Adults Thursday, December 1, 6:30pm

Religion, Race, and Urban Space in NYC

In this talk, curator Azra Dawood will be joined by two leading scholars of religion in New York City, Nathaniel Deutsch and Hussein Rashid, to explore the intersections of the public and private, the political, secular and sacred.

A still from the movie, The Apartment. A man is wearing a suit and holding office supplies, while walking through an office.

For Adults Thursday, December 15, 6:30pm

Moonlight & Movies | The Apartment

We screen Billy Wilder's 1960 Oscar Award-winning rom-com, The Apartment.

For Adults Thursday, February 9, 6:30pm

Rice Stories

Learn about the cross-cultural universe of rice, followed by a rice bowl and riced-based beverage tasting!

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