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Thursday · Nov 5, 2026

20 events shown on this page

  1. Exclusive Tour Inside the Woolworth Building: NYC’s Cathedral of Commerce

    The Woolworth Building (Inside Lobby), Manhattan

  2. Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

    Starbucks (110 Pearl Street), Manhattan

  3. Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

    Free
    Van Cortlandt Nature Center, The Bronx
    Free

  4. Clove Lakes Park

    By New York Mycological Society
    Cloves Lakes Park, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. Million Dollar Hands: A Two-Day Master Barber Class with John Carlo

    Cre8ive NYC - Multipurpose Office/Studio/Rehearsal Spaces, Manhattan

  6. Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel

    Verizon Executive Education Center, Manhattan

  7. Lectures on Tap: Politics Now: A Philosophy of How We Got Here

    Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan

  8. Ask-A-Tech

    Free
    Gerritsen Beach Public Library, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  9. Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  10. NYU Game Center Lecture Series Presents AP Thomson & Kenny Sun

    NYU Game Center, Brooklyn

  11. Новый Амстердам → Нью-Йорк и его первые еврейские жители

    National Museum of the American Indian, Manhattan

  12. Chelsea Market, High Line & Hudson Yards Food & History Tour

    Chelsea Market, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  13. · Starts in 1h 59m

    3rd Annual New York BCI Symposium

    Free
    New York Academy of Medicine, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  14. · Starts in 2h 59m

    Site Visit | Resilience Infrastructure: East Side Coastal Resiliency

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  15. · Starts in 8h 59m

    Site Visit | Public Interest Technology Infrastructure: PIT Pop-Up

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Oculus World Trade Center, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  16. · Starts in 10h 59m

    MƒA Thursday Think: From Classrooms to Systems

    With Dr. Jose Vilson
    Math for America, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Metaverse 101

    New York, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  2. · Starts in 3h 59m

    American Museum of Natural History + All Ticketed Exhibitions

    Ticketed
    American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  3. · Starts in 11h 59m

    Computer Basics

    Free
    Brower Park Library, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  4. · Starts in 12h 29m

    After5NewYork - How Pop Culture Decides What History We Remember

    By After 5 SocietyTicketed
    Patrizia's Of Manhattan, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-11-05

Friday · Nov 6, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Humanist Happy Hour

    By New York Society for Ethical Culture
    Elliott Library (507), Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-06

Saturday · Nov 7, 2026

6 events shown on this page

  1. Fall Foliage Walk: Greenwood Cemetery to Prospect Park

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    Green-Wood Cemetery Education & Welcome Center (opening), Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Discovery Hike: Waterfront Ecosystems

    Free
    Ward's Island Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Tom D's Big New York Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
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  1. Early Morning Opening: To the Stars Space Exploration

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Manhattan

  2. Drunk Black History - New York Comedy Festival Edition

    By CaveatTicketed
    Caveat, Manhattan

  3. Overnights

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Museum, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-07

Sunday · Nov 8, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Gary's Backyard Mushroom Walk

    By New York Mycological Society
    Central Park, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Sunday Platform with Richard Koral + Activity Day

    By New York Society for Ethical Culture
    Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), Manhattan

  3. Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    455 5th Ave, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem
Open Sunday, 2026-11-08

Tuesday · Nov 10, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Designing the Bridge Between Data and Decisions

    By New York Open Statistical Programming MeetupTicketed
    New York University Pless Hall, Manhattan

  2. Hollywood Crime Scene

    By Caveat · with Rachel Fisher and Desi Jedeikin
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 1 more on Tuesday · rated lower

  1. Upper West Side Action Group: Mid-Term Victory Party

    By New York Society for Ethical Culture
    Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), Manhattan
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-10

Wednesday · Nov 11, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Annual Veterans' Day Ceremony

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Museum, Manhattan
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-11

Friday · Nov 13, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Save Hostos Movement Panel Discussions

    By The Bronx County Historical Society · with Dr. Steven Payne, Dr. Lorrin Thomas and 1 more
    Hostos Research Center, Room C-130, The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. The Earth is Flat, And Other Facts

    By Caveat · with Adam Chase, Johnathan Appel and 2 more
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-13

Saturday · Nov 14, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Coding Together Mini Hackathon

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Manhattan
Open Saturday, 2026-11-14

Sunday · Nov 15, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. The Grand Central Park Tour with Hiking and History

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    Christopher Columbus Statue, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Funny Money

    By Caveat · with Erin Lowry
    Caveat, Manhattan

  3. Comedians Interview Experts: Creativity in science with Sarah Adelman and Itai Yanai

    By Caveat · with Sarah Adelman and Itai Yanai
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Sunday, 2026-11-15

Monday · Nov 16, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Research Seminar: Brian A. Smith: From Smart Cities to Supportive Cities

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Monday, 2026-11-16

Wednesday · Nov 18, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe's Pond Park

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island
    Free
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  1. Drinking Skeptically

    By New York City SkepticsFree
    12th Street Ale House, Manhattan
    Free
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-18

Thursday · Nov 19, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future

    With Dr. Anthony Mirando and Dr. Lameck Onsarigo
    Pratt Manhattan Center, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Unstoppable Women

    By Intrepid Museum
    Intrepid Museum, Manhattan
Open Thursday, 2026-11-19

Friday · Nov 20, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Site Visit | Newtown Creek

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Our Findings Show

    By Caveat · with Tom Lum
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Friday, 2026-11-20

Saturday · Nov 21, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. ATMNYC Math Education Conference

    Hunter College, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Family History Month Workshop 2: Transcribe-a-thon

    By Staten Island Museum
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Climate Cafe + Ribbon Upcycling Workshop

    By Climate Cafe NYCTicketed
    ​PLANTED CAFE, Brooklyn
Open Saturday, 2026-11-21

Tuesday · Nov 24, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Making Waves With Math

    P.S. 329 The Surfside School, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Glia Journal Club

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-24

Sunday · Nov 29, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. NYMS collab walk with NYC Parks

    By New York Mycological Society
    Long Pond Park (Eugene Street Entrance), Staten Island
Open Sunday, 2026-11-29

Monday · Nov 30, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Marios M. Polycarpou: Designing Feedback Systems for Rare but Devastating Events

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Monday, 2026-11-30

Tuesday · Dec 1, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Lost Landmarks & Community Story Circle

    By The Bronx County Historical Society
    Mott Haven Library, The Bronx
    UnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  2. Good Work Live

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Tuesday, 2026-12-01

Wednesday · Dec 2, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
    Free

  2. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Adrien Peyrache

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-02

Thursday · Dec 3, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Neuroscience Special Seminar: Dr. Gil Eyal

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-12-03

Saturday · Dec 5, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. SkeptiCamp NYC

    By New York City SkepticsFree
    Manhattan
    Free

  2. Tom D's Big New York Show

    By Caveat · with Tom Delgado
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 1 more on Saturday · rated lower

  1. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.orgFree
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Free
Open Saturday, 2026-12-05

Sunday · Dec 6, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. The Brights Museum Walk and Talk with Charles

    By The New York City BrightsFree
    The American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
    Free

  2. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.org
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-12-06

Wednesday · Dec 9, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Elly Nedivi

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-09

Thursday · Dec 10, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Humanist Happy Hour

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-12-10

Sunday · Dec 13, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Yiddish Theater Walking Tour

    By Center for Jewish History · with Susannah TrubmanTicketed
    Manhattan

  2. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem
Open Sunday, 2026-12-13

Tuesday · Dec 15, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Glia Journal Club

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
Open Tuesday, 2026-12-15

Wednesday · Dec 16, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

    By Staten Island Museum
    Blue Heron Park, Staten Island

  2. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Carlos Brody

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Show 1 more on Wednesday · rated lower

  1. Drinking Skeptically

    By New York City SkepticsFree
    12th Street Ale House, Manhattan
    Free
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-16

Thursday · Dec 17, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Facts Machine: Science Comedy & Trivia

    By CaveatTicketed
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Thursday, 2026-12-17

Sunday · Jan 3, 2027

1 event shown on this page
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  1. The Brights Museum Walk and Talk with Charles

    By The New York City BrightsFree
    The American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2027-01-03

Wednesday · Jan 6, 2027

1 event shown on this page

  1. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Erin Rich

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2027-01-06

Wednesday · Jan 13, 2027

1 event shown on this page

  1. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Tim Buschman

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2027-01-13

Thursday · Jan 14, 2027

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Humanist Happy Hour

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2027-01-14

Tuesday · Jan 26, 2027

1 event shown on this page

  1. Glia Journal Club

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
Open Tuesday, 2027-01-26

Wednesday · Feb 3, 2027

1 event shown on this page

  1. Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Steve Siegelbaum

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    The Bronx
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2027-02-03

Sunday · Feb 7, 2027

1 event shown on this page
Show 1 more on Sunday · rated lower

  1. The Brights Museum Walk and Talk with Charles

    By The New York City BrightsFree
    The American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
    Free
Open Sunday, 2027-02-07
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