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Sunday · Nov 15, 2026

12 events shown on this page

  1. Open Studio: Play with Paper

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  2. Poetry Today Book Club: "Trilce" by César Vallejo

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - East Village, Manhattan

  3. Words that Connect: An Introduction to Compassionate Communication

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

  4. Gay in The Garden

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  5. Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band

    By Wave Hill
    Wave Hill

  6. Alien Anchors Vol. II

    By Caveat · with Niranjani Reddi, Shreya Ambatti and 1 more
    Caveat, Manhattan

  7. Hands-On: Drawing

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  8. Classical Interludes: João Luis Rezende

    By Brooklyn Public Library · with João LuizFree
    Central Library, Dweck Center
    Free

  9. NYC Master Chorale: This Love Between Us

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan
Show 3 more on Sunday · rated lower

  1. Young Ethical Explorers

    By New York Society for Ethical Culture
    Adler Study (514), Manhattan

  2. 中文公眾導覽 Museum Tour in Mandarin Chinese

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  3. Practical Philosophy Meetup

    By Practical Philosophy Club - New YorkFree
    Olympic Tower Atrium, Manhattan
    Free
Open Sunday, 2026-11-15

Monday · Nov 16, 2026

8 events shown on this page

  1. World of Our Fathers at 50

    By Center for Jewish History · with Hasia Diner, Tony Michels and 2 moreFree
    Free

  2. And Scene

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan

  3. Visions and Revisions: A Poetry Workshop to Read, Cultivate, and Gather

    With Robin AguirreTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Broadway Close Up: Bound for Broadway

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan

  5. Jo March Madness

    By Caveat · with Ben Langhorst and Charlotte Murray
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 3 more on Monday · rated lower

  1. Espinosa Nova, a revival from the Mexican 16th century

    By The Cooper Union

  2. Diamonds of the Night

    By Center for Jewish History · with Jonathan Brent, Eva Lustigová and 2 moreTicketed
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Drawing from a Distance

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum
    Conflicting details
    Conflicting details
Open Monday, 2026-11-16

Tuesday · Nov 17, 2026

12 events shown on this page

  1. Filling the Blank Page

    By Baruch College
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. When The Bronx MOved Dance Workshop

    By The Bronx County Historical Society · with Bboy London
    NYPL Tremont Branch, The Bronx
    UnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  3. Ornamental Cornices: Manhattan’s Sheet-Metal Masterpieces

    By The Skyscraper Museum · with Henry C. MillmanFree
    The Skyscraper Museum
    FreeConflicting detailsHidden gem
    Conflicting details

  4. Ink & Drink

    With Robin AguirreFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn

  6. 2026 National Book Awards Finalist Reading

    By NYU Skirball
    NYU Skirball Center, Manhattan

  7. Jewish Dating Game

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan

  8. Broadway on Screen: Fallen Angels by Noël Coward

    By Symphony SpaceTicketed
    Symphony Space

  9. Story-oke: Sing and Tell

    By Caveat · with Shyaporn Theerakulstit
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 3 more on Tuesday · rated lower

  1. ArteEast Presents Sunshine Express

    By BAM

  2. Rachel Cusk: Life of M

    By Pioneer WorksTicketed
    Pioneer Works

  3. Drink 'N Draft: Creative Writing Workshop

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - East Village, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-17

Wednesday · Nov 18, 2026

12 events shown on this page

  1. Plot Twist: Jewish Joy

    By Center for Jewish HistoryFree
    Center for Jewish History
    FreeHidden gem

  2. Clay, Country, and Concrete: Tracing Augusta Savage from Harlem to The Bronx

    By The Bronx County Historical Society · with Dr. La Tasha Brown
    Virtual Lecture on Zoom
    Conflicting details
    Conflicting details

  3. Fleeing for Survival

    By Center for Jewish HistoryTicketed
    Center for Jewish History
Show 9 more on Wednesday · rated lower

  1. Decorative Art of the USSR…

    By Bard Graduate Center · with Yelena McLane

  2. MathPlay for 4’s

    By National Museum of Mathematics

  3. The Battle to Breathe - Film Screening and Q&A

    By The New York Academy of Sciences

  4. Gouache Florals

    By Brooklyn Brainery
    Brooklyn Brainery

  5. White Lilies Release Show

    By Climate Cafe NYC
    Littlefield, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Songwriter Circle

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

  7. The Most of Nora Ephron, hosted by Meg Wolitzer

    By Symphony SpaceTicketed
    Symphony Space

  8. Pitch Roast Live

    By Caveat · with Noah Obstfeld
    Caveat, Manhattan

  9. Sorry We're Here: A Sketch Variety Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-18

Thursday · Nov 19, 2026

12 events shown on this page

  1. Art and AgriCulture

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  2. 'Light It': Learn How to Solder, Wire, and Build a Wooden Lamp

    With Corey BelaiefTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Modus: Celebrating America's 250

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan

  4. Helen Tworkov on Buddhism in America Across Generations with Oneika Mays & Cyrus Dunham

    By Brooklyn Public Library · with Helen Tworkov
    Central Library, Dweck Center

  5. Do It Live w/ Chika

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 7 more on Thursday · rated lower

  1. Gallery Tour

    By Bard Graduate Center

  2. NT Live: Golden Boy

    By Symphony SpaceTicketed
    Symphony Space

  3. Material Variance by Lola Ben-Alon

    By Van Alen InstituteFree
    Van Alen Institute, Brooklyn
    Free

  4. Watercolor Food Illustration

    By Brooklyn Brainery
    Brooklyn Brainery

  5. The Real Process Behind Writing a Novel: Author's Account

    By The Wisdom BarTicketed
    Bibliotheque, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Facts Machine: Science Comedy & Trivia

    By CaveatTicketed
    Caveat, Manhattan

  7. Trial by Fire

    By The Story Collider
    QED Astoria
Open Thursday, 2026-11-19

Friday · Nov 20, 2026

6 events shown on this page

  1. A Universe of Grief

    By Simons Foundation · with Amy Secunda, Ain Gordon and 2 moreFree
    Gerald D. Fischbach Auditorium, Manhattan
    FreeHidden gem

  2. A Body Made Home: They Black Trans Love with Dr. Kai Marshall Green

    By cafeconlibrosbk.com · with Dr. Kai Marshall Green
    Cafe con Libros, Brooklyn

  3. Joris Lacoste: Nexus de l’adoration

    By NYU Skirball
    NYU Skirball Center, Manhattan

  4. Laughmasters

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 2 more on Friday · rated lower

  1. A Christmas Carol

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. The Welcome Table: Film Screening, Dinner, & Party

    By Climate Cafe NYCFree
    37 Grand Ave, Brooklyn
    Free
Open Friday, 2026-11-20

Saturday · Nov 21, 2026

10 events shown on this page

  1. Art for Families: Continuity

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  2. Family Farmacy

    By The Horticultural Society of New York
    The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Manhattan

  3. Exploring One of New York's Iconic Fifth Ave Institutions

    Free
    New York City ( NYC )
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Natural Perfume Blending

    By Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  5. The Hands Free & Dance Heginbotham: The Party Scene

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan

  6. Drunk Planet Earth

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 4 more on Saturday · rated lower

  1. Joris Lacoste: Nexus de l’adoration

    By NYU Skirball

  2. Imitation of Life

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    The Shed

  3. AICF/ Montefiore Urology Prostate Cancer Screening Event

    By montefioreeinstein.org
    St. Jerome Hands Community Center

  4. The Art of Bonsai

    By Brooklyn Brainery
    Brooklyn Brainery
Open Saturday, 2026-11-21

Sunday · Nov 22, 2026

13 events shown on this page

  1. Create Yourself Calm: Art As Spiritual Medicine

    With Jessie
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Songs of Resistance with Brooklyn Ethical Voices

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn

  3. Somewhat Shakespeare

    By Caveat · with Neal Bledsoe, Alexandra Dickson and 2 more
    Caveat, Manhattan

  4. National Theatre Live Screening: Golden Boy

    By NYU Skirball
    NYU Skirball Center, Manhattan

  5. Roman Fever: Louis Karchin & Joan Ross Sorkin

    By Kaufman Music CenterTicketed
    Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan

  6. Adventures in Baby Hitting

    By Caveat · with Joshua Ritter
    Caveat, Manhattan

  7. Practical Philosophy Meetup

    By Practical Philosophy Club - New YorkFree
    Olympic Tower Atrium, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  8. Comedians Interview Experts: Rediscovering ancient wisdom with Mick Szal and June Cohen

    By Caveat · with Mick Szal and June Cohen
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 5 more on Sunday · rated lower

  1. Transit Tots

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Art for Tots (Ages 3–4): Light

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  3. Food For Thought (F4T)

    By Center for Inquiry New York CityFree
    Phebe's Tavern & Grill, Manhattan
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed

  4. Garden Highlights Walk

    By Wave HillFree
    Wave Hill
    Free

  5. Writers Group

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-11-22

Monday · Nov 23, 2026

6 events shown on this page

  1. Music in Our Time 2026 - Fleeing for Survival

    By Center for Jewish HistoryTicketed
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Fania's World of Flavors, Smells, and Colors

    By Center for Jewish History · with Andrzej Ciecierski and Barbara Kirshenblatt-GimblettTicketed

  3. Concert

    By Center for Jewish HistoryTicketed
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. The Pachelbel Rant 20th Anniversary Show

    By Caveat
    Caveat, Manhattan
Show 2 more on Monday · rated lower

  1. Senior Portraits

    By Baruch College
    BAR01 - B-2-110
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Satisfying Still Lifes in Watercolor

    By Brooklyn Brainery
Open Monday, 2026-11-23

Tuesday · Nov 24, 2026

5 events shown on this page

  1. Ink & Drink

    With Robin AguirreFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Show 4 more on Tuesday · rated lower

  1. Art for Tots (Ages 1–2): Light

    By The Noguchi Museum
    The Noguchi Museum

  2. Watercolor Fundamentals: The Very Basics

    By Brooklyn Brainery
    Brooklyn Brainery

  3. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn

  4. Drink 'N Draft: Creative Writing Workshop

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-24

Wednesday · Nov 25, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. At the Hearth: Food, Festivities, and Design

    Free
    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Lectures on Tap - "When Art Was Dangerous: Surrealism During World War II"

    By Caveat · with Professor JR Pepper
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-25

Friday · Nov 27, 2026

2 events shown on this page
Show 2 more on Friday · rated lower

  1. Spring Awakening

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Studio Seaview

  2. A View from the Bridge

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
Open Friday, 2026-11-27
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