Feb. 5: BAM Giveaway, Tracy Morgan, The Met Curators & More
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Giveaway!: Attend the final Unbound literary event at Brooklyn Academy of Music to meet Alain de Botton, renowned essayist and author of The News: A User’s Manual. Q-and-A session and book signing will follow. Unbound is a literary series put together by BAM and Greenlight Bookstore, an independent shop in Brooklyn, to bring the most notable authors on stage for an exclusive launch of their latest works. When & Where: Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. at BAM. Enter now for a chance to score 2 tickets to this final Unbound event.
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An Evening with Tracy Morgan
Join SNL veteran and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan for a night of unpredictability and humor as he discusses life as a stand-up comedian and sketch-comedy, growing up in New York City and his future plans. When & Where: Wednesday, April 16, 8 p.m. at 92nd Street Y
• Learn about sustainable energy and how it might be used in our future architecture with Sean Lally, architect, and Michelle Addington, Yale professor of sustainable architectural design. Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at the Van Alen Institute
• Join award-winning author E. L. Doctorow for a reading from his new book Andrew’s Brain. Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble – Union Square
• Meet Tony- and Oscar-winning playwright, screenwriter and director John Patrick Shanley who will discuss his career and latest production Outside Mullingar. Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at the Glucksman Ireland House NYU
• Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a free museum tour, themed drinks, music and more. Friday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. at the Asia Society and Museum
• Observe Black History Month with live music, dance, special guest Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and more. Saturday, Feb. 8, 12-5 p.m. at the American Museum of Natural History
• Uncover how Carlo Scarpa changed architecture and glass at a discussion with The Met Museum curator on Venetian glass. Sunday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Attend a discussion about the defining influence of Korean culture with playwright Young Jean Lee and The Met curators of Silla: Korea’s Golden Kingdom. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Spend an evening with artists and designers of NYC at Made In New York. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the New York School of Interior Design
• Attend an illustrated talk with artist and author Chris Pape as he discusses New York Subway Art of the 1970s and ’80s. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York
• Hear a lively debate on whether Snowden was justified with his legal adviser and former CIA and chairman, among others. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:45 p.m. at Merkin Concert Hall
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