Spring is starting, the blood is stirring—time to get the legs moving farther than the closest subway station. Here are several stimulating walking tours around New York in the upcoming weeks. (And since the weather can be treacherous this time of year, we’ve included some indoor expeditions, too.) Read more
The New York Public Library’s free public programs have something for everyone, with a dense spring slate that includes fresh insights into William Shakespeare, the wild success of the fast food industry and an insider’s look at the raising of One World Trade Center. Our picks for the best of spring talks at the New York Public Library follow. Read more
It’s not too late to say Happy New Year—in fact, it’s just the right time: February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year (the Year of the Monkey in 2016). From art to talks to performances, we present some ways to celebrate, Sino-style, throughout the month. The extension is entirely appropriate, since the Chinese—smart people that they are—traditionally keep the new year’s party going for at least a couple of weeks. Read more
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“I want a hero,” Byron wrote at the beginning of Don Juan. Well, we want a heroine—and in the upcoming weeks, we have plenty of options. Here are talks, performances, and events centered around ladies who’ve led the pack in their chosen fields, from couture to crime-fighting, music to medicine. Read more
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As we embark on a new year, it seems fitting to celebrate the world around us, from deep into the earth to deep into outer space (and cyberspace). Here’s a roster of events themed around things terrestrial, oceanic, celestial and wherever it is “the cloud” resides. Read more
Here at Thought Gallery we love all our listings (would we steer you towards anything but the best?), but some strike our fancy in a special way, reflecting a lifelong fascination, or a topic we’ve recently wanted to explore, or—okay, sometimes it’s a thing that just sounds cool. Here’s a roster of what we’re looking forward to early in 2016—talks, activities and performances guaranteed to beat the post-holiday blues. Read more
New York abounds in concerts during the holiday season. But if you’ve had it with Handel’s Messiah (exhilarating piece, to be sure, but how many “hallelujahs!” can you hear?), hearken to our suggestions for some alternatives musical performances during the remainder of the year. Some lean to the traditional, others are more unusual, but all offer original ways to get into the festive spirit. Read more
Jews around the world are in the midst of the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. To commemorate the Festival of Lights, we thought we’d shed some light on Jewish-themed talks, activities and performances around New York in the upcoming weeks. In their various ways—some overt, some subtle—all testify to the culture, talent and outlook of the Chosen People. (You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy.)