Join author Daniel Wallace, screenwriter John August, producers and cast for a special conversation and performance at 92nd Street Y on Nov. 24. Read more
by Lisa Chung
When the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes to the public for the evening, a select group of curators, artists, musicians and scientists gather at the institution’s 700-seat auditorium for intimate conversations in a new series of ticketed talks called Spark. Read more
In an evening at the 92nd Street Y, Robert Thurman and Sharon Stalzberg will explain how and why “anger” and “hatred” become addictive. Moderated by Uma Thurman, the talk will examine why these emotions are destructive and how to use our most unpleasant feelings to turn the key to becoming whole and happy. Read more
Beginning Nov. 8 through March 23, 2014, The Jewish Museum will present Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix: A Retrospective to celebrate the career of one of the most influential living comics artists: Art Spiegelman. Join Spiegelman and playwright Tony Kushner, both Pulitzer Prize winners, when they discuss issues of authorship and identity later this winter. Read more
From discussions with historians and scientists to author meetings and book signings, a variety of top talks and readings happening this November.
Take a rare look into the creative process of musicians and examine the unique effects music has on culture at these lectures, discussions and screenings.
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Attend a one-time lecture with award-winning writer and journalist Charles Montgomery who will examine the relationship between happiness and urban design with two complimentary tickets. Explore the exhibition gallery after museum hours and mingle with Montgomery and others at the cafe. Read more
At last night’s preview event for the Brooklyn Museum’s exhibition The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry-Maxime Loriot shed light on the painstaking process of condensing such an extensive career. The exhibit opens Friday, Oct. 25. Read more
Get up close and personal with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as they discuss their careers and work at various talks, readings and panel discussions in New York City this winter. Read more
Some of comic’s biggest fans, including legends Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Wanda Sykes, and Whitney Cummings, at this year’s New York Comedy Festival. Read more