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Smart Things to Do in NYC This Week

Posted on April 11, 2025 Posted by Ethan Wolff

Looking for smart things to do in New York this week? Thought Gallery has a collection of talks and lectures, from “The Case for a Philosophical Life” to Robert Caro and Robert Crumb appearances to a conversation on the neuroscience of choice.

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Smart Things to Do This Weekend

Posted on March 27, 2025 Posted by Ethan Wolff

Looking for engaging talks, thought-provoking lectures, and smart performances in New York City this weekend (March 28-30)? We’ve rounded up the best events, from cutting-edge theater and musical explorations to historical insights and rare book pop-ups. Whether you’re interested in radical comix, Appalachian poetry, or the politics of the High Renaissance, there’s something for everyone.

Things to Do in April: Smart NYC Events for Each Day This Month

Posted on March 27, 2025 Posted by Ethan Wolff

By Ethan Wolff

A Nobel Laureate. A Supreme Court justice. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author. April is full of smart things to do in NYC, from looks at recent city history to performance-talk hybrids to insider tours.

Tribeca Art Show | Faith Wilding: Inside, Outside, Alive in the Shell

Posted on March 19, 2025 Posted by Ethan Wolff

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What’s Cooking: Upcoming NYC Food and Drink Talks

Posted on March 11, 2025 Posted by Ethan Wolff

Explore culinary arts, wine, history, and the intersection of culture and cuisine with these upcoming food and drink talks.

Go Behind The Experience at the Museum of the City of New York

Posted on April 5, 2021 Posted by Ethan Wolff

The world’s smallest art masterpiece. The famous art you’re probably carrying in your wallet. New York City’s unique resilience. The Behind The Experience video series discovers these and more little-known city secrets hidden inside the Museum of the City of New York.

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Climate Week NYC: Upcoming Virtual Talks on Climate Change

Posted on September 17, 2020 Posted by Ethan Wolff

If you’re looking for any silver linings in this terrible time it’s that we may come out of it with a new set of priorities. Starting Monday, the city will host Climate Week NYC, with the hope that we begin to address in earnest what is becoming increasingly obvious. Learn more, and prepare for the future, at these upcoming talks around climate change, highlighted by appearances from Jane Fonda and the first female President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.

Upcoming Virtual Talks Around Social Justice

Posted on September 3, 2020 Posted by Ethan Wolff

With a pivotal election just two months off it’s an essential time to stay informed. It’s also a prime season for learning more about less-hyped aspects of our society. The coming weeks bring many important talks around social justice, covering everything from women’s suffrage to speaking truth to power to a pair of Nobel Prize winners on economic inequality.

The September Calendar: Events for Each Day This Month

Posted on August 27, 2020 Posted by Ethan Wolff

By Ethan Wolff

Wait, September? It seemed like time was standing still. As we gear up for fall there are legions of good talks and cultural experiences waiting, mostly still virtual, although a couple of in-person opportunities are sprinkled in. We’re looking forward to talks on Spinoza, Audre Lorde, and the medicine of “Game of Thrones.”

NYC Culture: Museum Reopening Dates and More IRL Activities

Posted on August 20, 2020 Posted by Ethan Wolff

With the state infection rate below 1% for more than 12 days in a row, the Governor has cleared the way for indoor culture to return. Starting next Monday, museums can reopen with safety and cleaning protocols in place, although admission will be limited to 25% of capacity. We’ve got a rundown of what’s opening when as well as other cultural outlets providing “in real life” opportunities.

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Smart Things to Do in NYC This Week

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Things to Do in April: Smart NYC Events for Each Day This Month

By Ethan Wolff

Tribeca Art Show | Faith Wilding: Inside, Outside, Alive in the Shell

What’s Cooking: Upcoming NYC Food and Drink Talks

Go Behind The Experience at the Museum of the City of New York

Climate Week NYC: Upcoming Virtual Talks on Climate Change

Upcoming Virtual Talks Around Social Justice

The September Calendar: Events for Each Day This Month

By Ethan Wolff

NYC Culture: Museum Reopening Dates and More IRL Activities