“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.)
As Thanksgiving—America’s very own holiday—looms, let’s stuff ourselves with knowledge about our national heritage. Here’s a feast of upcoming talks, shows and celebrations all dealing with U.S. icons and institutions, social issues and celebrities. Read more
Columbus Day has come and gone; it’s one of those holidays that, alas, barely seems to register nowadays—except, perhaps, as an excuse for sales. Still, it’s inspiration enough for us to celebrate the considerable cultural gifts of la bella Italia. From food to music, here are some upcoming Italian-themed activities, screenings and events. Ciao, baby. Read more
The New York Film Festival finishes up this weekend. If you haven’t gotten enough of a flicks fix, fear not: in the upcoming weeks, there are plenty of other cinematic events around town to keep the movie magic going. We’re looking forward to a Pilgrim documentary, the Royal Ballet and a talk on justice from a Supreme Court justice. Read more
Bring on Archtober 2015. New York’s annual Architecture and Design Month, now in its fifth year, is a celebration of all things architectural. Running October 1 through October 31, this year’s festival features over 150 events, from lectures to activities to exhibitions. Out of this bounty of offerings, we’ve selected a few events that are sure to please, along with a few tips for making the most of Archtober 2015 in New York City. Read more