Events - June, 2, 2026

Books, History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

Frank Dikötter: How Communism Won China

Book Talk: Red Dawn Over China The outcome of China's Communist Revolution might still be open, but it is overdue to understand its origins. How...

Books, In Person

Notes on Writing: Process and Craft with Ramona Ausubel and Emily Rapp Black

Join us for a masterclass on craft and creating a sustainable writing practice with Ramona Ausubel, author of Unstuck: A Writer’s Guide, and Emily Rapp Black, author of I...

In Person, Religion/Spirituality

Ancient Rituals for Modern Times

Drinks on us and together we reimagine practices for everyday lifeWhat to expect: Food, drinks and good conversation, on us! Wine, beer and appetizers will be...

Books, In Person, LGBTQ+, Virtual

Brad Gooch, Good Morning Moon: A Snapshot of an American Family, with Amanda Vaill

The bestselling poet, novelist, and biographer focuses his keen eye inward in this luminous memoir about the decision to start a family later in life...

Art/Photo/Design, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

The Art of Saving Democracy

As we mark America’s 250th anniversary during a time of deep division and anxiety, we ask: Who are we becoming as a nation? In the...

Books, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics, Virtual

Jill Biden in Conversation with Whoopi Goldberg: View from the East Wing

Join us for a candid conversation with former First Lady Jill Biden about her life in the White House during a singular moment in US...

Art/Photo/Design, Free, In Person, LGBTQ+

Stewarding Artistic Legacy at Soft Network: Life and Work of Sheyla Baykal

In recognition of Pride Month—and the enduring influence of artists in shaping downtown New York.Penny Arcade, art historian Marcelo Gabriel Yáñez, and Soft Network deputy...

Art/Photo/Design, In Person

An Evening with Carol Bove

Join artist Carol Bove in a special evening of conversation with Katherine Brinson, Daskalopoulos Senior Curator of Contemporary Art and Director of Global Initiatives, as...

History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

The Wisdom Bar – "Red, Hype, & Blue: What 1976 Reveals About America at 250"

Expert-led lectures in bars and creative spaces across NYC.💭 Topic: What 1976 Reveals About America at 250🎤 Lecturer: Luke G. Boyd📍 Location: Tribeca at Fabrik...

Free, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

NYC and London Connect: Building Cities through Investment

The Regional Transportation Forum will bring leaders from both cities to spotlight how major transit investments—such as upgrades to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority network and...

Books, Free, In Person

The Siblings Panel

Literary friends and local authors Andrew Martin (Down Time, Early Work, Cool for America), Christine Smallwood (The Life of the Mind, La Captive), and Lynn...

Books, Free, History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics, Virtual

Sam Tanenhaus — Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America

Decent people should ignore politics, if only they could be confident that politics would ignore them. –William F. BuckleyRoosevelt House is pleased to present bestselling author...

In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics, Science/Tech/Health