Events - June, 10, 2026

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

The Hero Returns: Lafayette and the Legacy of the Revolution

Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, better known as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a seminal figure in the American Revolution, renowned for his leadership of...

Art/Photo/Design, History/NYC, In Person

The Evolution of Asian Trade and Influence

Discover how the historic exchange of goods and ideas across Asia shaped the modern world through our current exhibition, Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon. From...

Books, In Person

Imaginative Firsts: On Writing Debut Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Wondering what it takes to write an immersive—and transgressive—speculative tale as a debut author? Join us for a conversation with sci-fi and fantasy novelists Joseph Eckert, Thomas...

Books, History/NYC, In Person, Virtual

Lightning Beneath the Sea: The Thrilling Race to Wire the World

The in-person program will be followed by a Book-signing and Reception.Presented in Partnership with The Victorian Society New YorkIn this program, based on his book, Lightning...

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

Liaquat Ahamed with Rana Foroohar: The Roots of Economic Crisis and 1873

What if our current economy didn’t stem from Washington or Silicon Valley, but in the financial panic of 1873?Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lords of Finance...

Free, History/NYC, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

CBH Talk | The Battle of Brooklyn Revisited: A Screening & Conversation

The Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the American Revolution, unfolded across landscapes many of us pass every day without realizing the history beneath...

Free, In Person

PhDs & Pints: Are Ivy Leagues Evil?

This is not a dry academic talk. Expect storytelling, humor, surprising insights, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments.“Are Ivy Leagues evil?”A night of...

Free, In Person, LGBTQ+

GeeksOut Presents: A Pride TTRPG Panel

Join us for a special panel discussion: "Roll for Diversity: Building & Running Inclusive TTRPGs", in partnership with GeeksOut!Panel Members:SHANNA GERMAINShanna Germain is an award-winning...

Art/Photo/Design, Free

The Modern Artist Merch Strategy

An interactive workshop on building a merch strategy across live shows, online channels, and fan communities.Join Merch Cat Founder Vanessa Ferrer and special guests Crystal...

Books, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Selected Shorts: First Time for Everything

First steps, falling in love, heartbreak...life is full of firsts. Join novelist and Selected Shorts host Meg Wolitzer for an evening of hilarious and poignant...

Free, In Person, Science/Tech/Health

Math Encounters: How Big is Infinity? How Big is Your Mind?

Infinity is one of the most mysterious ideas in human thought — it’s not a number you can calculate or a destination you can reach....

Free, History/NYC, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story

Join us for a live performance of Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story, led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, featuring retired FDNY firefighter Bill...

Free, History/NYC, In Person, Performing Arts/Film, Religion/Spirituality

Lost Music: Discovered and Recovered

The program showcases music “Lost & Found”—songs by Yiddish troubadours Nachum Sternheim and Mordecai Gebirtig, works by resistance fighter-poet Hannah Senesh and Hirsh Glik, and...

Art/Photo/Design, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Artist Talk: Céleste Boursier-Mougenot

Artist, musician, and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot discusses clinamen with art historian, contemporary art curator, and Director of the Pinault Collection Emma Lavigne.

Books, History/NYC, In Person

Translating Ideas in Literature: Vivek Narayanan & Anton Hur

What happens when ancient epics meet the modern avant-garde? Asia Society and Hanuman Editions present a conversation between poet Vivek Narayanan and writer Anton Hur....

History/NYC, In Person

Person Place Thing: Randy Cohen featuring Harold Holzer - SOLD OUT

Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but something...

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

Jack Halberstam, "Anarchitecture After Everything"

The Institute for Critical Social Inquiry will open part of its programming to the public – a series of lectures taught by this Summer's faculty...

Free, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Find Your Friends Screening

A free advance screening of Find Your Friends — a new Shudder original — at The Twisted Spine, followed by a Q&A with director Izabel...

Free, In Person, LGBTQ+, Performing Arts/Film

Cinema with a Cause: "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson"

Part of CLSJ's Cinema With A Cause series — monthly screenings of thought-provoking films followed by guided discussions on social justice and community impact. The...

Free, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

My Stolen Planet (Film Screening)

A screening of the acclaimed documentary film "My Stolen Planet."My Stolen Planet, by the award-winning filmmaker Farahnaz Sharifi, tells the personal story of being forced...

Free, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics, LGBTQ+, Performing Arts/Film

Film Screening: Milk (2008)

Part of Ottendorfer Library's Pride Month screening series. Milk (2008) — Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk, the San Francisco activist who became the first...