Jan. 29: LIVE at the New York Public Library, Fred Armisen, Izaac Mizrahi & More

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LIVE at the New York Public Library: Meet some of the greatest writers, filmmakers, artists and novelists of our time this spring when the likes of Wes Anderson, Malcolm Gladwell, Kara Walker, Douglas Coupland, Chuck Palahniuk and others stop by to discuss their creative inspirations and latest projects at the New York Public Library. See the complete spring schedule. Tickets: $25, $15 for NYPL members. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. EST!

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Portlandia’s Fred Armisen and
Carrie Brownstein
IFC’s Portlandia returns next month. Catch its Stumptown-spoofing co-creators/writers/stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein at the 92nd Street Y when they discuss the new season. When & Where: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. at 92nd Street Y

Top 10 Upcoming Lectures, Readings & Discussions in NYC

• Join Folk Couture designer John Bartlett to learn about his artistic process. Reception to follow. Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m. at the American Folk Art Museum

• Catch a screening of the documentary film Meat Hooked! (2012) with its director Suzanne Wasserman and Joshua Applestone, founder of Fleisher’s Grassfed and Organic Meats, moderated by New York Times dining reporter. Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York

• Meet award-winning illustrator and graphic designer David Plunkert who will present his conceptual illustrations and posters. Friday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. at the Society of Illustrators

• Listen to a talk on Putin, Politics and the Winter Olympics with professor Ralph Buultjens, a leading analyst of world affairs. Sunday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y

• Discover more about the world above us at Asteroids: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors and learn about new findings. Monday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the American Museum of Natural History

• Get a behind-the-scenes look into the fashion world with Isaac Mizrahi and Fern Mallis. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y

• Learn about Japan’s playful and avant-gare take on Victorian-era clothing — Lolita. Fashion show to follow. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. at Japan Society

• Attend a book talk and signing with Russian-American author Lara Vapnyar who will read from her new novel The Scent of Pine. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. at Macaulay Honors College

•B.J. Novak reads from his new book based on his live performances. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space

• Meet award-winning author E.L. Doctorow as he introduces his latest book Andrew’s Brain. Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble – Union Square