March 13-20: Orange Is the New Black, Lorrie Moore, Anya Von Bremzen & More

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Top NYC Venues for Intriguing Lectures and Events, Plus Trivia

There really is no experience like sitting in a lecture hall or cozy room with your favorite author, a leading scientist or renowned historian. Where else can you interact with figures you only read about or see on TV? In New York City, there are countless events happening each week. Here, the best venues to check out for interesting lectures, readings and discussions. Trivia lovers: See how much you know about the city’s top institutions.

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Comedienne, Actress & Author Susie Essman

Spend an evening with Susie Essman, who has played Susie Greene on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and learn about her new Upper West Side-set comedy Putzel. She will be interviewed by Judy Gold, a daytime Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. When & Where: Thursday, April 3, 8:15 p.m. at 92nd Street Y

• Brookings Institute senior fellow Eswar Prasad discusses how the U.S. dollar came to have a central role in the world economy. Thursday, March 13, 12:30 p.m. at The Museum of American Finance

• Learn about American author Lorrie Moore‘s book Bark: Stories, her first in 15 years. Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space

• Join writers Gregory Maguire, Leonard Marcus and Rebecca Stead to celebrate the 50th anniversary publication of beloved book Harriet the Spy. Saturday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. at 92nd Street Y

• Meet author Piper Kerman of Orange Is the New Black, the memoir-turned Netflix series, who will lead a discussion among formerly incarcerated women. Saturday, March 15, 3:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Museum

• The highest-earning female poker player and psychologist get together to discuss how to maintain focus without appearing that you are. Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art

• Meet three young Americans who were held captive in Iran for two years at the launch of their book: A Sliver of Light: Three Americans Imprisoned in Iran. Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble – Upper West Side

• Discover The Art of Soviet Cooking with author Anya Von Bremzen. Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Tenement Museum

• How have media and literature shaped The White House? Join renowned presidential historians as they debate these issues. Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the American Museum of Natural History

• Take a trip back to the ’80s, an era that brought a new generation of short stories. Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space

• Watch the world’s first hip-hop motion picture and attend a Q-and-A with director Charlie Ahern and two legendary street artists. Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York