Featured Events in New York in October 2024 (May Updated)

Join us for the 1 Year Anniversary of Erotica NYC at Fushimi Times Square on Saturday, October 19! Hosted By Katherine Nunez, this adult-themed celebration will be a night to remember, filled with costumes, music, and live entertainment. Doors open at 8 PM. Dance to an epic soundtrack spun by Anthony Vera, featuring Club Anthems, Hip Hop, House, Latin, and even your Favorite TV Show Tunes. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with Live Cosplay Performances, gaming stations, and more! Don't miss out on the Pro Photo Section, where you can get pictures with all your favorite characters. cash bar, food, and hookah available for purchase. Table reservations are highly recommended for the ultimate group experience, with special food and bottle packages available for your cosplay crew. This is an adult-themed event (21+ only)—ID is required at the door. Information Source: The Headliners Inc. | eventbrite

Move beyond method. Join Sarah for a 2 hour ride as you utilize your senses in the pursuit of self discovery. The application of near stillness, challenging yoga sequencing, vigorous chakra shaking & self massage, gives you the opportunity to create the space all the pieces of you deserve. All of this accompanied bythe best soundscape you’ve ever experienced in a fitness or yoga class. During this guided movement session we will pull from multiple movement methods that include yoga, gyrokinesis, & dance training techniques. Seamlessly blending them with moments of silence, meditation, & music curated to light you up, you can create a movement experience that is unique to you. The class is designed to expand upon your current movement practice. Experience in yoga or another movement technique is recommended. More about Sarah & Dream Sequence... @nolifejustdance whoissarahsinger.com Information Source: Sarah Singer | eventbrite

LAN Party Presents New York Comic Con Afterparty 2024 Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Location: OS NYC, 50 Bowery, New York, NY --- Event Description: 🎉 Join us for the ultimate New York Comic Con Afterparty! 🎉 Celebrate your weekend of fandom in style at OS NYC, just a stone's throw away from the Javits Center. After a day of panels, signings, and cosplay, unwind with fellow fans, creators, and industry professionals! What to Expect: ✨ Live DJ & Dancing: Groove to the beats of our amazing DJs spinning the best in soca and dance classics. 🎨 Epic Cosplay: Show off your creative costumes and best characters for the night 🍹 Themed Cocktails: Enjoy signature drinks inspired by your favorite characters and franchises. 🖌️ Art & Merchandise Vendors: Browse exclusive artwork and merch from local artists and creators. 🎤 Special Guests: Meet surprise guests from the comic and entertainment industry! Tickets - General Admission: $35 Ages: 21+ only. ID required for entry. Dress Code: Come in your best cosplay or casual attire—just be ready to have fun! Don't miss out on the biggest party of NYCC weekend! Grab your tickets now, and let's make some unforgettable memories together! Follow Us: Stay updated on event news and special announcements by following us on (https://www.instagram.com/_lanparty_/?hl=en). Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to another guest if you're unable to attend. --- Get your tickets now and let the celebration begin! 🥳 Information Source: LAN Party Studios | eventbrite

Following up last year’s art exhibition, Thought Experience 2: Think Again is an art exhibition located at the heart of New York, combining today’s pressing topics with conceptual art. The exhibits tackle issues from: Social Media, Money, War, Politics, Animals, and More! The exhibits pose a few questions: What is the value of things? What is the cost? Where are we going from here? What is “out there”? What is truth? What is real? What can we do to change the future? Some of the exhibits are interactive and guests are encouraged to engage! There are many mixed-media wall pieces as well as sculptures! About the Artist Behind the Thought Experience is Roger Wu who started his career at Goldman Sachs on Wall Street, took a detour through Hollywood by acting in Law and Order, Zoolander, and other shows, and started a few technology companies, two of which sold. He has created art since 2010 and won a Webby Award for “Trapped” in the Experimental category. He holds a Guinness Record, competed in eating contests and bodybuilding (not at the same time), and is on the board of Brooklyn Curling and ChaShaMa. He holds three degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and lives in New York. For more information on Roger visit his website and follow him on Instagram. Information Source: Chashama | eventbrite

This October 19th and 20th, the Singapore Literature Festival returns to New York City for a weekend of conversations featuring writers and artists from the Asian diaspora and beyond. The festival opens with a keynote talk on transnational theater and an exclusive film premiere. The second day of the Festival will feature panels, a staged reading and reception at the Asian American Writers' Workshop. Information Source: Singapore Unbound | eventbrite

Lakeside Community Skate is Here:Enjoy a Sunday morning on the rink with friends and family at one of our Community Skate events FT Sk8 Mafia Highrollers NYC! Come solo or join in with our skating community for a fun and energetic Sunday. Don't miss out! FREE SKATE LESSONS This event will include: Admissions included with your ticketSkate Rentals + $6EVENT TIME 12:00PM-1:30PM Doors open at 11:45AM and access to the rink starts starts promptly at 12:00PM SKATE RENTALS Skate Rentals are $6 Our skate rentals go up to a size 15. You are welcome to bring your own roller skates or roller blades to wear. The rink is a polished concrete surface. Indoor wheels are recommended. PROTECTIVE GEAR Helmets, knee pads, and wrist pads are available to rent. Helmets: $6 / Knee Pads: $3 / Wrist Pads: $3 Roller Skating is a sport. If you do not want to accept the risks involved in roller skating, we advise you to refrain from participating. All guests are required to sign an acknowledgement of risk release form before entry into our rink. LOCKERS Small: $3 / Large: $8 CAFE & BAR Lakeside offers a variety of food and beverage options from our Cafe and outdoor bar, including beer, wine and specialty cocktails! After you skate, stop by Grub & Games for delicious food and family friendly arcade games! PRO TIPS We strongly recommend arriving early as Skate Rentals are not guaranteed due to limited supply.DIRECTIONS Subway: B, Q, and S trains to Prospect Park station Vehicles are not allowed inside Prospect Park. Only street parking is available. FINE PRINT Advance tickets are only valid for the date indicated on the receipt. Tickets/Packages are non-refundable and non-transferable. All sales are final.Doors open at 11:45am. Access to the Rink starts promptly at 12:00pm.Rain or Shine. Please check www.lakesidebrooklyn.com in case of extreme weather conditions for any cancellations.We strongly recommend arriving before 12:00pm as Skate Rentals are not guaranteed due to limited supply. Socks must be worn with all skate rentals.No change or partial credit will be provided for any components of the package (including Food & Beverage Vouchers not redeemed during the event). This offer has no cash value.All guests are to comply with the 2024 Terms and Conditions of Lakeside Brooklyn, LLC. Information Source: Lakeside Prospect Park | eventbrite

Monthly Workshop to help beginners learn how to twerk. 90 minute session. This is a specially designed class for every day men and women to learn the basic fundamentals of twerking. Beginners Course Twerking 101 From booty shaking, body rolls, hip, booty and cheek isolation as well as hair whips and more. Twerk moves are broken down step by step to help anyone master the basics. As you learn the basic we will add on move advanced moves including speed, directions, levels, floor work, wall twerks and more. This is a fun ratchet fitness class taught in a tasteful manner. Learn the popular dance moves from Nicki Minaji, Beyonce and Rihanna's music videos. ​ Workshop includes a fitness portion to help strengthen your muscles and increase flexibility. Which includes but not limited to arms, legs, thighs, booty, and stomach. Information Source: NYC TWERKOUT FITNESS | eventbrite

Calling all medical professionals! The highly anticipated Topics in Emergency Medicine 2024 event is set to take place at the stunning New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. From October 21st to 24th, experts in the field will gather in the heart of New York City to explore the latest advancements and trends in emergency medicine. With a lineup of renowned speakers and an array of cutting-edge workshops, this four-day event promises to be an invaluable experience for anyone in the medical field. Attendees will have the chance to network with their peers, gain new insights, and stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving industry. Topics in Emergency Medicine 2024 is not just a conference; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of medical innovation. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge in the vibrant setting of New York. Mark your calendars and prepare for an event that will surely shape the future of emergency medicine.

Celebrating Broadway stories involving Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander artists, this event features conversations with Baayork Lee, Lori Tan Chinn, and others and a peek at archival footage from the Billy Rose Theatre Division at the Library for the Performing Arts. SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Check-in line forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. Five minutes before the advertised start time, all seats are released, regardless of registration, to our patrons in the stand-by line. If you arrive after the program starts, you will be seated at the discretion of our front-of-house staff. STANDBY LINE | If registration is sold out or has ended, do not fret! We welcome you to come to the Library regardless of registration status and wait in our standby line, which forms 45 minutes before the advertised start time. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs. ASSISTIVE LISTENING AND ASL | ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. BRUNO WALTER POLICY | Please note that any unoccupied seat will be released five minutes before the show begins and holding seats for anyone beyond that is prohibited. There is no food or drink allowed inside the venue. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs may be photographed and recorded by and at the discretion of the Library for the Performing Arts and will post signs indicating as such. If you would prefer your image not be captured, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Attending any program indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any and all purposes of the New York Public Library. PRESS | Please send all press inquiries to Alex Teplitzky at alexteplitzky@nypl.org. Please note that all recording, including professional video recordings, are prohibited without expressed consent from the Library. Information Source: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts | eventbrite

121 Mining Investment New York 2024 is set to be a pivotal event in the mining industry, taking place at Convene, located at 117 W 46th Street, New York, USA. Scheduled from October 21 to October 22, 2024, this gathering promises to bring together key stakeholders, including mining executives, investors, and industry experts. With a focus on fostering meaningful connections and facilitating high-level discussions, the event aims to provide a platform for exploring investment opportunities, sharing insights on market trends, and discussing innovative strategies. Attendees can expect a well-curated agenda featuring presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions, all designed to drive the mining sector forward. The strategic location in New York, a global financial hub, underscores the event's significance and its potential to influence the future of mining investments.

Kyle is an Emmy, Peabody and Writer’s Guild Award winning comedy writer. He also won an Emmy for the most outstanding original music for the song “Girl You Don’t Need Make Up”. Coming up Kyle stars in the new Jerry Seinfeld movie Unfrosted as both Johnny Carson and Walter Cronkite, along with a new cartoon series starring Adam Carolla. Kyle can also be heard regularly on the Howard Stern Show and the Adam Carolla Podcast, doing various impressions. Kyle has a significant online presence with over 1.3 million followers and was featured in The New York times best comedy of 2018. Kyle starred in several sketches on the hit Comedy Central show “Inside Amy Schumer”. He also recurred on “Reno 911” as Craig a.k.a The Truckee River Killer, and worked as a series regular and writer on FOX’s “Cedric the Entertainer Presents”. As a standup comic Kyle has had his own half hour special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Conan O’brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Seth Meyers, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson along with numerous festival performances including SF Sketch Fest, Montreal and Chicago Just For Laughs. @kyledunnigan1 Bar Opens 5:30pm 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show $29.75 GA Ages 21+ *This event is General Admission standing and seating. Seating is first come first served and not guaranteed. Arrive early for best seat selection **You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to enter The Bell House, no exceptions (A photo of a license is not admissible) $.25 per ticket sold benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community. For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com. Information Source: The Bell House | eventbrite

IN-STORE EVENT Monday, October 21, 7:30 PM Book launch: Emily Hyland presentsDivorced Business Partners In conversation with José Olivarez Pizza, cupcakes, and wine reception to follow Fort Greene's very ownEmily Hyland—co-founder of Pizza Loves Emily + Emmy Squared Pizza—presents her debut poetry collection Divorced Business Partners. In this collection, Hyland explores the complex nature of a relationship's evolution from marriage through challenging divorce into unexpected kinship, all while building what would become a successful restaurant. In conversation with her and returning to the Greenlight stage, is fellow author José Olivarez (Promises of Gold) for what will be an in-depth conversation, followed by an audience Q&A, and signing. Join us for a great local literary event including delicious pizza from EMILY, paired with custom cupcakes and wine to celebrate the book's launch! Information Source: Greenlight Bookstore | eventbrite

Together with LINOLEUM Animations Festival, we are bringing you a program showcasing 10 Ukrainian Animation Short Films. Learn more about the program and the festival below! The Town On The Sand Vladyslav Kalenskyi Ukraine | 05:50 | 2024 The Russian occupation attempts to invade the imprinted memories, where the light in Ukrainian cities is preserved. “Naukova—Derzhprom” Anastasiia Bondar Ukraine | 01:31 | 2024 Naukova - Derzhprom is a fiction film depicting the author's longing for her beloved city of Kharkiv during her forced displacement. Through symbols and visual metaphors, the film captures the sense of loss and the journey of rediscovery in new surroundings. Central to the narrative is a pendant adorned with the image of the city centre, a gift from Anastasiia's mother. More than a mere object, it embodies memories of home and family, serving as an anchor that prevents her from becoming lost in time and space. Touch Anastasiia Martyniuk Ukraine | 01:26 | 2024 A story about the unpredictable journey of human birth and the courage it takes to overcome loneliness and find intimacy. Wheel Of Freaks Maksym Danylko Ukraine | 06:30 | 2023 On his birthday, Yellow is surrounded by a peculiar gathering of guests. Suddenly, mysterious figures materialise, each embodying different aspects of his past life. Through chalk animation depicting cold icicles, the story of Yellow's existence unfolds before his eyes. From the Past Hanna Palamarchuk Czech Republic, Ukraine | 01:16 | 2023 Memories surfaced through the smell of borscht, which once on a sunny day my grandmother cooked. They are never accurate, they are fast as lightning, but they carry in themselves a light nostalgia and calm. Moments that you want to remember forever: a song sung by mom, a clear sky above your head and the certainty of tomorrow, because there is still a whole summer of fun ahead. Deep Love Mykyta Lyskov Ukraine | 14:00 | 2019 Deep love has finally happened in Ukraine. THE WAR THAT IS ALWAYS AROUND Iryna Harkavets Ukraine | 01:34 | 2022 Experience from Russia's war against Ukraine and its aftermath in the form of PTSD. An animated film about surviving horror and coming home. First use of neural network animation in a short film along with classic animation. Comma Sonia Leliukh Ukraine | 04:00 | 2023 A person with an overwhelmed mind is waiting at the station. They attempt to piece together a coherent story from fragments of newspapers, exploring how one can survive and continue walking the dog amidst large-scale disasters. TROIA Andrey Naumenko Ukraine | 02:34 | 2022 TROЯ (Troіa) - these are the episodes of everyday life in the sleeping area of ​​Kyiv called Troieschyna . Here I was born, raised and I live here now. Here you understand that clothes don't make the man and events can have unexpected endings. Growths Elina Pupina Belgium, Ukraine | 07:19 | 2023 A young woman in search for her cultural identity is facing the pressures of oppressing neighbouring countries' imperialist agendas. Sometimes it is difficult to stand free from the ties of others in order to identify your inner self and grow. Will she be able to go through this difficult path of self-exploration to gather all the pieces of her cultural background to free herself? Time: Doors open at 6 PM. Screening starts at 6:30PM. Location: Regal Cinema Union Square LINOLEUM International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival is the biggest showcase of short independent animation in Ukraine. Launched in 2014 in Kyiv each year the festival screens around 250 films from all over the world, offers workshops and lectures held by the field's best players and a special program for children. LINOLEUM aims to support animation artists and promote Ukrainian animation worldwide. The objective of the festival is to encourage and celebrate creativity among animators and media artists as well as promote contemporary animation and media art in Ukraine. Information Source: Razom for Ukraine | eventbrite

Join us for a HAPPY HOUR TOAST at Kingston Hall! Discover 16 historic women playwrights & the classic short plays you deserve to know –– which are now featured on the FIFTH Expand the Canon List. We'll have information about the plays, announced at 6:15 – and then we encourage you to head over to The Public or Classic Stage Company to see a reading of one of the undersung classics we love! To see the readings afterwards: The Acting Company's reading of Spell #7 at The Public Use code ETC for a single ticket discount: https://theactingcompany.org/reading-series Classic Stage Company's three readings of short classics (with 2 from this year's list!) Tix: https://www.classicstage.org/the-rediscovery-readings/ Information Source: Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre / Expand the Canon | eventbrite

Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) will award celebrated author Alice McDermott with its prestigious 2024 Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, October 21, 2024, at a cocktail reception and celebration at The Ellington Restaurant, located at 2745 Broadway on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The event begins at 7p.m. In addition to including the opportunity to see and hear from Alice McDermott herself, the event includes food and drink, and a 1-year membership of IAW&A valued at $100.00! Alice McDermott’s latest novel, Absolution, was an instant NY Times bestseller, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and named one of the best books of 2023 by Time, NPR, LA Times, Vogue, Esquire and others. Her eight previous novels have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Kirkus Prize and the Dublin IMPAC Award. Her novel Charming Billy won the National Book Award for fiction. Her stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Harpers, The New York Times, Commonweal and elsewhere. Alice McDermott joins IAW&A’s distinguished past Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, including Peter Quinn, Joanie Madden, Malachy McCourt, Patricia Harty, Pete Hamill, Judy Collins, Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly, William Kennedy, Phil Donahue, Kate Mulgrew, John Patrick Shanley, Larry Kirwan and Dan Barry. IAW&A's Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award celebration is a must-attend party for New York's Irish American artistic and creative communities. Of course, we warmly welcome new friends (including non-Irish folks) and members, as well as Ms. McDermott’s numerous readers, to our wonderful event. Information Source: Irish American Writers & Artists | eventbrite

Welcome to America's Got Horror: A Spooky Revue! Join us for a night of screams and laughter at the Broadway Comedy Club in the heart of New York City. Get ready for a spine-chilling showcase of talent that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night of thrills and chills! Information Source: Joanna and Greg | eventbrite

This lecture investigates the duality of experiential perception and cultural narratives through the lens of recent KPF projects. KPF Principal Hana Kassem will explore definitions of resonance and belonging in a range of contexts and cultures. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Nora Akawi. Hana Kassem, FAIA, is a Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, with three decades of experience, leading the design of projects globally and in the United States. Through various typologies and scales, she investigates our effect on our environment and in turn our environment's impact on us: cognitively, socially and emotionally. Her architectural approach centers on human-centric, and sustainable design, aiming to elevate well-being and equity. Her portfolio spans academic, research, cultural, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects in Brazil, the USA, France, the Philippines, and China. Notable projects in New York City are the Red Hook Houses Resiliency and Recovery for NYCHA and the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center. Kassem serves as VP for Design Excellence on the AIANY Board of Trustees and is founding chair of the AIANY annual Leaning Out | Women in Architecture panel. She also serves on the Van Alen Institute Executive Board of Trustees, where she spearheaded the initiation of the Neighborhoods Now project, mobilizing architects during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid underserved communities. Kassem has taught at Yale School of Architecture and Parsons School of Constructed Environments, and serves on academic and awards juries regularly. She co-edited the book Architect d.b.a | On Re-defining the Roles of the Architect Today, reflecting her passion for reshaping the architectural landscape. This event is free and open to the public. Information Source: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art | eventbrite

Ellen Levy on Ray Johnson, in conversation with Deborah Solomon Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 pm the Skylight Room, the Graduate Center 365 5th Ave., New York, NY 10016 Ray Johnson (1927-1995), a.k.a. “New York’s most famous unknown artist,” was notorious for the elaborate games he played with the institutions of the art world, soliciting their attention even as he rejected their invitations. In A Book about Ray, Ellen Levy offers a comprehensive study of the artist who turned the business of career-making into a tongue-in-cheek performance, tracing his artistic development from his arrival at Black Mountain College in 1945 to his death in 1995. Levy describes Johnson’s practice as one that was constantly shifting—whether in tone, in its address to potential audiences, or among three primary artistic modes: collage, performance, and correspondence art. A Book about Ray takes an elliptical path, circling around rather than trying to arrest in flight the elusive artist and his purposefully ephemeral art. By crafting the book in this way, Levy evokes Ray Johnson’s art in the moment of its making and draws readers into the artist’s world, while making them feel, from the beginning, that they somehow already know their way around that world. In exploring Johnson’s scene, readers will also encounter the artists who influenced him, like Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, and his friends and peers like Jasper Johns, Allan Kaprow, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol. The work of such figures will look forever different in light of Johnson’s subversive take on their shared aesthetic. Ellen Levy's writings include Criminal Ingenuity: Moore, Cornell, Ashbery, and the Struggle Between the Arts (Oxford UP) and essays and reviews in such publication as Dissent, Genre, Modernism/Modernity, The Nation, Parkett, and Twentieth-Century Literature. She has taught at Pratt Institute, the School of Visual Arts, and Vanderbilt University. Deborah Solomon is an art critic, journalist and biographer. She writes frequently for the New York Times, and is currently at work on a full-scale biography of the artist Jasper Johns. Her books include Jackson Pollock: A Biography(1987); Utopia Parkway: The Life and Work of Joseph Cornell (1997); and American Mirror: The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell (2013). In 2001, Solomon was awarded a grant from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, in the field of biography.Solomon has written for many publications, and her weekly interview column, “Questions For,” appeared in The New York Times Magazine from 2003 to 2011. She has served as an art critic for The Wall Street Journal and WNYC Public Radio. Information Source: The Leon Levy Center for Biography | eventbrite

IN-STORE EVENT Tuesday, October 22, 7:30 PM Book launch: Anna Montague presentsHow Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? In conversation with Grant Ginder Wine reception to follow Brooklyn neighbor Anna Montague debuts How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?, a funny and moving novel that tackles love, loss, and new beginnings on an unlikely road trip. With notes from the diary of her deceased best friend as a guide, an almost 70-year-old woman crosses the country and stumbles on new experiences and new people that lead her to face longings she had locked away years ago and confront questions about her sexuality and identity she had thought were long put to rest. Hidden truths are revealed and discussed on the Greenlight stage, in conversation with novelist and fellow neighbor Grant Ginder (Let's Not Do That Again andThe People We Hate at the Wedding), followed by an audience Q&A and signing. Information Source: Greenlight Bookstore | eventbrite

Delving into the late 19th-century debates around intelligence, Paul traces how this multifaceted concept was consolidated and contested across psychology, philosophy, literature, and politics leading up to the First World War. Through the lens of key figures like Marcel Proust, Henri Bergson, Paul Valéry and Walter Benjamin. Disarming Intelligence examines the tensions between intelligence as an individual analytic tool and a collective, contingent force. The book further explores how literary styles and critical thought shaped evolving notions of intelligence, connecting these early discourses to contemporary debates about artificial intelligence. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on the historical and cultural significance of intelligence and its impact on modern-day discussions Featuring Zakir Paul in conversation with Catherine Malabouand Hannah Freed-Thall Information Source: NYU Center for the Humanities | eventbrite

Art is the Way — Theater is the Way Modern Ukrainian theater plays a crucial role in the mental health and reflection of individuals and society as a whole. In the wake of war and ongoing challenges, theatrical productions have become more than just entertainment, – they serve as a powerful medium for processing trauma, fostering resilience, and promoting psychological well-being. It is very hard to overplay the harsh reality Ukrainians are living in now, but theater should feel the mood of the time and the people. When it manages to do that, then the play will touch people’s hearts.” Ivan Uryvskyi, the director of “The Witch of Konotop” play Highlights include: A video trailer “The Witch of Konotop,” a hit of the theatrical season in KyivA panel discussion on theater's impact on mental health during times of warA presentation and fundraiser for Nova Ukraine Information Source: i am u are | eventbrite

The WE Bike NYC October Happy Hour will take place at Talea Beer Co. in the West Village of New York City. The event is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at 102 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for an evening of networking and socializing in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share your passion for biking. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the cycling community in New York City.

2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL AT LITTLEFIELD AND PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS' PETER JAY SHARP THEATER OCTOBER 21 - 27, 2024 Coinciding with LGBTQ+ History Month, the annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival brings together seven teams of transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, stage managers, and performers (yes, even in roles written for cis folks!) to develop and showcase seven new works created entirely by and for TNB2S+ artists. All tickets to the 2024 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival are complimentary. HARVESTING OLIVES 7PM at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 written and performed by Yaffa AS (they/she) developed in collaboration with Rad Pereira (they/them) co-produced by Sara Ramirez (they/them) PLEASE NOTE: This performance of HARVESTING OLIVES is mask required. Tickets for HARVESTING OLIVES can be reserved here. For more information, alongside the links to the other ticket links, please visit www.btb-nyc.com/24festival. Information Source: Breaking the Binary Theatre | eventbrite

Dealmaking, investing and entrepreneurship in the sports industry is poised for high growth – the sports technology market alone is set to a CAGR of 17.9% potentially reaching 100 billion by 2030 while sports properties are expected to attract record valuations in 2024 as private and institutional investors, like JPMC which just announced the creation of a sports-focused investing team, seek to tap into the increasingly lucrative industry. Columbia Venture Community – NY presents a special series on Venture in Sports, led by CBS Alum & Team U.S.A Figure Skater, Chloé Katz. In this series we will cover topics across Investing, Entrepreneurship and Technology in Sports while also shedding light onto the human journey of the elite athlete. Our guests will share their personal stories of heartache, survival, and love for their sports and share insights into the identity challenges athletes face post retirement. Join us** at the Post Clubhouse - Social Club founded by former NFL Player Christian Ponder - for a reception and panel of Professional & Olympic athletes and world class investors. Our discussion will focus on: Strategies for winning championships in private equity and venture capitalMethods to identify and invest in untapped potentialWinning business ideas in the sports industryStrategies for investing in athlete-led venturesExperiences of elite athletic training & life on the fieldHow hard – won lessons of sports can be channeled into building thriving enterprisesThe identity challenge facing athletes post-retirement**This event is capped at 40. Panelist Bios: Sarah Parsons Wolter: Sarah is a Principal and Head of Growth at FinTech Collective, an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City and investing globally. Prior to joining FinTech Collective, Sarah spent ten years at Morgan Stanley, most recently in Global Capital Markets as a member of the Equity Syndicate Team, primarily focusing on TMT and international offerings. Prior to that, she worked in Sales and Trading, where she began her career as an analyst in Foreign Exchange. A former athlete and sports enthusiast, Sarah was the youngest member of the 2006 Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team that won a bronze medal in Torino, Italy, and is a 2x World Champion. She also co-authored a book on Serie A, the top Italian professional soccer league, as well as a book on the US Men’s National Soccer Team. Sarah received her MBA with highest honors from Columbia Business School and her B.A. in Economics cum laude from Dartmouth College. Greg Kronenfeld: Greg Kronenfeld is the Director of Strategic Operations at P/Co, a pioneering investment firm at the forefront of athlete-led ventures and sports entrepreneurship. Under Greg's leadership, P/Co has solidified its position as the preeminent platform empowering professional athletes to become successful investors and business professionals. P/Co's unique strategic value lies in its ability to create a durable sourcing and investing advantage, leveraging the firm's extensive network and proprietary insights into the sports and entertainment industries. Greg's expertise in corporate law, entertainment, and digital media, honed through his experiences at Qi Venture Partners, MESA Global, and CAA. Greg's holds a BA from Vanderbilt University and a JD from Fordham University School of Law. Chloé Katz Chloé Katz is Director of Partnerships at BlackRock, where she is responsible for technology partnerships. Chloé is a former competitive pair skater. With partner Joseph Lynch she is the 2008 Couple de Nice silver medalist and the 2005 U.S bronze medalist. competed as part of the U.S National Figure Skating Team from 2006 to 2011. She also earned eligibility to two Olympic Games, including an alternate position for the 2006 Olympic Team. After a career ending injury leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games, moved into a career in emerging technology within the financial services industry. Chloe specializes in business development and strategic partnerships and was part of the founding team of an Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning startup. She has also founded two organizations to provide career opportunities for underrepresented communities in the workplace, a mission that she is passionate about. Chloé is a graduate of New York University and has completed an MBA from Columbia Business School. She currently sits on the board of the NY Chapter of the Columbia Venture Community. Information Source: Grace Mammen | eventbrite

Fall Flower Arrangement Wednesday, October 23 10:00-11:30AM Teaching Kitchen Cost*: $35 pre-registration required Join us as we bring the rich, warm color palette of fall inside to decorate your home. Brenda will share her tips and tricks for creating an arrangement that will wow your family and guests. All of the necessary supplies will be provided – all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! *Members receive a 20% discount. Don't forget to enter the promotional code in the registration window! Please be aware that no refunds or exchanges will be issued for classes or events unless it is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center. Information Source: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts | eventbrite

Yancey Richardson presents Oracles, Omar Barquet's first solo exhibition at the gallery. Barquet offers a lyrical exploration of time, juxtaposing ancient symbols with contemporary imagery in the latest chapter of his ongoing project, Ghost Variations.

Cecily Brown's figurative and abstract painting language, fusion of classical narratives, oversized works, and bold female perspective have given her a firm foothold in contemporary art history.

Yancey Richardson presents the first New York solo exhibition for Mexico City native Tania Franco Klein, Long Story Short.

Grab your tickets for the TREW To You Film Tour celebrating the unsung heroes of snowsports - hosted by TREW Gear and presented by Hestra Gloves! Last year, TREW Gear selected 10 teams of skiers and snowboarders from across North America to create short films showcasing their personality, perspectives, and local mountains. TREW selected the 10 final teams, but it's up to the people to decide which team wins the $15k Grand Prize. Come watch the 10 films, get hyped for winter, and support the local crew, the Dominican Snowboarders, by casting your vote for them online or in-person until voting closes November 17th! All raffle proceeds from the film showing will be going to the Hoods to Woods Foundation - promoting awareness of the outdoors to inner city children through snowboarding - and you will have the chance to win prizes from TREW Gear, Hestra Gloves, Pit Viper, Fifty Fifty bottles, and more! Meet The Dominican Snowboarders Team Where Caribeño cultura meets Ice Coast conditions Hailing from an island in the Caribbean, Dominican Snowboarders came together almost a decade ago due to a chance encounter on the slopes of Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ. From a tropical island that sees zero snowfall to the less-than-ideal conditions on the “ice coast” it was improbable that any of the riders of this team would fall in love with snowboarding. We are coming together for the TREW to You project to highlight our pride for our shared Dominican heritage as well as la cultura we bring to the mountain. While this project follows snowboarders Roberto Delgado, Gregory Diaz, Omar Diaz, Eric Fana and Jairo Liriano, they are only a small slice of the snowboarding community that reps Republica Dominicana. Since 2015, Dominican Snowboarders has grown to include dozens of boarders of Dominican descent from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Procedentes de una isla del Caribe, los Dominican Snowboarders se unieron hace casi una década a raíz de un encuentro fortuito en las pistas de Mountain Creek en Vernon, New Jersey. Desde una isla tropical en la que no nieva hasta las condiciones poco ideales de la costa helada , era improbable que alguno de los riders de este equipo se enamorara del snowboard. Nos hemos reunido en el proyecto TREW to You para poner de relieve nuestro orgullo por la herencia dominicana que compartimos y por la cultura que llevamos a la montaña. Si bien este proyecto sigue a los snowboarders Roberto Delgado, Gregory Díaz, Omar Díaz, Eric Fana y Jairo Liriano, ellos son sólo una pequeña porción de la comunidad de snowboard que representa a República Dominicana. Desde 2015, Dominican Snowboarders ha crecido e incluye a docenas de snowboarders de ascendencia dominicana de New York, New Jersey y Pennsylvania. Information Source: TREW Gear | eventbrite

2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL AT LITTLEFIELD AND PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS' PETER JAY SHARP THEATER OCTOBER 21 - 27, 2024 Coinciding with LGBTQ+ History Month, the annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival brings together seven teams of transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, stage managers, and performers (yes, even in roles written for cis folks!) to develop and showcase seven new works created entirely by and for TNB2S+ artists. All tickets to the 2024 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival are complimentary. FIRESIDE DANCES 7PM at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater on Thursday, October 24, 2024 by MJ Kaufman (he/they) directed by Aya Ogawa featuring Blair Barker (they/them), Colleen Litchfield (she/they), Drae Campbell (she/they), Karoline (they/them), & Zo Tipp (they/them) Tickets for FIRESIDE DANCES can be reserved here. For more information, alongside the links to the other ticket links, please visit www.btb-nyc.com/24festival. Information Source: Breaking the Binary Theatre | eventbrite