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Meet the Curators: Rebecca Hayes Jacobs
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Full Course Name: Meet the Curators: Rebecca Hayes Jacobs, PhD, Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellow As part of the new Meet the Curators Meet the Curators tour series, join Dr. Rebecca Hayes Jacobs as she guides you through Urban Indian: Native New York Now, the exhibition that she co-curated with Jason Lujan. Explore the flourishing Native presence in New York City through the exhibition’s mix of contemporary artwork, performing...
$30
Getting Out the Census: Counting New Yorkers in 2020
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
It’s almost time to “Get Out the Census” and the stakes could not be higher for New York City in terms of federal funding and electoral representation. What are government, community and civic leaders doing to ensure that every single resident of New York City is properly counted in April 2020? Despite the political controversies that have threatened the prospects of a full and accurate count of all New Yorkers to date, a massive...
$12
The Data We Don't See
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Today, data are everywhere. But what do data really mean, and how can we extract real value from them in our daily lives? In this illustrated talk, information designer Giorgia Lupi will discuss our new data reality and “data humanism,” her unique philosophy for understanding and working with data. Surveying her diverse work over the last decade, Lupi will introduce her distinctive approach to data visualization and discuss the development...
$18
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The Young Lords from East Harlem to Puerto Rico
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
The activist work of the Young Lords Party continues to be a point of reference for contemporary activists both in New York City and the island of Puerto Rico. Nowhere is this clearer than in current efforts within the Puerto Rican diaspora to support progressive struggles in the island. Historically, these bridges of solidarity have proven both invaluable and fraught, as activists navigate the here and there, their intersecting identities, and...
$15
A 100 Year Legacy: The Aftermath of the 19th Amendment
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
As we approach the 2020 presidential election, questions of access and voter disenfranchisement are rising to the top of conversation. On the cusp of this politically charged moment, we take a look back 100 years to the ratification of the 19th amendment which granted many women the right to vote. Although its passage was monumental, the law still had profound limitations, particularly for women of color. Historians Ellen Carol...
$15
“Bill Cunningham Was There”
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
“Bill Cunningham Was There” with John Kurdewan and Steven Stolman Nearly two years ago, John Kurdewan and Steven Stolman began their conversation about “Working for Bill” at the Museum of the City of New York. That conversation ultimately turned into the book, Bill Cunningham Was There (Rizzoli, 2021). Join us in-person for coauthors' first NYC presentation and signing of their book chronicling the singular Cunningham, "who turned fashion...
$20
Rice Stories
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
From Paella to Galinhada to Nasi Lemak, rice is an ingredient that shows up globally in the classic dishes of cuisines around the world. While often innocuous, it’s easy to forget that every type of rice represents a migration journey, and when combined with local flavors, the final dish is a mash-up of terroir and story. In Harlem, a neighborhood filled with myriad immigrant communities, rice can be thought of as a representation of the area’s...
$45
Immigration Activism in NYC Today
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join us for a timely discussion about the current state of the immigrant rights movement in NYC and how New York's immigrant communities are faring 20 years after the creation of ICE, or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This panel will explore how immigrant rights activists continue to grapple with post-9/11 immigration policies, including the Trump-era “Muslim Ban,” as well as the recent arrival of asylum seekers from South America...
$20
What's for Dinner in the Future?
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Regenerative agriculture, permaculture, genetically-edited and 3-D printed foods, cell-cultured meats, air protein, and insect flours. What do all these terms mean and what does it have to do with the way we eat? With a rapidly warming planet and a global population that continues to increase towards 10 billion people, there are looming, overwhelming questions about what the future of food looks like. While we don't yet have all the...
$45
An Evening with John Turturro
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
The 2023 Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History Join us for an evening with Brooklyn-born actor and director John Turturro, whose brilliant and original performances on stage and screen have delighted audiences for over four decades. From his roles in myriad Spike Lee's films starting with Do the Right Thing, to his work in Romance and Cigarettes and Fading Gigolo, which he also wrote and directed, Turturro...
$45
Documenting Intimacy: Self, Family, Community
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join New York Now: Home exhibiting artists Cheryl Mukherji, Laila Stevens, Dean Majd, and Amarise Carreras for conversation about the ways in which photographers intimately document themselves, their family histories, and their chosen families and communities. Moderated by curator and writer Kristen Lubben, the panel will also explore immigration histories, queer intimacy and chosen family, self-portraiture, intergenerational dialogues, community-building...
$20
My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told Courtesy, Kenny Parker To mark the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, join us for an intimate talk with renowned DJ and music producer Kenny Parker as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Rap music and reveals never-before-told stories from Hip-Hop's golden era. Kenny's 2022 book, My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told, provides a first-hand...
$15
Activists on Screen: The Sun Rises in The East
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join scholars and filmmakers at the Museum of the City of New York for a thought-provoking series of short films exploring topics such as unemployment, police surveillance, struggles for safety, and Black joy in spaces across the city. This screening includes rare 16 mm films as well as digital projections, followed by a post-screening discussion with artist Kameron Neal and scholar Johanna Fernández. Don't miss this captivating exploration of activism on-screen during Black History Month.
$10
Activists on Screen: Trans Activism
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Experience the powerful stories and resilience of trans New Yorkers in this captivating screening of films that explore their lives and the spaces they navigate. Join acclaimed artists and filmmakers for a conversation following the thought-provoking screenings. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the experiences of trans activists and everyday resistance in NYC.
$10
Activists on Screen: Affordable Housing
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join us for a captivating screening and conversation about the decades-long struggle for affordable housing in New York City. Discover the inspiring story of the Cooper Square Committee's fight against displacement and their vision of community control. Don't miss this powerful documentary series examining NYC's engagement with social activism.
$10
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