Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
From a chat with women artists to a class on Arabic and Hebrew calligraphy, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural gatherings coming up in New York City. Read on for a rundown.
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Women in the Heights: Creating for Change
Celebrate Women's History Month at an art exhibition and workshop at Rio Gallery II. A handful of community organizations have teamed to showcase the works and voices of a variety of local women artists, who will show their work and discuss their creative processes. Guests can also stick around to join a workshop on how to make art that creates change in the world.
When: Friday, March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Rio Gallery II, 583 Riverside Drive, Penthouse (between 135th and 136th streets
Admission: Free
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Women Who Walked Ahead
Next, head to Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon for a trolley tour through Green-Wood cemetery. You'll hear the stories of local women, buried in the cemetery, who made a lasting impact on New York — from the first black female doctor in New York State to the first woman to sing live on the radio.
When: Saturday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St.
Admission: $25
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An Afternoon of Islamic and Jewish Calligraphy
Finally, this Sunday afternoon, join a workshop exploring the importance of Arabic within Islam and Hebrew within Judaism, and the relationships between the two Semitic languages. In the hands-on session, hosted by experiential educator and artist Ruben Shimonov, participants will engage with both languages by practicing calligraphy.
When: Sunday, March 31, 1:45-4 p.m.
Where: JCC Harlem, 318 W. 118th St.
Admission: $25-$50
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