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The best community and culture events in New York City this week

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Published on April 02, 2019
The best community and culture events in New York City this weekPhoto: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World/Yelp 

Looking to get out into the community this week?

Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links

From an exploration of ancient literacy to a musical night celebrating diversity, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in New York City this week. Read on for a rundown.

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The Dialogue: Intersections of Race x Wellness

Thursday evening, Lululemon SoHoBroadway hosts a free panel discussion on the experiences of people of color working and operating within predominantly white spaces. Drinks and light bites will be provided.

When: Thursday, April 4, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Lululemon SoHo Broadway: LOFT, 520 Broadway, Floor 3.
Price: Free
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MATERIA III: New Approaches to Material Text in the Ancient World

On Friday, the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at NYU brings you the MATERIA Conference. The event brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines, such as history, literature, epigraphy, papyrology, archeology, manuscript studies and more "to explore the wider world of literate activity (in the ancient world)," according to the event's organizer.    

When: Friday, April 5, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYU, 15 E. 84th St.
Price: Free
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Stonewall 50: Defining LGBTQ Site Preservation

Come Saturday, Columbia University GSAPP HIstoric Preservation Program is hosting a symposium that examines the progress and challenges of preserving sites of significance to LGBTQ communities. It begins at 10 a.m. at Christopher Park for a tour of Greenwich Village, hosted by the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project.

When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Earl Hall, 2980 Broadway
Price: Free
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Celebrating Diversity in Unison

Also happening on Saturday, the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is hosting  a musical fundraiser. The line-up includes "folk music, with a foundation of gospel, blues and country and a little sprinkle of political and social commentary," according to the event's organizer. The event will include ASL translation.

When: Saturday, April 6, 7-9 p.m.
Where: 53PPW - The Landmark Mansion in Park Slope, 53 Prospect Park West
Price: $20
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