From a Lunar New Year celebration to an "astronaut training" comedy event, there's plenty to enjoy in New York City this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Art and Civil Rights in the 60s
From the event description:
Artists, both black and white, responded to the American fight for civil rights during the 1960s on the national stage set by desegregation and the civil rights movement that began in the 1950s. A special presentation by Susan Landgraf, art historian and professor.
When: Friday, Jan. 31, 2:15-4 p.m.
Where: RSS - Riverdale Senior Services, 2600 Netherland Ave.
Admission: Free
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45 Special Presents Dubplate Dons
From the event description:
A celebration of Jungle sound-system culture. Featuring Remarc (UK), Liondub, Kahncept, Big Juana and surprise guests. 100% Jungle dubplates.
When: Friday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: 513 Evergreen Ave.
Admission: $15
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Lunar New Year Art Performances
From the event description:
We are proud to announce that we have invited world-elite calligraphy artist Dr. Shiling Zhou to perform Chinese calligraphy and well-known Sichuan opera "face-changing" artist Guohui Ren for a live performance. The event will be accompanied by traditional Chinese music: dizi (flute), pipa and guzheng. You will also enjoy a tea ceremony, the "Hanfu NYC" runway show and Stride Arts’ first art exhibition in the new decade.
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 1:30-6 p.m.
Where: Stride Arts, 1110 Second Ave., Suite 200
Admission: Free
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Astronaut Training
From the event description:
Join hosts Corinne Caputo (author of "How To Success") and Loren Grush (space reporter at The Verge) as they put REAL scientists and REAL comedians through the rigorous tests of astronaut training to see who will “win” a “trip to space.” Our challenges simulate those actually done by astronauts-in-training, as if they were made by a gazillionaire with too much time on their hands.
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Caveat, 21 A Clinton St.
Admission: $10
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Bouquet: Burlesque and Variety
From the event description:
Tallulah Talons presents a titillating evening featuring her favorite burlesque, drag and boylesque artists.
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Bedlam, 40 Ave. C
Admission: $20
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