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Lesbian Politics: Sex, Difference, and Domination (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY
Explore Monique Wittig’s influential theories of gender, sexuality and oppression through the lens of materialist feminism. Examine debates among French feminist thinkers and consider how lesbian theory challenged the foundations of the sex-class system. Trace how these ideas helped shape the development of queer theory in the United States.
Oct 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Mon. Oct 19th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Alexander Technique for ADHD
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 151 W 30th St, New York, NY & Virtually Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Nov 16th
6–7:30pm ET
$20
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Nov 23rd
6–7:30pm ET
$20
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Nov 30th
6–7:30pm ET
$20
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
The Black Panther Party: Revolution, Repression, and Black Radical Politics (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
This course examines one of the most influential and debated social movements of the 20th century through its history, ideas and lasting impact. Explore the political, cultural and social forces that shaped its evolution while engaging with primary sources and scholarly perspectives. Gain deeper insight into its legacy and relevance to contemporary struggles for justice.
Oct 20th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Tue. Oct 20th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Andrea Dworkin: Sex, Power, and Politics (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the polarizing legacy of Andrea Dworkin, a fierce critic of pornography and patriarchy, whose work ignited feminist debates and continues to provoke reflection in the #MeToo era. Delve into her writings, speeches, and radical ideas to uncover insights into feminism's evolution and its liberation ideals.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Wed. Oct 21st, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions, and Capitalism (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1016 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky. Unpack how these vernacular aesthetics reveal tensions in value, labor, and time under advanced capitalism. Reflect on how aesthetic forms shape our experiences and critiques of modern life.
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Annie Ernaux: Shame and the Politics of Memory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 81 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY
Examine the work of a Nobel Prize-winning author whose writing transforms personal experience into a powerful exploration of memory, class and gender. Through close readings of key texts, you'll explore themes of identity, politics and autobiography while considering the evolution of contemporary autofiction and literary voice.
Nov 17th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Tue. Nov 17th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Queer NYC: After Stonewall (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 304 Bond St., Brooklyn, NY
Explore the history of queer life and activism in New York City from the 1950s through the era of marriage equality. Examine Stonewall, community organizing, the AIDS crisis, and the evolving politics of gay rights through influential writings by queer activists, artists, and scholars.
Nov 18th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
The Book of Job: Punishment and Reward
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
In its stark portrayal of the quest for meaning amidst great suffering, the book of Job stands alone not only in the Hebrew Bible, but also among the wisdom literature of the ancient Near East. A work of magnificent poetic beauty, it raises the perennial question of why bad things happen to good people—but with surprising responses. The character of Job contemplates the fate of the righteous but goes further to question the nature of God: “It...
Oct 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Mon. Oct 19th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions & Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky. Unpack how these vernacular aesthetics reveal tensions in value, labor, and time under advanced capitalism. Reflect on how aesthetic forms shape our experiences and critiques of modern life.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Wed. Oct 21st, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Thomas Bernhard: The Arts Trilogy
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine a powerful collection of modern literary works that explore art, memory, grief and isolation through an uncompromising narrative style. Engage with philosophical and historical perspectives while analyzing recurring themes of ambition, friendship and artistic integrity. Ideal for readers interested in literature, critical theory and intellectual discussion.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Wed. Oct 21st, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Alexander Technique for ADHD (Online)
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Nov 16th
6–7pm ET
$15
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Nov 23rd
6–7pm ET
$15
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Nov 30th
6–7pm ET
$15
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7pm ET
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Bach: Music and Transcendence
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the complex life and enduring musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach. Examine the beliefs, emotions and religious convictions that shaped his compositions, from sacred works to major instrumental pieces. Discover how the intellectual and spiritual conflicts of his era influenced Bach’s distinctive musical voice and lasting appeal.
Nov 22nd
2–5pm ET
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$335
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 2–5pm ET
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Signal and Noise: An Introduction to Statistics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY
How do numbers relate to the world? What insights can we derive from data? How do we separate signal from noise? This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and its applications to data analysis at a level accessible to a broad audience with no prior statistical background. We’ll learn and make intuitive the fundamental methods and concepts of data quantification: linear regression, logistic regression, probability distribution,...
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The Subway: Urbanism, Infrastructure, and Social Life
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY
Explore the intricate relationship between urbanism, infrastructure, and social life through the lens of the New York City subway. Investigate its historical, sociological, and economic impact, from its role in urban expansion to its influence on everyday life and politics. Delve into the subway's cultural representations and envision the kind of life it enables and could enable.
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Electric Light Technology: Revisiting the LEDs
New York School of Interior Design See all classes by this school @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
Many design professionals and consumers have become overwhelmed by the rapidly changing selection of electric sources of light. The trend of manufacturers revising and refining their vast menu of lamp ( light bulb ) product types in response to increased energy legislation shows no signs of slowing down. Attendees of this course will receive a comprehensive overview of electric light technologies, from the traditional incandescent lamp to...
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$185
Developing a Photography Project Seminar
PhotoUno Photography School See all classes by this school @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY
Gain valuable insights into the creative process of photography, from concept to postproduction, in this expert-led seminar. Learn how to develop and refine your own projects while drawing inspiration from the reimagined ¡Loteria! series. You'll leave equipped with practical tools and renewed creativity to elevate your photography techniques and bring your vision to life.
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$40
Disaster Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY
Turn on the evening news and you will see a parade of disasters: from banking crises to pandemics, from floods to superbugs, from the instantaneous loss of life following an earthquake to the slowly accumulating effects of global climate change. Why is it that we seem to live in a uniquely calamitous age? This course proposes that the proliferation of risk management technologies is remaking our relationship to the future, turning the mere threat...
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alternative economies
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Discover Forensic Architecture, a cutting-edge research method blending architecture, forensics, geography, and journalism to investigate violence's impact on environments. Examine cases from war zones to climate change sites, and learn how spatial analysis aids in uncovering crimes against humanity. Explore the intersection of politics, aesthetics, and theory through Weizman's work and other key readings.
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What is Money?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Money seems like a straightforward aspect of our daily lives. But underlying its everyday functionality in facilitating transactions, measuring the market value of goods and services, and serving as a store of wealth over time is a stubborn question about what money actually is. As the economist Perry Mehrling observes, “Money is always difficult, and it is more difficult than ever today.” We often conceive of money as a “neutral” medium...
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Lived Experience: An Introduction to Phenomenology
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 75 Broad St, New York, NY
What is phenomenology? Drawing on lived, first-person experience, phenomenology is the attempt to analyze and understand the very structures of human experience and consciousness. What are the elements of perception, and why do different people, different subjects, perceive things differently? What’s universal about consciousness? In what ways do individual identity, circumstance, history, language, and memory condition lived experience—and thus...
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Reviews for Lecture Classes in NYC
Lecture Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 233 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I love this course! I'm a repeat customer and the instructor Christine Axen is fabulous! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Loved this class and I was so engaged the entire time. Highly recommend, even if the topic isn’t something you might think to go for yourself, there’s a reason it’s worth reviewing for an hour, I’m sure you’ll find yourself intrigued! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This class has become my favorite summertime pleasure. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Very informative and interesting! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great amount of information for a one hour format - thorough without being overwhelming and good amount of time left for Q&A. The instructor's passion for the topic shines through. Wish I had been able to sign up for more installments in the series!! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I have taken several History Happy Hours courses and will be back for more. Christine Axen is excellent! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I always enjoy this class. It never fails to entertain and inform. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This is my third time attending one of Dr. Axen's lectures, and I will keep coming back! She is fantastic - knowledgeable, well-spoken, and enjoyable. I learn so much every time I attend one, so all I can say is: I love these happy hour lectures! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Christine does a great job. The chat is very homey and welcoming and she is both knowledgeable and engaging. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
As always, the talk and slide show was truly fun and fascinating. This time it was on Medieval fashion in clothing and hairstyles, with lots of background woven in (no pun intended). -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
It was very fun and informative! Will be signing up for other topics! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Love this course-so fun and I always learn so much! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Rich visuals bring medieval society and life alive. I look forward to each week's entirely new subject to expand your mind and appreciation. Christine's lively presentation and equally passionate audience make this a truly happy hour! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
History buffs, medieval dreamers, explorers— this is the course for you! You’ll always learn something new, actually lots of things. The instructor is so passionate about her field, she can pull in personal anecdotes (“when I was in Avignon archives”) and the latest scholarship to brighten the great arc of history. Each week is a different topic- always fun. Discover abbeys, walled cities and parchments rolled up for 800 years. Immerse yourself in another world, the roots of our own. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always fabulous and very interesting! Christine has an incredible depth of knowledge! Thank you! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always an incredibly informative and fun! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I am always entertained and informed. History isn’t always as we think or have been taught. This is a very interesting dive into what we think and what is real. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
History Happy Hour is one of the highlights of my week! The presentations are always full of interesting tidbits plus a more global picture of the time and even of the way historians do their work. The presenter is truly up on her area, and she is funny and very encouraging of comments and questions. I recommend it –even if you never thought you’d want to know about the Middle Ages. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Loved every class in this series so far! Entertaining and educational. My guilty pleasure in Fridays. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always very interesting and engaging! Love this end to my work week! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I am loving the history night. The instructor is an amazing story teller. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This is my second time participating in the History Happy Hour with Dr. Christine Axen and both have been stellar. Great topics, great presentations (she is very passionate about her work and it shows), and just great fun. I will look forward to attending more in the future! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I loved it! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Professor Axen's explanations of medieval illuminations of animals was fascinating. Her commentary on the role of animals & animal imagery in Medieval culture & religion made her lecture even more interesting & relevant. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always a fascinating and engaging hour! Love to end my work week with this session! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Amazing breadth of knowledge and so fun and interesting-look forward to this every week! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
They did a great job, kept a clippy pace and brought history to life. We will do another one for sure. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I left a review. It was great -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always engaging and such a fun way to end the week! -
Poetry as Living Practice
I thought the instructor, Kat, was knowledgeable and an interesting speaker. Zoom was an excellent way to take the class. I appreciated that the class had no,pressure to share and was easy going. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Fun, engaging, appropriately salacious and highly knowledgeable, nice flow to discussion afterward. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great class with interesting subject matter presented by an amazing history professional who is very passionate about the topic. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to taking more of these classes! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very informative, providing historical insight and context for our current age. (So, no higher praise than that for a history lesson!) -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
It was fun and informative. I learned a few things I didn’t know . The discussion and questions added to the experience! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great, quick bit of history! Great idea! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Great engaging class and fascinating topic! Loved the responsive Q & A! Thank you! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very interesting and timely course. Terrific instructor! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Super interesting and well taught. Dr. Axen is knowledgeable and knows how to make the content interesting and relevant. -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Dr. Axen was incredibly knowledgable and the lecture was very well delivered. The content was outstanding and the pace was perfect. Dr. Axen was very welcoming with questions. This is the best online class I've ever taken, and if Dr. Axen gives other lectures I will certainly sign up. -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very informative and very relevant lecture! Christine was excellent!— engaging, interesting, and welcoming to questions. I hope there are more lectures by her soon! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
The lecturer really knew her subject matter and presented it very well. Christine Axen was so interesting that time just flew by. -
God or Nature: Spinoza’s Ethics
This was a great class. I'm excited to continue to take BISR classes every month for the rest of my life! LOL I'm serious. -
Self Care for Women
I found this class very informative for a new beginning not only in my personal life but in my professional life as a Doula. I hope that she starts a special class for Doulas. I'm looking for more ways to gain knowledge with her on my journal to utilizing herbs in my life. Thank you -
Fundamentals of Astrology
Russ Ross is a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor! The class was informative and entertaining. -
A Lot On The Mind: Huntington's Disease
This was a very informative and engaging class. -
Yeah She Did: Women in Food
Venue perfectly matched the ease, wit and cadence of the evening. Great “show” and awesome group activity! I’ll defintely go back to Caveat and want to check out the next Yeah She Did! -
Yeah She Did: Women in Food
This was amazing -- I loved hearing from such badass women about other badass women who deserved to be remembered. The venue was reasonably priced, comfortable, and not crowded. -
Intimate Subjects: Thomas Holton and the Lams
Interesting discussion led by a warm and intelligent moderator. Memorable photographs. -
Movie Night + Pizza + Discussions: AlphaGo A.I.
It was a beautiful movie. I had a great time watching it. -
Science Exclamation Point
Thoughtful and super fun. Great staff
