Lecture Classes in NYC, New York

Encyclopedia Commedia is a fast-paced and hilarious exploration of all the knowledge in the world (more or less [markedly less]). Come witness a ragtag assortment of bitter tastemakers, impure thought leaders, genuinely accomplished comedians and the occasional marching band as they pummel your cranium with information until you’re weeping with...

In this long-running monthly show, two short, entrancing science lectures inspire sets of hilarious, never-to-be-seen-again improv comedy. Featuring veteran improv team Thank You, Robot, whose members’ credits include Veep, This American Life, The Onion, SNL Weekend Update and more. Plus a different special guest team every month, and lectures curated...

Discuss the first seven of Ben Franklin’s virtues — Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity — and answer two questions: How can we improve ourselves and how can we improve our world? In regular small group discussions, Circle members use Franklin’s classic 13 civic virtues to spark discussion about members’...

You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with A-Rod Corp Chief Operating Officer & Partner Jeffrey Lee. Enjoy an intimate conversation with Jeffrey, an Audience Challenge, and curated connections over a seasonal meal. Jeffrey Lee is Chief Operating Officer & Partner at A-Rod Corp. , a diversified investment...

Immerse yourself in the enriching, fun and dynamic world of Astrology. In this 2-hour session we’ll discuss all the basics one needs to read an astrological chart. Understanding how to read a chart can uncover your potential and will expand your capacity to tap into the universal energies to shape and direct your future as you...

My Body, My Jokes is a bimonthly stand up comedy show all about living inside these weird, gross, human-shaped bodies, and what they go through. As an antidote for Valentine’s Day, February’s theme is BREAK-UPS! Join host Maria Heinegg and a group of hilarious comics as they tell jokes about the break-ups...

Full Course Title: Self Care for Women: Mindful Cycles, Healthy Bodies, Clean Beauty In this comprehensive class, herbalist, food entrepreneur, birth and postpartum doula and mom Laena McCarthy, will discuss healing traditions and practices to boost the female body's natural resilience while protecting from stress and damage, from the inside...

75% of consumers prefer to shop at eco-friendly brands (ThredUP). Companies that certify as B Corps have to have social impact integrated in their business models and commit to designing products that preserve resources and reduce waste. Join us to hear from B Corps who are designing attractive and socially responsible goods and how all companies...

Full Course Name Meet the Curators: Sean Corcoran, Curator of Prints and Photographs As part of the new “Meet the Curators” tour series, join Sean Corcoran, Curator of Prints and Photographs, as he guides you through Interior Lives: Contemporary Photographs of Chinese New Yorkers. As you stroll through the gallery, Corcoran will discuss the three...

Forensic entomology involves the use of insects in legal investigations. Insects are commonly overlooked in an investigation; however, they can provide a wealth of information. Forensic entomology can be used many circumstances, including homicides, drug and arms trafficking, assaults, senior and child abuse and/or neglect, animal abuse, poaching and...

Rise and Shine at the Bronx Zoo! Bring your "cubs" along for an unforgettable way to start your morning! Enjoy light snacks as you learn more about our hyenas and how we care for them. Afterwards meet one of our smaller ambassador animals and get early access to watch as our animals go out on exhibit. Please Note: Tickets are per person. All ages...

You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with President, SB Projects & Partner, Ithaca Holdings Allison Kaye. Enjoy an intimate conversation with Allison, curated connections, a creative challenge and pitch off... over a healthy meal.

Many European thinkers idealized the ancient Greeks as virtuous models of a rational, dignified, and harmonious way of life, one they very much wished to emulate and create anew in the Modern world. In contrast, with The Birth of Tragedy, Friedrich Nietzsche painted an ancient world of dynamic contrasts: a constant struggle between forces of order...

New York City’s population and landscape are constantly changing and evolving. New building projects happen all around us. Queens Borough Historian, Jack Eichenbaum, PhD, leads students on an exploration of the factors that contribute to this dynamic city’s politics, infrastructure, and demographics. This course will consist of four lectures on...

You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with President, SB Projects & Partner, Ithaca Holdings Allison Kaye. Enjoy an intimate conversation with Allison, curated connections, a business challenge and pitch off... over a seasonal, farm-to-table meal. Allison Kaye is the president of SB Projects and partner at Ithaca Holdings LLC, which...