Talks

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For Adults Saturday, December 13, 1:00pm

New York by the Book: Matching Minds with Sondheim by Barry Joseph

Join us for a discussion on the design and construction of Stephen Sondheim's intricate puzzles and games.

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For Adults Saturday, January 17, 2:00pm

Film Screening: Gowanus Current

A film about people, pollution, planning and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America

Book cover for “The Gods of New York” by Jonathan Mahler, featuring bold yellow and red title text over an aerial view of Manhattan skyscrapers. Subtitle reads: “Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986–1990.

For Adults Wednesday, January 21, 6:30pm

The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s

Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.

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For Adults Wednesday, January 28, 6:30pm

The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg

Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.

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For Adults Thursday, January 29, 6:00pm

Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Elle Pérez

Join a conversation about our latest exhibition with artist Elle Pérez.

For Adults Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm

The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City

Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.