Manhattan Happenings
Check out these awesome Man. events, Nov. 14-20
Thursday, Nov. 14
Young Dance Collective: Everything
I Was Never Taught
See the world through the eyes of
six teenagers with this show about the
pressures of high school. 7:30 p.m. at
New York Live Arts Theater, 219 W
19th St., www.newyorklivearts.org.
$15-20.
Merchant’s House Museum Guided
House Tours
Experience Manhattan’s fi rst landmark
from 1832 with this guided tour.
2 p.m. at Merchant’s House Museum,
29 E 4th St., www.merchantshouse.
org. General Admission $15; Students
& Seniors $10, Free under 1.
Friday, Nov. 15
Strictly Tango at Gertrude Ederle
Enjoy this free dance class with
Strictly Tango NYC Dance School and
learn something new! Come with a
partner, or meet a new partner at the
event. 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Gertrude Ederle
Recreation Center, 232 W. 60th
St., www.nycgovparks.org. Free.
Saturday, Nov. 16
CAAA 2019 Diwali Celebration in
New York City
Register now for Cornell Alumni Association’s
second annual Diwali dinner
for an evening of dinner and dancing to
celebrate the festival of lights. Dress in
formal wear or Indian ethnic wear, and
enjoy a four-course Indian buffet. 7 to
9 p.m. at Zaika NYC, 230 E. 44th St.,
www.alumni.cornell.edu. $55.
Salon du Chocolat NY
If you love chocolate, Salon du
Chocolat is the place for you. At this
unique chocolate-fi lled event, you will
learn about the craft and culture of
chocolate from experts, artisans, and
pastry chefs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jacob
K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W.
34th St., www.salonduchocolatny.com.
$25 advance/$35 onsite adults, $10
advance/$12 onsite children (6-12),
Free for children under 6.
If you love chocolate, Salon du Chocolat at the Jacob Javits Convention Center is the place for you this
weekend.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Commemoration of the Battle of
Fort Washington
Celebrate the 243rd anniversary of
the Battle of Fort Washington, a key
event in the Revolutionary War. Immerse
yourself in the culture with arts,
crafts, music, and games, and dress
up in a 1700s-inspired costumes for a
chance to win prizes! 12 to 3 p.m. at
Fort Tryon Park, Cafe Lawn, www.nycgovparks.
org. Free.
Anime NYC
Experience New York City’s largest
celebration of anime and manga. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at Javits Center, 655 W 34th
St., www.animenyc.com. $45.
Artists Anonymous
Discuss the diffi culties of the art
world with other artists and guest
speakers through this re-imagination
of the 12-step program. 2:30 p.m. at
Jefferson Market Library, First Floor,
425 Avenue of the Americas, www.
nypl.org. Free.
Monday, Nov. 18
Movie Mondays
Watch “Who the #$&% Is Jackson
Pollock? (2006)” directed by Harry
Moses in the Lower Level Community
Room. 11 a.m. at Columbus Library,
742 10th Ave., www.nypl.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws
Keep disorganization out of your
garden group with this free workshop
series! Learn the importance of bylaws
in decision-making. Please bring a photo
ID to get through security.
5:30 to 8 p.m. at GreenThumb Offi
ce, 100 Gold St., www.nycgovparks.
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK/SALON DU CHOCOLAT
org. Free.
Yet, Set, Snow
This original marionette show follows
a young girl named Widget as she
befriends a yeti who doesn’t like the
snow. This story is geared towards families
with children ages 3 to 8. 10:30
to 11:15 a.m. at Swedish Cottage Marionette
Theatre, Central Park, www.
nycgovparks.org . Children $8, adults
$12.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
InTandem InDoors
NYC Parks presents this special
spin-class for cyclists who are blind,
have low vision, or another disability
that keeps them from riding a bike on
their own. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Arsenal
in Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392
Asser Levy Pl., www.nycgovparks.org
. NYC Parks Recreation Center membership
is required.
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