Out & About
Thu 30
‘Othello’Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th St.
4 p.m., $26-$36
The American Sephardi Federation presents a Moroccan version of Shakespeare’s play. The play showcases traditional music and a diverse cast.
www.cjh.org/event/2880
‘HERE I SIT, BROKEN HEARTED ... A BATHROOM ODYSSEY’The Samuel Beckett Theatre. 410 West 42nd St.
8 p.m. $18.
Seth Panitch’s work chronicling a man’s quest to understand the stories behind bathroom stall graffiti.
212-239-6200. www.spincyclenyc.com
Fri 1
‘Basta!’John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 524 West 59th St.
1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free
“Basta!”, hosted by CUNY, features the work of multiple Latin American artists, including Marcello Cidade, Regina Galindo, Anibal Lopez, Javier Tellez and Alice Miceli.
212-237-1439. events.cuny.edu/
The Byzantine Choral Project New Ohio Theater. 154 Christopher St.
7 p.m. $18
This play sets off “Ice Factory,” the New Ohio Theaters award winning summer theater festival.
www.newohiotheatre.org/
Sat 2
‘Impact!’ South Street Seaport
11 a.m.–7 p.m. Free
Hosted by Parsons School of Design, a pop-up art exhibition that features themes explored when artists, technologists, designers, scholars and strategists come together to create social change.
events.newschool.edu/
‘Impossible Blossom’2 West 13th St.
Noon–6 p.m., Free
This art exhibit showcases a group of paintings taken from the New School Art Collection, featuring the work of young artists.
events.newschool.edu/
Sun 3
Nature Walk391 West St.
9 a.m., Free
Enjoy a relaxing nature walk while learning about Hudson River Park’s wildlife.
twitter.com/HudsonRiverPark
Meditation Summer Festival Governor’s Island
10 a.m. Free
Free meditation sessions, a seminar on meditation and the brain and special guest speakers.
www.meditationsummer.com/
Mon 4
Magical Miles Thorn Pier 62, West 23rd Street
2 p.m. Free
Miles Thorn is a well known illusionist who dazzles audiences across the country.
www.hudsonriverpark.org
Air PressureBrookfield Place, 230 Vesey St.
All day. Free
A kinetic sculptural installation consisting of over 175 animated fabric forms in the shape of birds.
www.artsbrookfield.com
Tue 5
‘Art For Every Home’Grey Art Gallery, 100 Washington Square East
11 a.m.–8 p.m., $3 suggested
The exhibit features the work of Associated American Artists ranging from 1934 to 2000.
www.nyu.edu/greyart
NYU Summer International Jazz FestivalProvidence Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St.
7 p.m., Free
The Oxford University Jazz Orchestra, directed by David Schroeder.
events.nyu.edu/
Wed 6
Taino MusicNational Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green
10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. in English, 2 p.m. in Spanish. Free
Singer-songwriter Irka Mateo teaches traditional Taino music, geared towards children ages 2 and up. Registration required.
212-514-3700. nmai.si.edu/
City Hall Photo Safari City Hall Park, 52 Chambers St.
4:30–7 p.m. $100
A photo-taking walking tour designed to allow participants to capture snapshots of some of the best architecture in Manhattan, including the Municipal Building, the Freedom Tower Tweed Courthouse and more.
718-268-9634. newyorkcityphotosafari.com/