Out & About
Thu 7
‘Summer Evening in the Gardens’Merchant’s House Museum, 29 East Fourth St.
6:30–8 p.m., $13; $8 for seniors and students; free for members
Take a guided tour through the museum’s gardens.
merchantshouse.org/
All Star Readers!Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway
2 p.m., Free
A meeting for children ages 5 to 12 to keep up their reading skills even in the summer. Kids can discuss what they’ve been reading, collect prizes and participate in family activities.
www.nypl.org/events/
Fri 8
‘Men Go To Battle’ Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave.
6:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $9-$11
This film by Zachary Treitz shows the lives of two brothers pulled apart during the American Civil War.
anthologyfilmarchives.org/
Summer Strings Student Concert Providence Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St.
3:30 p.m. Free
Directed by Stephanie Baer and Cyrus Beroukhim.
events.nyu.edu/
Sat 9
Teen Chess ClubChatham Square Library, 6 Chatham Square
1–3 p.m., Free
For ages 5 to 18. This group will instruct those who want to learn chess, those who want to step up their game, and those who simply enjoy playing. All experience levels welcome
www.nypl.org/
Book Swap Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy St.
11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free
Bring in and take away books, DVDs, CDs, etc.
www.nypl.org/
Sun 10
Walking Tour of Noho Merchant’s House Museum, 29 East Fourth St.
12:30–1:30 p.m., $10; free for members
Visit iconic landmarks such as Colonnade Row, Astor Place, the Public Theater and the Cooper Union.
merchantshouse.org/calendar/
Hudson River Park Nature WalkChristopher Street Fountain, Christopher Street
9–10 a.m., Free
A meandering waterfront walk while viewing and learning about the park’s flora and fauna, including some of the 85 different species of birds identified within Park boundaries.
www.hudsonriverpark.org/
Mon 11
‘Magic and Loss: The Internet as Art’The Half King, 505 West 23rd St.
Virginia Heffernan Discusses her new book, on the logic and aesthetics behind the Internet.
212-462-4300. www.thehalfking.com/heffernan
Community Board 1 Planning Committee 1 Centre St., Room 2202A-North
6 p.m.
212-669-7970. www.nyc.gov/html/mancb1/
Tue 12
NYTC featuring Dave Pietro and Jonathan KatzProvincetown Playhouse, 133 Macdougal St.
7 p.m. Free
Part of the NYU Summer International Jazz Festival.
events.nyu.edu/
Ballet In YAMcNally Jackson Independent Booksellers, 52 Prince St.
7:30 p.m. Free
Hosted by five female YA authors, a panel discussion will be held on the importance of themes portrayed through dance in young adult novels.
www.mcnallyjackson.com
Wed 13
A Hands-On Introduction To Sewing Workshop Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place
3:30 p.m. Free
This workshop, hosted by Alison Kowalski, showcases the designs of Hedy Strnad and tells the story of her family’s history through her surviving fashion designs.
www.mjhnyc.org/stitching/
UN Secretary General candidatesCUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave.
6:30–8 p.m., Free, reservations Required
CUNY is hosting a debate forum with UN Secretary General candidates, moderated by Barbara Crossette and Thomas G. Weiss.
www.gc.cuny.edu/