Out & About
Thu 10
Film: This Gun For Hire
96th Street Library, 112 East 96th St.
2 p.m. Free.
A hired killer is paid off by his traitorous employee, who is secretly working with foreign spies.
212-289-0908. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/10/film-gun-hire-1942
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: The National Lampoon in NYC 1970-1988
92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
8:15 p.m. $32.
A documentary about one of America’s oldest and most iconic humor magazines, National Lampoon.
www.92y.org/Event/The-National-Lampoon-in-NY
Fri 11
Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.
10:30-11 a.m. Free.
A picture book reading for the little ones. No admission is required, but space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
212-535-7710. www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-tours/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R009_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150911103000
Shababa Bakery at the 92nd Street Y
92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
10:15-11 a.m. $15 per child (no charge for adults).
A kids’ baking event, where guests can roll, shape and bake their own challah bread to take home.
nyceast.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/shababa-bakery-at-the-92nd-street-y/2015-09-11/c1348044/
Sat 12
Veins and Sinews in Greek Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free with admission.
Explore the glorification of the human figure in Ancient Greek art.
212-535-7710. www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-tours/gallery-talks/veins-and-sinews-in-greek-art?eid=A001_%7bC5BB7923-392B-4DDF-BC9E-00A8D18B9A47%7d_20150730172906
Bagel Bark
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, .Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues
7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Woof! Bring your furry friend to Central Park and socialize with other dog owners around NYC.
212-776-1067. www.centralparknyc.org/events/individual-events/bagel-bark_9-12-15.html
Sun 13
Discoveries: Tales from the River
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free.
A workshop for adults with developmental and/or learning disabilities. This event is 18 and over. Reservations are required.
212-650-2010. www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-creates/visitors-disabilities/discoveries/tales-from-the-river?eid=A001_%7b88266C26-BD94-4082-BC14-18E71447820C%7d_20150721153311
Open Studio for Families
Guggenheim, 1071 Fifth Ave.
1-4 p.m. Free with admission.
A drop-in art making program for families with children aged five and up.
www.guggenheim.org/new-york/calendar-and-events/2015/09/13/open-studio-for-families-4/5075
Mon 14
Mystery Mondays: Mystery Lovers Monthly Book Discussion Group
67th Street Library, 328 East 67th St.
4 p.m. Free.
A book club for mystery lovers. This week, they’ll be discussing “The House of Special Purpose” by John Boyne.
212-734-1717. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/14/mystery-mondays-mystery-lovers-monthly-book-discussion-group
First Day of Rosh Hashanah Family Services
92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $50.
A vibrant interactive Rosh Hashanah service, with food, music and a friendly atmosphere.
www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/FamilyServices-RoshHashanah-1
Tue 15
The New Girlfriend
FIAF, 22 East 60th St.
7:30 p.m. $14 public, free for members.
A sneak preview of “The New Girlfriend,” a psychological drama about a widower who becomes attached to his dead wife’s best friend.
212-355-6100. fiaf.org/events/fall2015/2015-09-15-cs-girlfriend.shtml
FIAF Open House
FIAF, 22 East 60th St.
6-8 p.m. Free.
An evening of film, wine and socializing, courtesy of the Upper East Side’s French Institute.
212-355-6100. fiaf.org/events/fall2015/2015-09-15-openhouse.shtml
Wed 16
Audra McDonald in Concert: Go Back Home
67th Street Library, 328 East 67th St.
4-5 p.m. Free.
A free screening of five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald in concert.
212-734-1717. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/09/16/67th-street-presents-lincoln-center-local-free-screenings-audra-mcdonald
DIY Candle Holders
Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th St.
4 p.m. Free.
Want to learn how to make your own candle holders? Of course you do! This workshop will take you through the process, step-by-step.
212-744-5824. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/08/26/diy-candle-holders