Lectures/Workshops Wednesday 2/14 FOCUS ON HEALING Three-part workshop on gentle movements ...
FOCUS ON HEALING
Three-part workshop on gentle movements designed to help rehabilitation process of breast & ovarian cancer survivors; RSVP 212-719-2943 for location; 6, free.
HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS
Twelve-step group for those living w/a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.
RADICAL WOMEN
Today, Barbara Smith discusses The Truth That Never Hurts: Writings on Race, Gender & Freedom; 32 Union Sq. E., #907 (16th St.), 212-677-7002; 7, free.
SWING 46
Dance lessons start the night off w/big bands at 10; 349 W 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554; 9:15, call for price.
Thursday 2/15
THE CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS
Hosts self-publishing roundtable on books, magazines & internet ventures; The Center for Book Arts, 28 W. 27th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-481-0295; 7, free.
JEWISH FEMINISM IN TIME IF NATIONAL CONFLICT
Orthodox activist Leah Shakdiel lectures; Civic Center Synagogue, 49 White St. (B'way), 212-966-7141; 7:30, $10, $5 st. & s.c.
Friday 2/16
ARTISTS TALK ON ART
Panel discussion on "New York Cityscapes Painters" moderated by Tom Christopher; Phoenix Gallery, 568 B'way (Prince St.), 212-779-9250; call for time, $6, $3 st./s.c.
STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP
Serious scribes, bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.
Saturday 2/17
AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES
For ages eight & up, in celebration of Black History Month; Center for Dance Studies, 231 60th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), Bklyn., RSVP 718-567-9620; 1:30, call for prices.
EQUILIBRIUM REALIZED
If you have any kind of vision impairment, learn techniques to help your balance w/the Prevent Blindness NY & Glaucoma Support groups; NY Ear & Eye Infirmary, 2nd Ave. (14th St.), 212-873-9661; 10:30 a.m., free.
TRIBAL SOUNDZ CLASSES
"Dances of the Voice" (Sat. at 12); Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-673-5992, $5.
Sunday 2/18
ATTALLAH SHABAZZ
Malcolm X's daughter reflects on?who else?her dad; LeFrak Gymnasium, Barnard Hall, 117th St. (B'way), RSVP 212-854-1314; 2, free.
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: EVERYDAY INTERACTIONS THAT GET UNDER THE SKIN OF BLACKS & WHITES
Times' reporter/author Lena Williams talks at open house, kicking off the continuing education program for seniors at the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged; 212-273-5304 for location; 1, free.
Tuesday 2/20
ARCHITECTS FORUM: SHIGERU BAN
Tokyo architect talks about his work & humanitarian activism; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-832-1155; 6:30, $10, $5 st.
DHARMA GATHERING
Learn about Shambhala Buddhism w/Acharya Judy Lief. "Acharya" means she's a senior teacher, one of only 15 worldwide, under the guidance of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Session incl. meditation plus q&a; NY Shambhala Center, 118 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-675-6544; 7, free.
FREE SPEECH VS. FILTERS
Panel discussion on whether or not internet filters at libraries are in violation of the First Amendment?cause celebre for fat lonely guys in parkas; 580 Madison Ave. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 212-307-1140; 6:30, free.