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Bushwick Brooklyn Gallery Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ 56 Bogart St., Brooklyn, NY

It's the RAREST tour we lead, in New York's newest important art neighborhood with 50 galleries and mostly emerging artists. You'll see painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography. Our director, with a Ph.D. in arts education, visits all current exhibits and selects the 7 most extraordinary. At each stop there will be an explanation of the artwork and then lively discussion. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t...

(45) All levels 5 and older
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Dumbo Gallery Tour

West Harlem Art Fund @ 16 Main St, Brooklyn, NY

Under the Manhattan Bridge is an old manufacturing community that has transformed itself into a fascinating community with great river views, art galleries, and funky retail shops. For 15 years, we have been providing public arts opportunities for artists of all kinds. Now we've turned our eye to the galleries of DUMBO, one of Brooklyn's most unique, upscale spots. See what we've discovered in a two-hour gallery tour. Beautiful river views accompany...

(5) All levels 13 and older
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Brooklyn Artist Studios Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ 77 Morgan Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn is the world’s epicenter for artist studios, numbering in the tens of thousands. On this tour, you’ll visit 7 we think are special, and meet these artists along with their artworks. Plus, you can buy art directly from these artists and save money. The tour is led by Rafael Risemberg, Ph.D., who has been leading gallery tours and artist studios tours for over 17 years. The tour happens no matter the temperature or the weather, as the...

(45) Beginner 1 and older
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Governors Island Gallery Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ Ferry Point Road, New York, NY

The “magical” Governors Island - a 10-min. $1.50 ferry ride from Lower Manhattan - houses galleries in the summer in converted homes.  You'll visit 7 galleries showing contemporary painting, sculpture, video, and photography. Our director, with a Ph.D. in arts education, visits all current exhibits and selects the 7 most extraordinary for you to see. At each stop there will be an explanation of the artwork and then lively discussion. ...

(45) Beginner 1 and older
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Adult Beginner - Forest Hills

FoHi Improv @ 50 Ascan Ave, Queens, NY

This class is a 6 week introduction to the world of long form improv! Long form improv is when a group of people weave stories and scenes together to create an on-the-spot mini improvised play. This class will use collaborative games and exercises to introduce the participant to the beginning skills of long form improv: how to listen better, improve memory skills, speak confidently and from the heart, and how to have better conversations. Improvisational...

Beginner 18 and older
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$210

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Drop-in Sketch

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your comedic potential and learn the art of sketch comedy in this hands-on workshop. Through improv exercises and character-driven techniques, you'll create hilarious sketches in a supportive and fun environment. Embrace your creativity and leave with a fully fleshed-out sketch that will have audiences laughing out loud.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Drop-in Improv

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Looking to enhance your improv skills? Join the dynamic Drop-in Improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and receive expert guidance from the hilarious Micah Sterenberg. With a focus on specific themes and plenty of scenes and notes, this class offers the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your abilities. All experience levels are welcome!

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Drop-in Clown

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 144 Boerum St, Brooklyn, NY

Do you want to try out one single clown class? Have you been wondering what this joyful world is all about? Come to the drop-in class! In each class students will practice exercises from some of the greats (Lecoq, Conway, Johnstone) while working on taming their ego and bringing out their true inner clown. Come to just one class, come to all of them, do what your heart desires. This is the perfect place to get your feet wet and learn from...

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Workshop: Exploring Theme - From IO Chicago

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock the secrets of improv mastery in this immersive workshop, where you'll delve into the depths of theme detection and utilization. Gain invaluable insights into the art of crafting compelling narratives on stage, drawing from the rich tradition of Chicago's long-form improv. Elevate your performance skills and unleash your creative potential in every scene.

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Shamanic and Indigenous Arts Market & Gallery

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Come to the Ark for a brand new showing of spectacular visionary art, clothing, ceremonial items, and jewelry handpicked and fair-trade sourced from the Amazon jungle and the Andean Mountains in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Egypt. We will have various indigenous musical instruments such as handcrafted didgeridoos, ceremonial rattles and custom-painted shamanic drums. There will also be rare harmonic handpan Rav drums from Russia that are impossible...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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Gerhard Richter: Painting After All at the MET Breuer

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY

This long-awaited exhibition will explore Richter’s dual interest in representation and abstraction, his engagement with German history, and his investigation of personal and collective memory. We’ll see how his practice has evolved over the last six decades, and come to understand why he is considered Germany’s greatest living artist.

(12) Beginner 16 and older
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Distillery Tours (Weekends)

Kings County Distillery @ 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the rich history and craftsmanship of whiskey at the oldest distillery in NYC. Discover the science and magic behind mashing, fermentation, and distillation, while indulging in a tasting of their finest spirits. Don't miss out on this exclusive experience at Kings County Distillery.

(96) All levels 21 and older
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Adult Improv Open House

Irondale Ensemble Project @ 85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY

Students will get improvised through a series of fun and engaging activities. Come create, learn and be merry with the Irondale Ensemble! These Irondale led free-for-alls are just thing for the improv wallflowers out there. A no-risk, all-fun environment for everyone from the curious novice to the veteran performer. Oh, and did we mention these are free events?

All levels 18 and older
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Dumbo Open Studios Art Walk + Mediterranean Brunch

Women of Culture @ 1 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Embark on a captivating journey through DUMBO's vibrant art scene during our annual Open Studios Art Walk. Witness the magic of artists' studios and immerse yourself in their creative process.

All levels 16 and older
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Clutch Making: I Can Make Bags Visits NY

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 3-hour clutch making course, the students will choose from a variety of colours, work with patterns, and learn how to make their own leather clutch. Optional leather wrist strap and metal hardware is available.  Students will also learn how to use a sewing machine and learn basic leather working skills. A range of colours and accessories will be available to choose from on the day. No experience necessary. Q&A Q: ...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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$210
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Free Your Voice Through Shamanic Vocal Culture & Melody

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: Free Your Voice Through Shamanic Vocal Cultures & Medicine Melodies Explore the use of music to clear and open energetic channels, and as a gateway for therapeutic processes, higher creativity and community peacemaking. Through guided sound-centered practices and chanting, we build an original repertoire of medicine melodies to use in shamanic journeys, psychotherapy, performance and sound healing sessions. You’ll experience...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$350

2 sessions

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A Strange Enlightenment

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research

A Strange Enlightenment: The Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau This intensive course will provide an introduction to the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, showing how his thought fits, albeit uncomfortably, within the period of the French Enlightenment. Over four weeks, we will read from each of Rousseau’s “major” texts—Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, On the Social Contract, Émile, and Confessions—as well...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Proofs for the Existence of God

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research

What is the relationship between faith and understanding? Is it possible to have certain knowledge about anything? Does morality depend on the existence of God? Can the order or disorder of the world tell us anything about a creator? Such questions have preoccupied philosophers for nearly a millennia.  Not merely a problem for theologians, the question of whether it’s possible to prove the existence of God has stood at the center of some of...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Xtras: Essentials of Twerk

StripXpertease @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Your basic twerk tutorial! Learn the basic breakdowns to isolate the muscles that make that booty pop. Get detailed instruction on how to twerk in standing and floor positions! Great for baby twerkers or those who want to refine their skills! Sneakers acceptable, heels preferred. Kneepads are highly recommended. They are available for purchase from StripXpertease for $12-22. You can alternatively bring a thick towel/blanket to rest your knees on,...

(189) Beginner 18 and older
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EPA Lead RRP Certification

Wagner College Lifelong Learning

EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) requires that companies performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by EPA (or an EPA authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices. This course will provide the required preparation...

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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