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Alexander Technique for ADHD
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school - Virtually Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Sep 28th
6–7:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Sep 28th
6–7:30pm EDT
Alexander Technique for ADHD (Online)
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Sep 28th
6–7pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Sep 28th
6–7pm EDT
Philosophy and War
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine how philosophers have understood war as a force shaping human nature, ethics and political life across history. Analyze influential ideas from ancient Greece to contemporary thought while exploring concepts of justice, strategy and lived experience. Engage with major thinkers whose perspectives continue to shape debates on conflict and violence today.
Sep 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
The Book of Job: Punishment and Reward
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
In its stark portrayal of the quest for meaning amidst great suffering, the book of Job stands alone not only in the Hebrew Bible, but also among the wisdom literature of the ancient Near East. A work of magnificent poetic beauty, it raises the perennial question of why bad things happen to good people—but with surprising responses. The character of Job contemplates the fate of the righteous but goes further to question the nature of God: “It...
Oct 19th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions & Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky. Unpack how these vernacular aesthetics reveal tensions in value, labor, and time under advanced capitalism. Reflect on how aesthetic forms shape our experiences and critiques of modern life.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Thomas Bernhard: The Arts Trilogy
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine a powerful collection of modern literary works that explore art, memory, grief and isolation through an uncompromising narrative style. Engage with philosophical and historical perspectives while analyzing recurring themes of ambition, friendship and artistic integrity. Ideal for readers interested in literature, critical theory and intellectual discussion.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Decolonizing the Human: an Introduction to Sylvia Wynter
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Delve into the revolutionary work of Sylvia Wynter, whose interdisciplinary approach reimagines the concept of the human beyond Western, colonial constraints. Explore her critique of race, power, and myth-making, drawing on influences like Fanon and Césaire, to envision new horizons for aesthetics, politics, and liberation. Challenge traditional narratives and embrace radical possibilities.
Oct 25th
1–4pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Philosophy, Phenomenology, and the Body
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the profound philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and his groundbreaking ideas on perception, embodiment, and the nature of existence. Delve into the world of phenomenology and discover how this influential 20th-century movement continues to shape contemporary thought.
Nov 17th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Bach: Music and Transcendence
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the complex life and enduring musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach. Examine the beliefs, emotions and religious convictions that shaped his compositions, from sacred works to major instrumental pieces. Discover how the intellectual and spiritual conflicts of his era influenced Bach’s distinctive musical voice and lasting appeal.
Nov 22nd
2–5pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
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AFP Broadcast - Secrets of Data Driven Non-Profits
Foundation Center See all classes by this school @ 312 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
This is not a session about buzzwords and fairy tale stories about "My, what big data you have." No, this session is going to take you on a journey to understand why the nonprofit sector is not more data-driven, why it needs to be, and how do we get there together. Join Steve MacLaughlin, nonprofit industry expert, for this informative and actionable session. This session will also give you first-hand examples of nonprofit organizations that have...
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