Things to Do This Week in New York

Your weekly guide to events and activities in New York. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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Workshop | Mini Painting w/ Lauren Bilanko

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Painting miniatures is a relaxing and creative experience at Twenty Sided™. *Please note that our Gallery event space is accessible by a flight of stairs. Mini Painting w/ Lauren Bilanko MON @ 7p-10p Beginners Welcome! A ready-to-paint miniature, paints, and brushes will be provided. You may...

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Kids Art Club

Starts in 5 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Sunnyside · 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, NY

There will be a variety of art supplies on hand - the only limit is your imagination!

Commander Casual

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 18+

Twenty Sided™ casual events are super friendly and hosted by dedicated Game Guides ready to answer any questions along the way. Beginners welcome! Commander is an exciting, unique way to play Magic that is all about legendary creatures, big plays, and battling your friends in epic multiplayer...

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Teen Gaming Time

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY · Ages 10–17

Relax, de-stress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!

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Women in Conversation facilitated by Martha Cohen

Starts in 2 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY

We share, we care, we dare as we move right along into the next sessions. Join us and walk away with a continued warmup with Adriana O'Ferrall, discussions on women's issues, world issues, and much...

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Chess Master for Kids and Teens

Starts in 2 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Learn to play the world's most popular board game with chess master William Del Castillo. Come learn how the pieces move, improve your strategy, and play with others. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. No registration necessary.

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Civics Engagement & Education Series Session 4: Combatting Mis-Dis-and Mal-information: Staying Aware and Activating Truth

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · RCLS Programs and Events · RCLSHQ Main Meeting Room, New City, NY

Ramapo Catskill Library System and the League of Women Voters have partnered to provide a series of educational sessions focused on civics education. Member libraries of RCLS and Westchester Library...

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Music Together

Starts in 2 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Newfield Branch · Bridgeport, NY

Music Together is a music and movement class for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with a parent or caregiver. We sing, dance and play musical instruments. Come and join the fun! This program is...

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Toy Time

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Wrap up the week with some free play toy time in our children’s area.

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Poetry as Voice: Creative Expression, Healing and Community

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Poetry as Voice is a six-week collection of interactive workshops and presentations that introduce participants to poetry as both an art form and a tool for self-expression, healing, and community dialogue. These programs are designed to engage community members of all ages through creative...

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QBAC Marching Band Rehearsal

Starts in 7 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square) · Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square): Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square), New York, NY

Special Event — Parks Department Location: Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square): Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square)

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Crochet Camp (3rd-5th Grade)

Starts in 5 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Events for Kids · Children's Room, Morristown, NY

This April, kids in 3rd-5th grade can join us at 4pm on Thursdays to learn to crochet! Ms. Abbi will teach you basic stitches, how to read patterns, where to find resources, and more! Starter supplies...

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STEAM Thursdays!

Starts in 5 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Black Rock Branch · Bridgeport, NY · Ages 8–12

Join us to see where art and science intersect! Designed for kids ages 8-12, with caregivers. An adult caregiver is REQUIRED for these activities. Registration is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED; supplies are...

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Stitch 'n Sip: Knitting, Crocheting, & Sewing

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Do you knit, crochet, sew or do other fiber arts?Then join us for Stitch 'n Sip!Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to work on in the company of others while enjoying a cup of tea. Please note that this is an informal meetup where crafting materials and formal instruction are not...

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Vacation Week Program: Chess for All with Ian

Starts in 4 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Byram Shubert Library · Greenwich, NY

National Chess Master Ian Harris will be at the Byram library to instruct and inform patrons about the game of chess. In addition to a fun and exciting learning process, there are many benefits to...

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Thursday Movie Afternoon

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY

50 Year Anniversary Film Rocky (1976) PG 1 hr. 59 min. A club fighter from Philadelphia who moonlights as a collector for a local mobster gets a shot at the big time when the heavyweight champion...

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Drop-in Tech Help

Starts in 4 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Newfield Branch · Bridgeport, NY

Drop-in for a one-on-one, 30 minute-session for help with basic tech issues. Sessions are available Mondays, Wednesday 3:00pm - 5:30pm , and every other Friday 3:00pm - 4:30pm. You got a problem?...

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Financial Aid Seminar

Starts in 8 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY · Ages 10–17

A seminar on helping teen students and parents better understand the FAFSA and application process, saving for college, early savings for teens, etc. Presenter Tiffany Young, an Associate at World...

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Workshop | Creative Jam

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Creative Jam Bring a creative project you are working on – writing, drawing, storyboarding, game design – and work alongside (or in collaboration with) others. Each session is open ended. Playtesting If you are looking for playtesters for a game you created, head over to the #workshop-chat on our...

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Chair Yoga with Joan Tarrant

Starting soon · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mahwah Public Library · 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah, NJ

Join Joan Tarrant for a 45-minute chair yoga. You will need to bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks (available at “Five and Below”), tissues, water and comfortable clothes. This is a great opportunity to stretch, breathe, move, and relax together doing gentle yoga poses while seated or standing with a...

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Adult Craft Class: Crocheting For Beginners

Starts in 7 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Beardsley Branch · Beardsley Branch Library, Bridgeport, NY · Ages 18+

Join us for a fun and engaging beginner crocheting class at the library! Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to brush up on your skills. We will guide you through the basics of this...

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Morning Yoga

Happening now · Thu, Apr 9, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Events for Adults · Morristown, NY

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are...

Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City New York · 116 Boerum Pl, Brooklyn, NY

Compass Party is a night of improvisation and comedic acts put on by some of our most talented and up-and-coming improvisers from the Training Center.  Each ensemble presents a mix bag of short form...

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It Looked Like Spilt Milk Story Craft

Starts in 6 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY

Join us for a read of It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Green Shaw proceeded by creating our own "It Liked Like" puffy paint art project! This program will take place at the Station branch on...

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SideQuest Adventures: Gardens of Yin w/ Lauren Bilanko

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Twenty Sided + Special Guests for weekly SideQuest adventures Guided by amazing storytellers. Beginners Welcome! Character Creation is part of the event. Materials will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own as well. *Please note that our downstairs event space is accessible by a...

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Coding Workshop

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Looking to develop coding skills? Join us in the community room for a fun Python coding class with games and prizes, and that we will be using games like Minecraft and Roblox to incorporate basic coding skills!All Ages

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Teen Room Fun

Starts in 4 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:30 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Mahwah Public Library · 100 Ridge Rd, Mahwah, NJ

Teens can drop-in everyday after school to play board games, use our gaming consoles or watch an awesome movie, and maybe even solve a fun puzzle!

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Jr. Levels Pokémon (Grades 5-6)

Starts in 7 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY

Wanna catch ‘em all? Learn to play the iconic Pokémon trading card game, build a deck, and trade cards with your friends! This is a repeating weekly program. Jr. Levels is for 5th and 6th graders on...

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Knitting & Crochet Circle

Starts in 8 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY

All are welcome to join us at the Parkville branch on Thursday evenings - no experience needed! Knitting & crocheting help will be available, and you may bring your own project or...

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Drora Tramo Gorshey

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 9:50 PM–12:00 AM UTC · CC Moore Homestead Playground · CC Moore Homestead Playground: CC Moore Homestead Playground, New York, NY

Special Event — Parks Department Location: CC Moore Homestead Playground: Performance Area

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Learn & Play Mahjong

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Learn & Play Mahjong! Join us for an engaging night of Mahjong at the Central Library. All levels welcome, beginner friendly! We will start the session with a brief history of Mahjong. Hong Kong Old School rulesBeginner focused, all levels invitedNo pointsSets providedRegistration is encouraged,...