Out & About
Thu 1
Zosha Di CastriMiller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, at 116th Street
8 p.m. $25-30
A composer portrait performing the work of Zosha Di Castri, who explores sound on a spectrum, moving between soundscapes with gestural outbursts.
www.millertheatre.com, 212-854-1633
The First Jewish AmericansNew York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West
3 p.m. $25; members, $5
Learn how the first Jewish settlers inhabited and changed the New World in a tour featuring century-old manuscripts, portraits, documents and much more.
212-873-3400
Dec 2
Legendary Landmarks TourCentral Park, Belvedere Castle
2 p.m. $15
A 90-minute tour exploring some of the park’s iconic highlights.
212-310-6600
36th Annual John Lennon Tribute featuring Donovan Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
8 p.m. Ticket prices vary
Theatre Within and Music Without Borders present the 36th annual tribute to the life and music of John Lennon. Donovan will play a set of Lennon and Beatles songs.
212-864-5400
Dec 3
Riverside Poets WorkshopRiverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave.
3-5 p.m. Free
The Riverside Poets recite their favorite poems.
212-870-1810
Book Culture 2nd BirthdayBook Culture, 450 Columbus Ave.
7-9 p.m. Free
Book Culture is partnering with Europa Editions publisher to celebrate its second birthday with live jazz duos, as well as cake and other treats.
212-595-1962
Dec 4
Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the US-Saudi ConnectionNew York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St.
11 a.m. Free
Medea Benjamin, founder of CODEPINK and the author of nine books, introduces her new book exploring the depths of US-Saudi relations.
212-874-5210
Solo BachAlice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, at West 65th Street
5-7 p.m. $45
The Chambers Music Society presents six artists performing Bach solo works.
212-875-5788
Dec 5
PREformances with Allison CharneyJCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St.
12:30-1:45 p.m. $15; members, $10
The soprano welcomes mezzo-soprano Sara Murphy, Russian pianist Julia Zilberquit, soprano Indira Mahajan, violinist Laura Goldberg and composer/pianist Moshe Knoll.
www.jccmanhattan.org, 646-505-5708
Dialogues on Race and Religion: Immigration and the ChurchThe Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th Street
7:30-9 p.m. Free
Ravi Ragbir, executive director of the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City, discusses how churches can help the immigrants and refugees in society.
212-316-7483
Dec 6
Great Organ: Erik SuterThe Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th Street
7:30-9 p.m. $25
Erik Suter performs, including works by Maurice Duruflé.
212-316-7540
Curtis on Tour Chamber EnsembleMiller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, at 116th Street
6 p.m. Free
In the final Pop-Up Concert of the year, students from the Curtis Institute of Music perform alongside Ayane Kozasa to play Brahm’s Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25.
www.millertheatre.com, 212-854-1633
Dec 7
Camilo José Vergara on “Detroit is No Dry Bones”Book Culture, 536 West 112th St.
7 p.m. Free
Ethnographer and photographer Camilo José Vergara shares his work of documenting the changes within Detroit, spanning over 25 years. He sought to capture the distinct culture in the city, as well as tell a story of transformation and survival.
212-865-1588
Selected Shorts: Paul Giamatti Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
7:30 p.m. $30; members, $27
The actor shares scores of classic fiction novels brought to life through performances by Jane Kaczmarek, Billy Porter and Kathryn Erbe.
212-864-5400