Out & About

| 22 Nov 2016 | 04:01

    Thu 24

    NYC Pilgrim Pedal23rd Street and the East River.

    8 a.m. $35, including breakfast

    The destination is a Brooklyn Diner via Queens and Brooklyn in rain, light snow, or shine. Round trip is 20-24 miles over “fairly easy” terrain at leisurely pace. Pre-registration required.

    www.bikenyc.org/event/3751

    Winter Village Bryant Park

    8 a.m.-10 p.m.

    Free skating on a 170’ x 100’ rink. $20 to rent skates.

    www.wintervillage.org/

    Fri 25

    International Film FestivalMilbank Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th St.

    6 p.m., reception at 8 p.m. Films and discussion: $25; films, discussion & VIP reception: $50

    Opening night of the African Diaspora International Film Festival, with a showing of “The Naked Poet,” Jason Barrett’s 2016 feature.

    212-864-1760. nyadiff.org/

    Curtain UpNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza

    10:30 a.m. Free

    Society of London Theatre has partnered with the New York Public Library for a celebratory performance and series of costumes, film scripts and set models that have won Tony Awards in both regions.

    www.lincolncenter.org/

    Sat 26

    Gallery Tour of the Holiday ExpressNew York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West

    3 p.m. $25; members, $5

    Tour a variety of toys and trains from the Jerni Collection, owned by the Historical Society.

    212-485-9268

    Small Business SaturdayBook Culture, 536 West 112th St.

    11 a.m. Free

    Book Culture hosts a homemade pancake breakfast for small businesses in the neighborhood.

    212-865-1588

    Sun 27

    Heart of the Park TourCentral Park, 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

    11-12:30 p.m. Free

    An east-to-west tour of Central Park, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.

    212-310-6600

    It’s Sunday: Peter KrasinskiCathedral Church of St. John the Divine,

    1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th St.

    5-6 p.m. Free

    In honor of the restored Great Organ, the Cathedral presents a concert series featuring musicians from around the nation.

    212-316-7540

    Mon 28

    Plant CodesSymphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street

    7:30 p.m. $20

    A screening of a film subtitled “Unleashing Nature’s Healing Power.” The film explores the obesity epidemic and how the American diet is costing many their lives.

    212-864-5400

    John Adams and the Fear of American Oligarchy536 West 112th St.

    7 p.m. Free

    Author Luke Mayville discusses his book, which documents how John Adams predicted a fear of a wealthy class, before the ‘1 percent’ became a protest sign.

    212-865-1588

    Tue 29

    True Believer: Stalin’s Last American SpyNew York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West

    6:30 p.m. $38; members, $24

    A lecture and conversation about the many Americans who turned to Communism during the Great Depression.

    212-485-9268

    Treehab: Tales from My Natural, Wild LifeBarnes and Noble, 2289 Broadway, at 82nd St.

    7 p.m. Free

    Author and comedian Bob Smith gives a reflection on his relationship with the natural world and presents his new memoir, “Treehab: Tales from My Natural, Wild Life.”

    212-362-8835

    Wed 30

    Mid-Park Welcome TourCentral Park West at 77th St.

    11 a.m.-Noon. Free

    Explore some of Central Park’s most well-known features in a tour led by Central Park Conservatory.

    212-310-6600

    Mid-Day Music Faculty House, Columbia University, 64 Morningside Dr.

    Noon-1 p.m. Free

    Students and Music Associates from Columbia University’s Music Performance program provide an afternoon of free music to the public.

    mpp.music.columbia.edu/