Out & About
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/