Out & About
Thu 3
‘Cymbeline’Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
1 p.m. $24; members, $20; seniors, $22
Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance tells the tale of King Cymbeline, ruler of Britain, and his daughter who marries an unsuitable man in her father’s eyes.
212-864-5400
Andrés LópezMiller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, at 116th Street
8 p.m. $40-65
Hear Andrés López tell a story about the changes of each generation from the 20th to 21st century. This event is in Spanish.
www.millertheatre.com/events
Fri 4
Leah Umansky, Anthony Cappo, and Joanna C. ValenteBook Culture, 536 West, at 112th Street
7 p.m. Free
The poets read their work.
212-865-1588
Marathon TourCentral Park, 90th Street and Fifth Avenue
2-3:30 p.m. $15
Tour through the highlights of Central Park that will be featured in the New York Marathon.
212-310-6600
Sat 5
Riverside Poets WorkshopRiverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave.
3-5 p.m. Free
The month’s Poetry Open Mike and Program show, where Riverside Poets will read their favorite pieces.
212-870-1810
NYC Short Film FestivalSymphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
6-8:30 p.m. $15; members/students/seniors, $12
Watch international directors present their short films in the 12th annual New York City Short Film Festival. The audience then votes on their favorite show.
212-864-5400
Sun 6
Trinh T. Minh-ha on ‘Lovecidal’Book Culture, 536 West, at 112th Street
2-3 p.m. Free
The feminist filmmaker presents her a meditative response to the endless war and violence in the world.
212-865-1588
TCS New York City MarathonMid and South Central Park
6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Watch the world’s biggest race as runners trek from Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, looping through the city and finishing in Central Park.
www.tcsnycmarathon.org/
Mon 7
Northern Welcome TourCentral Park, at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue
11 a.m.-Noon. Free
A guide through the northernmost part of the park.
212-310-6600
Curtain Up- ExhibitionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza
10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free
A performance celebrating the last 40 years of theater in London and New York
917-275-6975
Tue 8
Conversational Sign Language WorkshopRiverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave
11 a.m.-Noon. Free
Learn Conversational Sign Language, different from American Sign Language, in this six session workshop held every Tuesday.
212-870-1810
Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham JazzmenNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza
Noon-2 p.m. Free
Gotham jazzmen perform traditional jazz music for audiences.
917-275-6975
Wed 9
Causes of the Current Economic TurmoilSt. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave.
5:45 p.m. Free
Hear what Andrew Mazzone, president of the Henry George School of Social Science, give solutions and outlines to solve the current issues in the United States economy.
212-621-0619
The Elephants in My Backyard: A MemoirBarnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, at 82nd Street
7 p.m. Free
Actor Rajiv Surendra discusses his new book about fame, failure and self-discovery.
212-362-8835