Out & About
Thu 10
Israel Story LiveJCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th Street
A live show featuring the stories of historic Israeli women.
www.jccmanhattan.org. 646-505-4444
‘Obama’s Legacy’Barnes & Noble, Broadway, at 82nd Street
7 p.m. Free
Michael Days, editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, discusses his new book.
212-362-8835
Fri 11
‘Driving Miss Daisy’New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St.
6:30 p.m. Free
A play reading of Driving Miss Daisy followed by a discussion about the ethical issues in the piece.
212-874-5210
David Leisner and Michael KellySymphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th St.
7:30 p.m. $30; seniors/students, $25
Guitarist Leisner and baritone Kelly perform Franz Schubert’s “Die Schöne Müllerin.”
212-864-5400
Sat 12
The Last Crusade: World War I and the Cathedral of St. John the DivineCathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave.
10:30-11:30 a.m. $15; seniors, $12
A tour in which the Cathedral examines World War I propaganda images and art within the church, provoking questions on how to respond in times of armed conflict.
212-316-7540
Bagel Barks: Harlem MeerHarlem Meer, northeast corner of Central Park
7:30-9:30 a.m. Free
Connect with other dog-owners with coffee and other refreshments.
212-310-6678
Sun 13
‘Leaping leopold’Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway
2-3:30 p.m. $10
Mozart’s father returns to the present day, and takes credit for his son’s genius.
212-875-5788
Northern Forts TourCharles A. Dana Discovery Center
11:00-12:30 p.m. $15
Learn the history behind northern Central Park, ranging from the American Revolution to the War of 1812.
212-310-6600
Mon 14
The American Poets Corner: Induction of Eugene O’NeillCathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave.
7:30-8:30 p.m. Free
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is inducted into the American Poets Corner. A full program follows with selected performances of O’Neill’s work.
David Hinton on Existence: A StoryBook Culture, 536 West 112th St.
7 p.m. Free
Through a single Chinese landscape painting, author David Hinton explores the nature of reality using knowledge of Chinese poetry and philosophy.
212-865-1588
Tue 15
Gay Talese on Muhammad AliNew York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West
6:30 p.m. $38; members, $24
Pioneer journalist Gay Talese discusses his profiles of the late boxer.
212-873-3400
NT Live: ‘Hamlet’Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th St.
1 p.m. $24; senior/student, $22
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the title role in Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Hamlet. The new, filmed presentation will be presented live to cinemas.
212-864-5400
Wed 16
Book SaleSt. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave.
1-5 p.m. Free
Search through multiple collections to find a cheap selection of books for your purchase.
212-621-0619
Community Board 7 Meeting: Land UseBoard office, 250 West 87th St.
7 p.m.
The latest in neighborhood city planning and zoning.
212-362-4008