Out & About
Thu 20
Battle of BrooklynNew York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West
6:30 p.m. $38; members, $24
Author and historian Patrick K. O’Donnell and author Richard Brookhiser detail the story of the “Immortal 400,” a vital group during the Battle of Brooklyn that allowed George Washington and troops to live to fight another day.
212-873-3400. www.nyhistory.org/programs/battle-brooklyn
The Kingdom of SpeechBook Culture, 450 Columbus Ave.
7 p.m. Free
Journalist and author Tom Wolfe discusses his new book, “The Kingdom of Speech,” an argument that today’s notions of speech and evolution in our complex society are wrong.
212-595-1962
Fri 21
The Emerson at 40: Part ILincoln Center, 1941 Broadway, at West 65th Street
7:30-9:15 p.m. $32
The Chamber Music Society presents a tribute to the Emerson String Quarter in this double-concert performance.
212-875-5788
Beth Macy’s ‘Truevine’ Book Culture, 536 West, at 112th Street7 p.m. Free
Reading and discussion by Beth Macy about her novel set during Jim Crow era, exploring race relations then and today.
212-865-1588
Sat 22
Vijay Iyer TrioMiller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, at 116th Street
8 p.m. $25-45
A mashup of jazz, Indian classical to electronica music performed by the Vijay Iyer Trio.
212-854-1633. www.millertheatre.com/events/vijay-iyer-trio
Conservatory Garden TourVanderbilt Gate, Fifth Ave between 104th and 105th Street
11 a.m.-Noon. $15
Join for a tour of three gardens in Central Park, detailing the history, design and plants that surround the area.
212-310-6600
Sun 23
Eva Hesse Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
6 p.m. $14; members, $10; students/seniors, $12
Learn about one of America’s most prominent postwar artists in a screening of a film documenting her life.
212-864-5400
Cathedral Cares: Community Blood DriveThe Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 110th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free
American Red Cross and Cathedral Community Cares partner to host the annual blood drive. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments can also be made at redcrossblood.org
212-316-7540
Mon 24
Ethiopia in CrisisNew York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street
6:30-9 p.m. Free
Amnesty International Group NYC group hosts a film and panel discussion regarding human rights violations and oppression.
www.nysec.org/ethiopia-crisis
Project Shaw — On the RocksSymphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
7 p.m. $35; members, $30; student, $25
Gingold Theatrical Group performs one of George Bernard Shaw’s play written deep in the throes of the Great Depression.
212-864-5400
Tue 25
Meditation at the Library: Blast Open Your HeartSt. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave.
5 p.m. Free
Experience peace through meditation in this practice meant to heal and spread unconditional love. Session led by Elena Zelenina.
212-621-0619, www.nypl.org/locations/st-agnes
Ensemble Signal Plays More ReichMiller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, at 116th Street
6 p.m. Free
Ensemble Signal performs the music of Steve Reich.
212-854-1633
Wed 26
Community Board 7 Committee MeetingCommunity Board Office, 250 West 87th St.
7 p.m.
The Board’s business and consumer issues committee will review local business appeals and needs.
212-362-4008
‘The Underground Railroad’Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, at 82nd St.
7 p.m. Free
Colson Whitehead reads from his latest novel, which chronicles a slave girl’s journey to freedom.
212-362-8835