Out & About
Thu 26
‘The Brain’ ▲Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, 4th floor
6 p.m. Free
Speaker Peter Balsam’s work focuses on how anticipation underlies motivated action, research that can be harnessed for psychiatric treatment strategies.
212-854-2708. barnard.edu
Andre AcimanBarnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway
7-9 p.m. Free
In “Enigma Variations,” Aciman maps inscrutable corners of passion, proving to be an unsparing reader of the human psyche and a master stylist.
212-362-8835. barnesandnoble.com
Fri 27
Jazz QuartetAsford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar, 254 West 72nd St.
8-11 p.m.
Pianist, trumpeter and composer Robert Silverman and his ensemble perform original compositions, the blues and standards.
212-579-0222. sugarbarnyc.com
Music FridaysAmerican Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square
5:30-7:30 p.m. Free
Singer-songwriter Rorie Kelley performs original music reflecting the spirit of self-taught, grassroots folk art.
212-595-9533. folkartmuseum.org
Sat 28
Guitar FesivalBloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th St.
5:30-9 p.m. Free
Entire day of guitar music, BSM faculty and students collaborate on two concerts, featuring solo works and chamber music for guitar.
212-663-6021. bsmny.org
Winter Jam Central Park Bandshell, Enter at 72nd Street
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Winter sports festival — snow, rain or shine, featuring fresh blown snow, free equipment rentals, plenty for all ages to enjoy.
212-360-1311. nyc.gov/parks
Sun 29
Hello From JapanChildren’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd St.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12.
Children will have fun learning about life in present day Japan in playful, immersive environment. Through May 14.
212-721-1223
Flute RecitalManhattan School of Music, 120 Claremont Ave.
6:30-8 p.m. Free
College student recital: Julie NahKyung Lee performs.
917-493-4429. msmnyc.edu
Led BlimpieB.B. King Blues Club, 237 West 42nd St.
10:30 p.m. $10.
NYC-based band known for its note-for-note live recreations of the entire Led Zeppelin catalog with the energy and excitement of the British rock band.
212-997-4144. bbkingblues.com
Mon 30
Trayvon MartinRandom House, 1745 Broadway
7-8 p.m. $35
‘Big Ideas Night’ presents an evening of conversation with the parents of Trayon Martin, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin. Pre-register.
212-782-9000. randomhouse.com
Weight LossMillbank Chapel at Teachers College, 525 West 120th St.
6 p.m. Free, pre-register
Roberta Russell demystifies weight loss in unprecedented, eye-opening event: how to use what research reveals to achieve permanent weight loss.
917-693-6224. permanentweightloss.org
Tue 31
‘Peer Gynt’Mezzanine Theater at the A.R.T., 502 West 53rd St.
8 p.m. $50
The fantasist hero of Henrik Ibsen’s 1876 verse drama rocks out in this new musical adaptation by Michi Barall for Ma-Yi Theater.
866-811-4111. ma-yitheatre.org
Jewelry trunkshowYogaworks, 37 West 65th St.
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Ru-cessories has a trove of new goodies to sell — jewelry and watches.
212-769-9642. rucessories.com
Wed 1
‘Bound for Broadway’The West End, 955 West End Ave.
8-11 p.m. $15 + 2 drink min.
Jennifer Agatte performs cabaret.
212-531-4759. thewestendlounge.com
‘Insomnio’ ▲Smoke Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway
7-11:30 p.m. $12
A unique take on contemporary jazz emphasizing rhythmic drive, “Insomnio” incorporates elements of Peruvian rhythms from the coast and highlands.
212-864-6662. juancarlospolo.com