Out & About

| 22 Nov 2016 | 04:00

    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-foot-by-100-foot 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/MS Excel 2010 for BeginnersHudson Park Library, 66 Leroy St.

    1-3 p.m. Register by phone or in-person.

    Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using MS Excel 2010.

    212-243-6876. www.nypl.org/events/calendar

    Sat 26

    Lower East Side gallery tour195 Chrystie St., near Stanton Street

    1 p.m. $25

    Visit seven modern art galleries in the downtown center for contemporary art, stopping at exhibits in painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography.

    917-250-0052. www.nygallerytours.com

    EC: MARIE MENKEN, PROGRAM 1Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave.

    3:15 p.m.

    Marie Menken represents the lyrical sensibility in the American avant-garde film.

    212-505-5181. anthologyfilmarchives.org/

    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

    ‘Black Square: Adventures in Post-Soviet Ukraine’ The Half King, 505 West 23rd St.

    7 p.m.

    Readings of a distinctive writer’s fascinating journey into the heart of a troubled region.

    212-462-4300. www.thehalfking.com/

    Professional Development for New York City TeachersWhitney Museum, 99 Gansevoort St., floor 3

    4-6 p.m.

    Open to New York City visual arts teachers. A hands-on, inquiry-based tour among galleries, considering how the content can relate to curriculum and teaching practice.

    212-570-3600. whitney.org/Events

    Tue 29

    Teen Craft HourMulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey St.

    4 p.m. For ages 13 to 18 years

    Make something cute, useful and unique.

    212-966-3424. www.nypl.org/events/calendar

    Vocal Masterclass Ernst C. Stiefel Concert Hall, 55 West 13th St.

    1 p.m. Free

    Featuring Ken Benson, the event provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to witness the interaction between gifted students and great artists.

    212-229-5600. events.newschool.edu/

    Wed 30

    10th Precinct Community Council MeetingPrecinct House, 230 West 20th St.

    7 p.m.

    The community council meets on the last Wednesday of the month.

    212-741-8226. www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_010

    Google Drive, Part 2Muhlenberg Library, 209 West 23rd St., Conference Rm.

    2:30-4:30 p.m. Register by phone or in person.

    Learn how to create, edit and share documents online using Google’s free web app platform.

    212-924-1585. www.nypl.org/events/calendar