EVENTS WEDNESDAY 1/23 Around Town Christmas in July Cody Camps ...
Around Town
Christmas in July Cody Camps of Freedom offers two free weeks of summer camp to kids age 8-15 who lost a parent in the Sept. 11 attacks, incl. transportation, meals, etc.; 800-399-4436 or www.codycamps.com for more info.
Free Benefits Counseling Need health insurance for you or the kids? Food? Money for the heating bill? You may be eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Social Security & other benefits; call 212-604-8685 to set up an appointment.
It's Ice Skating Time in Prospect Park Strap 'em on & head down to Kate Wollman Ice Skating Center, Prospect Park (Parkside & Ocean Aves.), Park Slope, 718-287-6431; call for times, $2-$4.
Ten Free, Flowering Trees can be yours by sending a $10 contribution to the National Arbor Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 [through 1/31].
Benefits
"Always in Our Hearts" Artists respond to Sept. 11, 10% of sales go to Robin Hood Relief Fund; Woodward Gallery, 476 Broome St., 5th fl. (Wooster St.), 212-966-3411; 11-6, free [repeats Thurs.-Sat. 11-6, through 1/26].
Family
Earth Celebrations Puppet & Costume Workshop Learn to make puppets, lanterns & more for a winter pageant; Earth Celebrations, 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B& C), 212-777-7969; 12:30-4:30, free [repeats Sat.].
Extreme Choices 3-D Laser show exposes kids to dangers of smoking; Liberty Science Center in NJ, 201-200-1000 for info; $3-$3.50 [repeats daily, through 6/02].
"Jerry & Brian Pinkney" Exhibit of illustrations by father & son; Children's Museum of Manhattan, Tisch Bldg., 212 W. 83rd St. (B'way), 212-721-1224; call for times & prices [through 4/19].
Film/Video
"The Artistry of Leontyne Price" series celebrates 75th birthday of renowned soprano; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 2, $6, $4 st./s.c [through 2/28].
"The Billy Rose Trib. to Anna Magnani" Retrospective series honoring Italian actress screens shorts, features & newly-struck 35mm prints, continues today w/Bellissima (2:30) & Mamma Roma (6); Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; $12, $8 st./s.c. [repeats daily, through 1/31].
The Farewell Film documents a day in the life of poet & playwright, Bertolt Brecht, who "maintained no fewer than three mistresses at any one time throughout his adult life"?in German w/subtitles; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; call for times, $9 [through 1/29].
If the Spirit Moves You? Series continues today w/Wings of Desire directed by renown woman-hater Wim Wenders; Donnell Library Media Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.
"Greatest Hits" series continues w/Billy Liar (3, 6:30, 10) & Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1:20, 4:50, 8:20); Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; $9.
New York Jewish Film Festival Eleventh-annual collaboration betw. the Jewish Museum & the Film Society screens premieres, rarely-seen films & docs.; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600 or 212-423-3338 for info; 1, 3:15, 6:15 & 8:30, $9 [repeats almost daily, through 1/24].
"Rock 'n' Roll Musicals" Series screens John Waters' Hairspray; St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 2, free.
"Star Theater" Retro film series shows Orson Welles' Chimes at Midnight (1966), comic tale of Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff, co-starring Jeanne Moreau & John Gielgud; Den of Cin, Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-714-3575; 7, $5 incl. 1 drink.
Lectures
Divorce Information Lawyer/Women & Children Family Law Activist leads lecture; Sol Goldman YM-YWHA, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-780-0800; 7, $10-$5.
Readings
A School of Our Own Parents & community supporters who started first East Harlem Block Schools in the 60s, gather to celebrate new book chronicling their experiences; Judson Memorial Church, Washington Sq. S. (Thompson St.), 212-477-0351; 7:30, free.
Workshops
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Learn to use them for pleasure, pain relief, immune system enhancement & more; McBurney YMCA, 215 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-741-9224; 7, $20.
Health Issues Anonymous Twelve-step program for those living w/a health concern; St. Luke's-Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #205 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7.
Learn English for Free at NY Public Library branches; 212-221-7676 or www.nypl.org for locations & times [through 3/21].
Volunteering in NY Free one-night class w/Daily News columnist Lenore Skenazy. Learn how to read to kids, visit the elderly & more; New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5682; 6-8.
THURSDAY 1/24
Around Town
The Outsider Art Fair Preview gala benefits American Folk Art Museum?see Friday's listings for more info; the Puck Bldg., 295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.), 212-977-7170 x311; 5:30, call for price [through Sun.].
Benefits
Star Spangled Spirit Survey of 20th-century photos of the American flag from artists incl. Diane Arbus & Robert Frank, portion of proceeds goes to WTC charities; Bonni Benrubi Gallery, 52 E. 76th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-517-3766; 11-6 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues., through 2/16].
Family
The Highbridge Voices Concert Choir Bruno Cassolari directs more than 120 S. Bronx kids ages 9-16 in concert at City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-787-8282; 7:30, $10.
International Young Art 2002 Emerging artists from 17 different countries showcase works at Artlink; the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, 323 W. 39th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), www.artlink.com; 6, free [repeats daily 11-7, through 2/2].
Film/Video
New York Jewish Film Festival Eleventh-annual collaboration betw. the Jewish Museum & the Film Society screens premieres, rarely-seen films & docs.?final day; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600 or 212-423-3338 for info; call for sched., $9.
Soul in the Hole Film about growing up "black, male & street" screens today followed by q&a w/makers; Brooklyn Musuem of Art, 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; 6:30, call for price.
Readings
Jewish Feminist Poetry Nice to see someone isn't afraid to use the "f" word these days: Enid Dame, Veronica Golos & Jessica Stein read; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7:30, $12-$15.
FRIDAY 1/25
Around Town
"Friday Night Fights" Muay Thai Boxing by professionals & amateurs, first in series of four; Church St. Boxing Gym, 25 Park Pl. (Church St.), 212-571-1333; 7:30, $25-$35.
A Night of Magic Sleight-of-handers Marco Monteverdi, Belinda Sinclair, Prof. Bobby Baxter & others; Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park W. (2nd St.), Park Slope, 718-768-2972; 8, $10.
The Outsider Art Fair Three-day showcase for self-taught artists incl. 34 international exhibitors; the Puck Bldg., 295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.), 646-298-5261; 12-8, $15 [repeats Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-6].
Film/Video
A Clockwork Orange NY Film Academy hosts screening of classic Stanley Kubrick film; 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave.), 212-674-4300; 7 & 9:30, $5 incl. drink at Korova Milk Bar.
Terrence Malick Double Feature Badlands (1973) & Days of Heaven (1978) screen this weekend at Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; call for times & prices [repeats Sat.].
Lectures
Women of Afghanistan Three Afghan-American women?one a reporter just returned from Pakistan, another a former MSNBC documentary filmmaker & at third the founder of Young Afghan World Alliance?talk about the state of affairs (plus cash bar); 230 E. 44th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-854-5979; 6:30-8, $7, $5 st.
SATURDAY 1/26
Around Town
Earth Celebrations Parade Illuminated puppets, lanterns & glittering costumes in this community winter pageant w/Hungry March Band; 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 7, free.
Volunteer Day Learn how to be a guide or work in the soup kitchen at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347; 10-12, free.
Family
The Brave Little Tailor Play adaptation of Grimm's fairy tale; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400; 2, $5-$10 [repeats Sun., through 1/27].
"Family Art Project" Construct a wall during "Buildings on the Land" workshop series at Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200, 1-4, free.
Family Book Festival sponsored by Community School District 3 , incl. hourly workshops incl. "Everyone Smiles in the Same Language" (2 p.m.) & "Morphing Midgets: Apartment-Friendly Science Experiments" (4); Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 9-8, call for price.
The Last of the Dragons Play about a princess who decides to kill the last dragon; Vital Theater Co., 432 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-592-4508; 11 & 1, $10 [repeats Sun., through 2/3].
"Saturdays Alive!" Make a rubber stamp (12:30, $2) or come to watch Flamenco: The Soul of Spain & Andrea Del Conte's Danza España (3, $6); Arts Connection, 120 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-302-7433.
Snowflake Day Annual celebration w/games, prizes, crafts & stories by Ariane Smith; the Jack & Jill School, 209 E. 16th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-475-0855; 11:30-2, $6, free for kids under 2.
Teen Dance Jam Dance Manhattan gives a little something back w/free salsa, tango & swing instruction to teens 11-17 followed by a chance to flaunt new skills; 39 W. 19th St., 5th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-807-0802; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free.
Film/Video
"Cinema of Shadows: The Hollywood Film Noir" Thirty-one films screened in 16mm format continue w/The Blue Dahlia, a 1946 b&w written by Raymond Chandler; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9717; 4:30, $7 [repeats Sun.].
Lectures
The Power of Herbs It's the 10th anniversary celebration w/lectures on plants & modern medicine at NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747; call for times & prices [through Sun.].
SUNDAY 1/27
Around Town
Fast & Fabulous Cycling Club NY's lesbian & gay bike club ride to bike-related exhibit; www.fastnfab.org or 212-567-7160 for meeting place; 9 a.m.
Winter Antiques Show honors firefighters w/special exhibit of illustrations depicting turn of the century Manhattan neighborhoods & their firefighters at work, all proceeds go to charity; Hilton, 1335 6th Ave. (betw. 53rd & 54th Sts.), 718-292-7392; 12-6, $16.
Family
Asphalt Green's Puppet Playhouse closes out their weekly performance series w/Flying Bridge Community Arts' modernization of "Musicians of the Sun"; the Town School, 540 E. 76th St. (betw. York & East End Aves.), 212-369-8890 x159; 11, 12:30 & 2, $7.
James Reams & the Barnstormers Family square dance event; NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St. (Central Park W.), 212-874-5210, x127; 2-4, $10, $2 kids, free for those 3 years & under; .
"Sunday Science Spectaculars!" Monthly series for kids ages 6-11 gives them a chance to explore "Water, Water Everywhere: Hydrology" & build their own waterwheel; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $35/adult, $20 child.
Lectures
The Algonquin Round Table: Tea, Tales & Tour Have tea w/Dorothy Parker?ish; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 3, $50.
G-Spot & Female Ejaculation What, where & how at Toys in Babeland, 94 Rivington St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-375-1701; 8, $20.
Panel Discussion: On Civil Liberties Author/Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz & seasoned attorney Floyd Abrams appear; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7:30, $22.
Women & Money Learn to juggle credit cards, plan for retirement & more; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 2-5, $60.
Readings
Unorganized Reading No time limit, no list, no bullshit except what gets spewed on stage; ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 718-638-2927; 3.
MONDAY 1/28
Family
Scattered, Smothered and Covered Staged readings of contemporary plays?where's the Waffle House theme song?; Abrons Arts Center, Henry St. Settlement, 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-946-6580 for times & prices [through 1/3].
Yoga Hatha/Iyengar yoga techniques for teens ages 12-17; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 4:45, call for price.
Film/Video
"Mondo Mondays" Retro film series screens cult fav. Killer Clowns From Outer Space (1988); Den of Cin, Two Boots, 44 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-714-3575; 8, $5 incl. 1 drink.
TUESDAY 1/29
Around Town
Matzoh Ball Eating Contest w/prizes & celebrity judges, see this week's "Since When?" column for more info; Ben's Kosher Deli, 209 W. 38th St. (7th Ave.), 631-329-0050, 10, free.
Family
After School Games Club Checkers, chess, backgammon & Monopoly for third, fourth & fifth graders; Battery Park City Parks Conservatory, 2 South End Ave. (W. Thames St.), 212-267-9700 x348, reg. req.; 3:30-5, free [through 2/12].
Pilates Challenging floor workout for teens builds strength & lengthens body; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 4:45, call for price.
Film/Video
Le carrosse d'or (The Golden Coach) In this 1952 Renoir film Camilla, star of an acting troupe, "hesitates among three men?the viceroy, a Spanish officer & a leading matador"?wow, that's tough; French Institute, Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & 9, $8.
Readings
Sebastian Faulks The author famous for best-selling trilogy Charlotte Gray reads from his new one: On Green Dolphin Street: A Novel; Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
Elmore Leonard will appear for discussion & signing of his latest?Tishomingo Blues; Mysterious Books & Murder Ink, 129 W. 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-765-0900; 2:30, free.
Lectures
Bio-Terrorism: Are We Prepared For an Attack? Lots of local politicians "want your input"; St. Vincent's Hospital, 170 W. 12th St. (B'way), 212-979-2272; 7, .
Celestial Highlights Learn about stars, constellations & planets that will be visible in the night sky during the coming month; American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, 79th St. (Central Park W.), 212-535-2922; 6:30, $10, $8 st./s.c.
Workshops
Chocolate lovers learn to make truffles, mud pies & chocolate soufflés; 334 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-580-0099; 7, $65.
ESOL Check out English classes available at this open house; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9797; 10-1.