EVENTS WEDNESDAY 10/24 Around Town Annual Medicare Health ...
Around Town
Annual Medicare Health Care Fair w/free flu vaccinations, vision & hypertension screenings, reduced fare Metro Cards & refreshments; VA Medical Center, 423 E. 23rd St. (1st Ave.), 212-686-7500; 10-2.
Back In Gap Asshole responsible for recent Gap ads feat. "Juliette Lewis dancing w/robots & model Cheyenne strumming along to the classic AC/DC 'Back in Black'" speaks at the Art Directors Club, 106 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-643-1440; 6, $20.
Mr. LES Pageant That's Lower East Side (for members of the Strokes). Contestants should prepare for talent, Q&A, evening wear & swimsuit competition; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 7:30, $3.
"UKinNY" City-wide festival of all things British incl. dance, food, film, television, readings, seminars, theater, design & visual arts, continues today; www.UKINNY.com for sched. [through 10/28].
Wednesday Night Skate Weekly skate around Manhattan. Route varies, be comfortable skating in traffic, wear protective gear, meet on corner of 17th St. (B'way), 212-696-7247; 8, free [through 10/31].
Benefits
I Love NY Group show feat. artists Sarah Jones, Saul Fletcher, Angus Fairhurst, Kai Althoff, Dan McCarthy & Manfred Pernice to benefit Sept. 11 charities; Anton Kern Gallery, 532 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-367-9663; 10-6 [through 11/3].
The Second String Gideon Productions pres. play about a wedding that takes place only weeks the best man dies?all proceeds to benefit Salvation Army; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (Christopher St.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15 [through 10/28].
Yoga to Help Heal Classes in 14 parks across NYC throughout Oct., see www.yogatohelpheal.org, 646-234-YOGA; 7-8 a.m., free [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues.].
Family
Best Friends, Worst Enemies Michael Thompson, Ph.D. talks about his new child & family psychology book; Rodeph Shalom, 7 W. 83rd St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Aves.), 212-737-7385, res. req.; 6-7:30, free.
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].
Film/Video
Blade Runner Unfortunately, it's the long-ass director's cut. Starring Harrison Ford & Darryl Hannah; Void, 16 Mercer St. (Howard St.), 212-941-6492; 7:30, free.
Eight Deadly Shots Realist Finnish film originally ran five-plus hours, but this version is a merciful 135 mins., part of "Scandinavian Beauties" series at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; 6 & 8:30, $8.
"The Films of Alec Guinness & Friends" continues w/Pink Panther; St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 2, free.
"Jazz on Film" Quincy Troupe, co-author of Davis' autobiography, hosts screening of Miles Davis on Film, which incl. live footage & interviews; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-721-6500; 8, $15.
"Killing the Koala: Australian Films of the 90s" Festival continues w/1927 silent comedy Kid Stakes, about inner-city children losing their goat the day before a big race; BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4111; 4:30, 6:50 & 9:10, $9 [through 10/30].
"Lots of Lucy: Celebrating I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary" screens classic episodes w/original commercials; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 12:15, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [repeats Thurs.-Sun. at 12:15, through 10/31].
"New York Film Gang" Weekly gathering to watch shorts & trailers for indie films; Neva, 28 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-243-3166; 7-9, free.
"New York Turkish Film Festival" continues w/The House of Angels; Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; 8, $8, $5 [through 10/28].
Lectures
The Limits Of Artistic Freedom: Women Artists & Censorship Panel discussion at Cooper Union, Hewitt Aud., 41 Cooper Sq. (3rd Ave.), 212-807-6222; 6:30, free.
Paths To Success "Key Learnings from Women Who've Made It Big," w/Pamela Fiori (Town & Country), Maria Bartiromo (CBS) & more...I think we've got a running theme here (see below); Sotheby's Institute of Art, 1334 York Ave. (72nd St.), 212-297-2133; call for times & prices.
WomenSpeak III Topic is "The Feminine Divine Presence"...but will there be a screening of The Mists of Avalon? Millennium of the Woman rolls on; Sufi Books, 227 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-334-5212; 7, $5.
THURSDAY 10/25
Benefits
Hell in a Handbasket Fourth annual musical comedy revue w/campy skits & songs, all proceeds benefit Fire Engine Squad 18; Upstairs at Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave.), 212-366-5438 after 4; Thurs. & Fri. at 7, Mon. & Weds. at 9, $10 & 2 drink min.
Family
Sir Gawin & the Green Knight Opera for kids about gallant roundtable knight who battles evil Green knight; TADA! Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1732, call for times, $6-$15.
Film/Video
Frame by Frame HBO's forth annual doc. showcase concludes today?call for complete sched.; Screening Room, 54 Varick (Canal St.), 212-512-7660; 8, $5.
"Global Visions: Disruptive Directors of British Television" showcases early works by now-acclaimed directors Ken Russel, Ken Loach, others; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; call for times, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [through 1/20].
"Eugène Ionesco Film Festival" First ever festival to screen all Ionesco's works; United Theater Co.; 212-387-2043, www.unitedtheater.com for sched. & location [repeats daily, through 10/28].
On the Ropes Tale of Bed-Stuy boxing trainer & three fighters won best doc. at Sundance; BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-638-5000; 6:30, $9.
Pina Bausch & the German Dance Theater pres. doc. short films about German choreographers incl. "The Many Faces of Marcia Haydée" & "Giselle & the Wilis"; Goethe-Institut, 1014 5th Ave. (betw. 82nd & 83rd Sts.), 212-439-8700; 6, free.
"The Reel Jews Film Festival" Closing night feat. work-in-progress "The Couch"; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 7:30 & 9:30, $9.
"Viewpoint...Selections from the 19th Annual Montreal International Festival of Films on Art" ends today w/four offerings: The Great Gatsby: Midnight in Manhattan & The Book of Kells (2:30); Rebuilding the Reichstag & Frank Gehry (6); Donnell Library Media Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0609; free [through 10/25].
Lectures
Ray Bradbury in conversation w/Ira Flatow; NY Public Library, 5th Ave. (42nd St.), 212-930-0855; 6, $10.
Hi, Kemosabe! Conversation w/Dan Ingram as part of radio festival at Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-6600; 6.
Preventing A World Economic Downturn Panel discussion at New School's Swayduck Aud., 65 5th Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), RSVP 212-229-5808; 6, free.
Where Do We Go From Here: Life After 9/11 Today, Bernard Lewis on "The Meaning of Jihad"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 8, $22.
Readings
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion In Everyday Life Nicholas Vreeland, editor of the Dalai Lama's bestseller, reads at Tibet Center, 107 E. 31st St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & Lexington Ave.), 212-779-1841; 7:30, free.
Celebration of British Poetry Moniza Alvi, Vicki Feaver, James Lasdun, Glyn Maxwell & Robin Robertson read; NYU's Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Sq. S. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-998-8816; 7, free.
Comix Decode Cartoonists Tom Hart ("Hutch Owen"), Megan Kelso ("Artichoke Tales"), Charles Burns ("Black Hole") & more read at Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-599-5103; 8, free.
Sizzling Chops & Devilish Spins: Ping-Pong & the Art of Staying Alive Jerome Charyn reads from his new book on recent history of game; NYU's Bobst Library, 70 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-2596; 6:30, free.
James Wolcott & Mary Robison (Why Did I Ever); National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.) 212-475-3424; call for times & prices.
FRIDAY 10/26
Around Town
Big Apple Anime Festival Animation symposiums, panels, autograph sessions, dealer rooms & over 250 screenings begin today at several midtown locations; www.bigappleanimefest.com for complete info [through 10/28].
John Waters Cult director greets crazed fans & signs copies of double DVD releases of several films, incl. Female Trouble/Pink Flamingos & Hairspray/Pecker; TLA Video, 52-54 W. 8th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 212-228-8282; 6:30-8:30.
Benefits
Seventeen Star Showcase Teen fashion show & music from City High, Eden's Crush & 112, appearances by Miss Teen USA, "Kitty from Hello Kitty," the Evian Bartender Hotties, the publisher & editor-in-chief of Seventeen w/proceeds to benefit WTC charities; Roseland, 239 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-407-9790, res. req.; 6:30, $17.
Family
Jewish Harvest Festival of Booths Celebrate & learn about Sukkoth & other Jewish traditions; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (betw. St. Marks Ave. & Prospect Pl.), 718-735-4402; 10-5, free [through 1/02].
Film/Video
"Before the Legend: The Legend of Ralph Kramden & The Honeymooners" screens episodes from Jackie Gleason's sketch comedy show Cavalcade of Stars; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 1, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [repeats Sat. & Sun. at 1, through 11/11].
"Brazil on Screen" Film series highlights tv & film of Brazil in conjunction w/"Brazil: Body & Soul" exhibition at Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; 7, $6, $5 st./s.c. [through 1/11].
"Critic's Choice: Donald Richie on Japanese Film" continues w/1951's b&w Repast; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-752-3015; 6:30, $9.
The Journey Debut screening documents filmmaker's road trip across the U.S. in VW bus, incl. interviews w/Jimmy Carter & random folk; Pioneer Theater 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-254-3300; 6, 8 & 10, $8 [through 11/1].
Night of the Hunter New print of Charles Laughton's story about religious psycho, Robert Mitchum, who inspired many punks to tatoo their knuckles, also stars Shelly Winters; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (Varick St.), 212-727-8110; 1, 2:50, 4:40, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:10, $9 [through 11/1].
Peter Pan Lecture w/author & animation historian, John Canemaker, followed by rare 35mm screening of 1953 feature; Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; 6:30, $12.
Wizard of Oz accompanied by Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 12:15 a.m., $5.50.
Lectures
Constance Wilde: A Woman Of Some Importance Lecture by Sally Brown, as part of ongoing focus on Oscar Wilde; Pierpont Morgan Library, 29 E. 36th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-685-0008; 6:30, $10.
SATURDAY 10/27
Around Town
Vanished: Photos from the Prospect Park Archives on exhibit every weekend at the Gallery in the Grand Army Plaza Arch, Prospect Park W. (Flatbush Ave.), Park Slope, 718-965-7722; 1-5, call for price [through 10/28].
Benefits
NY Pet Show Get your photo taken w/Sept. 11 rescue dogs, participate in four-legged contests or train Spot to be obedient?benefits NYSAVE; Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza (32nd St.), 800-243-9774; 10-5, $6-$25.
Family
"Face to Face: Dealing w/Prejudice & Discrimination" Timely & relevant exhibit created to help families fight prejudice & discrimination in a positive manner; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (betw. St. Marks Ave. & Prospect Pl.), 718-735-4400; call for hours & prices.
Honoring Our Heroes: Youth for Youth Young people perform music, dance & theater to benefit Neediest Fund aiding children & families; Riverside Church, 119 St. (Riverside Dr.), 212-459-1854; 2-5, free, contrib.
Masks of Nature Create masks that transform you into animal, tree or flower; Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 1-4, free [repeats Sun.].
The Story of Rapunzel Beautiful princess is locked in tower by evil witch; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Bleecker & Hudson Sts.), RSVP 212-741-6436; 3:30, $8.50 [repeats Sun., through 11/18].
Tale of Aladdin & the Magic Lamp Magic carpets & wish-granting genies; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Bleecker & Hudson Sts.), RSVP 212-741-6436; 1:30, $8.50 [repeats Sun., through 11/18].
Film/Video
"From Albert Brooks to the TV Funhouse: Selected Short Films from Saturday Night Live" showcases the tv institution's emergence as a network forum for shorts; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 4, $6, $4 st./s.c., $3 child. under 13 [repeats Sun. at 4, Tues. & Fri. at 6:30, through 11/2].
The Cook Sister's Alter Ego Locals Carrie Dashow & Tali Hinkis combine real-time instances w/pre-recorded communication technologies & sound; Exit Art, 548 B'way (betw. Spring & Prince Sts.), 212-925-2928; 3, free w/adm.
Psycho Alfred Hitchcock's b&w shocker, just in time for Halloween; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-0077; 6:30, $8.50, $5.50 st./s.c. [repeats Sun.].
"ThinkFilm" Series running simultaneously w/"Wit & Wine: A New Look at Ancient Iranian Ceramics" closes out w/film Leila; Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; 1 & 3, $6, $3 st./s.c.
Halloween
Chill Out for Halloween An hour of Edgar Allen Poe stories presented by the Storytellers; Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant, 91 7th Ave (betw. W. 4th & BarrowSts.), 800-992-HYDE; 3, free 30 [repeats Sun. at 3:30 & 8 for adults].
Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival Tightrope walkers, $1 pony rides, evil queens but no blood & gore; Prospect Park SW (16th St.), Park Slope, 718-965-8954; 12-3, free.
Halloween of Magic & Wizards Not-so-scary stories, crafts & a wizard game show, plus mystical magic show at 4; Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way), 212-721-1234; 11-5, $6.
Mikon Hall of Horror Kids are invited to check out museum filled w/Halloween plants & animals?the adult version begins later in the night, call for details; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12-6, $3, free for kids.
Urban Pumpkin Hunt Preschoolers can search for pumpkins, then decorate them; Jefferson Market Garden, Greenwich Ave. (betw. W. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-777-2173; 12-3, free.
Vaudeville Halloween Festival Big Apple Circus, Coney Island USA & Bindlestiff Family Cirkus host a family "Dime Museum"?live novelty acts, come in costume; the New-York Historical Society, 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400; 1-4, free.
Lectures
Barnard Summit: Women, Leadership & The Future Historic conference w/panel discussions like "Women & the Public World: Do Women Leaders Make a Difference?" w/Janet Reno, CNN's Judy Woodruff & Gov. Jane Swift; Barnard College, 3009 B'way (W. 118th St.), 212-854-2096; 9, $40.
Readings/Open Mic
Smash Nova's Saturday Joyfest Open mic hosted by David. Speer; Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-477-0622; 3:30-5:30, contrib.
Workshops
Free Meditation Non-profit teaches "Sant Mat" meditation on "inner light & sound"; 800-MEDITATE or www.santmat.net for locations, times & complete info [through 10/30].
Parapsychology Foundation Holds "Parapsychology 101: Scientific Study of Psychic Phenomena"; 228 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), RSVP 212-628-1550; 9:30-4:30, $75.
SUNDAY 10/28
Around Town
"UKinNY" City-wide festival of all things British incl. dance, food, film, television, readings, seminars, theater, design & visual arts, concludes today; www.UKINNY.com for sched.
Family
Conrad Burdee's Halloween Parrot puppet w/smart mouth celebrates Halloween w/Peter Pumpkin; the Town School, 540 E. 76th St. (betw. York & East End Ave.), 212-369-8890 x159; 11, 12:30 & 2, $7, child under 10 months free.
Day with the Dead Burial rituals & ceremonies for young anthropologists ages 9-10; American Museum of Natural History, 79th St. (Central Park W.), 212-769-5800; 10:30-1:30, $28.
Movies for Kids Children see King Kong roar & pound his chest; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600; 1:30, $5.
Film/Video
Bhaji on the Beach screens as part of "UKinNY" series; Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; 3, free w/adm.
Carnival of Souls Herk Harvey's 1962 low-budget thriller; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 7 & 9:30, $6.
Halloween
The Addams Family Screening of 1964 tv episode about the Addams Family's favorite holiday; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.) 212-621-6600; 2, $3-$6 contrib.
Ghouls & Gourds See shadow puppets, carnivorous plants & big bug sculptures, make dancing skeletons, pipecleaner spiders & instruments w/Mecca Bodega, then join the antique bike & costume parade; Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave (Eastern Pkwy), Bklyn, 718-623-7241; 12-4, free.
Morning of the Gargoyles Reading of "Night of the Gargoyles" & mask-making/clay workshop; Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave (112th St.), 212-932-7347; 10 a.m., call for price.
NYC Ghost Stories Charles J. Adams, III, author of New York City Ghost Stories tells spooky tales while walking the streets of Soho; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 1-3:30, $20.
Scholastic Store Halloween Ball Games, stories, costume contest & appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog; Scholastic Store, 555 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-343-6166; 3, free.
Third Annual Pumpkin Carving Make a Jack-o-Lantern & get a free drink, tools & pumpkins provided; Raven Cafe, 194 Ave. A (12th St.), 212-529-4712; 4-6 (kids), 6-10 (adults), free.
Lectures
How Motherhood Changes Women Conversation w/Carol Gilligan & Naomi Wolf (who recently authored Misconceptions: Truth, Lies & the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood); 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 7:30, $22.
Ed Koch speaks on "Faith-Based Initiative: Why It's Wrong For America"; NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St. (Central Park W.), 212-874-5210; 11:30 a.m., free.
Readings
Jonathan Franzen reads from...guess what?; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-505-3360; 7, free.
MONDAY 10/29
Family
Scarecrow & Harvest Weekend Make your own scarecrow, w/ or without a brain, plus apple cider & other harvest celebrations; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700; 1-5, $4.50-$10 [repeats Tues.].
Film/Video
Cult Movie Nights Halloween special: Texas Chainsaw Massacre & Evil Dead 2; Luxx, 256 Grand St. (betw. Driggs & Roebling Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-599-1000; 8:30, free.
Lectures
The Folio Show Media panels & forums begin today w/keynote speaker Martha Stewart. Other participants incl. Cathleen Black (President, Hearst Corp.), Norman Pearlstine (Time) & Jane Pratt; RSVP 877-205-1943 for complete info [through 10/30].
Politics, Problems & Perils: A Conversation With Barney Frank & Bob Kerrey Remember him? Them?; New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5353; 4, $5.
Understanding Depression & What To Do About It Dr. Scott Masters gives advice for sufferers or concerned friends & family; St. Luke's, 1000 10th Ave., 2nd fl. conference rm. (58th St.), 212-523-7155; 6-8, free.
Readings/Open Mic
Erotic Whispers Mistress Aprill invites virgins & whores to share in weekly open mic event at 99 MacDougal St. (Bleecker St.), 718-401-6592; 7-9, free.
Studs Terkel reads from his new book about death & religion, Will the Circle be Unbroken: Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger, inspired by his late wife of 60 years, Ida; Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 212-253-0810; 7:30, free.
Tribute To Yehuda Amichai Friends & relatives read from late Israeli poet's catalogue; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 8, $16.
TUESDAY 10/30
Film/Video
La haine (Hate) Great cinema verite from '95; French Institute, Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & 9, $8.
Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow adaptation at Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 2, $3-$6.
Halloween
Halloween Ball "Raise your spirits" seance & fortune-telling theme dinner & dancing w/the Hank Lane Orchestra, performances to benefit Central Park Conservancy?many high rollers like Sigourney Weaver present; the Sorcerer's Tent at the Mall, Central Park (72nd St.), 212-310-6609; 7, $500-$1000.
Lectures
Free Introduction to on-going class, Herbal Alternatives to Antibiotics, today at Open Center, 83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-219-2527; 8.
Roots & Revelations Authors Winifred Chin & Lisa Huang Fleischman talk about "exploring [their] family histories through the creative process"; Museum of Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., (Bayard St.), 212-619-4785; 6:30, $5.
Writing Across Race Panel discussion w/Stanley Crouch (NY Post), Ernesto Quinonez, Francine Prose & more, plus Salon's Laura Milller moderates; Housing Works Used Book Store Cafe, 126 Crosby St. (betw. Prince & Houston Sts.), 212-334-3324; 6:30, free.
Readings
Rabbi Elie Spitz Discusses Does the Soul Survive?: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives, and Living with Purpose; Upper West Side Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
Reading It: An Evening of Literary Comedy They've got the dudes from The Onion & Jerry Stahl (Permanent Midnight); Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7:30 & 10, $12.
Women's Poetry Jam & open mic w/Kathleen Willoughby (oh, to share the name of a Jane Austin character?even a cad!) & C.C. Carter at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
Workshops
Anti-Aging Strategies for women over 40. Today, "Part II: The Skin Defense" w/dermatologist David Goldberg & La Casa Day Spa owner Jane Goldberg; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 6:45, $22.