Lectures/Workshops Wednesday 3/7 ALEXANDER COCKBURN NY Press/Nation columnist discusses ...
ALEXANDER COCKBURN
NY Press/Nation columnist discusses his latest book, Five Days That Shook the World: Seattle & Beyond; ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 8, free.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISCIPLINE FOR KIDS UP TO 6
Patti Wollman, Director of the Jewish Community Center's Early Childhood Center & enemy of small children, lectures w/q&a session to follow; JCC, 15 W. 65th St. (betw. Central Park W. & B'way), 212-580-0099; 7, $10-$15.
HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS
Twelve-step group for those living w/a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.
SWING 46
Dance lessons start the night off; big bands come on at 10; 349 W 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-9554; 9:15, call for price.
Thursday 3/8
BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURE
Informal lectures on modern art?this week, "The Nude in Art: Rodin to de Kooning"; Museum of Modern Art's Edward John Noble Ed. Center, 18 W. 54th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9781; 12:30, $5.
EAT YOUR WAY TO A GREENER PLANET
What effect do our food choices have on the environment? Topics covered in this workshop incl. genetically engineered food, mad cow disease & defining the term organic; Eco Books, 192 5th Ave. (Union St.), Park Slope, 718-623-2698; 7:30, free.
Friday 3/9
STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP
Serious scribes, bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.
SWING XXI
Get a free beginner class in Argentine tango, waltz, mambo or swing at XXI Studios, 21. 26th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-481-8342; call for times [repeats Sun.].
Saturday 3/10
GARDENING WITH THE EXPERTS
Today's topic, "On Topiary"; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747; 1, call for price.
TRIBAL SOUNDZ CLASSES
"Dances of the Voice" (Sat. at 12); Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-673-5992, $5.
Sunday 3/11
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NY MEETING
Feat. Dr. Melissa Klapper, Women's History professor at Rutgers, lecturing on "The Bible & Shakespeare Are My Favorite Books: Adolescent Jewish Girls" & "American Youth Culture: 1960-1920"; Central Synagogue Community House, 123 E. 55th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-415-5544; 2, $5.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
Sponsors free education fair, focusing on coping w/kidney disease; the Lighthouse, 111 E. 59th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-629-9770; call for times & prices.
SEX TOYS 101
Sex experts take you on a tour of toys; Toys in Babeland, 94 Rivington St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-375-1701; 8, $20.
Monday 3/12
HERPES LECTURE/SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Questions about diagnosis & management answered by dermatologist specializing in HSV & HPV, sponsored by NY HELP; Hunter School of Social Work, 129 E. 79th St., #315 (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-628-9154; 7:30, $5.
Tuesday 3/13
DHARMA GATHERING
Learn about Shambhala Buddhism w/Acharya Judy Lief. "Acharya" means she's a senior teacher, one of only 15 worldwide, under the guidance of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Session incl. meditation plus q&a; NY Shambhala Center, 118 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-675-6544; 7, free.
THE ISRAELI-ARAB EXPERIENCE: A DIALOGUE
Dr. Shukri Abed of the Middle East Institute & journalist/activist Lilly Rivlin discuss Israeli Palestinians; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 8, $8.
LIBERTARIAN BOOK CLUB'S ANARCHIST FORUM
Today's discussion: "The Holocaust Industry: Are Governments & Powerful NGOs Exploiting the Nazi Genocide to Further Their Own Ends"; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-979-8353; 7:30, call for price.
WHAT BOOK CLUBS WANT
Gina Shaw of Scholastic speaks, sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators; Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 5 Union Sq. W. (15th St.), 212-691-6590; 7, $12.
WORKTALK
Susan Rabin pres. "How To Be An Assertive?Not An Aggressive or Passive?Communicator" at St. Jean Baptiste Church Parish Center, E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-949-9300; 6, contrib.