OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 2/16 CELEBRATE CHOICE: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM THROUGH ART, ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:27

    CELEBRATE CHOICE: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM THROUGH ART, POLITICS & THE LAW

    Exhibition explores women's right to chose, pres. by The Center for Reproductive Law & Policy; Ceres Gallery, 584-588 B'way, Su. 306 (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 226-4725; 12-6 [repeats Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. 12-6, through 2/26].

     

    SAMPLE SALE

    40%-80% off clothes at P.A.K., 229 Mott St. (Betw. Prince & Mott Sts.), 226-5167; 12-7.

     

    SELECTIONS FROM LIFE MAGAZINE

    Exhibition feat. influential works by Life magazine photojournalists Ed Clark, Loomis Dean & Nina Leen; Soho Triad Fine Arts, 107 Grand St. (B'way), 965-9500 or www.sohotriad.com; 10-6, free [through 2/20].

     

    sexual HARASSMENT

    Free confidential forum for those experiencing unwanted sexual badgering; 888-979-7765 to register; 6.

     

    STARSTRUCK

    Gary Boas' celebrity photograph exhibition of Andy Warhol, Dennis Hopper, Charlie Chaplin & other forgotten faces; Deitch Projects, 76 Grand St. (betw. Wooster & Greene Sts.), 343-7300; 7-9, free [through 2/26].

     

    Thursday 2/17

    ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE GRANTS

    Travel/study grants available from the Deborah J. Norden Fund, deadline April 3, 753-1722 for info.

     

    BLOOD PRESSURE screenings

    Free screenings at Cabrini East Village, 101 E. 4th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 995-7017, res. req.; 9:30-11:30 a.m.

     

    CANCER SCREENINGS

    Free mammograms, cervical, colorectal, lung & prostate screenings for national cancer awareness month; 263-6485 for info & appointments [through 2/29].

     

    COALITION TO STOP GIULIANI

    Citywide coalition meets at 122 W. 27th St., 10th Fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-859-0857 for info; 6:30.

     

    WHITE TRASH MEMORABILIA

    Lance Horenbein's photograph exhibit depicts redneck & stereotypical white-trash lifestyles; Tricia Collins Contemporary Art, 83 Grand St. (betw. Greene & Mercer Sts.), 226-1861; call for hours, free [through 3/4].

     

    Friday 2/18

    HEART OF SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

    Austin's film festival seeks entries, categories incl. adult/mature, children/family & comedy. Deadline May 15 with $40 submission fee; 800-310-FEST or www.austinfilmfestival for info.

     

    SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE

    Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878 res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].

     

    WINE TASTING

    Month-long wine samplings. Today, try Gascon Malbec & Campo Viejo Reserva; Union Sq. Wine & Spirits, 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 675-8100; 4-8, free.

     

    Saturday 2/19

    BALLROOM PARTY

    Saturday night dance party for singles?swing, waltz & tango to live & taped music; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 996-1100; 7-12, $15.

     

    CONFERENCE TO SAVE MUMIA ABU JAMAL

    Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 633-6646 or npcny@peoplescampaign.org for info.

     

    45 RECORD EXPO

    Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-773-6067; 10-4, $6.

     

    record fLEA MARKET

    Hundreds of LPs, 45s, 78s & v-discs; 155 W. 72nd St., 4th Fl. (B'way), 579-0689; 10-2, free.

     

    Sunday 2/20

    ANTIQUE & HISTORIC IMAGE FAIRE

    Every type of antique & old photographic imaginable; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-472-5460; 10-3, $6.

     

    Monday 2/21

    FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP

    Moderate & advanced French speakers gather to read & chat every Monday night at The Magic Carpet, 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 914-776-7723; 7-9, free.

     

    WEEKLY STUDY GROUP: VOICES OF COLOR

    Radical Women sponsor educational discussion with writer/activists from new anthology?snacks at 6:45, $3; Radical Women, 32 Union Sq. E., rm. 907 (16th St.), 677-7002; 7, free.

     

    Tuesday 2/22

    DONATIONS NEEDED

    Donate that heap of junk in the driveway & help the Arthritis Foundation raise money for research; 800-860-4150 for info.

     

    FOOTLOOSE

    Meet the stars of Broadway's musical for a CD signing & discussion; Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 595-6859; 5:30, free.

     

    FILM & VIDEO

    For complete listings of movies in theaters, see "Movie Clock."

    Wednesday 2/16

    FEATURING...GREEK AT THE MILLENNIUM

    Celebration of Hellenic Greek documentary films. Today, Silent Machines directed by Thanassis Rentzis (1) & When Mother Comes Home for Christmas & "At the Edge of Town" (3:30); Donnell Library Media Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 620-0619; free.

     

    FILMS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

    Radical Women screens tale of all-female jazz band International Sweethearts of Rhythm & story of jazz trumpeter Tiny & Ruby: Hell Drivin' Women, dinner at 7; 32 Union Sq. E., rm. 907 (16th St.), 677-7002; 7:30, $2 contrib., $6/dinner.

     

    FROM THE COLLECTION: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

    Museum celebrates Black History Month with screenings from the 60s-90s about African-American heritage; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 621-6600; 2, free w/mus. adm. [through 2/29].

     

    the UNSEEN LUCY & DESI: TREASURES FROM the VAULT

    Rare footage of America's favorite redhead incl. The Ed Wynn Show, Stars in the Eye & the first episode of I Love Lucy, "The Girls Want to Go to a Nightclub" with original commercials; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 621-6600; call for times, free w/mus. adm. [continues Thurs.-Sun. & Tues., through 3/5].

     

    Thursday 2/17

    BY HERSELF

    Doris Chase's six-part series looks at women's issues & their mid-life challenges; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St. Y), 996-1100; 12, $90, $60 s.c.

     

    IN MOTION: AMIRI BARAKA

    Black Liberation Month video screening & discussion with filmmaker St. Clair Bourne & author Komozi Woodard; Brecht Forum, 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 242-4201; 7:30, $6-$10.

     

    VIEWPOINT...ANOTHER LOOK

    Emerging & established filmmakers of color, incl. "Remembering Wei Yi-Fang, Remembering Myself" directed by Yvonne Welbon, "Morir Por Amor: Latinas & AIDS" video & 1995's b&w "Mother of the River;" Donnell Library Media Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 620-0619 or 621-0629; 2:30, free.

     

    Friday 2/18

    NEW FILMS FROM JAPAN 2000

    Double feature with "Nightscapes" & premiere of Shitsurakuen (Lost Paradise) with English subtitles; Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 752-3015; 6:30, $8, $5 st./s.c.

     

    Saturday 2/19

    EXPRESSIONISM: THE ART OF FRITZ LANG

    Retrospective examines ten films by Austrian-born German Expressionism director, Fritz Lang. Today, Lang's 1933 b&w The Testament of Dr. Mabuse screens at the YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.) 735-9717; 4, $7 [repeats Sun. at 4, through 3/19].

     

    GOLDEN SILENTS: DER GOLEM

    Screenings in collaboration with the Chamber Music Society, check "Movie Clock" for schedule; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 875-5600 or www.filmlinc.com; 8, $25 [repeats Sun. at 2 & 8].

     

    New York Film Critics Circle

    Look at the 1990s?screenings, discussions & introductions. Today, The Winds in the Willows (2) & David Sterritt introduces Let Him Have It, story based on criminal case that rocked Britain during the 50s (4); American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, Queens, 718-784-0077; $8.50, $5.50 st./s.c. [through 2/20].

     

    Sunday 2/20

    INTERNATIONAL SUPER-8

    Experimental film, video & multimedia series in conjunction with Exit Art's exhibition project, The End: An Independent View of Contemporary Culture. Program feat. new works from Japan, Europe, Canada & the U.S.; Exit Art, 548 B'way (betw. Spring & Prince Sts.), 966-7745 or www.exitart.org; 6 & 9, $8 [repeats 2/27].

     

    New York Film Critics Circle

    Look at the 1990s?screenings, discussions & introductions. Today, The Nation's Stuart Klawans introduces The Way We Laughed (2); Twilight directed by Robert Benton with Paul Newman & Susan Sarandon (4:30); American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, Queens, 718-784-0077; $8.50, $5.50 st./s.c.

     

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    Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, preceded by "The Manipulators;" Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 7 & 9:30, $5.

     

    Monday 2/21

    MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES

    Jack Nicholson & Karen Black star in Drive, He Said; Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 358-7501; 9, $4.

     

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    Betty Boop retrospective of cartoons from the 30s & animated shorts by Brooklyn-based animators Max & Dave Fleischer; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 8:30, $5.

     

    PIONEER THEATER

    New showplace for independent cinema screens Gringo (7), Ms. 45 (9), & They Eat Scum/The Bogus Man (11); 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 254-3300; $9, $5 st./s.c./child under 12.

     

    Tuesday 2/22

    DINNER & A MOVIE

    Weekly video screening (with English subtitles) followed by family-style dinner & discussion in French. Tonight, Toto le Héro film about a boy who believes he was switched at birth with the rich kid next door; Columbia University's La Maison Francaise, 116th St., 2nd Fl. (B'way), 854-4482; 6:30, $5-$10.

     

    Pink Flamingos on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

    Pedro Almodgos on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdownirth with the rich kid neWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (7) & Pink Flamingos (8:45); Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 864-1414; $8, $7 s.c., price incl. both films [through 4/25].

     

    PIONEER THEATER

    New showplace for independent cinema screens Variety (6), Visiting Desire (8), & Born in Flames (10); 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 254-3300; $9, $5 st./s.c./child under 12.