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

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:26

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

    Exhibition exploring women's right to chose presented 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 1/26].

     

    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.

     

    PITCH COMPETITION

    New York Film Academy's short film pitch competition. Synopsis must be received by Feb. 10, 674-4300 or www.nyfa.com or info; New York Film Academy, 100 E. 17th St., NYC 10003.

     

    SELECTIONS FROM LIFE MAGAZINE

    Exhibition feat. influential works by Life magazine photojournalists incl. 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].

     

    ANDY WARHOL: MYTHS, 1981

    Paintings, drawings, screen prints, Polaroid photographs & source materials; Ronald Feldman Fine Sts, Inc., 31 Mercer St. (Grand St.), 226-3232; 10-6, free [through 2/12].

     

    Thursday 2/3

    CANCER SCREENINGS

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

     

    BLACK FINE ART SHOW

    Danny Glover hosts gala for fourth annual fundraiser; Puck Bldg., 295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.), 777-5218; 6-10, $100 gala, $12, $20 3-day pass [repeats Fri. 12-4, Sat. 11-8 & Sun. 11-7].

     

    Friday 2/4

    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.].

     

    STARSTRUCK

    Opening for 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].

     

    titans

    Party for big men & the men who chase them; Captain Café, 196 Orchard St. (Houston St.), 718-296-6282; 10, free.

     

    WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW

    Jacob K. Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 800-331-5706; Fri. 12-10, $12, $5 ages 6-11, kids under 6 free [repeats Sat. 10-10 & Sun. 10-6].

     

    Saturday 2/5

    THE TWOTOOLS PROJECT

    Opening reception for exhibition by Scott Friedlander, at our favorite Tribeca watering hole; Riverrun, 176 Franklin St. (betw. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.), 966-3894; 1-6, free [through 4/28].

     

    U.S. MEMORY CHAMPIONSHIP

    Third annual memorization competition; Park Central Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 870 7th Ave. (56th St.), 718-899-3056; 9-5, free.

     

    Sunday 2/6

    AMERICAN PICTURES: THE COUNTRY YOU NEVER KNEW

    Jacob Holdt's documentation of hitchhiking across America for five years with his dog & camera. Multimedia presentation incl. pictures from more than 100,000 miles of travel & 400 abodes, all made possible by selling blood twice a week; Sol Goldman YM-YWHA, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 780-0800 ext.231; 12, $5.

    Monday 2/7

    BOWLING FOR WISHES

    Fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation; Bowlmore Lanes, 110 University Pl. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 505-9474; 6:30-9:30, $50 incl. unlimited bowling, food & entertainment.

     

    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.

     

    IN GOOD COMPANY: WHAT'S SO FUNNY

    Series explores the "creative process." This week, Barry Humphries (Dame Edna) & The New Yorker's film critic John Lahr lead "thought provoking" conversation at Christies, 20 Rockefeller Plaza (betw. 5th & 6th Ave.), 725-9200; 5, $20.

     

    psychology discussion group

    Discuss gay life with other men & women; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 228-5153; 8, $5.

     

    Tuesday 2/8

    DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

    Monthly meeting lead by Dr. Ira Laufer; Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St., rm. 340 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 995-7017; 5:30, free.

     

    PROFITING FROM NEW TECHNOLOGY, PART II

    Small press publishers share their strategies, editorial & marketing philosophies during "How to Make Your Website a Successful Sales Tool;" Small Press Center, 20 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 764-7021; 5:30, $25.