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Around Town

Big Apple Circus: Carnivale Big Top meets Cirque du Soleil in this multi-cultural, multi-dimensional, world-class performance feat. masquerade balls, puppets, confetti & floats; Damrosch Park Bandshell, W. 62nd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5108; 6:30, $18-$72 [repeats Thurs. at 6:30, Sat. & Sun. at 12:30 & 4:30, Tues. at 2, through 1/11].

Canstruction Come see what happens when 35 design teams compete to build impressive giant structures entirely out of canned food, putting your college wall o' beer cans to shame?when it's all over, the food goes to the Food Bank for New York City; New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave. (32nd St.), 212-689-0300; 9-5, 1 can of food [repeats Thurs.-Sat., Mon. & Tues.].

Carnaval at the Copa Parkinsons Disease Foundation hosts dinner-dance fundraiser feat. live music by Soul Solution; Copacabana, 560 W. 34th St. (11th Ave.), 212-239-2672; 6:30, $75.

Readingground Magazine Release Party Celebrate issue #3 of bi-annual publication w/free food, live performances, a DJ & haiku competition?sponsored by Beacon's Closet, Somethin' Else Records & Schnack; Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. St. John's & Sterling Pls.), Park Slope, 718-230-0236; 7, free.

Tibet House holds annual benefit auction feat. the usual assortment of deep celebrities like Trudie Styler, Kimora Lee & Christy Turlington; Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-343-0290; 6, $75-$125.

Wine Tasting Come meet Wine for Dummies authors, Mary Ewing Mulligan & Ed McCarthy, while enjoying a tasting on the house; Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St. (5th Ave.), res. req. 212-803-5890; 6, free.

Film/Video

Tim Burton Film Retrospective Billy Crudup learns more about his dying father by reliving the myths & stories he told, in preview screening of Burton's 2003 drama Big Fish, also starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney & Jesica Lange?late screening followed by discussion w/Burton himself; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; 3 & 7, $10-$18.

Capturing The Friedmans Director Andrew Jarecki's traumatic 2003 doc., about convicted father & son child molesters, uses home video footage & interviews to reveal more about their middle-class Long Island family lives; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7:30 & 9:30, $9 [repeats Thurs.].

Cinema Tropical screens Sabado (2001), a tale of Argentinian wife-swapping craziness; BAM Rose Cinema, 30 Lafayette Ave. (Ashland Pl.), Ft. Greene, 718-636-4100; 4:30, 6:50 & 9:10, $10.

Featuring...Russia Engages the Cinema Celebrate the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg, Russia's founding w/Russian film screenings. Today, 16mm-screening of director Roman Tikhomirov's 1970 musical, Prince Igor, feat. the Kirov Opera?Russian w/English subtitles; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.

Hallelujah the Hills Re:Voir/USA pres. new 35mm-print screening to celebrate the 40th anniversary re-release of directors Ed Emshwiller & Adolfas Mekas' 1963 comedy, about two jilted suitors recollecting the same woman on a Vermont camping trip; Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-254-3300; 7, $9 [repeats Thurs. at 7, Fri.-Sun. at 8, Mon. & Tues. at 6].

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" Series screens the best from the man in black in four programs. Today, see Johnny serenade prisoners in Johnny Cash In San Quentin (1969) & hop a boxcar in 1974 railroading doc., Ridin' the Rails; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 2, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Thurs. at 2 & 6, Fri.-Sun. & Tues. at 2, through 11/30].

I Vitelloni New 35mm-print of Federico Fellini's 1953 b&w drama, based on memories of his youth, about five aimless men growing up in a small town?Italian w/English subtitles; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (betw. Varick St. & 6th Ave.), 212-727-8110; 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30, $10 [repeats Thurs.].

Lola Don't miss restored copy of the 1961 French classic?plus, Thursday, see sexy 1967 Catherine Deneuve drama, Belle de Jour; Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E. Houston St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-330-8182; 7:30, $9.50.

MIX: The Experimental New York Lesbian & Gay Film/Video Festival w/opening & closing night parties (www.micnyc.org for full details); Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5181; call for times & prices [through 11/23].

SpiderBabe Co-stars Misty Mundae & Darian Crane pres. screening of their newest softcore lesbian porn flick; Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-254-3300; 9:30, $9.

Lectures

Being Louis Kahn's Son: An Evening w/Filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn Discussion & screening of Nathaniel Kahn's award-winning documentary about the life & work of his legendary father; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; www.mtr.org; 6:30, $15.

"The Brooklyn Film: Essays in the History of Filmmaking" Journalist & best-selling author Pete Hamill moderates discussion on Brooklyn's "critical role in the early history of filmmaking"?followed by screening of short by Dan Gurskis & Bernard H. Stern; Brooklyn College Library, 2900 Bedford Ave. (Campus Rd.), 718-951-5426; 6.

Japan: the Jews & the Holocaust While the U.S. was making plans to obliterate Hiroshima & Nagasaki, the Japanese were aiding in the "dramatic escape of Jewish refugees from Germany, Austria & Poland"?Rabbi Marvin Tokayer offers a "historical overview of the Japanese reaction to the persecution of European Jews during the Holocaust; Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-8215; www.gc.cuny.edu; 6.

Migrancy, Citizenship & NYC May Joseph discusses 20th-century "colonial & postcolonial literatures" incl. theories of "representation, feminist theory & film"; A/P/A Studies Conference Room, 269 Mercer St. #609 (betw. W. 4th St. & Washington Pl.), RSVP 212-992-9653; 12.

Arthur Miller in Conversation w/Mel Gussow Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright speaks about his "craft" & career w/Times cultural writer Gussow; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 8, $16.

Religion in American Life Some might say religious ideologies govern contemporary American culture?Alan Wolfe addresses this issue by asking the question, "has religion in America become so tamed & softened that it hardly serves its original function?"; New School University, 66 W. 12th St. #407 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5488; 7, $8.

Readings

Beautiful as the Moon, Radiant as the Stars: Jewish Women in Yiddish Stories "With a forward by Francine Prose, this is one of the first collections by and about Yiddish women writers, many of which appear in English for the first time"; Borders, 461 Park Ave. (57th St.), 212-980-6785; 6:30, free.

Robert Creeley Famous former Black Mountain College professor reads poetry; Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-0910, RSVP 212-674-8194; 8, $8.

Fantastic Fiction w/Gregory Maguire (The Dream Stealer, Wicked) & Jeff VanderMeer (Veniss Underground, City of Saints & Madmen, co-editor of The Thackerey T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases); KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-505-3360; 7.

Nehru: The Invention Of India Author Shashi Tharoor speaks; Barnes & Noble, 240 E. 86th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-794-1962; 7.

Workshops

What's New in Dreamweaver MX 2004 Seminar covers basics incl. "interface changes, web browser validation, table improvements & more!"; Noble Desktop, 594 B'way (betw. Houston & Spring Sts.), res. req. 212-226-4149; 3.

Meditation Class w/SistaShree Learn to meditate using sound through call & response?plus 108 repititions of the "Gayathri Mantra"; Amrita Yoga Center, 125 4th Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-614-6993; 8:15 p.m., $5 sugg. don.

THURSDAY 11/20

Around Town

Beaujolais Nouveau Fete 2003 Break out the beret for trés French, annual sampling of this year's vintage from four wineries?plus, snack on cheese & pate, or vibe to jazz, feat. Jerome Sabbagh; Gallery of the French Institute Alliance Française, 22 E. 60th St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-6100, www.fiaf.org; 6:30, $35.

Bold and Brazen Benefit Women's Mosaic hosts fall benefit feat. cocktails, dancing & readings from That Takes Ovaries! Bold Females and Their Brazen Acts; NV, 304 Hudson St. (Spring St.), 917-816-0834; 7, $20, $15 adv.

Connoisseur's Antiques Fair Highlights incl. "Benefit Preview" & "Loan Exhibit from the Dahesh Museum"; Gramercy Park Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 212-532-1516; call for times & prices [through 11/23].

Holiday Sample Sale Our Name is Mud offers selection of their bold?dishwasher & microwave safe?ceramic pieces, designed by owner, Lorrie Veasey, at prices starting at $1. Bring cash!; Our Name Is Mudd, 59 Greenwich Ave. (7th Ave.), 212-647-7899; 10-6 [repeats Fri. 10-8, Sat. & Sun. 10-6].

Kaiju Big Battel Dr. Cube's evil plot to destroy the Earth continues in battle, "Brooklyn Double Danger" feat. alien monster mayhem incl. American Beetle vs. Call-Me-Kevin & Dusto Bunny vs. Napalean, w/live music from Read Yellow; Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (betw. Eckford & Leonard Sts.), Greenpoint, 718-387-0505; 9, $22, $20 adv., all ages [repeats Fri. w/music by the Lot Six].

New York City Atheists Monthly Meeting Free-thinkers gather to hear Pro-Choice League founder, Bill Baird, speak about his years fighting for liberalized birth control laws; Source of Life Conference Center, 352 7th Ave., 16th fl. (betw. 29th & 30th Sts.), 212-330-6794; 6:30, don.

Film/Video

BIFF's NY Family Brooklyn International Film Festival pres. animated & experimental shorts w/guest DJ Charmaine; Lansky Lounge & Grill, 104 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-677-9489; 8.

Dune David Lynch series screens the director's 1984 sci-fi sand world adventure, set in the year 10191; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $6.

Featuring...Give My Regards To Hollywood "Cinematic Takes on Great Broadway Musicals" series pres. 16mm-screening of Walter Lang's The King and I (1956), starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner & Rita Moreno, as Tuptim running; Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-0618; 2:30, free.

Video Thursdays Director Drahomíra Vihanová's The Pilgrimage of Students Peter and Jacob could use a title trimming, but tells the story of friends deciding whether or not to report their buddy for spousal abuse?Czech, Romany & Slovak w/English subtitles; Czech Center New York, 1109 Madison Ave. (83rd St.), 212-288-0830; 7, free.

Lectures

Mary Higgins Clark International best-selling mystery writer reads & discusses her memoir, Kitchen Privileges; NYU's Ireland House, 1 Washington Mews (5th Ave.), 212-998-3950; 7, $8, free st.

"International Business Ethics: Policy & Practice" Can big business make an honest living? Panelists Andrea Bonime-Blanc, C. Lee Essrig & Robert Gurland discuss the importance of "promoting sound business values" & how "different business programs compare internationally"; NYU Vernon Center, 58 W. 10th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-992-9091; 6.

Superpower Syndrome Why is the U.S. such a big bully??Harvard professor Robert Jay Lifton examines the "psychology behind U.S. imperialism" w/bestselling author Jonathan Schell; Tishman Aud., New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5488; 7, $10, $5 st.

As a Woman Grows Older Nobel Prize-winning author J.M. Coetzee speaks about contemporary culture & society; Humanities and Social Sciences Library, New York Public Library, 5th Ave. (42nd St.), 212-930-0855, www.nypl.org; 6:30, $10.

Readings

Anthony Doerr's The Shell Collector "Some of his characters struggle with enormous hardship and grief, some undergo unwanted transformations, and some bravely face the changes that must be made in order to heal broken spirits?but all are united by their final deference to the mysteries and unlimited potential of the world they inhabit"; Astor Place Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1322; 7:30.

Reading & Discussion of New Don Quixote Translation at the mansion feat. in film version of The Age of Innocence; Americas Society, 680 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-249-8950; 6.

Workshops

Taketina Robin Burdulis teaches you to use your body as an instrument w/voice, step, clapping & call & response; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992; 6:30, $15.

FRIDAY 11/21

Around Town

Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights Get in the holiday spirit w/140 illuminated animal sculptures, performances of "The Polar Express", carolers, hot chocolate, funnel cakes & marshmallows; Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Parkway (Fordham Rd.), 718-367-1010; 5-9, $7-$10 [repeats Sat. & Sun., through 12/14].

"Foire á la Brocante" Get a little class & save big at annual sidewalk sale of French Provençal pottery?also, antique furniture & crystal fruit chandeliers; Le Fanion, 299 W. 4th St. (Bank St.), 212-463-8760, www.lefanion.com; 11-5, free [repeats Sat.].

Sarah Horowitz-Thran Founder of L.A.-based Creative Scentualization introduces her new scent, Perfect Bliss, & chats about the art of perfume?plus receive a sample pack of her Perfect Perfumes; Henri Bendel, 712 5th Ave. (56th St.), 888-799-2060; 4-7, free.

India Day Festival Brooklyn based Trilok Fusion Arts, Inc. pres. two-day performance feat. Indian film, literature, classical music & dance; South Oxford Space, 138 S. Oxford St. (betw. Green & Atlantic Aves.), Bklyn, 718-398-0333; 6, $10, $17 two-days [repeats Sun. at 3].

It's A Wonderful Life Reunion Meet the grown-up actors that once played the Bailey children in the holiday classic, as they gather for the first time in a decade to sign holiday ornaments?first 100 guests get a free porcelain ornament; Walgreens, Empire State Bldg., 350 5th Ave. (33rd St.), 212-868-5609; 1-4, free.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's Holiday Bazaar Upper East Side tradition offers shoppers a chance to get the best of everything in one spot, while raising money for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's children's programs; Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave. (E. 72nd St.), 212-744-5022 x1355; 10-5 [repeats Sun.].

Men's Shorts Monthly social event for gay & bi-sexual men feat. movies, snacks & a double entendre title; Identity House, 39 W. 14th St. #205 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-243-8181; 8:30, $10 sugg. don.

Film/Video

Cinema India Series screens first-time director Farhan Akhtar's 2001 musical drama Do Your Thing, about three young men set to find love that combines westernized characters w/Bollywood theatrics?Hindi w/English subtitles; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; 7:30, free w/adm.

Duck, You Sucker Newly restored 35mm-print of Sergio Leone's 1972 Mexican revolution adventure, sometimes called A Fistful of Dynamite, feat. 20 additional minutes of stars James Coburn & Rod Steiger; Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St. (betw. Varick St. & 6th Ave.), 212-727-8110; 2, 5:30 & 8:30, $9.75 [repeats Sat.-Tues.].

Marathon Man Dustin Hoffman runs from the evil Nazis?are there any other kind??who murdered his govenment agent brother, in director John Schlesinger's 1976 thriller, also starring Laurence Olivier & Roy Scheider; Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E. Houston St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-330-8182; 12 a.m., $10, $6.50 s.c. [repeats Sat.].

My Life With Morrissey Director Andrew Overttom's 2003 black comedy, about an office girl who goes wacky after meeting her idol, the great Morrissey?honestly, wouldn't you!?; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 9, $7.

New Italian Cinema Events screens Francesca Archibugi's Domani (2000), about how a diverse community copes w/an earthquake?plus Saturday, see Verso Sera & Il Grande Cocomero; MOMA's Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-777-4900; 6, $6 [continues Sat. & Sun].

Lectures

Dialogues in Asian Contemporary Art Vishakha N. Desai talks w/Francesco Bonami about "current issues, emerging trends & new directions in the contemporary Asian art scene"; Asia Society, 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-517-ASIA; 6:30, $15, $7 st.

"The U.S., France & the Crisis Over Iraq" Maybe pouring French wine out in the streets wasn't the most mature approach to the recent conflict over the war in Iraq?Charlie Rose moderates roundtable discussion w/Pascal Bruckner, Christopher Caldwell, Ariane Chebel d'Appollonia, Gerard Grunberg, Patrick Jarreau, Tony Judt, Sylvie Kauffmann, Denis Lacorne & Ezra Suleiman; Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Sq. S. (LaGuardia Pl.), 212-998-8740; 5.

Images of the Sciences & Scientists in the Visual Media Symposium explores the "formation of popular images of science" & the tendency to sometimes "misrepresent & even demonize the sciences & scientists"?feat. Gabriele Leidloff, Stefan Andriopoulos, Eva Flicker, Peter Galison, Bernd Huppauf, Anton Kaes, Tom Mitchell, Anthony Movshon & Peter Weingart; NYU Deutsches Haus, 42 Washington Mews (University Pl.), 212-998-8661; 3:30 [repeats Sat.].

Dennis Kucinich Author Barbara Ehrenreich & anthropologist Angela Gilliam interview the presidential hopeful; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-772-4448; 8, $3.

SATURDAY 11/22

Around Town

Alex Ross MoCCA Exhibit Throw back refreshments at special one night appearance by comic artist Ross?proceeds benefit the Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art; Illustration House, 110 W. 25th St. (6th Ave.), 212-966-9444; 6-9, $5.

Buy a Bag for City Harvest You're always saying you wanna help! Donate wholesome seasonal food from the Union Square Greenmarket to help City Harvest provide meals for hungry New Yorkers during the holidays; Union Square Park, 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave.), 917-351-8700, www.cityharvest.org; 8-6.

Fetes De Noel Annual holiday market feat. over 80 artisans, shops & boutiques incl. items from the Ellis Island Immigration Museum & El Museo del Barrio; Bryant Park, 6th Ave. (betw. 40th & 42nd Sts.), 212-472-1522, www.mbfwnyc.com; 11-7, free [open daily, through 12/24].

First Peoples' Thanksgiving Native American Concert Annual family celebration feat. storytellers, musicians & dancers representing multiple tribes in traditional dress; Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-662-2133; 7-8:30, $10 sugg. don.

Flea Market Semi-annual "bargain fest" w/"gently used" designer clothing, leather goods & furs, books, tapes, records, CDs, artwork & jewelry?proceeds benefit this 156-year old parish; Church of St. Francis Xavier, 30 W. 16th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 646-638-2566; 10-6, free.

GreenFlea Market Dig through impressive array of antiques, crafts & vintage clothes at weekly flea market, and feel good about it?all proceeds benefit P.S. 41; Greenwich Ave. (betw. W. 10th & 11th Sts.); 10-6, free [repeats Sat.].

JFK Memorial Sing Soloists from the Metropolitan & New York City Operas are joined by vocalists from around the city to perform Mozarts Requiem K. 626 in remembrance of the 40th anniversary of President Kennedy's assasination; Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-817-8215; 2:30, free.

17th-Annual New York Book Fair Publishing industry sponsored fundraiser feat. more than 25,000 books, CDs, calanders, cards & gifts at 50% off; Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Ave. (88th St.), 212-873-6600; 10-6, $5, $2 child. [repeats Sun. 12-5].

Swap 'Til You Drop Exchange or recycle your old stuff while snacking on goodies & chatting w/fellow swappers; Blaggard's Pub, 8 W. 38th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves. ), 212-382-2611; 6-9.

The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers hold Fall auction of Native jewlery, pottery & more; McBurney YMCA, 125 W. 14th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-741-9210; 6, free.

West 4th Street Festival More than 200 vendors offer crafts, food & merchandise?proceeds benefit the Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats; W. 4th St.(betw. Washington Sq. East & Lafayette St.), 626-230-0489; 11-6, free.

Film/Video

Rebel Without A Cause & Casablanca Alienation made devastatingly handsome w/the help of James Dean & Natalie Wood (7 p.m.), followed by Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman in the best pre-war film set in Morocco (9:15)?proceeds benefit Saved In Time; the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (betw. Union & President Sts.), Park Slope, 718-857-4816; $8 per film.

Francis Ford Coppola Retrospective begins today w/the director's 1963 horror, Dementia 13 (2 p.m.), 1966 dramedy, You're A Big Boy Now (4) & new 35mm-print of 1972 epic, The Godfather (6:30, repeats Sun.)?plus, Sunday see The Rain People & Finian's Rainbow; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; free w/adm. [through 12/14].

40th Anniversary of JFK's Assassination Filcker Film Festival asks, "Do you remember where you were?"; Barbes, 376 9th St. (6th Ave.), Park Slope, 718-965-9177; 9, free.

The Murder of Fred Hampton Screening of director Howard Alk's 1971 b&w doc., about the 1969 assassination of 21-year old Black Panther Party leader, Hampton. Chicago police fired 99 shots into his apartment while he slept, then shot him twice in the head?followed by discussion about combating police brutality; Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th St. (betw. Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.), 212-222-0633; 6 p.m., $3.

Star City Series of shorts exploring urban space in modern Hong Kong; Remote Lounge, 327 Bowery (2nd St.), 212-228-0228; 7, $5.

Lectures

Arshile Gorky A look at the "life & career" of the artist by son-in-law Matthew Spender; Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), res. req. 877-WHITNEY, www.whitney.org; 4, $8, $6 st./s.c.

Living w/MS The 25 year-old former "Miss America hopeful," Liane Mark, speaks about her experiences w/multiple sclerosis & how to "pursue one's dreams in the face of adversity"; Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, 333 Adams St. (betw. Pearl & Willoughby Sts.), Bklyn, 800-522-5185; 9:30.

National Survivor of Suicide Day Conference American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers support, healing & information to survivors of suicide at fifth-annual conference; New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 888-333-2377 x32; 10:30-4, $35 incl. brunch.

Readings

24-Hour Public Reading of The Day Kennedy Was Shot...students: stop by on your way to the cafeteria & get a lesson in publicity on the 40th anniversary of the former president's death; Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 E. 7th St. (3rd Ave.), 212-353-4120; 7 a.m.

Workshops

The Earth of True Vision: Seeing Through the Sufi Lens of Revelation Using the "poetry, practices & prayers" of the ancient Sufis, discover the origin of "true vision" & the "hidden treasure of the heart"; Sufi Books, 227 W. B'way (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-334-5212; www.sufibooks.com; 2, $20.

Watercolor: A New Beginning Watercolors aren't just for the kiddies?rediscover the "unfettered creative spirit of childhood" & experience the "process & possibilities of watercolor painting"; New York Open Center, 83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-219-2527; 10, $360 [repeats Sun. & Mon.].

Yoga Off the Mat Learn "straightforward, simple ways to free yourself from your everyday aches & pains" w/instructors Susan Cline Lucey & Jessica Swainbank; Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave. (betw. 7th & 8th Sts.), Bklyn, 718-832-0018; www.bax.org; 2, $25.

SUNDAY 11/23

Around Town

Champagne Sunday Brunch Screw coffee! Moët & Chandon offers unlimited champagne w/fancy three-course meals, so that you can end the weekend just as drunk as you started it; Regent Wall Street Hotel, 55 Wall St. (betw. William & Hanover Sts.), 212-845-8600; 12-3, $39 [through 12/14].

Little Odessa Join Adventure On A Shoestring to visit points of interest, past & present, in Brighton Beach's thriving Soviet Jew immigrant community?plus, optional Russian dinner ($7); meet at N.W. corner Brighton Beach Ave.(Coney Island Ave.), Brighton Beach, 212-265-2663; 2:45, $6.

Sho Mo Tsu Ki Music, film, performance & visual arts extravaganza feat. too many accomplished artists to list, performing & collaborating on mixed media works; BPM, 267 Kent Ave. (betw. N. 1st. & Grand Sts.), 718-486-3730; 3-11, $10.

Film/Video

Mulholland Drive David Lynch series screens the director's 2001 L.A. mystery, about aspiring & amnesia-stricken actresses' (Naomi Watts & Laura Harring) foray into lesbianism?see it just for the unmulletted Billy Ray Cyrus cameo; Cinema Classics, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 7, $6 [repeats Mon. & Tues. at 8].

"Silent Clowns" Program screens b&w silent films feat. live piano accompaniment by Ben Model. Today, Buster Keaton joins his father's riverboat crew in gag-filled comedy Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)?preceded by director Hal Yate's 1929 short, A Pair of Tights; the Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. (Central Park W.), 212-969-0968, www.silentclowns.com; 2, $8, $5 s.c./child. under 12.

"Silent Slapstick Family Tree" Ken Gordon pres. 16mm silent comedies feat. live piano accompaniment by Stuart Oderman. Today, "the Dance of the Cuckoos" program feat. four Laurel & Hardy shorts, incl. Double Whoopee (1929), The Finishing Touch (1928), That's My Wife (1929) & You're Darn Tootin' (1928); Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Pl., Flatbush Ave. (Prospect Park W.), Park Slope, 718-230-2100; 2, free.

"Superocheros" Four shorts, representing the richness & diversity of Mexican Super 8 filmmaking; Ocularis at Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, 718-388-8713; 7, $6.

Lectures

Dance Legend Twyla Tharp on Creativity Choreographer discusses her "creative philosophy & how it has informed her work"; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 7:30, $25.

"Mismatch: the Growing Gulf Between Men & Women" Opposites attract?or do they? Andrew Hacker explores the future of male/female relationships; Council Senior Center, 241 W. 72nd St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-273-5304; 1, $3.

MONDAY 11/24

Around Town

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation hosts 13th annual "A Magical Evening" black-tie gala; Marriott Marquis, 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-398-1900; 6:30, call for prices.

Quizo Win cash, drinks & velcro wallets while showing off your astonishing ability to retain useless information at this bi-weekly excuse to drink beer; Patio Lounge, 179 5th Ave. (betw. Berkeley & Lincoln Pls.), Park Slope, 718-857-3477; 9, $2.

Film/Video

Jenin Diary: The Inside Story Get a rare glimpse inside the Israeli military in director Gil Mezuman 2002 documentary, that tracks reservists' emotions after losing 13 soldiers during an anti-terrrorist mission?Hebrew w/English subtitles; Makor, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-601-1000; 7:30 & 9, $9 [repeats Tues.].

Lectures

"City Room?50 Years at the New York Times" Arthur Gelb, Jill Abramson, Maureen Dowd & Frank Rich discuss the days of "past & present" of one of the world's "most influential newspapers"; Tishman Aud., New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 888-NYT-1870; 8, $25.

Four Against the Arctic Adventure writer David Roberts recalls the story of how four 18th-century Russian sailors "lived for six years by killing polar bears & reindeer on a barren Arctic island"; Explorers Club, 46 E. 70th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-628-8383; 7, $15, $5 st.

Workshops

"Around the World Before the Holidays" Jarnac's executive chef, Maryann Terillo, teaches you how easy it can be to "roast the perfect turkey" & make those "great side dishes"?proceeds benefit the Lower East Side Girls' Club; Jarnac Restaurant, 328 W. 12th St. (Greenwich St.), 212-924-3413; 7, $65.

Digeridoo Simon 7 of Didjworks teaches techniques for playing this bizarre, Australian instrument; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992; 7, $15.

Flavor w/Rocco Dispirito Reality tv chef demos "mastering the co-mingling of flavors" in "one-of-a-kind dishes"?we doubt he'll offer to kick it up a notch; 92nd St. Y's West Side Satellite, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212-415-5500, www.92y.org; 12, $15.

TUESDAY 11/25

Around Town

Restaurants Against Hunger Restaurants you know & love?see website for complete list?donate 50% of your bill to Action Against Hunger today. So, eat out & don't forget to have dessert!; A Salt and Battery, 80 2nd Ave. (betw. 4th & 5th Sts.), 212-924-1900, www.aah-usa.org; call for times & prices.

Tuesday Night Trivia Be proud that you're a geek?you could help your team win $10-$25 bar tabs by answering some pretty wacky & obscure questions; Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-477-0622; 7:30, 2 drink min.

Film/Video

Holiday Screenings Live vicariously through someone else's traumatic Thanksgiving w/screening of Ed episode, "Something Old, Something New," feat. Ed creating new traditions after his divorce; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600; 12:30, $10, $8 st./s.c., $5 child. 14 & under.

In America Preview Screening Writer/director Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot) screens his autobiographical tale of a struggling Irish family in modern-day America?followed by Pinewood Dialogue w/Sheridan; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; 7, $18.

"Petits Bijou: Overlooked & Under-seen French Gems" Ciné-club's series screens overlooked works by major filmmakers. Today, a gangster promises to care for the business & daughter of his dying friend, in Georges Lautner's 1963 b&w black comedy, Monsieur Gangster?French w/English subtitles; Florence Gould Hall, French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-355-6160; 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & 9, $8, $6 st.

"Shorts Nite" Digital video festival pres. shorts incl. Burning House