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Calendar
Wednesday 1/29/20
1PM
Adult Chorus
6 River Terrace
Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year.Battery Park City Authority FREE
6:30PM
Never Defeated: Two Women’s Epic Stories of Struggle and Success in Communist China
China Institute
Lan Yan and Yan Mei are two of the most influential businesswomen in China-the former heads Lazard’s operations in Greater China, and the latter oversees Brunswick Group’s advisory work in China. Both hailing from prominent families, they have experienced firsthand the turmoil of Communist China’s history at the political center. 40 Rector Street. $5-$20
7PM
We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism, American Style
McNally Jackson
Book reading. Kate Aronoff and Mychal Denzel Smith discuss how capitalism and neoliberalism have failed the working class, particularly people of color and other marginalized communities. 4 Fulton Street. Free
7PM
Mengele: Unmasking the Angel of Death
Museum of Jewish Heritage
This new biography by former Museum of Jewish Heritage Director David G. Marwell describes the notorious war criminal’s training and early promise as a scientist; his wartime service in combat and at Auschwitz; and his postwar refuge in Germany and South America. Marwell will be in conversation with Thorsten Wagner, Executive Director, Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics. 36 Battery Place. Free
The Art of Chinese New Year
China Institute The Art of Chinese New Year is a vibrant, interactive experience where visitors of all ages can explore the Chinese New Year holiday and the traditional visual and performing arts related to it. The installation captures the sights and sounds of the holiday through displays, artist workshops, and hands-on activities, leading visitors to a deeper experience, and a greater understanding, of traditional Chinese culture. In the visual arts, visitors will learn about nianhua (New Year pictures), spring couplets, and papercutting. A showcase on the art of shadow puppetry will feature antique puppets, a traditional shadow puppet theater, and a theater where children can create their own puppet shows. At a lion dance display, visitors can try on real lion dance costumes. 40 Rector Street. FREE
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