From art exhibitions, VR black holes, and a fitness event that will kick the winter blue, we’ve got you covered this week:
February 19
Craft Lesson Lunch
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: 66 W 12th St., Room 510
Price: Free
Lang’s First Year Writing program is hosting their weekly Craft Lunch series on Tuesday, with Rachel Aydt. Aydt will be giving a presentation on “Who Am I – Who Can I Be – in my essay?” Anyone within The New School is welcome to attend, and free food from Kubeh will be served.
For more information, visit The New School’s event listing.
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February 20
Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Time: Regular museum hours.
Location: Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY
Price: $20-25 for a museum ticket.
A large exhibition consisting of Frida Kahlo’s work is now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, ranging from her self-portraits to her belongings. The exhibit is open until May 12.
For more information, visit the Brooklyn Museum website.
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February 21
Pop-up Fitness: Cycling Class
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cyc Fitness 555 6th Ave.
Price: $5
Enjoy a 45-minute workout courtesy of Cyc Fitness through The New School. This indoor spinning class is perfect for students of all fitness levels. The instructors will be guiding you through the class to the beat of their high energy playlist. You’ll almost forget you’re working out!
For more information, or to buy tickets, visit The New School’s event listing.
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February 22
Haunted Broadway Walking Tour
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Times Square Broadway Plaza
Cost: $40
Attention show-tune fans! Join this two hour tour of haunted Times Square, perfect for those looking for something spookier than your average Broadway show. The tour will include visits to haunted theaters, singing of classic songs from shows like Phantom of the Opera, and the history of the area.
For more information, visit TimeOut’s website.
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Ruff Cuts 4
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 55 W 13 St. Room I-202
Cost: Free
Come enjoy light refreshments and watch screening sessions of projects completed by graduate students in the School of Media Studies. Discussions of the films will follow.
Email ruffcutsrsvp@gmail.com to participate, or visit The New School’s event listing for more info.
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February 23
Emo Night Brooklyn
Time: 11 p.m. until late
Location: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn NY.
Relive the early aughts, when emo ran supreme. Music from the era will be played throughout the night, including Fall Out Boy and Taking Back Sunday.
21+
For more information, visit Emo Night Brooklyn’s website.
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February 24
SPHERES VR Experience
Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza
Cost: $50
This event is a little on the pricier side, but it has the street cred to back it up. Created by Eliza McNitt, this virtual reality experience that was featured at Sundance and SXSW will bring you into space, as the voices of Millie Bobby Brown and Patti Smith guide you peacefully through the universe.
For more information, visit Rockefeller Center’s website.
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Illustration by Olivia Heller