OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 2/9 CELEBRATE CHOICE: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM THROUGH ART, POLITICS & ...
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 2/26].
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.
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].
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].
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 2/10
ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE GRANTS
Travel/study grants available from the Deborah J. Norden Fund, deadline April 3, 753-1722 for info.
BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDS PROGRAM
National Multiple Sclerosis Society's fourth annual gala/awards ceremony with Suzanne Somers & Montel Williams; Millennium B'way Hotel's Hudson Theater, 145 W. 44th St. (Betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 463-7787 for info; 6, $175.
CANCER SCREENINGS
Free mammograms, cervical, colorectal, lung & prostate screenings for national cancer awareness month; 263-6485 for info & appointments [through 2/29].
SAMPLE SALE
40%-80% off clothes at P.A.K., 229 Mott St. (Betw. Prince & Mott Sts.), 226-5167; 12-7 [through 2/16].
WHITE TRASH MEMORABILIA
Opening for Lance Horenbein's photography exhibit; Tricia Collins Contemporary Art, 83 Grand St. (betw. Greene & Mercer Sts.), 226-1861; 6-8, free [through 3/4].
Friday 2/11
LATIN AMERICAN STILL LIFE: REFLECTIONS OF TIME & PLACE
Goya Foods pres. exhibition of 20th-century still life works through painting, sculpture, photography & illustration at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Ave. (104 St.), 831-7272; 11-5, $4, $2 st./s.c. [through 5/21].
MOVIE CLUB
Singles' outing incl. movie at Cineplex Odeon Worldwide followed by dinner & conversation at a Chinese restaurant; 201-342-8609 for info & meeting place; 6:45, $25, incl. movie & dinner.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 2000
Fine art photography from rare 19th- & 20th-century works available for purchase; NY Hilton, 1335 6th Ave. (betw. 53rd & 54th Sts.), 261-6054; 12-8, $15, $30/3-day pass [continues Sat. 12-8 & Sun. 11-6].
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.].
Saturday 2/12
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 459-4080; 7:45, $11.
EXPLAINER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Those interested in volunteering should visit the Explainer open house today at the NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8079 or www.nybg.org for info; 2-4.
Sunday 2/14
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
Ayalah Goren-Kadman from the Rubin Academy for Music & Dance in Jerusalem hosts evening of dance at the Town & Village Synagogue, 334 E. 14th St. (1st Ave.), 620-0535; 7, $10.
Monday 2/14
FRAUD INVESTIGATION SEMINAR
Two-day seminar on gathering information & conducting fraud examinations; Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 800-245-3321; 8-4:25, $225, $350 both days [repeats 2/15].
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.
PROTEST THE GAP
Meet at 42nd & 3rd Ave. store; 966-4831 for info; 5-7, free.
Tuesday 2/15
THE BROADWAY BEARS AUCTION
Benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Millennium B'way Hotel's Hudson Theater, 145 W. 44th St. (Betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), rsvp 40-0770; 7, $35, $150 for preview at 6.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled, non-street shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 459-4080; 7, $10.
INTERNATIONAL KOSHER FOOD TASTING
Na'aseh (we will do) invites those interested in international Jewish affairs to this tasting & discussion with Ruth Messinger, author of Jews as Global Citizens; The New School, Henry Cohen conference room, 66 5th Ave., 7th Fl. (14th St.), 736-2597; 7, free.
WOMEN FOR HIRE?CAREER EXPO
Mademoiselle magazine & Cybergrrl hosts opportunity for women to interview with businesses such as Calvin Klein Jeans, Crate & Barrel, CDNow.com & NYU Medical Center; Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 787-9377; 10-4, free.