OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 2/9 CELEBRATE CHOICE: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM THROUGH ART, POLITICS & ...

| 16 Feb 2015 | 04:27

    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.