5-7pm in the Kimmel Center for University Life, 9th floor
NYU Print3D, a student organization, will host a workshop for students to create digital models of snowmen for 3D printing. The dinner will be organized, those who wish should bring a laptop. To participate in the Introductory Workshop, RSVP through NYU Engage.
A conversation with an award-winning Syrian actor and director
13:00 on Zoom
Skirball Tapes — NYU’s Skirball interview series featuring prominent curators, artists, organizers and more — hosts Naila Al Atrash. Atrash is an actor and Tisha professor who works with theater in the Middle East and has produced several plays around the world. She has also advocated for human rights throughout her career. Atrash will speak with Kathryn Stimpson, a feminist and professor of English at NYU. Participants must RSVP to the free event, which will take place on Zoom.
See a performance created by a famous black choreographer
7:30 pm at 175 Eighth Ave.
Celebrate Garth Fagan, Broadway’s longest-running black choreographer, in his dance company’s debut night at The Joyce Theatre. Fagan, who has been on Broadway for 52 years, previously brought his unique experience and technique to the critically acclaimed musical The Lion King. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.
Lecture on the historical context of the war in Ukraine
3-4:30pm at 19 University Place
Join Gabriela Safran, Professor of Slavic Studies at Stanford University, for a historical lecture on the war in Ukraine hosted by NYU’s Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia. Safran will use new research and writings by Russian travelers and writers to tackle the arguments Vladimir Putin used to justify his invasion of Ukraine. The discussion will take place in person and on Zoom.
Return of the Northern Film Festival at Fotografiska
8-10pm at 281 Park Ave. S.
The eighth annual Northern Film Festival is set to kick off this Wednesday, with 21 films and several premieres throughout the month. The festival will open with a screening of Beautiful Creatures, about a group of boys who learn about violence, love and insight, and which is Iceland’s nominee for this year’s Academy Awards. Tickets cost $30.
Meet the award-winning filmmaker and NYU graduate
17-18 at 1 Washington Place, floor 5, or on Zoom
The Gallatin Film Alliance, a student club focused on teaching filmmaking skills and producing visual content, will host Jusie Duke, an NYU alumna and screenwriter-director who has worked with Netflix and won awards for her films. Students interested in hearing her talk about her experiences in the film industry can RSVP through NYU Engage.
Panel about Russia with the participation of expert journalists
4-5:30pm at 19 University Place
Hear David Remnik, former Moscow correspondent for The Washington Post and current editor of The New Yorker, and Yevgenia Albats, Journalist-in-Residence Emeritus at the Jordan Center, discuss current issues in Russia. Participation in the event is free, there is also a virtual option.
The stories of the firefighters who responded to the 9/11 disaster
18:30 at 20 Cooper Square
Join Joe Calderone, Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism, in a discussion of his new book, Don’t Look Back. The novel focuses on what happened to the 343 New York City firefighters who died during the 9/11 attacks. Calderone will be joined by Tom Robbins, an investigative journalist, and Bill Cunningham, who served at City Hall shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, as former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s communications director. The panel will look back at how the attacks changed foreign policy and security in the United States. The event is open to the public and participants must RSVP in advance and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Discussion with MoMA PS1 artists
13-15 hours online
Join an online conversation with 2021-2022 Artists-in-Residence Cameron Granger, Jacob Mason-McLean, and Qualisha Wood. Their works, which range from paintings to textiles, are featured in “It’s Time for Me to Go” at MoMA PS1, an annual exhibition presented by the Studio Museum. During the discussion, the artists will talk about the works they created during the residency program and answer questions from the audience. The event is free, those interested must RSVP in advance.
Try a fascinating French cheese
5-6pm at 16 Washington Mews
Attend “An Homage to Fromage” cheese tasting evening, a joint event between NYU’s French Club and the Cheese Club. The event, which will be held at La Maison Française, the university’s French Center, will feature French cheeses and side dishes. Admission is free, but limited to the NYU community.
Holiday train show10am-6pm at 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Experience the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show, a holiday tradition that has been around for over 30 years. The model trains will travel over more than 190 replicas of New York landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, all made entirely from natural materials. All visitors need tickets to enter the garden, which are $28 for students with valid ID. The train show will continue until January 16.
A festival featuring Arab American comedians
8:00pm and 10:30pm at 208 W. Third St.
Check out the Arab American Comedy Festival in NYC on the last day of this year. The festival, which is celebrating its 19th anniversary, will host two different shows on Saturday — “World’s Funniest Arabs” and “Legends of Arab Comedy” — featuring Arab American comedians. Tickets for both shows are $25 and the event is restricted to those 18 and older.
A women-led comedy festival2:00pm and 7:00pm at 318 W. 53rd St.
Discover up-and-coming comedians at the Ladies Room Comedy Festival, which is celebrating its second anniversary this year. The festival will feature international and local talent, and the winner will receive a cash prize and win a set during the Broadway Comedy Club show. Tickets are $25.
2-3pm and 3:15-4:15pm at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Head to the Brooklyn Museum to enjoy music performed by a live orchestra. The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, the museum’s orchestra in residence, will play during two different sessions throughout the day. The visit is free.
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