Grab a seat at The Film Society of Lincoln Center and catch up with Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky’s cinematic work. Aronofsky's “Dreams and Nightmares” showcase screenings are $12 each, or the Three Film Pass ($24) includes a viewing of Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain on 1/4 and his debut feature, Pi on 1/5. Plus, for the die-hard fan: a separate viewing on 1/5 of The Wrestler followed by an in-depth conversation with Darren Aronofsky himself.
Come one, come all to the Rock and Roll Circus! The two-day multisensory spectacular features world-famous circus acts, famous New York food vendors and a Sixpoint pop-up beer bar. Musical guests include Voxhaul Broadcast, The Pharmacy, the So So Glos and Brooklyn-based punk rock mainstays, Japanther.
World-renowned for its long-term collections and permanent installations of art from around the globe--ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary masterpieces--the Brooklyn Museum boasts a number of captivating exhibits from famous painters and artists of all media. What better way to enjoy the final days of Fred Tomaselli’s collage paintings than with free admission today from 11am-6pm? Be sure to see the Normal Rockwell: Behind the Camera exhibit as well.
Talk IS cheap at The Poetry Project’s 37th Annual New Year’s Day Marathon Reading. Featuring poems and performances by Patti Smith, Phillip Glass, Suzanne Vega, Eric Bogosian and more, this year’s event kicks off at 2pm and continues well through the midnight hour. Enjoy stories and musical performances, and snack on freshly made crêpes, soup and other bites and refreshments just outside the St. Mark’s Sanctuary.
