57 upcoming lectures events
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Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 01:00
Tenement Museum
Guided public and group tours at the Tenement Museum exploring immigrant life and New York City history, with ESOL/ELL offerings and accessibility information available.
This Program Will Be Online Only. Russian born and raised until she was 21 when her family moved to America in 1926, she was greatly influenced by the Russian Revolution, the ideas and reality as to what it meant for the human soul and person. Watch this short interview with Ayn Rand in 1959 as she explains her ideas and world view. How similar or dissimilar is she to author Mikhail Baglov? How does her philosophy fit into the modern era of relativism? Is she also a byproduct of the breaking o…
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 11:30
Huguenot Park Library
Online NYPL lecture exploring Ayn Rand's ideas via a 1959 interview and comparing her philosophy to modern relativism and author Mikhail Baglov.
The Lust Files Presents: How to Date a Porn Star
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Rosewood Theater
The Lust Files presents a frank, adult-oriented live talk at Rosewood Theater about dating porn performers and navigating relationships within the industry on Mar 5, 2026.
"The Big Picture" Strategy, Scale, and the Future of Cinema with IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 20:00
The New School
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond discusses strategy, scale, and the future of cinema in an exclusive New School session exploring partnerships and cutting‑edge theatrical technology.
Against Money
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
The New School
Economist J.W. Mason examines why money is widely misunderstood and the dangerous social consequences of that misunderstanding in a public lecture at The New School.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: Voices and Resistance: Social Empowerment in the Face of the Discourse of Power in Latin America
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 15:30
The New School
10-week online seminar from The New School exploring political discourse and citizen responses across Latin America using Critical Discourse Analysis to investigate resistance and social empowerment.
Houdini Speaks to the Living
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Lincoln Center
A historical talk exploring Harry Houdini's campaign against spiritualism and his efforts to expose mediums, presented at Lincoln Center in partnership with the NYPL.
Danielle Knafo presents “Artificial Intelligence on the Couch: Staying Human Post-AI
Sat, 7 Mar 2026
The New School
Danielle Knafo presents a psychoanalytic exploration of how AI reshapes human drives, arguing omnipotence and self-destructive impulses help explain why we create AI; reception to follow at The New School.
The Kreisler Impact
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Lincoln Center
A lecture at Lincoln Center examining Fritz Kreisler’s impact on violin repertoire and performance practice within the chamber music tradition.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: Functional Plant Ecology: Keys to the Conservation and Restoration of Global Ecosystems in a Changing World
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 15:30
The New School
A 10-week online seminar from The New School on functional plant ecology, focusing on conservation and restoration strategies to combat biodiversity loss and climate-driven ecosystem disruption.
The Legal Infrastructure for Physical Artificial Intelligence in China
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 18:00
The New School
A talk expanding on Angela Huyue Zhang’s paper 'The Sixth Layer' that analyzes how law operates as infrastructure for China’s physical AI, covering regulatory, technical, and governance implications.
Andrew Hartman: Marx in America
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 23:00
The New School
Historian Andrew Hartman discusses his book Karl Marx in America, exploring how Marx’s ideas have shaped understandings of the American project and political life.
CD Lecture Series: renald Louissaint
Tue, 10 Mar 2026
The New School
renald Louissaint, Brooklyn-based art director and publisher, presents a talk on editorial design, brand identity, and cultural archiving as part of The New School's CD Lecture Series.
Variations on America: A Discussion Series
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 01:00
Lincoln Center
A Lincoln Center discussion series exploring themes and debates about America through panels and conversations with thinkers and artists.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: The Struggle for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan at War: Challenges and New Pathways
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 15:30
The New School
Ten-week online seminar from The New School examining how Sudan’s higher education and scientific research sectors have endured war—exploring destruction, displacement, resilience and new pathways for rebuilding knowledge systems.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 19:30
Museum of the City of New York
A distinguished lecture at the Museum of the City of New York exploring how language shapes urban life and the history of cities, presented as part of the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe series on March 10, 2026.
The Drift Presents: A Conversation About the Epstein Files
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 20:30
The Bell House
Journalists and experts gather at The Bell House for a live conversation unpacking the Epstein Files, investigations, accountability and unanswered questions.
Sam Lavigne (Parsons School of Design) on data, automation, and algorithmic justice
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 22:00
The New School
Sam Lavigne (Parsons) speaks at The New School on March 10 about data, automation, and algorithmic justice in an interdisciplinary AI & Psychoanalysis series exploring how AI reshapes mind, subjectivity, and the unconscious.
The Art of Wellbeing
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 01:00
Lincoln Center
The Art of Wellbeing at Lincoln Center is a talk/panel exploring how art intersects with mental and physical wellbeing, featuring artists and experts discussing practices and research to foster healthier creative lives.
Spatial Practices of Democracy
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 17:15
The New School
A New School conversation with scholars and curators exploring how physical and digital spaces shape protest, participation, and democratic life through art, design, and curatorial practice.
General Seminar | The Inaugural Walter Eberstadt Professorship Lecture | Philosophy in the Time of Techno-Fascism
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 19:00
The New School
Inaugural Walter Eberstadt Professorship lecture at The New School examining the political and ethical risks of AI and the concept of 'techno-fascism' amid current AGI hype.
Transmuted Grounds
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 23:00
The New School
Lecture at The New School (Mar 11, 2026) examining “Rough Topographies” and the environmental, social, and geological afterlives of oil extraction in Mexico’s Gulf Coast, with a focus on Poza Rica.
Women in Physics Celebrating International Women’s Day
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Italian Academy, Columbia University
A free Italian Academy event at Columbia University bringing together leading women astrophysicists to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2026.
The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 01:00
Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Guided walking tour of the Upper East Side tracing New York City's psychiatric history from early asylums to psychoanalysis and pharmaceutical research.
Inspiration Academy: Spring Virtual Series
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Intrepid Museum
Virtual lecture from the Intrepid Museum examining how World War II created demand that pushed women into jobs formerly held by men and reshaped the workforce.
Wealth: Patronage and the Arts
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Lincoln Center
A Lincoln Center event exploring the role of wealth and patronage in shaping the arts, with expert speakers on philanthropy and cultural history.
MARCH 25, 2026 AT 2:00 PM The Elephant at the Table
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 01:00
The New School
The Elephant at the Table is a public lecture/panel at The New School on March 25, 2026, offering an intellectual discussion on contemporary social and political issues.
MARCH 25, 2026 AT 10:30 PM Remembering Ann Snitow
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 01:00
The New School
A memorial lecture and panel at The New School honoring feminist scholar-activist Ann Snitow with reflections on her work, activism, and legacy.
The Dance Historian Is In: Dance and Science
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Lincoln Center
A talk at Lincoln Center by a dance historian examining the intersections between dance and scientific research, suitable for students, professionals, and dance enthusiasts.
Special Event at City Vineyard at Pier 26: Lectures on Tap
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 21:00
City Winery
Join the 'Lectures on Tap' evening at City Winery (Pier 26) for a cultural talk over wine on March 30, 2026—an informal, intellectual night of author/lecture-style conversation in a winery setting.
Fashion of the Gilded Age
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 20:30
Museum of the City of New York
An illustrated lecture at the Museum of the City of New York on April 9, 2026, exploring fashion, costume and social history of the Gilded Age.
APRIL 10, 2026 AT 6:00 PM HYBRID | KNOWLEDGE AT RISK
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 02:00
The New School
Hybrid event at The New School on Apr 10 exploring threats to knowledge—censorship, disinformation and challenges to academic freedom—aimed at students, researchers and the public.
APRIL 15, 2026 AT 4:00 PM Climate Migration: Philosophy, History, Law
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 02:00
The New School
A scholarly event at The New School on April 15, 2026 exploring climate migration through philosophical, historical, and legal perspectives for students, scholars, and policy professionals.
Fungi 101: Exploring the Hidden Kingdom Beneath Our Feet
New York Botanical Garden
A beginner-friendly talk at the New York Botanical Garden introducing fungi biology, ecology and identification, ideal for curious nature lovers and families.
History of NYBG Tour
New York Botanical Garden
Guided tour exploring the history, architecture, and horticultural development of the New York Botanical Garden, highlighting key collections and historic moments.
Innovation & Social Impact
92nd Street Y
Belfer Center at 92nd Street Y presents Innovation & Social Impact, a program of talks and panels exploring social entrepreneurship, tech-driven solutions and nonprofit strategies for mission-driven change.
Measuring the Impact of Female Botanists through Archival Practices and Historical Research
New York Botanical Garden
A lecture at the New York Botanical Garden exploring how archival practices and historical research reveal the impact of female botanists on botanical science and collections.
Mertz Library
New York Botanical Garden
The Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden is a research library and archive of botanical literature, herbarium resources, and rare plant collections, providing researchers and the public access to plant science reference materials and historical documents.
Orchid Basics Q&A
New York Botanical Garden
Orchid Basics Q&A at the New York Botanical Garden: an informal, expert-led session for orchid enthusiasts to learn about care, identification, and cultivation with time for audience questions.
PWL ReWind: EDWIN EVERS "Advanced Plastics From A-Z" Aired
#DoStuffAtHome
Aired online presentation of Edwin Evers' 'Advanced Plastics From A-Z', a technical and design-focused lecture exploring modern plastic materials, applications, and considerations via #DoStuffAtHome.
Rooted in Plants: Celebrate Women’s History Month
New York Botanical Garden
A New York Botanical Garden program celebrating Women's History Month with plant-focused talks and activities highlighting the contributions of women in botany and horticulture.
Talks
92nd Street Y
Talks at 92nd Street Y are a public lecture series featuring authors, thinkers and cultural figures in conversations on arts, literature, politics and contemporary issues.
Virtual Herbarium Expeditions
New York Botanical Garden
Virtual Herbarium Expeditions from the New York Botanical Garden: an online talk and guided look at preserved plant specimens, collection research, and taxonomy for plant enthusiasts, students, and professionals.
Winter Lecture Series
New York Botanical Garden
Winter Lecture Series at the New York Botanical Garden presents three thought leaders in horticulture discussing gardening, rare-plant cultivation, botanical conservation, and storytelling on the transformative power of trees.
Check Out Plant People: An NYBG Podcast
New York Botanical Garden
Plant People is NYBG’s podcast hosted by CEO Jennifer Bernstein that brings together scientists, gardeners, authors and activists to explore how plants shape our lives and society.
River Years: A Black Gotham Experience Virtual
Governors Island
River Years: A Black Gotham Experience is a virtual program exploring the Black history and cultural stories of Gotham connected to Governors Island through talks and storytelling.
Tenement Apartment Tours
Tenement Museum
Guided Tenement Museum apartment tour “A Union of Hope, 1869” exploring immigrant life on NYC’s Lower East Side through restored rooms and first-person stories.
Welcome to Welikia 2.0
New York Botanical Garden
A public program from the Welikia Project at the New York Botanical Garden exploring NYC's ecological history through maps and reconstructions to reveal past landscapes and inspire alternative urban futures.
Why the High Line’s plants need their winter “beauty sleep”
The High Line
An accessible High Line article explaining why park plants enter winter dormancy, how their seasonal “beauty sleep” supports plant health and urban ecology, and what it means for maintenance and visitors.
Plant Science
New York Botanical Garden
Plant Science at the New York Botanical Garden is a research-focused lecture series on plant biology and conservation connecting scientists with the public.
Pioneering Women of NYBG
New York Botanical Garden
A historical program at the New York Botanical Garden highlighting the lives and contributions of pioneering women in the Garden’s scientific, curatorial, and conservation work.
Scientific Controversies: Quantum Weirdness
Pioneer Works
A public lecture at Pioneer Works examining controversies and puzzles in quantum mechanics — a discussion of 'quantum weirdness' that brings scientists and thinkers together to debate implications for physics and philosophy.
WInter Talks: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
MoMA PS1
A public Winter Talks lecture at MoMA PS1 featuring scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor discussing contemporary political and social issues in an evening program.
CATEGORIES
New York Botanical Garden
PlantTalk behind-the-scenes programs at the New York Botanical Garden offer insider talks and tours on plant science, collections, and horticultural research for curious visitors of all ages.
Conversations & Talks
Guggenheim Museum
Conversations & Talks at the Guggenheim present public lectures and panel discussions on art, artists, and ideas hosted by the museum, aimed at visitors and the art-interested public.
Cyber Fraud During COVID
Virtual Social Justice
Virtual talk exploring how cybercriminals exploited the COVID-19 pandemic, with case studies, impacts on vulnerable communities, and practical prevention and policy responses.
From the Bronx to the Tropics: Biodiversity Discovery and Documentation
New York Botanical Garden
A lecture at the New York Botanical Garden on biodiversity discovery and documentation, tracing research from Bronx urban projects to tropical fieldwork and collections-based conservation science.