Events for May 2015

The Greene Space

Muslim/American: Eating Halal

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

7:00 PM

Tues, May 5 | Halal food is more popular than ever before in New York City. Join us for a tasting and discussion on how religion and culture mix in the kitchen.

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PEN World Voices Festival: Queer Futures

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

6:00 PM

Wed, May 6 | Join us for a conversation with prominent African writers about the broadened role of literature in the burgeoning African gay rights movement.

 

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Q2 Music Presents: Bang on a Can All-Stars "Field Recording" Album Release

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

7:00 PM

Wed, May 13 | Be the first to hear the upcoming release from the ensemble with a performance of the complete album live from The Greene Space at WQXR. A live webcast will be available.

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Micropolis: Race, Poverty, Policy

Thursday, May 14, 2015

7:00 PM

Thurs, May 14 | As we enter the twilight of his presidency, what has the Barack Obama era meant for young black men? A conversation hosted by WNYC's Arun Venugopal.

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Muslim/American: Fashion

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

7:00 PM

Wed, May 20 | A multimedia discussion with designers, stylists, and fashion entrepreneurs on the opportunities - and the challenges - of melding faith with fashion.

 

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Soundcheck Live: Courtney Barnett

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

1:00 PM

Wed, May 20 | Courtney Barnett stops by for a live Soundcheck session spotlighting songs from her newest album.  A live webcast will be available.

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Studio 360’s Sideshow Live! Lakshmi Wears the Hat

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

7:00 PM

Tues, May 26 | Sean Rameswaram talks to the NPR newscaster about her career, diversity in media – and gets her to don the hat that inspired the so-called #lakshmeme. A live webcast will be available.

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Micropolis: Funny or Racist?

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

7:00 PM

Wed, May 27 | When does comedy effectively push our buttons and when is it just plain ugly? Featuring Crissle West, Desus Nice, Jeff Yang and Guy Branum. A live webcast will be available.

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Muslim/American: Storytelling

Thursday, May 28, 2015

7:00 PM

Thurs, May 28 | Join us for a night of storytelling focused on the geographical and spiritual journeys that modern day Muslim Americans take to better understand their faith.