Event List

Topic

"Is Africa important to the U.S. Why and what are we doing about it?"

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Online book discussion led by Christine Bobkoff.

Harriet Shenkman: Dylan Thomas wrote, “Life always offers you a second chance.” Harriet Shenkman’s collection “Re-Coupling” is about that second chance.

Online art talks with Larry D'Amico.

 Renoir Drawings 

The Morgan Library & Museum (Oct. 17, 2025–Feb 8, 2026)

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Topic

"Ukraine and the Circumstances Surrounding the War"

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

If you’ve ever struggled to make your garden look “put together,” this class is for you. Join garden coach Amy Powers for a fun, easy-to-follow introduction to the basic principles of garden design.

Online art talks with Larry D'Amico.

When Objects Dream | September 14, 2025–Feb 28, 2026 | The MET

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

After millions of years of evolution, humans understand each other pretty well. But now, confronted with machines that talk, we cannot assume they will act like humans or act for the same reasons as humans.

New Group!

Thinking of writing a memoir? Already writing a memoir but feeling stuck? 

Join a supportive and friendly group of fellow writers to share ideas. 

This informal peer group meets once a month. 

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Online book discussion led by Christine Bobkoff.

Online art talks with Larry D'Amico.

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep | October 14, 2025–February 8, 2026 | MoMA

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Online art talks with Larry D'Amico.

An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles

New Group!

Thinking of writing a memoir? Already writing a memoir but feeling stuck? 

Join a supportive and friendly group of fellow writers to share ideas. 

This informal peer group meets once a month. 

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.

Online book discussion led by Christine Bobkoff.

Each Tuesday the program will alternate between Mandarin conversation and instruction led by Luis Deng. Learn to recognize 500 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. 

A basic knowledge of Chinese is required.