—Wednesday, November 8th, 2017—

Jim Lahey with Ruth Reichl: Sullivan Street Bakery Book Launch
62 Bayard Street at the Museum Food and Drink
Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Price: $30
MOFAD is celebrating the launch of The Sullivan Street Cookbook with an in-depth discussion between Lahey and leading food writer Ruth Reichl. As part of the Feasts and Festivals program series, Lahey and Reichl will highlight some of the celebratory recipes, such as panettone and bones of the dead cookies. Their talk will be followed by an audience Q&A, book signing, and samples from Sullivan Street Bakery.

FULBRIGHT FILM SERIES: FOR AHKEEM
445 Albee Square W at Alamo Drafthouse
Time: 7pm
Price: $25
Greater New York’s Fulbright Association is proud to launch the FULBRIGHT FILM SERIES (FFS) in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse, featuring the new film FOR AHKEEM: “A poignant snapshot of black struggle that humanizes a range of social issues through the first-hand experiences of one young woman” (Hollywood Reporter). A panel of Fulbrighters will then discuss the film in the context of a wider conversation on the theme of “Filmmaking in ‘Foreign’ Cultures & Subcultures.” Every ticket to our special launch event includes reserved seating for FOR AHKEEM & the panel discussion — plus a reception (with appetizers and a complimentary drink).

Pumpkin Painting Party!!!
2751 Ocean Avenue at Art House
Time: 7pm
Price: $50
BYOP Bring Your Own Pumpkin to decorate as food, drinks and painting supplies are included.

Talk + Screening with Meriem Bennani at Nitehawk Shorts Festival
136 Metropolitan Avenue at Nitehawk Cinema
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Price: $16
Join Art21 and artist Meriem Bennani for a special screening and conversation as part of the 2017 Nitehawk Shorts Festival. The ART SEEN section of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival explores the relationship between art and film in the cinema. This program features a short documentary from Art21’s “New York Close Up” series—”Meriem Bennani’s Exploded Visions” (directed by Nesa Azimi & Adam Golfer)—along with a selection of influential short films selected by Bennani. A conversation with Meriem Bennani will follow the screening.

Witchcraft 101: Love Potions & Sex Magik
987 Flushing Avenue at Catland
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Price: $20
Join Catland for an in-depth look at the herbs, roots, oils, flowers, fruits and fragrances used in the magik, spells and witchcraft used to entice and attract love, sex and amorous adventure! Learn how to make your own incenses, oils, lotions & potions and how to use candles, crystals, herbs, roots and more to make love blossom in your life!