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Discover a world of history classes in NYC that will transport you back in time and deepen your understanding of the past. From ancient civilizations to modern events, explore fascinating topics and gain valuable insights to enrich your knowledge and perspective.

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LaborTalks: Democracy in Chains

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY

The roots of neoliberalism are both political and intellectual. The post-World War II right-wing reaction to the New Deal and various emancipatory social movements, such as the Civil Rights movement, sought to not only elect conservative politicians and enact conservative policies, but also change the very rules of democratic governance—as historian Nancy MacLean writes in her highly lauded book Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical...

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Historic Cocktail Workshop: A Brief History of Flip

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden @ 421 E 61st St, New York, NY

Learn the history of mixology in New York City as you discover Flip and other historic cocktails from celebrated food historian and libations expert, Rebecca Silverman. Tastings and recipes included.

(1) All levels 21 and older
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Pass the Flamingo: The Cuisine of Ancient Rome

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Sure, we’ve all heard about the Ancient Romans; their buildings, their literature, their Empire. But what about their food? What would a Roman Emperor serve at his banquets? What was a decent meal to a Roman soldier, farmer, or senator? Did the Romans really eat dormice, and did they really relieve themselves in a “vomitorium” afterwards? (Short answers to those last two questions: yes and no.)   Join history and food educator Andrew...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Flying University - The Racist History of Math

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Flying University is a re-education in hidden histories. This talk series is named after the underground university in Russian-occupied Poland that taught subjects banned by the state-run schools. This rebel organization also educated women, who were barred from attending the official university, including Marie Curie. In that spirit, each Flying University talk highlights a piece of history that has been “conveniently forgotten”. Lets set the...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Candy Cigarettes and Razor Blade Apples: Tales of Candy

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: Candy Cigarettes and Razor Blade Apples: Tales of Candy by Masters of Social Gastronomy Masters of Social Gastronomy is dedicating October to that sweetest of holidays - Halloween! Sarah will take you on a journey through a brief world history of candy, from the first processed confections from the Middle East, to the magical candy medicines of medieval Europe. Then, she’ll sort out the origins of Halloween, along with modern...

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A Lot On The Mind: Autism

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Come join us for a night of educational and theatrical fun while learning about some of the most misunderstood and stigmatized neurological disorders! Each month we’ll highlight a different neurological disorder and address the science behind the disorder, research being done in that field, and the stigmas patients face, featuring performances from patients themselves. Do vaccines cause autism? What are the signs of autism spectrum disorder and...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Midnight Society

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Was it Aliens... or Hypnosis, Ghosts... or Hallucination, Demons... or Delusion? Our storytellers dive in to the scary stories that have haunted us for generations, and the psychology behind them. We explore the unexplained and find that the reasons we invent supernatural stories are often more terrifying than the stories themselves. July Theme: Urban Legends Venue is mixed seating and standing-room: arrive early to get a good seat!

(25) All levels 21 and older
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It's Complicated: How the U.S. Shaped the Middle East

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Middle Eastern politics can make your head spin. Fear not, we’ve made a comedy show to dive in to the most complicated stories of the region, and break down the West’s role in it all. Caveat’s senior Iranian comedian Mehdi Barakchian and writer Kylie Holloway will answer your biggest questions about the Middle East- why the U.S. is still hanging out with Saudi Arabia, why Iran is so mad at America, and what the hell is an Aleppo, and is it...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Billy and The Situation

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

BILLY & THE SITUATION A NEW TWO-PERSON PLAY ABOUT NJ’S BADDEST BOYS Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino appeared on six seasons of MTV's The Jersey Shore before being convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to eight months in prison. Billy McFarland, the Fyre Festival guy, founded a members-only club for Millennials and a failed luxury music festival before being convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to six years in prison.  For four months,...

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Monroe Martin: Public Property

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

I'm Monroe Martin, and I have a new one-man show called Public Property. It's about self-discovery and the effects that the foster care system has had on my adult life. I realized I'd been in survival mode for 36 years and it feels like I escaped from one of those bunkers where crazy dudes store their second family.  I've been roaming this big dumb rock called earth for years, but I feel like I'm experiencing things for the first time: friendship,...

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Clown Gym Presents: Clown Flex

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Come laugh with some of the most beautiful, funny, moving, and weird clowns creating work in New York City! Clown Gym presents "Clown Flex" to showcase the amazing talent of Clown Gym's members and friends. This is a mixed seated/standing venue. Seats are first-come, first-served.

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Boba Gays and Friends: an all Asian comedy show

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Tired of only seeing only one or even ZERO Asians featured at your comedy show? Well how about a hilarious new comedy show that features only Asians! Produced by Alex Kim and Kenny Park Yi, Boba Gays & Friends is an inclusive all Asian comedy show, featuring the best comics in NYC, period. This is a mixed seated/standing venue. Seats are first-come, first-served.

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Comedytown

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Comedytown is a traveling variety show with the best comedy acts from NYC to LA. From stand-ups seen on Comedy Central and HBO to improvisers from The Second City and UCB, it's the hottest destination nationwide.  Get in the car and buckle up because we're headed to Comedytown! Hosted by Chicago improvisers John Randall and Trent Dozier. This is a mixed seated/standing venue. Seats are first-come, first-served.

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A Scientific Exploration of Why Jamie is Still Single

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

More Than Just A Friend: A Scientific Exploration of Why Jamie is Still Single Jamie Linn Watson dissects her past dating experiences to scientifically determine why she is still single. They say you will never truly know why a guy dumps you, why he decides to ghost or leave you hanging, why he may only “see you as a friend.” You will never have an answer for these heartbreaks. Some things will never be understood or explained….or so they...

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Anything But Standup!

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

A comedy variety show hosted by Bahlya Yansane III with a hidden narrative. Comedian and host Bahlya Yansane III started his career by taking improv classes. He found a love for sketch comedy and began creating his own characters and telling stories. When asked if he would ever try stand-up comedy, his response was always "anything but standup!" Bahlya Yansane will be joined by 3 improv teams doing rapid fire sets, a sketch team, someone doing comedy...

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Freaky: An Inappropriate Comedy Show

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Freaky: An Inappropriate Comedy Show is dark, dirty and probably a little deadpan. Don’t waste your Wednesday night wishing you were here! This month’s lineup features comedians that have been seen on Netflix, HBO and more!

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AzN PoP! and Friends!

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Join AzN PoP! for the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! They will dance, sing, and rap about boys, friendship, and systemic racism/oppression! Their best, best comedy friends will also join the celebration! Don't miss out on this party! AzN PoP! (pronounced Asian Pop) is an Asian-American musical and comedy group based in New York. They are the first all Asian-American sketch group to have a long-running show at Upright...

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Hum

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

A solo show about how neurodivergence can save the world - one hum at a time. Each performance of "Hum" is live-improvised by a different musical guest, hearing the story for the very first time on stage. Musician TBA! At 10 years old, Julie became consumed with the question ‘what will happen next?’. When she couldn’t find an answer in her uncertain world, her body gave her one: a hum.  But when her hum was diagnosed as mild Tourette’s...

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And Scene

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Actors are given a scene & learn their lines, improvisers are given nothing & must make it work. New York top improvisers and actors from Broadway, TV and beyond perform in scenes from Mamet to Moliere and everything in between. The actors will know their lines and the improvisers will improvise with no prior knowledge of the scenes.  The format was inspired by Stephen Ruddy and was originally performed under the name "Gravid Water"...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Next Slide Please

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Next Slide Please invites comedians to prepare and present PowerPoints about whatever they want. That could mean a data-driven ranking of the best Manhattan street corners for first date make-outs, pitches for start-up investment opportunities that are *probably* not scams, or a passionate defense of the 2003 Jessica Alba vehicle "Honey" (21% on Rotten Tomatoes). Hosted by Reed Kavner and featured in The New York Times and Gothamist, Next Slide Please...

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