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CLASSES

Art ClassesSix-session spring courses for adults include Ceramics, Beginning Drawing, Figure Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Photography, Clay Sculpture, Collage, Pottery, and more. Beginning on April 22. EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ART SCHOOL, 197 E. Broadway. 212-780-2300 ext. 463 or email artschool@edalliance.org.

Dance and PilatesBallet, jazz, tango, hip-hop, and modern dance classes offered for all levels. $16/class, discounts for multiples. DANCE NEW AMSTERDAM, 280 Broadway (entrance at 53 Chambers St.) 2nd Floor. 212-279-4200, dnadance.org.

Downtown BoathouseOffers a number of kayaking classes and trips for a variety of levels. Go to the Park office and get an identification card (cost $9), which is needed for any class in the park. Ongoing. 646-613-0740, downtownboathouse.org.

Printmaking workshops and classesLithography, drypoint, Japanese woodblock, etching, and water-based silkscreen techniques. Through July 20. Registration open now. MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER, 481 Washington St. (bet. Spring & Canal). 212-219-8793, manhattangraphicscenter.org.

Sunset Singing Circle Sing along at sunset with fellow song lovers, sharing rounds, songs, and good times with folksingers Terre Roche and Marian Wilson. All ages – no experience necessary. Bring a song. Robert F. Wagner Park. Fridays ,through June 27 (except 5/23 & 6/20), 7-8:30 pmElements of Nature Drawing Enjoy drawing parks and gardens with an artist-instructor. Materials provided. Robert F. Wagner Park. Weds., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Figure al Fresco Learn figure drawing outdoors with a model and an artist-educator. Materials provided. Rector Park East, Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30 pmTai ChiLearn and practice the ancient Chinese martial art. Beginners welcome. Esplanade Plaza. Fridays beginning in June (no class on 8/29 & 10/10), 8:30-9:30 a.m.Volleyball after WorkJoin other adults for games of volleyball. No experience necessary. Esplanade Plaza. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY, Two South End Ave. 212-262-9700, bcparks.org-

New Beginnings Chair YogaTrinity Church’s seniors group meets for one hour of gentle yoga while seated 10-11 a.m.TRINITY CHURCH, Broadway at Wall St. 212-602- 0747, trinitywallstreet.org.

DANCE

Approaching VerticalMolly Rabinowitz/LiquidGrip present an evening of new and recent pieces, including “As Good as She Was Beautiful,” “Match, Comfort” and its companion piece, “Joy.” With music by Goran Bregovic &Justin Mullens and costumes by Naoko Nagata. June 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. $20 regular, $15 students, seniors and startving artists. DANCE NEW AMSTERDAM, 280 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance on Chambers). 212.625.8369; dnadance.org

Redshift DanceLed by Artistic Directors Kelly Hayes and Katy Orthwein, the troupe presents two premieres that integrate energetic movement with theatrical sensibilities and psychological insight. Hayes examines the perils of instant fame; Orthwein’s explores the fallout from unresolved issues. Features a film by Janusz Jaworski and original music by award-winning composer Cynthia Hopkins. June 26–29, 8 p.m. $18, $12 students/seniors. JOYCE SOHO, 155 Mercer St. 212-352-3101, joyce.org.

EVENTS

Fairway Bus Trips every ThursdayShopping trip to Fairway (Red Hook, Brooklyn) welcome to all senior citizens. Two van pick-up spots, 8:45 a.m. on River Terrace across from Pan Latin and at 9 a.m. on South End Ave. in front of the Chase bank. The van leaves Fairway at 11 a.m. for the return trip to BPC. Sponsored by BPCNA and the Downtown Alliance, bpcna.org.

Free Hearing Screenings at the League for the Hard of HearingEvery Tues. from 12-2pm and every Thurs. from 4-6 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. LEAGUE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING, 50 Broadway, 6th Fl. 917-305-7766, appointments@llh.org.

Happy Hour on the HarborThree levels of entertainment: snacks and cocktails, live DJs and dancefloor, or simply enjoy views of New York Harbor. The cruise sails every Thursday to Oct. 2 at 6:30-8 p.m., $19 in advance, $21 at the door. CIRCLE LINE DOWNTOWN, South Street Seaport, Pier 16. 866-925-4631, circlelinedowntown.com

PowderResident spinners Tier-Ra-Nichi (Night Grooves), DJ Dawn and Butch SOS keep their house-music rhythms deep, soulful and underground at the Lower East Side club. 10 p.m. Free. SAPPHIRE, 249 Eldridge St. (Bet. Houston & Stanton). 212-777-5153;sapphirenyc.com

River to River Dub War Dance PartyEnjoy the Winter Garden’s first dance party with Kode9’s dancehall-influenced, bass-heavy skank, currently referred to as grime and dubstep. Special guests include MC Juakali and DJ Dave Q. Forward Motion Theater provides the visuals. Tuesday, July 1, 9:00 p.m. Free. World Financial Center Winter Garden. rivertorivernyc.com.

Write from WrongA showcase of words by young people who have survived the prison industrial complex; And Open Mic Hosted by Frank Black. Featuring: 2 Shades Darker & Special Guest: Know Ideas. 9 p.m. $7. NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ, 236 East 3rd St. (Bet. Aves B &C) 212-505-8183; nuyorican.org

EXHIBITS

Vito AcconciA show by the legendary installation, performance, and multimedia artist including a selection of his archival works (original photographs, notes, drawings, handwritten and typed text drafts, audio scripts, video and other related materials) and the Acconci Studio’s fluorescent furniture. June 19–August 1. By appt. only. ALBION NEW YORK 102 Prince St. 212-343-3959

Beauty Surrounds UsFeaturing an elaborate Quechua girl’s dance outfit, a Northwest Coast chief’s staff with carved animal figures and crests, Seminole turtle shell dance leggings, a conch shell trumpet from pre-Columbian Mexico, and an Inupiak (Eskimo) ivory cribbage board. Two interactive media stations show visitors in-depth descriptions of each object. Through Fall 2008.EmendatioMultimedia installation challenging commonly held assumptions about Native people and tribute to Pablo Tac, a Luieno Indian who traveled to Rome in the 19th century. Through July 20.Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast400 artifacts from 11 Native American communities. Ongoing. Free. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN, George Gustav Heye Center, One Bowling Green, 212-514-3700, americanIndian.si.edu.

Familiar Faces: Portraits of Our NeighborsAn exhibition of life-size photos depicting 16 lower Manhattanites, accompanied by their personal stories. June 30–September 14, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.); Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-5 p.m. Free. TRINITY MUSEUM, inside Trinity Church (Broadway at Wall St.)

Ryan Cobourn (“Bloom”) & Sangram Majumdar: (“Form & Fiction”)Cobourn’s paintings ride the line between realism and abstraction; Majumdar’s paintings mine concepts of memory, iconography and perception. Through July 12. THE PAINTING CENTER, 52 Greene St. 212-343-1060, thepaintingcenter.org

Daring to Resist: Jewish Defiance in the HolocaustThis large-scale exhibition, presented in association with Ghetto Fighters’ House, Israel, brings to light the stories of men, women, and children who defied the Nazis. Through July.Paul Goldman: “To Return to the Land”From Tel Aviv streetscapes to the bombing of the King David Hotel, from street vendors to Prime Ministers, these photos of the birth of Israel capture life before statehood and during the War of Independence.SosúaJewish refugees who made their home in the Dominican Republic in the late 30s, and their Dominican neighbors, are the subject of this new, bilingual exhibition. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students. Members and children 12 and younger free. Admission is free on Wed. from 4-8 p.m. MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE– A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Pl. 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org.

Drawing on FilmSurveys the practice of “direct film”—the process of drawing, scratching, or otherwise manipulating film stock to create images without a camera. The exhibition presents experimental film works spanning from the late 1930s to the present May 29 – July 24. THE DRAWING CENTER, 40 Wooster St. 212-219-2166; drawingcenter.org

Lois Greenfield, “celestial bodies”Color photos of dancers in motion. Through Aug. 31. GALLERY @ DANCE NEW AMSTERDAM, 280 Broadway (entrance at 53 Chambers St.) 212-625-8369, dnadance.org.

HeroesThis exhibit looks at the many people from diverse backgrounds that joined together to win America’s independence. Paintings on exhibit include Henry Hintermeister’s “The Drill Master,” John Ward Dunsmore’s “The Message from Lexington,” and Dennis Mallone Carter’s “Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth.” Ongoing. Adeline Moses Loeb Gallery.If These Walls Could TalkAs Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, 54 Pearl Street has witnessed nearly 300 years of the city’s history. Ongoing. $4, $3 seniors and children under 18, and free to children under six. FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM, 54 Pearl St. 212-425-1776, frauncestavernmuseum.com.

György Kepes: Languages of Vision The Hungarian pioneer behind MIT’s Center for Advanced Visual Studies is also an artist whose new media work explores the connection between art, science, technology, and industry. Through Sept. 19. HUNGARIAN CULTURAL CENTER NEW YORK, 447 Bway, 212-750-4450, culturehungary.org

Hyperbolic Crochet Coral ReefBursting forth in a colorful, crocheted panoply of loopy “kelps,” curlicue “corals,” and fringy “anemones,” this homage to Earth’s endangered coral reefs is a beautiful marriage of traditional arts & crafts and hyperbolic geometry. Featuring The Toxic Reef, New York Reef, and Chicago Reef (www.theiff.org) to raise awareness about these disappearing marine treasures. Through August. Free. WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER WINTER GARDEN, 220 Vesey St. 212-945-0505, worldfinancialcenter.com.

Frederick Kiesler: Co-RealitiesThis historical exhibition traces the interests of the Austro-American architect and artists in the expressive possibilities of drawing through key projects from the 40s to the 60s and will include never-before-seen drawings on loan from the Kiesler Foundation, Vienna. Through July 24. DRAWING CENTER, 35 Wooster St. 212-219-2166, drawingcenter.org.

A Life in WhalingThis new exhibit explores the reality for the sailor signing up for a whaling voyage. Through original artifacts used and kept onboard whaling vessels, the views gets a sense of what life was really like for a sailor. Through Oct.Ocean Liner CutawaysSince the inception of ocean travel, advertising has been the key to entice passengers young and old to sign on for a voyage. An excellent collection of cutaways, from the famous Great Easter of the 1850s through the modern cruise ships of today. Through Dec.SoundingsTreasures from the museum’s permanent collection, including scrimshaw, ship portraits and models, newspapers, maps, toys, signal flags and more, exploring all of the languages of communication used in port. Through Oct.VIEWS OF NEW YORK: 1660-1868Views of NY depict a dynamic port city that changed dramatically in its first two centuries. From its modest beginnings as an outpost in the New World for the Dutch East India Company, NY was well on its way to commercial and cultural dominance of the young American nation in the post-Civil War years. Through Oct. $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students, $5 children 5-12, under 5s are free. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, 12 Fulton St (bet Front & South Sts). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.

Monarchs of the SeaIn celebration of the ocean liner era, this permanent exhibition features plans, models and memorabilia evoking the majesty and magic of a time when ocean liners were considered the last word in luxury travel. $8 general admission, $6 seniors/students, $4 children 5–12, under fives are free. South Street Seaport Museum, WALTER LORD GALLERY (213 Water St). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.

New York ModernThis futuristic exhibition analyzes the predictions of the early 20th century in the work of leading architects and planners, as well as science fiction imagery and futuristic films. Through spring. $5 general, $2.50 seniors/students. SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM, 39 Battery Pl (bet Little West St & 1st Pl). 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org

THE PASSION PROJECTWooster Group video artist Reid Farrington presents a performance installation is centered around Carl Th. Dreyer’s 1928 silent-film masterpiece “The Passion of Joan of Arc.” June 19 – July 19, Thurs.-Sat. at 8pm. $20. 3LD ART & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 80 Greenwich St. (at Rector St.) 212-352-3101; 3LDNYC.org; reidfarrington.com

Policing a Changed CityChronicles how the NYPD has used new technology, community outreach, and intelligence gathering to fight crime and terrorism since 9/11.United response: Commemorating 9/11Photos and drawings of police officers firefighters, rescue workers, and volunteers who helped the city after the attacks. Both exhibits are ongoing. $5 suggested donation, $3 seniors, $2 children 6 – 12. NYC POLICE MUSEUM, 100 Old Slip (bet. South & Water Sts). 212-480-3100, nycpolicemuseum.org.

Re:ConstructionBridges the efforts of public partners and the creative community to improve the quality of life in Lower Manhattan through the creation of places of attraction. The three-pilot projects are “Best Pedestrian Route” (John St, east of Bway); “Fulton Fence” (Fulton St east of Bway); and “Concrete Jungle” (Bway, bet. John & Ann Sts). reconstructionnyc.org.

Keith Haring: Houston Street and Bowery Mural The Keith Haring Foundation, Goldman Properties and Deitch Projects announce the Recreation of the famed Keith Haring’s celebrated Houston Street and Bowery mural—an instant downtown landmark after Keith painted it in the summer of 1982. DEITCH PROJECTS, in collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation, Houston St. & Bowery. (212) 343-7300, deitch.com

Backstreets of AsiaPhotographer Michael Schenkar’s fusion of documentary, travelogue, and fine art. Infrared black and white photos with sepia/colored tint Through June 28. FreeTriptychs: Pictures Like PoemsKaren St. John’s first solo show includes six sets of triptychs rendered using silver gelatin, C-prints, and mixed media. Through June 28Artificial FriendsAnna Fedisz-Pereyra’s photo narrative of plastic garden animals. Through June 28. Free. SOHOPHOTO, 15 White St. 212-226-8571, sohophoto.com

MUSIC

Nikka CostaFree of major label confines, the Costa hits the road in anticipation of this fall’s “Pebble to A Pearl.” Known for her legendary live shows, Frank Sinatra’s goddaughter (true fact) swoops in to funk New York up with her impassioned rock and blue-eyed soul stylings. June 30, 8 p.m. Bowery Ballroom, Six Delancey St. (Bet. Bowery & Chrystie St.). 212-533-2111; boweryballroom.com.

Satoko FujiiThe critically acclaimed pianist and composer synthesizes jazz, contemporary classical, avant-rock and Japanese folk music into an innovative music all her own. She performs with the Satoko Fujii Min-Yoh Ensemble. July 3, 8:30 p.m. $15; $10 for students and seniors. $15, seniors and students $10. ROULETTE, 20 Greene St (bet. Canal & Grand Sts.). 212-219-8242, roulette.org

You’re Gonna Hear From MeRACCA’s Seaport Salon introduces Jenelle Lynn Randall in a Nancy Wilson revue, directed by Imani. Chuck Mymit on piano, Bob Lepre on drums. June 20 & 26 at 7:30 p.m.;. June 21 & 28 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; June 22 &29th at 5pm.: $15.00 SHOOTING STAR THEATER, 40 Peck Slip, at the South Street Seaport. 917 239-6690

TALKS & READINGS

Tuesdays at 9Weekly forum led by Naked Angels Theater Company’s creative directors that attracts more than 100 people who gather to listen and participate in cold readings of scenes, short plays and fiction. Free. TRIBECA CINEMAS, 54 Varick St. (at Laight St.). nakedangels.com.

Laura DayThe bestselling author reads from “The Circle,” her beloved guide that shows how the power of one simple wish can transform your entire life. June 30, 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 97 Warren St. 212-587-5389; barnesandnoble.com.

THEATER

Frequency HoppingA dark comedy based on a remarkable 1940 collaboration between Hollywood it-girl Hedy Lamarr and avant-gardecomposer-inventor George Antheil on a secret communication system. Through June 29, Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun, 3 p.m. 3LD ART & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 80 Greenwich St. (at Rector St.) 212-352-3101, hourglassgroup.org

Downtown Urban Theater Festival Now in its sixth year, the inclusive, multicultural festival presents works that echo the true spirit of urban life and speak to a whole new generation whose lives defy categorizing along conventional lines. See Web site for a complete schedule. June 18-29, 7 p.m. $18. CHERRY LANE THEATER, 28 Commerce St. 212-989-2020; downtownurban.net

This is BurlesqueA racy new weekly revue featuring Murray Hill, neo-burlesque star Angie Pontani, The World Famous Pontani Sisters, and others. Thurs-Sat at 8pm. $25. CORIO, 337 West Broadway (at Grand St). smarttix.com, thisisburlesque.com.

TOURS

Preservation Detectives Family TourEach month, the program explores a different theme related to the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Sundays in July will explore “Patterns & Paint” and Sundays in August will focus on “Family Albums.” Every Sunday at 2 p.m. $10 adults;$8 for students and seniors; $6 for 5-18-year-olds; free for children under five. Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St. 212-219-0888, eldridgestreet.org

Public Art Walking ToursLMCC offers a series of three self-guided audio tours exploring public art Downtown. Entitled “Art and Security,” “Art and the Body,” and “Monuments and Memory,” the 45-minute tours are narrated by Perry Garvin and William Smith. Download the free tours to your iPod or other MP3 player and start walking. lmcc.net.

Tribute WTC 9/11Walking tours of Ground Zero. Daily. VISITORS CENTER, 120 Liberty St. For hours and info, visit tributewtc.org.

Wall Street Walking TourFree 90-minute guided walking tour weaving together the history, events, architecture and people of Downtown. Thurs. and Sat. at noon. Meet at the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian. One Bowling Green, Alliance for Downtown NY, 212-606-4064, downtownny.com

Museum at Eldridge StreetGuided tours led by historian-trained docents tell the story of the 1887 landmark synagogue, and illuminate the experience of the East European Jewish immigrants who settled on the LES in the late 19th century. Sun.-Thurs. from 10 am to 4 pm. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children MUSEUM OF ELDRIDGE STREET, 12 Eldridge St. 212-219-0888, eldridgestreet.org.

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