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City as Palimpsest: Old and New Architecture

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ Federal Plaza, New York, NY

Enjoy the summer with a walking tour! This class will cover some of the oldest and newest architecture of lower Manhattan. After investigating the structure and aesthetics of the 130-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, we’ll survey some of the city’s earliest skyscrapers and compare them to the recently finished Freedom Tower, Frank Gehry’s Beekman Tower, and Santiago Calatrava’s soaring transit hub.  Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note: You...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Musical Improv with Deb Rabbai

IRTE @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY

In an environment of support and nurturing; we will work together as a group to begin the journey of learning how to be a musical improviser. We will focus on listening to the music that the pianist plays and learning how to create memorable melodies by accepting the musical offers and our own musical offers.  We will do this by learning how to; Communicate with your improv musician and develop an awareness of how to accept musical offers....

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Improv 101: Introduction to Improvisation

ComedySportz New York @ Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Ave, New York, NY

In this class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of improvisation!  Through warm-ups, exercises and games, we help improve skills such as listening, teamwork, trust, public speaking, instinct, and agreement, all while laughing and learning. Classes are two hours long and take place once a week for 6 weeks. Classes are lead by an expert facilitator, and ensemble member who has years of experience teaching and performing improvisation. There...

All levels 18 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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Improv 202: Scene Work

ComedySportz New York @ Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Ave, New York, NY

In our Improv 202 Class, you’ll build on the fundamentals of improvisation 101! This level will focus specifically on scene work and how it is applied to short form comedic scene structures.  Classes are two hours long and take place once a week for 6 weeks. Classes are lead by an expert facilitator, and ComedySportz Ensemble member who has years of experience teaching and performing improvisation. There is also a group performance at the...

All levels 18 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Gestural Abstraction

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Experience the liberating process of Gestural Abstraction. Dive into a realm of intuitive painting, expressing emotions through spontaneous movements. Learn from iconic artists and unleash your own creativity in capturing personal experiences on canvas.

(27) All levels 21 and older
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Cocktails

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Our Cocktail class is back & revamped!  Our mixologist will teach 2  different cocktails from 3 different spirits: 1 classic & 1 modern.  You will learn to shake, strain, & stir. There might even be fire!  You will concoct you own bitters & craft your own liquor to take home and add to your own home bar!  Light snacks will be provided!

(737) All levels 21 and older
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$100
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Hidden Spaces at the MET

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

The Metropolitan Museum has long been committed to faithfully recreating or installing architecture from far-flung locales inside its walls. These exotic spaces effectively transport visitors to another time and place, and many of them are hidden deep in the recesses of the MET’s vast floor-plan. Over the course of two hours, we will discover an Egyptian tomb, a Chinese scholar garden, a Moroccan courtyard, an Italian Renaissance studiolo,...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Fall in Chelsea

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY

Chelsea is finally emerging from its long summer slump, so come explore with us! Over the course of two hours, we’ll peruse five very different exhibitions, including photography by Luc Tuymans, an immersive installation by Sarah Sze, Roy Lichtenstein’s historic Greene Street Mural, and new portraits by the indomitable Chuck Close. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of this season’s most talked about exhibitions! Museum...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Winter in Chelsea

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY

We will stop in five of the season’s most talked-about and thoughtful exhibitions, sparking provocative discussions about the contemporary art scene. Artists will include: Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Bradford, and Stephen Wilkes, among others. Museum admission included. Note: You will receive a discount if you register for 2 or more classes or if you bring someone with you. Classes will be capped at 10 people. Please...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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THE WYLIE: Adding the Body Into Improv

IRTE @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Get out of your head and into your body, create impact and learn The Wylie, an improv form featuring a series of instant snapshots, scenic improvisation, a little bit of Twister, and kinetic memory. It’s a great form to add to your repertory and make your teams jump to another level. This three-hour class will give you powerful tools to engage your body, up your stage presence and ignite your imagination in the practice of improvisation. Like...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Rodin at the MET

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Auguste Rodin was initially rejected from the École de Beaux-Arts, which turned out to be a great thing for art history. This enabled him to think outside the box and generate new types of artistic expression.  To celebrate the centennial of Rodin’s death, the MET has brought all of its Rodin holdings together in an illuminating exhibition. Clay models demonstrate Rodin’s ability to capture figures in motion; plaster casts display his...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Contemporary China at the Guggenheim

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY

This unmissable exhibition will showcase the most important art to come out of China between 1989 (the end of the Cold War) and 2008 (the Beijing olympics). Organized thematically, the show deals with themes of experimentation, globalization, democracy, and utopianism, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the ways in which China’s art world dovetails with international politics. Please Note: This activity has a minimum number of guests...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Chelsea Gallery Tour

West Harlem Art Fund @ NW corner W 23rd St & 10th Ave, New York, NY

Though just 12 blocks and two avenues, with over 200 galleries and nearby High Line, West Chelsea is NYC's premiere gallery district. Also growing into a haven for some of the world’s leading architects and firms, this private tour will concentrate in a three-block radius between 24th and 26th Streets. Participants will visit up to 12 galleries. Highlights will include rare talks by Chelsea gallerists, special meetings with artists and detailed...

(5) All levels 13 and older
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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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Great Scenes Big and Small with Scotty Watson

IRTE @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY

Great scene work is the backbone of Improvisational Theatre. Some say that great scenes are like porn. You may not be able to describe it... but you know it when you see it.  Scotty Watson says POPPYCOCK!! The secret to great scene work is simple, but not easy.  Slow Down & Tell Small Stories  and remember...  Words are Envelopes that Deliver Emotion Leave the explosions to Jerry Bruckheimer. Improvisors will never have...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Spring in Chelsea

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 510 W 25th St, New York, NY

Spring in Chelsea is always exciting, and we’ll dive into 5 of the season’s most innovative shows. Our itinerary may include: dark portraits by Marlene Dumas, immersive videos by Doug Aitken, experimental installations by Tomás Saraceno and Rita McBride, and hexagonal landscapes by David Hockney.

(12) All levels 16 and older
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C-Town gallery tour in Manhattan

New York Gallery Tours @ 41 Elizabeth St., New York, NY

The hip, newly-developing part of Chinatown is being called "C-Town," and young cutting-edge galleries are flocking there for its low rents and vibrant street scene.  The art you'll see won't be Chinese or Asian focused, though this Lower Manhattan neighborhood still teems with Chinese restaurants. This tour happens no matter the weather, as the art is all indoors.  All sales are final, and tickets are valid only for the date of this t...

(45) Beginner 1 and older
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Chelsea Artist Studios

New York Gallery Tours @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Visit 7 artists in their studios in Chelsea, from hundreds of artists there creating their works. From hundreds of artist studios in Chelsea, you'll visit 7 we think are special, and meet these artists while viewing and discussing their finished artworks and works-in-progress.  Expect messy studio spaces, unlike pristine galleries.  Plus, you can buy art directly from these artists and save money. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so...

(45) All levels 1 and older
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$33.22
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Meatpacking District Art Gallery Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ 91 Horatio St., New York, NY

With its 4-star restaurants, the Whitney Museum, and the High Line Park, the Meatpacking District is now the city's trendiest neighborhood, so no wonder art galleries are setting up shop there!  See for yourself several gallery shows of painting, sculpture, electronic media, and photography. Our guide, who holds a Ph.D. in arts education, helps explain the artwork and leads the group in lively discussion. The tour happens no matter the...

(45) Beginner All ages
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Improv For Life

Improv For Life @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Harness the power of improv for your professional, creative, or social life! Improv is for public speaking, improv is getting over social anxiety, improv is for becoming a more self-actualized artist, Improv is for LIFE!

All levels 18 and older
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$225

6 sessions

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