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Adventures in Dating

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Women and non-binary folks only. Dating can be an awful, awful mess of a vulnerable time. We rarely think about practicing – we get in the moment, we get nervous and we end up not being our best selves, and then we deem ourselves “bad daters” and the vicious cycle continues until you give up or meet someone, and you don’t have to date anymore.What if you got to practice those first date (and second, and third) conversations with a group...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Improv + Communication Skills

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Time to dig into our professional communication skills – you’ve gone too long thinking “wow, I wish I wouldn’t have said that” or “I could have brought this up in a meeting” or “why did I think of this now and not then?!”  In this class, we’ll take improv-based and public speaking activities to the next level and apply them to communication – whether that’s interpersonal impromptu communication, a conference session...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Improv For Essential Workplace Conversations

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Improv For Essential Workplace Conversations: How To Give Feedback, Pushback and Follow-Up This is a COED class Essential workplace conversations are uncomfortable. The thought of bringing up anything less than exciting news to a colleague sends our minds racing into a “what-if” of worse case scenarios. We’re anxious simply thinking about it…. “What are they going to think of me? How can I be candid without seeming aggressive? What...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Martinis, Manhattans and More

Astor Center @ 23 E 4th St, New York, NY

Is there a drink surrounded by more lore and intrigue than the Martini? Or a cocktail that has inspired as much improvisation as the Manhattan? Join us for an evening of iconic cocktails as we look back at the tipple timeline and play with the techniques behind each drink. What you can expect: 1 Welcome cocktail 4 Hands-on opportunities to make cocktails Palate-cleansing bread & cheese. A 10% discount on all spirits tasted to use in-store...

(59) Beginner 21 and older
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Valentine's Day Cocktails

Astor Center @ 23 E 4th St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner mixologist and fall head-over-heels for the art of crafting seductive cocktails. Indulge in a hands-on workshop that explores the history and techniques of love-infused libations. Cheers to a night of passion and flavor at Astor Center!

(59) Beginner 21 and older
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Italian Cocktail Workshop

Astor Center @ 23 E 4th St, New York, NY

Uncover the secrets of crafting authentic Italian cocktails as you explore the rich history and artistry behind these classic libations. Dive into the world of Italian mixology with expert guidance and hands-on practice to elevate your bartending skills to new heights. Join us for a journey through the flavors and techniques that define the Italian cocktail culture.

(59) Beginner 21 and older
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Drop In Sketch Clinic

IN Studios @ 330 7th Ave, New York, NY

Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? The Doctor is IN! IN Team Sketch Writers will help you get your sketch off the page and onto the stage. Come and participate! Laughter truly is the best medicine. Work with supportive, sketch gurus every week. Bring your comedy sketch, pitch, idea or just bring yourself. No experience necessary. Always fresh, always fun, always sketch. Desire to learn is required.

(20) All levels 18 and older
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Improvisation Basics for Actors

IN Studios @ 39 West 29th Street, New York, NY

In this laser focused, but low-pressure workshop, you'll learn the skills that all the improv pros rely on to move scenes forward. Everybody's doing it and you've wanted to try it for a while admit it! The truth is all the best actors are skilled at improvising!  Add improv to your acting tool box. Finding agreement Making statements Establishing who, where and what you want Practicing emotional presence Ground yourself in the fundamentals...

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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Chelsea “End-of-Season” Gallery Tour

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

Our final Chelsea gallery tour of the season will feature the top exhibits from Chelsea’s 300 galleries, the world’s center for contemporary art!   You’ll see painting, sculpture, electronic media, and photography. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t leave without you. 

(45) All levels 18 and older
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Tasting Tour of Little India (Queens)

Home Cooking New York @ 7220 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY

After the tour you will have the confidence to walk into any Indian restaurant or snack shop and order things you never knew you could. Join us on a tour of the real Little India in Jackson Heights, Queens. A quick subway ride from Manhattan affords you the feeling of being thousands of miles from home. The streets of Jackson Heights are lined with some of the best Indian street foods, sweet shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and shops filled...

(2020) Beginner 16 and older
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Printmaking Workshop: Hands-On Workshop for Educators

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave , New York, NY

Experiment with printmaking techniques in this workshop taught by artist Kelwin Coleman. Participants will create original prints using a professional printing press and will draw inspiration from a range of printed work in the Jewish Museum’s collection Notes Light breakfast will be served. Participants may receive 2.5 CTLE hours.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Masters of Social Gastronomy: The Secrets of FAKE MEAT!

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

Each month, the Masters of Social Gastronomy take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. Up this month: MEAT ANALOGS! Sarah Lohman will give you a run-down of vegetarianism in the west. From Benjamin Franklin’s ”Tow-fu” to Dr. Kellogg’s commercial “Protose,” we’ll explore just how long we’ve been eating things that masquerade as meat. Soma will be taking charge of all your favorite...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Dig Deeper

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Pain, joy, anger, sadness, excitement: those feelings and emotions often occur when we do Improv. However, more often than not they are underperformed. We get the idea, the icing on the cake, but we don't take the time to enjoy the depth and repercussions of these emotions. Starting with overacting and over reacting, you will break your self-imposed barriers and be able to explore emotions and reactions and find out just how far you can go and how...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Gary Austin's The Classroom Master Class

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

It takes three of us to replace Gary, and even then, we will be working in his shadow. This workshop is to introduce you to Gary’ improv form, The Classroom, as performed by his NYC company, Gary Austin’s The Classroom. Monologues, group sound & movement and finally, the form. And you will perform a 15 minute set of Gary Austin’s The Classroom as an opener for Gary’s Main NYC Company. 100% of your tuition (AND whatever you decide...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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ANDUniversity: 5 Senses of Improvisation

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Find out what happens when we use all of our senses in improvisation. There are many things at play when we improvise. This workshop will help you get in tune with your 5 senses and show how that helps influence you (and your scene partner.) See what it is like to Look, Hear, Feel, Smell and YES even Taste things in your scene work. You'll find out pretty fast how truthful your scenes can get!

(149) All levels 19 and older
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ANDUniversity: Ways to Agree

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Agreement is at the heart of improv. If you and your scene partner aren’t able to agree with each other and build something together – to “Yes, and…,” if you will – your scene will stay at 0. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to practice multiple approaches for practicing agreement and supporting the process of discovery and creation.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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ANDUniversity

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Keep up on your improv studies. One Tuesday per month we offer classes designed for everyone who’d like to build or maintain their improv skills. Each class focuses on a different theme, designates time for scene work, and provides tools to make you a successful improviser.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Pay-What-You-Can Improv Workshop

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

All levels are welcome and our goal is to create a fun and supportive environment. Anyone who makes it in time for the warm-up is welcome to participate. Those who arrive after the warm-up will not be able to participate but are very welcome to audit. Whether you’re an experienced performer looking for more practice or a first timer who’s always wanted to give improv a try, come and play!

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Improv Workshop - Comfort Zone: Loving and Leaving It!

James III's Comedy Classes and Coaching @ 18 W 18th Street, New York, NY

Full Course Title: Comfort Zone: Learning, Loving, and Leaving It! Identify, explore, and break out of your comfort zone. In this improv workshop, you'll figure out how to excel improvising in your own skin. Make big, bold, and exciting choices from your home base so that you can use that foundation for making strong moves and choices outside of your comfort zone. This class works for early or experienced improvisers looking to get more in...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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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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