Africa in Two Acts
Crosby Street Hotel 79 Crosby St, New York, NY, United StatesPhoto by Sophie Bachelier Africa steps into the spotlight for this two-part event designed to reveal hidden literary and political … More
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Armenian Genocide: A Dark Paradigm
SVA Theatre 333 W. 23rd St., New York, NY, United StatesThis year, the world commemorates the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, which counted many noted writers and cultural leaders among … More
Translation Slam
Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 E. 3rd St, New York, NY, United StatesPhoto by Lilia Pino-Blouin What happens when a poem migrates into another language, not just once but twice? Find out … More
Concert: Sonia M’Barek
FIAF Florence Gould Hall 55 E 59th St., New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a celebrated performance in 2013, FIAF is delighted to welcome virtuoso vocalist Sonia M’Barek back to Florence Gould Hall. … More
Documentary Film: 7 ½
FIAF Tinker Auditorium 55 E 59th St., New York, NY, United StatesNejib Belkadhi, 2014. Color. 80 min. In Arabic and French with English subtitles. It’s 2011, and the streets of Tunis … More
In and Out of Africa
Harlem Stage Gatehouse 150 Convent Ave., New York, NY, United StatesGrab a drink and meet an amazing lineup of writers from countries as diverse as Mauritius, France, Congo-Brazzaville, Kenya, Senegal, … More
Film: Le Challat de Tunis
FIAF Tinker Auditorium 55 E 59th St., New York, NY, United StatesKaouther Ben Hania, 2014. Color. 90 min. DVD. With Jallel Dridi, Moufida Dridi, Mohamed Slim Bouchiha In Arabic with English … More
Live@365 – City of the World: Román Díaz Afro-Cuban Music Ensemble
CUNY Graduate Center, 1201 Elebash Recital Hall 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, United StatesMaster percussionist, scholar, and composer Román Díaz is a living repository of Afro-Cuban music. This special performance features his all-star Afro-Cuban … More
India’s Energy Future
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, International Affairs Building Room 1512 420 W 118th. St, New York, NY, United StatesPlease join the Center on Global Energy Policy for a discussion on India's Energy Future, featuring remarks by: Montek Ahluwalia, … More
Conversations in the Commons with Peter Beinart: The Future of US-Iran Relations
CUNY Graduate Center, 8300 Dining Commons 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, United StatesAt a crucial moment in US-Iranian relations, GC faculty member Peter Beinart hosts two experts with decidedly different perspectives. His … More