It Can't Happen Here The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is hosting a dramatization of It Can’t Happen Here, the 1935 novel by Sinclair Lewis that imagines the ascent of Fascism in small town America. It is presented by 60 actors from 9 NYC-based theatre companies and read in seven languages with English subtitles. It will debut online Oct. 28, at 1 pm and be available online through Nov. 1, at 1 pm. Click here to stream the show.
Defund or Reform? The Downtown Independent Democrats is sponsoring a panel discussion entitled "Defund or Reform? What’s Next for Police / Community Relations in NYC." Speakers include NY State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Ebonie Simpson, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Girls Club, and Reverend Kevin McCall, spokesperson for the family of George Floyd. It will be held on Wed., Oct. 28, at 7 pm. For the full list of speakers and Zoom details click RSVP.
Dumplings, Tofu Soup and More A bilingual cooking class teaching such Chinese dishes as dumplings, tofu soup, steamed eggs and hotpot, using steaming, boiling and braising methods. No previous Chinese language or cooking skills required. Six online sessions start Nov. 2. Sponsored by China Institute. Register here.
Soho Photo's new online show features work by Seena Sussman (see above, Cafe Dreams), Patrick J. Cicalo, Rosalie Frost and Mandy Seligman. See them here.
Masked NYC: Witness to Our Time Photographer AJ Stetson's exhibit of New Yorkers wearing masks is in the windows of Pace University's gallery at 41 Park Row. They can be seen during daylight hours from October 13-25. For more about the project, click here.
Outdoor Movies Outdoor dining and movies at the Oculus Plaza, Fulton Street, bet. Church and Greenwich Sts. Doors open at 5 pm for movies, which begin at 7 pm. The Goonies (Oct. 30) and The Nightmare Before Christmas) (Oct. 31) For the schedule, ticketing and more, click here.