Urban Realism by Larry Dobens Many have known Larry Dobens over the past 34 years as the Battery Park City Authority’s art facilitator for adult programs as well as children’s and family events in the park. Now his own paintings of urban imagery (often reinterpreted as rippled reflections in water) can be seen through Jan. 23 at La Farine Patisserie et Cafe, 2394 Broadway (bet. 87th and 88th Sts.).Above: "Fire Escape White Wobble," 2023.

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America is an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of Chinese in America that interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the U.S. with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations.

Make your own signal flags Learn how sailors have communicated with other vessels using flags of different patterns, shapes and color, and make your own on Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 3 to Feb. 1. The South Street Seaport Museum event takes place at 14 Fulton St.

Indigenous glass art “Native Visions Reimagined in Glass” traces 45 years of Native glass art and showcases some 120 works by 29 artists at the Museum of the American Indian. The pieces explore glass art as a medium for Indigenous stores, designs and contemporary issues. Through May 29.

January Community Board 1 calendar Fulton Station needed improvements; PS150 traffic safety; BPC field renovation

“The Life & Work of Arthur Szyk” A wide-ranging exhibition of the anti-fascist artist Arthur Szyk at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Szyk has been lauded for aiding the American war effort with his scathing portrayals of Nazis. Over 100 objects, including original drawings, rare prints, illuminated manuscripts, and commercial cartoons. Go here for more information.