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Introduction to the Arts Night: Free Open House

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join us at 6:30 for our free open house to meet our staff, tour our art gallery and studios, participate in a demonstration or food & wine tasting, and get help selecting the perfect class.  Stay from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and take one of our special $20 introductory classes in fine art & design, ceramics, jewelry, music, dance, food & wine, professional networking and much more. Please note:  Must R.S.V.P here to attend open...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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East Village Food Walkabout

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

From Peter Stuyvesant’s bouwerie (“farm” in Dutch) to the Lower East Side immigrants to the hippie ’60s and ’70s to Alphabet City’s renowned restaurants — the East Village has undergone tremendous changes over the decades. NYC neighborhoods are always changing – it is part of what makes the city so fascinating. Manhattan's East Village is a perfect example of this evolution; from German, Irish immigrant communities, to wealthy landowners,...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Contemporary Art Underground Tour: Times Square Subway

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Contemporary Art Underground Tour: Times Square Subway & Grand Central Stations Join contemporary art educator and curator Riva Blumenfeld on a special tour of the newest public art installations at Times Square and Grand Central Stations. These highly anticipated projects are the latest pieces of NYC’s invest in public art. We’ll start our tour at the new 42nd Street Connector to experience Each One, Every One, Equal All, by celebrated...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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How To Crowdfund Your Dream

Holstee Learning Lab @ 98 4th St, New York, NY

You know that book sitting half-written on your hard drive? Or that documentary that you've always wanted to make? What about that great startup idea that you've been wanting to build? What if you could not only finish it, but launch it to a willing and eager tribe of super-fans? Now, you can. The gatekeepers are dying. You no longer need a publisher to finish your book. No movie studio needs to green-light your documentary. You no longer need...

All levels 18 and older
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Speak Up: Using Improv for Presentation/Public Speaking

The Engaging Educator @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Looking to level-up presentation and speaking skills? Maybe you have a big meeting, interview or conference coming up, and you have no clue where to start? This class will get you thinking about how you present yourself and what your words mean – and how people view you and your style! Through improv-based activities and homework (YEP! You all get an A just for doing it – don’t worry) we’ll zoom in on your personal style for presenting –...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$119

3 sessions

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Supermarket Seminar: "What to Eat + How to Grocery Shop"

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

While there is plenty to learn about food from a good cooking class, there is still plenty of food education that needs to happen before you head to the kitchen. First you have to go grocery shopping. Because the modern supermarket is stocked with an overwhelming array of choices, this seminar is designed to give you the information you need to make the best food choices in all the departments: produce, dairy, meat, eggs, cooking oils, and packaged...

(2022) All levels 16 and older
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Improvisational Study: Understanding Impulse & Spontaneity for better Acting

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

Confidence, Spontaneity, and the power of YOU! As we transition from child to teenage actors, our feelings of self-consciousness and fear of being embarrassed tend to activate every defense mechanism in the mind, body, and voice. Consequently, the walls come up and we turn into safe versions of ourselves, suppressing every natural and instinctual urge to be funny, silly, and real, at the risk of appearing flawed or simply (gasp!) human.  But,...

(7) All levels 11 - 19 years old
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$645

9 sessions

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Improvisation: The Need for Impulse & Spontaneity for Stronger Acting

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

One of the most common responses that befuddled parents give when they are told their child is a little shy and reserved, is: “But you should see her at home! She sings, she dances… She’s a rock star at home!” In fact, they have captured the spirit and teaching foundation of our Kids Improv class: We’re all rock stars when we’re at home. Through interactive games that encourage teamwork and group-mind development, the Kids Improv classes...

(7) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$645

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Improv for Professionals

Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE) @ 58 E. 11th St. 8th Fl, New York, NY

This intro class will begin to enhance your skills in public speaking, focused listening, responding, flexibility and specificity – leading to greater confidence and lower inhibitions when speaking or presenting. Improvisation is not just something for actors and comedians. MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes. Why? The answer is the same reason why professionals and educators should be trained: the root is in communication. Even...

(160) Beginner 16 and older
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Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

Sunday Night Improv @ 236 W 78th St, New York, NY

An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, for all levels, features performers from the cast of Sunday Night Improv. You can do scenes with veteran improv performers – and then stay and see them perform in Sunday Night Improv! Note: Cost of class includes admission to Sunday Night Improv comedy jam that evening at 6PM.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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Mana Contemporary Artist Studio Tour

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Visit Mana Contemporary, the biggest art hub in Jersey City, a previous tobacco warehouse converted into an art community with artist studios, exhibitions space, and other art related services. This place has been dubbed Disney land for art lovers. This excursion will include viewing exhibitions, visiting at least 5 artists in their studios, and a silkscreening demonstration. We will also have an opportunity to have lunch within the Mana compound...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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After School Tween Improv (Ages 10-13)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Tween Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) Beginner 10 - 13 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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After School Teen Improv (Ages 14-17)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Teen Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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Improv 4 Tweens Times Square NYC

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games...

(73) All levels 10 - 12 years old
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$400

9 sessions

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Improv for Everyone

Sunday Night Improv @ 150 W 46th St, New York, NY

This course is an ongoing drop-in class that focuses on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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Improv Level Up

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

This three-week intensive is a blast of improv for professionals. Consider this a personal training session at the gym. We’ll take what you learned in your Level One class and raise the stakes. This class focuses more on being in the moment, focus, flexibility and initiative – and pushes the skills built in Level One. Each class is different – and filled with different students from our Level One classes. If you’ve taken a class or three...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$89

3 sessions

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Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking

Be Social Change @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY

In the US, public speaking is feared more than death. The reality is we all have to do it – at work, while networking, and in our personal lives – and there is a difference between doing it and doing it well. So how do we get over it? We improvise! Build Skills In: Improvisation Public Speaking Developing Confidence Presentation Skills Communication Networking Flexibility Listening Focus This workshop is for you if you are: Curious about...

(245) All levels 18 and older
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Chelsea Gallery Tour

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Marvel at the world’s center for contemporary art, Chelsea, where museums and collectors purchase provocative works. Note: Attendees will be emailed details of the tour-with specific meeting location and additional directions 24 hrs in advance of the tour. All tours happen rain or shine.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Long Form Improv Comedy

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices. Every week will focus on a different Long Form Style.  Teacher: Samuel Van Wyk MC, Teacher, Corporate Event Specialist. Member of EIGHT...

(73) Intermediate 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Classic and Creative Cocktails (Couples Class)

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 140 West 24th St, New York, NY

Learn the art of crafting delicious and stunning cocktails from a master mixologist in this exciting hands-on class. From classic favorites like the Martini and Margarita to unique variations, you'll discover the secrets behind each drink and get to taste them all. Don't miss your chance to become a confident bartender and impress your guests at your next gathering.

(1753) All levels 21 and older
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$140
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