Weekday Fun: The Best Events December 15-17
Looking for something fun to do close to home this week? You won’t have to go far to enjoy some interesting events, from a talk on the brain, to a chance for free coffee, to a whole bunch of trivia. Details on those, and more:
Secret Science Club: The Future Of The Brain
When: Monday, December 15, 8pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Cognitive scientist and best-selling author Gary Marcus will be discussing some of the compelling topics from the new book he co-edited, The Future of the Brain: Essays by the World’s Leading Neuroscientists. Just don’t think about all the brain cells you’re sacrificing when you try one of the cocktails designed specially for the night.
How much: Free!
Writing About Your Life With Donna Minkowitz
When: Tuesday, December 16, 7pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Are you struggling to tell you story? Award-winning memoirist Donna Minkowitz will teach the basics of memoir writing, harnessing emotions, senses, and storytelling.
How much: Free!
Whole Foods Anniversary
When: Wednesday, December 17, all day
Where: Whole Foods Brooklyn, 3rd Avenue at 3rd Street
What: If you can get up early enough, the first 50 people through the door at 7am will get a free tote bag and coffee. If you can’t, then stop by later for specials, giveaways, a tour of the rooftop garden at 1pm (RSVP required), and a trivia night that starts at 7:30pm.
How much: Free!
Film Screening: L.A. Confidential
When: Wednesday, December 17, 6:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: If you haven’t seen this 1997 film noir adaptation of the James Ellroy novel in a while, it’s worth revisiting, chock full of mystery, ambition, romance, humor, and Russell Crowe.
How much: Free!
2014 Flashback Trivia-O-Rama
When: Monday, December 15, 7pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: The Big Quiz Thing’s trivia night will wrap up 2014 in a neat little package, with questions on the most memorable events, personalities, entertainment, and more from the past year.
How much: $8 in advance, $10 at the door.