Talks and readings in New York City on Thursday 29 October

GLEX: IGNITION: explorers' conference with Andreas Mogensen.

Saving the Fire: book talk and signing.

Queer and trans writers read new work at an open mic.

Intimate Fragments: a smutty trans and queer open mic.

Book talk with author Holly EJ Black.

Poetry launch, readings and salon nights at the bookstore.

First Mondays: writers read new work, with Sarah Schulman.

Words and music honoring June Jordan.

Fall Film Discussion: a weekly film talk on Tuesdays.

Talk on gut health and chronic disease.

Vote NY 2026: how to vote, register and volunteer.

Call voters, make merch for Darializa.

Veronica C Sirotic: a reading of poetry and prose.

A Very Loose Buttons Halloween with Hipsy Gap, indie rock.

Flatbush Night School: talk on feminism and identity.

Office Hours: portfolio reviews and advice for artists.

Talk on Jummah etiquette by Maulana Imtiaz.

Info session on pre-nursery programs for families.

Narcotics Anonymous: 12-step meeting for drug recovery.

NA 12-step meeting for agnostics and free-thinkers.

Office Hours: arts grant questions answered by Zoom.

Cycle B classes begin: spring classes start at NYIT.

Cycle B add/drop period: swap your classes at NYIT.

HIV care talks for health providers.