# Talks and readings in New York City on Wednesday 4 November

Talks and readings in New York City on Wednesday 4 November: 53 events.

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## When

- [Today](https://noky.io/en/new-york/today/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 41
- [Tomorrow](https://noky.io/en/new-york/tomorrow/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 26
- [Weekend](https://noky.io/en/new-york/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 80
- [This week](https://noky.io/en/new-york/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 235

## Where

- [Berlin](https://noky.io/en/berlin/2026-11-04/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 157
- [London](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-04/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 79
- [New York City](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 53
- [Zürich](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-04/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 54

## What

- [Anything](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/?format=markdown): 651
- [The best](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/best/?format=markdown): 15
- [Concerts](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/concerts/?format=markdown): 39
- [Theatre](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/theatre/?format=markdown): 55
- [Party and club](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/party-club/?format=markdown): 9
- [Comedy](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/comedy/?format=markdown): 15
- [Film](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/film/?format=markdown): 31
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 223
- [Festivals and street parties](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 3
- [Talks and readings](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 53
- [Dance](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/dance/?format=markdown): 6
- [Food and drink](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/food-drink/?format=markdown): 26
- [Markets](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/markets/?format=markdown): 4
- [Tours and walks](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/tours/?format=markdown): 8
- [Quiz and games](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 16
- [Kids and family](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/kids-family/?format=markdown): 43
- [Workshops and courses](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 86
- [Sport](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/sport/?format=markdown): 4
- [Worship](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/worship/?format=markdown): 30
- [Literature](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/literature/?format=markdown): 29
- [Society](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/society/?format=markdown): 51
- [Art](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/art/?format=markdown): 235
- [Religion](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/religion/?format=markdown): 47
- [Education](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/society/education/?format=markdown): 6
- [Science](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/science/?format=markdown): 9
- [History](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/history/?format=markdown): 23
- [Photography exhibitions](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/art/photography/?format=markdown): 24
- [Politics](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/society/politics/?format=markdown): 5
- [Community](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/community/?format=markdown): 17
- [Church events](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/religion/christian/?format=markdown): 27
- [Documentary photography exhibitions](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/art/photography/documentary-photography/?format=markdown): 6
- [Music](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/music/?format=markdown): 61
- [Physics](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/science/physics/?format=markdown): 3
- [Architecture](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/art/architecture/?format=markdown): 5
- [Wellness](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/wellness/?format=markdown): 18
- [Poetry](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/literature/poetry/?format=markdown): 3
- [Jewish](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/religion/jewish/?format=markdown): 7
- [Elections](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/society/politics/elections/?format=markdown): 2
- [Book clubs](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-11-04/literature/book-club/?format=markdown): 2

## Wednesday 4 November

- 12:00 Dispatches from the Field: Jonathan Shafter & John Malone — The Explorers Club — Dispatches from the Field is a digital program of The Explorers Club featuring a short talk by a featured speaker, followed by members-only Campfire breakout … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dispatches-from-the-field-jonathan-shafter-john-malone-56561/
- 18:00 DPI Presents: Another View Book Launch and Signing Featuring Dr. Isolde Brielmaier and Awol Erizku (Phaidon) — Iris Cantor Theatre — A panel and book launch with signing at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Department of Photography & Imaging, held in Riese Lounge on the 1st floor and with … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dpi-presents-another-view-book-launch-and-signing-featuring-53240/
- 18:00 Dialogues on Design: Ben Pentreath — New York School of Interior Design — Dialogues on Design is a talk series at the New York School of Interior Design. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dialogues-on-design-ben-pentreath-54343/
- 18:00 Charles Bernstein at the Oculus — Printed Matter, Inc. — An evening of reading and conversation at Printed Matter, Inc. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/charles-bernstein-at-the-oculus-55020/
- 18:00 Author Talk: A Right to Housing? by Samuel Stein — Van Alen Institute — Free — A book talk and conversation on the urgent question of housing as a right, held at Van Alen Institute in Gowanus. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/author-talk-a-right-to-housing-by-samuel-stein-57338/
- 18:00 Skirball Salon: On Butoh — Skirball Center for the Performing Arts — Free — Skirball Salon: On Butoh is a free panel discussion held in the NYU Skirball Lower Lobby. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/skirball-salon-on-butoh-71790/
- 18:30 Gender in Motion: Bijayini Satpathy and Sophiline Cheam Shapiro — Asia Society — $20–30 — A conversation between two celebrated classical dancers about how their traditional dance forms can express gender beyond rigid binaries. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/gender-in-motion-bijayini-satpathy-and-sophiline-cheam-shapi-51116/
- 18:30 Latine Queer Studies Reading — College of Staten Island — Free — A public evening of queer Latine poetry, at which the Brooklyn-born poet Emanuel Xavier reads from his new book of poems, "Still, We Are Sacred." It is a CC … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/latine-queer-studies-reading-52069/
- 18:30 Book Event – Gerald Cyrus: Uptown Odyssey — International Center of Photography — $5 — A book event at the International Center of Photography celebrating the release of Gerald Cyrus's monograph Uptown Odyssey, offered both in person and online. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/book-event-gerald-cyrus-uptown-odyssey-53182/
- 18:30 Jazz Lecture Series: Duke Ellington — Riverhead Neighborhood House — A lecture in the Jazz Lecture Series devoted to the music and artistry of master composer Duke Ellington and how his band revolutionized big band jazz from … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/jazz-lecture-series-duke-ellington-55401/
- 18:45 Photobook Talk: Serhii Korovayny — Love Letter to Donbas — Bronx Documentary Center — Free — A photobook talk at the Bronx Documentary Center presenting 'Love Letter to Donbas'. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/photobook-talk-serhii-korovayny-love-letter-to-donbas-51498/
- 19:00 Book Launch: Phrased and Confused by Eli Burnstein — PowerHouse Arena — A book launch celebrating the publication of a new work of humor writing. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/book-launch-phrased-and-confused-by-eli-burnstein-54913/
- until 7 Jun First Mondays: Readings of New Works In Progress — Performance Space 122 — First Mondays: Readings of New Works In Progress is a reading series at Performance Space New York where writers present new, unpublished work-in-progress to … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/first-mondays-readings-of-new-works-in-progress-67058/
- until 23 Nov New Works Fall Festival 2026 — Irish Repertory Theatre — $20 — New Works Fall Festival 2026 is a festival of readings of new plays at Irish Repertory Theatre. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/new-works-fall-festival-2026-53251/
- 17:30 Healing with Nutrition — Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan — A wellness talk titled 'How Healthy Is Your Gut? — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/healing-with-nutrition-53810/
- 20:00 Central Brooklyn DSA Election Night Watch Party — Brooklyn Office — NYC DSA Office — An election night gathering where New Yorkers watch the results of the primary election together on an outdoor screen. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/central-brooklyn-dsa-election-night-watch-party-brooklyn-off-54491/
- 11:00 You're Invited: New York State Job Fair — Melrose Library — Free — This is a career fair focused on job opportunities with New York State and New York City government agencies. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/youre-invited-new-york-state-job-fair-53907/
- 11:15 Romancing the Stone Book Club: The Poet Empress by Shen Tao — South Beach Library — The Romancing the Stone Book Club of South Beach Library meets to discuss The Poet Empress by Shen Tao. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/romancing-the-stone-book-club-the-poet-empress-by-shen-tao-71810/
- 12:00 Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Dave Levy — Sutton Place Synagogue — Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Dave Levy is a weekly study session held in person at Sutton Place Synagogue. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/swimming-in-the-sea-of-talmud-with-rabbi-dave-levy-56248/
- 12:10 Da'wah Information Table — Queensborough Community College - City University of New York — An information table on campus where visitors can learn about the message of Islam, hosted as a club event for students and open to all, with a QCC ID … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dawah-information-table-55119/
- 13:00 AI: What Is and How to Use It Safely (Spanish/English) — Jackson Heights — A free session for adults at the Jackson Heights branch of the Queens Public Library about artificial intelligence. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/ai-what-is-and-how-to-use-it-safely-spanishenglish-53271/
- 13:00 Hearing Health With Louise Levy and Joslin Zeplin-Paradise — Park Avenue Synagogue — An event in the 70+ Social Space series on hearing health. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/hearing-health-with-louise-levy-and-joslin-zeplin-paradise-54686/
- 13:20 Physics Colloquium - November 4th 2026 — Hunter College — A physics colloquium at Hunter College, open to everyone, with a light lunch and refreshments served. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/physics-colloquium-november-4th-2026-71335/
- 15:00 Aspects of Aging: "Aging in Place: What Does it Take?' — New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall — $10–15 — A session of the Aspects of Aging series on independent living, supportive services, and benefits. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/aspects-of-aging-aging-in-place-what-does-it-take-54355/
- 16:00 Here’s Johnny!: A Salute to NBC Icon Johnny Carson with Mark Malkoff — Paley Center for Media — Free for Pale… — A Conversation with a Curator event celebrating the television host Johnny Carson, known as the 'King of Late Night,' who hosted The Tonight Show on NBC for … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/heres-johnny-a-salute-to-nbc-icon-johnny-carson-with-mark-ma-54668/
- 17:00 Hunter Authors Showcase — Hunter College — Hunter Authors Showcase is a celebration of National Authors Day honoring the creativity of Hunter alumni writers. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/hunter-authors-showcase-66606/
- 17:30 The Five Books LIVE Podcast — Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan — The Five Books LIVE Podcast brings the podcast about the books that shape Jewish authors and their work to the stage for a live conversation. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-five-books-live-podcast-53816/
- 18:00 An Evening with Gaël Faye and Peter Godwin — Albertine — Free — A talk at Albertine Books, a bookstore that is a project of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, where Gaël Faye discusses his new book Jacaranda with … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/an-evening-with-gael-faye-and-peter-godwin-50902/
- 18:00 NYC Launch Event | Feelings You Don’t Have Words For by EMU — Books of Wonder — Books of Wonder hosts a launch event for the picture book Feelings You Don't Have Words For: Tender Comics About Loving Yourself and Others. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nyc-launch-event-feelings-you-dont-have-words-for-by-emu-51412/
- 18:00 JSa: Built in Mexico City — Rizzoli — $85 — A bookstore conversation celebrating the new book 'JSa: Built in Mexico City', followed by a signing. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/jsa-built-in-mexico-city-55423/
- 18:00 Make It ’Til You Make It, Vol.2 — School of Visual Arts — Free — Make It ’Til You Make It, Vol.2 is an evening of show-and-tell for unfinished design work, open to the public and free of charge. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/make-it-til-you-make-it-vol2-55734/
- 18:00 Cedar Downs Water District Info Session — Bedford Town Hall — A public information session about the water supply of the Cedar Downs Water District in the Stanwood neighborhood, which can also be joined via Zoom. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/cedar-downs-water-district-info-session-71957/
- 18:30 Anna Hezel launches The Little Book of Olives, in conversation with Christine Sahadi Whelan — Lofty Pigeon Books — A book launch and conversation celebrating The Little Book of Olives, a guide with trivia, tips on buying and storing, and easy recipes for olive lovers. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/anna-hezel-launches-the-little-book-of-olives-in-conversatio-53625/
- 18:30 SANTOS BRAVOS: DUAL — Behind the Music — Paley Center for Media — $25 — A one-night PaleyLive event celebrating the Latin pop group SANTOS BRAVOS, blending live performance, candid conversation, and exclusive behind-the-scenes … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/santos-bravos-dual-behind-the-music-54667/
- 18:30 POSTPONED: Understanding NYC Government and How to Make a Difference — Old Stone House — POSTPONED: Understanding NYC Government and How to Make a Difference is a civic education session, rescheduled to take place online via Zoom. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/postponed-understanding-nyc-government-and-how-to-make-a-dif-76990/
- 19:00 Hunter MFA Reading — KGB Bar — An evening reading at KGB Bar featuring MFA students from Hunter. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/hunter-mfa-reading-53381/
- 19:00 StorySocial — KGB Bar — $99 — StorySocial is an intimate evening gathering limited to 30 guests, built around a conversation with a guest storyteller. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/storysocial-53382/
- 19:00 Great Literature Discussions: The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald (Online) — New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall — An online book discussion of The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald, part of a twice-monthly series exploring great works together. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/great-literature-discussions-the-blue-flower-by-penelope-fit-54357/
- 19:00 The New York Philosophy Club — New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall — The New York Philosophy Club is an evening of philosophical discussion open to everyone, with no previous experience required. — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-new-york-philosophy-club-54358/
- 19:00 Spirituality Conversation: A Spirituality of Imperfection — Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church — Spirituality Conversation: A Spirituality of Imperfection is a conversation on how confusing holiness with perfection makes many struggle to feel worthy of … — https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/spirituality-conversation-a-spirituality-of-imperfection-55545/