{"title": "Dustin Hoffman Looks Back", "start": "2026-11-11T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanuel", "address": "Benedict Avenue 2000, 10462", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/memoir", "film"], "description": "An evening conversation with actor Dustin Hoffman, marking the launch of his memoir 'Look at Me'. Hoffman will be in conversation with Ariel Levy, his collaborator on the book, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of 'The Rules Do Not Apply'. 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In dialogue with Rabbi Koffman, she will share insights on the importance of Judaism in her life and how to seek, question, and make the tradition one's own. The talk opens a programming series for parents to deepen their connections to Jewish life and learning through relationships with PAS rabbis. 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Mother Creatrix Collective artists open with short presentations on their work in the show, including entering or reentering the art world after becoming caregivers. Hettie Judah then leads an open, hour-long conversation with questions about the art world, her work, and navigating a creative life. She will sell and sign copies of her new book, 'How to Enter the Art World... 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The collection spans human history and geography, from the first woman on Earth among the Neanderthals to the last man alive, telling funny, daring and outrageous stories that confront our future. Adam Peterson is a writer and filmmaker in Los Angeles, author of several prose poetry collections, while James Folta is a staff writer for Lit Hub and managing editor of the humor site Points In Case. 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In partnership with McNally Jackson Books, poet, writer and performer Patti Smith joins Swiss writer Nelio Biedermann to discuss Smith's latest memoir, Bread of Angels, and Biedermann's acclaimed English-language debut, Lázár. A rare signing event with both authors follows the conversation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/booktalk-patti-smith-nelio-biedermann-51822/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/79390ec1a4120e65e24bbcac94b89b79c2edab4a9b80f55ef0de289b92c788ea-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Lessons in Leadership: An Evening with Distinguished Emanu-El Members", "start": "2026-11-12T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "$36 for guests; complimentary for temple members", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/business"], "description": "Temple Emanu-El hosts a panel evening where accomplished temple members share lessons from their careers. The fall lineup features moderator David Hennes of Ropes and Gray, Emily Essner of Saks, Diana Pessin of BritBox, and Michael Streicker of Sentinel Real Estate. Guests can mingle with the speakers over wine and cheese, with a dessert reception to follow. Attendance is complimentary for temple members, guests pay $36, and advance registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/lessons-in-leadership-an-evening-with-distinguished-emanu-el-114012/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/an-evening-with-distinguished-emanu-el-members/?occurrence=2026-11-12&", "image": "https://noky.io/images/56fab65d26e1396536b9cf85073236ae61a49f837889116e05b7a23aaeb7321f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Nathan A. Gray launches The Human Remains, in conversation with Benjamin Schwartz", "start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Lofty Pigeon Books", "address": "Church Avenue 743, 11218 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "Nathan A. Gray launches his book The Human Remains at the bookstore Lofty Pigeon Books. He will appear in conversation with Benjamin Schwartz.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nathan-a-gray-launches-the-human-remains-in-conversation-wit-106755/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0ebdeee763685b06a0098bb3ff4887632598836bc86a591f1e6dc161666ba8ff-2000.webp"}, {"title": "CRS Book Club: \"In the Image\" by Dara Horn", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/book-club"], "description": "A book club meeting discussing the novel In the Image by Dara Horn. The club, run by Congregation Rodeph Sholom, meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish authors or on Jewish themes. The novel follows a family across generations and continents, exploring love, faith, history, memory, and identity through wit and Jewish tradition. Readers are welcome to read the book beforehand and join the discussion.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/crs-book-club-in-the-image-by-dara-horn-81162/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/crs-book-club-in-the-image-by-dara-horn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f87066bc6ee59d7be19d45fe73aaa2aa584d9a8468630feb292b60fdb409b00-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Rachel Cusk: Life of M", "start": "2026-11-17T19:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Pioneer Works", "address": "159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "An author talk at Pioneer Works marking the only U.S. event for Rachel Cusk's novel Life of M. The evening features a conversation between Cusk, author of the Outline trilogy and Parade, and Meghan O'Rourke, editor of The Yale Review, which co-presents the talk. Life of M follows a writer who studies the life of M, a movie star whose fame has melted away the rules of reality, hoping to capture truths about the experience of living. Signed copies of the novel are available in ticket bundles, and books will be sold at the event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/rachel-cusk-life-of-m-71722/", "official_url": "https://pioneerworks.org/programs/rachel-cusk-life-of-m", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a2e4afcbba6e83430e00bf0528043b2751d9ef6585307685d824a4d31a513a2e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Short Film Screening: Elijah (2024) & Community Discussion", "start": "2026-11-14T15:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T16:30:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Public Library", "address": "Cadman Plaza West 286, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "film", "tags": ["film/short-film", "society/identity"], "description": "A free afternoon screening of the short film Elijah (2024), followed by a community discussion. The talk explores identity, family, and acceptance with special guest Jillian Celentano, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and author. The event is presented by Image Maker Films Inc at the Brooklyn Heights Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/short-film-screening-elijah-2024-community-discussion-66207/", "official_url": "https://brooklyn.org/event/short-film-screening-elijah-2024-community-discussion/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f7776f111db5537d9a1718d0469c35577b6ea8c5cc0a51801cffabf73d8d0bae-2000.webp"}]}