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It is part of the nationwide initiative Women+ On the Edge of Democracy and was organized by Lecturer in Theater Vivia Font. A mix of professional and non-professional actors, directors and producers will share readings of 10-minute plays by playwrights such as Heidi Schreck and Lauren Gunderson, among others. The event is free, and RSVP is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/women-on-the-edge-of-democracy-55676/", "official_url": "https://www.salembrooklyn.com/event-details/women-on-the-edge-of-democracy", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bfcedfe64ddccf2de97432ac427e2decde57d1e6001c706f85f4353508f49067-2000.webp"}, {"title": "From Yesterday to Tomorrow: Buttermilk Biscuits Meet Brioche", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Abrons Arts Center", "address": "Grand Street 466, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["food-drink/baking", "history/local-history"], "description": "A live talk event called From Yesterday to Tomorrow: Buttermilk Biscuits Meet Brioche, presented at Abrons Arts Center as part of its Rentals program. It features Neil Kleinberg, chef and co-founder of Clinton St. Baking Co., and DeDe Lahman, owner and co-founder of Clinton St. Baking Co., in conversation with Eric Ferrara, founder of the Lower East Side History Project. RSVPs are honored first come, first served; registration is not required but is encouraged.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/from-yesterday-to-tomorrow-buttermilk-biscuits-meet-brioche-50882/", "official_url": "https://www.abronsartscenter.org/programs/yesterday-biscuits-brioche", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7be45e44b2e586e3aa9befecc891b816b2e41b4eb289dc3cc7a80c7ce95315a0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "BHS Book Club: \"The Changeling\"", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "The Castle", "address": "Dwight Street 177, Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/horror", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "The BHS Book Club meets to discuss \"The Changeling\" by Victor LaValle. Chosen with Halloween in mind, it is a dark fantasy horror novel blending mystery, folklore, and suspense, written by a Queens-born author whose novel takes place in many New York City neighborhoods. The club reads historical fiction and biographies, with meetings facilitated by Bayside Historical Society staff or members. Attendees can expect a lively discussion of the book, sharing of thoughts and theories, and plenty of good conversation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bhs-book-club-the-changeling-75660/", "official_url": "https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/bhs-book-club-the-changeling", "image": "https://noky.io/images/73217286c5d26d393be9ea3513f2b9bdebffb346ef73b30b37c28603b2d0ea39-2000.webp"}]}