The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, November 4
Tonight in New York City: Meet the writers and cast members of SNL, learn how to make a stop motion animation video, or check out the latest exhibition at The Frick Collection. By Carly Petrone.
SNL Writer Showcase
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Bryan Tucker, co-head writer of SNL hosts a showcase featuring some of the best comedy writers in the business tonight at Q.E.D. in Queens. Listen as fellow writers from the show including Claire Mulaney, Nick Rutherford, and Chris Kelly as they talk about what it's like to work at the long-running late night show. Cast members Pete Davidson and Sasheer Zamata will also join them tonight. Event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $7.
Food Talk: Jewish Food
Symphony Space
New York, NY
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Join Gabriella Gershenson (Every Day with Rachael Ray) at Symphony Space tonight as she talks with a panel of special guests about their journeys to preserve and advance the art of Jewish food. Saul Zabar (Zabar's), Liz ALpern (Gefileria), Naama Shefi (EatWith), Jane Ziegelman (Curator of Culinary Programs), and Mitchell Davis (James Beard Foundation) will give their opinions about Jewish cuisine and how it has been elevated by chefs in recent years. Tickets are $15 and event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation
Computer Keyboard (file/credit: clipart.com)
Mid-Manhattan Library
New York, NY 10016
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Have you always wondered how stop-motion animation is created? Stop by the Mid-Manhattan Library tonight from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and learn how to make one of your own using iMovie. Find out how to successfully photograph image sequences and importing them to create original animated videos. Register online to secure your spot.
Buzz Poole & Christopher Salyers
Strand Bookstore (credit: Facebook/Strand)
The Strand Bookstore
New York, NY
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Photography buffs can meet Buzz Poole and Christopher Salyers, the duo behind Ghost & Co., tonight at Strand Books. They'll discuss popular models of cameras like the Kodak Brownie, which made its debut in 1900 and the Holga, a fan favorite of fine artists. Buy a copy of Camera Crazy as an event ticket and enter to win the raffle for the chance to win a camera from their own collection. Event begins at 7 p.m.
El Greco at The Frick Collection
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The Frick Collection
New York, NY 10021
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Come check out the latest exhibition at The Frick Collection tonight. Celebrate the life and work of El Greco, the extraordinary Greek artist, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death. For the first time ever, three paintings will be on display including Purification of the Temple and portraits of Vincenzo Anastagi and St. Jerome. Museum is open until 6 p.m. and admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
