Learn The Origins Of Kwanzaa At The Central Public Library!

Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal Archives and Library and the history of New York City.

On October 8th, Riah Lee Kinsey, MLS will offer a compelling exploration of the life and times of Mary Jones, the antebellum tabloid sensation whose 1836 felony case laid the foundation of archival visibility for New York City’s Black transgender community.

Join Hetal Vasavada and Samantha Seneviratne for a night of sweet talk! 

Hetal Vasavada, author of Milk and Cardamom, grew up in New Jersey in a family of Gujarati home cooks who raised her on chai, cardamom-spiced shortbreads, and sweet puddings. In her latest book, Desi Bakes, she blends those traditional Indian flavors, as well as Indian culture, handicrafts, and art, with Western baking techniques. Learn what to bring to a friend’s Diwali celebration, how to use rose syrup to sweeten chai, and how to mimic beautiful Indian textiles with icing on cookies at this sweet conversation between Hetal Vasavada and Samantha Seneviratne.

Ticket includes access to Flavor: The World to Your Brain from 6 to 7pm and baked goods from Desi Bakes.

Copies of Desi Bakes can be pre-purchased in a ticket bundle and during the program from our partner bookseller, Kitchen Arts & Letters.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, through the Brooklyn Made Stores, is thrilled to host an exciting fashion show on October 15th at Industry City, in collaboration with the creators of Brooklyn Fashion Week and Runway the Real Way. Our curators bring decades of experience and passion to the runway. Catherine Schuller, founder of Runway the Real Way, is a trailblazer in fashion diversity, a former Ford plus-size model, and an event producer who has also served as an editor at MODE magazine. She brings her expertise in inclusive fashion, image consulting, and her love of upcycled comic book jewelry to the event. Rick Davy, founder of the BK Style Foundation and creative director of Fashion Week Brooklyn, is a visionary leader who has worked as a stylist, fashion consultant, and photographer. His commitment to education and empowering youth, particularly low-income and BIPOC students, has been a cornerstone of his work. Together, these curators will deliver a dynamic showcase that celebrates innovation, diversity, and sustainability in fashion.

Morriss Park is set to make waves in the Big Apple, bringing his one-of-a-kind sound and high-energy live performance to The Delancey on November 14, 2024, at 10 PM. A Kansas native with a genre-defying style, Morriss has spent over 20 years honing his craft, blending hip hop, R&B, and soul into a sound all his own. Known for his introspective songwriting and electric stage presence, Morriss Park is a rising force in the music scene, and this show promises to be unforgettable.

This isn’t your average night out. The Delancey (168 Delancey St, New York, NY) will be transformed into a sonic playground as Morriss Park & Friends take the stage. Expect a fusion of styles and that signature Morriss Park magic that leaves audiences buzzing. And those “friends”? Let’s just say, they’ll bring enough heat to keep you vibing all night.

Ready to experience something fresh? Grab your tickets now before the FOMO kicks in—because this is one night your future self will definitely thank you for.

No pressure. Just be there.