Listings

Intimate Encounters: Disability and SexualityThis exhibition of photography by Belinda Mason-Lovering provides a forum in which the voices of people with disabilities can be heard; and expressions of love and affection can be seen. Through Sept. 16 at the Museum of Sex. Above: Belinda Mason-Lovering’s “…and Thomas”

Dance

Two Styles, One PassionRoxane D’Orleans Juste, of the Limon Dance Co., and Pilar Rioja star in a shared program that highlights the legacy of José Limon and the mastery of Rioja, 2 masters born in Mexico. Aug. 25 at 8pm and Aug. 26 at 7pm. Tickets $30-$50. Discounts available. Repertorio Espanol’s Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 E. 27th St (btw. Lex & 3rd Ave). 212/225-9920, www.repertorio.org.

Events

Adidas Urban RunRunners of all levels are invited to participate in twice-weekly group runs on the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway. Simply show up ready to run (4 to 8 miles). Tues. at 7pm, Sundays at 10am. Free. Runners meet at the Adidas Urban Run office, next door to Ruthy’s Café on Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, 22nd St. and the Hudson River. For more information, contact Jillian Mastroianni at 212-336-6879 or mastrj@chelseapiers.com.General SkatingSky Rink is offering general skating on Sundays through Aug. 26, 1–3:50 pm. Free (does not include cost of skate rental). Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd St. & the Hudson River, 212-336-6100.

The City Quilteroffers more than 35 classes each semester for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Topics include hand and machine quilting and piecing, sewing, surface design and embellishment, silk ribbon embroidery, and more. Ongoing. The City Quilter, 133 W. 25th St (btw 6th & 7th Aves). 212-807-0390, www.cityquilter.com.

Culinary ArtsThe New School offers courses in cooking and baking, wine appreciation, and career training. More than 100 classes are offered by professionals representing a wide range of culinary experience and cuisines. Classes are offered 7 days a week during morning, afternoon, and evening hours. Cooking and baking classes meet at The Inn on 23rd, 131 W 23rd St. (btw 6th & 7th Aves). 212.255.4141, email: NSCulArts@aol.com. To request a free catalog, call 800.319.4321.

Friday Night Dinner at The Natural Gourmethas become a culinary magnet for savvy New Yorkers and visitors alike. Savor a delicious and unique experience when Chef Instructors and students of the Training Program pour their expertise into a 4-course vegetarian dinner that is both innovative and beautifully presented. Every Fri. at 6:30pm. Prix Fixe: $34 (includes tax). BYOB. Natural Gourmet Institute, 48 W. 21st St. (btw 5th & 6th Aves), 2nd fl. Reservations req: 212-645-5170 (ext. 0). www.naturalgourmetschool.com.

Gotham Writers’ Workshopteaches a variety of journalism and creative writing classes, from 1-day events to 2-month sessions, both in-person and online. Gotham Writers’ Workshop, 555 8th Ave (btw 37th & 38th Sts). 212-974-8377, www.writingclasses.com.

School of Visual Arts Open HousesSpend an evening with the Continuing Education faculty and learn about course offerings from beginning through advanced. Subjects include Computer Art, Interior Design, Advertising, Graphic Design, Photography, Fine Arts, Film and Animation, Illustration and Cartooning. Aug. 28 thru Sept. 6. All Open Houses are from 6:30 – 8:30pm and are free and open to the public. For specific locations, call 212-595-2010 or visit www.sva.edu.

US Open in Madison Square ParkThe Park will be transformed into an interactive tennis experience complete with jumbo screen, stadium seating and much more. The event also includes a full-size tennis court with free instruction by tennis pros. Hosted by American Express. Aug. 31 thru Sept. 9. www.madisonsquarepark.org.

Exhibitions

And I Still See Their Faces: The Vanished World of Polish JewsAn exhibition of 450 photographs that capture the everyday lives of Polish Jews between the late 1800s and the invasion of Poland in 1939. Organized by Warsaw’s Shalom Foundation. Through Sept. 2.Bigger than Life: The Boundless Genius of Yiddish TheaterThe nearly 30 Yiddish theaters that peppered NY in the 1920s are remembered in this showing of posters and playbills. Through Sept. 27.Exploring the North Atlantic: Traders, Scholars and VikingsThis expansive and global exhibition includes a model Viking ship and a replica of the Irish town of Limerick. Through Dec. 31.Remembering Old BukharaThe photographs of Joan Roth depict the 2,000-year-old Jewish community. Through Oct. 14. $8 general, $6 seniors and students, children under 5 free. Center for Jewish History/Yeshiva University Museum, 15 W. 16th St (btw 5th & 6th Aves). 212-294-8301, www.cjh.org.

Axelle Summer Preview ShowAxelle Fine Arts opens its doors in Chelsea with a welcoming preview of nine of our exclusive artists. After 12 years in Soho, this first presentation in their expanded new space ranges from the detailed, meticulous tableaus of Michel Delacroix to large, painterly canvases of Brian Stephens and Laurent Dauptain. Ongoing. Axelle Fine Arts, 547 W. 20th St. 212-226-2262, www.axelle.com

Louise Bourgeois and Lynda Benglis, “Circa 70”Sculptures based on women’s bodies and taboo images. Through Aug. 31. Cheim & Read, 547 W. 25th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-242-7727, www.cheimread.com.

Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibitionrepresents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from. Out of respect for this, and as part of an ongoing commitment to social awareness, the entirety of the gallery’s proceeds from the sale of artworks will be donated to UNICEF. Through Aug. 31. Agora Gallery, 530 W. 25th St. 212-226-4151, www.agora-gallery.com.

Peter Coffin, “Tree Pants”Photos of Coffin’s satirical installation produced in conjunction with Levi Strauss involving jeans-wearing trees in a Swedish park. Through Sept. 7. The Horticultural Society of NY, 148 W. 37th St (btw 6th & 7th Aves). 13th Fl. 212-757-0915, www.hsny.org.

Comercial Puerto Ricois a summer group exhibition of artists from Galería Comercial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Through Aug. Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, 526 W 26th St., No. 213, 212-243-3335, www.nicoleklagsbrun.com.

Degrees of Separationis a salon-style group show of approximately 80 portraits by over 50 photographers. Through Sep. 8. Peer Gallery, West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 W 26th St. Ste. 208, 212.741.6599, www.peergallery.com.

Easy Rider: Road Trips through AmericaThis group show explores the common themes of social commentary, cultural geography, and photographic biography produced by time on the road. Taken between 1935 and 2005, the photographs were taken by William Eggleston, Mitch Epstein, Dorothea Lange, and others. Included is a 1964 photo by Allen Ginsberg that inspired Kerouac’s “On the Road.” Through Sept. 8. Yancey Richardson Gallery, 535 W. 22nd St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 646-230-9610, www.yanceyrichardson.com.

F#@% for PeaceFrontmen of the ’60s folk band the Fugs—Tull Kupferberg and Ed Sanders—are featured in a showcase of records, magazines, and publications. Through Sept. 8. Printed Matter, 195 10th Ave (at 22nd St). 212-925-0325, www.printedmatter.org.

Greener Pastures, Permanent MidnightA group show featuring Dike Blair, Franklin Evans, Joy Garnett, Katie Holten, and others, whose works were inspired by everything from natural phenomena to popular culture. Through Sept. 1. Moti Hasson Gallery, 535 W. 25th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-268-4444, www.motihasson.com.

Images and Artifacts from the RecoveryThis ongoing exhibit features photographs by Gary Marlon Suson, the official Ground Zero photographer, and proceeds support 9-11 charities. Sat. at11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm. Sun. at 12pm and 1:45pm, Mon. at 11:30am. $16 general, $12 seniors and children, $11 military. Ground Zero Museum Workshop, 420 W 14th St (btw 9th Ave & Washington St), 2nd Fl. 212-802-7197, www.groundzeromuseumworkshop.com.

Action: Sex and the Moving ImageThe impact of sexuality on mainstream cinema (including film, TV and the Internet) is explored in this exhibit with explicit and subversive movie clips. Through Oct. 15.Intimate Encounters: Disability and Sexualityis a collection of works by photographer Belinda Mason-Lovering that debunks the myth that a person with a disability has no sexual identity or desire. The exhibition provides a forum in which the voices of people with disabilities can be heard; and expressions of love and affection can be seen. Through Sept. 16.Kink: Geography of the Erotic Imaginationtakes museum patrons on an eye-opening tour through the geography of sexual fantasy with guide Katharine Gates, the author of “Deviant Desires: Incredibly Strange Sex.” Ongoing. $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors/students. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Museum of Sex, 253 5th Ave (at 27th St). 212-689-6337, www.mosex.com.

IntroductionsEmerging artists Dawin L. Petros and Bryan Jackson have works on display after having been chosen by established artists David Cabrera and Bruce Yonemoto. Through Sept. 8. Alexander Gray Associates, 526 W. 26th St. Ste. 1019 (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-399-2636.

Paul Ramirez Jonas, “Long Time”This work of public art is an unpredictable timepiece powered by the tides and currents of the Hudson River and the wind. The wheel’s odometer began its counting on April 12, 2007. The wheel will rotate indefinitely until it breaks down, or the River changes course, or the seas rise, or other unpredictable circumstances stop it. Installed at the end of Pier 66 (at 26th St).

John, “Scapes”Abstract paintings of outer space.Steve Keister, “Tollan”These Sytrofoam, cardboard, and plastic sculptures were inspired by ancient, pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.packedsockdrawerThis group exhibition features 2 works by each of 4 artists - drawing, painting, photography, sculpture - installed on as differently as possible. Artists include Gary Batty, Steve McCall, Tamara Zahaykevich, and David Moreno. All 3 shows through Sept. 20. Feature Inc., 530 W. 25th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-675-7772, www.featureinc.com.

LuxuryClothing, jewelry, fur, and textiles from FIT’s permanent collection include couture fashion designed by Chanel, Poiret, and Dior. Through Nov. 10. Free. The Museum at FIT, 7th Ave at 27th St. 212-217-5800, www.fitnyc.edu/museum.

The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai LamaContemporary artists from around the globe — such as Marina Abramovic, Christo & Jeanne-Claude and Bill Viola — offer a wide range of works inspired by the Dalai Lama. Through Sep. 3.Wutaishan: Pilgrimage to Five Peak MountainThe sacred mountain Wutaishan (Mount Wutai) is believed to be the earthly abode of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjushri. The exhibit features objects from Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, and China, including paintings, sculptures, masks, book covers and a woodblock print of temples and miraculous visions. Through Oct. 16. Museum admission is $10 adults/$7 seniors, students and artists. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St. (7th Ave). 212-620-5000, www.rmanyc.org.

Microwave, fiveThis annual exhibition of works on paper by 20 international artists who observe various processes of fragmentation. The show also conveys a dialogue of generations between younger artists such as Xawery Wolski, Jesse Alpern, Adam Fowler, Laura Paulini, Ken Solomon, and Cameron Martin, and the likes of Yayoi Kusama, Richard Tuttle, Fred Sandback, Jacob El Hanani, Ray Johnson, and Tom Friedman. Through Sept 15. Josée Bienvenu Gallery, 529 W. 20th St. 212 206 7990, www.joseebienvenugallery.com.

Nightshift II: Hidden HandsA group show of emerging artists, featuring works by artists’ assistants, gallery assistants, art handlers, and others who are the spine of the Chelsea Gallery scene. Mediums include painting, sculpture, installation, video, and performance pieces. Curated by David Howe and organized by John LaRocca. Through Aug. 25. White Box, 525 W. 26th St. 212-714-2347, www.whiteboxny.org.

Outsidedeals with landscapes and cityscapes, featuring James Barsness, Roy De Forest, Joyce Treimank, and others. Through Sept 15. Reception on Sept. 6 from 6 – 8pm. George Adams Gallery, 525 W. 26th St. 212-564-8480, www.georgeadamsgallery.com.

Roxy Paine, “Three Works”Mad. Sq. Art, the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s free outdoor exhibition program, presents three stainless steel sculptures, “Conjoined,” “Defunct” and “Erratic,” all by the conceptual artist. Through Dec. 31. Free. Madison Square Park, 5th Ave. & 23rd St. For more info, call 212-538-4689 or visit www.madisonsquarepark.org.

Patrickmcmullan.com (Who Am I?)NY’s famous nightlife photographer displays shots that capture artists, socialites, and late-night revelers. Through Sept. 15. GBE@passerby, 436 W. 15th St (btw 9th & 10th Aves). 212-352-3555, www.gavinbrown.biz.

Joseph Petrovics, “Retrospective Exhibition”A survey of more than 30 works, both figurative and abstract, from 1985 to the present. Petrovics is most recently known for his work sculpting the Firefighters’ Memorial Wall at Ground Zero, and he uses a variety of materials including wood, plaster and metal. Through Aug. 25. CUE Art Foundation, 511 W. 25th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-206-3583, www.cueartfoundation.org.

John Rosis, “Variable Dimensions”In his first exhibition of prints, Rosis has created a series of unique works on archival paper. All of the works in the show are monoprints, created by combining various dimensions of printmaking techniques including woodblock, embossment, intaglio, and calligraphy. Through Sept. 15. Reception on Sept. 6 from 6 – 8pm. Paul Sharpe Gallery, 547 W. 27th St, 5th Fl. www.paulsharpegallery.com.

Stubborn Materialsfeatures a number of local artists who use unusual materials to form works that have contradictory meanings. Curated by Simon Subal. Through Sept. 8. Peter Blum Chelsea, 526 W. 29th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-244-6055.

Sultana’s DreamThis exhibition of well-known artists, such as Chitra Ganesh and Shahzia Sikander, along with emerging artists of Indian, Pakistani, and Iranian descent celebrates the potential of women’s collective action. Curated by Jaishri Abichandani, founder of South Asian Women’s Creative Collective. Through Sept. 1. Exit Art, 475 10th Ave (at 36th St). 212-966-7745, www.exitart.org.

Taking ShapeA group show featuring colorful geometric shapes in works by Daniel Carello, Harriet Korman, Peter Soriano, and others. Through Sept. 15. Lennon, Weinberg, 514 W. 25th St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-941-0012, www.lennonweinberg.com.

Three for SocietyThis exhibition was inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s writings about Walden Pond and features artwork by Anne Chu, Collier Schorr, and Agathe Snow that ponders how indoor and outdoor spaces influence human life and expression. Through Aug. 27. 303 Gallery, 535 W. 22nd St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-255-1121, www.303gallery.com.

(un)Contained VesselsWorks depict containers as integrated elements that add value, rather than merely hold, the objects within. Through Sept. 15. Free. Center for Book Arts, 28 W. 27th St (btw Broadway & 6th Ave). 3rd Fl. 212-481-0295, www.centerforbookarts.org.

Allen and Ellen Wexler, “Two Too Long Tables”This public art project is made of stainless steel and Ipe wood. The work was fabricated by Polich Art Works and consists of 2 elements. One has 13 chairs extended up to become columns that support a 16 square foot plane 7 feet off the ground. The 2nd has identically placed chairs that support a 16 square foot plane 30 inches off the ground. Along the Hudson River at 29th St.

Susanne M. Winterling, “I’ll Be Your Mirror, But I Will Dissolve”A debut show by film and video artist Winterling depicts vivid portraits of imagined characters. Through Sept. 7. Daniel Reich Gallery, 537A W. 23rd St (btw 10th & 11th Aves). 212-924-4949, www.danielreichgallery.com.

X&YAn exhibition of sculpture and paintings that use the grid as the primary structural element, featuring work by recent MFA grad Yoon Jee Nam and current student Tina ManWarren Roche-Kelly. Through Sept. 6 (closed Labor Day wkend). Westside Gallery, 133/141 W. 21st St.

Music

Annie RossThe jazz legend continues her run of Tues. at the Metropolitan Room at Gotham, 7 p.m. 34 W 22nd St. 212-206-0440, www.metropolitanroom.com.

Squirrel Nut ZippersOriginal and founding members Katherine Whalen, Jimbo Mathus, Chris Phillips, Je Widenhouse and Stuart Cole reunite for the 1st time since 2000 to perform their perpetually evolving, hybrid-stew of Southern roots traditions. Aug. 24 at 9pm. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St (btw 9th & 10th Aves). 212-414-5994, www.highlineballroom.com.(212) 414-5994

Summer Music in ChelseaEvery Sun. at 4 p.m. St. Peter’s Church, 346 W 20th St. (btw 8th & 9th Aves), 212-929-2390. Questions, email mic@bitsworld.com.

Whirled MusicThis series presents artists performing Jazz, Blues, New Soul, Bluegrass and more. Takes place nightly. No cover. Greenwich Village Bistro, 3 Carmine St., 212-206-9777.

Talks & Readings

French Conversation Groupmeets every other Sun. All levels welcome. Aug. 26 at 4pm. Barnes and Noble bookstore, 675 6th Ave (at 22nd St). www.bn.com, 212-727-1227.

Theater

Candis Cayne1930s style dinner show with dance, song, voice and comedy. Mon. at 9 & 9:30pm. $30 prix fixe menu or free standing room at the bar. Aspen, 30 W. 22nd St., 212-645-5040.

Fringe FestivalNow in its 11th year, FringeNYC is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, having presented over 1,700 performing arts companies from around the world. Dozens of plays and shows run thru Aug 26 at venues across the city. For info, visit www.fringenyc.org.

Gold Rush BurlesqueTheatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor accompanied by optional dinner and drinks. Tues. at 10pm. Lotus, 409 W. 14th St (at 9th Ave). 212-243-4420, www.starshineburlesque.com.

The Grown-Up’s PlaygroundImprov comedy with host Joy Newman features a rotating cast that includes Kathryn Dunn, Angela Modena, Tino Estaban and others. Every Sat. at 6pm. $10 cover plus 2 drink min. New York Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Aves.) 212-714-8275, www.MySpace.com/Grownups_Playground.

Rites of PrivacyActor and author David Rhodes quickly shifts gears—and costumes—to portray an array of characters aching to reveal their darkest secrets in this world-premiere Off-Broadway play from Moving Parts Theater. Previews begin Aug. 16. Opens Aug. 30 and runs through Sept. 23. Tickets $35. Urban Stages (259 W. 30th St.) 212-868-4444 or SmartTix.com, www.movingpartstheater.com.

Tours

Contemporary Art Gallery ToursNY Gallery Tours presents walking tours through the world’s center for contemporary art. Check top exhibits on the Best Exhibits tour or exhibits with a queer sensibility on the Gay and Lesbian tour. Sat. at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets $20. Check website for specific dates. Meet at 526 W. 26th St. 212-946-1548. www.nygallerytours.com.

The Historic Flatiron District90-minute walking tours through this vibrant neighborhood, featuring some of the City’s most notable buildings, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the Flatiron building. Sponsored by Flatiron/23rd St Partnership Business Improvement District. Every Sun. 11 am – 12:30 pm. Free. Meet in front of the William Seward statue on the southwest corner of Madison Square Park, at 23rd St. & Broadway.

Chelsea Now ListingsListings are free and accepted until two weeks before the event is to be published. In order to be considered for inclusion, please mail complete information to Sarah Norris at 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-1548 or email listings@chelseanow.com. Use Listings as the subject line. Questions, call 646-452-2472.