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Sip & Stir: Essential Seasonal Mixology (For two People)

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 221 E 44th St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner mixologist at CocuSocial Cooking Classes with Sip & Stir: Essential Seasonal Mixology. Learn the art of crafting four delightful and trendy cocktails under the guidance of a seasoned mixologist. Impress your guests with your newfound cocktail expertise after this exciting two-hour mixology experience.

(1753) Beginner 21 and older
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$140
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Improv Comedy 101 Times Square NYC

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Our #1 Rule is HAVE FUN but never at another's expense. We focus on creating a safe space wear all can leap out of their shells and develop valuable life skills. Every session includes a series of warm-up, technique building and performance games. Every class students will walk away with at least one game they could use in a performance while developing public speaking, self confidence We use the same workshop to teach corporate groups team building,...

(73) All levels 16 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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Trial Essentials Class 101

Acting School for Film and Television @ 150 West 46th St, New York, NY

If you are simply interested in getting a small dose of what happens in film acting, and wish to try a single class before committing to a course of study, we offer a trial class of our Essentials of Film Acting Course. Almost every entering student should start with this class, even those with substantial theatrical backgrounds. The classes teach acting for camera - film and television - all classes are on camera and you review your work at the...

(62) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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Listening with Your Whole Body

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

In this Master Class, you will learn how to: Bring awareness of your actor’s body on stage. Stay within the realm of truth of the world you build. Viscerally know when you are in the flow of listening. Emotionally respond to your scene partner using physical choices.  Be comfortable being in a constant state of discovery. Go deep into self-awareness and find meaning beyond just the words. Understand that the actor is a vessel for improv...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Shop & Cook: Tompkins Square Farmer’s Market

Abigail's Kitchen @ Meet in front of Niagara Bar
, New York, NY

Join us as we walk through one of the off-the-beaten-path NYC greenmarkets located in the heart of the East Village. We’ll identify the various local vegetables and fruits, see what tickles our fancy, then return to the restaurant and learn how to cook it all!  The seasonal menu—to be determined on the day—is largely vegetarian; we serve fish along with our vegetable picks. All cooking classes are complimented with local beer and wine....

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$150
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DIY Date Night: Glass Etching

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a fun evening of crafting up a set of custom-etched glasses! First you’ll plan your design using letters, shapes or simple graphic lines. Then, using a special etching cream, you’ll permanently transfer that design onto the glass, where it will create a frosted look. This set will makes the perfect custom gift for friends or family… or just keep it for yourself. :) Come craft solo, or book for you and your BFF together...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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6-Week Improv for Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Have the time and don’t want to join a class of actors? We’ve got the class for you! We take our three-week program and raise the bar in this intensive six week program. We got the request for a longer class, and we listened! How is this different than our three week class? We’re diving deeper into taking initiative, connecting with each other and the audience and enhancing active listening skills. We’ll check in three times on goals: in...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Improv(e) Yourself: Improv for Professionals

The Engaging Educator @ 58 E. 11th St, New York, NY

Improvisation isn’t just for actors and comedians – it’s for everyone. Even MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes as part of their required courses. Why? Improv education focuses on key skills in communication – public speaking, listening, presence, connection and focus. We communicate every day – and there is a difference between doing it habitually and doing it well and with intention. Heard of the ‘Yes, And’ idea elevation...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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How to Find Delicious Food Around The World

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Some people travel for culture, some for adventure, others for great shopping or just chilling on the beach. And then there are those who go for the food. Learn what it takes to really taste a country’s cuisine from Rob Rosenthal, an expert in culinary tourism who has eaten at over 3,000 restaurants on six continents. He is a classically trained cookbook author who writes and reports on culinary tourism for Food & Wine, Huffington Post,...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Late Night Writer's Room

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy @ 50 W 17th St, New York, NY

If you've ever wanted to be a writer for TV, or work on topical material including sketch, desk pieces, and monologue jokes this is a great introductory class with Emmy Award winner John Reynolds, who has taught the NBC course on late night writing. Collaborating with other writers is key to a career- each week you will be given in class assignments and you'll learn to write with others recreating a Writer's Room under John's guidance. There...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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$395

4 sessions

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Halloween Cupcake Party (Ages 6+)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join our family cooking class for a deliciously spooky adventure. Participants will create scrumptious cupcakes with a twist. With fresh ingredients, fun decorations, and a friendly culinary crew, this is a recipe for unforgettable memories.

(2200) All levels 6 - 17 years old
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$170
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VitaminR’s VisionWork:Improv for Difficult Conversation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name Vitamin R’s VisionWorking Series: Improv for Difficult Conversations in Sales, Negotiations & Relationships Have you ever found yourself avoiding a “difficult” conversation with a coworker, employee or business partner about what it is you need whether it’s asking for a performance review, a raise or a promotion to move onto the next level? Or while on a sales call with one of your ideal clients, the conversation is...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Improv for Teens Online

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused on creating.  Brought to you by New York Improv Theater and The Original Improv 4 Kids,...

(73) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$75

4 sessions

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Clinical Improvisation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Creative improvisation enables one to harness the emotional, aesthetic, organizing, and communicative powers of music. During this workshop, practical musical resources will be introduced through experiential music-making activities with a focus on interaction and instrumental, vocal, physical, verbal, and emotional goal-directed improvisation. Dr. Turry will demonstrate how to improvise compositionally, creating melodic phrases, rhythmic patterns,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Around the World Camp (Ages 9-13)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Calling all chefs from across the globe! We’ve got your passport ready. Let’s take your palate on a world tour and enjoy flavorful favorites from each country we visit including Lasagna Cupcakes and Chocolate Biscotti from Italy, Coconut Mango Cake from Thailand, Fortune Cookies from China, Butternut Squash Empanada from Mexico and many more. Pack up your adventure bags and let’s get cooking! All recipes are vegetarian.

(2200) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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$110
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The Harold - Improvise as an Ensemble

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

EIGHT week class includes, through teaching the long-form improv game called the Harold, work on individual and ensemble performing skills. This class is for students who are familiar with the basics of improv and have taken classes and workshops in the past, but are now ready for the next level. This class will focus on teaching the long form improv form called the Harold, and equip you with the improv skills and vocabulary to perform on any stage....

(73) All levels 16 and older
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$200

7 sessions

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Sip & Stir: Essential Seasonal Mixology

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 221 E 44th St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner mixologist at CocuSocial Cooking Classes with Sip & Stir: Essential Seasonal Mixology. Learn the art of crafting four delightful and trendy cocktails under the guidance of a seasoned mixologist. Impress your guests with your newfound cocktail expertise after this exciting two-hour mixology experience.

(1753) Beginner 21 and older
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ANDUniversity Improv: Essentials of Improvisation

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

You have an innate ability to improvise. Throughout your life as a human being you’ve been honing your instincts to make sense of your surroundings and connect with other people. In this class you’ll have the opportunity to tap into these natural talents and let them guide your improv scene work.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Advanced Improv Comedy Techniques

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices.

(73) Intermediate 16 and older
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$75

4 sessions

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Designer Tour of the Chelsea Art Galleries

New York School of Interior Design @ 525 W 19th St, New York, NY

During this course, Hamer will take students to galleries in Chelsea relevant to the design experience. We will look at and discuss installation art and also walk the Highline as it relates to art in the public sphere. Galleries of particular interes more.. t include, David Zwirner, Gagosian Gallery, Marianne Boesky, Lisson Gallery and several others.  We will also visit Lehmann Maupin gallery whose new flagship opened in September 2017, designed...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$185
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