Screening of the film 'Russia is us' and the pizza festival: how to spend a weekend in New York (November 12-14)

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What: LuminoCity Light Festival

When: Friday-Sunday, November 12-14

Where: Whitney Pond Park 7 Community Drive East Manhasset, NY 11030

More: Let's bring some life and light to the dark winter nights. Tall glowing sculptures will take you to an amazing new world - festive and carefree. Several themed zones await visitors. Come with friends, family and loved ones. And don't forget to bring your camera with you to take pictures of this stunning sight.

Cost: From $ 27

What: Seminar on the collapse of the USSR

When: Friday, November 12, from 14:00

Where: Online

More: This seminar explores the ways in which the fall of the Soviet empire from the 1980s to the early 1990s exposed government policies and sparked the rise of ethno-nationalism. The art that emerged in the midst of the collapse formed new forms and centered them around ethnicity, gender and sexuality.

Using the conceptual and performance art of the Soviet imperial “periphery” in the Caucasus and Central Asia, Professor Liya Feldman will discuss the aesthetics of Rustam Khalfin's “Nomads” in 1990s Kazakhstan as an alternative anti-state post-Soviet vision.

Cost: Free options

What: Screening of the film "Russia is us" in New York

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When: Friday, November 12, from 17:00

Where: Cinepolis Chelsea, 260 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

More: Alexandra Dalsbek's film "Russia is us" (2020) will be shown in New York. The picture was included in the official program of the 12th annual documentary film festival in New York Doc NYC.

Within the framework of the festival, the American premiere of this film will take place. It will be possible to watch it in New York 11 and 12 November (On November 12, after the screening, a creative meeting with director Alexandra Dalsbek will take place).

The film from 12 to 28 November will be available for viewing online.

“Russia Is Us” tells the story of a group of young activists from Russia campaigning in support of Alexei Navalny ahead of the 2018 presidential elections. The main storyline is tracking the activities of the two main characters, Milena and Nikolai, who participate in street demonstrations despite the bans from law enforcement agencies. The film clearly demonstrates the degree of support for Navalny, who was later poisoned with a nerve agent and is now in a Russian prison.

Cost: $ 12-19

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When: Saturday, November 13, from 12:00

Where: Bronx Night Market 1 Fordham Plaza Bronx, NY 10458

More: This is an incredible family gathering event. Guests will enjoy master classes in pumpkin carving, face painting, as well as a mini-labyrinth and harvest demonstration. Festival guests will be able to have fun with the perky compositions of musicians, enjoy delicious treats and drinks on the pumpkin theme, purchase unusual goods from local sellers and artisans.

Cost: Free options

What: Pizza festival

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When: Saturday, November 13, from 13:00

Where: Hoboken Pizza Fest Hoboken, NJ 07030

More: This year, the format of visiting many establishments is returning. So get your crew, bring your family, and get ready to take a tour of Hoboken to sample some of the best pizza from the various establishments in town.

Cost: $ 12-30

What: Lighting up holiday lights on a Christmas tree in Central Park

When: Saturday, November 13, from 17:30

Where: Central Park, Manhattan, New York City

More: Come to the opening of the festive season - lighting the lights on the main tree. Guests will be delighted with a variety of Christmas entertainment, including meeting Santa Claus, a variety of performances and more.

During the holiday, guests can enjoy delicious drinks and treats.

Cost: Free options

What: Vintage flea market

When: Sunday, November 14, from 10:00

Where: Grand Bazaar NYC 100 West 77th Street New York, NY 10024

More: This flea market offers visitors an impressive selection of vintage collectibles, antiques, clothing, jewelry, records and more. Guests will, of course, enjoy food and music.

A mandatory requirement is social distancing and face masks.

Cost: Free options

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

But we have collected many interesting events for you online:

• offer to go to one of 11 virtual tours of New York
• if you have long wanted to visit the best museums and theaters, now now, without leaving your home, do it - just go at this link
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• on how to usefully spend weeks at home during quarantine, read in this publication
• here - 50 free courses on a variety of topics
• by going to this link, visit the most famous castles in Europe
• dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here

In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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