Meeting with a Ukrainian chef and macaroni cheese festival: how to spend a weekend in New York (April 9-11)

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What: Brian Clarke Stained Glass Exhibition

When: Friday-Sunday, April 9-11

Where: Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle Broadway side of the Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY 10019

More: A captivating exhibition of over 100 stained glass artworks, compositions and drawings showcases the work of British artist Brian Clarke as one of the most important stained glass artists. He is a technology leader and a brilliant aesthetic innovator. Since the early 1970s, Clark has collaborated with some of the world's most prominent architects, creating stained glass windows and installations for hundreds of projects around the world.

Cost: $ 0-18

What: Seminar on protests in Ukraine

When: Friday, April 9, from 12:00

Where: Online

More: The Granite Revolution (RG) is an often overlooked and relatively poorly understood fundamental protest event in today's independent Ukraine. Using data from over 200 interviews with activists and 16 focus groups with both activists and ordinary citizens who participated in the Ukrainian protests, Associate Professor Olga Onuch will present her study of the history of mass mobilization since perestroika with a detailed overview of the WG.

She will explain how the Revolution on Granite not only became the original Maidan, but also paved the way for future protests, mobilization networks and ideologies, grievances and grievances. Olga explores the meaning of coalitions that were first formed in 1990 and continue to drive the success and results of protests to this day.

Cost: Free options

What: Night market in the Bronx

When: Saturday, April 10, from 12:00

Where: 1 Fordham Plaza 1 Fordham Plaza The Bronx, NY 10458

More: The Bronx Night Market is once again awaiting guests. There will be more than 100 merchants who will offer to try dishes from different cuisines of the world and buy a wide variety of goods.

Delicious food, refreshing drinks and live music - what else is needed for a great evening.

Cost: Free options

What: Macaroni Cheese Festival

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When: Saturday, April 10, from 13:00

Where: The City of Hoboken, NJ 07030

More: Macaroni and cheese is one of the most beloved American dishes. Guests will be offered many variations of this dish, as well as many other treats. The ticket price includes a portion of macaroni and cheese and a bottle of water. The organizers guarantee that all safety measures are followed, so do not forget to bring your mask with you.

Cost: $30

What: Performance of works by Russian composers

When: Saturday, April 10, from 15:00

Where: Online

More: The Harriman Institute will present the first of three concerts by world renowned organist and recording singer Gail Archer. She will perform works by both well-known and little-known Russian composers. Gail Arche, with her musicality and sensitivity, captivates listeners, introduces them to rarely performed works of Slavic composers of the XIX-XXI centuries.

Cost: Free options

What: Silent disco in the park

When: Sunday, April 11, from 14:00

Where: Washington Square Park Washington Square New York, NY 10012

More: Lovers of nightlife are invited to a quiet disco, where guests can choose from several options for dance music that suits them. Visitors will be offered various directions in music, and each of those present will be able to choose what they like. All guests will be socially distanced.

Cost: $ 0-20

What: Meeting with Ukrainian chef

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When: Sunday, April 11, from 15:00

Where: Organizer will inform

More: Join the meeting with the famous Ukrainian chef Evgeniy Klopotenko. Evgeniy is the winner of the Master Chef Ukraine competition and a successful owner of a restaurant in Kiev. He initiated in UNESCO the procedure for recognizing borscht as part of the cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Evgeny's mission is to help the world get acquainted with Ukrainian cuisine, which is famous not only for dumplings, cabbage rolls and beetroot borscht. Klopotenko is actively working on reviving centuries-old Ukrainian recipes, updating them and demonstrating Ukraine's rich heritage through food.

To participate in the meeting, register by link.

Cost: $7

What: Screening of Oscar-nominated short films

When: Sunday, April 11, from 19:00

Where: Queens Drive-In at The New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St Corona, NY 11358

More: On April 11, The New York Hall of Science will be screening Oscar-nominated short animated films of various genres.

Schedule check by link.

Cost: $35

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.

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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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