CANON

Head to 107 Grand Street to experience Canon’s free “Portals” photo-walk workshop. Using a Canon camera, there you can discover new photographic techniques, learn from on-site experts, and even have the chance to win a camera and travel prizes. This event is occurring until November 18, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. on weekdays, 12:00-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

PRATT LECTURE SERIES

Pratt’s Communications Design “Image as Communication” lecture series will feature Nate Pyper, an alphabet artist engaged in ongoing research practice on the queer-anarcho punk zine movement. See him speak at Memorial Hall from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on November 14.

WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Come to “My Life with Warhol” to hear close peers and friends of the late Andy Warhol reflect on the artist’s life and art. The dialogue will be on November 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m, and tickets are $12 for students.

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hosted by BPL Presents, noted poet, translator, essayist, and classics professor Anne Carson will speak on aesthetics in a two-part lecture series. The talk will take place at 10 Grand Army Plaza on November 17 & 18 at 3:00 p.m..

BROOKLYN CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

For just $10 you can explore over 50 chocolate exhibits, try free samples and purchase treats to take home too! The Brooklyn Chocolate Festival will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn’s Aviator Sports & Events Center on November 18.

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Photo by Samuel Herrera