The Japanese dish known as Jingisukan, or Genghis Khan, takes its name from the legend that Mongol warriors cooked lamb over their helmets. At Dr.…
Getting Tested For Coronavirus Might Be Easier Than You Think
Call New York’s COVID-19 hotline, suggested by the state Department of Health’s website as the way to get tested, and you might be told that…
How One Photographer Stuck at Home Keeps Herself From Snapping
During quarantine, Faten Gaddes doesn’t just use cleaning products to disinfect her home—she poses next to them. In her upcoming series “Postcards from Home,” the…
Stripped-Down Sets, a Zoom Opera, and More Virtual Performance Picks
WEDNESDAY Kings of the WorldWednesday, April 22 on Twitch, 9 pm: FREE ($10 suggested donation) Big cities and nightlife go hand-in-hand, but when it comes…
During Pandemic, Buddhist Meditation Teaches More New Yorkers to Be ‘Adamantly Joyful’
Lately, John Baker, a Buddhist meditation teacher based in Manhattan, has seen more participants show up to the virtual meditation class that he and his…
There’s Still a Bookstore Open in NYC, But It Isn’t Business as Usual
There isn’t much reason to be wandering down previously bustling St. Marks Place right now, unless you’re a used book enthusiast. Despite the ongoing coronavirus…
Disney On Broadway? Support Your Local Indie Venues, Too
It seemed, for a moment, that this week’s Disney on Broadway concert would not go on. A compensation dispute threatened the fundraiser for struggling entertainment…
A Strokes Sibling Says Meet Me in the Virtual Gallery
If you’re looking for something resembling your usual Thursday night gallery hop in these unusual times, sit back with your own box wine tonight as The…
Virtual Performance Picks: Theater from the Archives and Actual Bedroom Pop
THURSDAY Sleeping Car PortersThursday, April 16 at The Brick on YouTube, 8 pm: FREE (donation suggested) The thing typically said about live theater is that…
Yoga Means Union: Yoga Teachers Form a Historic Alliance Amidst Covid-19
[Update: Shortly after the publication of this article, YogaWorks announced to its teachers the permanent closure of all NY studios beginning April 19. In an…