ART

THE WORLD OUTSIDE An artist of Cuban-Dominican heritage, Quisqueya Henriquez is given her first major survey, at the Bronx Museum, with a selection of sculptures, installations, drawings, photographs, videos, and light/ sound works. The artist’s pieces frequently explore themes such as environment and its role in how cultural clichés are produced. This exhibit collects art works created between 1991 and 2007. Ms. Henriquez aligns herself with an avant-garde group of Cuban artists that rose to prominence in the 1980s. Through Sunday, January 27, Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street, 718-681-6000, $5 general, $3 students and seniors.

CONNECT THE DOTS “Prakriti” is the intriguing title of the latest work by artist Anil Revri. Mr. Revri’s geometric abstractions employ a variety of dotted, curved, and slanted lines that create an illusion of three-dimensional space. Mr. Revri uses an abstract language of serialized stripes, dots, and circles to replicate the meditative aspects of Middle Eastern arts. The Sundaram Tagore Gallery is noted for its commitment to developing artists that engage in the current social dialogue of this increasingly globalized world. Through Saturday, October 13, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 547 W. 27th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-677-4520, free.

THE LOST BOYS For the past 30 years, painter Duncan Hannah has focused in his work on English scenes that explore life in the country during the transition between the two world wars. In his latest exhibit, “Wanderlust,” Mr. Hannah visits the world of England beyond World War II, depicting scenes from the 1960s, including portraits of children at play and movie starlets. Selections from the exhibit include “The Shipwreck Boys in St. Agnes Bay” (2007). Through Saturday, October 6, Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., James Graham & Sons, 1014 Madison Ave. at 78th Street, 212-535-5767, free.

DANCE

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES The Alden Moves Dance Theater presents “Perpetual Motion,” a work created by choreographer Alden LaPaglia. Featured dancers include Sarah Seely, Kathryn Holmes, and Samantha Pell. The repertory troupe is committed to reinventing the public perception of dance by making it a more accessible reflection of contemporary culture. Alden Moves often performs the work of emerging choreographers. Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m., Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. at Washington Street, 443-824-2857, $15.

BRICK TO BRICK Choreographer George Hirsch and his collaborator, Carla Rey, present the world premiere of “Of the Brick City” (“De Urbo Cotile”), a site-specific dance work, which unfolds in six scenes along a pathway through the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition gallery. The new work is set to the music of Estonian composer Arvo Part as well as live, original music by composer John Patrick Hederman. Sunday, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, 499 Van Brunt St., Red Hook, Brooklyn, 718-596-2507, free.

BALLET IN PROGRESS The Works & Process program at the Guggenheim and the Miller Theater at Columbia University have partnered again to present an evening of new ballets. The performance features three works by three choreographers: Alison Chase, a former artistic director of Pilobolus; Amanda Miller, the founder of Pretty Ugly Dance Company, and Luca Veggetti, an Italian dancer and choreographer. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m., Columbia University, Miller Theater, 2960 Broadway at 116th Street, 212-854-7799, $35.

FOOD & DRINK

RED, HOT CHILE PEPPER The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Chile Pepper Festival is an annual tradition, celebrating the various species of the lauded fiery vegetable. A film festival screens movies including Erik Charpentier’s “Ramblin” (2007), about the band the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Featured musical and dance performers include the Yosakoi Dance Project, Barra Libre, and Hazmat Modine. There is, of course, plenty of food to be sampled. Chefs Nirmala and Karan Gupta of the Bombay Emerald Chutney Company; Scott Morris and Campbell Rankin of Brooklyn Petro, and Max Kitano all lead cooking demonstrations of diverse, spicy cuisines. Sunday, noon–6p.m., Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave., between Eastern Parkway and Empire Boulevard, 718-623-7200, $8 general, $4 students and seniors, free for children and members.

MUSIC

EVERY WOMAN A nonprofit organization designed to improve maternal health and reduce global child mortality, Deliver Now for Women + Children, hosts an afternoon concert and rally. The event is hosted by actress and talk show host Ricki Lake, and singer Chaka Khan headlines the concert. Featured participants include a supermodel who is a goodwill ambassador of the World Health Organization, Liya Kebede, and the president of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Dr. Francisco Songane. Today, 1 p.m., Bryant Park, 42nd Street at Fifth Avenue, free.

TALKS

REFLECTING ON LOSS Don DeLillo reads from his novel “Falling Man” (Scribner) as part of “Reflections on September 11: Lives Lost and Lives Changed,” a reading and discussion about the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The program is presented by the New-York Historical Society. “Falling Man” follows the years-long struggle of a family after one member survives the attacks. A discussion about how the attacks affected local New Yorkers follows Mr. DeLillo’s reading, and is moderated by a professor at Columbia University, Kenneth Jackson. Featured panelists include the newly appointed chief of the Fire Department of New York, Salvatore Cassano; an author and lecturer, Anne Nelson, and author Cal Snyder. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, $15 general, $10 students, seniors, and teachers, $8 members.

TOURS

TOUR FOR TECHNOPHILES The online department of Central Park and a historic city hotel, now called the Jumeirah Essex House, host two walking tours of the park. The walks are designed appeal to nature lovers, culture vultures, and history buffs alike, as well as children and adults of all ages. “The Family Tour” and the “Arts and Architecture Tour” highlight many of the park’s cherished buildings, monuments, and scenic parkscape. Walkers are equipped with podcasts, interactive guides, and downloadable maps, and are also welcome to venture out in the park on their own. Participants have the option to select either tour upon arrival. Tomorrow, noon–2 p.m., meet at Jumeirah Essex House, 160 Central Park So., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-772-0210, free. For complete information, go to centralpark.com.

VIDEO

EXISTENTIAL QUANDARY Ryan Trecartin’s new video, “I-BE AREA,” combines a video projection and screening with a sculptural installation mounted in the front room of the gallery. The video features characters, played by Mr. Trecartin and other actors, who are seen wrestling with issues such as cloning, adoption, and virtual identity. In the film, “Jaime’s area” is both a literal and metaphorical space. A video still from “I-BE AREA” (2007) is above. Through Saturday, October 13, Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Elizabeth Dee Gallery, 545 W. 20th St., between Tenth Avenue and the West Side Highway, 212-924-7545, free.

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