ART

WHITE ON WHITE Louise Hindsgavl’s “Installations” features sculptures that she created as part of a dual installation project she worked on with goldsmith Mette Saabye, which was shown last year at the Danish Museum of Art. Her sculptures depict humanlike animals in both familiar and unusual circumstances. Through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Nancy Margolis Gallery, 523 W. 25th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-242-3013, free.

DANCE

BITTER TASTE Choreographer Amanda Loulaki and her troupe, Short Mean Lady, dance “Delirium, or That Taste in My Mouth.” The dancers rely on Ms. Loulaki’s direction but frequently improvise in this highly physical piece. Among the company members are Pedro Osorio, Rebecca Serrell, and Caroline Hall. Sunday’s performance is followed by a discussion with the choreographer and her collaborative partners. The artistic director of Dance Theatre Workshop, Carla Peterson, is moderator of the talk. Tonight through Sunday, 8:30 p.m., St. Marks Theatre, 131 E. 10th St. at Second Avenue, 212-674-6377, $10–$15.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

REMEMBRANCE The Jewish Community Center of Manhattan honors Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah) with a 20-hour reading of the names of Holocaust victims. In 2005, the JCC began honoring the holiday by reading names from a two-volume set of books provided by the German government. Every year since then, approximately 32,000 names are read during the observance. Interested readers should contact the JCC. Reading begins on Sunday, 10 p.m., Society for the Advancement of Judaism, 15 W. 86th St., between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West; continues on Monday, 9 a.m., JCC, 366 Amsterdam Ave. at 76th Street, 646-505-4458, free.

MUSIC

FREEDOM OF FAITH The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York is the sponsor of a concert for religious freedom dedicated to the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. The Hellenic Parade Symphony and Choir, directed by Grant Gilman, performs works by Greek-Canadian composer Panayoti Karoussos. The Greater Aberdeen Choir also performs. Tonight, 7 p.m., Federation of Hellenic Societies, Stathakion Center, 22-51 29th St., between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, Queens, 718-204-6500, free.

ILOVEYOU”Amores Nuevos” is a new program of songs from Spain and Latin America. The program features Sephardic melodies by Alberto Hemsi, Brazilian art songs by Mozart Camargo Guarnieri and Oscar Fernandez, Mexican songs by Maria Grever, and zarzuela arias by Chapi and Chueca. The concert is presented by the New York Festival of Song, and singers include sopranos Michelle Areyzaga and Jennifer Aylmer and tenor Jeffrey Picon. Tonight, 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, 881 Seventh Ave. at 56th Street, 212-247-7800, $48.

MONK DAY The Tribeca Performing Arts Center of the Borough of Manhattan Community College presents a 90th birthday celebration honoring the late Thelonious Monk. Headlining the celebration is jazz pianist Kenny Barron, drummer Ben Riley, and his Monk Legacy Septet, including alto saxophonist Bruce Williams, tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffrey, and baritone saxophonist Jay Brandford. Tonight, 8 p.m., BMCC, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St., between Greenwich Street and the West Side Highway, 212-220-1460, $30 general, $27.50 students.

BEETHOVEN TRIBUTE The 92nd Street Y’s “Distinguished Artist in Recital” series presents cellist Miklós Perényi and pianist András Schiff in a performance of Beethoven’s “Variations” in E-flat major on “Bei Männern, welche Lie be fühlen” from “The Magic Flute.” Tonight, 8 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-415-5500, $45.

ONE SWINGING TIME The Café Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel presents the “Queen of Swing,” Keely Smith, during a monthlong residency. The 75-year-old singer performs a program of swing classics and jazz standards, including her Grammy-nominated song “I Wish You Love.” She is backed by her big band, the Wildest, led by pianist Dennis Michaels. Through Saturday, April 28, Tuesday–Thursday, 8:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8:45 and 10:45 p.m., Carlyle Hotel, Café Carlyle, 35 E. 76th St. at Madison Avenue, 212-744-1600, $65 for Tuesday–Thursday shows, $75 for Friday and Saturday shows.

YOUNG TALENT Ukrainian-born pianist Inna Faliks immigrated to America at the age of 10, after she had already composed an opera and played her first solo recital in Rome. She performs as part of the Arium series. Pieces include Tchaikovsky’s “Nocturne” in C sharp minor, Massenet’s “Meditation from Thais,” and Paganini’s “Caprice for Solo Violin,” featuring violinist Sergey Ostrovsky. Sunday, 5 p.m., Arium, 31 Little W. 12th St., between Ninth and Tenth avenues, 212-463-8630, $40.

PAINTINGS

AFTER THE BEGINNING “The Second Day” is an exhibit featuring the works of Danish painter Maja Lisa Engelhardt. The paintings are influenced by the book of Genesis: There are seven series of paintings that depict the creation of the world. Selected works include “The Second Day (04)” (2006–07). Through Saurday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Elizabeth Harris Gallery, 529 W. 20th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-463-9666, free.

POETRY

FESTIVAL OF VERSE The Poetry Society of America celebrates National Poetry Month with the Festival of New American Poets, featuring readings and talks. Poets include Tyehimba Jess, Richard Siken, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, and Tony Tost. Also featured are members of the PSA’s 2005 and 2006 Chapbook Fellows, including Dan Chelotti and Jessica Fjeld. Tonight, 7 p.m., the New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 W. 12th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-254-9628, $7 general, $5 members and students.

READINGS

AN EX-BOYFRIEND’S WEDDING Makor hosts “Adventures in Wedding Season,” a talk and reading led by writer Brenda Janowitz and featured guests. The authors bravely read accounts of their most outrageous wedding experiences — from Bridezillas to tacky bridesmaid dresses. Ms. Janowitz is the author of “Scot on the Rocks (How I Survived My Ex-Boyfriend’s Wedding With My Dignity Ever-So-Slightly Intact)” (Red Dress Ink), about a Manhattan attorney forced to attend the wedding of her ex-boyfriend alone when her new beau dumps her just days before the nuptials. Tonight, 7 p.m., 92nd Street Y, Makor, Steinhardt Building, 35 W. 67th St., between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, 212-601-1000, $12.

TALKS

FIGHTING THROUGH VERSE The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsors a lecture by its president, James Basker, titled “Literature Makes History: How Poets Helped End Slavery.” Mr. Basker is a professor at Barnard College, and the editor of “Amazing Grace: An Anthology of Poems about Slavery, 1660–1810” (Yale). He discusses how poets shaped Anglo-American attitudes toward slavery before the start of the Civil War. Tonight, 5:30, New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212-868-4444, $15 general, $10 students and seniors, $8 members.

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