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BREAKING POINT Thierry Goldberg Projects follows the summer group show tradition with “The Atrocity Exhibition,” a collection of works that represent destruction and disaster from the moment of impact to its aftermath. Artists represented include Ben Grasso, Molly Larky, and Ahmed Alsoudani. Selections include Wendy Heldmann’s “Little by Little and Then Not Even That” (2007), above. Through Saturday, July 28, Tuesday–Saturday,11a.m.–6p.m., Thierry Goldberg Projects, 5 Rivington St., between Chrystie Street and the Bowery, 212-967-2260, free.

SIDEWALKING “The Secret Lives of Streets” is an exhibit organized by 10 Brooklyn high school students who researched how Brooklyn’s streets were originally named. The students used the resources of the Brooklyn Historical Society to complete their research, in a pilot after-school program called Exhibition Laboratory. The teenagers curated the entire exhibit, showing how culture, historic Brooklyn events, and notable Brooklyn residents factored into the naming of the streets. Through Sunday, September 2, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street, 718-222-4111, free.

EASTERN VISIONS The Museum of Biblical Art presents “The Christian Story: Five Asian Artists Today, “an exhibit featuring the works of Nalini Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Sawai Chinnawong (Thailand), Nyoman Darsane (Bali),He Qi (China), and Wisnu Sasongko (Indonesia). The works depict scenes from the Hebrew and Christian bibles, combining Western interpretations of scripture with Eastern artistic influences. Through Sunday, September 16, Friday–Sunday and Tuesday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., MOBIA, 1865 Broadway at 61st Street, 212-408-1500, $7 general, $4 students and seniors, free for members and children.

NEO-GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents the opening of an exhibit of new paintings by a German artist, Neo Rauch. The show includes 14 paintings that feature Mr. Rauch’s distinctive industrial palette. The works depict a parallel world of hypertrophied humans, for which the acclaimed 47-year-old artist references Surrealism, public murals, and the heroic 1950s workmen and women of Eastern bloc political posters — all elements of the Socialist Realist aesthetic of communist East Germany, where Mr. Rauch grew up and received his artistic training. Gary Tinterow is curator of the exhibit. Through Sunday, October 14, the Met, 1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd Street, 212-535-7710, $20suggested donation, $10 seniors and students, free for members and children under 12. For more information, go to metmuseum.org.

BOOKS

LILY POTTER IS A DEATH-EATER This is it — the final installment of the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” (Scholastic), arrives on bookshelves first thing Saturday. Barnes & Noble celebrates the release with midnight parties across town Friday. At the Union Square bookshop, singer Jim Dale reads with the Disney Book Group “Tale Spinners,” along with children’s authors Ridley Pearson, Rick Riordan, Jonathan Stroud, Cinda Williams Chima, and Robb Kidd. Columnists Dave Barry and Eoin Colfer make special video appearances. Children — and parents, and any other fans — are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Harry Potter character. Friday, 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. at Broadway, 212-253-0810, free.

DANCE

FOREVER AND EVER The Pam Tanowitz Dance Company presents “Forevermore,” a program of four dances, including three premieres and an excerpt from the company’s 2004 dance “LoveStoryless.” Premiere pieces include “The Shades” and “Trio en pointe.” Performers include Posy Knight, Anne Lentz, Daniel Madoff, Uta Takemura, and Melissa Toogood. Through Saturday, 8 p.m., Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer St., between Prince and Houston streets, 212-334-7479, $15 general, $10 students and seniors.

STOMP AND SHUFFLE Lincoln Center presents Stompy Jones, which performs a program of jazz, rhythm and blues, and swing as part of its 19th annual Midsummer Night Swing series. The San Francisco-based sextet explores the distinct styles that gave rise to rock ‘n’ roll. Band members include “Little David” Rose on bass, Leor Beary on drums, and Scott Lawrence on piano. DJ Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna spins a playlist geared toward energetic dancing on the plaza. A dance lesson precedes the live performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, Josie Robertson Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street, 212-721-6500, $15.

FAMILY

RUN FOR THE PARK The Central Park conservancy and New York Road Runners host a four-mile run/walk in celebration of Central Park. Participants are invited to run for a cause, raising money to benefit the maintenance and care of the great lawns undertaken by the Conservancy. A simultaneous children’s race(ages2 to 12),begins at 10 a.m. Tours of the park led by the conservatory’s adolescent docents follow the fund-raising marathon. Refreshments, and live music and entertainment at the Band Shell, are also featured. Saturday, 8:30 a.m., meet at East 69th Street at Fifth Avenue, 212-860-4455, free with registration. For complete information, go to nyrr.org.

FILM

MADE WITH LOVE The Gitana Rosa Gallery hosts “Confessional,” the second in a series of short film screenings featured as part of an ongoing summer program at the gallery. In this installation, the shorts featured are made by women only, and Vivian Wong, Elle Burchill, Kelly Fancher, and Rebecca Conroy are among the filmmakers whose work is shown. A prescreening cocktail reception includes spirits from Pernod. Popcorn is served during the film. A live performance by a punk-folk band, Jimmy Jack, follows at 10 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m., Gitana Rosa Gallery, 19 Hope St., between Havemeyer and Roebling streets, no. 7, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718-387-0115, $5 suggested donation.

FOOD & DRINK

HOT FOR TROTTER The James Beard Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner honoring the career of Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. The tasting party and fund-raiser features wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard. More than 30 chefs from across the country prepare the dinner, including Pichet Ong of P*ong, Iacopo Falai of Falai restaurant, Patti Jackson of Centovini, and Marco Moreira and Masato Shimizu of 15 East restaurant. Saturday, 5 p.m., Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Rd., Sagaponack, Long Island, 212-627-2308, $200–$500.

MUSIC

AFRICAN RHYTHMS The Brooklyn Children’s Museum hosts a “Free Friday Family Jam,” a summer series featuring multicultural music and dance performances. An eclectic program of offerings includes authentic Balkan music and Rumba tap. This week, musician Andy Algire and an international dance group, Féraba, perform a selection of African rhythms. Mr. Algire and accompanying dancers rely on traditional instruments such as the balafon, kalimba, and — of course — the feet, to keep the beat. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Commons Theater, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, 718-735-4400, free.

READINGS

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia, sign copies and read from the third baseman’s children’s book, “Out of the Ballpark” (HarperCollins), about a young boy’s determination to play baseball: Although his Little League team makes it to the playoffs, young Alex has had a terrible game. He finds that holding onto your dreams, and dedicated afterschool practice, can sometimes make perfect. A percentage of proceeds from sales of the book benefit the A-Rod Family Foundation. Friday, noon, FAO Schwarz, 767 Fifth Ave. at 58th Street, 212-843-8037, free.

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL

SMART FOLKS The American Folk Music Festival on Governors Island, presented by the Trinity Church and the Governors Island Alliance, features singer Richie Havens, best known for his three-hour opening performance during the 1969 Woodstock festival. He celebrates the re-release of two of his classic albums, “Stonehenge” and “Wishing Well,” with a daytime performance. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, and picnics. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Governors Island, depart from the Battery Maritime Building, Broad Street and the FDR Drive, 212-602-0800, free.

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