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ART
THE NAKED EYE Many of William Beckman’s portraits feature the artist or people close to him, including his daughter, son, and first wife, Carol. Mr. Beckman’s self-portraits and paintings of couples frequently depict subjects in the nude. But these are not the nudes of classical painting — in his work, subjects are depicted rather awkwardly, sometimes standing in a stark room holding hands and fully exposed. Selections from a self-titled exhibit at Forum Gallery include a portrait of Mr. Beckman’s daughter, “Deidra” (2003). Through Saturday, November 24, Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Forum Gallery, 745 Fifth Ave. at 57th Street, 212-355-4545, free.
DANCE
FANCY FREE American Ballet Theatre dances a program tonight that includes George Balanchine’s virtuosic “Ballo della Regina,” as part of the opening week of its fall repertory season. Other featured works this season include Antony Tudor’s pas de deux “The Leaves are Fading” and the Jerome Robbins–Leonard Bernstein classic “Fancy Free.” Tudor’s “Leave Are Fading,” unlike works he choreographed earlier in his career, is essentially abstract. A world premiere by choreographer Jorma Elo, and a dance based on the true story of the notorious Lizzie Borden, Agnes de Mille’s “Fall River Legend,” are also on tap. A collaborative effort among the company, artist Chuck Close, and composer Philip Glass, “C. to C. (Close to Chuck),” has its debut on Saturday. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., through Sunday, November 4, dates and times vary, New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-581-1212, $30–$135.
HALLOWEEN
BOO! AT THE ZOO The Central Park Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo!” offers families two days of Halloween activities. Guests are invited to watch as polar bears, penguins, and snow monkeys trick-or-treat, and a “wildlife witch” leads a spooky show. Weekend events also include face-painting, crafts, and making your own bats and bones. Children should come in costumes for a contest at the sea lion pool at 2:15 p.m. Halloween-theme treats are also served. Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Central Park Zoo, 64th Street at Fifth Avenue, 212-439-6500, $8 general, $3 for children ages 3–12.
HAUNTED FARM The Queens County Farm Museum hosts a creepy haunted house with hayrides. Mulled cider, as well as Halloween treats, pumpkins, and apples are for sale. Saturday–Sunday, and Wednesday, October 31, 4 p.m.–7 p.m., Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, between 73rd Road and 74th Avenue, Queens, 718-347-3276, $4, general, hayrides are $2.
COSTUME PARTY Children accompanied by parents, neighbors, and dogs show off their costumes at “DUMBO’s Fourth Annual Halloween Parade.” The parade ends with a costume contest and holiday treats. The event is sponsored by the DUMBO Neighborhood Association and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Sunday, 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Main St., Brooklyn, free.
OPERA
SILLS REMEMBERED The New York City Opera pays tribute to the late Beverly Sills during its opening matinee production of Jules Massenet’s “Cendrillon.” The American soprano, born Belle Silverman, attained international acclaim with City Opera. As a second act, Sills became general manager of the opera company, and then chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, before retiring in 2005. She died on July 2. The memorial service is hosted by mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, and includes reminiscences by the chairman of City Opera, Susan Baker. A brief musical tribute follows the “Cendrillon” (a version of the Cinderella fairy tale), after which audience members are invited to a toast on the promenade of the New York State Theater. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., New York City Opera, New York State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plz., between 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue, 212-721-6500, $16–$130.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Laurel Lueders’s latest exhibit, “Dead Endless,” is composed of digitally layered photographs that are printed on archival watercolor paper, creating dreamlike perspectives of images that include religious iconography. Among the highlights is “Aftermath III” (2007), above. Through Saturday, November 10, Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Atlantic Gallery, 135 W. 29th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, suite 601, 212-219-3183, free.
READINGS
A TRICK WITH A KNIFE The Sri Lanka-born author Michael Ondaatje reads from some of his favorite works at Moti Hasson Gallery. Mr. Ondaatje is the author of works including his childhood memoir, “Running in the Family” (Picador), and a book of poetry, “There’s a Trick With a Knife I’m Learning To Do” (W. W. Norton). His reading is accompanied by live jazz and a film montage. Audience members are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session with the author. A VIP cocktail reception precedes the reading at 6:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and the Rema Hort Mann Foundation. Tonight, 7 p.m., Moti Hasson Gallery, 535 West 25th St., between 10th and 11th Avenues, 212-494-0061, $15 general, $100 for VIP admission.
SEPTEMBER RAIN Authors Rick Moody and Helen Schulman read from and discuss the themes of their recent work as part of the reading series presented by the Creative Writing Program of New York University. Mr. Moody reads from “Right Livelihoods: Three Novellas” (Little, Brown), which pits its wayward characters against conspiracies sometimes entirely imagined. Ms. Schulman reads from “A Day at the Beach” (Houghton Mifflin), which depicts 24 harrowing hours in the life of a family of artists on a September day in 2001. Tonight, 7 p.m., New York University, Bobst Library, Fales library room, 70 Washington Square So. at LaGuardia Place, 212-998-8850, free.
SCULPTURE
THE SILENCE IN BETWEEN The Nancy Margolis Gallery presents the opening reception for “Eva Hild In Between,” the second solo exhibit of work by the young Swedish artist. Since her first show two years ago, Ms. Hild’s work has become increasingly sought after. “In Between” showcases the artist’s unique acknowledgement of space as a main component in her work. Each piece is a continuous contour of clay, at once compressed and supported by the space around it. A gallery talk featuring the artist discussing her process is on Saturday at 2 p.m. Opening reception tonight, 6 p.m., exhibit through Saturday, November 24, Nancy Margolis Gallery, 523 W. 25th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-242-3013, free.
SHOPPING
VINTAGE TREASURE At the City Opera Thrift Shop’s annual Fall Vintage Event Preview, clothing and accessories are from or inspired by the decades between the 1950s and the 1980s. Featured designers include Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, and Oscar de la Renta. A wide selection of pieces is offered at reduced prices: Dresses are $25 to $150, coats and suits are $50 to $250, and jewelry, shoes, and bags are also on sale. Proceeds are used to fund the creation and design of costumes for the New York City Opera. Tonight, 5 p.m.–8 p.m., City Opera Thrift Shop, 222 E. 23rd St., between Second and Third avenues, 212-684-5344, $10 suggested donation.
TALKS
SHOW STOPPERS The general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, Peter Gelb, leads a conversation with the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, who has held the position since January 1992. During his tenure Mr. Bishop has developed and produced many successful plays and musicals. Last year’s “The Coast of Utopia,” written by Tom Stoppard, was the recipient of seven Tony Awards. Mr. Gelb began at the Metropolitan Opera as an usher when he was just a teenager, and assumed his current post in August 2006. The discussion is featured as part of the “CEOs in the Arts” series at New York University. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., NYU, Einstein Auditorium, Barney Building, 34 Stuyvesant Pl., between East 9th Street and Third Avenue, 212-998-5424, free.
THEATER
OFFICE SPACE The lives of a receptionist, Beverly, and her coworkers are changed when the handsome Mr. Dart comes to town, in “The Receptionist.” The play is directed by Joe Mantello, the director of Broadway’s “Wicked.” Through Sunday, December 23, New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues,212-581-1212, $75.
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