Talks
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A MATTER OF JUDGMENT A discussion examines the role of the judiciary in combating terrorism, including the constitutional issues raised by federal-court alternatives such as military commissions. Speakers include Bradford Berenson of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP; Barbara Olshansky of the Center for Constitutional Rights; the dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, John Huston; U.S. Circuit Judge Barring ton Parker Jr., and David Rivkin of Baker & Hostetler. Tonight, 7 p.m., House of the Association, 42 W. 44th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-382-6713, free.
LAUGHING MATTERS Cabinet magazine presents an evening devoted to understanding laughter, and maybe even partaking in it. Philosopher Simon Critchley comments on a screening of “Samuel Beckett’s Film” (1965), which the magazine calls a “deeply unfunny short film” that stars Buster Keaton. Artist Luke Murphy will present his PowerPoint graphs that chart the relationship between laughter and other emotional states. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., the Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-255-5793, $5.
GODDESS COMPLEX A curator at the Rubin Museum of Art, Jeff Watt,gives a lecture that explores female forms depicting Buddhist, Bon, and Hindu deities in the Himalayas and surrounding regions. The talk is in conjunction with a recently opened exhibit on the same subject. Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-620-5000 ext. 344, free with museum admission, $7 general, $5 seniors, students, artists, and residents of 10011 and 10001 Zip codes, free for children under 12.
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