Talks
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ART CHAT The Dia Art Foundation’s Artists on Artists speaking series features Joan Jonas on the work of British artist Bridget Riley. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Dia Art Foundation, 548 W. 22nd St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-989-5566, $6 general, $3 students, seniors, and members.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY The New York Public Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Atlantic Monthly with a daylong program of eight discussions. Talks include “The World in 2050: China as a Superpower?” and “The Art of Disarmament.” Featured guests include Wayne Koestenbaum, Laura Kipnis, and Mario Batali. Saturday, 10 a.m., New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, 212-868-4444, $15 general, $10 students, seniors, and members.