Wed, May 2 | Host Susan Fales-Hill talks with one of the most critically acclaimed documentarians, his co-director Li-Shin Yu and Columbia University historian Mae Ngai about the upcoming film, The Chinese Exclusion Act, and how the little-known 1882 law has influenced our current immigration debate.

Wed, May 2 | Leave the emails and phone calls behind and settle in for an hour of musical serenity with a live performance from rising stars of The Juilliard School. May's concert features the Noree Piano Trio, one of Juilliard's Honors Chamber Music Ensembles.

Thurs, May 3 | A theatrical reading of Aeschylus’ Eumenides, featuring Elizabeth Marvel, Ato Essandoh, Linda Powell and David Strathairn. A conversation about the failure of the American legal system will follow the performance.

Bite into a hot slice of NYC life every first Friday of the month at 44 Charlton — the world’s first and only variety show smashing together the gutsiest comedy, music, dance, theater, spoken word, and genre-bending performances on a single stage, hosted by the sometimes salty, always sexy Julian ...

Mon, May 7 | Join Jad Abumrad, Robert Krulwich, and critically acclaimed writer Brian Christian for a live exploration of communication in the 21st century. 

SciFri Trivia is back in Brooklyn, with host Ira Flatow.

Sat, May 12 | Experience the magic of Peter and the Wolf in a humorous interpretation performed by the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra. Narrated by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon.

Mon, May 14 | Explore some of the biggest questions about the president's family business with WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz, ProPublica's Eric Umansky and Jesse Eisinger, journalist Masha Gessen and Tony Schwartz, co-author of The Art of the Deal. 

Tues, May 15 | Join us for a live broadcast of WNYC's Peabody Award-winning show. Brian will talk to Ben Smith, Katie Couric, Jeff Weaver, Peniel Joseph, Raymond Brown and Nancy Biberman.

Tues, May 15 | See a live taping of the new podcast hosted by Michelle Buteau. Guests include Paul Feig, a three-time Emmy nominated filmmaker, and TV writer Jordan Carlos. 

Radiolab's Molly Webster brings you the sex ed class you wish you'd had in high school. With introduction by Jad Abumrad.

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Thurs, May 17 | John Schaefer hosts an evening of performances by classical guitarist Pepe Romero and Marija Temo, who will pay tribute to the music of Spain.

Fri, May 18 | Featuring the music of Mozart with performances by On Site Opera, pianist Xiayin Wang, JHM Jams, and the Long Island Vegetable Orchestra.  Singlecut Beersmiths provide four different craft beers for your sampling pleasure.

Mon, May 21 | Listen to a buzzed-about episode of the podcast over drinks and then hear about the ins and outs of how it was made with Margaret Lyons.

Tues, May 22 | See a live taping of the podcast with Tony-award winning guest John Cameron Mitchell, comedian Bo Burnham, and guest host Jordan Carlos! 

Wed, May 23 | See a live taping of Michelle Buteau new podcast with special guests Jo Firestone and Chuck Nice!

Tues, May 29 | Get ready for the no-budget Oprah experience. See a live taping of the new podcast hosted by Michelle Buteau, in the great tradition of late night, but with the comedian's signature comedy and warmth. Featuring celebrity interviews, hilarious monologues and music from Michelle's BFF Rob Lewis.