Kamala Khan, Marvel’s first Muslim superhero.

New York City is packed with amazing culture and inspiring art, but sometimes it’s difficult to break the Morningside-bubble and experience it all first-hand. “Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined on campus.

  • Tomorrow from 12 to 6 pm, Barnard College is holding the NYC Feminist Zinefest! From the website: “Zines are the voice of those who thrive beyond and outside of the margins. Where ideas that were erased from traditional media live on. We love what that space represents – sharp signal of life – clear, full of energy, & with our hearts in community. We want to create more spaces that feel that way.” Head to the 4th floor of Barnard Hall to check out the exhibition.
  • This Tuesday, March 27, Barnard’s Being The First talk series is hosting “Reinventing Superheroes”. Join Barnard professor Hussein Rashid and Sana Amanat ’04 to discuss Ms. Marvel, the first mainstream Muslim superhero, and the future of Muslim and female comics.
  • This Friday, March 30, head to the Miller Theater for Afro-Travel: A free concert featuring the Music of the Yosvany Terry Quintet. The music of Terry and his quintet is informed by a wide variety of musical influences within the African diaspora. RSVP for your free ticket by emailing columbiajazzstudies@gmail.com.
  • This weekend, see Nana Dakin ‘18’s directing thesis, Richard III, at the Lenfest Center for the Arts. An all-female cast redraws the lines of gender and power in a classic tale of ambition, as Richard betrays and manipulates his way to the English throne. See it Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 PM plus a Saturday 2 PM performance. Student tickets free with the code STUDENT.

In the City

  • For my fellow archaeology and art history lovers, the Met has your Olmec and Mayan needs covered: tomorrow at 2 pm, check out the Sunday at the Met lecture, Golden Kingdoms: Forests of Jade. Curators and archaeologists will discuss the expressions of royal power in ancient North and Mesoamerican societies. Free with your free student admission.

Photo via Flickr. Art by John Tyler Christopher.