7 pm • Leonard Nimoy Thalia $200; Members $150; Day of Show $250

The Nation presents a conversation on the role culture plays in our society, featuring Toni Morrison, Tony Kushner, and Walter Mosley. Moderated by Gene Seymour and hosted by Katrina vanden Heuvel. A reception will follow the discussion.

8 pm • Peter Jay Sharp Theatre $27; Members $25 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue button to the right.

This two-part evening starts at 6 pm at The Met as you explore the classic black and white street photography of Robert Frank. Then head across the park to Symphony Space, where, at 8 pm, you'll hear performances of stories by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Aleksandar Hemon and others that resonate with the images, and get an entirely new perspective on both the visual and written works. Performers include Boyd Gaines (Gypsy), Ted Marcoux, and Condola Rashad (Lynn Nottage's Ruined).