six art/geek events today

When: 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm and 3pmAnimation Celebration: Stories from the Seventh Fire
Where: National Museum of the American Indian. During this annual tribute to Native American short films, families are invited to stop by the Lower Manhattan institution for screenings that celebrate the Anishinaabe tribe and the craft of noted artist Norval Morrisseau. The three movies, ranging from 13 to 24 minutes in length, tell stories about a friendly character named Wesakechak whose adventures embody lessons that are passed down to children of the tribe. Why the Rabbit Turns White drives home the importance of valuing animals and nature, while How Wesakechak Got His Name teaches the meaning behind animal names. And the documentary Shared Visions: The Art of Storytelling introduces audiences to the team behind the series, including Morrisseau as well as the writers and animators.

7:00PM - 8:30PMSons of Abraham: Jews & Muslims Schneier & Ali Discuss: Sons of Abraham, The Issues That Divide and Unite Jews & Muslims Barnes & Noble |2289 Broadway | (212) 362-8835

7:30PM - 11:00PMA Night Of Free Improv The People's Improve Theatre - An Evening of Free Improv 123 East 24th Street | (212) 563-7488

6:30pm: the film society of lincoln center continues the free talks series of filmmakers and actors discussing recent projects. tonight: actor elijah wood (mr. frodo!) and director eugenio mira talk about grand piano. free tickets will be available one hour prior to show time

8:30pm (weekly): freaks and geeks bingo continues at videology with episodes 3 + 4 of the short-lived 1999-2000 series. free admission.

9:30pm: free pizza, free skating, free music by hand job academy. house of vans, free admission Brooklyn(rsvp required)