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SCIENCE: The science series at this cafe includes an informal discussion "about some of the most pressing scientific questions of our day, led by Columbia University’s foremost scientists.” It also includes a free drink! This week's topic is Galactic Cannibalism: You Are What You Eat!

5:30pm // Picnic Market Cafe [Broadway at 102nd St] // $10

FILM: Fassbinder's epic (and over 15 hour long television miniseries) Berlin Alexanderplatz (adapted from the Alfred Doblin novel) first aired on German tv in 1980. Soon after it's US theatrical release in 1983, the film disappeared. Now, the polished up and mastered cult film has returned, and screens in two parts this week, along with a documentary about it.

Tuesday and Wednesday // 6pm // Museum of Modern Art [11 W 53rd St] // $10

READING: "Suburbanization of New York" asks the fundamental questions, such as: "What does the future hold for the legendary metropolis, gateway to immigrants and strivers, magnet for builders and dealers, muse for artists and dreamers? Will the current political, economic, and social influences dull its once-famous creative edge and culture of opposition? What will become of the special allure of New York?" Tonight, join the contributers for a reading and signing.

7pm // Book Court [163 Court St, Brooklyn] // Free

THEATER: The LAByrinth Theater Company is presenting Intringulis, a solo show by Carlo Alban. The story concerns Alban’s relocation from Ecuador to America at age seven and the subsequent economic, legal and social turbulence that his family endured. Alban plays a variety of crazy characters, including but not limited to: a sniper, television personality, window washer, Beelzebub, rock star wannabe, and Minuteman. Latin American protest songs from the 60s are peppered throughout the show, which is “in development” at The Public Theater (where LAByrinth’s Jack Goes Boating, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, continues its sold-out run). - John Del Signore

7pm // The Public Theater [425 Lafayette St] // Tickets cost $25

MUSIC: As of right now, there are still tickets left for Iggy and the Stooges at United Palace Theater. Come check out the ol timers, fresh off a gig at Bam Margera's wedding. They still rock harder than some of the kids out there today.

7pm // United Palace Theater [4140 Broadway at 175th Street] // $39.50