FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

International Sculpture Center Anniversary—The ISC celebrates its 50th anniversary with a cocktail reception, entertainment and an art sale. Metropolitan Pavilion, The Metropolitan Suite, 123 W. 18th St., 2nd Fl.; 6 p.m., $350+.

Bernstein Remembered—On the 20th anniversary of the death of Leonard Bernstein, the quintessential West Side artist will be remembered at Symphony Space. Hosted by WQXR’s Robert Sherman, the evening begins with a concert featuring soprano Harolyn Blackwell, who was handpicked by Bernstein for the 1979 revival of West Side Story, baritone Jubilant Sykes, the ensemble Essential Voices USA, conducted by music director Judith Clurman, and pianist Fred Hersch. Special guests Jamie, Alexander and Nina Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein’s children, will participate.The evening concludes with a screening of the classic film, West Side Story and an audience sing-along, introduced by Marni Nixon, the voice of Maria. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, 212-864-5400; 7:30 p.m., $43.

Skirball Center—In 13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests, musicians Dean & Britta perform a live soundtrack during a multimedia performance featuring a selection of Andy Warhol’s otherwise silent portraits of some of the artist’s closest friends and artistic collaborators. New York University, 566 LaGuardia Pl., 212-352-3101; 8 p.m., $20.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

Midtown Gallery Tour—Come to a guided tour of the week’s top seven contemporary gallery exhibits in the city’s business district. 41 E. 57th St., 212-946-1548; 1 p.m., $20.

Les Ballets C DE LA B—Out of Context—For Pina is an intimate work for eight dancers that narrows the divide between the performers and the audience. The Joyce, 175 8th Ave., 212-868-4444; 8 p.m., $20.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

Laurie Beechman Theatre—Broadway stars perform songs that end the first act of favorite musicals, as part of the third annual Living For Today concert series. 407 W. 42nd St., 212-695-6909; 9:30 p.m., $10.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Portraits of Haunted Houses—Corinne May Botz will give a lecture on her new book of photography, Haunted Houses, which features photos taken over 10 years at haunted places throughout the United States. Her photographs, accompanied by first-person narratives, reveal a rare glimpse into American interiors, both physical and psychological. International Center of Photography, 1114 6th Ave., 212-857-0001; 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $15.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

Scary Movies 4—This Halloween, the Film Society at Lincoln Center reprises their eclectic and invigorating program of both classic and contemporary horror films, including classics such as Carrie and Hellraiser as well as lesser-known works such as Black Death and Dead of Night. Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th St., 212-875-5601; $10.

Modern Life: Edward Hopper and His Time—Anytime the Whitney decides to mount a Hopper exhibit, it seems to be a blockbuster. Since we’re tired of seeing this museum so empty when the throngs are packing other nearby exhibits, it’s about time. And maybe there will be something new to learn from these quiet masterpieces. Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave., 212-5703600; $18.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

Fall for Dance—It’s back and better than ever—five programs (performed twice) featuring as diverse and impressive an array of dancers, companies and choreographers as you’ll find anywhere. Tickets are always scarce, but there are cancellation lines before each show. Worth it to score one, so good luck! City Center, 130 W. 56th St., 212-581-1212; 8 p.m., $10.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

Chelsea Art Gallery Tour—Come to a guided tour of the week’s top seven gallery exhibits in the world’s center for contemporary art. Various locations, 212-946-1548; $20.

Mrs. Warren’s Profession—Stage star Cherry Jones leaves Hollywood behind to return to Broadway for the first time in four years in this revival of George Bernard Shaw’s controversial play about a madam and her daughter. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; times vary, $67-$127.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10

Broadway Fall Festival—The Broadway Fall Festival features music from The Michael Grey Quartet, Japanese and Korean foods, as well as arts and crafts. Broadway, from West 86th to 96th streets; 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Free.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11

Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov—The most talked-about new Met production this fall will be the opening night performance of Das Rheingold. A better bet for a great show is the new production of Boris Godunov, with astonishing baritone Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev will, with proper immodesty, conduct Modest Mussorgsky’s music. Pape and Gergiev are huge talents, and, good or bad, what results is not apt to be dull. Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, 212-799-3100; $25-$310.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12

A Life in the Theatre—Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight headline this season’s David Mamet revival, about two actors who work together at different stages in their careers. Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; times vary, $76-$121.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson—A hit last season at The Public, this tongue-in-cheek, rock ‘n’ roll musical takes audiences on a rollicking ride through the life of President Andrew Jackson. Benjamin Walker reprises his critically lauded role as Jackson. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; times vary, $51-$136.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14

Jeff Koons: Exaltation—Strange after all these years that Koons’ art is now considered safe (blame it on those cutesy stainless steel balloon animals). But now seems like the time to remember when he was an enfant terrible (albeit at a more advanced age) and making sculptures and portraits of himself and his pornstar wife La Cicciolina. If you don’t want to slap your husband for leering, we recommend staying at home. Luxembourg & Dayan, 64 W. 77th St., 212-452-4646; by appointment only.

Compiled by Allen Houston

Friday, September 17

Russian Revolution—Poet Alex Galper introduces Battleship Potemkin, considered one of the world’s most influential films. The Sergei Eisenstein film commemorates the uprising aboard a battleship, one of the pivotal events of the Russian Revolution of 1905. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; 9:30 p.m., Free with $7 bar minimum.

Saturday, September 18

New Pop Artist—Asia Society presents Yoshitomo Nara: Nobody’s Fool, an exhibition of the iconic Japanese pop artist and his relationship to rock and punk music. More than 100 works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures and installation, are on display. Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., 212-288-6400; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $10.

Dance the Night Away—The New York Swing Dance Society will host its first dance of the fall at St. Jean the Baptiste Church. An hour-long dance lesson for beginners will take place at 7 p.m., followed by a night of dancing. St. Jean the Baptiste Church, 184. E. 76th St., 212-696-9737; 8 p.m.-12 a.m., $15.

Latin Caribbean Sound—Son De Madre, a group that mixes the Latin Caribbean tradition with a modern feel, kicks off the 35th season of the Carnegie Hall Neighbohood Concert series. The group brings their combination of salsa, boleros and funk music. El Museo Del Barrio, 120 5th Ave., 212-831-7272; 4 p.m., Free.

Monday, September 20

Dystopian Author—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale, returns to the Poetry Corner to read from The Year of the Flood, her most recent novel of speculative fiction. 92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue and 92nd Street, 212-415-5500; 8 p.m., $27.

Tree Inspiration—Arboreal presents a striking variety of paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures that use trees as both a subject and for artistic material. Four artists portray the forest as an aesthetic inspiration, as well as a metaphor for larger environmental issues. The Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, 5th Avenue and 64th Street, www.nycgovparks.org; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Free.

Tuesday, September 21

Famous Fashionistas—Relive New York’s history through the ever-evolving styles of its most famous fashionable females. Notorious and Notable collects wardrobes and accessories from upper crust royalty to its most famous burlesque dancer. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave., 212-534-1672; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $10.

Wednesday, September 22

Animal Drawing—The American Museum of Natural History invites aspiring artists of all levels to participate in a museum art class in animal drawing. For eight consecutive Wednesdays, participants will sketch from world-class dioramas and displays such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at West 79th Street, www.amnh.org/programs; 7-9 p.m., $160 (materials not included).

Thursday, September 23

Visionary Light—Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burfield compiles more than 100 watercolors, drawings and oils on canvas, capturing the nature-lover’s expressionistic view of light and the environment that surrounded him. Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave., 212-570-3600; 11 a.m.-6 pm, $18.