Treat Yourself to Good Advice and Pudding

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Here is a sampling of the week’s events and how to tune in (all times are Eastern). Note that events are subject to change after publication.

Experience the world as it has appeared to the artist Wang Xu since January, when he traveled to Dalian, China, to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family; he hasn’t been able to leave the country since. He portrays his surroundings, and unexpected way of life, through a new video work and collection of poetry — and an ongoing sculpture series called “Dream Animals” — in a virtual exhibition mounted by 47 Canal, a Manhattan gallery.

When Through Aug. 30Where 47canal.us

Learn the finer points of freezing foods in a webinar from the Penn State Extension. Experts explain methods like blanching and soaking to keep fruits and vegetables from turning brown, and walk you through safety precautions. Tickets are $5.

When 1 p.m. (You must register by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday)Where extension.psu.edu

Gather around the computer for a snack-filled story time presented by the New York Public Library and Essex Market on the Lower East Side. Andrew Fairweather, a senior librarian at the Seward Park branch, reads the children’s book “Wild Boars Cook” by Meg Rosoff. Then, follow along as Lauren Margolis, the programs manager at Essex Market, demonstrates how to make an easy banana pudding.

When 10 a.m.Where essexmarket.nyc

Create a murder-mystery party with the sage counsel of Abi Inman, a designer and writer who specializes in creating the events. Ms. Inman explains how to balance different personalities and identify what makes a good character. Part of Atlas Obscura’s Secret Arts series, the evening costs $10 per device.

When 7:30 p.m.Where atlasobscura.com/experiences

Help the National Museum of Mathematics in its quest to teach girls that there are no limits to a profession in math. Join five successful women who work with numbers and calculations, including Maria Chudnovsky, a mathematics professor at Princeton.

When 6:30 p.m.Where momath.org/no-limit-august-27

Be adopted into Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein’s household for a night, courtesy of McNally Jackson Books. The parents of a young daughter, Mr. Birbiglia, a comedian, and Ms. Stein, a poet, collaborated on “The New One: Painfully True Stories of a Reluctant Dad” and are planning to let the (digital) audience decide on the excerpts they read. Tickets are $30, and include a signed copy of the book.

When 7 p.m.Where mcnallyjackson.com/event

You’ve made it to the end of the week. Now wind down by fixing yourself a cocktail with a curator at The Frick Collection in Manhattan. Aimee Ng talks about the Jaded Countess cocktail, a riff on the popular absinthe based Jaded Lady. This week’s drink pairs with the French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’s 1845 portrait “Comtesse d’Haussonville.” The recipe can also be made as a mocktail.

When 5 p.m.Where frick.org

Celebrate the renowned jazz musician Charlie Parker on what would have been his 100th birthday. The programming put together by the 92nd Street Y, a cultural and community center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, kicks off with a screening of “Bird,” the 1988 film about Parker’s life starring Forest Whitaker and directed by Clint Eastwood. And on Saturday, don’t miss a free listening party hosted by Brian Delp of WBGO radio or a conversation with — and performances by — the jazz sax masters Joe Lovano, Charles McPherson, Grace Kelly and Antonio Hart.

When 7 p.m. (events run through Saturday night)Where 92y.org/charlieparker

Watch “More Than A Word,” a 2017 documentary that looks at appropriation of Native American culture and the call for Washington’s N.F.L. team to change its name. (Last month, the team finally acquiesced but has yet to announce a new moniker.) And stick around for a discussion with Kevin Gover, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, and Amanda Blackhorse, a social worker and the activist who went up against professional football.

When 3 p.m.Where americanindian.si.edu/calendar

In need of some advice? Check out “The Best Advice Show,” a podcast with new — and short (often under five minutes long) — episodes uploaded Monday through Friday. Guests share their words of wisdom on such topics as writing effective emails, treating yourself like your own best friend and making a sandwich that perfectly balances mushy and crunchy textures. You can also leave a message for the program’s creator and host, Zak Rosen, at 844-935-BEST with your own life tips and potentially be featured.

When AnytimeWhere bestadvice.show