As Friday, March 9th and the release of Mira Nair’s The Namesake in theaters draw closer, New York City will see a variety of special screenings and events all over the place:

March 7 – Asia Society – 6 pm free screening for members [sold out]

March 7 – Union Square – WNYC radio has  a drawing for free passes for a 7pm screening.   Entry form here.

March 10 – New York Public Library – conversation between Jhumpa Lahiri and Mira Nair     [tickets $15]

March 12 – Barnes & Noble, Union Square – Jhumpa Lahiri and Mira Nair, promoting the picturebook of the film

My thoughts on the film are here.