Urbanism-focused magazine Satellite is holding a launch party and fundraiser to celebrate the release of its fourth issue, which focuses on New York City. The issue includes reflections on the city from architects, urban planners, journalists, photographers, musicians, teachers, and more.

We’ll kick things off at 6:30 sharp with short talks about the relationship between cities and culture. Speakers include:

Caron Atlas
Director, Arts & Democracy Project
Co-director, Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY

Adam Forman
Research and communications associate, Center for an Urban Future
Author of Creative New York

Edwin Torres
Deputy commissioner, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Sharon Zukin
Professor of sociology at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center
Author of Naked City: The Death and Life of Authentic Urban Places

Stick around for music from Brooklyn-based, Colombia-inspired Yotoco at 8:00.
Drinks and snacks (generously donated by Grandaisy Bakery) will be on hand.