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Jazz bassist-composer Ben Allison will jam with his band, Medicine Wheel, at the Jazz Standard.
COOL, CALM AND COLLECTIVE. Acclaimed bassist Ben Allison will headline at the Jazz Composers Collective’s 20th Anniversary Festival. Besides forming the group, the NYU grad is its artistic director. At 9:30 p.m., Allison will jam with his band, Medicine Wheel, and at 11:30 p.m., he will play the music of guitar great Jim Hall. $30. Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St., between Park and Lexington Aves. (212) 576-2232. Info: benallison.com.
READY FOR CRIME TIME. The Housing Works Bookstore hosts the International Crime Book Group. Join these armchair detectives as they discuss Colin Cotterill’s “The Coroner’s Lunch” (Soho Press), which is set in exotic Laos. 11:30 a.m. Free. Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St. (212) 334-3324. Info: housingworks.org.
STARLIGHT, STAR BRIGHT. Join Stephen DeVillo for a walking tour of the new Starlight Park and the legendary, old Starlight Park. Learn about the Bronx Coliseum, a former amusement park and swimming pool fed by the Bronx River, and more. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 10 a.m. Free. West Farms Square, Boston Road and East Tremont Ave., Bronx. (718) 430-4665.
THE APPLE OF YOUR I. The Apple store offers a workshop about “Getting Started With iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.” Find out how to manage photos, use the cameras and FaceTime, and sync media from your computer using iTunes. 10 a.m. Free. 103 Prince St. (212) 226-3126.
GINGERBREAD ‘LADIES.’ The Gingerbread Players of St. Luke’s Church present Molière’s classic comedy “The Learned Ladies.” Written in 1692, it pokes fun at a group of wanna-be intellectual women and their pretentions. 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $12. 85 Greenway South, Queens. (718) 268-7772.
TOON IN, TURN ON. The Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival will feature nearly 100 publishers and artists displaying and selling their books, cartoons and prints. There also will be screenings, discussions and presentations. Noon-7 p.m. Free. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. 275 N. Eighth St., Brooklyn. Info: comicsandgraphicsfest.com.
TAI ONE ON. Carol Perri will teach how to work out tension with tai chi. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. There’s an intermediate class at 9 a.m. and one for beginners at 10:15 a.m. $5 per class. All Saints Episcopal Church. 2329 Victory Blvd., Staten Island. (718) 698-1338.
LOOK AT WHAT’S COOKING. “From Cappuccino to Jambalaya: Food and American Identity” will explore our eating and shopping habits at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 65 Jumel Terrace. (212) 923-8008. For more info or to RSVP, visit morrisjumel.org.
GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS. Join the Saturday Night Swing Dance at the 92nd St. Y. Myrna Caceres will host, and the James L. Dean and Whiskey Cafe Band will play Big Band faves from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. No experience or partner necessary. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $18. 1395 Lexington Ave. (212) 415-5500. Info: 92y.org.
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