THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

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These are the week’s events beginning March 18th 2024. Check them out below, and email us at “info at westsiderag dot com” to tell us about any upcoming events or those we might have missed.

Ongoing

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. JASA – Club 76 Older Adult Center (Mon-Fri) Join us for free senior programming. See calendar here. Lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Donation $2.50 for seniors / $4 under 60. Catering by Diplomat Kosher. For more information: (212) 712-0170. 120 West 76th St (west of Columbus Ave). FREE.

10 a.m. Central Park NYC Ever Walk Group (Sat) All medium pace walkers, join us for a free 3-mile walk every Saturday. Start and finish location is always in front of the John Purroy Mitchell bust on the bridle path inside the park. 90th St. & 5th Ave. Engineers Gate entrance. FREE.

11 a.m. The Senior Men’s Group (Tue) Weekly meetings have resumed. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).

6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Every Body Sing A new choir for everyone. For more info, email: cantituttinyc@gmail.com. Columbia’s Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Ave (south of 118th St). 

11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Bessie’s Big Shot at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Thur-Sun) In this fun and high-flying family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root Bessie on in this variety show as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents. The production is recommended for families with children ages 3 – 8. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. $10 – $15.

2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Emotional Aspects of Aging (Thur) A weekly discussion of topics pertaining to how it feels to age. Topics include coping with physical and mental disabilities, financial concerns, loss of loved ones, etc. For adults over 65 years of age. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The W Connection Widows Helping Widows Rebuild Their Lives – UWS Chapter Meeting (Wed) Join us on Zoom to discuss topics and issues to help widows rebuild their lives after the loss of a spouse.  These groups are for widows and run by widows.  Please RSVP to dawn@wconnection.org if you are interested in attending.  Membership in The W Connection is $40 annually which gives you access to our programs and services, but everyone is welcome to a free trial meeting.

Monday, March 18th

10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish) Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiences. Por favor trae tu propria colchoneta de yoga. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway (at W 113th St). FREE.

3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Perler Bead Art This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Create any shape or design you can imagine by using and fusing multicolored Perler beads! Open to children ages 6-12. Space is limited to the first 8 children. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.

6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Autobiographical Landscapes: Gary Tyler in Conversation with Allison Glenn Drawing from his familial knowledge of textiles, artist Gary Tyler creates quilt tableaux to reflect on his life’s journey: from being wrongly accused of murder at age 16 in 1974 to his release from Louisiana’s Angola prison 41 years later. In this online program, Tyler will be in conversation with Allison Glenn, a curator and writer working at the intersection of art and public space. In this program, the textile objects, landscape paintings and archives on view in the gallery will serve as a springboard for a broader consideration of the aftermath of slavery, and the persistence of anti-Black violence and racism in the present. Looking at the ways African American artists have revisited and reclaimed their own images and histories, this conversation will provide critical insights on racial equality, self-representation, and resistance. Register here. Online. FREE.

6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The George Balanchine Foundation Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the School of American Ballet Who were the famous Russian teachers of the School of American Ballet (SAB) and what were their classes like? In this discussion moderated by Steven Caras, we feature stories and memories from early SAB students and New York City Ballet dancers, including Barbara Walczak, Paul Mejia, Victoria Simon, Nancy Reynolds,and Steve Caras, live demonstrations of classroom work, and some historical insight into how George Balanchine utilized and built off this Russian training in his choreography and style as he changed the face of 20-century ballet. Note: Tickets are currently sold out, but any available seats will be given out to standby. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.

6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club A book club, but for plays! We will meet every month to discuss a play from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection. Online. FREE.

8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Upper Best Side Comedy See headlining comics and win free drinks! e’s Bar, 511 Amsterdam Ave (between 84th and 85th St). FREE.

Tuesday, March 19th

7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. JCC Drop-In Meditation Whether you’re brand new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, all are welcome to join. Online. $5 suggested donation.

9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Field House Yoga ’24 Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. 102nd Street Field House. (Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street.) FREE.

11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write: Writing Workshop with Christina Chiu Join NYPL for a special writing workshop series, Unbound: Writing in a Contentious Landscape. Celebrate books for all and explore writing prowess with multi-genre writing courses featured around freedom of self-expression and ideas of censorship. In this workshop, participants will be inspired by different themes from frequently banned books and consciously flex their own freedom-of-expression muscles to generate writing based on subjects that matter to them. Register here. St. Agnes Library. FREE.

6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Bodyweight Circuit Training This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups as well as get your heart pumping. Class meets in the community room. Please bring your own water, towel, and mat. Central Park Gardens – Community Room, 50 West 97th St. FREE.

7 p.m. James Reese Europe Join us for a conversation with leading artists and scholars about the life and impact of James Reese Europe, a seminal composer and bandleader of the early 20th century, whose influence on music and the industry echoed far beyond his time. Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 10th floor of the Rose Building. Choose-What-You-Pay.

7 p.m. 112th: Terese Svoboda with Helen Benedict Join us for a reading and conversation with Terese Svoboda to celebrate the release of her two newest books, Roxy and Coco and The Long Swim: Stories. Helen Benedict will join in conversation. Register here. Book Culture, 536 W 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). FREE.

Wednesday, March 20th

11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Invoke Live: Songs are Stories Join Invoke for lively original works composed by and for the group inspired by many different musical styles – from minimalism, to jazz, to American fiddle tunes, and bluegrass – expanding how we think of a string quartet. Register here. Note: This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 10th floor of the Rose Building. FREE.

1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Slow Flow Yoga For those who want to move but at a slower more therapeutic pace. Slow flow yoga connects movement with breath, emphasizing mindful engagement, awareness, and ease through each pose. As most postures are typically held longer than in more energetic forms of yoga, students have the time and space to move deliberately, explore subtler levels of alignment and deepen the stretch as they connect-in with their body. Bring a mat! New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway. FREE.

1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Jazz + Wednesdays Enjoy jazz standards from the American Songbook with jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests live at the Museum. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square. FREE.

1 p.m. Wednesdays at One: Honors Chamber Music Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. FREE.

6 p.m. From Kid Click to Snapshot Susie Mid-century comics on both sides of the Atlantic portrayed children as camera users through product advertisements, photography competitions, and—especially—fictional depictions of heroic child photographers. In the illustrated hands of comic characters like “Kid Click” and “Snapshot Susie,” cameras could figure as tools for conquest (paralleling weaponry and surveillance devices) or operate as metaphorical moral compasses for personal development, decency, and altruism. In this lecture, Annebella Pollen explores how these comic adventures, particularly when triangulated with the camera promotions and children’s photographs on parallel pages, offer a productive space for understanding children’s media production and the mediation of their world. Register here. 38 West 86th St, Lecture Hall. $15 General; $12 Seniors; FREE for people with a college or university affiliation or museum ID, people with disabilities and caregivers, and BGC members.

7:30 p.m. Jeremy Dutcher’s Motewolonuwok A truly one-of-a-kind modern talent, the composer, historian, activist, and performer Jeremy Dutcher represents the Indigenous Neqotkuk people of New Brunswick, Canada. He identifies as a “Two-Spirit” song carrier, an Indigenous term encompassing the intersecting identities of gender, sexuality, and culture for those who might otherwise be labeled as LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous. Dutcher gained international acclaim for his Polaris Prize-winning debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, which combined his own compositions with samples of his ancestors’ voices from century-old anthropological wax cylinder recordings. His latest album, Motewolonuwok, is a moving exploration of contemporary Indigeneity and Dutcher’s place within it. Having previously only vocalized exclusively in his endangered language of Wolastoqey, this new work marks Dutcher’s first time writing and singing in English, providing a direct line of communication that platforms his community’s stories of resilience for all to experience. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.

Thursday, March 21st

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tucker Greenmarket Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.

1 p.m. until 2 p.m. The Gerson Cultural Art Series: Judah Goldman, Singer and Musician Judah is a Jewish multi-instrumentalist entertainer, songwriter and musician born and raised in New York City. Drawing on a variety of styles and influences, Judah offers a unique, exciting dynamic array of performances ranging from the classical and bluegrass to folk and jazz singalongs, all the way to rock performances. 2nd Floor of Council Hosue, 241 W 72nd St. FREE.

1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Closer-Look Tour Join us for a public tour of current exhibitions, Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North and Marvels of My Own Inventiveness, led by AFAM educators. Meet in the Museum atrium at 1:00 p.m. Please email education@folkartmuseum.org for free registration. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square. FREE.

4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Creating Resin Coasters for Teens Pour the resin into a silicone coaster mold, create your own design with the filler contents, leave it to set, and pick it up on a later date! Plus, come get FREE SNACKS! Cookies! Soda! And more! St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.

6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Valerie Coleman’s Portraits of Josephine Journey through the life of Josephine Baker with Valerie Coleman’s Portraits of Josephine, a wind quintet dedicated to the iconic entertainer and her legacy. Playwright and actor Kirya Traber joins the Orchestra of St. Luke’s for the performances, weaving her original narrative together with Coleman’s musical memoir. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.

6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Fighting for Our Lives: Women and AIDS The Center for Women’s History’s current exhibition, Women’s Work, highlights women’s HIV and AIDS activism, and a new season of WNYC’s podcast Blindspot features an extraordinary group of women who challenged the status quo around HIV and AIDS from behind the walls of a maximum security prison in New York. Join us as activists share the story of how they fought to be seen, heard, and treated for HIV and AIDS at a time when the disease was thought to affect only men. Along the way, they took on the CDC, the Social Security system, and bias against women within the healthcare system in order to gain access to treatment, resources, and basic rights. Register here. The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE.

6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Taylor Swift Sing-Along with Shuga! Come dressed in your fave Eras lewks and ready to hit the high notes as we celebrate the final week of MAD’s smash exhibition, Taylor Swift: Storyteller, with a Taylor Swift sing-along hosted by drag superstar Shuga Cain. The actress, recording artist, and performer returns to MAD to lead the way as we sing/scream Taylors’s top hits and fan favorites in The Theater at MAD. Fun for all ages! MAD, Jerome & Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbu Circle. $25 general; $13 members.

7 p.m. 112th: The Urban Range Poets Join us for a reading with The Urban Range Poets to celebrate recent books by Stephen Massimilla, Ruth Danon, David Groff, Amy Holman, Soraya Shalforoosh, and Elaine Sexton. The featured poets will be joined by Elisabeth Frost, Melissa Hotchkiss, Hermine Meinhard, and more! Register here. Book Culture, 536 West 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). FREE.

7 p.m. B&N: Xochitl Gonzalez’s Anita de Monte Laughs Last: A Novel Author Xochitl Gonzalez discusses ANITA DE MONTE LAUGHS LAST: A NOVEL with Miwa Messer for a POURED OVER live podcast taping. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.

7:30 p.m. NEGRITA Film Screening NEGRITA, the debut documentary film from director Magdalena Albizu, interrogates the cultural prejudice and presumptions surrounding the lives of Afro Latina women in America. Following the screening, the director will engage in a post-show Q&A to discuss her process of embracing her African history and her family’s struggle to accept her journey. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.

11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Courtney Wright Big Band. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.

Friday, March 22nd

8 a.m. until 2 p.m. 97th Street Greenmarket This year-round market features produce from southern New Jersey, Orange County, NY, and the Hudson Valley, as well as eggs, grass-fed meat, fish, cheese, and more. 97th St between Columbus & Amsterdam. FREE.

4 p.m. Violin Competition Finals Selected finalists will perform LIGETI Violin Concerto with piano accompaniment. The winner will be performing with AXIOM on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Alice Tully Hall, conducted by Jeffrey Milarsky. Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.

4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Gallery Talk with Martha McNamara: Tovookan’s Tale: Pictorial Autobiography and Anti-Slavery Narrative in Antebellum America The cotton banner on view in the exhibition Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North depicts Pedro Tovookan Parris’ journey from East Africa to New England in the early 1840s. In three evocative images, Pedro Tovookan recorded his experiences of enslavement, trans-Atlantic transportation, and, ultimately, a life of freedom in western Maine. In this gallery talk at the Museum, Professor McNamara will discuss her research into the life of Pedro Tovookan Parris and his extraordinary visual autobiography. Space for this program is limited and registration is required. For details or to register, please email: education@folkartmuseum.org. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square. FREE.

8:30 p.m. Echoes of Freedom: A Tribute to Phillis Wheatley Peters Widely recognized as the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, Phillis Wheatley Peters was a West African child captured and sold into the transatlantic slave trade who was found to be a prodigy and became a significant voice in the movement to end slavery in America. Known internationally for her eloquent elegies and ecclesiastical statements of human dignity throughout the late 1700s, Wheatley Peters’ work is a unique entry into the lyric sheets of the American Songbook. In honor of Women’s History Month, AFROPUNK and Lincoln Center present a two-part event celebrating the contributions of this pioneering poet and author. The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center. Choose-What-You-Pay.

11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Courtney Wright Big Band. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.

Saturday, March 23rd

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tucker Greenmarket Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.

9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Morningside Park’s Down to Earth Farmer’s Market Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers, baked goods, fresh fish and seafood, beef, poultry, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, pickles and pantry staples such as cornmeal polenta, wheat flour, roasted nuts, and dried pasta. Corner of 110th St. & Manhattan Ave.

11 a.m. Shamarr Allen Join us for a free family-friendly show as Shamarr Allen brings his signature sounds back to Lincoln Center! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, the composer, writer, producer, and lead vocalist/trumpeter of “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs,” Allen’s musical influences include jazz, Hip-Hop, rock, funk, blues, and country. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talent, his family-friendly performances transcend musical boundaries. A performance by Allen is the True Orleans experience, designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.

11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Drag Story Hour Enjoy activities for children and adults on Simultaneous Saturdays, named in honor of Sonia Delaunay’s own term for her practice, Simultanism, which describes both her use of bright, contrasting colors and her desire to apply her art to all aspects of life. Drag Story Hour features glamorous drag artists, Sonia Delaunay-themed read-alouds, and art and coloring activities for kids. Neurodiverse and neurotypical visitors are welcome; visual schedules, multi-sensory learning, and movement are incorporated. Register here. 18 West 86th Street, BGC Gallery. FREE.

12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. Art Workshop Drop in to the Bard Graduate Center Gallery’s Atelier Simultané, where book artist Kitty Maryatt will discuss and demonstrate the art of pochoir, a technique practiced by Sonia Delaunay. Maryatt uses stencils to apply layer upon layer of pigment, painstakingly recreating La Prose du Transsibérien et de la Petite Jehanne de France. The work, a collaboration between Delaunay and poet Blaise Cendrars, is considered one of the most important artists’ books ever to have been produced. 18 West 86th St. FREE with Gallery Admission.

1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Gallery Tour Join a tour of Sonia Delaunay: Living Art led by a Bard Graduate Center gallery educator. Tours focus on a curated selection of objects in the exhibition that you can study alongside BGC students and scholars. Linger after the tour to explore the exhibition at your own pace. 18 West 86th St. FREE with Gallery Admission.

2 p.m. until 4 p.m. One-on-One Computer Help with Digital Grandparents Get in person help with computers, the internet, expand your knowledge, or get help with a specific task or question. We’re here to help! St. Agnes Library. FREE.

2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Rated PG-13, 142 mins. St. Agnes Library. FREE.

2 p.m.; 7 p.m. Ethics and the Theater Presents: True West by Sam Shepard Our staged reading and talkback series continues with two performances of Sam Shepard’s 1980 play, directed by David Adam Gill. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.

7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. K-pop Dance Night with DJ Moobek K-pop music has already influenced every kind of contemporary sound, from the Billboard charts to the Broadway stage. Now, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center New York, K-pop’s unstoppable beats and powerful melodies take over Lincoln Center for a dance party series designed for all fans of the genre. Moobek (aka DJ Y.U.P.), an award-winning South Korean EDM producer and international touring DJ, brings 22 years of experience playing Hip-Hop, EDM, and top-40 mainstream to the Atrium dance floor. After spending years touring Asia’s most prestigious clubs and global festivals, Moobek permanently relocated from South Korea to the U.S. in 2015. The evening begins with a short movement tutorial and a dazzling showcase presentation by South Korean-born professional dancer and educator Gyeun Jeong aka Lobel. Bring a friend or meet a new one on the dance floor and prepare to live out all your K-pop dreams!David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.

11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Courtney Wright Big Band. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.

Sunday, March 24th

12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Carlo Maghirang’s MA-NA-NANG-GAL Filipino mythmaking meets technology in Carlo Maghirang’s MA-NA-NANG-GAL, a sculpture series based on the Filipino folklore creature of the same name. It is a retelling of the popular myth through the artist’s personal lens of displacement and migration. Using a series of contemporary and digital fabrication processes—from photo manipulation/collage, generative AI, and 3D modeling, Maghirang reimagines the manananggal, not as terrifying monsters, but instead as a premonition of the future—a utopian vision of a lineage of people who are able to exist in two. Hearst Plaza. FREE.

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.

9 a.m. until 4 p.m. 77th/79th Street Greenmarket Located on beautiful, tree-lined Columbus Avenue, this year-round market stretches from 77th St. each Sunday. Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, shoppers will find grass-fed beef, goat cheese, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, apple cider, and a large variety of fruit and vegetables. Columbus Ave between 77th St and 81st St (farmers selling at both ends of the construction wall).

10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Spring Market Pop-Up Today, Grand Bazaar NYC is the oldest, largest, and most diverse curated weekly market in New York City. It’s purpose-driven providing much-needed affordable retail space to local independent artists, designers, craft-makers, vintage and antique dealers, and artisanal food entrepreneurs, while passing on 100% of its profits to four local public schools, benefitting over 2,000 children. 100 West 77th Street (Columbus & Amsterdam).

11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform with Anne Klaeysen: The Encampment for Citizenship Empowers Youth Online: Click to join at start | ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424; To join by phone (audio only), dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above. In-person: The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.

11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Spring Blooming Hike Spring has sprung. Flowers and trees are in full bloom this season. Learn some ways to identify these spring beauties and the important roles they play in our ecosystem. Entrance – East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park. FREE.

1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Living History: Step into Madam C.J. Walker’s Salon Did you know that Madam C.J. Walker was the first female self-made millionaire in America? In the face of many challenges, she developed and sold a line of haircare for Black women and trained other Black women to start salons. Discover how Madam C.J. Walker developed a successful, nationwide business that benefited herself, and Black people across America. The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.

3 p.m. Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series | American Brass Quintet Online and in person: Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. $25; Members $12.50.

7 p.m. B&N: Rebecca Serle discusses EXPIRATION DATES with Laura Dave Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome Rebecca Serle, the New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer for a live, virtual discussion of her highly anticipated new novel, EXPIRATION DATES. Rebecca will be in discussion with bestselling author Laura Dave for this special event! Online. FREE.