THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

These are the week’s events beginning March 16th, 2026. Check them out below, and email us at info@westsiderag.com to tell us about any upcoming events or those we might have missed.

Ongoing

MAD for a Cause: Kid Zone Coat Drive In conjunction with the exhibition Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births, MAD is working with community partner Kid Zone to collect coats and warm winter essentials for NYC children seeking asylum or in temporary housing. Everyone is welcome to drop off new or gently used coats, snow pants, scarves, hats, gloves or mittens, winter shoes, boots and other items at The Store at MAD or the 6th floor Education Center. Organized by Designing Motherhood artist Tamar Ettun, Kid Zone is a mutual aid group that distributes essential supplies, art, and toys for asylum-seeking children. Learn more at @tamarettun. Through March 15. Museum of Arts and Design, Jerome and Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbus Circle.

Betina Zolkower Photography Exhibit Stop by Betina Zolkower’s photography exhibit. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ms. Zolkower has lived in New York since 1987. She has been making photographs and exhibiting her work in Buenos Aires and New York City for the past 30 years. In the summer of 2023, some of her images were included in an exhibition of Latin American women photographers at Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery. Through March. The 83rd and Broadway ‘gallery.’ FREE.

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.

10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fishing at the Harlem Meer (Wed-Sun) The Harlem Meer is a thriving aquatic ecosystem that supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants and microorganisms. Some of the fish living in the Meer include large-mouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. Fishing poles are available to borrow as part of the catch and release program at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. Instruction and complimentary fish bait are also provided. A picture ID is required. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. 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).

12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Peter Rubie’s Saturday Tartina Jazz Brunch (Sat) Weekly jazz brunch duos and trios, and more, with guitarist Peter Rubie, (opposite the beautiful gardens of the cathedral of St John the Divine), featuring some of New York’s finest established and emerging jazz singers and instrumentalists. Downtown you’d have to stay up late and pay a music charge to see these guys. No Cover! Atmosphere is relaxed, children are welcome, food is excellent by Executive Chef Federico Terminiello. To find out who’s featured each Saturday, check on the Thursday before the gig with any of the following: Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor-Events, AllAboutJazz.com – Jazz Near You. Tartina restaurant, 1034 Amsterdam Ave. (at W 111th St).

12 p.m. City Girls Who Walk (Sun) City Girls Who Walk is a group that brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Every Sunday, hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! No sign up is required. Please Note: Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group’s Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog. Central Park West & 72nd Street. FREE.

2 p.m. until 3 p.m. PingPod’s Senior Social Smash Join us for open play, a fun event for seniors at all skill levels meant to socialize and find other partners to stay active. PingPod is a fully automated facility for the practice of Table Tennis. Tables can be booked through an app, customers can use the scoring systems and the replays for their best shots and the funniest moments. West 99th PingPod, 243 W99th St (at Broadway). $24/hour per Open Pod (4-6 players).

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. until 8 p.m. Every Body Sing (Wed) A new choir for everyone. For more info, see our website or email: cantituttinyc@gmail.com. Grace & St Paul’s Church, 123 W 71st St.

6:30 p.m. until 8 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.

6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Chinese) Mahjong (Thurs) Beginner-friendly, all levels are welcome no MJ card needed. Free to play! Food and drink available for purchase. All levels are welcome including absolute beginners. No need to RSVP, just show up ready to play! Questions? contact sharonschanzer@gmail.com. Sign up here to be added to the mailing list. Mochi Dolci, 222 W 79th (between Amsterdam Ave & Broadway). $15 cover usable toward food, etc.

Monday, March 16th

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 experiencia. Por favor trae tu propria colchoneta de yoga. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway. FREE.

10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Riverside Field House: Spring Bodyroll Bodyroll is a dance practice pulsing with pure joy. Classes ignite embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, we’ll tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetics, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged! 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE.

2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday Matinee: Cleo From 5 to 7 (1962) Join us for a Monday Matinee: Celebrating Women’s History at the St. Agnes Library featuring new classic and contemporary films! Cleo From 5 to 7 (Agnes Varda, 1962). Selfish pop singer Cleo has two hours to wait until the results ofher biopsy come back. After an ominous tarot card reading, she visits her friends, all of whom fail to give her the emotional support she needs. Wandering around Paris, she finally finds comfort talking with a soldier in a park. On leave from the Algerian War, his troubles put hers in perspective. As they talk and walk, Cleo comes to terms with her selfishness, finding peace before the reults come back. (NR, 90 mins). St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

2:30 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics Join Society Member and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frank J. Corigliano on the first and third Monday of every month for a 45-minute online session exploring participant-driven topics in psychology and science from an ethical perspective. This program is open to everyone, and we welcome you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion! Online. FREE.

7 p.m. Book Reading: Martin Agee with Marcia Butler Join us for a reading and celebration for recent release of Not a Violin with the author, Martin Agee. Marcia Butler, author most recently of Dear Virginia, Wait for Me, will join as conversant. It is the rare writer who can enter the mysterious world of music making and then conjure words that come very close to describing an experience that is arguably near impossible to describe. Martin Agee, a prominent New York City violinist, does just this in his debut poetry collection, Not a Violin. From the horizon of a childhood Kansas prairie to the intimate space between his chin and violin, to Carnegie Hall and a Broadway show pit amidst Mahler and Sondheim, Agee plumbs the human condition with wisdom and empathy. His poems are lyrical and assured and funny and heartbreaking, all at once, making this marvelous collection a joy to read. Register here. Book Culture, 536 W 112th St. FREE.

Tuesday, March 17th

8 a.m. 14th Annual Book Day Our yearly city-wide book giveaway! We celebrate every St. Patrick’s Day with the most cherished of Irish traditions: sharing our stories. The IAC family of volunteers, staff, sponsors and supporters, along with our partners at the New York City Council, will once again be handing out free books at Book Day pop-up stations in all five boroughs. Alongside titles by Irish and Irish-American writers, this year’s initiative will also feature work exploring the lives of working people, and histories shaped by labor movements, across communities. 72nd and Broadway station, 1 train. FREE.

8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Bodyweight Blast Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels! 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE.

10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. ; 2 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. Lucky Me! Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Lucky Charms We Carry Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making art inspired by symbols of luck, gratitude, and the joy of finding magic in everyday moments. Ages 5 and up are welcome to join us in Lucky Charms We Carry. Color a tote bag and add a personalized charm keychain with positive words and symbols of luck! CMOM, The Tisch Building, 212 W 83rd St, 1st Floor | Makerspace. $18 General; Child $18; Senior $15; Visitor with Disabilities $15; Infant – Under 1 Year FREE.

2:45 p.m. Lucky Me! Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Tape and Take Map Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making art inspired by symbols of luck, gratitude, and the joy of finding magic in everyday moments. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making your own treasure map. Tear and stick strips of washi tape to a piece of paper. Will the taped paths lead to a pot of gold? Don’t forget to add decorations using drawing tools and collage materials. Ages 4 and younger. CMOM, The Tisch Building, 212 W 83rd St, 3rd Floor | PlayWorks. $18 General; Child $18; Senior $15; Visitor with Disabilities $15; Infant – Under 1 Year FREE.

3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Kids’ STEAM: 3D Printing Learn to use 3D design programs Tinkercad and Dremel, and how they work with our 3D Dremel Printer. Then, explore your creative side and design your own mini creation using Tinkercad! Once the design is complete, we’ll print them out for you to keep! Bring your own laptop or borrow one with your library card. Space is limited to the first 3 children. A sign-up sheet will be available at the circulation desk on the day of the event. This program is for children ages 8 and up ONLY. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Tone Up Tuesday Tone up Tuesday is a 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong — all while fitting into real life. This class can be done entirely with bodyweight (no equipment needed). Light weights, bands, or other equipment are optional for those who want an extra challenge. Modifications are always offered, making this class great for all fitness levels. We recommend that you bring a towel, water bottle, and yoga mat. Central Park Gardens – Community Room, 50 W 97th St. FREE.

6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Electro Burn Get ready to ignite your energy in this heart pumping dance cardio session! This class is designed to get the entire body moving at its full potential. Let loose and have fun as we move to electro-pop hits from all the decades. Instructor: Angela Czajkowski. NYPL- Bloomingdale Library, 150 W 100th St. FREE.

Wednesday, March 18th

9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Riverside Field House: Spring Yoga 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 in Riverside Park. FREE.

11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Dear Irving: A Love Letter to American Song from Berlin to Gershwin A concert celebrating the enduring brilliance of Irving Berlin and the Great American Songbook, brought vividly to life by the award winning Americana duo Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter backed by an ensemble of New York’s finest musicians. Blending airtight harmonies with piano, accordion, and guitar, Papernik and Poindexter weave Berlin’s timeless songs with works by his contemporaries—including Gershwin—into a warm, witty, and deeply American journey. This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here. Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 10th floor of the Rose Building. FREE.

1 p.m. Wednesdays at One: Music for Piano Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway. FREE.

4 p.m. Concerto Competition Finals BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2. Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.

6 p.m. Gothic Aryan Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is widely celebrated as a draughtsman, architect, and restorer of medieval buildings. A national hero in France, Viollet-le-Duc tends to be plucked out of the complex nexus of colonialism and nationalism which molded much of his thinking. Indeed, Viollet-le-Duc’s friendship with Arthur de Gobineau, who wrote the Essay on the Inequality of the Races, is understudied given that Gobineau’s theories of race inflected the architect-scholar’s thinking from the 1850s until his death in 1878. Such theories of racial development allowed comparisons between the “primitive” nature of the medieval and the “primitive” quality assigned to the art newly introduced to Western Europe by colonization. In this lecture, Risham Majeed examines how medieval sculpture came to be racialized and understood as “primitive” and “originary” through Viollet-le-Duc’s design for its display in the museums of the Trocadéro Palace (1878–1937). Register here. 38 W 86th St, BGC 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 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wealth: Patronage and the Arts Experts explore the economy of philanthropy and patronage in American culture, and how they shape the performing arts and cultural institutions. They will refer to The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith’s seminal text on economics and value, as well as the oratorio of the same name that the NY Phil is premiering that week by David Lang, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music as well as The Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music at the New York Philharmonic. This conversation is part of a five-event series examining the American experience in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Moderated by renowned ethnomusicologist, historian, and Juilliard faculty member Fredara Hadley, each discussion is scheduled to last one hour and will be followed by an audience Q&A. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.

7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. B&N: Billy Porter celebrates SONGBIRD IN THE LIGHT Please join us here at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming Billy Porter celebrating the release of SONGBIRD IN THE LIGHT. RSVP here. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of SONGBIRD IN THE LIGHT from B&N UWS is required to join the meet & greet.

7:30 p.m. Future Stages Festival | Auras and Emanations An evening of new music by Juilliard composers. Edward Bilous, Director; Produced by the Center for Creative Technology. A preconcert talk at 7pm is free and open to all ticket holders. Rosemary and Meredith Willson Theater, 155 W. 65th St. $20.

7:30 p.m. Quinteto Latino Quinteto Latino exists to celebrate, empower, and amplify Latina/o/e identity in classical music, creating a more inclusive and equitable future through performances, education, and mentoring. Miller Recital Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.

8 p.m. ELLA & THE DUKE In the storied history of American music, you’d be hard pressed to find a duo as influential, as lasting, and as awe-inspiringly talented as that of vocalist Ella Jane Fitzgerald and composer Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington—immortally known as Ella and The Duke. Lincoln Center’s American Songbook introduces a new narrated concert honoring Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington’s shared legacy, as portrayed by the lead singer of The Family Stand and accomplished soloist Sandra St. Victor alongside multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producer and pianist Mark Batson. Fitzgerald and Ellington’s paths to greatness could not have been more different, yet a reciprocal respect for one another’s artistry birthed a creative friendship that set the standard for the American Songbook. St. Victor and Batson present the music and lives of these legendary artists with candor and wit, finding parallels between their own personal experiences and those of their inspirations. You’ll bear witness to the icons’ journeys from Fitzgerald’s first appearance at The Apollo and Ellington’s teenage work as a sign painter, to the megastardom that awaited them. St. Victor and Batson’s combined decades of storytelling and music-making experience spark a perfect storm of talent, making this one-of-a-kind theater experience one that you won’t want to miss! The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle (6th Floor of the Deutsche Bank Center). Pay-what-you-wish.

Thursday, March 19th

11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Creative Writing at the Library We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about writing. Open to all adults. No experience necessary. Please bring a notebook. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Alignment Yoga This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility. Class starts seated in a chair to better isolate each muscle group, followed by bringing your practice onto the mat (or staying seated, if you wish!). Join this class and rediscover fun facts about each body part that makes up the whole of who you are. Experience isn’t necessary, and all levels are welcome- join in with an open heart and open mind. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway. FREE.

4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tech Help with New York Cares Get in person help with computers, the internet, expand your knowledge, or get help with a specific talk or question. We’re here to help! St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Teen Trivia: Women’s History Month Edition Join us for a fun afternoon of trivia in celebration of Women’s History Month. There will be prizes (and snacks!). For ages 13 to 18 years. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Cinema Club: Modern Times (1936) Join us each month to discuss a great work of classic and contemporary cinema! Our format is nearly identical to a book club but instead of discussing a book, we will discuss a movie. Please be sure to screen the film prior to meeting! This month we will be discussing Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (2023). St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Juliana Soltis Recital The works of Johann Sebastian Bach have inspired millions – but what if the music we know and love was incomplete? Cellist Juliana Soltis returns to the Library for the Performing Arts to celebrate the Baroque master’s birthday with a performance that upends more than 200 years of tradition in reviving the long-lost practice of improvisation in Bach’s beloved cello suites. Featuring the rarely-heard five-string violoncello piccolo, this is Bach’s music as it has waited centuries to be heard. Register here. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.

7 p.m. Caila Klaiss discusses & signs KENNEDY SLOANE GETS SCOOPED Please join us here at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming Caila Klaiss discussing and signing KENNEDY SLOANE GETS SCOOPED. Faster than details break in a news story, Kennedy Sloane gets scooped. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of KENNEDY SLOANE GETS SCOOPED from B&N UWS is required to join the signing line.

7:30 p.m. Ensemble Connect Gabriella SMITH Tessellations; Emily LIUSHEN World premiere, commissioned by Juilliard; NELHYBEL Brass Trio; MOZART Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452. Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.

7:30 p.m. Meadow, Wildflowers The New York Times called the American Modern Opera Company’s Summer for the City 2025 season “a milestone” both for the performers and for Lincoln Center. This spring, AMOC* returns to Lincoln Center for a series of one-night-only presentations of new and foundational compositions. The March program spotlights a formidable chamber music collective constructed of AMOC* core ensemble members including violinist/violist Miranda Cuckson, violinist Keir GoGwilt, and cellist Coleman Itzkoff. Together, they will play “Wildflowers,” a new and intricate miniature duet for violins by Juri Seo, and “Meadow,” composer Linda Catlin Smith’s gently wandering, gradually unfolding string trio. The program closes with a rendition of selected movements from “Limin’,” the Canadian composer/pianist Stewart Goodyear’s suite for violin and keys that draws inspiration from American and Caribbean scenes and dances. “Limin'” will feature Cuckson and a special guest appearance from Goodyear on piano. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.

8 p.m. Ruthie Ann Miles: Perfectly Imperfect One of Broadway’s brightest stars shines on a stage of her own when Tony Award–winning musical actress Ruthie Ann Miles headlines her very first solo concert. Renowned for her remarkable vocal and emotional range, the Hawai’i native and New York resident has established a passionate fan base following show-stopping turns in The King And I and McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater; The Light in the Piazza; Here Lies Love; Sunday in the Park With George; and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Miles has also brought her talent to bear for major television parts (“The Americans,” “All Rise”) and memorable voice acting (Over the Moon, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane). Now, drawing from the lessons and challenges of her personal history and professional journey, Miles delights American Songbook audiences with a deeply intimate evening of story and song, giving voice to the multi-faceted roles within her: artist, daughter, wife, and mother. Ruthie Ann Miles’ singular soprano voice lights up The Appel Room at this unforgettable, one-night-only performance. The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 (6th Floor of the Deutsche Bank Center). Choose-What-You-Pay.

11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Mariel Bildsten and Her Band. Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St. $15 walkups only. 1 drink minimum per person. (Cover waived for 9pm Dizzy’s Club set attendees and Mainstage attendees. Drink minimum waved for student ticket holders.)

Friday, March 20th

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.

11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Chair Yoga We’re delighted to introduce a new weekly wellness program at the Society: Chair Yoga led by experienced instructor Sara Jane Wellock. Trained in India in 2009, Sara brings a deep, compassionate approach to teaching and a gift for meeting students exactly where they are. Her classes are gentle, accessible, and tailored to the needs and requests of participants. The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. Members: $10/class; Non-members: $15/class.

3 p.m. until 5 p.m. HIGH BEGINNER Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up, not in high school). Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! No registration required. St. Agnes Library. FREE.

4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Author Talk with Chris Holcombe Join us in conversation with UWS autor Chris Holcombe on his first book The Double Vice: The First Hidden Gotham Novel! Set in the LGBTQ+ clubs of 1920s NYC, Hidden Gotham exposes and explores that fabulous yet gritty life during The Decade That Roared. His work features engaging characters, whip-smart dialogue, and page-turning plots. He also infuses real Queer history and at least one “seriously, what?!” Prohibition factoid into every book. All written in an immersive, atmospheric writing style. Come celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the first book that launched the series, The Double Vice! St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Crafts and Classics Club In the spirit of a classic quilting bee, we will be designing and sewing our own applique quilt squares. Learn how to select your fabric, cut out your shapes, and put it all together with hand stitching. Each square will form a piece of a Crafts and Classics Club quilt to be completed at the end of our five week session. As you create your quilt square, settle in for a cozy read aloud of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women. Each week we’ll hear about the adventures of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, along with their neighbor Teddy Laurence, as they grow up together in 1860s Massachusetts. Lower level at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). FREE with pay-as-you-wish admission.

6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Riverside Field House: Mat Pilates Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE.

6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Uptown Film Center Movie Night: In America National Book Award-winning novelist Colum McCann (Let the Great World Spin) will be on hand to introduce a special screening of the acclaimed 2002 drama about an Irish immigrant family in 1980s New York City. Told through the eyes of two young daughters, director Jim Sheridan’s deeply personal film captures the exhilaration and hardship of starting over, the intimacy of immigrant communities, and the quiet acts of solidarity that make survival possible in an unfamiliar city. This screening is part of Uptown Film Center’s ongoing series Tales of the Immigrant City. The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). $12.

7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Spotlight: Frolic Hairology Spotlight: A Night at the Atrium showcases burlesque at its finest. Empowered, illustrious, and fierce. An evening of live performance and multimedia experiences, Hairology brings together some of today’s most innovative Black burlesque and drag performers in an exploration of cultural hybridity within the global Black diaspora. Featuring a star-studded lineup including: Foxy Belle Afriq, Abby Fantastic, Thee Suburbia, Dr. Bethy “YAA Elombe” Victorin, Rain Supreme, Junior Mintt, ILOV GRATE and special guests Jack Rabbit Slims and Susie Dahl. *Please note: This performance contains partial nudity and other adult themes. Audience discretion is advised. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.

7:30 p.m. Jeanine Tesori & Brian Crawley’s Violet Performed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a full Deaf Broadway cast and accompanied by the original Broadway cast album, Jeanine Tesori’s Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she boards a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, and nominated for a Tony, Violet features show-stopping anthems, ranging from American roots to folk to gospel, with a score from Tony-winning composer and Lincoln Center Visionary Artist Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by the acclaimed Brian Crawley. Deaf Broadway, synonymous with authentically Deaf musical theater, returns to Lincoln Center after their previous smash productions of RENT and Waitress: The Musical (pictured above). This remarkable company is guided by their overlying mission to provide unprecedented visual access to classic musical works of the American theater for those whose primary and native language is American Sign Language, creating a more equitable shared evening for hearing and Deaf audiences alike. Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. Choose-What-You-Wish.

7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Ethics and the Theater Presents: Doubt Our staged reading and discussion series continues with John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: Sister Aloysius believes that something is rotten at the school over which she presides as principal. She suspects that her colleague, Father Flynn, has behaved improperly with boys under his charge. Are her suspcions well founded? Or are they rooted in her discomfort with the popular priest and his more liberal and humane approach to religion and teaching? Starring Susanna Frazer, Chris Daftsios, Marsha Regis, Melissa Inclan Verdugo. Narrated by Bonnie Bean. Directed by Katrin Hilbe. Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-show talkback exploring the ethical issues raised by the play with the cast and director. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.

8 p.m. Dez Duron: All My Tomorrows Maybe Happy Ending was the biggest hit of last year’s Broadway musical season, winning six Tony Awards and paving the way for a breakout performance from first-time Broadway performer, Dez Duron. This spring, the in-demand leading man shares his love for the magic of a ballad with a one-night-only performance as part of American Songbook. Through a mix of beloved standards and unexpected selections, Duron’s debut Lincoln Center concert, directed by Teddy Bergman (KPOP on Broadway), traces the legacy of the American crooner. From Bennett to Martin, Sinatra to Tormé, the sound of the canonical balladeer signals romance, masculinity, and longing. What does it mean to be a crooner today? With his signature charisma and silky vocal style on full display, Duron offers a love letter and exploration of this classic American musical form, reframing it for the modern stage. The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 (6th Floor of the Deutsche Bank Center). Choose-What-You-Pay.

Saturday, 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 5 p.m. Ethical Night Rangers: ‘All Things Being Equal: Equinox Celebration’ Step into balance as we welcome the Spring Equinox. This special gathering honors the moment when day and night are in perfect harmony. We’ll explore the rich history and astronomy of this unique calendar event, celebrating nature’s rhythm and the official start of spring. We’ll head across the street to Central Park and explore the trees around us, to determine whether they are soon waking from their winter sleep. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.

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.

12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Living History: The Origins of K-pop Photocards Did you know that K-pop photocards have a connection with historical figures such as Queen Victoria and Frederick Douglass? People in the mid 1800s got swept up in collecting mini photographs called cartes de visites or CDVs of actors, royalty, activists, musicians, and even their own friends and family members. Join us in celebrating the return of BTS with a look at the long history of photocards. Get your own CDV made and go home with a K-pop themed freebies. Lower level at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). FREE with Museum admission.

1 p.m. MAP Viola Studio Recital Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.

2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Movie: Anchorman (2004) Join us for a Saturday Afternoon Movie at the St. Agnes Library! This month our theme is No Business Like Show Business featuring classic and contemporary films about the entertainment industry! Anchorman (Adam McKay, 2004) March 21, 2pm A self-absorbed TV newsman in 1970s San Diego learns that the station is teaming him with – gasp! – a woman. A personal battle of the sexes ensues as the male news team attempt to derail the ambitious newcomer’s career. (Rated PG-13, 94 mins). St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Writers-A-Go-Go! Join the Hudson Classical Theater Company for an afternoon of ten minute plays! W.A.G.G. highlights the work of local contemporary playwrights, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company members. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the playwrights. 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE, but donations accepted.

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! No Registration Required, 18+. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.

7:30 p.m. Seen, Sound, Scribe For one night only, we gather for a community salon where Black and Brown women shape the night through visual art, creative practice, and care-filled curation. The program features artistic presentations, panel discussion, and music—all led by Hollis Heath, Vanessa L. German, Jillian Grace, Roella Oloro, and Kai the Universe. Each speaker focuses on their practice as curators, art makers, and space cultivators. They will speak about the heavy lift of making rooms where dignity can breathe, of the heart swell that follows building altars out of ordinary materials, and the communal power of bearing art as witness and as whetstone. Come ready to be changed in small, durable ways. Leave with new questions in your pocket and new light on your hands. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.

Sunday, March 22nd

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 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 Curt Collier Community lunch follows, free for first-time guests! Online or in person: New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.

11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday Story Time: Danza! Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s read-aloud, we’ll meet Amalia Hernández, a young girl in Mexico who loves to dance! In 1952, Amalia founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, bringing traditional Mexican folk dances to the stage, travelling the country and the world! Come hear her story in Danza!, written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. After the story, make your own Ballet Folklórico dancer! Lower level at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). FREE with Museum admission.

1 p.m. until 3 p.m. 2026 Anne Hill Blanchard Uncommon Artists Lecture Talks will present new research by curators and writers Nancy Ireson, Nontobeko Ntombela and Skye Arundhati Thomas, drawing on the themes and frameworks of the American Folk Art Museum’s modern and contemporary collection. Approaching modernisms from various times and geographies, this year’s lecture presents three painters who captured the world through dreamlike and symbolic perspectives, Henri Rousseau (1844 – 1910), Gladys Nomfanekiso Mgudlandlu (1917-1979) and Lalitha Lajmi (1932-2023). Register here. Online. FREE.

2 p.m. MSM Faculty Recital: Wael Farouk, Joanne Polk, and William Wolfram RACHMANINOFF Suite No. 2, Op. 17; AMR OKBA One Coin and Two Sides (World Premiere); ARENSKY Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos, Op. 15; ROSSINI (arr. D. Krug) The Barber of Seville Fantasie for piano six hands. Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.

7:30 p.m. Naumburg @ MSM presents Erin Wagner, mezzo-soprano, and Maureen Zoltek, piano, in Recital Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.

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