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.
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).
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Little Red’s Hood (Sat & Sun) Little Red’s Hood features a dozen hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. The story spotlights Little Red, a smart, young city dweller who is obsessed with her smartphone. Wulfric, a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth, crosses paths with Little Red on her travels to deliver her Grandma cupcakes and the trouble begins. This story offers a comical lesson on the importance to disconnect from our digital lives and enjoy real life moments with friends and family. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, W 79th St & West Drive, Central Park. $18 Adults; $12 Child.
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.
1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Lotus Garden (Sun) Stop by as the Lotus Garden opens for the season with select hours for the general public! For more information, visit the Facebook page, Instagram or website. If you would like to become a keyholder, which permits access 7 days a week during daylight hours, information is available on the website. W 97th St (above the parking garage, between Broadway and West End Ave). 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, April 6th
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.
2:30 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.
4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Theater History with Mel Join us for Season III of our lecture series that lifts the curtain on the world of musical theater with the former artistic director of NYC’s Musicals Tonight! Learn all about theater history, production, and artistry from an impresario and fan! Whether you are a lifelong theater lover, an aspiring performer, or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to get insider knowledge and deepen your appreciation for the magic of musicals. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Activists to Terrorists: How NSPM-7 Targets Non-Profits and Activists Join us to hear from targeted activists facing threats, along with legal experts battling the government in court, to learn how we can work together to protect each other, protect our civil liberties, and protect our climate. Hosted by Steven Donziger. Speakers TBA! Adler Hall at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE, but donations welcome.
7:30 p.m. MSM Percussion Ensemble Kyle Ritenauer (BM ’11, MM ’15), Director. Neidorff-Karpati Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
8 p.m. for colored girls Ntozake Shange’s enduring, epochal choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf celebrates its 50th anniversary with a reimagined musical treatment. In collaboration with Lincoln Center Visionary Artist Jeanine Tesori, composer Natalie Brown brings new dimensions to for colored girls, setting its text to song and extending the legacy of this canonical work. By weaving melody into Shange’s rhythm and language, Brown opens new points of access to its lasting themes of resilience, identity, and womanhood. Directed by Ellenore Scott, choreographer of the recent Broadway run of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, this presentation honors the original work’s groundbreaking impact while boldly reframing it for a contemporary audience. Together, Brown and Scott illuminate for colored girls’ brilliance and breathe new life into the poetry, musicality, and movement essential to the original production. This project asks what it means to carry forward an American cultural legacy; and how music can deepen the resonance of words that have already changed the world. *Please note: This performance contains adult themes and strong language. Audience discretion is advised; this show is intended for ages 13+. The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle. Choose-What-You-Pay.
Tuesday, April 7th
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.
1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all the nature that surrounds us on this walk through Central Park. Entrance – West 100 Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
5:30 p.m. Rush Hour Performance Juilliard Station 130 W. 66th 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.
7 p.m. 112th: Rachel Hadas, Chard deNiord, and Jason Schneiderman, with Phillis Levin Join us for a reading with poets Rachel Hadas, Chard deNiord, and Jason Schneiderman. Phillis Levin will introduce the event. Register here. Book Culture, 536 W 112th St. FREE.
7 p.m. B&N: Emma Brodie celebrates INTO THE BLUE with Julia Whelan Please join us in welcoming Emma Brodie to celebrate the release of INTO THE BLUE with Julia Whelan, an epic, decades-spanning love story that blazes through the worlds of acting and comedy and charts a connection unlike any other. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd and Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of INTO THE BLUE from B&N UWS is required to join the signing line.
7:30 p.m. 20th Annual International Student Concert Featuring works from China, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain. Miller Recital Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
Wednesday, April 8th
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.
12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Book Sale Check out our amazing book sale. Great prices and selection! All materials are donations from friends and neighbors of the library. CASH ONLY! St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
1 p.m. Wednesdays at One: Vocal Arts An afternoon of art song featuring students from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano Department. Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway. FREE.
5:30 p.m. Rush Hour Performance Juilliard Station, 130 W. 66th St. FREE.
6 p.m. Digital Technologies and Archaeological Reclamation Historical archaeologists are uniquely positioned to explore hidden histories—those events erased or otherwise obfuscated in the present—by facilitating a nuanced understanding of the past and its legacies in the present. This presentation explores how a range of digital technologies support archaeological reclamation, an emerging approach that positions archaeological expertise at the service of communities and the public. Dr. González-Tennant discusses several case studies from Florida and Texas to provide concrete examples of this community-centered approach to historical archaeology. These case studies illustrate the centrality of digital technologies—e.g., GIS (geographic information systems), GPR (ground penetrating radar), LiDAR (light detection and ranging), photogrammetry, and VR (virtual reality)—in revealing new historical truths that facilitate public dialogue and engagement. By examining the intersections between technology, community, and historical memory, González-Tennant seeks to contribute to ongoing conversations about the role of archaeology in promoting restorative justice and reconciliation. Register here. Bard Graduate Center, 38 West 86th Street, 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.
Thursday, April 9th
10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Forest Bathing for Children Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner. Children are naturally inspired and curious about nature. Forest Bathing is calming, sensory, and playful. On this guided walk, Lori Klamner, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide specializing in Urban Park, will include creating games, noticing shapes and textures of plants, and sharing stories. The location features stunning rock formations, towering trees, wintering flower beds, and the mighty Hudson River. All are welcome. Caregivers will be active participants. Register here. River Run Playground in Riverside Park, 83rd St and Riverside Dr. FREE.
12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. Gallery Tour Join a Thursday Tour and explore the Viollet-le-Duc Drawing Worlds exhibition with a Bard Graduate Center gallery educator. These tours are not comprehensive studies of the exhibition; rather they offer an opportunity to experience various ways of studying objects alongside BGC students and scholars. Tours last forty minutes and focus on a curated selection of objects. You are invited to stay and explore the rest of the exhibition at your own pace after the tour ends. Register here. Bard Graduate Center Gallery, 18 West 86th St. $15 General | $12 Seniors | FREE for people with a college or university affiliation or museum ID, people with disabilities and caregivers, and BGC members.
12:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Information Session for Spring English Classes Our series-based English classes meet one or two days a week for 10 weeks. Sessions run three times a year—plus a shorter summer cycle—and are offered for beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels. Students are required to take an English assessment test, so they can be placed in a class that matches their skill level. Classes meet one or two days per week. Space is limited. St. Agnes Library, The Pasculano Foundation Adult Learning Center, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
1 p.m. A Musical Legacy: San Juan Hill – Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood San Juan Hill, the historic neighborhood that once existed in the area around where Lincoln Center is today, was home to luminaries in ragtime, stride, jazz, mambo, musical theater, and more. This virtual program will explore the history of this neighborhood, featuring excerpts of the documentary San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood, directed by Emmy Award-winner Stanley Nelson and narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), with interactive musical demonstrations centering the rhythms and sounds of San Juan Hill and celebrating the musical innovation that flourished there! This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here. Online. 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.
5:30 p.m. Rush Hour Performance Juilliard Station, 130 W. 66th St. FREE.
7 p.m. Vocal Arts Second-Year Songbook An evening of music featuring second-year undergraduate students from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts. Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Passages Passages is a new collaborative work featuring Juilliard musicians and actors, conceived by playwright Ethan Luk and pianist Derek Wang. Fusing nature-inspired music by Schumann, Ives, and Crumb with original dramatic text written for the occasion, Passages unfolds in three chapters, setting a coming-of-age narrative against a series of shifting landscapes. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. MSM Opera Theatre: Opera Workshop Performance Gordon Ostrowski, Director. Miller Recital Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE, but tickets required.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Giovanni Martinez Big Band & Quintet. 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, April 10th
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.
11 a.m. until 12 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.
11 a.m.; 2 p.m. The Unexpected Gift Created especially for and with neurodivergent young people ages 7 and up, this whimsical world offers an intimate, accessible environment where guests are invited to explore, imagine, and connect through movement and play. Bursting with energy and acrobatic dance, The Unexpected Gift transforms ordinary objects into something extraordinary and magical—a multi-sensory wonderland built from the leftover boxes, ribbons, and wrapping paper of a celebration. This interactive performance, presented by the Glasgow-based dance-theater company Barrowland Ballet, invites playful exchange between performers and audience, allowing each child’s individuality and creativity to shine through. Note: This performance is a part of the Big Umbrella Festival, welcoming kids, teens, and adults for a series of multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging programming, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Clark Studio Theater, 7th floor of Rose Building, 165 W 65th St. Choose-What-You-Pay.
5:30 p.m. Forest Bathing We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground. River Run Playground in Riverside Park, 83rd Street and Riverside Dr. FREE.
6 p.m. Rush Hour Performance Juilliard Station, 130 W. 66th St. FREE.
7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 112th: April Litwit’s Book Club Join us for our Litwits Book Club meeting! We’ll be getting Greeky with Ayana Gray’s I, Medusa! Meddy wants to leave her island life behind, that’s why taking goddess Athena’s proposition to become a priestess was a no-brainer. In Athens, as Athena’s favored acolyte, she gets her first tastes of purpose and power. But after a drunken night between girl and god ends in violence, Medusa is punished for a crime she didn’t commit. Now she must embrace her new identity; not as a villain, but as a vigilante. Register here. Book Culture, 536 W 112th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Típica Novel Formed in NYC over 60 years ago, Típica Novel is a celebrated ensemble rooted in traditional Cuban charanga orchestration (flute, violins, and rhythm section) with a distinctly contemporary salsa sound. The band’s 1967 debut album, Do the Boogaloo with Orquesta Novel, immediately announced the eclectic and talented group as a force within the salsa movement. Típica Novel went on to release nine classic albums on the legendary Fania label between 1978 and 1989. With their imaginative, yet faithful, adaptations of Cuban genres such as son montuno, guaracha, guaguancó, and danzón, generations of music and dance lovers from around the world have embraced Típica Novel’s irresistible rhythms. While many of the combo’s original members have come and gone, the swing and magnetism of the band remains the same. Currently under the musical directorship of the renowned Panamanian flautist Mauricio Smith Jr., Típica Novel proudly keeps the legacy of the New York charanga sound alive. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Matt Ward Matt Ward (BM ’98), Conductor. Featuring thesis compositions of MSM composition students. Neidorff-Karpati Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Giovanni Martinez Big Band & Quintet. 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.)
Saturday, April 11th
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. until 12:30 p.m. Together in Song with Suzi Shelton and Friends Together in Song with Suzi Shelton and Friends is a vibrant early childhood music program dedicated to building community through shared musical experiences. Shelton and Friends foster connection, confidence, and creativity with songs celebrating kindness and inclusion, ensuring every child’s voice is heard. Children from ages 4-8 are invited to join award-winning singer/songwriter Suzi Shelton, alongside a diverse professional musician sharing their unique instrument, including violin, banjo, guitar.. Hands-on fun with shakers and scarves ensures every session is a joyful musical adventure! New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, LPA Cafe. FREE.
11 a.m.; 2 p.m. The Unexpected Gift Created especially for and with neurodivergent young people ages 7 and up, this whimsical world offers an intimate, accessible environment where guests are invited to explore, imagine, and connect through movement and play. Bursting with energy and acrobatic dance, The Unexpected Gift transforms ordinary objects into something extraordinary and magical—a multi-sensory wonderland built from the leftover boxes, ribbons, and wrapping paper of a celebration. This interactive performance, presented by the Glasgow-based dance-theater company Barrowland Ballet, invites playful exchange between performers and audience, allowing each child’s individuality and creativity to shine through. Note: This performance is a part of the Big Umbrella Festival, welcoming kids, teens, and adults for a series of multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging programming, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Clark Studio Theater, 7th floor of Rose Building, 165 W 65th St. Choose-What-You-Pay.
1 p.m. MAP Trumpet Studio Recital Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Misery (1990) Join us for a Saturday Afternoon Movie at the St. Agnes Library! This month our theme is Writer’s Block featuring classic and contemporary films about the struggles of being a writer! Featured film: Misery (Rob Reiner, 1990). Angry that he killed off her hero, a woman holds her favorite novelist hostage to make him write a new book the way she wants it. (Rated R, 107 mins). St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
2 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! 18+. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
7:30 p.m. Seen, Sound, Scribe Since 2022, Brooklyn’s own Mahogany L. Browne—a prolific writer and avid advocate for public art—has held the role of Lincoln Center’s inaugural Poet-in-Residence. Browne has written works of fiction, stage plays and critical essays, edited six anthologies, and authored another half-dozen poetry collections. For her ever-expanding Seen, Sound, Scribe series, Browne curates thought-provoking evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, poetry, and presentations of new work, presenting major poets and emerging voices on the New York literary scene. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Giovanni Martinez Big Band & Quintet. 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.)
Sunday, April 12th
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. The New Series | Satie’s “Vexations” An interdisciplinary performance. Juilliard Station, 130 W. 66th St. FREE.
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Reimagined and Refined: The Upcycled 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).
10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Family Studio: World-Building Dioramas Join MAD Artist Studios alum Rhea Barve for a fun morning of play with clay. Inspired by fossil beds and rock patterns, families will explore the life and geology of fantastical prehistoric worlds. We will use inlay and marbling techniques to make colorful clay dioramas with clay and found objects. For children ages five and up and their caregivers. Note: Tickets for adults are required and include Museum admission. Pre-registration is required for both children and caregivers, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. MAD, Jerome and Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbus Circle. $20 general; $10 members; FREE for ages 12 and under.
11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through Coaches from The Movement Creative teach the basics of parkour during this 6-week program. Build your strength, agility, coordination, and mobility with fun drills, partner exercises, and games. All ages! Parkour Park in Riverside Park South. FREE.
11 a.m. B&N: Jeanelle & Steven Teves present ROVER STARTS OVER Please join us for a special Saturday Storytime with authors Jeanelle and Steven Teves for a special presentation of ROVER STARTS OVER, a warm, funny story about comparison, confidence and the courage to keep going. Perfect for kids ages 3-8 and anyone still figuring out what they’re great at. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway, Upper Mezzanine level. FREE.
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform Guest and details TBA. Community lunch follows, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. Online and in person: New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
11 a.m.; 2 p.m. The Unexpected Gift Created especially for and with neurodivergent young people ages 7 and up, this whimsical world offers an intimate, accessible environment where guests are invited to explore, imagine, and connect through movement and play. Bursting with energy and acrobatic dance, The Unexpected Gift transforms ordinary objects into something extraordinary and magical—a multi-sensory wonderland built from the leftover boxes, ribbons, and wrapping paper of a celebration. This interactive performance, presented by the Glasgow-based dance-theater company Barrowland Ballet, invites playful exchange between performers and audience, allowing each child’s individuality and creativity to shine through. Note: This performance is a part of the Big Umbrella Festival, welcoming kids, teens, and adults for a series of multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging programming, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Clark Studio Theater, 7th floor of Rose Building, 165 W 65th St. Choose-What-You-Pay.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Spring Cherry Blossoms Hike Join the Urban Park Rangers on a super hike of all the best cherry trees in Central Park, from Pilgrim to Cherry Hill to the Great Hill and the Reservoir! Hopefully we catch them in peak bloom. Entrance – East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park. FREE.
2 p.m. The 9th Annual NextGen National Enjoy tomorrow’s stars today at The American Pops Orchestra’s (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition! Originally created in collaboration between the APO and Music Director Luke Frazier in 2018, the NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest is 100% free, giving students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO’s roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career. Join in the fun during the event by voting for your favorite competitor! David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Screening & Discussion: ‘Broadway, Bars and Fortune: A Story of Incarceration and Redemption’ Join us for a screening of this powerful new 40-minute documentary followed by a conversation w/ David Rothenberg, director Dr. Shuvendu Sen, and others! New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
5:30 p.m. String Miniatures AMY BEACH Romance for violin and piano Op. 23; AMY BEACH Romance Op. 23; ERNEST BLOCH Nigun; ANDREA CASARRUBIOS SEVEN; LEONARD FU “Albumblatt” Romanze für Violine und Klavier; ALEKSEY IGUDESMAN Funk the String; FRITZ KREISLER Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice Op. 6; FRITZ KREISLER Slavonic Fantasy; WILLIAM KROLL Banjo and fiddle; ALPHONSE HASSELMANS La Source Étude Op. 44; LU PEI Jasmine; JURI SEO Two Rhapsodies of Spring; WILLIAM GRANT STILL African Dancer; ISANG YUN Das Vögelchen; EUGÈNE YSAŸE Sonata for Solo Violin No. 3. Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.