Monday, August 3rd
40 in Focus: Summer Stage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian 830 Fifth Avenue. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free! From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park. This selection of intimate, rarely seen imagery gives viewers a look back at past decades of outdoor live music in New York City, a peek behind the curtain with never-before-seen backstage photos and honors those artists who have passed on. From the earliest performances with Sun Ra Arkestra and Mavis and Pop Staples, to legendary artists in memoriam like Tito Puente and Hugh Masekela and backstage shots of Buddy Guy and Darlene Love, this exhibition celebrates not only a photographer’s commitment to documenting performance but also celebrates a 40-year legacy of SummerStage.
Movie Monday: Shrek (2001) NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 3:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Free! Join us for a screening of Shrek (2001). A green ogre living a life of solitude in a far away swamp, Shrek is suddenly invaded by a horde of fairy tale characters
Carpet Time NYPL-Morningside Heights. 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free! In person Carpet Time. Join us for read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for everyone on the carpet in the Picture Book section on the 1st Monday of the month.
Tuesday, August 4th
40 in Focus: Summer Stage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian 830 Fifth Avenue. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free! From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park. This selection of intimate, rarely seen imagery gives viewers a look back at past decades of outdoor live music in New York City, a peek behind the curtain with never-before-seen backstage photos and honors those artists who have passed on. From the earliest performances with Sun Ra Arkestra and Mavis and Pop Staples, to legendary artists in memoriam like Tito Puente and Hugh Masekela and backstage shots of Buddy Guy and Darlene Love, this exhibition celebrates not only a photographer’s commitment to documenting performance but also celebrates a 40-year legacy of SummerStage.
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park Hippo Playground in Riverside Park. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Free! Art in the Park invites children ages 3-8 to learn about their local environment through a mix of arts & crafts activities. This hands-on, place-based curriculum builds kids’ appreciation for the plants, pollinators, and wildlife found in Riverside Park, and fosters their creativity.
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Amsterdam Ave., W 104 St and W 105 St. 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Teen Tabletop Games NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 3:00p.m – 4:00 p.m.. Free! Stop by Riverside Library’s teen space for some fun tabletop games throughout the summer. Some games up for play are: UNO, Chess, Jenga, Dominoes, and more!
Tone Up Tuesday 50 West 97th Street. 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Free! 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.
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free! Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy! Bring your own mat.
Wednesday, August 5th
40 in Focus: Summer Stage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian 830 Fifth Avenue. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free! From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park. This selection of intimate, rarely seen imagery gives viewers a look back at past decades of outdoor live music in New York City, a peek behind the curtain with never-before-seen backstage photos and honors those artists who have passed on. From the earliest performances with Sun Ra Arkestra and Mavis and Pop Staples, to legendary artists in memoriam like Tito Puente and Hugh Masekela and backstage shots of Buddy Guy and Darlene Love, this exhibition celebrates not only a photographer’s commitment to documenting performance but also celebrates a 40-year legacy of SummerStage.
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park Hippo Playground in Riverside Park. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Free! Art in the Park invites children ages 3-8 to learn about their local environment through a mix of arts & crafts activities. This hands-on, place-based curriculum builds kids’ appreciation for the plants, pollinators, and wildlife found in Riverside Park, and fosters their creativity.
Dance Storytime with Divinity Roxx NYPL for Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center. 11:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. and 1p.m.-2p.m. Free! GRAMMY®-nominated artist and musician Divinity Roxx joins us for a Music Storytime where she brings her music to life for kids of all ages!
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Amsterdam Ave., W 104 St and W 105 St. 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts Featuring Esther Crow Hippo Playground in Riverside Park. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free! Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer concert series, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fair.
Family Story Time St Agnes Library Children’s Room. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free! Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration required.
Play Reading Club Reverie Room (163 W 72nd Street). 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free! Ever thought that Book Club needed some flare? Want to read plays for fun with your friends and talk about them? Let’s celebrate creativity together! Come join us for Play Reading Club!
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free! End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by instructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Summer on the Hudson: Pier 1 Picture Show – The Good Dinosaur Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 8:30p.m.-10:30p.m. Free! Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
Thursday, August 6th
Tucker Greenmarket West 66th Street and Broadway. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Free! 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.
Columbia Thursday Sunday Greenmarket Broadyway Between West 113th and West 116th St. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free! Every Thursday and Sunday, year-round, university students and faculty, hospital staff, visitors, and patients, as well as Upper West Side residents, can find a diverse selection of locally-grown and produced foods throughout the market.
40 In Focus: Summerstage though the lens of Jack Vartoogian Arsenal (in Central Park). 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free! From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer Riverside Park South (71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Free! Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help children 5 and under learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground 104th Bewtween Columbus and Amsterdam . 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Quilting with a Purpose NYPL Morningside Heights Library. 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free! This event will take place in person at Morningside Heights Library. Come help make quilts to be distributed to needy families in our area. PLEASE NOTE: SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free! High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. Bring your own mat.
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Hilton Cubitt seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when he comes across a series of mysterious stick figure drawings resembling “dancing men” about his garden. These drawings are linked to his wife, Elsie Patrick, an American woman who harbors a secret past. Holmes needs to decipher these “dancing men” before tragedy strikes.
Friday, August 7th
40 in Focus: Summerstage through the Lens of Jack Vartoogian Arsenal (in Central Park). 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m Free! From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground 104th Bewtween Columbus and Amsterdam . 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Adult Board Games NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free! Calling all Bridge, Mahjong and tabletop game players! Join us in person for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve!
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Hilton Cubitt seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when he comes across a series of mysterious stick figure drawings resembling “dancing men” about his garden. These drawings are linked to his wife, Elsie Patrick, an American woman who harbors a secret past. Holmes needs to decipher these “dancing men” before tragedy strikes.
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free! Test your knowledge at this pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Movies Under the Stars: Superman Booker T. Washington Playground (W. 108th St btw. Columbus&Amsterdam). 8:30 p.m. – 10:00p.m. Free! In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
Saturday, August 8th
Tucker Greenmarket West 66th Street and Broadway. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Free! 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.
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers! Riverside Park (102nd Street Field House). 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free! Conservancy staff lead nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children.
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Amsterdam Ave., W 104 St and W 105 St. 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Saturday Afternoon Movie: Moonrise Kingdom (2012) NYPL-St Agnes Branch (Amsterdam between West 81st and 82nd Streets). 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free! In this comedy set in 1965, two 12-year-olds fall in love at summer camp and run off together into the wilderness, leaving various adults and friends to search for them as a violent storm approaches.
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour! Riverside Park (102nd Street Field House). 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free! Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.
Sunday, August 9th
Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free! Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.
Bird Friendly Garden Management Workshop The Ramble (79th St Transverse). 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Free This bilingual English/Spanish walking workshop uses The Ramble in Central Park as an outdoor classroom for learning how community gardens can better support birds and urban wildlife.
West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival 113th Street and Manhattan Ave (in Morningside Park). 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Free! Join West Harlem Arts Alliance, IAMCHELSEAIAM and NYC Parks for the annual jazz festival.
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Hilton Cubitt seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when he comes across a series of mysterious stick figure drawings resembling “dancing men” about his garden. These drawings are linked to his wife, Elsie Patrick, an American woman who harbors a secret past. Holmes needs to decipher these “dancing men” before tragedy strikes.
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series Featuring Durieux 96th Street Tennis Courts in Riverside Park. 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Free! Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
79th Street Green Market Columbus between 77th St and 81st Street. 9:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. Free! Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, on beautiful, tree-lined Columbus Avenue, the 79th Street Greenmarket has connected local farms and farmers to the residents of this Upper West Side neighborhood since 1983. Every Sunday, year-round, customers can find a diverse selection of locally-grown and produced foods throughout the market. Beyond shopping, visitors can enjoy cooking demonstrations, educational programs, and activities for families, creating an interactive and welcoming experience for all ages.
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through Parkour Park (in Riverside Park). 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Free! Coaches from The Movement Creative teach the basics of parkour during this 6-week program. Build your strength, coordination, and mobility with drills, partner exercise, and games.
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Hilton Cubitt seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when he comes across a series of mysterious stick figure drawings resembling “dancing men” about his garden. These drawings are linked to his wife, Elsie Patrick, an American woman who harbors a secret past. Holmes needs to decipher these “dancing men” before tragedy strikes.