Monday, July 13th
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.
Yoga En Espanol New York Public Library-Morningside Heights Branch. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Free! Connect, balance, and challenge yourself with Yoga in Spanish. This Vinyasa Yoga class includes mid-intensity flows that will move seamlessly from sun salutatioj toa final peak pose. Come focus on inversions and breath work to help improve your personal practice while bringing awareness and a new experience. Please bring a mat! This class will primarily be taught in Spanish.
Movie Monday: We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story(1993) NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 3:15 p.m. Free! Join us for a screening of We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993). A time traveler transports four amiable dinosaurs to modern New York.
Harlem Run: Monday Night Run Marcus Garvey Park. 6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free! Harlem Run brings free weekly and inclusive pacer-led runs and walks throughout Harlem.
Tuesday, July 14th
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.
Baby Open Play NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 11:00 a.m. This program is meant for infants and babies (PRE-WALKERS). Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!
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. 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!
Summer at the Library: Summer Adventure: Go Team! St Agnes Library Community Program Room. 3:00p.m. Free! Make a felt pennant to represent your favorite team, your neighborhood, or whatever you like! Materials are first come, first served. Recommended for ages 5-12, no registration required.
Adult Board Games NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 2:30 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!
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.
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds Featuring Andrea Brachfeld Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free! Award-winning flutist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and business owner Andrea Brachfeld has released ten CDs as a leader, spanning styles from Latin jazz to charanga jazz, straight-ahead and devotional music
Wednesday, July 15th
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.
Watch the World Cup at Riverside NYPL-Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Ave). 3:00 p.m. Free! Watch World Cup Matches for Free at NYPL! The Library is very excited to be offering a wide range of programming—including live-streaming games at select branch locations—throughout the World Cup over the coming weeks. First come First serve, Limited seating July 15 (Semi-Final, Wed, Jul 15 | 3 PM) This NYPL program is not affiliated with FIFA or the NY/NJ Host Committee.
Dance Storytime With Carlota Santana NYPL for Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center. 11:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. and 1p.m.-2p.m. Free! Flamenco and Spanish dance artist and educator Carlota Santana joins us for Dance Storytime, a family-friendly creative storytelling workshop where young audiences learn basic movements of flamenco dance. We will learn rhythmic handclaps (palmas), arm movements (braceo), body posturing (marcaje), and footwork (taconeo), all tailored to beginners. By the end, participants will be able to “perform” a simple choreographed dance.
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!
Family Story Time St Agnes Library Children’s Room. 10:30 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.
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.
Lincoln Center Presents: Marcus Russel Price’s The Funniest Humans I know Volume 7 David Rubestein Atrium. 7:30 p.m. Free! Price curates his own superb stand-up series, featuring some of the greatest unsung comedians in the world… and a few of the biggest ones too! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of wit and wisdom from renowned favorites and rising stars brought to you by the insider’s insider of comedy.
Summer on the Hudson: Pier 1 Picture Show – The Great Muppet Caper 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, July 16th
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.
“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.
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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!
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series featuring Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats Pier 1 in Riverside Park (West 70th Street). 10:00 a.m.-11:00a.m. Free! Lucy Kalantari engages her audience with interactive, jazz-age-scat-along play, while singing from her original collection of foot-tapping songs highlighting the joys of life, community and resilience. Family members from 0 to 122 will find themselves lighter and smiling through and through! You can find Lucy Kalantari on Dora on Paramount +, Snug’s House on Universal Kids, PBS Kids Jam and on family radio stations world wide
Functional Yoga NYPL-Morningside Heights Branch. 1:00 p.m.-2:00p.m. Free! 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.
Lincoln Center Presents: Foundations of Double Dutch 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. 4:00 p.m. Free! This is your opportunity to step into the world of Double Dutch, an art form and workout style that’s proven to boost heart health, endurance, and overall fitness, and has supported decades of healthy movement since 1973.
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: Hamlet Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Though Hamlet claims that he is “mad in craft,” there’s inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet’s desperate struggle to ‘hold it all together’ in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare’s classic.
Summer on the Hudson: Mycelium – A Solar-Powered Concert Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free! Inspired by the hidden intelligence of fungi and plankton, this musical suite weaves orchestral textures with modern jazz/pop influences to show how even the smallest forms of life can help us understand ourselves and connect more deeply with each other.
Lincoln Center Presents: Siletn Discon Sould in the Horn 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. 8:30 p.m. Free! DJ Natasha Diggs and the Soul In The Horn collective are here to blast the brass and set your soul free at this combination concert and silent disco party!
Friday, July 17th
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. 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: Hamlet Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Though Hamlet claims that he is “mad in craft,” there’s inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet’s desperate struggle to ‘hold it all together’ in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare’s classic.
Saturday, July 18st
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.
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!
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: Hamlet Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Though Hamlet claims that he is “mad in craft,” there’s inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet’s desperate struggle to ‘hold it all together’ in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare’s classic.
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series Featuring The Slim Kings 96th Street Tennis Courts in Riverside Park. 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free The Slim Kings feature R&B bassist Andy Attanasio (Black Thought, Joey Bada$$), and singer-songwriter MSB, best known for 40+ Primetime TV placements, alongside iconic drummer Liberty Devitto. DeVitto spent over three decades playing on seminal records for and performing with Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney. The Slim Kings have over twenty primetime TV placements, four albums, and ten years of gigging under their belt. Tour mates ZZ Top affectionately refer to them as “Them Slim Boys.”
Family Camping: Manhattan West 106th Street and CPW. 7:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. Free! (lottery) We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday July 6.
Summer on the Hudson : Star Gaze Saturdays Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 8:00 p.m.-11:00p.m. Free! Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Lincoln Center Prresents, Ladies Night: Shes the man 30 Lincoln Center Plaza. 8:00 p.m. Free Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum headline this millennial rom-com classic, a Clueless-style update of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night that follows a talented teen athlete who sets out to prove herself by joining an all-boys high school soccer team—while disguised as her twin brother.
Sunday, July 19th
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: Hamlet Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! Though Hamlet claims that he is “mad in craft,” there’s inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet’s desperate struggle to ‘hold it all together’ in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare’s classic.
Lincoln Center Presents: Createathon:Creature Kickoff 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. 12:00 p.m. Free! Bring your DIY skills and build your very own working cardboard foosball table! All materials will be provided. Kid Koala’s Creatures Crew will be in on the action and some fun surprises!
Summer on the Hudson Amplified Sundays featuring Dawn Drakw and ZapOte Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Free! A female “Global South” ensemble which celebrates women in world music by incorporating Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, pop and funk into a mix that is meant to make you move!