Ongoing
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. JASA – Club 76 Older Adult Center (Mon-Fri) Join us for free senior programming. See calendar here. Lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Donation $2.50 for seniors / $4 under 60. Catering by Diplomat Kosher. For more information: (212) 712-0170. 120 West 76th St (west of Columbus Ave). FREE.
10 a.m. Central Park NYC Ever Walk Group (Sat) All medium pace walkers, join us for a free 3-mile walk every Saturday. Start and finish location is always in front of the John Purroy Mitchell bust on the bridle path inside the park. 90th St. & 5th Ave. Engineers Gate entrance. FREE.
11 a.m. The Senior Men’s Group (Tue) Weekly meetings have resumed. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Every Body Sing A new choir for everyone. For more info, email: cantituttinyc@gmail.com. Columbia’s Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Ave (south of 118th St).
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Bessie’s Big Shot at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Thur-Sun) In this fun and high-flying family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root Bessie on in this variety show as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents. The production is recommended for families with children ages 3 – 8. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. $10 – $15.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Emotional Aspects of Aging (Thur) A weekly discussion of topics pertaining to how it feels to age. Topics include coping with physical and mental disabilities, financial concerns, loss of loved ones, etc. For adults over 65 years of age. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The W Connection Widows Helping Widows Rebuild Their Lives – UWS Chapter Meeting (Wed) Join us on Zoom to discuss topics and issues to help widows rebuild their lives after the loss of a spouse. These groups are for widows and run by widows. Please RSVP to dawn@wconnection.org if you are interested in attending. Membership in The W Connection is $40 annually which gives you access to our programs and services, but everyone is welcome to a free trial meeting.
Monday, April 29th
10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish) Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiences. Por favor trae tu propria colchoneta de yoga. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway (at W 113th St). FREE.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. The Healing Power of Meditation with Andrew Vldrich We are living in times that are stressful, and meditation can be just the tool we need to help us cope with the challenges of everyday life. Join Andrew Vidich, educator, author, international speaker and longtime mediator who has been practicing meditation for over 40 years. He will discuss how meditation can improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health. This afternoon you will have a chance to learn and practice a simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and promote inner growth. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. 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 5 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. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.
7:30 p.m. MSM Saxophone Studio Recital Paul Cohen (MM ’76, DMA ’85), Director. Manhattan School of Music, Greenfield Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Upper Best Side Comedy See headlining comics and win free drinks! e’s Bar, 511 Amsterdam Ave (between 84th and 85th St). FREE.
Tuesday, April 30th
7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. JCC Drop-In Meditation Whether you’re brand new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, all are welcome to join. Online. $5 suggested donation.
9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Field House Yoga ’24 Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. 102nd Street Field House. (Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street.) FREE.
6 p.m. Janet Skeslien Charles celebrates MISS MORGAN’S BOOK BRIGADE with Kayla Dee The New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the “captivating, richly drawn” (Woman’s World) The Paris Library returns with a brilliant new novel based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Bodyweight Circuit Training This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups as well as get your heart pumping. Class meets in the community room. Please bring your own water, towel, and mat. Instructor: Jodi Brockington. Central Park Gardens – Community Room, 50 West 97th St. FREE.
7 p.m. 112th: David Pozen with Carl Hart and Bernard Harcourt Join us for a conversation with David Pozen to celebrate the release of The Constitution of the War on Drugs. Carl Hart will join in conversation, moderated by Bernard Harcourt. Register here. Book Culture, 536 West 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). FREE.
8 p.m. MSM Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Tammy Huynh (MM ’22), Director. Manhattan School of Music, Ades Performance Space, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
Wednesday, May 1st
10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Little Learners: Scavenger Stories Bilingual (Spanish) During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they’ll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they’ll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they’ve explored. Recommended for children ages 1 -3 years old. Programs are first come first served. For children, infants to age 18 months, ages 18 to 36 months, children. How to register: In-person, at registration. St. Agnes Library. FREE.
6 p.m. Sonia Delaunay: Sparking Joy The work that Sonia Delaunay created in the 1910s and 1920s has had a lasting impact on fashion designs, even today. In this talk, Vogue senior archive editor Laird Borrelli-Persson will explore how the artist’s cross-genre practice and use of color express an unflagging and infectious optimism. Register here. Bard Graduate, 38 West 86th Street, 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.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Body Roll Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
7 p.m. Gretchen Rubin celebrates LIFE IN FIVE SENSES with Lee Woodruff Life in Five Senses is an absorbing, layered story of discovery filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and use our powers of perception to live fuller, richer lives—and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
7:30 p.m. Speaking Soundly Meet the personalities behind popular arts podcast Speaking Soundly, a weekly podcast that’s your ticket to back-stage discussions with world-renowned musicians. The show offers candid and compelling conversations with today’s top performers as they speak about their creative process and lives as artists. Join Fran Drescher for a live taping of She Pivots, an iHeart podcast which delves into the stories of remarkable women who have proved that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition Winners’ Concert Manhattan School of Musc, Greenfield Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
Thursday, May 2nd
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tucker Greenmarket Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.
10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live! Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music on our comfy turf lawn right by the big locomotive! Locomotive Lawn in Riverside Park South. FREE.
11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Institutional Psychotherapy: Legacy and Constellations of Francesc Tosquelles A two-day symposium exploring the legacy of Tosquelles and presenting new research at the intersection of psychiatry, politics and arts. Register here. Online. FREE.
12:30 p.m. Gallery Tour: Sonia Delaunay Join a Thursday Tour and explore the Sonia Delaunay: Living Art 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. In this spirit of collaboration and inquiry, we encourage discussion of the exhibition among individual visitors and those who participate in our guided tours. 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.
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. Teen Gaming Video Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Just Dance 2023, Mario Kart 8. Board Games: Exploding Kittens, Uno, Chess, Tinderblox, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Sushi Go! Challenge your friends! Video Games and Board Games, whichever you prefer!mAlso, come get FREE SNACKS! Cookies! Soda! And more! For ages 13 to 18 years. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.
6 p.m. Rupert Holmes celebrates MURDER YOUR EMPLOYER Maybe you’ve been part of The Thursday Murder Club or enjoyed the literary Easter eggs in Magpie Murders. If so, it’s time to join The McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, by Rupert Holmes. It’s the diabolical lessons they never taught you in school, and it is a delightful read that you don’t want to miss. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sonya Clark and Lowery Stokes Sims in Conversation Join us for an inspiring conversation between Lowery Stokes Sims, historian and curator emerita at MAD, and Sonya Clark in celebration of the artist’s solo exhibition, Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other, on view Mar 23–September 22, 2024. The two close friends will discuss Clark’s thirty years of artmaking dedicated to the Black experience in America, touching on themes of the politics of hair in the United States, the communal artmaking that forms the heart of Clark’s pioneering practice, and Clark and Sims’ past collaborations and long association with MAD. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. $20 general; $15 members.
6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Hildegard, Reborn: A New Performance About Hildegard von Bingen Rocky Duval presents a unique look at the life & work of the extraordinary 12th century nun, Hildegard von Bingen. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. Donation suggested.
7:30 p.m. Ruth Widder String Quartet Competition Winners’ Concert Manhattan School of Music, Greenfield Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
8 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. Phony Ppl Live at Lincoln Center Over the past 12 years, the fearless, classically trained, prog-funk-jazz-pop-soul-jam quintet Phony Ppl have elevated beyond their Brooklyn roots to international recognition as a collective that’s as limitless as its music. Following praise from the likes of Tyler, the Creator and Childish Gambino, opening sets for Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, and a lengthy series of residencies at New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club, one of America’s most in-demand live combos will make their long overdue Lincoln Center debut with a fiery set of unmistakable party-starting jams from the always growing Phony Ppl catalog. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Dabin Ryu & Friends. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.
Friday, May 3rd
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 5:30 p.m. Institutional Psychotherapy: Legacy and Constellations of Francesc Tosquelles A two-day symposium exploring the legacy of Tosquelles and presenting new research at the intersection of psychiatry, politics and arts. Register here. Online. FREE.
12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Meet the Curator: Enchanting Imagination Have you ever wanted to chat with one of our curators about how exhibitions at New-York Historical come together? Now’s your chance! Join curator Debra Schmidt Bach in the exhibition Enchanting Imagination: The Objets d’Art of André Chervin and Carvin French Jewelers and ask her about how this showcase of unique, precious objets d’art came together. 2nd floor, Pam & Scott Schafler Gallery, the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. HIGH Beginner Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 2-4 PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21. No registration needed. Come to 6 of these classes – get a certificate! For adult English language learners (age 16 and up). St. Agnes Library, The Pasculano Foundation Adult Learning Center. FREE.
5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. New-York Historical Summer! New-York Historical is celebrating our new exhibition Lost New York with live music and lost cocktails from Gotham’s bygone days. Swing by our restaurant Clara, where mixologists create lost cocktails to get you in the mood for the exhibition’s look back at beloved New York City icons. Then wander over to Smith Gallery to hear old-school jazz starting at 5:30 pm from saxophonist Michael Hashim’s trio. Register here. 1st floor, Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). Pay-as-you-wish.
6 p.m. Honors Chamber Music Rosemary and Meredith Willson Theater, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Marcus Russell Price Presents Vol. 1 Marcus Russell Price curates his own superb stand-up series, featuring Gavin Matts (Conan), Joyelle Nicole Johnson (Late Night with Seth Meyers), Jordan Rock (Def Comedy Jam), Joseph Dardano (Wild ‘N Out), and Rosebud Baker (SNL). 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. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Dabin Ryu & Friends. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.
Saturday, May 4th
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.
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Slavery in New Netherland and the Dutch Atlantic World Slavery in New Netherland and the Dutch Atlantic World, a two-day conference in New York City presented in partnership with the New Netherland Institute, will help extend the call for increased historical research on slavery in the United States. Register here. The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE.
11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Summer in the Hudson: Grow NYC Stop ‘N’ Swap Donate your gently used or new books and make them available to the community for free. Clear out your bookshelves and bring us your old favorites to share with others, and make room for some new books along the way. You don’t hvae to bring something to take something! We do not accept textbooks or encyclopedias. Donation hours 11am – 2pm. Check grownyc.org/swap for additional info. 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE.
4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Curatorial Perspective Tour: Francesc Tosquelles Join us for a tour of the exhibition Francesc Tosquelles: Avant-Garde Psychiatry and the Birth of Art Brut, led by Anthony Petullo Foundation Curatorial Fellow, Edward Dioguardi. Meet in the galleries at 4 p.m. For more details or to register, please email: education@folkartmuseum.org. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square. FREE.
5 p.m. Rena Anakwe’s Lifting the Ground Up Lifting the Ground Up [iter.02] is a site-specific, public performance art ritual inspired by the element of earth and incorporates sound, visuals, plants, and scent. Through the restoration of native ecology, land stewardship, and communal care, it is a durational tribute to the communities of San Juan Hill. The project began in fall 2023 with a communal performance art ritual led by interdisciplinary artist, performer, and healer Rena Anakwe. The ritual was performed to prepare the land for a native planting ceremony with local NYC residents. On May 4, 2024, the plants will be revisited with a welcoming ritual and the project will close with a collaborative sound (healing) circle performance, featuring: Rena Anakwe, Darian Donovan Thomas, Olani Ewunnet, Sugar Vendil and William Alexander. Plants will be given away to continue their life cycles throughout NYC. Hearst Plaza. FREE.
8 p.m. MAP Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Orchestra Works include Juilliard commissioned world premiere by composer in residence Marcus Norris. Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. FREE.
8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Star Gazing A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders with the help of the Amateur Astronomer’s Association. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Dabin Ryu & Friends. Dizzy’s Club (Broadway at 60th St). $15 at the door (walk-ups only). 1 drink minimum per person. Minimum waived with purchase of Student Ticket.
Sunday, May 5th
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.
8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi 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. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. FREE.
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 11 a.m. Autism-Friendly Access Workshop During this event, children will be guided in a ballet-based warm-up and choreography inspired by a featured ballet being performed this season. Workshops feature live piano accompaniment and a designated quiet space will be available. A visual story will be sent prior to the event to give your child advance notice of what will be happening during the workshop. For children ages 4-12 with autism and other sensory needs. New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios, Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Floor, 165 West 65th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). $8 per participating child. Please note that accompanying family members/caretakers do not need a ticket to attend.
10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Perinatal Wellness Fair Please join us for an open house style fair with various holistic vendors that pregnant and expecting moms may find helpful. Midtown Physical Therapy, 113 W 78th ST. FREE with registration.
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Denim and Indigo 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: Paper Beads! Join us for a jewelry-making workshop inspired by the exhibition OUT of the Jewelry Box. Working alongside 2020 Artist Studios resident Kazue Taguchi, participants will use recycled and specialty papers to create extraordinary paper beads in various shapes and sizes for making a bold, wearable art statement! Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. $20 general; $10 members; 12 and under: FREE.
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. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday Platform Details TBC. Online: Click to join at start | ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424; To join by phone (audio only), dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above. In-person: The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Family Day! Join us for a day of exciting programs and activities to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Celebrate the AAPI community with a jam-packed day of book readings and discussions; AAPI museum gallery tours; living history; art making and conversations with community partners; and an AAPI family guide. Register here. The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.
12 p.m. Access Workshop for Teens and Adults This 75-minute movement workshop includes a ballet warm-up and choreography inspired by some of the ballets being performed this season and close with a brief Q&A with the NYCB Dancers leading the event. Modifications, including standing and seated movement options, will be offered throughout the event. No prior dance experience is necessary. For teens and adults with physical disabilities, ages 13+. New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios, Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Floor, 165 West 65th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). $10 per participant. Please note that accompanying family members/caretakers do not need a ticket to attend.
12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance Festival The 23rd annual celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike. Audience members can immerse themselves in Irish arts and culture with workshops and dance classes for all ages! Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Recorrido en español // Guided visit in Spanish Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Together, we will explore paintings from the museum’s collection that reflect the rich cultural history of the AAPI community. We will also take a deep dive into our imaginations with an art-making activity inspired by artist Martin Wong’s portrayal of an iconic building in Chinatown. Age 6-11. Register here. Lower level at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE.
7:30 p.m. A Tribute to Thomas Muraco A Tribute to Thomas Muraco (1949–2024). At Tom’s request, guests are invited to wear festive colors and “bling”, and are asked to not wear black. Manhattan School of Music, Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
