Ongoing
MAD for a Cause: Kid Zone Coat Drive In conjunction with the exhibition Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births, MAD is working with community partner Kid Zone to collect coats and warm winter essentials for NYC children seeking asylum or in temporary housing. Everyone is welcome to drop off new or gently used coats, snow pants, scarves, hats, gloves or mittens, winter shoes, boots and other items at The Store at MAD or the 6th floor Education Center. Organized by Designing Motherhood artist Tamar Ettun, Kid Zone is a mutual aid group that distributes essential supplies, art, and toys for asylum-seeking children. Learn more at @tamarettun. Through March 15. Museum of Arts and Design, Jerome and Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbus Circle.
Betina Zolkower Photography Exhibit Stop by Betina Zolkower’s photography exhibit. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ms. Zolkower has lived in New York since 1987. She has been making photographs and exhibiting her work in Buenos Aires and New York City for the past 30 years. In the summer of 2023, some of her images were included in an exhibition of Latin American women photographers at Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery. Through March. The 83rd and Broadway ‘gallery.’ FREE.
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. JASA – Club 76 Older Adult Center (Mon-Fri) Join us for free senior programming. See calendar here. Lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Donation $2.50 for seniors / $4 under 60. Catering by Diplomat Kosher. For more information: (212) 712-0170. 120 West 76th St (west of Columbus Ave). FREE.
10 a.m. Central Park NYC Ever Walk Group (Sat) All medium pace walkers, join us for a free 3-mile walk every Saturday. Start and finish location is always in front of the John Purroy Mitchell bust on the bridle path inside the park. 90th St. & 5th Ave. Engineers Gate entrance. FREE.
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fishing at the Harlem Meer (Wed-Sun) The Harlem Meer is a thriving aquatic ecosystem that supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants and microorganisms. Some of the fish living in the Meer include large-mouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. Fishing poles are available to borrow as part of the catch and release program at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. Instruction and complimentary fish bait are also provided. A picture ID is required. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. FREE.
11 a.m. The Senior Men’s Group (Tue) Weekly meetings have resumed. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Peter Rubie’s Saturday Tartina Jazz Brunch (Sat) Weekly jazz brunch duos and trios, and more, with guitarist Peter Rubie, (opposite the beautiful gardens of the cathedral of St John the Divine), featuring some of New York’s finest established and emerging jazz singers and instrumentalists. Downtown you’d have to stay up late and pay a music charge to see these guys. No Cover! Atmosphere is relaxed, children are welcome, food is excellent by Executive Chef Federico Terminiello. To find out who’s featured each Saturday, check on the Thursday before the gig with any of the following: Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor-Events, AllAboutJazz.com – Jazz Near You. Tartina restaurant, 1034 Amsterdam Ave. (at W 111th St).
12 p.m. City Girls Who Walk (Sun) City Girls Who Walk is a group that brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Every Sunday, hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! No sign up is required. Please Note: Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group’s Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog. Central Park West & 72nd Street. FREE.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. PingPod’s Senior Social Smash Join us for open play, a fun event for seniors at all skill levels meant to socialize and find other partners to stay active. PingPod is a fully automated facility for the practice of Table Tennis. Tables can be booked through an app, customers can use the scoring systems and the replays for their best shots and the funniest moments. West 99th PingPod, 243 W99th St (at Broadway). $24/hour per Open Pod (4-6 players).
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Emotional Aspects of Aging (Thur) A weekly discussion of topics pertaining to how it feels to age. Topics include coping with physical and mental disabilities, financial concerns, loss of loved ones, etc. For adults over 65 years of age. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Every Body Sing (Tues) A new choir for everyone. For more info, email: cantituttinyc@gmail.com. Columbia’s Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Ave (south of 118th St).
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.
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, January 26th
9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Teacher Workshop | Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture MAD invites NYC educators to join us for a workshop in connection with Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture. Following a curator-led tour of the exhibition, participants will create their own wearable artworks using repoussé, a decorative metalworking technique which we have adapted for our MADLab field trips. Artmaking will be facilitated by MAD Education staff who will model how we successfully teach this novel project with our grades 6–12 school groups. Join us for a fun day connecting with fellow teachers, experimenting with new artmaking techniques, and generating ideas to bring back to your classroom! MAD will provide all art materials as well as coffee and morning refreshments. New York State Educators will earn 4 CTLE hours. This workshop is sold out. To sign up for the waitlist, please complete this form. Jerome and Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbus Circle. FREE.
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.
3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Death Cafe at Ethical Culture The New York Society for Ethical Culture is pleased to introduce the Ethical Culture Death Café, a monthly gathering that invites open, thoughtful, and compassionate conversation about death and dying. A Death Café is a free, informal forum where people—often strangers—come together over tea and cake to talk openly about death. The purpose is not to reach conclusions, provide therapy, or offer grief counseling, but rather to increase awareness of mortality, normalize conversations that are often avoided, and create space for honest reflection. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St. FREE.
5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock Join us as retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Online. FREE.
Tuesday, January 27th
3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Kids’ STEAM: 3D Printing Learn to use 3D design programs Tinkercad and Dremel, and how they work with our 3D Dremel Printer. Then, explore your creative side and design your own mini creation using Tinkercad! Once the design is complete, we’ll print them out for you to keep! Bring your own laptop or borrow one with your library card. Space is limited to the first 3 children. A sign-up sheet will be available at the circulation desk on the day of the event. This program is for children ages 8 and up ONLY. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.
6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Tone Up Tuesday Tone up Tuesday is a 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong — all while fitting into real life. This class can be done entirely with bodyweight (no equipment needed). Light weights, bands, or other equipment are optional for those who want an extra challenge. Modifications are always offered, making this class great for all fitness levels. We recommend that you bring a towel, water bottle, and yoga mat. Central Park Gardens – Community Room, 50 W 97th St. FREE.
6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Past Possibilities: Engaging History Through Fiction Historical fiction invites readers into textured worlds with its imaginative storytelling, but it also can illuminate overlooked histories shaped by archival traces, silences, and possibility. Join the Jean Margo Reid Center for Women’s History as we explore how fiction offers new ways of interpreting place, identity, and historical memory. Moderator Rachel Pitkin, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s and Public History, brings together authors Nishant Batsha and Radha Vatsal to explore how historical research methods shaped their craft, and how narrative can broaden public engagement with the past. Register here. Online. FREE.
7 p.m. B&N: Julian Sancton discusses NEPTUNE’S FORTUNE with Scott Anderson Please join us in welcoming Julian Sancton celebrating the release of NEPTUNE’S FORTUNE, with Scott Anderson. The riveting true story of a legendary Spanish galleon that sunk off the coast of Colombia with over $1 billion in gold and silver—and one man’s obsessive quest to find it—from the New York Times bestselling author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of NEPTUNE’S FORTUNE from Barnes & Noble Upper West Side is required to join the signing line at this event.
7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Writers Workshop: An Ecology of Quilts Join Senior Educator and fiction writer Nicole Haroutunian to explore our current exhibition, An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles, through images, conversation, and a series of generative writing prompts. This virtual program is appropriate for writers of all genres and levels. To register, email: education@folkartmuseum.org. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square, FREE.
7:30 p.m. MSM Jazz Orchestra This Rock We’re On: Imaginary Letters Mike Holober, Director. Neidorff-Karpati Hall, Manhattan School of Music. 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
Wednesday, January 28th
10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Little Learners: Explore NYC, a bilingual Spanish Adventure / Jóvenes Aprendices: Explorando NYC, una aventura bilingüe Join Broadway performer and children’s musician Facundo Agustin on a musical adventure! Each week we’ll “visit” places around New York City to learn about animals, colors, seasons, numbers and so much more. Facundo will bring his guitar and dancing scarves to share songs from across the rich cultures of Latin America. This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from birth to age 3 and their caregivers. Note: Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 20 households. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Closer-Look Tour Join us for a public tour of the current exhibition, An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles, led by Gallery Guides. Meet in the Museum Atrium. Please email education@folkartmuseum.org to register. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square. FREE.
6 p.m. Sonatenabend Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
6 p.m. “We Black Folks Had to Wear Lowells” In this talk, Jonathan Michael Square explores how the production and circulation of “negro cloth”—inexpensive, coarse textiles like Lowell cloth—reveal the deep entanglement of slavery and industrial capitalism in nineteenth-century Massachusetts. Drawing from his ongoing research and forthcoming book Negro Cloth: How Slavery Birthed the American Fashion Industry, Square traces how textiles manufactured in the industrial North were used to clothe enslaved people in the plantation South, with particular attention to the material realities of those forced to wear and often produce such fabrics. Through archival sources, WPA narratives, and textile samples, the talk examines how discomfort and durability shaped the lived experience of bondage, while also illuminating the ways enslaved individuals asserted aesthetic agency under duress. Ultimately, Square argues that the history of American fashion is inseparable from the history of slavery with “negro cloth” serving as a material through line. Register here. 38 West 86th St, BGC Lecture Hall. $15 General | $12 Seniors | FREE for people with a college or university affiliation or museum ID, people with disabilities and caregivers, and BGC members.
7 p.m. B&N: Bob Reiss celebrates THE IMPOSSIBLE DETECTIVE with Charles Salzberg Please join us in welcoming Bob Reiss celebrating the release of THE IMPOSSIBLE DETECTIVE, with Charles Salzberg. Bestselling author and journalist Bob Reiss is fascinated by the border between order and anarchy. His nonfiction work has covered trouble spots around the world, including the Amazon, Antarctica, the Arctic, Sudan, and Somalia. His fiction tends to ask “what if” when it comes to big questions facing society. All told, Bob has published twenty-three books of fiction and nonfiction. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of THE IMPOSSIBLE DETECTIVE from Barnes & Noble Upper West Side is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy.
Thursday, January 29th
12 p.m. Historical Performance Chamber Music Room 305 – Ellen and James Marcus Vocal Arts Studio, 155 W. 65th St. FREE; tickets required.
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 Board Game Bonanza Join us at the St. Agnes Library to play card games, and board games. We’ll have a variety games for you and your friends to enjoy. Test your skills and have some fun! Grades 6-12. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Virtual Exhibition Exploration – Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way Join us for a free virtual exploration of the newest exhibition at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision, this virtual event will be led by writer and audio describer Mel Watkins and joined by staff from the Library’s Theater Division. It will incorporate verbal description and discussion. To register for this virtual exhibition exploration and other events designed for the blind and low vision community, submit our program registration form. Online. FREE.
7 p.m. B&N: Editor at Large Peter Sokolowski discusses MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE DICTIONARY, 12TH EDITION Please join us here at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming Peter Sokolowski celebrating the release of MERRIAM WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE DICTIONARY, 12TH EDITION. Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway. FREE, but a purchase of MERRIAM WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE DICTIONARY, 12TH EDITION from Barnes & Noble Upper West Side is required to join the signing line at this event.
7:30 p.m. Dámaris Bójor Lincoln Center’s Songwriter/Storyteller series celebrates artists who are redefining the singer-songwriter tradition, and Dámaris Bójor is doing just that. Originally from Hermosillo, Mexico, Bójor describes her music as folkpirano, a heartfelt blend of contemporary folk-pop and campirano, the regional sound of western Sonora. Her songs center around her soulful voice and guitar, with gentle support from bass, harmonica, and percussion. While her sound is rooted in tradition, her perspective feels fresh and deeply personal. For her Lincoln Center debut, Dámaris will bring warmth, stories, and songs from her 2025 album Folkpirana, tracing the path that brought her to this moment. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Contested Sites of Memory Over the course of a four decade career, American artist Carrie Mae Weems’s work has consistently given voice to people whose stories would have otherwise been silenced or ignored. Celebrated for her incisive photography, which resides in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, Weems is also a renowned maker of installation video and performance art. Her newest interdisciplinary creation, Contested Sites of Memory, features live music, spoken word performance, and screenings of new and extant video art. Contested Sites is produced in collaboration with Shore Art Advisory and Lincoln Center and is constructed with a remarkable collective of artists that includes trombonist, composer, and musical director Craig Harris, Esther Armah, Nona Hendryx, Jennifer Koh, Carl Hancock Rux, and Jawwaad Taylor. Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. Choose-What-You-Pay.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Willie Bowman Jazz 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, January 30th
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.
10:15 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. Cinderella Samba Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends Rio de Janeiro’s biggest Carnaval gala and dances with Prince Paulo. The lively production features an original musical soundtrack by Daryl Kojak, commissioned by the Cottage, that brings samba center-stage. The show features a festive Carnaval float, stunning sets, and one-of-a-kind marionettes donning vibrant celebratory costumes. The Swedish Marionette Cottage, W 79th St & West Drive, inside Central Park. $18 Adult; $12 Child.
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. Members: $10/class; Non-members: $15/class.
12 p.m. Historical Performance Chamber Music Room 305 – Ellen and James Marcus Vocal Arts Studio, 155 W. 65th St. FREE; tickets required.
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Stargazing in Morningside Park Enjoy the Winter Solstice with West Harlem Art Fund & Amateur Astronomy Association. Let’s stargaze and appreciate our connection with nature. Email westharlemartfund12@gmail.com to register. 112th Street and Manhattan Avenue in Morningside Park (112th & Manhattan Ave). FREE.
7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wild Pink Over the past nine years, the New York-based band Wild Pink has established itself as one of the most consistently versatile and engaging groups in indie rock. Wild Pink’s recent 2024 LP Dulling the Horns has attracted critical acclaim for frontman and lead songwriter John Ross’s introspective lyrics, which draw from deeply personal experience and a sea of pop culture curiosities from J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Jordan. The album’s bold and unexpected storytelling is supported by what Stereogum defines as a “heavy sonic palette with huge, reverberating distorted chords” and what Pitchfork calls “simultaneously weirder and more fun than anything else in Wild Pink’s discography.” The band’s triumphant return to the Lincoln Center Atrium, as part of the Songwriter/Storyteller series, will offer unique insight into Ross’s storytelling process, exploring how he reflects his truth through music. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Contested Sites of Memory Over the course of a four decade career, American artist Carrie Mae Weems’s work has consistently given voice to people whose stories would have otherwise been silenced or ignored. Celebrated for her incisive photography, which resides in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, Weems is also a renowned maker of installation video and performance art. Her newest interdisciplinary creation, Contested Sites of Memory, features live music, spoken word performance, and screenings of new and extant video art. Contested Sites is produced in collaboration with Shore Art Advisory and Lincoln Center and is constructed with a remarkable collective of artists that includes trombonist, composer, and musical director Craig Harris, Esther Armah, Nona Hendryx, Jennifer Koh, Carl Hancock Rux, and Jawwaad Taylor. Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. Choose-What-You-Pay.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Willie Bowman Jazz 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, January 31st
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.; 1 p.m. Cinderella Samba Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends Rio de Janeiro’s biggest Carnaval gala and dances with Prince Paulo. The lively production features an original musical soundtrack by Daryl Kojak, commissioned by the Cottage, that brings samba center-stage. The show features a festive Carnaval float, stunning sets, and one-of-a-kind marionettes donning vibrant celebratory costumes. The Swedish Marionette Cottage, W 79th St & West Drive, inside Central Park. $18 Adult; $12 Child.
11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hablemos: Holiday Express ¡Todes abordo! Llegó el invierno y con él una de las tradiciones más preciadas en The New York Historical, nuestra exhibición anual Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection. Acompáñanos mientras exploramos los diferentes trenes y juguetes que están siendo exhibidos este invierno.Luego de visitar la exhibición, crearemos nuestro propio juguete utilizando plastilina, inspirado en los diferentes pasajeros y personajes de la exhibición. Una vez creada tu figura, ¡te invitamos a llevarla en un viaje en tren moderno y compartir tu travesía con nosotres en @nyhistory! Escapa el frío neoyorquino y participa en Hablemos gratis accediendo al preregistro via el siguiente enlace. Hablemos de… ¡historia y arte! Este programa familiar se llevará a cabo en modalidad presencial dentro del museo. La sesión incluye un recorrido guiado en español con actividades creativas. Register here. Lower level at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). FREE with pre-registration.
1 p.m. MAP Saxophone Studio Recital Featuring students of Timothy Hayward and Willie Morris. Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
1 p.m. Autism-Friendly Access Workshops Join the artists of New York City Ballet in these movement workshops designed especially for children with autism and their families. During these one-hour events, 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 schedule 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. No prior dance experience is necessary and siblings are encouraged to participate. New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios, Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Fl, 165 W 65th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). $8 per participating child. If ticket price is a barrier, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@nycballet.com. Please note that accompanying family members/caretakers do not need a ticket to attend.
1 p.m. MAP Double Bass Studio Recital Featuring students of Lubima Shentov and Tomoya Aomori. Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Movie: His Girl Friday (1940) Join us for a Saturday Afternoon Movie at the St. Agnes Library! This month our theme is Love Stories Part II, featuring classic and contemporary romantic films! Featured film: His Girl Friday (Howard Hawks, 1940). A newspaper editor goes to extraordinary lengths to keep his best reporter (who is also his ex-wife) from remarrying in a desperate attempt to win her back. (Rated G, 92 mins). St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. One-on-One Computer Help with Digital Grandparents Get in person help with computers, the internet, expand your knowledge, or get help with a specific task or question. We’re here to help! No Registration Required, 18+. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
6:30 p.m. MAP Open Recital Featuring MAP Student Performances. Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Miriam Elhajli Lincoln Center’s Songwriter/Storyteller seeks to champion innovators of the singer-songwriter genre, celebrating the craft and artistry central to their work. Improviser, vocalist, record label founder, and scholar Miriam Elhajli is based out of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Her nuanced work is influenced equally by her Venezuelan and Moroccan heritage, the history of traditional South American farming techniques, and her musicological research at The Association for Cultural Equity. The result is multifaceted and thoughtful with sounds that borrow from Appalachian country tunes, agitprop spoken word, Argentinian zamba, and much more. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Willie Bowman Jazz 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, February 1st
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. 77th/79th Street Greenmarket Located on beautiful, tree-lined Columbus Avenue, this year-round market stretches from 77th St. each Sunday. Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, shoppers will find grass-fed beef, goat cheese, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, apple cider, and a large variety of fruit and vegetables. Columbus Ave between 77th St and 81st St (farmers selling at both ends of the construction wall).
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Music & Fashion (GRAMMY’s Inspired) Pop-Up Today, Grand Bazaar NYC is the oldest, largest, and most diverse curated weekly market in New York City. It’s purpose-driven providing much-needed affordable retail space to local independent artists, designers, craft-makers, vintage and antique dealers, and artisanal food entrepreneurs, while passing on 100% of its profits to four local public schools, benefitting over 2,000 children. 100 West 77th Street (Columbus & Amsterdam).
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform with Betty Lyons: ‘Uncovering the Doctrine of Discovery: Ethics, Law, and Indigenous Responsibility’ In this talk, Betty Lyons Hill (Onondaga Nation, Snipe Clan) examines how the Doctrine of Christian Discovery continues to shape law, policy, and public ethics in the United States and beyond. Rooted in fifteenth-century church decrees, this doctrine framed non-Christian lands and peoples as available for domination, extraction, and control. Its legacy still appears in property law, environmental harm, and the ongoing denial of Indigenous sovereignty. Community lunch follows, free for first-time guests! Online or in person: New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Cinderella Samba Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends Rio de Janeiro’s biggest Carnaval gala and dances with Prince Paulo. The lively production features an original musical soundtrack by Daryl Kojak, commissioned by the Cottage, that brings samba center-stage. The show features a festive Carnaval float, stunning sets, and one-of-a-kind marionettes donning vibrant celebratory costumes. The Swedish Marionette Cottage, W 79th St & West Drive, inside Central Park. $18 Adult; $12 Child.
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: ‘Escape From Freedom’ 2.0 This talk examines Erich Fromm’s significant work, Escape from Freedom, which explores how modern individuals may retreat from freedom due to feelings of isolation and powerlessness. We will analyze his key ideas in the light of modern neuroscience and how we may actualize his “positive freedom” in our lives today. Community lunch follows, free for first-time guests! Online and in person: New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Living History: Harlem Renaissance Dinner Party Join us as we dive into the experience of Harlem Renaissance dinner parties/salons and the people, such as Langston Hughs, A’Lelia Walker and Zora Neale Hurston, that colored these events. These dinner parties were opportunities to foster Black artistic expression, discuss ideas on Black life, food and culture and offer food and music. Have a seat with a historical interpreter and learn about these personalities, their historic residences and their ambitions. Enjoy a sweet snack reminiscent of the desserts served at one of these dinner parties. After interacting with historical interpreters, go up to the 2nd floor and explore the Gay Harlem Renaissance exhibition. Please note that this is not an actual dinner party, but an educational family program exploring dinner parties during the era. Lower level at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West (at W 77th St). FREE with Museum admission.
12 p.m. B&N: Al Roker Celebrates WEATHER HUNTERS Board Game Barnes & Noble, W 82nd St and Broadway. FREE.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Historic New York: Military History of Central Park Discover NYC’s storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through some historic spots in the North Woods including getting to explore inside the Block House! Discuss the Revolutionary War as well as the War of 1812 and learn about New York History. Entrance – East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park. FREE.
3 p.m. MSM Artists in Residence American String Quartet Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, violin; Matthias Buchholz, viola; Wolfram Koessel, cello. SCHUBERT Quarttetsatz, D. 703; DEBUSSY String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10; BRAHMS String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 51 no. 1. Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave. $15 adults, $10 non-MSM students and seniors.
5:15 p.m. Historical Performance Chamber Music Saint Thomas Church, 1 W 53rd St. FREE.