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.
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. “The Speakeasy” inside Mochi Dolci, 222 W 79th (between Amsterdam Ave & Broadway). $15 cover useable toward food etc.
Monday, September 2nd
8 p.m. The Met’s Summer HD Festival: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly The Met’s 15th Summer HD Festival features ten thrilling performances from the company’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions. There will be approximately 3,000 seats set up in front of the opera house, as well as additional standing room in designated areas around Lincoln Center Plaza. The Met’s HD Festival presentations will include full open captions. Featuring: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as the tragic geisha in Puccini’s perennial heartbreaker, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as the callous American naval officer who betrays her. Original transmission: May 11, 2024. Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes. Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
Tuesday, September 3rd
8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Bodyweight Blast Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels! Register here. 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. 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. Register here. Central Park Gardens – Community Room, 50 West 97th St. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
7 p.m. B&N: Coco Mellors celebrates BLUE SISTERS with Jenny Jackson Please join us here at B&N Upper West Side in welcoming Coco Mellors to celebrate the release of Blue Sisters, in conversation with Jenny Jackson. Synopsis: Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this unforgettable story of grief, hope, and the complexities of family, from the acclaimed author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
Wednesday, September 4th
11:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Lapsit Storytime (Prewalkers) Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Note: There is a limit of 15 babies with their parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 11AM on the day of the program. Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Lincoln Square BID’s Summer Jazz Sensations Featuring: David Janeway Quintet. A staple on the NYC Jazz Scene, David has graced many stages including Madison Square Garden and the Detroit Jazz Festival. David’s musical journey and inspirations flourished in Detroit where he was deeply influenced by the sounds of Motown in the 1960s. David moved to New York City in 1978 where he has since collaborated with the greats like the Supremes. Dante Park, Broadway between 63rd & 64th Streets. FREE.
4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Back to School Bash Join us in the teen room for an end of summer send off where we will be giving away books & backpacks. There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes and snacks for all participants. For ages 13 to 18 years. Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Bingo Night Come and join us for a night of bingo fun! Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Yoga – Evening Salute to the Sun End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. FREE.
7 p.m. B&N: Simone Amelia Jordan celebrates Tell Her She’s Dreamin’ Please join us here at B&N Upper West Side in welcoming Simone Amelia Jordan to celebrate the release of Tell Her She’s Dreamin’. Synopsis: Tell Her She’s Dreamin’ is a deeply personal story of family, culture and music that disrupts the long-held view that women, and racially diverse women especially, are limited in their power as bold, playful explorers. It is a timely manual for those hellbent on going places and an inspiration for anyone who has ever been told they can’t. (Spoiler alert: you can!) Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
7 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. Riverdale Choral Society Open Rehearsal The Riverdale Choral Society invites singers of all levels to join us for rehearsal for our Autumn season. The Fall, 2024 concert will feature: Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein and Requiem by John Rutter. Download a PDF of the flyer. More Information: RiverdaleChoral@gmail.com. Christ Church Riverdale, 5040 Henry Hudson Parkway (at W 252nd St). FREE.
Thursday, September 5th
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.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: The Music of Nat King Cole Explore the extraordinary legacy of pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole in this special concert presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Featuring a variety of NYC’s greatest jazz singers, the tribute to Cole and his early trio will include virtuoso pianist Reggie Thomas and legendary guitarist Michael Howell. This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here. Online. FREE.
3 p.m. until 4 p.m. LEGO Builders Join us on the children’s floor for fun with different building toys and manipulatives including but not limited to LEGOs! For children, ages 18 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5 years, ages 5 to 12 years, children. Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Teen Art Club Join us in the teen room for our September craft series: Septemeber 5 First Day Fit Check, September 12 Bullet Journals, September 19 Open Art Studio, and September 26 Tote Bag Silkscreen. All materials will be provided. For ages 13 to 18 years.Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
4 p.m. Piano Concerto Competition – Finals Selected finalists will perform Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto with piano accompaniment. The winner will be performing with the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by David Robertson on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:30pm in Alice Tully Hall. Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
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.
Friday, September 6th
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.
12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Meet the Curator: From Paul Revere to Edward Hopper: Treasures from the Leonard L. Milberg Collection 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 Marilyn Kushner in From Paul Revere to Edward Hopper: Treasures from the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Prints, Drawings, and Watercolors and ask her about what it was like to pull together this exploration of a remarkable private collection that spans two and a half centuries. 2nd floor, Luman Reed Galleries, the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with pay-as-you-wish admission.
1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Solidarity Book Project Join MAD for a drop-in workshop inspired by the Solidarity Book Project, one of five large-scale participatory art projects now on view in Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other. Clark’s Solidarity Book Project encourages visitors to think deeply about the meaning of solidarity and literature’s importance to supporting Black and Indigenous communities. A selection of books included in the project will be available to browse in the MAD classroom. All book sculpting sessions will be led by an artist-educator with supplies provided. Participants also may bring their own book (at least 280 pages) that speaks to the meaning of solidarity. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. FREE.
5 p.m. West End Synagogue Open House Join us to learn more about WES and the many benefits of belonging to our welcoming, inclusive community! Meet our dynamic Rabbi Emily Cohen, our gifted Cantor Melissa Berman, and our engaging Director of JFLL, Rachel Oshrin; then stay for our Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30pm! Register here. West End Synagogue, 190 Amsterdam Ave. FREE.
6 p.m. until 7 p.m. New-York Hysterical: Stand-Up Comedy Enjoy an early-bird hour of comedy with acclaimed NYC stand-ups. Host Tom Delgado—a comedian, actor, tour guide, and certified New York City history nerd—leads a night of laughs at the Museum with a Gotham spin, featuring New York comics Gina Brillon (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, America’s Got Talent); Myq Kaplan (Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers); and Ashton Womack (Emmy-winning Daily Show writer, Comedy Central). Pay-as-you-wish hours are from 5–8 pm, so come early or stay late to explore exhibitions like Robert Caro’s The Power Broker at 50 and Lost New York. Robert H. Smith Auditorium, the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with pay-as-you-wish admission.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Trivia Night! Test your knowledge at this general knowledge pop culture trivia night, hosted by the NYC Trivia League, with prizes for the winning team! Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
8:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. MUTS: Gertrude Ederle Lawn Series: Are we There yet? Join us for a family-friendly outdoor movie! Featured film: Are We There Yet? A kid-hating collectibles dealer takes his lady friend’s two bratty children on a nightmarish trip from Seattle to Vancouver in order to impress her. Rated PG. Play Area in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (between 59th St and 60th St and Amsterdam Ave and West End Ave). FREE.
Saturday, September 7th
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.
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Open Dramatic Play Enjoy dramatic, themed playtime! This is an informal all day playtime for kids big and small. Toys will be brought out appropriate for toddlers through early elementary. This is a drop-in program. For children, ages 18 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5 years, ages 5 to 12 years, children. Bloomingdale Library. FREE.
12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Book Sale Check out our amazing book sale. Great prices and selection! All materials are donations from friends and neighbors of the library. Cash or check only. St. Agnes Library. FREE.
1 p.m. B&N: James Ponti discusses & signs THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY with Chris Grabenstein & Gayle Forman In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti! Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway (at 82nd St). FREE.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Movie Featured film: Kimi (2022). Synopsis: A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime, but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: she must leave her apartment. (Rated R, 89 mins.). St. Agnes Library. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Canciones en Blanco y Negro by Juana Luna The Argentinian-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Juana Luna’s omnivorous musical influences effortlessly span traditional Argentinian romantic ballads, tried-and-true hits of the American Songbook, coquettish samba, rousing boleros, and Latin jazz. Luna’s triumphant return to the Lincoln Center Atrium celebrates the release of her sophomore album, Canciones en Blanco y Negro (Songs in Black and White), which she’ll perform in its entirety. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
Sunday, September 8th
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 2 p.m. BeeKin Community Launch Event BeeKin, a new playdate matching platform created by NYC parents to bring families together, will be hosting a community launch event. In addition to gym, soccer, and music classes, there will be special guest appearances by Bluey and Elsa! Note: The event will be broken down into two sessions. Register here. Manhattan Country School, 150 W 85th St. FREE.
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Handmade 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. A Concert Tribute to Solomon Mikowsky (1936–2024) Program: FRANZ SCHUBERT Ungarische Melodie (Hungarian Melody) in B Minor, D. 817; FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, no. 2; SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Elegie in E-flat Minor from Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3, no. 1; J.S. BACH & ALESSANDRO MARCELLO Concert in D Minor, BWV 974, II. Adagio; IGNACIO CERVANTES Adiós a Cuba (Farewell to Cuba) and No llores más; ROBERT SCHUMANN Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and Peoples) from Kinderszenen, Op. 15, no. 1. Manhattan School of Music, Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform with Anne Klaeysen: ‘Anna Garlin Spencer: A Woman for Our Time’ At American Ethical Union Assemblies, we confer the Anna Garlin Spencer Award upon volunteers selected by their respective societies as worthy of recognition. But do we know who she really was besides an associate leader of the NY Society (1904-12)? She was born in Attelboro, MA in 1851 (the same year as Felix Adler in NYC), and, at the time of her death in 1931, was one of the most recognized experts in and writers about the family, as well as a pioneer in women’s suffrage and leader of movements for world peace. Learn more about her and what she still as to teach us today. In-person at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, and Online: Click to join at start time | ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424. To join by phone (audio only), dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above. FREE.
1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, and more! Rain date September 15. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
3 p.m. A Memorial Concert for Paul Sperry (1934–2024) Paul’s preference for joyous and vibrant colors in performance attire was a staple over the course of his career. His family welcomes attendees to dress brightly in Paul’s honor rather than in traditional black. Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
