Ongoing
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 6 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design: Craft Front and Center (Tue-Sun) An ongoing exhibition of the Museum of Arts and Design’s (MAD) growing permanent collection of more than 3,500 objects, Craft Front & Center will feature a fresh installation of more than 60 historic works and new acquisitions dating from the golden age of the American Craft movement to the present day. Organized into themes of material transformation, dismantling hierarchies, contemplation, identity, and sustainability, the exhibition illuminates how the expansive field of craft has broadened definitions of art. MAD, 2 Columbus Circle. General $18; Seniors $14; Students $12; Members FREE; 18 and Under FREE. On Thursdays, all tickets are half price.
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).
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Wake Up, Daisy! at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Fri-Sun) Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. $8 – $12.
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.
GuildCare Adult Day Health Care Program of Manhattan: Tours and New Client Registration The Manhattan GuildCare Adult Day Health Care program of Lighthouse Guild is currently accepting new clients and offering tours to anyone interested in learning more about the program. GuildCare specializes in services for veterans and individuals with vision loss who are 18 years of age and older and have been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, and those who require hands-on assistance. Our program helps individuals remain independent in the community for as long as possible. For more information and to schedule a tour, call 212-769-7847. Location to be provided once RSVP’d. FREE.
Monday, March 27th
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.
7 p.m. Monday Night Mob Kick off your week with a laugh and join us for some standup comedy. Stand Up NY, 236 West 78th St. FREE for comics and guests. 1 drink minimum to support the club.
7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Climate Lab: Water Woes—From Drought to Flood Our relationship with water is rapidly changing and societies around the globe struggle with rising water, scarce water, and dirty water. The United Nations 2023 Water Conference (March 22-24) convenes in New York City to address the world’s stressing needs on water and goals for a sustainable future. Register here. Storico at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE.
7:30 p.m. Composers Concert Featuring: Jeffrey Milarsky, Conductor; Four World Premieres by Juilliard Student Composers. Jacob BERANEK Pilgrimatic Overture; Max LU shatter; Benjamin RIEKE Projections; Daniel LUBIN MOABET. Online and in-person: Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Juilliard Jazz Ensembles Ballads, blues, burlesque and boleros. Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle. From $20.
8 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, March 28th
3:30 p.m. Little New-Yorkers @ Home: One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University This month we will be celebrating Women’s History Month by learning all about amazing women through the ages! This week we are reading all about Fatima in One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University, written by M. O. Yuksel, and illustrated by Mariam Quraishi. Fatima is the Arab woman credited with founding the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque in Morocco in the 9th century. Ages 3-6. Register here. Online. FREE.
5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Virtual Presentation: Scenes of NYC: The Elie and Sarah Hirshfeld Collection This event is hosted by the New York Adventure Club. Join us for a live, virtual journey through history, as a Museum docent walks you through a slideshow of objects and imagery via Zoom and answers your questions. Online. $10.
6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Debating the Role of Women in the Dutch Golden Age Join the Center for Women’s History and the New Amsterdam History Center for a conversation exploring the social role of women in New Netherland, Brazil, and other places in the expanding Dutch world of the 17th century. What part did social class play in their choices and strategies? How did marriage and local marriage regulations affect the ability of wives and unmarried females to survive and to flourish, or not, in colonial imperial societies? How influential were women in building colonial societies? And how closely, or not, did those societies resemble a Dutch paradigm? Register here. Online. FREE.
7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Present Introspection: An Evening with Neil McLinden in Rutgers Sanctuary Join the multi-talented Neil McLinden and friends for PRESENT INTROSPECTION, an evening of songs, original and covered, aimed at self reflection and moving forward towards a better work, in small ways and large. Rutgers Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 236 W 73rd St (just west of Broadway). FREE, but cash donations are gratefully accepted to support the Harmony Program.
7:30 p.m. Juilliard Jazz Ensembles | Literature and Music Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. $20.
Wednesday, March 29th
11 am; 1 pm Noche Flamenca Join Noche Flamenca as they present us with transcendent performances showcasing flamenco through song, music, and dance. This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here. Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 10th floor of the Rose Building. 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. St. Agnes Library. FREE.
1 p.m. Wednesdays at One: Chamber Music Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway. FREE.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Dance Historian Is In with Arlene Yu on Ballroom Dancing Join Arlene Yu for a video journey through ballroom competition history. Online and in-person: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center. FREE.
6 p.m. Sonatenabend Online and in-person: Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
6 p.m. Settings and Sounds When is asparagus not asparagus? When it is ice cream, of course! In this three-course foodless dinner party, Ivan Day explores culinary slapstick, the changing role of dining utensils, and other subjects from early modern dining. These mini-lectures are interwoven with interludes of music played on period instruments by Sonnambula. Register here. 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall. $15 General | $12 Seniors | Free for people with a college or museum ID, people with disabilities and caregivers, and BGC members.
Thursday, March 30th
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.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Tour for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers We invite people with memory loss or dementia and their care partners to join Arts & Minds at Bard Graduate Center for an interactive tour of Shaped by the Loom: Weaving Worlds in the American Southwest. This exhibition invites you to explore the world of Navajo weaving. Historic blankets, garments, and rugs from the American Museum of Natural History are situated alongside contemporary works by Diné weavers and visual artists. Register here. 18 West 86th St. FREE.
3 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. Teen Movie: Little Women (2019) It’s Women’s History Month! Come enjoy Greta Gerwig’s spin on a classic: a film including Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, and Emma Watson. For ages 13 to 18 years. Snacks will be served. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.
4 p.m. Hablemos desde casa: Las pintoras de sueños / Dream Painters ¡Hablemos nuestro idioma! Únete a este programa familiar bilingüe a través de Zoom. Sigue paso a paso nuestro tutorial de dibujo y practica tu español con lecturas de cuentos latinoamericanos. Let’s practice our Spanish! Join us for this bilingual family program via Zoom. Strengthen your Spanish skills by reading traditional latinx short stories while following our step-by-step drawing tutorial. Online. FREE.
6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A Conversation with Mark Horowitz on The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II Conversation with Mark Horowitz on his 2022 book collecting the letters of the remarkable playwright and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. Library for the Performing Arts, Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. Nature, Crisis, Consequence: A Dialogue with Exhibition Artists On March 30, 2023, in conjunction with the opening of our groundbreaking exhibition Nature, Crisis, Consequence and as part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series, New-York Historical presents a dialogue with seven contemporary Indigenous artists (including one estate) whose works are featured in the exhibition. Register here. The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE.
7 p.m. Karen Van Dyck with Eleni Bourou @Book Culture Join us for a reading and conversation with Karen Van Dyck and Eleni Bourou to celebrate the recent release of ΑΛΛΩΝΩΝ/LIFTED. Also participating are Maureen Freely, Toby Lee, Mark Mazower, Jennifer Van Dyck, and Lawrence Venuti. Register here. Book Culture, 536 West 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). FREE.
7:30 p.m. The New Series: Spotlight on Composer Reena Esmail This residency and concert program features works by Juilliard alumna Reena Esmail that explore bridges between Hindustani and American classical music. This performance is part of Carnegie Hall’s season-long exploration of the many contributions that women have made to the world of music. Rm 543 – Harris/Woolfson Orchestral Studio, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. The Juilliard Organ Department Concert The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th St. FREE.
8 p.m. Vocal Arts First-Year Songbook Vocal Arts First Year Songbook features all first-year undergraduate students from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts. Online and in-person: Paul Hall, The Juilliard School, 155 W. 65th St. FREE.
Friday, March 31st
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.
1:30 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Instruments of Dining Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Staging the Table in Europe 1500–1800, this symposium brings together historians of food, culture, and print to further explore the themes of performance on and around the table. Talks will consider English coronation feasts, German court carvers, musical accompaniments to dining, and more. Evelyn Lincoln will join exhibition curator Deborah L. Krohn and the speakers for a discussion following the presentations. Register here. 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall. $15 General | $12 Seniors | Free for people with a college or museum ID, people with disabilities and caregivers, and BGC members.
7 p.m. 20th Century Guitar Solo Works The BSM guitar department presents the award-winning virtuoso guitarist from Brazil, Gabriele Leite. Join us for a concert featuring 20th Century Guitar Solo Works by William Walton, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Edino Krieger, and Sergio Assad. Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 W 108th St. FREE.
7:30 p.m. K-Pop Dance Night For this celebration of Women’s History Month, DJ Peach will curate a set of songs performed by Korea’s amazing female artists and groups with a playlist of groundbreaking hitmakers including BLACKPINK, NewJeans, aespa, IVE, and LE SSERAFIM. And for this dance party, the dynamic K-Pop dance group I LOVE DANCE led by MJ Choi will perform with Min from K-Pop girl group Miss A and also show you some easy-to-follow dance moves. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
Saturday, April 1st
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.
12 p.m. Bubbles and Ballet Join us for a behind-the-scenes class visit, followed by a happy hour with fellow arts and ballet lovers. School of American Ballet, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza. $15.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Movie: The Promised Land Join us in April for our Saturday Afternoon Movies celebrating Earth Month: The Promised Land (Rated R, 106mins). A small-town schoolteacher launches a grassroots campaign against the representatives of an oil company, who want to buy the drilling rights for his community’s land. St. Agnes Library. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Seen, Sound, Scribe For her Seen, Sound, Scribe series, Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, curates thought-provoking and politically driven evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, and presentations of new work. This edition features Tre G, Wo Chan, DJ Sweat, and Maria Fernanda. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. The Classical Style: Vienna at the Turn of the 19th Century Featuring: Juilliard415; Laurence Equilbey, Conductor; Suren Barry, Fortepiano. Program: MOZART Overture to Le nozze di Figaro; MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21; SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5. Online and in-person: Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway. $20.
8 p.m. Here I Stand: Paul Robeson’s 125th Birthday Paul Robeson was an acclaimed professional athlete, actor, and singer whose work as a political activist resonates into the present day. The 125th anniversary of Robeson’s birth this April provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of his remarkable talent and accomplishments. Multidisciplinary artist Helga Davis hosts this musical tribute to the great man’s theatrical and recorded repertoire, performed by a selection of orchestra members from the New York Philharmonic and sung by the Grammy Award-winning operatic bass-baritone Mark S. Doss, a musical heir to Robeson’s complex legacy who makes his Lincoln Center debut at this event. Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall. Choose-What-You-Pay.
Sunday, April 2nd
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: Shop Local 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 p.m. Prehistoric Central Park Take a trip back in time with the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through Central Park discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods. Entrance – West 100 Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform Featuring: Nori Rost: Revolutionary Acts of Love Online and in-person: NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St. FREE.
1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Living History: Meet an 18th-century Black Tradesperson Join us in person at the Museum to learn about 18th-century trades through the experiences of free black tradesmen such as potter Thomas W. Commeraw. Learn about what life was like for these skilled artisans and create a craft to spark your interest in 18th-century crafts. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street). FREE with museum admission.
1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Hablemos: Dibujos domingueros / Sunday Funday Drawings Hablemos de… ¡historia y arte! Este programa familiar bilingüe se llevará a cabo en modalidad presencial dentro del museo. Cada sesión incluye una divertida actividad creativa y una lectura en español. Let’s talk about…history and art! Join us for this drop-in family program in person at the Museum. Each session includes a fun studio activity and story time in Spanish. Register here. New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th St). FREE.
