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 22nd
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.
1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Gather by the campfire to enjoy an afternoon of story-telling and fireside activities. Manhattan Avenue and West 110th Street in Morningside Park. FREE.
6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. From the Horse’s Mouth: 25 Years of Dancing and Telling Tales Screening of selections from the documentary From the Horse’s Mouth and a panel discussion of dance artists. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Earth Day Celebration Concert Performers from the Juilliard Green Club are thrilled to take the stage to present a multi-genre, immersive concert experience. David Rubenstein Atrium. 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 23rd
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.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Living History: 18th-Century Street Food In the late 18th and early 19th century, the streets of New York City would have been bustling with activity. The most notable would have been the many street vendors attempting to sell their wares. Join historical interpreters at the Museum and learn about the diversity of these vendors and experience what it would have been like to buy street food! The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.
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.
Wednesday, April 24th
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.
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: The Music of Nat King Cole Celebrate 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. Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 10th floor of the Rose Building. FREE.
1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The Dance Historian Is In: Marina Harss on Alexei Ratmansky—Early Days Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi, recently choreographer in residence at American Ballet Theatre, and current choreographer in residence at New York City Ballet, is one of the most important ballet choreographers working today. In her recent book The Boy from Kyiv, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Marina Harss traces his trajectory from his early days in Kyiv to his peripatetic dancing career, through his international breakthrough with The Bright Stream to the present. Online and in person: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.
3 p.m. until 4 p.m. International Children’s Film Festival Let your imagination take the wheel with these short films. Whether dreaming up the fantastical, like a spider’s goal to capture the moon, or the practical, like a young animator’s future stardom, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!). St. Agnes Library. FREE.
3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Virtual Verbal Description Tour: Sonya Clark People who are blind or have low vision are invited to join us on Zoom for a virtual verbal description tour of Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other. Highlighting thirty years of artmaking dedicated to the Black experience in America, Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other is the first comprehensive survey of the communal art-making projects that form the heart of the artist’s pioneering creative practice. Accompanied by a selection of Clark’s photographs, prints, and sculpture, the exhibition will feature five of Clark’s large-scale, collaborative projects, including her barrier-breaking The Hair Craft Project (2014) and the ongoing performance, Unraveling. Register here. Online. FREE.
6:15 p.m. Fireside Conversation with Adam Shatz and Karuna Mantena Bernard E. Harcourt and Madhav Khosla are delighted to host a conversation between Adam Shatz and Karuna Mantena on Adam Shatz’s new book. Jerome Greene Annex, 435 W 116th Street Jerome Greene Hall. 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 your host, Metropolitan Opera Principal Trumpet David Krauss, for a live interview with American mezzo-soprano and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Joyce DiDonato. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. The Frankfurt Exchange Project Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt Students from MSM and Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt (Frankfurt, Germany), perform a program of works by composition students from both institutions that the ensemble is also presenting in Frankfurt and Darmstadt. Manhattan School of Musc, Greenfield Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
7:30 p.m. The Pianist in the 21st Century Showcase Anthony de Mare (BM ’80), Director. Manhattan School of Music, Miller Recital Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
Thursday, April 25th
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.
11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Creative Writing at the Library We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about writing. Open to all adults. No experience necessary. Please bring a notebook. St. Agnes Library. 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. Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all the nature that surrounds us on this walk through Central Park. Entrance – West 100 Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
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 Anime Watch Party Come watch awesome anime with your friends, eat snacks, and get to know other teens who also love anime (or who are just starting out!). YOU get to help vote on what we watch. See list here, on this specific Thursday, we will watch… (majority vote taken at the start of the program wins). For ages 13 to 18 years. St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room. FREE.
6 p.m. B&N: Ruth Reichl celebrates THE PARIS NOVEL with Jeff Gordinier Join Barnes & Noble Upper West Side as we welcome Ruth Reichl for a live, in-store discussion of her book, The Paris Novel. Ruth will be in conversation with author and food writer, Jeff Gordinier. 2289 Broadway (at W 82nd St). FREE.
6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. An Affirming Flame New York Classical Players Chamber Music Series featuring two landmark string quartets. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. Donation suggested.
7 p.m. Uptown Showdown: PLanning It vs. Winging It The popular comedy debate series invites two teams of funny folks from the worlds of stand-up and late-night television to tackle topics of great importance to pop culture. The verbal sparring and all-around absurdity only stop when the audience decides the winner. Featuring: Charlie Bardey (Exploration:Live! podcast), Ariel Elias (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Peter Grosz (Veep), Dina Hashem (Sex Lives of College Girls), Usama Siddiquee (Survival of the Thickest), and Shane Torres (The Blue Eyed Mexican). Hosted by Matthew Love. Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway (at 95th St). $17.
7 p.m. 112th: Jane Spinak with Brenda Jones Harden Join us for a reading and conversation with Jane M. Spinak, author of The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families. She will be joined by Brenda Jones Harden. Register here. Book Culture, 536 W 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam). FREE.
7:30 p.m. Organ Department Recital, Students of Paul Jacobs As part of the Great Music in a Great Space series. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Hip-Hop Trivia Battle Hosted by Lincoln Center’s Hip-Hop guest curator, the Head of Spotify’s Cultural Partnerships division and the voice of Spotify’s AI DJ, Xavier “X” Jernigan, this celebration of the culture will test the depths of even the most serious fan’s memory of famous MCs, immortal turntablists, internationally respected crews, and the art of the game. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble of MSM Camerata Nova Erika Svanoe, Conductor. Program: ERIKA SVANOE Steampunk Scenes; SHUHEI TAMURA City Girl Sentimentalism; ROBERT KURKA The Good Soldier Schweik Suite; With a new work by student composer Cengxing Shi (BM ’24). Reserve tickets here. Manhattan School of Music, Ades Performance Space, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Kabelo Mokhatla. 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, April 26th
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: New York Before New York: The Castello Plan of New Amsterdam Have you ever wanted to talk to one of our curators about how exhibitions at New-York Historical come together? Now’s your chance! Join curator Russell Shorto at New York Before New York: The Castello Plan of New Amsterdam and ask him about what it was like to create this special installation organized around the Castello Plan, a map depicting New Amsterdam around the peak of its settlement circa 1660. 1st floor, Leah & Michael Weisberg Monumental Treasures Wall, the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.
7:30 p.m. Microphone Masters Brooklyn DJ and producer J.PERIOD (The Hamilton Mixtape) is renowned for his “audio-biographical” mixtape series — featuring icons like Nas, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, and The Roots — which have solidified his reputation as a top-tier producer, a trusted collaborator, and a groundbreaking musical historian. His long-running performance series J.PERIOD Live Mixtape transforms the traditional Hip-Hop stage show into a high-energy moment of record, captured live onstage in one take. For The Art of the MC, J.PERIOD premieres an original set, taking the audience on a tour through the world’s most classic beats and freshest new sounds. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. MSM Composers’ Concert Reiko Füting (DMA ’00), Coordinator. Reserve tickets here. Manhattan School of Music, Ades Performance Space, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Kabelo Mokhatla. 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, April 27th
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. Independent Bookstore Day Join us in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day by enjoying discounts, raffles, snacks, and more! Book Culture, 536 W 112th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam) and 2915 Broadway (at W 114th St).
11 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 3 p.m. String Quartet Beethoven-a-thon Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 W 66th St. FREE.
11 a.m.; 4 p.m. John Luther Adams’ Crossing Open Ground In celebration of Earth Month, Juilliard and Lincoln Center present Crossing Open Ground, an outdoor work by John Luther Adams for winds, brass, and percussion. The piece, written for multiples of 40 musicians, will be performed across Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus by an acoustic ensemble of Juilliard student and alumni musicians and dancers. Josie Robertson Plaza. FREE.
2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Marshall Opera: Oral History and Young Artists with Established Composers The Marshall Opera Oral History Project’s mission is to collect, preserve, and disseminate the stories of seasoned and distinguished living composers as well as introduce these composers to a new generation of performers. For this program, ten young artists interviewed ten participating composers, and the young artists will perform a selection from one of the composer’s operas. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A: The Automat (2021) The Automat is a documentary that tells the 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. (Not Rated, 79 mins.). Join us after the film screening for a Q&A session with the Director/Producer of The Automat, Lisa Hurwitz. St. Agnes Library. FREE.
7 p.m. Myths: The People Who Carry The Sky Join us at the Atrium to celebrate the resilient spirit of Haitian artists, people, and culture. It is time to embrace a new narrative shaped by the perceptions of its people, guiding us to understand and demystify Haiti’s rich heritage at this critical moment. David Rubenstein Atrium. FREE.
7:30 p.m. MAP Chorus The Music Advancement Program’s 93-voice choir and special guests present Cecilia McDowell’s Everyday Wonders: The Girl From Aleppo, intertwined with Houtaf Khoury’s duet for flute and piano, Après un rêve. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3 West 65th St. FREE.
11 p.m. Late Night Sessions Featuring: Kabelo Mokhatla. 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, April 28th
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: Vintage Treasure 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. 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.
11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday Story Time: The Passover Guest Celebrate Passover with The Passover Guest, written by Susan Kusel and illustrated by Sean Rubin. In 1930s Washington, D.C., Muriel is worried that her family does not have enough food for their Passover Seder. But when Muriel shows kindness to a stranger on her walk home, there is suddenly a feast waiting for her family and their whole community. It’s a holiday miracle! After the read aloud, we’ll make puppets of the characters in the story! Ages 3 to 6. Lower level at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th St). FREE with Museum Admission.
11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday Platform: Richard Koral: Let It Be Spring 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.
12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Living History: Exploring Seneca Village Interpreters will bring to life the stories of landowning Black New Yorkers, as well as the diverse group of people they rented to within Seneca Village. It was a thriving Black community in Central Park about 170 years ago. Families who participate in the program will get to interact with everyday objects the residents would have encountered. Then learn more about the people of Seneca Village at our upcoming exhibition Lost New York. The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th ST). FREE with Museum Admission.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Central Park Highlights Hike Join the Urban Park Rangers on a history and nature walk across the Oak Bridge, through the Ramble and Shakespeare Garden, past Belvedere Castle and Turtle Pond, ending by “The Met” and the obelisk on this stroll through some highlights of Central Park’s most well-known spots! Entrance – West 77th Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Collaborative Pianists’ and Singers’ Seminar Concert Thomas Lausmann (PS ’00), Collaborative Piano Faculty. This performance was originally prepared by Thomas Muraco (1949–2024). Manhattan School of Music, Greenfield Hall, 130 Claremont Ave. FREE.
