Out & About
Thu 21
Cuba Night with Americas QuarterlyCouncil of the Americas, 680 Park Ave.
6:30 p.m. $10
A celebration of all things Cuba with live music, food, drinks and a discussion of the latest political and economic developments on the island.
212-277-8372. as-coa.org The New Retirement: Living a Life of PurposeYorkville Library, 222 East 79th St.
3 p.m. Free
Certified professional coach Barbara Phillips will lead a discussion for adults 50 and over on what is most important to retirees.
212-744-5824. nypl.org
Fri 22
Deep Water Running-Single Session92nd St. Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
7:30 p.m. $35
No swimming skills are necessary in this class that simulates land running without impact. Using running-like arm and leg movements, the water provides another layer of challenge to the workout.
212-415-5500. 92y.org
Porcelain in the PorticoThe Frick Collection, 1 East 70th St.
Noon. Free with museum admission
In the Frick’s Garden Court, educators will give a 10-minute talk focusing on selected items from the exhibition “Porcelain, No Simple Matter: Arlene Shechet and the Arnhold Collection.”
212-288-0700. frick.org
Sat 23
Roosevelt House Guided TourRoosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47 East 65th St.
10 a.m. Free
The former townhouse of the Roosevelt family offers visitors a chance to learn about the family, and to explore spaces where public policy of the 20th century was shaped.
212-396-7919. hunter.cuny.edu
Martin Creed Curatorial TalkPark Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave.
3 p.m. $25
Naama Tsabar, artist and performer, will have an insightful, hour-long conversation about British artist Martin Creed with music critic and WNYC host John Schaefer.
212-616-3930. armoryonpark.org
Sun 24
The Playful LandscapeJewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd Street
2-4 p.m. Free
Explore the exhibition “Roberto Burle Marx: Brazilian Modernist” and create a work of your own in this program for adults who have developmental and learning disabilities.
212-423-3200. thejewishmuseum.org
Sunday SketchThe Frick Collection, 1 East 70th St.
1-3 p.m. Free with museum admission
In the Frick’s Garden Court, there will be an afternoon of informal sketching. Visitors of all skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided.
212-288-0700. frick.org
Mon 25
Mass Appeal: Live at the BBQRumsey Playfield, 14 East 71st St.
5-10 p.m. $35
Record label Mass Appeal will host a barbeque and concert featuring Nas, Ty Dolla Sign, Danny Brown, and more as a part of Central Park’s Summer Stage performance series.
cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
Children’s Story TimeLogos Bookstore, 1575 York Ave.
11 a.m. Free
Logos will host their weekly reading of children’s books and musical entertainment, provided by Lily.
212-517-7292. logosbookstorenyc.com
Tue 26
Toddler Story TimeYorkville Library, 222 East 79th St.
2 p.m. Free
Children ages 1 to 3 can come meet friends at the library and enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and meeting other toddlers in the neighborhood.
212-744-5824. nypl.org
Gallery Talks: The Supermodel EraJewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St.
2-3 p.m. Free with museum admission
This talk focuses on the Supermodel era of the early nineties, and is led by Chris Gartrell, Senior Coordinator of Adult Programs, in conjunction with the Isaac Mizrahi exhibition.
212-423-3200. thejewishmuseum.org
Wed 27
Complexions Contemporary Ballet/Carolyn Dorfman DanceRumsey Playfield, 14 East 71st St.
7-10 p.m. Free
Complexions Contemporary Ballet will perform several pieces, including “STRUM,” a work with music Metallica, as a part of Central Park’s Summer Stage performance series.
cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
Knoble KnittersBarnes & Noble, 150 East 86th St.
7 p.m. Free
The Barnes & Noble café will host an evening of knitting.
212-369-2180. stores.barnesandnoble.com