Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Apr. 23-29

Thursday, April 23rd

Brainstorm Comedy: Come to Rodney’s for a night of stand-up from some of the city’s fastest-rising comedians at one of the most iconic comedy rooms in the country. The show is produced by two staples of New York City’s underground comedy scene: Steve Messner & Alec Wirth. 7:00 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY (212) 256-0961.

Friday, April 24th

Friday Painting Lab (Ages 9–12): Mix your own paints and learn a variety of techniques used in works of art in The Met collection. Use a variety of media, including watercolor and tempera, to build your own painting portfolio. 3:30 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.

Saturday, April 25th

DEL at 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Transforming Dance Education: Join the 92NY for a celebration of the Dance Education Laboratory’s 30th Anniversary, an evening honoring three decades of transforming dance education. 5:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.

Sunday, April 26th

Bird Watching with Birding Bob: Join up with Birding Bob for a bird walk through some lesser-known areas in Central Park. This walk is led by native New Yorker Robert Candido, PhD, an expert on flora, fauna and birds in New York City. He has been leading groups for over 25 years and welcomes newcomers and experts. 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Central Park Boathouse, East Drive & East 74nd Street, New York, NY (347) 703-5554.

Monday, April 27th

Gallery Tour: Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum: This 45-minute tour led by the Museum’s docents features more than 200 works. 2:15 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, NY (212) 423-3200.

Tuesday, April 28th

Priya Parmar in conversation about her new novel ‘The Original’: Come to the Corner Bookstore to hear the author of the New York Times Notable Book “Vanessa and Her Sisters” discuss her new novel, which follows a young Katharine Hepburn in the early 1930s. 6:00 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York, NY (212) 831-3554.

Wednesday, April 29th

Little Movers: Storytime: Join the NYPL with your toddler to share books, sing songs and explore movement. 10:15 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.